Matthew Best's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Matthew Best 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.
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.
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- "We need to confront that many aged workers do not want to be retrained and work towards a graceful phased out retirement, strengthening social security along the way." (twitter.com)
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- "By supporting a broad rural funding package we can adopt policies and provide funding for businesses large and small, looking to increase our farming activity, putting miners to work on infrastructure, investing in tourism and protecting our natural heritage." (twitter.com)
- "We need an infrastructure package for Kentucky. We have the builders, now they need the funding. A Green New Deal will bring much needed funding to Kentucky. I will work with all members of Congress to provide a clear path forward for rural development." (twitter.com)
- "We need to work to address zoning, taxes, infrastructure, education, and small business funding in a way that aids us." (twitter.com)
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- "@MarkMeadows on @CBSThisMorning said the administration is on the same page with both parties in Congress on enhanced unemployment benefits, school aid, additional small business PPP funding, food stamps, and eviction protections. So letâs get something done." (twitter.com)
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- "We need an infrastructure package for Kentucky. We have the builders, now they need the funding. A Green New Deal will bring much needed funding to Kentucky. I will work with all members of Congress to provide a clear path forward for rural development." (twitter.com)
- "We need an infrastructure package for Kentucky. We have the builders, now they need the funding. A Green New Deal will bring much needed funding to Kentucky. I will work with all members of Congress to provide a clear path forward for rural development." (twitter.com)
- "Common Sense Gun Reform " (twitter.com)
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- "We need to be sure we are providing adequate PPE, sick leave, and access to daily testing for our officers." (twitter.com)
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- "@realDonaldTrump reimposing sanctions on Iran is news that could end his run for re-election. Virtually the entire world is standing against his decision. Why? Because they are hard hit by #covid19. Trump has no moral compass, no compassion, and no humanity." (twitter.com)
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