James Pruden's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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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 2022.
- "I support the re-introduction of the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, outlawing the sale of fetal parts, terminating government funding (directly and indirectly) of abortions, requiring counseling for alternative choices and informed consent, and ultimately restrictions that are minimally consistent with the Texas Heartbeat Law." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- "Prior to the commencement of the Biden administration, America was experiencing the longest economic expansion since 1854, with record low unemployment for individuals of every race, age and gender. That economic success was prompted by reforms in federal regulations and trade, targeted tax cuts, energy independence and free market programs that empowered working Americans and businesses." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "I will also reject socialist indoctrination in our academic institutions; and in particular, the use of critical race theory (CRT) and other progressive programs intended to manufacture religious, class, race and gender distrust, hatred and conflict." (www.jimprudenforcongress.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 will continue to defend Americans 2nd Amendment rights along with the right to defend their persons and property. While it is clear that banning or confiscating firearms would make no material difference if an individual intends to commit murder or mass murder, there is an urgent need to examine and pursue methods of threat identification and intervention. Also, we must compel enforcement of existing laws, address contemporary cultural changes associated with acceptance of violent crime, and implement effective deterrence measures." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- "Replacing Obama Care (The "ACA") with a Sensible Healthcare System for All" (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I support finishing the wall and securing the border, outlawing sanctuary cities, enacting a zero tolerance policy on illegal border crossings, and aggressively enforcing existing laws currently being ignored. I also support an immigration plan that would continue with the spirit of accepting those seeking bona fide political refuge, providing for entry based upon merit, and authorizing entry only after extensive and appropriate screening." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- "I support finishing the wall and securing the border, outlawing sanctuary cities, enacting a zero tolerance policy on illegal border crossings, and aggressively enforcing existing laws currently being ignored. I also support an immigration plan that would continue with the spirit of accepting those seeking bona fide political refuge, providing for entry based upon merit, and authorizing entry only after extensive and appropriate screening." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
- "I support securing the border, outlawing sanctuary cities, enacting a zero tolerance policy on illegal border crossings, and aggressively enforcing existing laws that are currently being ignored. I will also support re-introducing Kates law." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I will pursue legislation to ensure security for the Jewish community that includes aggressively opposing the BDS movement, and radical Islamic and Neo Nazi movements oppression of American Jews. I support the Abraham Accords and associated middle east normalization with Israel, Israels sovereignty over the strategic Golan Heights, and its legal rights to civilian settlements in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria)." (www.jimprudenforcongress.com)
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