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Andrew Bales' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Andrew Bales 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.

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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 2020.

  • "I believe with all my heart and soul that life begins at conception. I will not vote for any legislation which uses American tax dollars for abortion, or which compels a physician to take the life of an unborn child." (www.facebook.com)
  • "No Bernie, abortion is NOT a constitutional right, LIFE, LIBERTY, and PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS are..." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I believe that government has no business running healthcare for Americans. The ACA was a disaster. There are many options besides a national Single Payor System, or expanding Medicare for all. These programs will cost trillions, they will bankrupt America, and they will lower the quality of healthcare in this country for all Americans." (www.balesforcongress.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I will not support any legislation that further chips away at Law abiding Citizens' rights to keep and bear arms, or that denies a citizen their right to due process under the law." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The 2nd Amendment is clear, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed". Gun control advocates claim certain firearms are too big, too scary, fire too many bullets, or are weapons of war. The list goes on and on, but what they want is to ultimately rid our country of firearms like Great Britain or Australia. " (www.balesforcongress.com)
  • "I believe that government has no business running healthcare for Americans. The ACA was a disaster. There are many options besides a national Single Payor System, or expanding Medicare for all. These programs will cost trillions, they will bankrupt America, and they will lower the quality of healthcare in this country for all Americans." (www.balesforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Sanctuary cities exacerbate our immigration problem. I support withholding Federal dollars for sanctuary cities who issue orders for their law enforcement to not cooperate with Federal Immigration authorities. Law enforcement must work together at the Federal, State, and Local levels to ensure the safety and liberty of American citizens." (www.balesforcongress.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.
  • "President Trump is standing up to China and demanding better trade agreements. Further, I agree with President Trumps handling of NAFTA and seeking better trade agreements with Mexico and Canada with USMCA." (www.balesforcongress.com)
  • "The Do nothing Democrats should take up USMCA! Our farmers are waiting!" (twitter.com)

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