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Steven Bond's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.

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Steven Bond 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.

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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.

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Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Crime & Public Safety: Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?

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"We must reduce the size of the federal government." (votestevebond.com)

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Economy: Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Economy: Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?

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"We must reduce the size of the federal government." (votestevebond.com)

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Education: Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?

Yes

"I fully support codifying locally, and federal election integrity reforms. Voting ID and voting reforms must be enacted." (votestevebond.com)

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Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?

"The phrase shall not be infringed applies to our rights. Rights are superior in law to privileges." (votestevebond.com)
"Red Flag Laws. These are constitutionally illegal. Our society has long recognized and abided by Due Process." (votestevebond.com)

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Health Care: Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Health Care: Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Health Care: Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Immigration: Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?

Yes

"The borders of this country must be secure." (votestevebond.com)

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Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

National Security: Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?

"The US is overextended globally. Our policies should not be influenced by the military industrial complex." (votestevebond.com)

National Security: Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?

"The US is overextended globally. Our policies should not be influenced by the military industrial complex." (votestevebond.com)

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Technology and Communication: Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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