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Melissa Watson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Melissa Watson 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.

  • "Finally, when I am elected to Congress, I will do everything in my power to protect Roe v. Wade. I won't stop fighting for women's reproductive health." (www.melissawatsonforcongress.com)
  • "In 2019 alone, 58 new abortion restrictions were enacted in law. And 25 abortion BANS in 12 states. Last month, GOP Congress members filed a request to completely overturn #RoevWade. Next month, a Louisiana abortion law to be reviewed by Supreme Court. We must protect Roe v Wade!" (twitter.com)
  • "The #TrumpBudget will pay for tax cuts to the wealthy & Donald's border wall by slashing billions from our country's social safety net. Farmers, teachers, him, her, them, Democrat, Republican, Independent - make no mistake: we will ALL suffer (unless you're in the top 1%)" (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'm fighting back w/fellow activists & allies against systemic racism in our country. SIGN OUR PETITION NOW to demand #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd - a key first step in paving the way to end police brutality." (twitter.com)
  • "We need police reform NOW!!!" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Improving our infrastructure is about more than just unsightly appearances and potholes. With tourism being our leading industry, it is crucial to our local economy that we continue to make South Carolina an appealing destination that is easy to navigate and appealing to visitors." (www.melissawatsonforcongress.com)
  • "Trump promised infrastructure funding, but we barely got enough to build a single bridge. And his pal Tom Rice only cares about fixing wealthy areas. It's harming our quality of life in SC. Help me fight in Congress for an infrastructure transformation!" (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Melissa will continue to fight for tax credits for companies and tax payers that invest in solar technology. Solar technology helps to take some of the stress off of our overloaded electrical grids while providing new power sources. Solar power provides clean energy." (www.melissawatsonforcongress.com)
  • "Clean air and water are vital to our health which is why Melissa will strengthen EPA standards on air and water quality not lower them." (www.melissawatsonforcongress.com)
  • "The House has passed several common-sense gun laws that don’t take away the second amendment, but simply help keep it under control. Yet they sit in McConnell’s graveyard because he cares about the NRA more than our safety." (twitter.com)
  • "We need ACTION — we need the Senate to pass common-sense gun reform." (twitter.com)
  • "It shouldn't take a global pandemic to show the importance of paid sick leave in keeping the public safe. But now, we MUST do more to ensure paid leave extends BEYOND public health crises." (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.
  • 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.

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