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Natalie James' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Natalie James 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.

  • "Support safe access to reproductive services and a woman's right to choose what happens to HER BODY. " (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "States with the strictest abortion bans have the highest maternal mortality rates. Arkansas is #5 out of 48 reported states. We must elect leaders who will protect and fight for healthcare for everyone." (twitter.com)
  • "The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling overturning the reproductive health protections put in place by Roe v. Wade. Americans were not given more rights today. Americans' rights were taken. Your vote this November just became more important than ever" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "That is one of my policy issues on my website. To end dark money in politics, bc it steals the voice and will of the people. I will not accept corporate money or dark money." (twitter.com)
  • "The John Lewis For the People Act would have ended partisan Gerrymandering and shown us who gives to Super PACs. But @JohnBoozman and Senate GOP blocked it. Since @JohnBoozman first ran for Senate, Super PACs have poured in millions to keep him and Republicans in office." (twitter.com)
  • "We must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to strengthen and protect the rights of Arkansans and Americans to the ballot box. Our democracy is worth standing up for and fighting for." (twitter.com)
  • "Natalie believes we must fund our law enforcement agencies responsibly. She hears the cries of communities to rebuild relationships with local law enforcement agencies and communities, which is why she will support legislation to end qualified immunity and hold law enforcement officers accountable. She shares the view that we must make intentional investments in law enforcement agencies that provide training and additional resources to officers to establish community trust." (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "As a champion for criminal justice reform, she led unsuccessful efforts during the Arkansas 93rd General Assembly to hold law enforcement officers accountable and to end qualified immunity in the wake of tragic police killings across the country. " (ballotpedia.org)
  • "End Qualified Immunity" (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "$768,000,000,000 defense bill is okay, but investing in paid family leave, child care, universal-pre k or averting climate crisis is supposedly “unaffordable”? #BuildBackBetter #VoteBlue2022" (twitter.com)
  • "Prioritize investments in internet and broadband to expand access; Improve existing water infrastructures while investing in green efforts to roll back pollution and strengthen communities; and Repair roads, bridges, and infrastructures in rural and urban communities often deprived of sustaining infrastructure."" (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Senator Boozman voted against the bipartisan infrastructure package. Our bridges and roads in Arkansas are falling apart -- with our Interstate 40 bridge still closed. We need real leadership in Washington - and he’s not it. #arpx #infrastructure" (twitter.com)
  • "Today, President Biden signs into law the largest investment in Arkansas’s infrastructure for 100 years. We know that our roads need repair, that our communities need broadband, and that families need safe, clean water. Finally, Arkansans are getting the investment we deserve." (twitter.com)
  • "Senator Boozman voted against the bipartisan infrastructure package. Our bridges and roads in Arkansas are falling apart -- with our Interstate 40 bridge still closed. We need real leadership in Washington - and he’s not it. #arpx #infrastructure" (twitter.com)
  • "Natalie believes that by investing in a clean energy economy, we can establish careers of the 21st Century and make green investments in our public infrastructure systems. Also, she will support equitable investments in internet and broadband access, giving a boost to small businesses and communities often left behind in a growing global economy." (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Prioritize investments in internet and broadband to expand access; Improve existing water infrastructures while investing in green efforts to roll back pollution and strengthen communities; and Repair roads, bridges, and infrastructures in rural and urban communities often deprived of sustaining infrastructure." (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Today, President Biden signs into law the largest investment in Arkansas’s infrastructure for 100 years. We know that our roads need repair, that our communities need broadband, and that families need safe, clean water. Finally, Arkansans are getting the investment we deserve." (twitter.com)
  • "Just a reminder John Boozman voted against providing $1.9 trillion for Covid relief. Luckily it passed by one vote without him. #Voting in all #Elections is a must! #laceup for February Primary and #Midterms2022 #VoteThemAllOut2022" (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change is here, and we can’t wait for Senator John Boozman to figure that out. He’s blinded by corporate donors and extremism. Arkansas has the potential to be a leader in renewable energy. Let’s do this Arkansas!" (twitter.com)
  • "Prioritize efforts to roll back Scott Pruitt & the Trump Administrations' war on the Clean Power Plan and Environmental Justice." (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Support President Biden in his efforts to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and continue our committed effort to combat climate change." (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Climate change is here, and we can’t wait for Senator John Boozman to figure that out. He’s blinded by corporate donors and extremism. Arkansas has the potential to be a leader in renewable energy. Let’s do this Arkansas!" (twitter.com)
  • "Hold Corporate America accountable for its role in assuring our goal of net-zero emission by 2050" (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Improve existing water infrastructures while investing in green efforts to roll back pollution and strengthen communities. Repair roads, bridges, and infrastructures in rural and urban communities often deprived of sustaining infrastructure" (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change is here, and we can’t wait for Senator John Boozman to figure that out. He’s blinded by corporate donors and extremism. Arkansas has the potential to be a leader in renewable energy. Let’s do this Arkansas!" (twitter.com)
  • "Hold Corporate America accountable for its role in assuring our goal of net-zero emission by 2050" (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Reduce Senseless Gun Violence" (www.jamesforarkansas.com)
  • "Yesterday, my daughter experienced another school lock down bc of a threat to shoot up the gym & school. Today an active shooter murdered 3 & injured others in Michigan. Responsible gun control & mental health legislation is a must to protect our future. #PrayersforOxfordHigh" (twitter.com)
  • "Today I joined my fellow Arkansans in the #MarchForOurLives. Enough is enough! The people of Arkansas want change. We must take action to pass common sense gun laws NOW!" (twitter.com)
  • "Pass the Dreamers Law and support Immigration Reform #SOTU #SOTU2022" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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