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Delina DiSanto's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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 2022.

  • "Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-choice." (votesmart.org)
  • "He has no clue what women go through if they need an abortion. It should be between her & her doctor, not politicians." (twitter.com)
  • "We already have #RoeVsWade The Constitutional Right to Access Safe, Legal Abortion with term limits. Why aren't you working on jobs, better pay, affordable healthcare, protecting #Medicare & #SocialSecurity for our seniors, protecting our environment/water? #AZ04, I will!" (twitter.com)
  • "Women, our rights are at stake! @RepGosar wants to end abortions; wants to defund Planned Parenthood; supports the gag rule. Stats show abortions are at it's lowest. #AZ04 Vote for #ProChoice candidates. Vote for @Brill4Congress #WomensChoice is at stake!" (twitter.com)
  • "In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "@RepGosar supported Trumps tax cuts that are not helping #AZ04, AZ or our nation. "The promise that they would pay for themselves has not materialized as the Federal budget deficit has ballooned to $1T levels not seen in a non-recessionary environment." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans give tax breaks to the rich & burden the middle class/working class; hurting ALL parties. We must elect #Democrats to protect all hard working families" (twitter.com)
  • "The art on these yachts are worth more than the yacht itself. I'm not against rich for their expensive tastes & deep pockets; I'm against their ignorance to humanity & their greed to not pay their fare share of taxes!" (twitter.com)
  • "We need to keep watch on the Republicans in Congress. They want to cut #Medicare, #Medicaid and #SocialSecurity. They passed a huge tax break for billionaires and now need to pay for it by our #seniors, poor & middle class and #disabled. This must stop & not be privatized!" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "Healthcare is a human right, and we have a moral obligation to provide it to our citizens. Medicare for All is the right solution. It isn't a partisan issue for those who are over 65; it should not be a partisan issue for the rest of our citizens. #AZ04." (twitter.com)
  • "Health care should be a right. It shouldn't be for the privileged, to have health insurance. Offering a Medicare "option" is for those who are privileged to pay for it, because the cost will still be high if we do not have ALL people on Medicare. #MedicareForAll #AZ04." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must end Citizens United. It is the root of most problems in politics and in politicians. I have taken the pledge to never accept fossil fuel money and I will never accept any dark money that will hurt the people I represent. #EndCitizensUnited #NoDarkMoney #NoFossilFuelMoney." (twitter.com)
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  • "I swear to you, I will protect our #Military. I won't let them be alone, in a region dominated by #Russia & pursued by ISIS. This fiasco has put risk to our troops, the region, our allies, & our #NationalSecurity. Let Congress rid Trump & help me rid Gosar." (twitter.com)
  • "We have the Technology! We need to fully develop infrared/imaging glasses that our military can wear when on routine patrols. We need to insure our service members have every tool to protect themselves when in terrorists areas. #ProtectOurMilitary." (twitter.com)
  • "We must control the "no-bid" contracts for defense spending. We must have control and quality without the risk of fraud and abuse. We must have open competition." (votesmart.org)
  • "Creating jobs and strengthening our economy means focusing on Americans and their businesses. The best way to create jobs is to cut taxes for small businesses, make investments in infrastructure, and have an economy that is powered by clean energy. We must pass the Build Back Better, Infrastructure Bill now." (www.delinadisanto.com)
  • "Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes." " (votesmart.org)
  • "Since it will be a bipartisan issue, why don't both sides work on some tough issues and tie the raise to a bill that will move our country forward. You know, like infrastructure, incentives for green technology. It may fire up voters if raises are tied to bipartisan progress!" (twitter.com)
  • "We can incentivize companies to go 'green'. Invest in green technology and renewable energy, like solar and wind." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? "No." " (votesmart.org)
  • "Republicans give tax breaks to the rich & burden the middle class/working class; hurting ALL parties. We must elect #Democrats to protect all hard working families" (twitter.com)
  • "The main jest of this bill is giving corporations and ultra rich permanent tax cuts. Our nation cannot afford this!" (twitter.com)
  • "As citizens should have received $2000 from the #CARESAct, but GOP refused, it does not increase legislators salaries. It helps them work from home instead of spreading #Coronavirus." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "I can't tell you @RBReich how many people I'm talking to that still have not received their stimulus check, not getting any #PUA, not 1 cent from #EIDL, or biz not big enough for #PPP. Big Corps took the money, & the little guy is suffering." (twitter.com)
  • "This woman sounds desperate. I hear it everyday from small biz owners. What I'm mad about, this woman has employees or contract workers. Did they get #PPP loans? Did they get #EIDL loans up to $10,000, so she didn't feel the hardship? I bet not." (twitter.com)
  • "Delina cares passionately about education. She believes in funding public education, increasing teacher and staff salaries while decreasing classroom sizes, & advocating for mental health professionals in our schools. Watch Delina and her stance on Education for AZ CD4. #RedForEd." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "That’s why I support clean energies like wind and solar. Not only can they power us to a brighter future, but they can drive a strong economy and create jobs for decades to come. I will do everything I can to incentivize clean energy companies and take efforts to provide a cleaner future." (www.delinadisanto.com)
  • "The best way to create jobs is to cut taxes for small businesses, make investments in infrastructure, and have an economy that is powered by clean energy." (www.delinadisanto.com)
  • "We can incentivize companies to go 'green'. Invest in green technology and renewable energy, like solar and wind." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? "Yes."." (votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "I want to thank @AzClimate & Verde Valley @YavapaiCollege for hosting #EarthDay #ClimateChange webinar. Climate Change is real & our health, food, water, economy & National Security is at risk. When I am elected, I pledge to work w/clean energy partners to tackle this crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a rpt that emissions from human sources must be reduced by 40 to 60% from 2010 levels by 2030, & to net zero emissions by 2050 or temps can rise 1.5 degrees. @RepGosar won't support HR5221." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes."." (votesmart.org)
  • "I just received 2020 @MomsDemand Action Gun Sense Candidate award. Americans are demanding leaders to stand up to gun lobby & fight for common-sense #GunSafety measures that will help keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. @RepGosar is not leading. I will!" (twitter.com)
  • "We need to know more BUT people carrying AR-15s are terrorists. Innocent people were murdered. We can not tolerate losing loved ones to people empowered by Trump & @RepGosar that their gun rights are more relevant than lives of ppl. I'm tired of this loop!" (twitter.com)
  • "As much as I want a #Medicare plan option now, we cannot allow Republicans to take #ACA away. As a RN & Finance Director in Hospitals, I have seen people give up healthcare services & die, b/c of no insurance, or underinsured. #healthcare is a right." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? "No"." (votesmart.org)
  • "Healthcare is a human right, and we have a moral obligation to provide it to our citizens. Medicare for All is the right solution. It isn't a partisan issue for those who are over 65; it should not be a partisan issue for the rest of our citizens. #AZ04." (twitter.com)
  • "I love @JoeBiden , but I disagree with him regarding keeping ACA, he calls it #Obamacare. Getting ACA through the Marketplace is still dealing with Ins Co's who gouge premium & admin fees. Working to get #MedicareForAll in time, will be affordable for ALL & coverage for ALL!" (twitter.com)
  • "Cutting payroll taxes for corps & employees may give them each 7.65% higher income, but if the employee gets sick, what income does the employee get, especially if they do not have sick time? ++ what about the decrease in funding #Medicare & #SocialSecurity? Trump just said ......to cut payroll tax & help small businesses. Great. What about the people who are staying home? About those w/no sick leave? So, when economy better, corps w/pay back into Medicare & SS? Or is this GOPs excuse to cut the programs? Our citizens are in harms way w/these decisions" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "No."." (votesmart.org)
  • "During #Trump's campaign he said Mexico would pay for the wall. Now he wants us to pay for it or he'll shut down our government & put Americans out of work before Christmas. His lies are hurting Americans and our nation! His base needs to wake up. He panders to them & hurts rest." (twitter.com)
  • "Majority our nation, of "PEOPLE" DON'T WANT THE WALL!" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "No."." (votesmart.org)
  • "Have you ever talked with a #Dreamer? Do you know their stories? As my grandmother would say: have you walked a mile in their shoes? #DACA is a good plan to legalize those who came here as children. We don't want them in the shadows. We want decent social quality for all!" (twitter.com)
  • "The right of #Asylum is a #HumanRight. Our nation must be better in helping these families. People talk about the cost to process them. Well...their fear and heartache trying to get over the wall will cost us more. We must help these migrants. We can!" (twitter.com)
  • "We also need to make the path to citizenship understandable and less intimidating so people are incentivized to come out of the shadows. We must reform our immigration laws and come together to find the best solutions for our changing economy. Once immigration laws are reformed, we must follow through and enforce the law. Additionally, I am committed to ensuring that Our border security officials receive better living and working conditions." (www.delinadisanto.com)
  • "10 rockets hit #AlAsad air base in Iraq by #Iran. Our troops & UK troops are based there. I hope our monitoring systems warned the base, so troops are protected. We must protect our troops at any cost. I'm so angry we are putting our military at risk instead of using diplomacy." (twitter.com)
  • "Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon? "No."." (votesmart.org)
  • "The @realDonaldTrump derailing the whole #IranDeal has major consequences. He should trust the #IAEA inspectors and our own intelligence. This consequence is a high risk for war in the Middle East, which will put our military in harms way." (twitter.com)
  • "Trump, Pompeo, & even @RepGosar in #AZ04 would rather be bullies against #Iran than have diplomatic relationships. Leaders think with their minds & coordinate strategies. Bullies have a personality disorder; attack first, never thinking of consequences." (twitter.com)
  • "Trump, Pompeo, & even @RepGosar in #AZ04 would rather be bullies against #Iran than have diplomatic relationships. Leaders think with their minds & coordinate strategies. Bullies have a personality disorder; attack first, never thinking of consequences." (twitter.com)
  • "Seriously? Trump is telling the world exactly where our troops from #Syria are going in western #Iraq? We have now reduced their security and lead ISIS to their location. @RepGosar is not standing up for our #Military; he is not standing up for our #troops. Russia will back ISIS!" (twitter.com)
  • "I'm concerned on attack in Baghdad. The Iranian military CMDR, #Soleimani killed. Iraq is against Iran, but now our attacks are pissing off Iraqis. I want our service members to be protected 1st. But is this compromising the region,US National Security? Congress must decide war!" (twitter.com)
  • "Pulling out of Syria and also withdrawing troops from Afghanistan is going to hurt our alliances with our allies who are already there. #Trump is causing confusion with our foreign relations and this will hurt military and diplomatic relationships. Our enemies are watching!" (twitter.com)
  • "Tariffs are taxes. The tariffs Trump wants to put on Mexico will cost AZ voters." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)? "Yes"." (votesmart.org)
  • "In November 2019 when trade tensions grew, from Trump's tariffs, companies were postponing projects; holding back investing monies. Drag on our economy started then & concern from consumers." (twitter.com)
  • "@neeratanden states Trump's tariffs lost 300,000 jobs. But all I hear from @RepGosar is how well Trump is doing & the tariffs are protecting our farmers & country. It's NOT! We must protect our citizens, protect jobs. I will." (twitter.com)
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 In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Unknown Position Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Unknown Position Do you support increasing defense spending?
It depends on where the spending needs to be appropriated. We can never allow our National Security to be at risk or our troops put in harms way. We also cannot allow the gauging on these open-ended contracts and non-bid contracts. We need to regulate and have closer scrutiny of defense contractors who abuse the system.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes 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?
I don't believe in lowering taxes, however, I do believe in incentives to those companies who promote green technology and move to renewable energies.
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
The majority of our children are not getting the education requirements that are necessary for our country to be competitive and stronger now and in our future. If we do not fund our public schools for capital improvements, technology, professional wages for teachers and more, then we are creating a National Security breach.
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?
I am a gun owner and believe we have the right to protect our property. I do believe we need gun safety regulation like background checks, red-flag laws, ban large capacity magazines.
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
This is a question where all stakeholders need to come to the table and discuss; federal/state/local government and small, medium and large corporations. A National Public health crisis is different than a local or state health crisis. We may need to budget, as we do for FEMA, for pandemics. We have seen thousands of our citizens in the hospital for more than 2 weeks and so we need to analyze this crisis to determine how can we require businesses to provide paid medical leave or maybe both federal & private. We're learning each day how COVID-19 affects all of us.
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
I believe in Immigration Reform now. The McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill that passed the Senate, but not the House needs to be revamped. I want to introduce it in the House. Our most important goal is to bring immigrants out of the shadows. Some reasons are our states economic impact if they all left, they want to be productive citizens and pay taxes, they'll call police on criminals (sex/human traffickers) without fear of deportation, there would be no family separations, our social welfare system would increase if adult deported, and more. Felony criminals would be deported.
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Unknown Position Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
We need to use more diplomatic interaction and mediate conflicts. We will need to have a military presence in the Middle East but it doesn't need to be as large as we have now. Russia's presence in the Middle East is a National Security issue that we need to monitor. The Arab states have so much internal conflict among themselves that it's very difficult to negotiate resolutions. Israel is our ally but they also have their conflict between Palestine. I don't want our military spread thin. I want a strong military and strong diplomatic policies.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
I believe we need to include the provisions/protections in all trade deals that protect the environment and labor standards. This promotes core international standards on collective bargaining, child labor and endangered species. These provisions then make the trade deals enforceable. We have seen this with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The most important thing is enforce the law. We also need to ensure we are not fully dependent on a country for our drugs, our PPE, pertinent/essential items in times of crises. We have to have a balance. We need to help our businesses when we need them in crisis.
My top 3 priorities are Healthcare, Education, and Climate Change. Healthcare: Have a Medicare Plan that people can choose. Medicare should be for anyone who wants it. Let there be a plan people can choose. This would then compete against commercial insurance. Education: We must stop defunding our public school system. Our country's future is at stake. Climate Change: We must start creating green technology jobs and decrease dependency on fossil fuels, for our health, environment and economy. All these will affect our National Security if not implemented; water shortages, fires, floods, viruses/diseases, foreign workers, massive social welfare ...

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