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Elizabeth Joy's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Elizabeth Joy did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 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 2022.

  • "Today the United States Supreme Court has rightfully ruled that abortion laws must be returned to the states. As a woman, mother and grandmother, I have never been shy about my pro life stance. I believe all life should be protected from the womb to the elderly and everyone in between. I am also an I ardent advocate of adoption, foster parenting, and funding pregnancy centers to aid women in need." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Voted No on Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act requiring doctors to perform life saving measures to infants born alive when they have a beating heart, voluntary muscle movement or pulsating umbilical cord." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "Voted No on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act prohibiting abortion 20 weeks or later when the child can feel pain." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "Liz supports the protection of all life from the womb to the elderly, including disabled and vulnerable individuals. She opposes extreme measures favored by the radical left, including late-term and partial-birth abortion, and strongly supports the rights of parents for parental notification if a minor seeks an abortion." (joyfornewyork.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.
  • "Supports our Law Enforcement & Rejects Calls to “Defund our Police” (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "I am the only law & order candidate in the Capital Region. My failed opponent, Paul Tonko sides with Hochul & Biden, refusing to address out of control violent crime! Repeal bail reform, fund our police, put violent criminals behind bars & save NY lives!" (twitter.com)
  • "Supports the Protect and Serve Act of 2018 supporting the protection of law enforcement by making it a felony to knowingly assault a law enforcement officer." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Supports lowering federal taxes in conjunction with federal spending cuts across the board given our current $27 Trillion Dollar Federal Debt protecting the next generation from bearing the burden of our debt." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "Would support increased funding and stimulus for COVID-19 to our residents’ municipalities, first responders, and five area hospitals," (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "From record-high gas prices and groceries, New York can’t afford the Tonko-Biden agenda. Despite causing economic pain to all Americans, the Democrats are doubling down on their disastrous anti-fossil fuel policies, forcing cost increases across the board. We need new leadership in Washington now to reverse course." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "Inflation is at a 40-year high and is rising steeply every single month. This hidden tax on hardworking New York families is a direct result of the out-of-control spending and money-printing policies of the Biden Administration and its Democrat allies like her opponent, Paul Tonko, controlling Congress." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "American taxpayers should not have an increase of their taxes by an estimated $2,085.59 in order to pay off other people’s debts. It’s just wrong. We don’t take others’ hard earned money-that’s called stealing." (twitter.com)
  • "It took 10 years of our marriage to pay my husband’s undergrad. student loans off.Then to get through med. school he signed up to serve our country/U.S.Army. He took xtra shifts in ER’s to make $ to support our family.We’re not responsible to pay your student debt #BernieSanders" (twitter.com)
  • "The American people are done with elitist hypocrite politicians! 2022 will be a massive hit back on these out of control mandates by leftists. In order to prevail- we must ensure election integrity-mandatory voter ID! Don’t forget biggest hypocrite of them all is Kathy Hochul!" (twitter.com)
  • "We need Voter ID! #ElectionFraud" (twitter.com)
  • "As your Congresswoman, Liz will support new oil and gas development on federal lands, fight to restart the Keystone XL pipeline, support nuclear power and advance regulatory reforms to streamline the permitting process." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "We must have a diverse energy policy, which includes an all-of-the-above energy strategy that declares our energy independence and lowers costs for consumers." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • 100% Rating from New York state Rifle and Pistol Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 92% Rating from the National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This leaves law abiding NY’ers defenseless. It’s completely Unconstitutional. Will have to be challenged in Supreme Court. Kathy “The Tyrant” Hochul is utterly out of control and has done nothing to stop real gun violence terrorizing New Yorkers." (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.
  • "In Congress, Liz will fight to secure our border, stop the flow of illegal drugs, end catch and release, increase the number of border control agents and deport dangerous criminals." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "The policies of Joe Biden and radical Democrats like Paul Tonko have resulted in growing numbers of illegal immigrants crossing into our country unchecked, the flooding of our streets with illegal drugs and guns and giving rise to horrifying human trafficking." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "This is a national crisis. The failure of the Tonko-Biden open border agenda has led to illegal fentanyl pouring into our communities across the country, which is fueling the addiction crisis that is killing our friends, family and neighbors here in New York. Every 8 minutes we lose a precious life to fentanyl poisoning in this country and it must stop." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "Biden Administration & my opponent, Paul Tonko are responsible for inundation of illegal immigrants pouring into our Country. Crime is out of control, deadly fentanyl is at an all time high & Dems are pushing to give illegals voting rights. Dem policies are ruining our Country!" (twitter.com)
  • "While the Biden Administration secretly flies illegal immigrants during the dead of night into our state, New York is now allowing non-citizens to vote in our elections. This is the ultimate betrayal of Americans and New Yorkers by our own government and elected officials." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden Administration & my opponent, Paul Tonko are responsible for inundation of illegal immigrants pouring into our Country. Crime is out of control, deadly fentanyl is at an all time high & Dems are pushing to give illegals voting rights. Dem policies are ruining our Country!" (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, Liz will fight to secure our border, stop the flow of illegal drugs, end catch and release, increase the number of border control agents and deport dangerous criminals." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "While the Biden Administration secretly flies illegal immigrants during the dead of night into our state, New York is now allowing non-citizens to vote in our elections. This is the ultimate betrayal of Americans and New Yorkers by our own government and elected officials." (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.
  • "In Congress, she will fight every day to block the Democrats’ failed policies. She supports lowering taxes, limiting government regulations, and unleashing America’s energy industry to bring costs down immediately." (joyfornewyork.com)
  • "I was happy to be out supporting Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin’s event tonight, celebrating lower taxes, job creation and service improvements. Every New Yorker wants that!" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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