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Donna Deegan's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Donna Deegan 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.

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  • "It’s time for real fiscal sense in Washington. That means everyone pays their fair share: no more, no less." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "Our budget deficit will top $1 trillion this year because of 2018’s tax give-away. Of the Fortune 500 biggest companies in the United States, more than 60 of them paid not one dime in federal tax in 2018. Some of them also get subsidies from the government, meaning they made more from the government than they paid. They are escaping their responsibility by taking advantage of loopholes my opponent and his colleagues put in the law intentionally, like the ability to deduct the entire cost of private jets." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "I’m committed to protecting Floridians Medicare and Social Security." (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.
  • "Choose your socialism, my friend. Do you like to have your roads paid for? Should we fund our military? Of course we should. I happen to believe healthcare is a human right and the tired old uninformed labels are just that." (twitter.com)
  • "GOP repeatedly tries to repeal the ACA and it's protections for pre-existing conditions. They're trying to cut Medicare. But we've got plenty of money to send troops to the border to protect us from women and children seeking asylum." (twitter.com)
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  • "It’s time for real fiscal sense in Washington. That means everyone pays their fair share: no more, no less." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "Our budget deficit will top $1 trillion this year because of 2018’s tax give-away. Of the Fortune 500 biggest companies in the United States, more than 60 of them paid not one dime in federal tax in 2018. Some of them also get subsidies from the government, meaning they made more from the government than they paid. They are escaping their responsibility by taking advantage of loopholes my opponent and his colleagues put in the law intentionally, like the ability to deduct the entire cost of private jets." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "We need to rollback these tax giveaways. But more than that, we need to end corporate welfare. Companies should rise or fall on their own merits — that’s real capitalism." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "Not easy at all. I desperately wish this wasn’t necessary. Reality is though if we don’t massively test and get our arms around this before we "reopen", the death toll will soar and the economy will collapse further. We need to go big on relief and do what is needed to end this." (twitter.com)
  • "Thankfully, economic relief is on the way to small businesses and workers in Northeast Florida, but it’s still not enough. We will need more assistance, but what we really need right now is more tests." (www.facebook.com)
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  • "Some of our neighborhoods already flood on sunny days and Mayport Naval Base will be breached if we don’t take resiliency seriously. So far our steps have been woefully inadequate. It’s time to invest wisely in green technology that will create good jobs and preserve the future for our children and grandchildren. The cost of inaction will be far greater." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "I'm listening, and I have learned from your voices that it is clear my opponent is not representing the best interests of this district - including ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to every single person in #FL04, working to combat climate change as we face increased flooding and property damage in Northeast Florida, and securing good, high-paying jobs for our community." (www.facebook.com)
  • "In spite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, my opponent continues to call climate change a hoax. We can’t afford this type of head in the sand mentality. We should be good stewards to the Earth that God gave us." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "Salt water intrusion into our drinking water is already occurring and will only worsen as our greenhouse gases continue to rise. Toxic algae blooms mean there are times when we can’t fish, can’t swim, can’t enjoy boating. The health of the river is suffering. Our whole quality of life and economy are at stake." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "This is alarming for Northeast Florida, where the current GOP incumbent denies climate change and refuses to listen to the warnings from scientists and climatologists. We are already experiencing unprecedented levels of flooding in our district - Imagine the disastrous impact if a major hurricane were to hit our area directly. As the intensity and frequency of hurricanes continue, and tides rise, coastal properties and businesses will be threatened, and even our national security impacted, with rising tides impacting Naval Station Mayport. We must act now, before it's too late." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I’m honored to announce that I’ve been awarded the 2020 @MomsDemand #GunSense candidate distinction. It’s well past time for common sense solutions that both protect 2a rights and reduce gun violence." (twitter.com)
  • "I believe in the Second Amendment …. But I don’t believe in the NRA’s radical, dangerous agenda." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "The inability of Congress to pass common sense gun reform is not just a failure; it is immoral." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "Gee, I wonder why? GOP repeatedly tries to repeal the ACA and it's protections for pre-existing conditions. They're trying to cut Medicare. But we've got plenty of money to send troops to the border to protect us from women and children seeking asylum. #VoteThemOut." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m open-minded on how to get to universal healthcare but get there we must. In voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act, my opponent chose to throw 24 million people off of their insurance, a move that would have increased premiums by 50% over three years. I’ll do the opposite." (donnadeeganforcongress.com)
  • "I support the bill proposed by House Dems: 1. free testing for #coronavirus 2. health care workers support 3. unemployment insurance 4. food assistance 5. paid emergency medical leave Everyone should get behind this. It’s time to put people over politics." (twitter.com)
  • "We are not and it’s why we need mandatory paid sick leave and free testing right now. #COVID19." (twitter.com)
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  • "Immigration laws need fixing. Kicking kids out of the US who were brought by parents and only know this as home isn't who we are. #SaveDACA." (twitter.com)
  • "I started by acknowledging the system needs fixing. Reversing DACA is just in necessary and punitive." (twitter.com)
  • "So much to be depressed about with this administration it’s hard to keep up. DOJ now claiming Pre-existing conditions clause in ACA unconstitutional. Separating desperate parents seeking asylum from their kids. Horrifying." (twitter.com)
  • "North Korea is rapidly upgrading its nuclear research center, satellite images suggest, despite a vow to Trump to begin denuclearization." (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.

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