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Irene Armendariz-Jackson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Irene Armendariz-Jackson did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 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 2024.

  • "Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?" "Pro-life 100% of the time I not only support pro-life but I am also known as the Pro-Life Candidate"
  • "We need to abolish abortion" (twitter.com)
  • "Abortion ends lives. Pro-life legislation saves lives. Remember that." (x.com)
  • "We are celebrating the one month anniversary of the overturning of Roe v Wade. It's now incumbent upon us to END abortion in America." (x.com)
  • "Planned Parenthood sees all these as negatives. I say it’s time for Roe to fall and Doe v Bolton as well. #abolishabortion" (x.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?" "The American Dream is founded in the premise of hard work and the spirit of success and entitlements only keep Americans dependent on the government. I understand that sometimes we may need a hand up but it should never be a way of life." (None)
  • "The American Dream is founded in the premise of hard work and the spirit of success and entitlements only keep Americans dependent on the government. I understand that sometimes we may need a hand up but it should never be a way of life." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "He did beat Medicare, he beat it to death." Trump (x.com)
  • "Why does no government in the world realize that the best way to curb inflation is to lower taxes?" (twitter.com)
  • "Why does no government in the world realize that the best way to curb inflation is to lower taxes?" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?" "Yes" (None)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?" "No, I do believe that the great majority are law abiding citizens, but no one should be above the law. However, nowadays a police officer or a conservative government official are presumed guilty before any investigation is completed and that behavior I do not support." (None)
  • "No, I do believe that the great majority are law abiding citizens, but no one should be above the law. However, nowadays a police officer or a conservative government official are presumed guilty before any investigation is completed and that behavior I do not support." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support increasing defense spending?" "Yes, To continue being the only global superpower we must continuously innovate and grow and for that we need funding. We must ask ourselves; How much is our family's safety worth?" (None)
  • "Yes, To continue being the only global superpower we must continuously innovate and grow and for that we need funding. We must ask ourselves; How much is our family's safety worth?" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support increasing defense spending? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?" "No" (None)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Inflation is hitting Texans and all Americans unjustly hard, and it’s all due to avoidable reckless spending on a congressional level. Texans deserve better." (twitter.com)
  • "We need less government spending, a tax reduction for the middle class, and deregulation that will stimulate the economy." (irenearmendarizjackson.com) (irenearmendarizjackson.com)
  • "Why does no government in the world realize that the best way to curb inflation is to lower taxes?" (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation is hitting Texans and all Americans unjustly hard, and it’s all due to avoidable reckless spending on a congressional level. Texans deserve better." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We need less government spending, a tax reduction for the middle class, and deregulation that will stimulate the economy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Why does no government in the world realize that the best way to curb inflation is to lower taxes?" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden’s loan forgiveness payout cancels out whatever benefits his Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to cause. Which was nothing. Because everything this administration does is a backhanded slap in the face to everyday Americans." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?" "No. Our Forefathers knew that the government would at some point try to oppress the states and therefore granted the states through the 10 amendment greater powers than the federal government." (None)
  • "If they can say "my body, my choice" then why can’t they say "my students loan, my payment"?" (twitter.com)
  • "Are people not smart enough to realize that "free money" in the name of "inflation relief" or "student loan debt relief" is actually a major piece of what's causing long term inflation?" (x.com)
  • "Biden’s loan forgiveness payout cancels out whatever benefits his Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to cause. Which was nothing. Because everything this administration does is a backhanded slap in the face to everyday Americans." (x.com)
  • "It’s not student loan forgiveness, it’s theft!" (x.com)
  • "If they can say "my body, my choice" then why can’t they say "my students loan, my payment" (x.com)
  • "Attempting to implement policy AGAINST voter ID is so suspect the politicians pushing it should be investigated." (twitter.com)
  • "Voter ID is common sense!" (twitter.com)
  • "Attempting to implement policy AGAINST voter ID is so suspect the politicians pushing it should be investigated." (x.com)
  • "It’s not racist to require an ID to vote, it is racist to deny Hispanic conservative votes to steal elections for the THE PARTY OF RACISTS" (x.com)
  • "Voter ID is common sense!" (x.com)
  • Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?" "No"
  • "Energy independence is a national security issue." (x.com)
  • "The Supreme Court has cut back Biden admin's EPA power to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions that cause "climate change" and took a narrow interpretation of the Clean Air Act. Courts are seeing the "green" scam for what it is! Now we need to get back to producing our own energy!" (x.com)
  • "You can either have America as we know it and love it OR you can have the Green New Deal. You CANNOT have both!" (x.com)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Do you generally support gun-control legislation?" "No. Again, the second amendment was set to keep the government in check not the other way around." (None)
  • "Guns save lives. Gun control emboldens criminals to TAKE lives. Remember that." (x.com)
  • "My opponent wants background checks for gun owners but not for the millions of illegals pouring across our border." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by Gun Owners of America (GOA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "End the Monopoly. Health insurance should not be either mandatory or withheld from any person willing and able to purchase the plan of their choice. Ensure insurance companies compete for customers, lower costs, and provide higher quality service." (irenearmendarizjackson.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.
  • "We must complete the border wall to help facilitate and safer America and protect our national security. I will give agents on the frontlines the support, equipment, and training to fulfill their oath to protect and secure our borders." (irenearmendarizjackson.com) (irenearmendarizjackson.com)
  • "📍Our district is right on the border. Veterans, and my fellow Americans here want Border Security, but my opponent is the face of open borders." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m running to represent El Paso, TX I will stand up strong for the unborn & the 2A! My husband is a border patrol agent. We NEED a secure border." (x.com)
  • "My name is Irene Armendariz-Jackson. I live in El Paso. I am a Border Patrol Wife. Joe Biden’s visit today is a photo-op & lie. I’ve set up the Border Security Coalition to help SECURE OUR BORDER." (x.com)
  • "Our national sovereignty depends on having clearly defined, secure borders. I will give agents on the frontlines the support, equipment, and training to do their job and fulfill their oath to protect and secure our borders." (irenearmendarizjackson.com)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?" "Yes" (None)
  • "First, they are called illegal aliens per immigration law and second, people who enter illegally should never have a path to citizenship." (None)
  • "First, they are called illegal aliens per immigration law and second, people who enter illegally should never have a path to citizenship." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "What’s cruel is how you ignore my city, El Paso’s legal immigrants who hate illegal immigration." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I wonder why every Western nation is going into recession. Might it have something to do with endless spending on this Ukraine war?" (twitter.com)
  • "Leftists want to disarm law abiding American citizens while sending billions in weapons to Ukraine to help them fight what they deem a tyrant. They don't understand that the Ukraine example is EXACTLY why we DO want to stay armed!" (twitter.com)
  • "We spent $60,000,000,000 on Ukraine and all we've gotten is... $60,000,000,000 more in debt." (twitter.com)
  • "I wonder why every Western nation is going into recession. Might it have something to do with endless spending on this Ukraine war?" (twitter.com)
  • "Leftists want to disarm law abiding American citizens while sending billions in weapons to Ukraine to help them fight what they deem a tyrant. They don't understand that the Ukraine example is EXACTLY why we DO want to stay armed!" (twitter.com)
  • "We spent $60,000,000,000 on Ukraine and all we've gotten is... $60,000,000,000 more in debt." (twitter.com)
  • 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-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
100% of the time I not only support pro-life but I am also known as the Pro-Life Candidate
No Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
The American Dream is founded in the premise of hard work and the spirit of success and entitlements only keep Americans dependent on the government. I understand that sometimes we may need a hand up but it should never be a way of life.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
I do believe that the great majority are law abiding citizens, but no one should be above the law. However, nowadays a police officer or a conservative government official are presumed guilty before any investigation is completed and that behavior I do not support.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
To continue being the only global superpower we must continuously innovate and grow and for that we need funding. We must ask ourselves; How much is our family's safety worth?
No Do you support federal spending 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?
No Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
Covid-19 has hurt the small businesses in our country through no fault of their own. It is critical that we make sure that they are given the necessary funding to continue to operate if not, we will continue to see the private sector disappear and that hurts us nationally.
No Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
Our Forefathers knew that the government would at some point try to oppress the states and therefore granted the states through the 10 amendment greater powers than the federal government
Yes Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Again, the second amendment was set to keep the government in check not the other way around.
Unknown Position Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Unknown Position Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
Unknown Position Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs?
We should never shut down the nation again.
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
First, they are called illegal aliens per immigration law and second, people who enter illegally should never have a path to citizenship.
Unknown Position Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
No Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
The middle east has always been volatile and only when the US has a present force and supports Israel can we witness a time of peace.
No Do you support raising taxes, on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
Unknown Position Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
I support fair trade without and if governments want to trade with the US then the costs for all should be balanced. I do not support the US being taken advantage of.
Abortion- The genocide must STOP; DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD; RE-INSTITUTE THE MEXICO CITY POLICY Border Security - WE MUST ENFORCE OUR IMMIGRATION LAWS AND DEMAND THOSE WHO WANT TO COME TO FOLLOW THE PROCESS Economy - deregulate, cut taxes, stop government spending, tighten the money supply to stop inflation Education - NO to CRT or any version of it

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