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Vanessa Enoch's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (OH) - District 8

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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.

  • "To cut Social Security benefits for anyone who has paid into the system would equate to theft! We cannot tolerate politicians who steal our money and funnel it into programs that give contracts to their wealthy friends." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "My proposal is that we fund Medicare for all by restoring the money stolen from the people in the form of permanent tax cuts to the rich. No repeal necessary." (x.com)
  • "It is time to overturn Citizens United. Unlimited outside expenditures from anonymous donors allow monied interests to have an oversized influence on our legislation. One person should equal one vote, not one dollar one vote." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "My late husband was in law enforcement. Through him, I understand the tremendous stress and challenges of the daily work of law enforcement officers. I also witnessed the bond that he shared with his fellow law enforcement colleagues. Nationwide protests in 2020 brought nationwide visibility to the dark side of policing. Frankly, there are some individuals who become police officers who do not have the temperament or the judgment to have that level of authority. There are others who started out with goals of being dedicated public servants, who become corrupted over time. It is horrifying that the current laws shield them from the consequences of their actions and allow them to continue working in jobs that put us at risk. We cannot allow police who break the law to be above the law. We need to eliminate qualified immunity and ensure that law enforcement officers who are a risk to the public are permanently removed from that career. Additionally, law enforcement officers need training and emotional support to stay healthy and deal with trauma, and the daily stress of the job." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As your representative to Congress, I will promote the expanded use of renewable energy like solar, wind and geothermal. Not only will this save the planet, but building and operating these green energy sources will create thousands of good jobs." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There are numerous reasons that people don't have current ID, and not having one should not prevent the right to vote, especially when there are other ways to prove identity. I was without a valid ID when my purse was stolen, and it took several weeks to get it back. Other people have other issues, which have prohibited them from attaining an ID. ID's cost money. Financial concerns may prohibit some people from attaining an ID." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As your representative to Congress, I will promote the expanded use of renewable energy like solar, wind and geothermal. Not only will this save the planet, but building and operating these green energy sources will create thousands of good jobs." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I believe there is no good reason for civilians to own war weapons. We need sensible gun laws that eliminate bump stocks and similar modifiers used in mass shootings." (enochforcongress.com)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "My proposal is that we fund Medicare for all by restoring the money stolen from the people in the form of permanent tax cuts to the rich. No repeal necessary." (x.com)
  • Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe that immigration issues should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Some people seeking asylum may not have the option to return to their country of origin." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "Yes" (justfacts.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.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
There are numerous reasons that people don't have current ID, and not having one should not prevent the right to vote, especially when there are other ways to prove identity. I was without a valid ID when my purse was stolen, and it took several weeks to get it back. Other people have other issues, which have prohibited them from attaining an ID. ID's cost money. Financial concerns may prohibit some people from attaining an ID.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
Yes Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs?
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
I believe that immigration issues should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Some people seeking asylum may not have the option to return to their country of origin.
Yes Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
No Do you support raising taxes, on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
I don't promote raising taxes on people who are already struggling financially.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
1) Defending Democracy Against Government Overreach: I will work to protect our Democracy, secure our elections against voter suppression, and power-hungry and money-grab politicians, and I will defend our rights and freedoms. 2) Fiscal Responsibility: I will work to implement responsible fiscal policy to calm the inflation concerns of families in our district. 3) Fix the Crisis at the Border: I will work with my fellow congressional representatives to implement good domestic and international policy that will fix the root causes of the immigration crisis.

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