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Patricia Hackett's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Patricia Hackett has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 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 2020.

  • "True pro-life legislation protects both women in their bodies from the coercive power of the state and protects the life of the unborn by addressing the social, economic, and medical realities that create many of the circumstances that lead to abortion. The protection of women's bodies from the coercive power of the state is a constitutionally protected liberty interest. Women have the right to make all decisions concerning their bodies, including their reproductive health." (votesmart.org)
  • "The tax bill will not increase growth and jobs. Instead, the Nation’s deficit will explode. Estimates place the increased debt at between 1 and 1.5 trillion dollars. Wealthy shareholders of corporations, wealthy individuals and their wealthy families, by inheritance, receive permanent benefit. The majority of Americans, however, including the upper and lower middle class, working poor, the elderly, and those in medical need have been injured. (For example, the tax bill removes the mandate from the Affordable Care Act. It is estimated 13 million Americans will lose their health insurance.)" (pathackettforcongress.com)
  • "We must come together as a nation to address the staggering wealth gap and inequality in America. The wealthiest Americans should not pay a lower tax rate than working class and middle class people in this country." (twitter.com)
  • "We should be expanding Medicaid and Medicare, not shrinking them, and moving towards universal coverage, even a single payer system." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Supreme Court decision in favor of Citizens United was a disaster for our democracy and has severely undermined the very purpose of Congress and the public’s trust in government. I support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restrict the corrupting influence of money in politics." (pathackettforcongress.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.
  • "In order to advance a pro-worker agenda, we must promote policies that strengthen organized labor and recognize the dignity of the American worker. A secure retirement Fair tax and trade policies Robust investment in infrastructure Ending wage theft and corporate greed" (twitter.com)
  • "Modernize rural infrastructure and upgrade services from contaminated water systems and broken roads" (pathackettforcongress.com)
  • "The tax bill will not increase growth and jobs. Instead, the Nation’s deficit will explode. Estimates place the increased debt at between 1 and 1.5 trillion dollars. Wealthy shareholders of corporations, wealthy individuals and their wealthy families, by inheritance, receive permanent benefit. The majority of Americans, however, including the upper and lower middle class, working poor, the elderly, and those in medical need have been injured. (For example, the tax bill removes the mandate from the Affordable Care Act. It is estimated 13 million Americans will lose their health insurance.)" (pathackettforcongress.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.
  • "We must move towards creating jobs through a clean energy economy, protecting necessary environmental regulations, and engaging in bipartisan talks about climate solutions." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Trump Administration has been rescinding regulations that protect clean air and clean water while shifting the burden of pollution away from the polluting companies to the taxpayer. Additionally, President Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Accord, an international agreement to combat the disastrous effects of climate change including increased droughts, loss of human development in coastal areas, and increased frequency and severity of storms." (votesmart.org)
  • "Gun violence is a health crisis in this nation. I will advocate for the health and safety of our children by responsible gun laws and campaign finance reform." (pathackettforcongress.com)
  • "Here are some of the actions I support: Require universal background checks, close the gun show and internet loopholes, so that all gun purchases, including private gun sales, are recorded, and purchasers are verified through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. 74% of NRA members, and 87% of non-NRA members support criminal background checks for all gun purchases." (pathackettforcongress.com)
  • "I will work to defend and improve the Affordable Care Act (ACA), not repeal and replace it. We must improve the ACA by reducing out-of-pocket and prescription costs by regulating insurance and prescription drug companies." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We certainly do not need to build a wall or to enact the No Sanctuary Criminals Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "We must overhaul our broken immigration system and create a path to citizenship for the nation's 11.7 million undocumented immigrants which would enable them to produce and earn more without the constant fear of deportation." (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "Hoosier farmers face many challenges. President Trump’s reckless ego and desire to start trade wars has endangered the basic survival of farmers across the country. In congress, I will speak truth to the President regardless of political party." (twitter.com)
  • "Tariffs should be only be employed strategically to support America’s workers, farmers and manufacturers. Trade deals and tax policies should not benefit corporations at the expense of workers." (twitter.com)

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