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Jimmy Ausbrooks' Issue Positions (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 2022.

  • "I am pro-choice! I feel that no one should govern a woman’s body but her." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm Hundred points symbol for women's rights, no man should ever have the right to tell a woman how to govern her body or reproductive choices." (twitter.com)
  • "No man should ever govern a woman's body and her reproductive choices." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans can't continue to defeat women's rights. Their actions will cost women their health, physically and mentally. No man should ever govern a woman's body and her reproductive choices. The protection of women rights and their choices should be personal and not political." (twitter.com)
  • "I am pro-choice! I feel that no one should govern a woman’s body but her." (twitter.com)
  • "Whether it is an expansion of Obama Care or Medicare for all, or Medicare for all that want it, He will fight for the most inclusive and best economic program to meet the needs of the American people." (jausbrooks.wixsite.com)
  • "I said I personally support Medicare for All, I firmly believe that everyone deserves healthcare and healthcare should not be a privilege." (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you Kamala, as a professional counselor and US Senate candidate in Kentucky, I’m an advocate for Mental Healthcare expansion and providing services to individuals and families. @jimmy4congress for Kentucky U.S. Senate." (twitter.com)
  • "We are 3 days from the deadline for 4th quarter fundraising and being transparent my campaign needs your contributions. Sadly the campaign needs money to make a difference against the establishment. We need campaign finance reform." (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.
  • "As a candidate for US Senate. I want to bring many innovations to Kentucky. 1) #LivingWages 2) #Infrastructure 3) Clean #GreenRenewableEnergy jobs and training. We can innovate Kentucky under new leadership and I’m striving to make this a reality. #JimmyForKentucky" (twitter.com)
  • "Jimmy wants to help build an economy that meets our families' and our community's needs. This requires financial responsibility and federal investment in our state." (jimmy4ky.com)
  • "Supporting @jimmy4congress for US Senate is supporting Infrastructure reform in Kentucky. Clean drinking water for rural communities, jobs, living wages, safer roads and bridges. We need to start building the Kentucky we deserve." (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.
  • "I totally support Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and free education! When I defeat and unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020 I will co-sponsor such a Bill and lobby across the isle to get this ? and I am asking for your support for my U S Senate campaign in Kentucky! #JimmyAusbrooks" (twitter.com)
  • "#JimmyAusbrooks is in favor of Student Loan Debt forgiveness, in recent research found that 50+ owe approximately $300 billion of the $1.5 Trillion. In 2004 student loan debt in America was less than $500 billion and in 15 years tripled! This has to stop and we have have free Ed" (twitter.com)
  • "Student loan forgiveness would enable growth, home ownership, and opportunities that have been muffled by those that have against the have nots. Providing independence is feared by current leadership and special interests. As a candidate for (KY) US Senate I’d forgive the debt!" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "He feels that it is important to bring the fossil fuel industry leaders, green and renewable energy industry leaders ,and government leadership to the table and seek both solutions to address climate change and proved opportunities for jobs and sustainable growth in our economy." (jimmyausbrooks.com)
  • "He supports re-engaging in the Paris Climate Accord, he supports environmental protections reforms and global restrictions. "Green/Renewable energy is the future". He believes that green and renewable energy resources can and should be utilized. He was to bring new technology to Kentucky and jobs." (jausbrooks.wixsite.com)
  • "I am candidate that supports our environment and the reduction of fossil fuel use. I support renewable energy resources. Our future depends on change. I'm committed to fight climate change and that starts with encouraging individuals to speak up and speak loud." (twitter.com)
  • "He supports re-engaging in the Paris Climate Accord, he supports environmental protections reforms and global restrictions. "Green/Renewable energy is the future". He believes that green and renewable energy resources can and should be utilized. He was to bring new technology to Kentucky and jobs." (jausbrooks.wixsite.com)
  • "Jimmy Ausbrooks supports the 2nd Amendment, he believes that Americans have a constitutional right to own guns. He grew up in rural Kentucky where it is almost second nature to hunt. He would never take away a personal desire or need to hunt and defend their home or families. He will however; stand up to anyone that thinks they need a semi-automatic weapon or weapon of war to either defend themselves or go hunting. Certain weapons are best left in the hands of our military and not civilians. To many lives are lost daily and school shootings, massacres in churches, mosques, and synagogues should have never become the norm of our evening news. Families should not fear going to Wal-Mart or a shopping mall." (jausbrooks.wixsite.com)
  • "Yes , it's way past the time to address common sense gun legislation." (twitter.com)
  • "I’ve never been nervous about running on #MedicareForAll. I support the best Healthcare program to provide everyone both quality and affordable care. If that program is M4A I will fight hard across the isle to secure the basic human right to healthcare. #HealthcareForAll" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I support healthcare for all, I want to see affordable coverage for all Americans. It must include pre-existing conditions, an expansion of mental healthcare and massive prescription drug price reductions. So, who Evers plan meet the needs I will support. I will not support less!" (twitter.com)
  • "The pharmaceutical industry is in for a wide awakening in 2020. As a candidate for Kentucky U.S. Senate I’m committed to helping people and not the corporations killing American citizens for profit. I would propose a mandate on the cost of prescription drugs that big Phar charges" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "He not only supports immigration reform, but refuses to penalize the hardworking individuals and their families trying to make a better life for themselves. He welcomes DREAMS, and work in diligently to grant these men and women full citizenship, not just a pathway to citizenship." (jausbrooks.wixsite.com)
  • "Removing Russia from SWIFT could be a deterrent.The removal may force Russia to stand down or strengthen Russia’s resolve to continue their actions toward Ukraine. The decision will have an impact on European countries that will be adversely effected and strained." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The $0 tax by major corporations have to stop. Second, we seriously have to ask ourselves do we want to give these corporations our hard earned money and allow them to just keep it! As a candidate for Kentucky U.S. Senate it’s my duty to rage against this political machine." (twitter.com)
  • "Kentucky farmers need to be a priority and my candidacy supports fair trade agreements that benefit the family farms, securing federal accountability to the men and women feeding our families." (twitter.com)
  • "If your a Farmer and want your farm and family protected from tariffs, climate change, and bankruptcy support @jimmy4congress for Kentucky’s US Senate!" (twitter.com)
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 person should be permitted to govern another woman's body, nor control her reproductive choices.
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
I believe we need to have programs that supports the need of our citizens, our retired seniors have worked hard all their life; they deserve to have peace and security, not fear and shame for the duration of life.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?
I believe the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals is a safeguard that on the surface presents transparency, and sadly circumvented in many incidents. I feel that strong government is a government of the people and not the government of the rich that buys or indirectly secures the government and the leaders.
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes 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?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
I believe we need to investigate, secure, and establish effective measures that will engage the problem, create boundaries and barriers to decrease financial unbalance and we are able to sustain balance in our economic development and in the event of a economic crisis this type of question will not need to be asked, because we have in place a secure and effective policy to immediately address and restore balance in our economy.
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
I support this because I am one of those that have a student loan debt that equals the purchase of a home, I rent because I cannot own a home & pay my student loans. I'm mental health counselor that lives in rural Kentucky and the average income for a mental health counselor in Kentucky is $38,000, I am not in the financial position to pay for two homes so to speak. I believe that forgiving student loans currently will be substance, but I am sure that the forgiveness of student loans will create more opportunities and strengthen our economy.
Unknown Position Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
The question of requirements to vote has been an issue that warrants action verses continued debate. I believe that a form of identification is a requirement to drive, cash a check, etc. What we need to define is what type of "government-issued identification". I believe we need to establish a set of standards and once those are established, we no longer need to debate, argue or blame anyone anymore. There are significantly more important issues facing Americans than this question. I fervently believe that no citizen should be restricted or denied their right to vote in any election.
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?
Yes Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
Yes Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs?
I support lowering the cost of prescription drugs, I cannot believe this is even a question worth asking. I do not know one person that would say NO, raise prices. The facts are we all know that we pay more for our prescriptions, here in our country where the medication is typically manufactured, yet others living around the world pay less for the same medications. Why are we still debating on a issue that we all know that lower prescription costs is a necessity, individuals should not have to make a choice between buying their medication or feeding their family.
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Unknown Position Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
Building walls are not the solution, it is only a band-aid, if we truly want to secure our boarders, then we need to look at why individuals are endangering their lives & their families to come to our country. We must go to the root of the problem; see how we can create opportunities for individuals and their families to remain in their homelands. In the meantime, we need to address reforming our current immigration policies that will address today's issues, today's exclusion, and be proactive in being prepared.Sitting on our laurels have not benefited our "issues" at the border.
Unknown Position Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Unknown Position Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
I believe that any such action that America has taken independently should have been done collectively among several concerned countries around the world. America no longer needs to accept and execute the financial responsibility to "police the world". I believe that helping in a collaborative measure is permittable and recommended. I understand the frustration of millions of Americans that struggle everyday and do not have "living wages" and we as a nation give billions of dollars annually to other nations, give billions of dollars in miliary aid, food, etc. and we have families homeless and hungry.
Unknown Position Do you support raising taxes, on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
Raising taxes is not the issue, it is a great "gotcha" for either political party. The truth is and we all know it, most Americans and small business pay their taxes. We all know that the rich&"big business" are the companies that are not paying their taxes and only making themselves richer. Economic growth requires responsibility, equality, and fair business practices. We do not have true tax representation and any alluding to taxation being fair and equal is a joke. I live in a country to rewards the few and punishes the nation. Tax reform is simple, we all pay.
No Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
Living wages, increase in the minimum wage to a minimum of $15 per hour. In 2010, the minimum wage was $7.25 and today, in 2022 the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Universal healthcare system for All, healthcare reform and expansion of services. Our healthcare system should provide quality care to all Americans regardless of their socioeconomic status. Healthcare should be a human right and never a privilege. Equality, Civil Rights and Social Justice, "We need to make a stand together celebrating inclusion and diversity, not hate and violence."

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