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Tre Pennie's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Democrats went off the rails after the Dobbs Decision, but the reaction was misguided. Abortion should have never been federally protected because it wasn’t a Constitutional Amendment! The Court sent it back to the states. If Dems want it, they must pass an amendment.#Federalism" (x.com)
  • "The future of the next generation rests heavily on the importance of our children. Tre strongly advocates for the pro-life movement and firmly believes that each child has inherent worth and the fundamental right to life. As someone who has actually fought against cultural norms to save his own child’s life, Tre believes that every child deserves a chance at life." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Before allowing our government to turn its back on our seniors by raising the social security age to 70, I will fight to cut all foreign aid and discretionary spending. Never in America!! #protectourseniors #pennieforcongress #drtrepennie" (x.com)
  • "It’s truly an honor to support our elders. Social security will remain a top priority for me." (x.com)
  • "You've earned your Social Security benefits, and you deserve to receive them. Tre is committed to advocating for seniors and the working-class, which is why he opposes raising the social security age from 67 to 70. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about life expectancy challenges, particularly among ethnic minorities and African American males, whose current life expectancy stands at 68 years. This means that potentially almost 18% of the American population may not receive Social Security benefits. Tre will vigorously fight to safeguard Social Security, ensuring that every worker has access to it upon retirement. America's contribution to foreign aid currently stands at approximately 25% of the federal budget. Tre proposes a 15% reduction in foreign aid to secure America's working-class for future generations." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Tre aims to address the complexity and confusion of the current federal income tax system by proposing a simplified approach. He advocates for a "flat tax" rate of 10% for personal income tax and business taxes, drawing inspiration from the late-Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan. This streamlined system eliminates the annual requirement for W-2 employees to file personal tax returns, thereby reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses. Implementing a flat tax rate ensures that everyone contributes their "fair share" without disproportionately penalizing those who have achieved success." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Tre aims to address the complexity and confusion of the current federal income tax system by proposing a simplified approach. He advocates for a "flat tax" rate of 10% for personal income tax and business taxes, drawing inspiration from the late-Herman Cain's 9-9-9 Plan. This streamlined system eliminates the annual requirement for W-2 employees to file personal tax returns, thereby reducing the burden on taxpayers and businesses. Implementing a flat tax rate ensures that everyone contributes their "fair share" without disproportionately penalizing those who have achieved success." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "For nearly a decade, Tre has been a prominent figure in the national movement to safeguard the interests of law enforcement in the face of riots and civil unrest. He is dedicated to introducing federal measures that would prevent any attempts to "Defund the Police" or hinder their enforcement capabilities. Tre also seeks to establish federal penalties for rioting and deliberate attacks on law enforcement personnel, recognizing the importance of protecting public safety. To ensure the effectiveness and safety of law enforcement officers, Tre emphasizes the need to provide them with comprehensive training, equipment, and resources." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "When I get to Congress, investigating the widespread fraud of Black Lives Matter will be a major priority. We have to get to the bottom of how this money was used to facilitate riots throughout the country and attacks on our police. #pennieforcongress2024" (x.com)
  • "Democrat politicians are trying to use the Memphis incident to promote their "anti-police" racism narrative to push the George Floyd bill through. That situation had nothing to do with racism, it was about bad human behavior and all police shouldn’t be demonized because of it." (x.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Maintaining America's energy independence is vital to its economic stability. Tre believes that protecting the oil and gas industry must remain a priority. This industry has been a significant contributor to the global economy by providing energy for transportation, manufacturing, and other essential sectors, while also creating employment opportunities for millions of people and generating substantial tax revenue for governments. America must remain 100% energy independent to break its dependency on foreign oil." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Maintaining America's energy independence is vital to its economic stability. Tre believes that protecting the oil and gas industry must remain a priority. This industry has been a significant contributor to the global economy by providing energy for transportation, manufacturing, and other essential sectors, while also creating employment opportunities for millions of people and generating substantial tax revenue for governments. America must remain 100% energy independent to break its dependency on foreign oil." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Raising the age limit to buy guns and restricting gun sales won’t stop gun violence. Why? The streets don’t use store-bought guns. Last year there were 693 mass-shootings and most of them occurred in the inner city. Nearly all of the guns involved were acquired off the streets!" (x.com)
  • "The 2nd Amendment is sacred. As a 21-years of law enforcement officer and a long-time advocate for "responsible" gun ownership, I believe that more education is needed to help our communities protect themselves and their families from violent acts of crime." (x.com)
  • "Tre places great importance on the 2nd Amendment and the right of Americans to bear arms. He is resolute in his defense of the 2nd Amendment and citizens' right to protect themselves using firearms. Moreover, Tre strongly disputes erroneous narratives surrounding shooting violence and common misconceptions about its causation. He firmly believes that human behavior is inherently complex and unpredictable, which is why firearms cannot be solely responsible for shooting attacks. While behavioral patterns can be studied and analyzed, individual thoughts, emotions, and external factors can greatly impact a person's behavior in a given situation. As someone who has personally been impacted by gun violence, Tre understands that "Guns don’t kill people. People kill people!" (www.pennieforcongress.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.
  • "It is unacceptable that our citizens are penalized for purchasing the same medicines here at home by having to pay more money. Medicare, as the largest purchaser of medicines from pharmaceutical companies, is in a unique position to help address this issue. Unfortunately, federal law currently prohibits Medicare from negotiating prices, meaning that the government pays higher premiums which are ultimately passed on to consumers. This practice is unfair to and must be addressed for the sake of the countless children battling cancer in need of life-saving drugs. Tre is committed to introducing legislation that will allow Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug companies which will result in better rates for American consumers." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Tre advocates for fully funding the Border Patrol Agency and enhancing border security technologies (drones and sonar scans) to stop the flow of drugs and human trafficking above and below the ground. Tre proposes legislation that will allow Border Patrol agents to work hand-in-hand with the National Guard to strengthen our southern borders." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "We have to pass comprehensive immigration policy and give our Border Patrol agents the needed resources to protect our border." (x.com)
  • "Due to the manipulation of U.S. asylum laws, Tre proposes a "pause" on asylum seekers until a comprehensive immigration plan is developed by Congress, recategorizing immigration into three separate categories (visas, illegal immigration and asylum seeking), and reviewing each category by a different court system to address the backlog in immigration court. Tre also proposes legislation to withhold federal funding from countries that are sending migrants to the U.S. border. Tre believes the issues with those countries should be solved with the governments from which the migrants originated. This will relieve migrant in-flow at the U.S. border." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Tre plans to introduce legislation that grants "automatic citizenship" to immigrants who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces upon completing their service term." (www.pennieforcongress.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.
  • "Protecting family values and ensuring child safety is of paramount importance. It is critical to educate families and raise awareness about the evolving dangers and risks that children encounter in today's society. These include, but are not limited to, online safety concerns, human trafficking, bullying, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation or abuse crimes. By staying informed and proactive, we can take steps to safeguard our children and preserve the values that are fundamental to a healthy and nurturing family environment. Tre is committed to ensuring that our federal laws reflect these values." (www.pennieforcongress.com)
  • "Tre is a fighter for the younger generation. He will continue to fight to defend our children from malicious actors online. Tre will implement policies to protect children from nefarious actors on social media seeking to indoctrinate children with harmful ideas, poison them with counterfeit drugs laced with fentanyl, or even to persuade them to participate in dangerous suicide games. (TikTok games). Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act (CDA230) was designed to protect online service providers from being held liable for the actions of third-party users. However, in the era of social media, tech giants have used this outdated law to claim immunity protection from illegal activities they knowingly facilitate, such as drug trafficking, terrorism, piracy, and numerous other offenses. As an early advocate for challenging social media following the Dallas, Texas shooting that claimed five police officers' lives, Tre is dedicated to reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act." (www.pennieforcongress.com)

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