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Michael Vilardi's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Michael Vilardi has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2020 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Florida Congressional Election 2020 Political Courage Test

Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No 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 want to put more money back into the pockets of senior citizens by making Social Security tax-free.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Unknown Position Do you support increasing defense spending?
If necessary.
No 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?
The 20 or 21% is fine.
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
I support tax credits for the consumer.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
No Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
I have a better health care plan on my website. vilardi2020.com. As a small business owner, I would be adversely affected and could not afford to pay for paid medical leave.
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Only if they have committed a felony crime, such as a murder, assault, rape, etc...
Yes 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?
Unknown Position Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
On trade, I will act in the best interest of the United States of America.
1) Make social security tax free 2) Term limits for congressmen and senators 3) Make unemployment compensation tax-exempt 4) Reform the IRS, so that the tax-payer gets better service 5) Quality health care for all. You can see all the details on my website, vilardi2020.com 6) Take the schedule D $3,000 loss limitation and increase it to $10,000

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