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Jesse Jensen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

  • "BREAKING: Congresswoman Kim Schrier just voted to pass a partisan spending bill that busts the spending caps put forth by the 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement and includes a number of poison pills: Rolls back pro-life policies including the Mexico City Policy...We need a Representative that will fight for Conservative Values. Please cast your vote for me by August 4th!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "As your Representative, I will: Fight to keep taxes low for the middle class" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Jesse Jensen knows that we need to lessen the burden on hardworking Americans. Record inflation is crushing Washington families who are trying to put food on the table and fill their gas tanks. On top of the high cost of living, ever-increasing taxes are putting a strain on our communities. Jesse will work to put a stop to the failed policies that have caused prices to skyrocket, and he’ll fight to lower taxes and make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. Our families and small businesses cannot afford to pay more." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "Nancy Pelosi and House Dems continue to push for radical tax increases without bipartisan consensus. As your Representative, I will make sure your money stays in your pocket and out of the hands of government." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Recent deregulation and tax cuts provided the strongest economic recovery ever on record. We saw historic unemployment levels, an increase in non-manager wages, and a booming stock market." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "All Americans deserve access to quality and timely health care, regardless of economic or social status. The most vulnerable, including those with pre-existing conditions and those who cannot afford health insurance, must be protected. As a prior kidney dialysis healthcare Director, I've seen firsthand what the sickest amongst us have to endure to get care. Therefore, I will be a healthcare champion for all while keeping costs down and limiting the amount that we, as a Nation, spend on health care. No one should be turned away for care for fear of losing their life savings or their home because of a visit to the hospital. As your Representative, I will: Fight to provide care for those with pre-existing conditions. Ensure no one can lose their insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Fight to ensure those who can't afford coverage will have access to care. Fight to make sure preventative care is prioritized amongst our highest risk populations" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Medicare provides millions of seniors and other Americans with access to health care and prescription drugs to keep them healthy and improve their quality of life, which is why it's critical we preserve and strengthen this program. The same goes for Social Security, which provides financial security to millions of seniors, children, and Americans with disabilities. As your Representative, I will: I will fight to reach bipartisan consensus to protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security without taking benefits away from the millions of Americans who currently receive them and ensure future generations have access to these critical programs" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • "Major US Cities have been burned by Anarchists who want to defund the police. I have seen firsthand what the absence of law enforcement looks like having deployed to Afghanistan on four combat tours. It is the Government's job to enforce laws, protect personal safety, and protect private property. We need our Police forces to protect citizens, and I'm proud of the men and women who wear the uniform and put their lives on the line to protect us. We also need to weed out bad actors in the Police Department. Today in the US a Black Man is 2.5 times more likely to be shot by the Police than a white man. That is why I would have voted for the JUSTICE Act, a common-sense approach to reduce Police excessive use of force and Police bias. Sadly, my opponent voted against this bipartisan police reform bill written by one of only two African American men in the Senate. The JUSTICE Act would have done the following: Chokeholds: Narrowly defines the practice by applying it only to something done with the goal of incapacitating someone. It also conditions federal grants on banning chokeholds and calls on DOJ to develop new chokehold restrictions. Officer Misconduct: Leaves current law intact and instead addresses excessive use of force by incentivizing law enforcement agencies to provide officers with de-escalation and bystander training. It also creates a National registry for Officer misconduct that will be accessible by the more than 14,000 police departments in the US. This will prevent bad apples from simply moving from one Police Department to the next. No knock warrants: Requires reporting when no-knock warrants are used. Body cameras: Appropriates funds for local and state law enforcement agencies for body cameras. It also mandates their use. Racial Bias: Establishes a program through the National Museum of African American History that focuses on the history of racism in American, with the goal of training people to educate State and local law enforcement personnel. It also creates a Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys that would study issues that affect Black men and boys, such as homicide rates, arrest and incarceration rates, poverty, violence, disparate income and wealth levels, health issues, and school performance. Use of Force Data: Requires State and local law enforcement agencies that receive federal grant money to report to the FBI use of force incidents, including information on the officers and individuals involved, which the FBI would be required to publish. Grant funding would be reduced for jurisdictions that do not comply with the reporting requirement. Lynching: Makes lynching a Federal Crime." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our selfless law enforcement officers are navigating a minefield and have genuine concerns about whether they’ll be able to protect our communities. Kim Schrier voted to defund the police while funding security for herself at the Capitol. Jensen will fight Schrier and AOC’s plans to defund the police, and he’ll support our officers, making sure they have the training and equipment they need to keep our neighborhoods safe." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "Having served as an Army Ranger in the War on Terror, Jensen knows the world is a safer place with strong American leadership on the global stage. We cannot underfund our troops and operate from a position of weakness like we are under the far-left Democrats in DC. With threats from Russia and China on the rise, Jensen will fight to make sure our military is ready to defend American families." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "The Biden administration’s reckless spending is hurting American families. As your Representative, I will fight to keep costs low and promote fiscal responsibility." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Traffic is staggering and only getting worse. The West Seattle Bridge's failure is yet another example of our crumbling infrastructure. We need frugal solutions that will deliver the most value for every taxpayer dollar we spend. We have been blessed with massive growth-- it's time our infrastructure catches up. As your Representative, I will fight to: Get a third lane added to I-90. The Kittitas Upper County needs access to Western Washington for both commuters and goods coming from Central Washington.? Expand the height of Stampede Pass- with a public/private partnership. This will allow double-stacked shipping containers to pass through, providing a much needed access point to the ports in western Washington for the growers and orchardists of central Washington, bring over 100 family-wage jobs to an inland port in Ellensburg, and reduce traffic in the Auburn area, as well as decrease pollution." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Under President Joe Biden, government spending is out of control. Liberal Democrats are blowing out the national debt by spending trillions of taxpayer dollars on packages full of funding for far-left pet projects. Jesse’s business experience included managing both revenue and costs, something many in Congress have never had to do. We need to fix this like any American family would – balance the budget and spend less than we take in." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "Jesse Jensen knows that we need to lessen the burden on hardworking Americans. Record inflation is crushing Washington families who are trying to put food on the table and fill their gas tanks. On top of the high cost of living, ever-increasing taxes are putting a strain on our communities. Jesse will work to put a stop to the failed policies that have caused prices to skyrocket, and he’ll fight to lower taxes and make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. Our families and small businesses cannot afford to pay more." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "'Politico.com: House Democrats plan 26.5 percent corporate rate as part of multritrillion tax hike: “Taken together, the proposals would be the biggest tax increase in decades.” Nancy Pelosi and House Dems continue to push for radical tax increases without bipartisan consensus. As your Representative, I will make sure your money stays in your pocket and out of the hands of government." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Recent deregulation and tax cuts provided the strongest economic recovery ever on record. We saw historic unemployment levels, an increase in non-manager wages, and a booming stock market." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As your Representative, I will: Fight for the fiscal stimulus our workers and businesses need. Push for direct stimulus that can be spent to restart our economy and get kids back to school." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "My old boss, Senator John Thune, just took to the Senate floor and called for action. I’m stunned that the Democrats in the Senate blocked this bi-partisan bill to bring relief to the people of Washington and the Nation. I hope they burn the midnight oil tonight and “check partisan politics at the door” to come up with a relief package that is so desperately needed." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Amazing turn out at the State Capitol yesterday calling attention to the terribly written compulsory Sex Education bill! This was a rushed piece of legislation that I still don’t understand. At best, it is incomplete and ambiguous, at worst it sexualizes children and robs them of their innocence in Kindergarten. I truly hope the Governor will veto this bill." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I will be a vocal advocate for our youth. Education is the first step in a ladder to a better life and as the Father of three I know we need to provide the best possible education for our kids. As your Representative, I will focus on: Higher Education: We need more vocational training in our High Schools. We have a huge shortage of skilled labor in the trades, and I firmly believe that a degree from a University is not the only path to the American Dream. I will fight for more post high school education options, starting with Pell Grant flexibility to allow students the option to pursue technical education programs. Local Control: Education decisions should be made at the local school board level provided the school system can meet national standards for educational excellence. I am proud to be a signatory to get R-90 on the ballot in an effort to repeal the Sex Education bill that was pushed through the State Legislature. Rural Broadband Access: I will fight for better broadband access for our rural communities. Even after we can get our kids back to school full time, we need better access to information for all of our students." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our students have fallen behind because of extended school closings, lower school standards, and political agendas. Rather than working together for our kids, school leaders are treating parents as adversaries. Jesse will fight to empower parents, work for curriculum transparency and restore commonsense for Washington schools. We need schools working with parents on educational excellence for everyone and rewarding achievement." (jessejensen4congress.com)
  • "BREAKING: Congresswoman Kim Schrier just voted to pass a partisan spending bill that busts the spending caps put forth by the 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement and includes a number of poison pills: - Limits domestic energy production by restricting oil and gas production in ANWR and preventing new offshore energy exploration...Provides $500 million for the Green Climate Fund...We need a Representative that will fight for Conservative Values. Please cast your vote for me by August 4th!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "I am proud to say that I have climbed Mt. Rainier three times and summited twice. I want the glacier to be there when my kids are old enough to climb it with me and for generations beyond. We must take action to protect our children's future. Man-made environmental impacts left unchecked will destroy our forests, impact our agricultural communities, and melt our snowpack. We need to take action to arrest the impacts human actions have on the environment. That said, the solutions we put forth must be scalable, global in nature, and must not destroy the economy in the process of being implemented. We need to encourage promising new technologies, such as carbon capture, that literally take carbon out of the air while removing roadblocks to further innovation. As your Representative, I will: Manage our forests to reduce wildfires, fight beetle infestations, and provide jobs. Fight to reduce regulations around promising new carbon capture technologies. Champion innovative ways to reduce carbon. Fight to ensure equal access to our Federal lands for all. Push for common sense methods to reduce pollution of our rivers and lands" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "No, @RepKimSchrier Blaming you for blocking energy independence legislation and JoeBiden for canceling the Keystone XL pipeline for higher gas prices isn’t unAmerican, it’s factually accurate." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I am proud to say that I have climbed Mt. Rainier three times and summited twice. I want the glacier to be there when my kids are old enough to climb it with me and for generations beyond. We must take action to protect our children's future. Man-made environmental impacts left unchecked will destroy our forests, impact our agricultural communities, and melt our snowpack. We need to take action to arrest the impacts human actions have on the environment. That said, the solutions we put forth must be scalable, global in nature, and must not destroy the economy in the process of being implemented. We need to encourage promising new technologies, such as carbon capture, that literally take carbon out of the air while removing roadblocks to further innovation. As your Representative, I will: Manage our forests to reduce wildfires, fight beetle infestations, and provide jobs. Fight to reduce regulations around promising new carbon capture technologies. Champion innovative ways to reduce carbon. Fight to ensure equal access to our Federal lands for all. Push for common sense methods to reduce pollution of our rivers and lands" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’m saddened to hear of the stabbings in New York over Hanukkah and of today’s shooting at a Church in Texas. The fact that the congregants at the church in Texas shot the intruder before more loss of life occurred is something to be grateful for. It is also the reason I believe in the need to protect the second amendment. Even if we were able to take all guns off the streets, evil will find a way to inflict harm. Good guys and gals with guns should have the right to bear arms to protect themselves and their families." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Second Amendment: I am a staunch defender of the second Amendment and will fight to protect our right to bear arms. Access to firearms is a Constitutionally protected right in this Country, and I will fight hard to defend it. We must also ensure we keep guns out of the wrong hands, promote personal responsibility, and advocate for gun safety education without infringing on the People's Constitutional right. We must promote gun safety education, not legislate it." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "All Americans deserve access to quality and timely health care, regardless of economic or social status. The most vulnerable, including those with pre-existing conditions and those who cannot afford health insurance, must be protected. As a prior kidney dialysis healthcare Director, I've seen firsthand what the sickest amongst us have to endure to get care. Therefore, I will be a healthcare champion for all while keeping costs down and limiting the amount that we, as a Nation, spend on health care. No one should be turned away for care for fear of losing their life savings or their home because of a visit to the hospital. As your Representative, I will: Fight to provide care for those with pre-existing conditions. Ensure no one can lose their insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Fight to ensure those who can't afford coverage will have access to care. Fight to make sure preventative care is prioritized amongst our highest risk populations" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "BREAKING: Congresswoman Kim Schrier just voted to pass a partisan spending bill that busts the spending caps put forth by the 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement and includes a number of poison pills: Blocks funds for the border wall and other projects along the southern border...We need a Representative that will fight for Conservative Values. Please cast your vote for me by August 4th!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "We must protect our borders, both North and South. The administration has done a good job working with Mexico to reduce the influx of illegal immigration coming from Central America into the United States. I will work with the Administration to provide funding to develop both a physical barrier as well as technology to reduce incursions into the US. As your Representative, I will fight for: Strong borders that stop illegal immigration. Labor access that our Farmer's and Orchardists need. Ensuring that the US still attracts the best and brightest legal immigrants who come here to create jobs and make our Country even more dynamic" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We must protect our borders, both North and South. The administration has done a good job working with Mexico to reduce the influx of illegal immigration coming from Central America into the United States. I will work with the Administration to provide funding to develop both a physical barrier as well as technology to reduce incursions into the US. As your Representative, I will fight for: Strong borders that stop illegal immigration. Labor access that our Farmer's and Orchardists need. Ensuring that the US still attracts the best and brightest legal immigrants who come here to create jobs and make our Country even more dynamic" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Kim Schrier called the Iran Nuclear Deal "a huge step forward." Re-entering a deal with a sworn enemy that jeopardized national security and gave the top state sponsor of terror a path to a nuclear arsenal isn't a step forward. It's a recipe for disaster." (www.facebook.com)
  • "After almost two decades of protracted war, the US signed a deal today that lays the ground work for peace in Afghanistan. I’m cautiously optimistic that this will greatly reduce the violence long enough for a broader peace accord to be reached with the Afghan government taking the lead. We need to always prevent acts of terror on US soil and I take the President at his word that we will go back in if the Taliban doesn’t live up to its end of the deal. Now we need to take cautious care about enforcement of this deal and ensure that there is long term Afghan support for their hard won liberal rights. This is just the first step, but a big step in the right direction." (www.facebook.com)
  • "This is an abandonment of our allies who have fought and died to defeat ISIS. I’m disappointed by the administration’s lack of moral courage to stop it. This is paving the way for a resurgence of ISIS. We should be grateful the Kurds are fighting the terrorists in Syria so they don’t come to America, not abandoning them to be killed by our so called allies. We need to do better by those who are willing to lay down their lives in defense of what is right." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Great news for the 8th Congressional District and the country!: 'President Trump delivers on his promises to American workers. #USMCAWIN USMCA means: $68 billion in new economic growth. $34 billion in new auto manufacturing investment. 176,000 new American jobs. President Trump continues to deliver for American workers and families.'" (www.facebook.com)
  • "So much for walking and chewing gum at the same time. Washington Farmers deserve action. They deserve a Congress that can deliver a trade deal." (www.facebook.com)

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