Joshua Blanton, Sr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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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 don't like telling people what to do with their own bodies, that's why I support abortion, but don't support mandatory vaccines, but not getting vaccinated has consequences like getting fired, depending on your job. Life is complicated and we try to navigate it together." (twitter.com)
- "Sounds like we're on the same pages. I'm pro-choice and I'd love to get rid of gerrymandering and the electoral college. Plus passing voter rights." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "We definitely need Medicare for all. The three basic needs for human survival food, shelter and medical treatment should be human rights for humans globally. Nobody should starve or die, because they can't afford food, shelter or medicine." (twitter.com)
- "That's the thing, he has dark money and can be bought. I won't accept another dollar from anyone and won't be bought by anyone. He is known and hated by many. Nobody knows me or hates me." (twitter.com)
- "I think we need to look at how we responsibly have guns in today's society, while giving people the ability to protect themselves, while holding them responsible for their actions. Police must also be held accountable." (twitter.com)
- "I want psych exams, background checks and weapons training to buy and carry a pistol, rifle or shotgun. Increase police funding for more cops. Louisville has a shortage of hundreds. We need longer minimum sentences for gun crimes." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- "Very sad. We need to get rid of coal and oil, so we can focus on wind, water and sun powered energy." (twitter.com)
- "We need to invest in wind, solar and hydro energy to reduce dependence on oil and natural gas. We need more electric powered vehicles instead of gas. As far as inflation, I think it's unavoidable and you figure out how to adjust to it as it adjusts." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "2nd amendment, but with much better gun laws." (twitter.com)
- "I think we need to look at how we responsibly have guns in today's society, while giving people the ability to protect themselves, while holding them responsible for their actions. Police must also be held accountable." (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.
- "They had our government build a wall, but they don't want our government to save your life with medical treatment, because you can't afford it." (twitter.com)
- "I support legal immigration meaning anyone seeking asylum should be vetted and let in if they pose no threat to our country or citizens." (twitter.com)
- "Yep. That's why I think immigration should go back to being easy again. People should be allowed to show up, get vetted and be allowed to enter or get turned away. We shouldn't limit how many people come here or judge people based on experience, wealth or religion." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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