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Andy Jacobs' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Andy Jacobs submitted the 2020 Political Courage Test after the official deadline.

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Indiana Congressional Election 2020 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I believe a woman has the right to make this difficult, personal decision. Outlawing abortion has a disparate impact. Historically the upper class still has access to these medical services while lower income people are left with crude back alley options. The existence of this right is settled Constitutional law. I would not have the authority as a legislator to interfere with that right even if I wanted to.
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
I would consider raising taxes on the highest earners. I support measures to ensure the solvency of Social Security and Medicare related to the payroll tax that funds them.
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
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?
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Generally no. It depends on individual circumstances. People who are firmly established here should not be deported.
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
1. Universal healthcare and reducing healthcare costs 2. Regulating campaign contributions and limiting the effects of money in politics 3. Reducing carbon emissions and promoting development of renewable energy.

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