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Caleb Rudow's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Caleb Rudow 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.

  • "Enshrine reproductive rights into federal law to reinstate the legal protections granted by Roe v. Wade." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "I'm proud to be a cosponsor on this bill. The decision to have an abortion is extremely personal and complex and it should be made between a pregnant person and their medical provider. Politicians have no business interfering. Let's codify Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "The decision about whether, when, or how to have a child is one of the most important life decisions you can make. And we trust YOU to make it. Proud to be a cosponsor of HB/SB 19 to codify Roe with my NC House and Senate Democratic colleagues." (x.com)
  • "Revise tax policies to ensure that working families aren’t subsidizing corporations and the ultra-wealthy." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "The tax system is not fair. Let's crack down on wealthy tax cheats and raise taxes on corporations!" (x.com)
  • "The tax system is not fair. Let's crack down on wealthy tax cheats and raise taxes on corporations!" (x.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.
  • "Proud of my fellow House Democrats and the Working Families Act. Let's invest in our schools, expand access to health care, improve pay for our public workers, and clean up our environment!" (x.com)
  • "We deserve clean drinking water. Thanks to @POTUS, @NC_Governor, and Democrats, North Carolina is making a once in a generation transformation in the water infrastructure of towns and counties across our state. Buncombe County will receive $5,400,000! Thank you, Democrats!" (x.com)
  • "Abby and Bill took me on a tour of the building they manage for Mountain Housing Opportunities. Their building gives the elderly an affordable, safe, and beautiful place to live. I fight for funding and support for affordable housing because our community needs more of this!" (x.com)
  • "I’ll tell you something: lack of affordable housing is hamstringing a whole generation right now. Over 51% of Buncombe County renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. That’s outrageous and we need to do something about it. #ncpol" (x.com)
  • "Since the short session started, my office has been busy filing bills to provide affordable housing, to ease the burden of childcare, and to protect our environment." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "If we waived state income taxes on business loans, we need to do the same for student debt forgiveness. It helps working people and it’s the right thing to do." (x.com)
  • "On average, NC students graduate with roughly $37K of student loan debt. Student loan forgiveness is welcome news to many — especially Pell Grant recipients who will receive up to $20K in relief. This is huge, and will give breathing room to those who need it the most. Love it." (x.com)
  • "I am thrilled to have @TurnoutPAC's support in this election! Protecting access to the ballot is a key component to protecting our democracy. Our campaign is committed to fighting for the expansion of voting rights for all North Carolinians" (x.com)
  • "Protect against further infringement of our voting rights by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "Bring new, high-paying jobs in the clean energy economy to WNC." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "End our dependence on adversarial foreign powers and ensure our national security by transitioning to a domestically produced clean energy economy." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "Ensure the US meets its commitments to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in accordance with the Paris Agreement." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "End our dependence on adversarial foreign powers and ensure our national security by transitioning to a domestically produced clean energy economy." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "Ensure the US meets its commitments to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in accordance with the Paris Agreement." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "Proud to sign this discharge petition along with my fellow freshmen House Rep, @AllenBuansi, so we can bring responsible gun laws to the House floor for a debate. We are still fighting and will not look away!" (x.com)
  • "There are policies to prevent gun violence but House Republicans won’t hear them on the floor, so we are hosting a press conference tomorrow at 9:30AM. Tune in to hear from teachers, students, and parents impacted by gun violence and what we can do about it." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday we heard stories from students, parents and law enforcement about the need for responsible gun legislation. Let’s protect parents’ rights to keep their kids safe at school and pass gun safety regulation." (x.com)
  • "Every American deserves access to high-quality and truly affordable healthcare and a healthcare system that prioritizes health over corporate profits." (www.rudowforcongress.com)
  • "Expand and support programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to provide affordable health insurance to working families." (www.rudowforcongress.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.
  • 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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