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Shuwaski Young's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Shuwaski Young 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.

  • "A woman should have the sole right to determine her reproductive journey and to solely decide when to become a mother. This right should be protected under federal law by SCOTUS for all American women. #RoeVWade" (twitter.com)
  • "Unlike Mississippi MAGA Republicans: Rep. Guest and Gov. Reeves, I would never live in arrogance to believe that I or anyone else has the right to tell women what to do with their own bodies. #RoeVsWade" (twitter.com)
  • "I’ve met with cancer patients who take a $980/daily chemo pill to live. The Build Back Better bill would allow Medicare the right to negotiate the price of this pill to a more affordable price. That’s what they need and that’s what I believe needs to happen." (twitter.com)
  • "I’ve met with cancer patients who take a $980/daily chemo pill to live. The Build Back Better bill would allow Medicare the right to negotiate the price of this pill to a more affordable price. That’s what they need and that’s what I believe needs to happen." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans like Rep. Guest intend to sunset Social Security benefits within 5 years if they gain control of the House. I gave Seniors in Mississippi and my mother my word that I would protect Social Security. That’s why I’m giving a 120% everyday to win in November. #MS03" (twitter.com)
  • "As your next Congressman, I vow to protect Social Security benefits and bring good paying jobs to rural areas in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. #MS03" (twitter.com)
  • "I don’t like asking y’all for money, but it’s time. I need your help to raise $15K online this weekend because until we repeal Citizen’s United, money remains very important to win in November." (twitter.com)
  • "I don’t like asking y’all for money, but it’s time. I need your help to raise $15K online this weekend because until we repeal Citizen’s United, money remains very important to win in November." (twitter.com)
  • Increased funding for criminal justice reform through restorative justice programs and restorative justice law models (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Increased funding for criminal justice reform through restorative justice programs and restorative justice law models" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Additional funding for social advancement programs that focus on racial equity (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • Advanced investment for underserved communities and low-income residents (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • Creation of a diversity pipeline for increased investment in STEM and Agricultural growth (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • Support for low-income residents from underrepresented and underserved communities (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Additional funding for social advancement programs that focus on racial equity" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Advanced investment for underserved communities and low-income residents" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Creation of a diversity pipeline for increased investment in STEM and Agricultural growth" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Support for low-income residents from underrepresented and underserved communities" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Congressman Michael Guest has repeatedly struck down legislation that would lower gas prices for Mississippi drivers. I’m committed to robust economic solutions that provide relief so people can take care of their families and fill up their gas tanks. #mspol" (twitter.com)
  • "Enough with the partisan bickering. It’s time we put money back in people’s pockets and more food on the table. Student loan forgiveness and paid family leave is a great place to start. #mspol #letsbuildtogether #MS03" (twitter.com)
  • "Gov. Reeves doesn’t care about equity. Magnolia State women earn 75 cents to every dollar a man makes ~ one of the worst pay gaps in the nation. And, who has more student loan debt than anyone: Black Women. This a social and racial justice issue as well. Canceling = fairness." (twitter.com)
  • "Gov. Tate Reeves just signed legislation giving $10 million to K-12 private schools in Mississippi but thinks canceling student loan debt is unwise and unfair. Gov. Reeves lacks moral conscience on this issue. Canceling student loan debt is the right thing to do." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Investments in climate opportunities (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "Instead of developing policies that would diversify energy sources and offer relief for low-income folks, Michael Guest clings to his Big Oil friends by repeatedly striking down legislation that would build strategic reserves." (twitter.com)
  • "Rep. Guest has unanimously opposed investments in renewable energy, which would foster training and job opportunities in our region and increase wages." (twitter.com)
  • "Today my heart breaks for the families and victims of gun violence in Smithsburg, Maryland. We deserve leaders who will put our communities first, including prioritizing common-sense gun safety. No one should have to live this way." (twitter.com)
  • "Today we fought for social change to protect our communities. I look forward to continuing to push for common sense gun safety laws and help bring our community together in Mississippi. @WJTV #MarchForOurLives #EndGunViolence" (twitter.com)
  • "We must take action to pass common sense gun safety laws and we must build our communities together. #MarchForOurLives #Greeks #DST #SIGMA #letsbuildtogether" (twitter.com)
  • "I’ve met with cancer patients who take a $980/daily chemo pill to live. The Build Back Better bill would allow Medicare the right to negotiate the price of this pill to a more affordable price. That’s what they need and that’s what I believe needs to happen. ??????? #MedicareForAll" (twitter.com)
  • "Enough with the partisan bickering. It’s time we put money back in people’s pockets and more food on the table. Student loan forgiveness and paid family leave is a great place to start. #mspol #letsbuildtogether #MS03" (twitter.com)
  • "Supporting paid family leave and workers’ rights" (www.shuwaskiyoung.com)
  • "326,420 Mississippians have diabetes. Capping insulin costs at $35 should’ve been a no-brainer. Without strong leadership on Capitol Hill, #Mississippi healthcare will continue to slide behind." (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We stand in solidarity with Ukraine & our NATO allies to promote freedom & democracy around the globe. We cannot allow a military campaign of authoritarian terror reorder the world as Putin seeks. Also, I don’t know what Putin has on Donald Trump, I am certain it’s something." (twitter.com)
  • "I agree with President Biden that billionares should not be paying a lower tax rate than working class families. That's why I'm proud to be endorsed in Mississippi by AFL-CIO. Help us win in November for working class families. #letsbuildtogether #MS03" (twitter.com)
  • "I’m committed to creating jobs, cutting taxes, & lowering costs for families in #Mississippi. I’ll focus on key investments into our communities in every county in the 3rd Congressional District. A vote for me is a vote for jobs. #Build Back Better #mspol #letsbuildtogether #ms03" (twitter.com)
  • "I’m here to create a new politics of economic expansion & democracy for all in #Mississippi. I’m committed to bringing federal dollars back to our state to create rural jobs, cut taxes for small businesses & lower the cost of goods so people can take care of their families." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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