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Mike Lynch's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Mike Lynch 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.

  • Voted against HB 22-1279: "Prohibits Restrictions on Reproductive Rights" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HB 22-1279: "Prohibits Restrictions on Reproductive Rights" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Tax reform will be a significant boost to the economy, but we need both economic growth and fiscal discipline to bring debt down. For too long, our federal government has stood between Americans and the ability to attain their American Dream. But recent success, thanks to President Trump in reforming our outdated and uncompetitive tax code and rolling back burdensome regulations have begun to get the federal government out of the way. But so much more still needs to be done." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Washington needs fiscal accountability to rein in out-of-control spending, not tax increases penalizing you and your family. The average American works hard each day to earn a living, spending the first three hours in a day working to pay their Federal, State, and Local taxes." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "In the cesspool of bureaucratic bungling, political posturing and clueless spending, Mike will stand as a voice of reason for what conservatives truly want- lower taxes and fiscal responsibility. While the rest of Washington, D.C. learns how to spell "budget", Mike will be ready on day one to slash wasteful spending and send bureaucrats packing." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Tax reform will be a significant boost to the economy, but we need both economic growth and fiscal discipline to bring debt down. For too long, our federal government has stood between Americans and the ability to attain their American Dream. But recent success, thanks to President Trump in reforming our outdated and uncompetitive tax code and rolling back burdensome regulations have begun to get the federal government out of the way. But so much more still needs to be done." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Washington needs fiscal accountability to rein in out-of-control spending, not tax increases penalizing you and your family. The average American works hard each day to earn a living, spending the first three hours in a day working to pay their Federal, State, and Local taxes." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "In the cesspool of bureaucratic bungling, political posturing and clueless spending, Mike will stand as a voice of reason for what conservatives truly want- lower taxes and fiscal responsibility. While the rest of Washington, D.C. learns how to spell "budget", Mike will be ready on day one to slash wasteful spending and send bureaucrats packing." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a nation, we must remember that we are bound by the laws that we have created, and no one is above the law. It is our duty as senators to ensure that the laws we pass are just and fair, and that they are enforced without bias or favor towards any individual or group. Furthermore, we must constantly strive to promote and encourage virtuous behavior in all aspects of society, as it is the foundation for a successful nation. It is our responsibility to lead by example and instill a sense of moral duty in our fellow citizens. But most importantly, we must ensure that justice is blind and administered equally to all, regardless of wealth, race, or status. It is the cornerstone of a fair and just society and we must never let it be compromised. In upholding the rule of law, we are not only preserving our freedoms and values, but also ensuring the well-being of our great nation. Let us continue to uphold and defend the rule of law for the betterment of all Americans." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "As home to Fort Carson, Peterson, Schriever, and Buckley Air Force bases, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado is at the forefront of our military’s mission to protect our nation and to train our nation’s young leaders. We must consistently and responsibly invest in our military to ensure the safety and security of Americans and our friends and allies around the world." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "For too long, taxpayers have footed the bill for reckless spending and out of control blank checks. With debt rising and an administration that has financially put us on the ropes, Mike Lynch will be a strong voice of reason for our nation. He has balanced budgets in the Colorado Legislature and is taking that wisdom to fight for us in D.C." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Washington needs fiscal accountability to rein in out-of-control spending, not tax increases penalizing you and your family. The average American works hard each day to earn a living, spending the first three hours in a day working to pay their Federal, State, and Local taxes." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "In the cesspool of bureaucratic bungling, political posturing and clueless spending, Mike will stand as a voice of reason for what conservatives truly want- lower taxes and fiscal responsibility. While the rest of Washington, D.C. learns how to spell "budget", Mike will be ready on day one to slash wasteful spending and send bureaucrats packing." (www.lynchforcolorado.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.
  • "Every source of energy available with Colorado’s abundant natural resources is an opportunity to grow jobs and cut costs for families. Mike Lynch supports a diverse energy portfolio from traditional to renewables and prioritizes innovation to keep costs low, provide domestic jobs and drive American prosperity." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "In Congress, I will continue to support developing and utilizing American energy of all kinds. This includes the use of traditional power like coal, oil, nuclear, natural gas, along with the use of renewable energy such as wind, solar, hydroelectric power, and geothermal. Keeping our nation at the forefront of energy research and development must be a goal of any federal energy policy." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Every source of energy available with Colorado’s abundant natural resources is an opportunity to grow jobs and cut costs for families. Mike Lynch supports a diverse energy portfolio from traditional to renewables and prioritizes innovation to keep costs low, provide domestic jobs and drive American prosperity." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "In Congress, I will continue to support developing and utilizing American energy of all kinds. This includes the use of traditional power like coal, oil, nuclear, natural gas, along with the use of renewable energy such as wind, solar, hydroelectric power, and geothermal. Keeping our nation at the forefront of energy research and development must be a goal of any federal energy policy." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "I am proud to support and protect an individual’s right to keep and bear arms. My position will continue to be in Congress to protect the Rights granted within the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The Second Amendment of our Constitution is fundamental to our American identity and is stitched into the fabric of our free society. As your Congressman, I will never vote to allow any Right granted to Americans under the Constitution to be removed or altered. I believe strongly, anything that would change or alter the United States Constitution should be voted on by a direct vote by the People – and never simply changed by elected officials." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • "Mike maintains his unwavering support for the Second Amendment, pledging to always protect the right to keep and bear arms. He will never stop fighting to preserve our constitutionally protected rights." (www.lynchforcolorado.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "As the minority leader in Colorado, Mike has made significant progress fighting the scourge of fentanyl on our streets resulting from our wide open Southern border. The next battle is at the Federal level in D.C.- where Mike must go to finally secure our border and finish the job." (www.lynchforcolorado.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.

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