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Jessica McClure's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jessica McClure 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.
  • "Approving tax cuts for large corps & cutting Dodd Frank are a recipe for disaster." (twitter.com)
  • "Jessica McClure has been endorsed by the Patriotic Millionaires, one of only 90 endorsed House candidates throughout the country. The Patriotic Millionaires and I agree that Congressman Jeff Fortenberry’s vote for in favor of tax cuts for the wealthy has rigged our tax system in favor of the rich and powerful. It leaves our country swimming in national debt, while the individual tax cuts for the rest of us will be phased out by 2027. Analysts predict that the bill will only increase GDP by 1.7 percent, or about 0.3 percent GDP growth annually over the next 10 years. It’s just gross. The current administration isn’t even trying to hide their favoritism toward the wealthy and elite upper class." (www.facebook.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.
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  • "I believe in policy based on facts and science. Taking away funding from medical and scientific research will stall our Country’s progress. Fewer government grants will directly impact researchers in our community. The government should be investing in research, not taking away precious research dollars. Investing in research stimulates the economy and strengthens our country’s position in the world market. As an analytical chemist prior to law school, I’m absolutely committed to using science and fact to back up public policy." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "I support a plan to invest in building high speed internet infrastructure using a well-planned, and thought out Grant Program. This program would bring high-speed internet infrastructure to areas most in need of quality, affordable service, and would upgrade existing infrastructure where reasonable. Part of the Federal support would be set aside to tackle the need for quality, affordable high-speed internet on tribal lands throughout the nation." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "Approving tax cuts for large corps & cutting Dodd Frank are a recipe for disaster." (twitter.com)
  • "[...]I want to emphasize the fact that the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanently dropped the corporate tax rate. This tax rate decrease will create a huge burden on the federal budget, creating just over $1.4 trillion dollar burden over the next 10 years." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "I’d like to see States controlling State and local resources in public education. There is too much focus on inducing Federal compliance at the cost of student success. Federal Government should stick to protecting student civil rights, and supporting underserved students when the State does not have enough resources." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "The EPA should work with States, helping power plants meet higher standards by mixing any of four options including energy efficiency, shifting from coal to natural gas, investing in renewable energy, and making power plant upgrades." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "I will continue to support efforts to cut down on greenhouse gases. I’m committed to helping implement legislation that started with Obama’s Climate Action Plan." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "I do not support cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act must be available to all Americans.  New legislation must include these protections." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • "DACA recipients deserve a clean Dream Act now. They are not a bargaining chip to be leveraged. They are members of our Nebraska community. How can anyone support policy that treats members of our community as if they are disposable." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The president’s comments about immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ is so deplorable, I’m almost left speechless. I’m embarrassed that this person is in our Whitehouse, pretending to be President, while the rest of the country has to deal with fallout from his words and actions." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Instead of wasting billions of dollars on an ineffective border wall, why don’t we invest in infrastructure that will actually be useful. #NoWall" (twitter.com)
  • "DACA recipients deserve a clean Dream Act now. They are not a bargaining chip to be leveraged. They are members of our Nebraska community. How can anyone support policy that treats members of our community as if they are disposable." (www.facebook.com)
  • "When I'm in Congress, I aim to remove the federal restrictions that currently prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from discussing state medical marijuana options with veterans." (twitter.com)
  • "As a scientist, I support quality research and development of improved to treatment methods for patients. Therefore, I’m in favor of expanding research on medical marijuana. Classification as schedule I has impeded clinical trials. Rescheduling will aid in research by expanding the sources of the marijuana studied, and easing the paperwork process for clinical trials." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.com)
  • " Right now I think that choice is best left to the states so they can continue regulating or taxing as they see fit, but I do support making sure federal rules support the state's choice to legalize for medicinal or recreational purposes." (twitter.com)
  • "States have come to rely on income generated from the sale of marijuana and have generated around $559 million from cannabis taxes in 2017. Currently 29 States and DC have medical marijuana laws that permit use within the State. Eight States allow recreational use. State and Federal law needs to be harmonized so States can continue to regulate as they best see fit. Businesses operating within the legal requirements set by the State should be able to continue to operate without fear of Federal prosecution, and Federal asset forfeiture." (www.jessicamcclureforcongress.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.

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