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Jennifer Perelman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jennifer Perelman has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 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 2024.

  • "When we unseat Wasserman Schultz in the FL-25 Primary on Aug 20, I won’t write an op-Ed about Roe. Instead, I’ll be canvassing voters throughout the state to ensure Amendment 4 passes. And despite her divisive rhetoric, most red states vote YES on women’s reproductive freedom." (x.com)
  • "We need an economy that works for all of us: Social Security expansion and elimination of the cap." (www.jen2024.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We need an economy that works for all of us: Substantially increasing the top marginal tax rate on incomes above $10 million." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "In order for us to be able to implement ANY legislation that will benefit the American people, we must acknowledge that our campaign and electoral systems are in a state of severe disrepair. Our government has been purchased by corporate interests. In order for us to reclaim our country from the hands of corporations, we must ensure a level playing field for political candidates, and demand election integrity." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "In order for us to reclaim our country from the hands of corporations, we must ensure a level playing field for political candidates, and demand election integrity: Introducing a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "We need to recreate a system of justice and safety that protects ALL of us: Ending qualified immunity for police." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Despite a military budget of just under $1 trillion, America’s pattern of military imperialism has been a complete failure. From Central America to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the entire world bears scars of U.S. imperialism. Without provocation, and without formal declarations of war, the United States has been on a global warpath since the end of World War II. These wars have been for profit, not the defense of our nation and our people." (www.jen2024.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Providing federal loans and grants to municipalities and counties for the construction of affordable housing." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Providing federal funding incentives to states for enacting "Housing First" policies" (www.jen2024.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Cancelling student debt is both an economic AND racial justice issue. Black graduates owe ~$25k more in student loan debt than white graduates and are the most likely to struggle due to repayments. To close the racial wealth gap, we need bold policy solutions, not baby steps." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Climate change is the single greatest threat facing our planet. Yet, despite the abundance of scientific evidence, multi-national fossil fuel corporations continue to profit at the expense of our environment. Investing in infrastructure and programs to protect the communities in this country that are most vulnerable to the impact of the climate crisis. This is especially critical in South Florida where we are "ground zero" for the climate effect of sea-level rise." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Banning fossil fuel leases on public lands in order to keep oil, gas, and coal in the ground." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Protecting and growing America’s public lands and waters, and natural monuments, for future generations." (www.jen2024.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The guarantee of healthcare to all people as a right, not a privilege, through a Medicare-for-all, single-payer program." (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Want to elect an anti-Zionist Jew who is fighting for bold policies like Medicare for All and a jobs guarantee? Sign up to volunteer and help us win on Aug 20!" (x.com)
  • "The United States currently has the greatest level of wealth inequality since the "Gilded Era." The three richest people in this country have more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population. It's time for Medicare-for-all. We should not have to wait any longer for a tuition-free college education. The time for change is now!" (www.jen2024.org)
  • "Medicare for all is a family-first policy. Universal child care is a family-first policy. Guaranteed paid leave is a family-first policy. Our representatives say they care about families, but they don't seem to be doing much for them." (x.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.
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?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
I support a single-payer Medicare for All system, as well as expansion of Social Security. I support eliminating the cap for social security.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I support transitioning to a publicly-financed election system.
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?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
I support a payroll guarantee as opposed to unemployment benefits. I also support prioritizing small businesses over large corporations.
Yes 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")?
Yes Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
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.)?
I support trade deals that work to the advantage of American Labor. I support agreements that mandate living wages and fair treatment of both domestic and international workers.
Our top three priorities are Medicare for All, addressing the climate crisis, and criminal justice reform (abolishing for-profit prisons and decriminalization of marijuana).

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