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Thomas Nelson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Thomas Nelson has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 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 2020.

  • Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-life" (votesmart.org)
  • "Federal Debt is out of control. We must stop mortgaging our grandchildren’s future at an unprecedented rate. We must pass a fiscally responsible budget and control federal spending." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • "Reduce wasteful spending is my first priority." (votesmart.org)
  • In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • "Alaskans face a 21% cut in benefits and will be forced to choose between prescription drugs, food or housing. I pledge to work on this and other issues that affect Alaskans." (www.facebook.com)
  • "It’s time to fix Social Security and Medicare. Due to a declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio, both our Social Security and Medicare programs are predicted to experience shortfalls beginning in 2026. Alaskan seniors on a fixed income will be faced with a choice between food or their prescription drugs. Congress must act soon to find responsible solutions." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Federal overreach and lower-48 regulations and restrictions must be eliminated to restore State sovereignty and allow for Alaska’s economic recovery and growth." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • "It’s time to pass a responsible & balanced budget. Our nation is $21 trillion in debt – we are mortgaging our grandchildren’s futures. Congress holds the purse strings and have the authority to pass a responsibly balanced budget." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • "We must pass a fiscally responsible budget and control federal spending." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • "Federal overreach and lower-48 regulations and restrictions must be eliminated to restore State sovereignty and allow for Alaska’s economic recovery and growth." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Here’s a solution to government run schools.... stop attending them! Start a real "public school", at the local level, like we had back in the 60’s and 70’s local control, without lobbyists, without unions. Give the money to the teachers. performance based bonuses, zero based budgets. It would be a start." (www.facebook.com)
  • Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • "Healthcare and healthcare insurance costs skyrocket while insurance carrier choices decline. Existing programs must be significantly changed to better protect our elderly and our Veterans." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • "I strongly believe that our Nation’s health care issue must be solved at the State level. However, Congress must first take decisive action to redirect the funding of an unsustainable healthcare system, that will allow each State to find long-term solutions to their specific and unique health care problems." (johnnelsonforalaskans.com)
  • Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "While it may not be necessary to force illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin, I do recommend that ALL illegal aliens be required to process their immigration paperwork as required by law now." (votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "You Sir, with all due respect, should be ashamed of yourself for your war mongering speech here. How exactly does this promote peace in the Middle East? Putin is certainly NOT the enemy. The trigger happy politicians in Washington DC, are the ones provoking WWIII." (www.facebook.com)
  • "We need to stand firm on fair trade and tariffs. Alaskans needs to think twice about engaging China as a partner in our LNG project. Happy to sell them gas at a fair price tho." (www.facebook.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-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
Reduce wasteful spending is my first priority.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes 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?
While it may not be necessary to force illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin, I do recommend that ALL illegal aliens be required to process their immigration paperwork as required by law now.
Yes Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
No Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Restoring State Sovereignty Social Security and Medicare Trust funds will be depleted by 2034 and 2026 respectivley and Congress must act now or our seniors will be faced with choosing between prescription drugs, food or housing, unless Congress acts now. Healthcare is a high priority and I have valid solutions worth considering. Cut wastefull spending.

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