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Dayna Steele's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Dayna Steele did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 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 2024.

  • "Abortion bans are killing women - Republicans don’t care." (twitter.com)
  • "Abortion is healthcare. And none of your f**king business. #vote" (twitter.com)
  • "I lost the baby before Son 2.0 and had to have a procedure to remove the fetus, which could be considered an abortion now. I miscarried Son 3.0's twin. I miscarried a surprise pregnancy at 50. I could have been charged with murder in some countries around the world ..." (twitter.com)
  • "Today is the 45th anniversary of Roe v Wade. I run to protect and uphold that law, I run to stand for women's choice, I run to fight for Planned Parenthood. #whyIrun #rockthe36" (twitter.com)
  • "I run for women's reproductive rights and healthcare. Your body. Your choice." (x.com)
  • "Today is the 45th anniversary of Roe v Wade. I run to protect and uphold that law, I run to stand for women's choice, I run to fight for Planned Parenthood. #whyIrun #rockthe36" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Many don’t stop to think. This means a slow down of ALL your mail. Prescription drugs, checks, bills, everything. Also remember, Trump wants to cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security." (twitter.com)
  • "Politicians used scare tactics of "socialism" when many past programs were first introduced. A large portion of the country and politicians fought tooth and nail against Social Security and Medicare. Now you like it don't you?" (twitter.com)
  • "The payroll tax is what funds Social Security/Medicare. This is more effort to defund money you are entitled to - your money." (twitter.com)
  • "This is awful. This is what happens when you let health care lobbyists decide what kind of healthcare we get - and - the state of Texas continues to turn away federal Medicaid money. We need Medicare For All and we we need it sooner rather than later." (twitter.com)
  • "I have long advocated for caregivers and expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to cover long-term care for our aging loved ones. Caregivers need the help badly. I know, I was there with Mom and Alzheimer's for several years. Thanks to Kamala for adding this to her platform." (x.com)
  • "My wonderful Mom passed away on this day in 2015 after a horrible few years of Alzheimer's. I have been an advocate for caregivers ever since and have also tried to teach loved ones about the high care costs. I've long advocated to expand Medicare to cover long-term care. Kamala Harris understands. Vote for her." (x.com)
  • "I propose a new Executive Order. Since the prez has paid no personal income tax year after year, no Americans should have to pay taxes this year." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "*Campaign finance reform is on my priority list in Congress!" (twitter.com)
  • "Jennifer Lawrence and @RepresentDotUs keep up the good work on campaign finance. Proud of my 'green' from grassroots efforts, individual donors. What can we candidates do to help your efforts?#wethepeople" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "45 has increased military spending by more than $200B since taking office. How's that being paid for? Well, Medicare has been cut by $237B over the next 10 years. BTW - even before the increase, we spent more than the next 10 countries combined. Who is profiting?" (twitter.com)
  • "If the military pays for the wall, we become less safe. Why? Because it takes money away from our defense. The Mexico border doesn't even come close to the much more dangerous threats from around the rest of the world. It is nothing but a show." (twitter.com)
  • "There are 30,000+ CHIP enrollees in TX36. Babin voted "yea" on bill H.R.3 - Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act. This will cut services for 20,000+ kids. Children's healthcare is not an "unnecessary expense." Why I run." (twitter.com)
  • "Another to add to "kick'em when they're down" on the part of Texas legislators. These politicians disgust me even more. We must vote them out. Now they are denying housing to low income elderly. " (x.com)
  • "President Biden capped insulin costs at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act. Not a single Congressional Republican voted for it and it was NOT the idea of drug companies - both taking credit for it now." (twitter.com)
  • "The biggest study of ‘greedflation’ yet looked at 1,300 corporations to find many of them were lying to you about inflation. Companies like Exxon Mobil, Shell, and Kraft Heinz enjoyed bumper profits as consumers struggled with historic inflation." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Corporations can claim bankruptcy with no penalties or pay back expected. Students are saddled with debt for life. Something is very wrong with this system." (twitter.com)
  • "My last born, we dropped him off at college in #SanAntonio last week. Why do I run for Congress? So he - and your kids - can have clean air and water, decent wages, healthcare, not be saddled with student debt, a much smaller deficit (if one at all)" (twitter.com)
  • "This is not how our young people should be starting their lives - in crushing debt. If Gen Z and Millennials what to change this, vote! "The Student Loan Debt Crisis Is About to Get Worse" - Bloomberg" (twitter.com)
  • "Corporations can claim bankruptcy with no penalties or pay back expected. Students are saddled with debt for life. Something is very wrong with this system. "DeVos proposes another rollback on for-profit college rules"" (x.com)
  • "My last born, we dropped him off at college in #SanAntonio last week. Why do I run for Congress? So he - and your kids - can have clean air and water, decent wages, healthcare, not be saddled with student debt, a much smaller deficit (if one at all)" (x.com)
  • "This is not how our young people should be starting their lives - in crushing debt. If Gen Z and Millennials what to change this, vote! "The Student Loan Debt Crisis Is About to Get Worse" - Bloomberg" (x.com)
  • "My voting place telling people they have to have a photo ID or no vote. NOT true. Know your voting rights" (x.com)
  • "Here's why we need to develop clean energy. This is the real cost of coal. People deserve good-paying jobs that don't rob them of their health. I want to create new jobs in these underserved areas that contribute to the economy & community. #whyirun" (twitter.com)
  • "My last born, we dropped him off at college in #SanAntonio last week. Why do I run for Congress? So he - and your kids - can have clean air and water, decent wages, healthcare, not be saddled with student debt, a much smaller deficit (if one at all) ..." (twitter.com)
  • "Solar and wind energy could be big business for Texas. Marijuana could be big business for Texas. High speed public Internet would be huge for business/opportunity/economy in Texas. But none of that benefits those currently in charge. So they stop it." (twitter.com)
  • "When this picture was taken, never ever would I have believed I would be the Democratic nominee for the US Congress and be 30 days from the election of our lifetime. All to make sure these three and yours have no debt, clean air and drinking water, equality, livable wages, ..." (twitter.com)
  • "Here's why we need to develop clean energy. This is the real cost of coal. People deserve good-paying jobs that don't rob them of their health. I want to create new jobs in these underserved areas that contribute to the economy & community." (x.com)
  • "Solar and wind energy could be big business for Texas. Marijuana could be big business for Texas. High speed public Internet would be huge for business/opportunity/economy in Texas. But none of that benefits those currently in charge. So they stop it." (x.com)
  • "Houston-area oil & gas, Port of Houston will all suffer due to tariffs. Fewer jobs, layoffs, no raises, and possible reduction in income for those that do keep jobs. "There are more jobs related to making things out of steel than there is in steel-making."' (twitter.com)
  • "Profit at any cost continues. Texas is making billions from oil and gas drilling, but counties say rural roads are being destroyed" (twitter.com)
  • "Sad. RT @FOX26RUBEN: Oil washing up on Galveston Island from Saturday's barge Collision near Texas City." (twitter.com)
  • "Tell me again why you vote Republican? Immigrants are a huge part of our communities, our success. This will decimate communities as well as advances in tech, sciences, medicine, oil & gas (our Southeast Texas lifeline), and more. Stop. #rockthe36" (daynasteele36.com)
  • "90% of Americans agree we need a comprehensive gun background check system with NO loopholes, NO gun show exceptions, etc. The only other thing 90% of us agree on is ice cream." @ShuttleCDRKelly @GabbyGiffords #Enough #MarchForOurLives" (twitter.com)
  • "Allow the CDC to research gun violence. Universal background checks. Safe storage. More counselors in schools. Good starts. #gunsense" (twitter.com)
  • "Texans are overwhelmingly gun owners. They are also overwhelmingly responsible gun owners. It's not about taking away guns or repealing the 2nd amendment. Those are false flags. Let's talk about safety & how we agree far more than we disagree." (twitter.com)
  • "VIDEO: Why I believe gun violence needs to be declared a public health crisis to protect our kids. Leaders in Austin and DC need to act now! This can't be a norm! #SantaFeStrong #protectourkids #rockthe36" (twitter.com)
  • "It's Steeleworker Monday. Here's a message from our awesome team member, Scott Schroder: I support Dayna because, like her, I stand for compassion, empathy, Medicare For All, a liveable wage, and solving problems. I stand with Dayna. #rockthe36" (twitter.com)
  • "Medicare For All would fix this: Retired Texas teachers face rising health care costs" (twitter.com)
  • "Medicare for all. Harvey recovery help now. Public education with access to high speed internet in rural areas. It's the last day to give to help me become the voice for Southeast #Texas - let's do this!" (twitter.com)
  • "This is awful. This is what happens when you let health care lobbyists decide what kind of healthcare we get - and - the state of Texas continues to turn away federal Medicaid money. We need Medicare For All and we we need it sooner rather than later." (twitter.com)
  • "I have long advocated for caregivers and expansion of Medicare and Medicaid to cover long-term care for our aging loved ones. Caregivers need the help badly. I know, I was there with Mom and Alzheimer's for several years. Thanks to Kamala for adding this to her platform." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "For the 193 Republicans who voted against dropping the price of insulin, what is wrong with you?" (twitter.com)
  • "President Biden capped insulin costs at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act. Not a single Congressional Republican voted for it and it was NOT the idea of drug companies - both taking credit for it now." (twitter.com)
  • "The US is the only major country that doesn’t do this. It’s why we pay so much more than anyone else in the world for prescription drugs. We have to get politics and profit out of healthcare. Trump to Drop Call for Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Price" (twitter.com)
  • "If the military pays for the wall, we become less safe. Why? Because it takes money away from our defense. The Mexico border doesn't even come close to the much more dangerous threats from around the rest of the world. It is nothing but a show." (twitter.com)
  • "No matter which side of the fence you stand on, this is not okay. Children do not belong on military installations. Let's stand together against this abusive policy." (twitter.com)
  • "Over the next few years, it will be discovered some of these border agents were trafficking these kids for sex and money. Trials then or will you do something now to stop it?" (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you Laura Bush: "I live in a border state. I appreciate the need to enforce and protect our international boundaries, but this zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart."' (twitter.com)
  • "And the young kids in these detention centers are being threatened with, "If you don't behave, we will deport your parents." What has happened to humanity?" (twitter.com)
  • "DACA expires today. Educate yourself on The DREAM Act. Then stand up for our friends, our family, and our neighbors." (twitter.com)
  • "I will stand up for AND fight for DACA, Dreamers, immigrants. #rockthe36" (twitter.com)
  • "Yet if you deport DREAMers, Texas will lose a minimum of 2000 teachers. How will you fix that?" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A long-time friend. An amazing person. Help as you can. @StationCDRKelly is boots on the ground in Ukraine right now ..." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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