Paul Junge's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Paul Junge did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "Honored to receive the Right to Life of Michigan endorsement. I am running for Congress in the 8th district because we deserve a Pro-Life Representative in Washington." (x.com)
- "I am pro-life. Life is a gift from God and there is no more vulnerable life than a baby in the womb. It's truly horrific that statewide Democrat elected officials have supported allowing the decision of whether a baby lives to be made even after that little life is outside of the womb. Partial-birth abortions, taxpayer-funding of abortions, and no-reason abortion-on-demand needs to end. The solution is life affirming alternatives, particularly support for soon-to-be mothers and adoption." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Paul Junge will keep the promise of Social Security and Medicare. For too long, politicians recklessly raided the Social Security Trust Fund. Paul will fight for fiscal responsibility in Washington DC and ensure Medicare provides seniors with the coverage and options they need to live a healthy retirement." (www.pauljunge.com)
- "Fair Trade, Fewer Regulations, Lower Taxes Paul Junge will always insist that all trade agreements benefit American workers first. He will fight for Congress to incentivize companies to bring operations back to the U.S. and invest in states like Michigan which have been harmed by the jobs shipped overseas â and he wonât stop until itâs done. Paul will fight for fewer government regulations and lower taxes so businesses can invest in expansion and new technologies, and families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars." (www.pauljunge.com)
- "President Trump's economy produced record low unemployment and higher incomes, particularly at the lower end of the wage scale, by encouraging hard work, entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation through low taxes and the elimination of burdensome regulations. Socialism, tax hikes, and crippling regulations would destroy any hope of a robust economic recovery, and we need a strong recovery to provide quality jobs, hope and opportunity for every American. I will support policies that simplify our tax code and make tax cuts for individuals permanent." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Fair Trade, Fewer Regulations, Lower Taxes Paul Junge will always insist that all trade agreements benefit American workers first. He will fight for Congress to incentivize companies to bring operations back to the U.S. and invest in states like Michigan which have been harmed by the jobs shipped overseas â and he wonât stop until itâs done. Paul will fight for fewer government regulations and lower taxes so businesses can invest in expansion and new technologies, and families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars." (www.pauljunge.com)
- "President Trump's economy produced record low unemployment and higher incomes, particularly at the lower end of the wage scale, by encouraging hard work, entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation through low taxes and the elimination of burdensome regulations. Socialism, tax hikes, and crippling regulations would destroy any hope of a robust economic recovery, and we need a strong recovery to provide quality jobs, hope and opportunity for every American. I will support policies that simplify our tax code and make tax cuts for individuals permanent." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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- "When Americans are attacked anywhere in the world, the U.S. must always respond to the threat. Further, Americaâs strong support for Israel reinforces our traditional bond and demonstrates that we stand with our freedom-loving allies. Paul will fight on the side of those who understand that terrorism can never be tolerated. America must always be a strong country ready to protect our interests, safeguard our people and stand up for our values. The U.S. military is the finest in the world and in Congress Paul will always work to make sure our men and women in uniform have the training and equipment they need to perform the well defined missions we ask them to undertake." (www.pauljunge.com)
- "Dan Kildee and Joe Bidenâs out-of-control spending has driven up the cost of living for every American. In Congress, I will support rational spending and end this ridiculous spending spree." (x.com)
- "The Democrats are on a reckless spending spree. The passing of their latest trillion-dollar tax hike is going to hurt Americans who can least afford it." (x.com)
- "This week's inflation report is further evidence that the Biden/Kildee economic policies are failing. Our spending is out of control and its hurting families across the country." (x.com)
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- "The Inflation Reduction Act will result in American Families earning less than $75,000 a year to get audited 60% more than they already were. This is just another blow for families who are already shelling out more money than ever for everyday necessities." (x.com)
- "This week's inflation report is further evidence that the Biden/Kildee economic policies are failing. Our spending is out of control and its hurting families across the country." (x.com)
- "In his most recent abuse of power, Joe Biden is planning to cancel up to $20,000 for Americans with student loans." (x.com)
- "Joe Bidenâs student loan forgiveness program benefits a small group of people while hurting Americans who can least afford it. This bailout is just another bad policy for America." (x.com)
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- "An All-Of-the-Above Approach. Paul Junge will fight for programs designed to protect the Great Lakes. Nationally, Paul supports an "all of the above" energy approach that includes more exploration, natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and safe pipelines like Line 5. Paul encourages private sector innovation toward renewable energy sources rather than government mandates resulting in higher taxes and job-killing regulations" (www.pauljunge.com)
- "On his first day in office, Joe Biden killed thousands of good paying jobs when he cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline. Now his policies are costing the average American household $1,000 or more in additional energy costs." (x.com)
- "An All-Of-the-Above Approach. Paul Junge will fight for programs designed to protect the Great Lakes. Nationally, Paul supports an "all of the above" energy approach that includes more exploration, natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and safe pipelines like Line 5. Paul encourages private sector innovation toward renewable energy sources rather than government mandates resulting in higher taxes and job-killing regulations" (www.pauljunge.com)
- "I am pro-Second Amendment and will fight efforts that attack lawful gun ownership, whether by unconstitutional red flags laws or any other means. The United States and Michigan Constitutions resolutely defend the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms, and efforts to remove this fundamental right strikes at the core of our freedom as Americans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Paul Junge is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and opposes efforts to infringe on lawful gun ownership. He believes in the culture of life and knows that a child is a precious gift from God. Paul will fight to protect and defend all of our constitutional rights." (www.pauljunge.com)
- Rated 92% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Paul Junge supports a patient-centered approach that focuses on the doctor-patient relationship and protecting those with pre-existing conditions. He supports improving efficiency through health savings accounts, combating lawsuit abuse, and allowing individuals and small businesses to join forces for better rates. Paul will fight for lower out-of-pocket costs by increasing the availability of generics, speeding up the FDA approval process, and providing greater price transparency." (www.pauljunge.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 was a President Trump Administration appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services where we enforced our immigration laws and put Americans first. I support Presidents Trump's efforts to build the Wall, end sanctuary cities, and secure our border" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Secure the Border, Stop Illegal Drug Flow. Paul Junge was a President Trump appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where he proudly fought to enforce our immigration laws to keep our country safe. Paul will fight to secure the border, build the wall, stop the deadly flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl, which is claiming lives at a horrific pace, and crack down on the tragedy of human trafficking." (www.pauljunge.com)
- "I was a President Trump Administration appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services where we enforced our immigration laws and put Americans first. I support Presidents Trump's efforts to build the Wall, end sanctuary cities, and secure our border" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Secure the Border, Stop Illegal Drug Flow. Paul Junge was a President Trump appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where he proudly fought to enforce our immigration laws to keep our country safe. Paul will fight to secure the border, build the wall, stop the deadly flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl, which is claiming lives at a horrific pace, and crack down on the tragedy of human trafficking." (www.pauljunge.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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