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Sandy Pensler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Sandy Pensler has refused 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.

  • "I am pro life. My wife and I think abortion is wrong. I will act to defund Planned Parenthood. Roe vs. Wade was wrongly decided." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • ""I'm 100% pro-life." (www.facebook.com)
  • "#TeamJohnJames was proud send off 4 buses full of students traveling overnight to Washington, DC to attend the @March_for_Life. Encouraging to see so many young people stand up for life! We were sure to supply them w/ some energy for the trip! #ProLife #WhyWeMarch #LetsFly #MISen." (twitter.com)
  • "This week marks the 45th anniversary of #RoevWade. I am 100% #ProLife because I believe life begins at conception and ends at a natural death." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm pro-life, and I have been for decades. I strongly believe that Roe v Wade was wrongly decided, and I will work with @POTUS to defund Planned Parenthood. Please click the link below to learn more. RETWEET to show your support for a pro-life conservative! (bit.ly)
  • ""I pledged not to raise taxes on working Michigan families by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. My opponent refuses to make the same pledge. I am asking for your vote August 7th, in the Republican primary." (twitter.com)
  • ."@SenStabenow and the Democratic Party marketing machine continue to misinform Michiganders on the GOP tax reform. A few thousand dollars may be "bread crumbs" to liberal elites in Washington, but it's welcome relief for working families. #LetsFlyMI #MISen." (twitter.com)
  • "To mark #TaxDay 2018, I'm promising to OPPOSE any and all new taxes on hardworking Michigan families and small businesses. I'm proud to sign the NO TAX pledge." (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.
  • "We are going to put Michigan First by fighting for defense, transportation, and other projects that are currently going to other states." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "For too long, politicians in BOTH parties have neglected our inner cities. Let’s improve public infrastructure and rebuild our inner cities so everyone has access to the American Dream! Add your name here if you agree: 🦅🇺🇸 #LetsFlyMI #MISen #MISenDebate." (bit.ly)
  • "Finally, we need to provide broadband to all families. Students need it. Parents need it. A 21st century economy needs broadband." (johnjamesforsenate.com)
  • "Now government needs to do its part in helping us grow the economy by cutting bad regulations, modernizing our infrastructure and making sure that trade is free but fair." (twitter.com)
  • "John James Speaking @ #CPAC2018: "I supported the GOP-led tax reform because it means tax relief for the backbone of the American economy; working families and small businesses." (twitter.com)
  • "To mark #TaxDay 2018, I'm promising to OPPOSE any and all new taxes on hardworking Michigan families and small businesses. I'm proud to sign the NO TAX pledge. 🇺🇸 @GroverNorquist @TaxReformer #LetsFlyMI #TeamJohnJames #MISen." (twitter.com)
  • "We are going to make Michigan First by emphasizing the benefits of choice and competition in our schools." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "We visited the Westside Christian Academy in Detroit where I shared my passion for service, faith in God, and the importance of an education! I support choice in education, because when you give parents a choice, you give children a chance. 🇺🇸 #LetsFlyMI #TeamJohnJames #MISen." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We are going to use funds which Debbie Stabenow wants to send to China and India via the Paris Climate Treaty to clean up our environment in Michigan and create urban parks." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "I strongly support second amendment rights." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "I am proud to have the endorsement of President Donald Trump. I will work with @realDonaldTrump to support our military, take care of our vets, secure the borders and protect our Second Amendment!" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by the National Rifle Association. (votesmart.org)
  • "When I’m your Senator, I’ll protect Michigan gun rights the way Debbie Stabenow never has, and never will. Will you stand with me?" (twitter.com)
  • "I want to reform the parts of the Affordable Care Act that increase the cost of health care, give too many decisions to the government, and offer patients too few options. People in this country have a right to own their own healthcare." (johnjamesforsenate.com)
  • "We will enhance our border security and create borders which are impenetrable by illegal immigrants." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "We are going to put Michigan First by cracking down on illegal immigration and ensuring jobs that can be done by Michigan workers are done by Michigan workers. We will enhance our border security and create borders which are impenetrable by illegal immigrants. We will support the rule of law by defunding sanctuary cities." (penslerforsenate.com)
  • "John James will work with President Trump to SECURE the border and DEFUND sanctuary cities." (twitter.com)
  • "Rather than propose immigration reform that secures our borders and defunds sanctuary cities, Democrats are calling to abolish ICE. I will not allow this reckless policy to move forward. I will secure our borders and defund sanctuary cities. 🇺🇸 #LetsFlyMI #TeamJohnJames #MISen." (twitter.com)
  • "Sovereign nations must have secure borders and entry points. I support Kate’s Law and I will support defunding "sanctuary cities."" (johnjamesforsenate.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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