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Charles Hughes' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Charles Hughes is currently being tested through the 2024 Political Courage Test.

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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.

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  • Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "Yes" (None)
  • In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
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  • "We will give our military the resources they need to support our country. Additionally, we will ensure that our military and veterans have access to mental health resources." (None)
  • Do you support increasing defense spending? "Yes" (None)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "THE BURDEN OF STUDENT LOANS As Congressman, Hughes will work to pass bill to end all interest rates on student loans incurred through universities, technical and vocations schools." (None)
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  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "Yes" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "My campaign supports background checks, mandatory checks on gun retailers, and mandatory gun safety class." (None)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes" (None)
  • "Charles M. Hughes will expand health insurance options to allow Americans to enjoy the gold standard of plans. Similar to the elite in Washington DC, Hughes will ensure that Americans have choices of health insurance plans that meet their family's needs. Additionally, we will restructure Medicare D that results in lower out-of-pocket costs for participants." (None)
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  • Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "No" (None)
  • "Charles M. Hughes will introduce immigration reform. We fully support the Dreamers and look forward to their continued invaluable contribution to our world community." (None)
  • Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "No" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • 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?
No 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?
Establish fiscally sound and responsible budgets.
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
The Charles M. Hughes campaign supports the work and dedication of union members.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
We will give our military the resources they need to support our country. Additionally, we will ensure that our military and veterans have access to mental health resources.
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?
My campaign supports tax reforms.
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
We look forward to improving our public school systems. Educated children are the future of our country.
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?
My campaign supports background checks, mandatory checks on gun retailers, and mandatory gun safety class.
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Charles M. Hughes will expand health insurance options to allow Americans to enjoy the gold standard of plans. Similar to the elite in Washington DC, Hughes will ensure that Americans have choices of health insurance plans that meet their family�s needs. Additionally, we will restructure Medicare D that results in lower out-of-pocket costs for participants.
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?
Charles M. Hughes will introduce immigration reform. We fully support the Dreamers and look forward to their continued invaluable contribution to our world community.
Yes 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)?
No Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
No Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
1. AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE Hughes will expand health insurance options to allow Americans to enjoy the gold standard of plans. Similar to the elite in Washington, Hughes will ensure that Americans have choices of insurance plans that meet their needs. 2. THE BURDEN OF STUDENT LOANS As Congressman, Hughes will work to pass bill to end all interest rates on student loans incurred through universities, technical and vocations schools. 3. INADEQUATE RETIREMENT SAVINGS Hughes will mandate that all American companies will be required to increase their retirement savings contributions by 5%. Additionally, Hughes will allow for increased IRA contribution maximums.

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