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Levi Sanders' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Levi Sanders 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.

  • "This will include access to affordable family planning services and resources. Screening and contraception must be covered." (www.sandersforcongress.com)
  • "The top one percent and large corporations must pay their fair share in taxes." (www.sandersforcongress.com)
  • "We need to have a minimum wage of $15 an hour minimum wage and demand that the rich start paying their fair share of taxes." (www.facebook.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I am running my campaign on the issues and have pledged to not accept any contributions from corporate PACs or special interest groups. It's important to get money out of politics and demand #CampaignFinanceReform" (twitter.com)
  • "If we can end Citizens United and get money out of politics, we can revitalize democracy and give the power back to the people." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The Citizens United decision needs to be overturned. Corporations are not people and the money they spend is not free speech. Super PACs are far too influential - moreso than candidates themselves in getting people elected. The McCain-Feingold Act must be brought back; we need a return to publicly financed elections." (www.sandersforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I will fight to make colleges and trade schools tuition free so that all Americans have the chance to learn new skills and get the jobs they really want. We must abolish the practice of predatory student loans and allow those currently struggling to refinance the loans at healthier rates. Colleges must be debt free for its most impoverished students." (www.sandersforcongress.com)
  • "We also need to have tuition free public colleges and universities and technical schools free of charge." (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.
  • "10 more lives lost today at the shooting in Texas and at least as many wounded. My heart aches for all of those in this country who have been affected by these senseless acts of violence. #NotOneMore" (www.facebook.com)
  • "I've always said, 'If you don't support Medicare for All, you shouldn't be running for office.' No one should have to worry about the cost of healthcare when their children fall sick or when needing treatment for a mental illness." (www.sandersforcongress.com)
  • "We need one card, one administrator, and Medicare For All. Enough is enough with these absurdities with being ripped off." (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.
  • 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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