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Tom Watson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
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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.

  • "Being pro-choice does not mean that you are in favor of unlimited abortion. You would think that the Republican Party, being defenders of "freedom" and all, would support giving a woman the freedom to make her own choice on this personal matter." (twitter.com)
  • "Today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a restrictive law placed on doctors who provide abortions. The law would have required doctors to have "admitting privileges" which restrict access. Today is a win for reproductive rights, but we must keep fighting." (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.
  • "In a country that does not serve and protect all communities, rapid reform of the criminal justice system, legal system, and society as we know it is needed." (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.
  • 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.
  • "As the oil and gas industry continue to fall, it's clear wind and solar energy are poised to play a big role in America. West Texas should be at the center of the rise in renewable energy." (twitter.com)
  • "District 19 has the wind, sun, and space to lead the United States in clean energy infrastructure. We have to invest in our future and support clean energy industries. " (twitter.com)
  • "West Texas should be the renewable energy capital of the United States. We have enough wind, sun, and space to move our state -- and country -- towards energy independence. Strengthening the infrastructure and encouraging private companies to build energy farms will help bolster our economy while fighting climate change." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Weapons intended to kill massive amounts of people in a very short time period have no business being on our streets. We must ban military-style automatic weapons meant for soldiers on the battlefield." (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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