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Pamela Genant's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Pamela Genant 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.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "An expected part of our retirement system, 90% of retirement age Americans receive Social Security benefits. Of those, 1 in 4 rely on social security for most or all their income. If you work for decades and invest money into social security, it is expected to be there for you when you retire. It is not a handout; It is money Invested. Our seniors need to have the security of knowing that this asset is not being robbed." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Increasing Social Security for the oldest Americans that are at Increased risk of dwindling savings, that leave them fighting to make ends meet." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Protecting and strengthening social security and Medicare by removing the cap on income for Social Security Taxes" (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Let the 2017 Trump tax cuts expire, and invest that revenue in infrastructure that will save the American People money and time." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "No Increase in taxes for the poor and middle-class. Strengthening the middle class needs to be a priority." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Reform tax codes to ensure citizens and corporations alike pay what they owe and are unable to skirt the system." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "TAX MEGA-CORPORATIONS & BILLIONAIRES" (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Demand that billionaires pay the same if not more in taxes than policemen, firefighters, nurses, and teachers." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Let the 2017 Trump tax cuts expire, and invest that revenue in infrastructure that will save the American People money and time." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "TAX MEGA-CORPORATIONS & BILLIONAIRES" (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Increase transparency in campaign finance reporting, so wealthy and corporate donors must disclose where their money is going." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Overturn Citizens United and eliminate Super PACs." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Overturning the SCOTUS decision on Citizens United, and reaffirming that only people are people under the US Constitution, would go a long way to securing our electoral process from the impact of inequality in our nation." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Current policing practices disproportionately impacts people of color and impoverished people, creating an adversarial relationship between police departments and these communities. Addressing current policing practices and pushing for overhaul of the system will help create police departments that work collaboratively and democratically with all the communities they serve, increasing transparency, accountability, fairness, and public safety." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Invest in a more cost-effective, flexible, and resilient force with modern transportation and logistics capabilities that can operate in more contested environments." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Our nation’s military should be the best-trained, best-equipped, and most effective fighting force in the world. Managing global hotspots, reducing the enormous stress on our forces, and evaluating our military footprint are great first steps to securing our competitive edge but it’s not enough." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Support military pay and compensation that keeps pace with the current economy." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Ensure money from the infrastructure bill makes its way to rural areas, prioritizing local workers." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "The way the world is changing, we need to expand our perception of what infrastructure means. We commonly think of roads, bridges, transportation, water, sewer, and the electric grid. We have felt the pinch of rural internet access and are becoming aware of the need for broadband access in all areas. But with additional economic challenges, we are realizing infrastructure concerns also need to include fundamentals like childcare, hospitals, senior care, and grocery stores. Though there has been increasing investment across the state thanks to the largest infrastructure package in decades, there is still much work to be done." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Finance expanded down payment and renters’ assistance programs that benefit low and middle-income families." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Increase availability of emergency shelters to protect the population from the extreme weather conditions." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "With inflation rising, the job market fluctuating, and a stagnant minimum wage, housing has become a key concern for so many Americans today. Renters struggle to pay rent while potential homeowners fight to save for a down payment and make the monthly mortgage. Rising Interest rates and current trends in lending make it difficult for many in minority communities to even consider homeownership. Pam understands that stable housing is a critical component for a thriving family." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Provide college debt relief so graduates are not saddled with insurmountable debt. This decreases college drop-out rates and increases future earning potential and future tax revenue." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act/John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "We must protect our constitutional right to vote, increase transparency in our political system, and continue to ensure the security of our elections." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Support furthering of recent investments in alternative energy sources that will also bring new jobs to the district." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "At a time when our government should be serious about the threat, fossil fuel companies in 2020 received $5.9 trillion in subsidies. With high oil prices and generous subsidies, these companies are on track to make record profits – all on the backs of Americans and the environment." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Fight efforts to sell off public land to the highest bidder." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "America has a gun violence crisis and it’s getting worse. Despite overwhelming public support for common sense gun safety measures, Republicans in Congress refuse to take any action to stop the devastating wave of gun violence. There’s no single solution that will end gun violence overnight, but by establishing smart gun safety measures we can keep guns out of the hands of people who could hurt themselves or others." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Pass legislation that empowers law enforcement to confiscate firearms from those deemed dangerous by a panel of judges, enforce Red Flag Laws." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Stand up to gun manufacturers and their lobbyists and enact legislation that puts public safety above corporate profits." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "A person's healthcare should not be dependent on their wealth. Healthcare is a basic human right, and yet in this nation, 31 million Americans are without health Insurance. This means they either go without care, without the lifesaving medications they need, or they use the emergency room as their primary care provider. This not only increases the burden on the healthcare system but means inconsistent care and poor outcomes for these hard-working people." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Prioritize comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality, healthcare for everyone, including rural areas that are often overlooked." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Work toward a single payer healthcare system that would not only provide care for all Americans but, according to the CBO, would save this country $650 billion a year. " (www.pamgenant.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A person's healthcare should not be dependent on their wealth. Healthcare is a basic human right, and yet in this nation, 31 million Americans are without health Insurance. This means they either go without care, without the lifesaving medications they need, or they use the emergency room as their primary care provider. This not only increases the burden on the healthcare system but means inconsistent care and poor outcomes for these hard-working people." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices." (www.pamgenant.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.
  • "Support making foreign military aid contingent on strong human rights records." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "Support making foreign military aid contingent on strong human rights records." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • "War benefits nobody except defense contractors. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been killed, entire regions have been destabilized, and we are currently in the midst of an extreme global migration crisis. We must center foreign policy around human rights, justice, and peace. Limiting our global armed presence and investing in diplomacy and engagement will allow us to begin to repair the harm done." (www.pamgenant.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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