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Claudia Zapata's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Claudia Zapata 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.

  • "I stand in solidarity with PRO-CHOICE folx. Banning abortion at 6 weeks is cruel and inhumane." (twitter.com)
  • "Abortion is a healthcare right. What are Democrats waiting for? Abolish the filibuster. Codify Roe v Wade." (twitter.com)
  • "I am pro-choice and more “pro-life” than you are. In Congress I will fight to codify Roe v. Wade AND expand social services to address maternal/infant mortality rates." (twitter.com)
  • "Marching in the streets because that’s what nasty women do. Our body, our choice. #Roe" (twitter.com)
  • "I am fighting for universal healthcare and increased preventative and routine healthcare clinics in rural areas. Having insurance, Medicaid, or VA benefits does not benefit those who lack access to healthcare facilities." (ballotpedia.org)
  • "Claudia supports a Green New Deal, Housing for All, $15 Minimum Wage, overturning Citizen’s United, and so much more." (www.conclaudia.com)
  • "Claudia supports a Green New Deal, Housing for All, $15 Minimum Wage, overturning Citizen’s United, and so much more." (www.conclaudia.com)
  • "Another bill I helped develop limited the use of force police officers could use on public school children. Black and Brown kids are targeted disproportionately with use of force, and we must do better to protect them. Unfortunately, the bill was never read in committee. #txlege" (twitter.com)
  • "I support ending qualified immunity. @RepPressley’s bill should be given major consideration by our so-called Democratic allies." (twitter.com)
  • "Excited to join @OurRevTexas at “Support the George Floyd Act Rally” @ the Capitol tomorrow!!" (twitter.com)
  • "I support ending qualified immunity. @RepPressley’s bill should be given major consideration by our so-called Democratic allies." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We have the opportunity to create millions of safe, unionized clean energy jobs & your INACTION is impacting working class families in more than just their pockets." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Starving wages are unacceptable, and I am running to support legislation for living wages adjusted for inflation." (twitter.com)
  • "President @JoeBiden, you can and must #CancelStudentDebt." (twitter.com)
  • "Cancel student loans. ALL of them. No means testing." (twitter.com)
  • "If student loans can be paused for almost two years, they can be canceled. I have been making payments on my loans since 2017 and none of it has gone towards the principal balance. That is ridiculous." (twitter.com)
  • "Today is a good day to cancel student loans." (twitter.com)
  • "Unlike Chip Roy, I believe in expanding and protecting voting rights instead of overturning elections." (twitter.com)
  • "Voter suppression happens in Blue and Red districts. That’s why we ORGANIZE. Voting rights are the among the bare minimum of guarantees a person should have. #VotingRightsMarch" (twitter.com)
  • "Voting rights are under attack by the GOP but we also need to understand that weak Democrats got us here as well. Be clear & loud in your calls to action. Stop playing by the rules. It hasn’t worked for us. Abolish the damn filibuster. Fight like you mean it." (twitter.com)
  • "Voting rights isn’t something POC can negotiate and I’m tired of rich white men dictating what’s negotiable for MY people." (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change affects us all & I’m going to fight con ganas to demand a #GreenNewDeal" (twitter.com)
  • "Ever asked someone who works on an oil rig if they do it because they love oil? The hell they don’t; it’s a job. We have the opportunity to create millions of safe, unionized clean energy jobs & your INACTION is impacting working class families in more than just their pockets." (twitter.com)
  • "It is possible for TX to be THE leading renewable & sustainable energy producer in the world. It won’t improve your pockets with all the stock you own in oil/gas, Chip, but it’s better for the American people. #EnergyFreedom should be prioritizing the nation over your profits." (twitter.com)
  • "No matter how we ask, plea, or beg for action on climate change nothing happens. Asking that we inherit a livable future and leave behind a livable planet isn’t crazy. Everyone has the right to clean air, clean water, and clean land." (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change affects us all & I’m going to fight con ganas to demand a #GreenNewDeal" (twitter.com)
  • "No matter how we ask, plea, or beg for action on climate change nothing happens. Asking that we inherit a livable future and leave behind a livable planet isn’t crazy. Everyone has the right to clean air, clean water, and clean land." (twitter.com)
  • "I #WearOrange because gun violence is senseless and completely reducible." (twitter.com)
  • "Waking up to news about the mass shooting in Miami. Enough. You want to have better gun control laws? Elect people who don’t play by the rules to get sh*t done." (twitter.com)
  • "All the grace, love, and determination in the world does not end predictable gun violence. You know what does? Common sense legislation to ensure safe gun ownership." (twitter.com)
  • "Waking up to news about the mass shooting in Miami. Enough. You want to have better gun control laws? Elect people who don’t play by the rules to get sh*t done." (twitter.com)
  • "5 years ago today, I began working in disaster response for Hurricane Harvey. 14hrs every day. I still think about the dad who called begging for help to pay his newborn’s life flight. Insurance wouldn’t cover it all. I helped as much as I was allowed. We need #MedicareForAll." (twitter.com)
  • "Driving past M.D. Anderson Cancer Center reminds me of how my abuelito turned down getting treatment because he didn’t want to burden us with medical debt. He died slowly over 3 years in in-home hospice. I cared for him every single day. I demand Medicare for All." (twitter.com)
  • "Insurance company denials kill millions of people everyday. Demand Medicare for All because healthcare is not a commodity—it’s a human right." (twitter.com)
  • "Democrats fight & win for the working class. The Build Back Better Act includes investments in: paid leave for parents" (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, I will fight to pass the PRO Act, universal childcare & paid sick leave for all + more." (twitter.com)
  • "A win for working class families is a win for working class families: Lowering prescription drug prices" (twitter.com)
  • "I am truly disgusted that our @VP told families “not to come”. There’s a reason many make the dangerous, unforgiving trip to our Border. Seeking asylum at the Border is LEGAL. And while we’re at it, rescind Title 42." (twitter.com)
  • "What’s happening at the border is a man-made crisis. Let people into this country." (twitter.com)
  • "What the hell year are we living in? First, @VP tells immigrants they are not welcome here and now the Biden administration allows Border Patrol to literally whip immigrants seeking refuge? The utter lack of humanity." (twitter.com)
  • "You want to talk about immigration reform or the border “crisis” then let’s start w/ ICE. It’s not a hard decision to make when you see your Brown communities torn apart, living in fear. Too many Texas Dems won’t say #AbolishICE b/c they only think about their re-election." (twitter.com)
  • "Let’s create a quick, simple pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS-holders & essential workers in the upcoming infrastructure and reconciliation budget package. Join me in signing the #WeAreHome petition to fight for historically excluded groups." (twitter.com)
  • "You want to talk about immigration reform or the border "crisis" then let’s start w/ ICE. It’s not a hard decision to make when you see your Brown communities torn apart, living in fear. Too many Texas Dems won’t say #AbolishICE b/c they only think about their re-election." (twitter.com)
  • "Let’s create a quick, simple pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS-holders & essential workers in the upcoming infrastructure and reconciliation budget package. Join me in signing the #WeAreHome petition to fight for historically excluded groups." (twitter.com)
  • "What’s happening at the border is a man-made crisis. Let people into this country." (twitter.com)
  • "You want to talk about immigration reform or the border “crisis” then let’s start w/ ICE. It’s not a hard decision to make when you see your Brown communities torn apart, living in fear. Too many Texas Dems won’t say #AbolishICE b/c they only think about their re-election." (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.
  • "Making corporations pay their fair share" (twitter.com)
  • "City, County, and State officials have given millions in tax breaks to these corporations without any regard for how they would affect Brown & Black folks in East Austin. That’s why I’m running for #TX35. Because it takes one of your own to fight for your own." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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