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Dan Wood's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Dan Wood has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2018 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2018.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Dan will work to ensure the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes by expanding the total number of income tax brackets, and shift the tax rate curve to higher brackets. This will protect the very backbone of the United States: the lower and middle classes and small businesses." (votesmart.org)
  • "Then why do corporations and the 1% need tax breaks? Working folks struggle to make ends meet. Income inequality threatens our #democracy" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Dan opposes the Citizens United v. F.E.C. decision and will work to stop corrupt corporate money from buying politicians." (votesmart.org)
  • "Dan will fight to keep dark money out of politics, and he will push legislation to reform campaign finance laws to keep anonymous money out of politics." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Dan will work to ensure the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes by expanding the total number of income tax brackets, and shift the tax rate curve to higher brackets. This will protect the very backbone of the United States: the lower and middle classes and small businesses." (votesmart.org)
  • "Then why do corporations and the 1% need tax breaks? Working folks struggle to make ends meet. Income inequality threatens our #democracy" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Repeal #CleanPowerPlan wrong - @RepHensarling supports it. Burning coal speeds #climatechange - Jeb says profits first. Help defeat Jeb" (twitter.com)
  • "Congress must address climate change. #ParisAgreement was a start. When elected I will join Climate Solutions Caucus and support HR 2326." (twitter.com)
  • "Repeal #CleanPowerPlan wrong - @RepHensarling supports it. Burning coal speeds #climatechange - Jeb says profits first. Help defeat Jeb" (twitter.com)
  • "As an East Texas gun owner, I see no conflict between the right to own firearms and sensible gun laws to stop mass murder. Congress must act" (twitter.com)
  • "Leaders should lead in a crisis. Gun violence must be addressed head-on. Popular opinion cannot be our guide. Universal background checks are the first step. Consequences for guns getting into the hands of mass murders is on all of us." (twitter.com)
  • "Dan believes that every citizen should have high-quality health care, which is why Dan will work in Washington for a Medicare for all single-payer healthcare system." (votesmart.org)
  • "He will work to make sure every citizen can enjoy health care even if he or she lives in a state that did not extend its Medicaid program under the ACA. The only way our country can lower health care costs is by having everyone covered." (votesmart.org)
  • "Trump and his minions will destroy #ACA any way possible. Jeb @RepHensarling voted to repeal. Help send Jeb packing. #midterms are coming!" (twitter.com)
  • "#Dreamers in #TX05 need our support. #BRIDGEACT and #DreamAct must be voted for quickly without Wall funding." (twitter.com)
  • "#Dreamers deserve compassion, but conservatives scream amnesty. #VoteThemOut and Make America Exceptional Again!" (twitter.com)
  • "#Trump is blind to the suffering of the #DACA immigrants. My fear realized" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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