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Ashley Ehasz's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Last night, the Senate GOP voted on SB 106, a dangerous piece of legislation adding a constitutional amendment declaring Pennsylvanians have no right to abortions. This was a dirty move pulled in the dark of night. More than ever, we need a pro-choice majority in Pennsylvania." (x.com)
  • "The Dobbs decision has put the health of women and families in jeopardy. In the wake of Roe being overturned, our current representative voted against codifying Roe v. Wade. As I wrote in an op-ed with the Courier Times, access to abortion is not only an issue for single women, but also families looking to determine their own futures." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "While our supposedly moderate congressman, Brian Fitzpatrick, has continuously opposed access to a woman’s right to choose, I will not. I support H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would federally codify Roe v. Wade, and I look forward to casting my vote in its favor in Congress." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • Endorsed by "Reproductive Freedom for All" (None)
  • "Brian Fitzpatrick voted twice for a MAGA extremist who wants to ban abortion and gut Social Security & Medicare. Now after severe blowback he is trying to save face. Pennsylvanians deserve real representation, not someone whose first instinct is to kowtow to Donald Trump." (x.com)
  • "The GOP likes to talk about Social Security as something that is the governments, not ours. They are wrong. Every penny of social security money is owed to the people who worked for it. In Congress, I will fight any attempt to limit these benefits for our seniors." (x.com)
  • "The Republican Party wants to cut Social Security and Medicare so they can afford their Trump Tax Breaks for the wealthy. I will not let this happen. These programs are essential to our Seniors who deserve a life without poverty. They have earned it, and we must protect it." (x.com)
  • "Biden’s BBB plan will tax rich earners and multinational corporations, making universal pre-k, housing costs, and drug prices like insulin affordable. This plan is based on corporations and the rich paying their fair share so the rest of us can live with dignity and prosper." (x.com)
  • "How do you fund Social Security for seniors? End Trump's tax cuts for the rich. Really simple. #PA01debate" (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "This is ridiculous. There are families in my community who are drinking dirty water and paying more in taxes than Amazon. And I bet the same goes for families in W. Virginia. This is exactly why we need leaders with skin in the game - not money in their pockets - in Congress." (x.com)
  • "What I hear in tonight’s #SOTU is that Americans deserve to live with dignity and prosperity. It’s not fair for big corporations to pay $0 in taxes while families across the nation bleed themselves dry just to make ends meet. Democrats will fight and deliver for families in 2022!" (x.com)
  • "Biden’s BBB plan will tax rich earners and multinational corporations, making universal pre-k, housing costs, and drug prices like insulin affordable. This plan is based on corporations and the rich paying their fair share so the rest of us can live with dignity and prosper." (x.com)
  • "How do you fund Social Security for seniors? End Trump's tax cuts for the rich. Really simple. #PA01debate" (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "This is ridiculous. There are families in my community who are drinking dirty water and paying more in taxes than Amazon. And I bet the same goes for families in W. Virginia. This is exactly why we need leaders with skin in the game - not money in their pockets - in Congress." (x.com)
  • "What I hear in tonight’s #SOTU is that Americans deserve to live with dignity and prosperity. It’s not fair for big corporations to pay $0 in taxes while families across the nation bleed themselves dry just to make ends meet. Democrats will fight and deliver for families in 2022!" (x.com)
  • "Having elections that can be bought and controlled by the extremely wealthy is a direct threat to our democracy. I oppose the presence of dark money in our local, state, and federal elections." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Our country has a real problem with the money that goes into our elections, especially outside money from Super PACs that attempt to buy elections. We need to overturn Citizens United and quell the unlimited, untraceable spending on elections from special interest groups and millionaires." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Your support of my fight to protect our right to choose is humbling. I'm a combat veteran and a public servant, my campaign is powered by people, not corporations or the wealthy. Please help me protect your rights and make a small donation now:" (x.com)
  • "and 67% of our PA donations were from right here in the district. Our Pennsylvania contributions average $91, which means this campaign is powered by people, not corporations or the uber rich. From every corner of this district, we are building a movement in #PA01! 3/3" (x.com)
  • "68 years ago Emmett Till was lynched, 60 years ago the March on Washington was held, and 24 hours ago, 3 people were murdered for being Black in America. Black history is American history. And we are constantly reminded that the fight for justice and equality is far from over." (x.com)
  • "We must stop using the guise of police "protection" as a way to mask the violent murders of Black Americans. As a former attack pilot, I’ve seen some videos that kept me up at night. This one stopped me in my tracks. Prayers for Tyre’s family, and prayers for Memphis." (x.com)
  • "As a combat veteran, I will always support fully funding our troops and our national defense. However, today I would have voted no to this version of the NDAA. This bill, and @RepBrianFitz who Voted in favor of it, just ended abortion healthcare for women in uniform." (x.com)
  • "I wholeheartedly support President Biden’s Build Back Better plan, unlike our current Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick who voted against it. I support any agenda that makes Bucks and Montgomery Counties affordable for middle class families, and provides high quality jobs to the workers of our district." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "So grateful we had no fatalities. This is why it's so important to invest in our first responders and roads and bridges. Public safety at every level is essential." (x.com)
  • "As a kid from a single mom living in government housing, I know first-hand how much each dollar means. While Fitzpatrick is backed by Wall Street, big pharma, and the insurance industry, we hit our goal without taking a dime from corporate PACs. Thank you!" (x.com)
  • "As a young veteran, I was only able to afford a down payment with a loan from the Veterans Administration. I know that families across our district struggle with affordable housing everyday. If we do not provide pathways for young people to buy a home, settle down, and start a family in our community, our community simply will not have a future." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Right here in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, families are living with multiple generations under one roof. People my age, with school-aged children, live with their parents because they want their children to go to a good school district, but they cannot afford to buy a home here." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Young families, and older folks on fixed incomes, deserve to live with dignity in homes of their own. Here in PA01, we need a Representative who will vote for lower costs and more middle-class housing. " (x.com)
  • "One year ago Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest piece of climate change legislation in American history and one that has continued to spur job growth right here at home. And one year ago GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted against it." (x.com)
  • "The House just passed the Inflation Reduction Act! This isn’t just the biggest climate action bill in history—it’s catching wealthy tax cheats and making billion dollar corporations pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law last night. Democrats came together to rally for our core values: lowering costs for Americans who’ve been priced out by Big Pharma, putting our climate future first, and controlling inflation for the sake of working families." (x.com)
  • "This is thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the legislation passed by Democrats last year authorizing the government to negotiate Medicare prices. GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted against it. He wants to keep your drug prices up to keep his cash flowing from Big Pharma." (x.com)
  • "During the The COVID-19 pandemic, I worked at the county government level as a policy writer to implement the CARES Act, part of which provided a moratorium on payments for federal student loan borrowers. " (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "I have nearly $70K in student loans, and right now, only a few members of Congress can also say they have debt. We need to elect leaders with skin in the game who will fight for expanded forgiveness programs and lower-cost schools." (x.com)
  • "I joined the Army to unlock an education I would have otherwise not been able to afford, and despite the GI Bill, I have nearly $70,000 of student loan debt from getting my Master’s degree at Oxford University. As the daughter of parents who weren’t able to afford college or access the resources they needed to get there, I recognize that far too many families struggle to obtain higher education. " (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Since 2006, student debt in America has nearly tripled; almost 45 million borrowers owe $1.6 trillion. The average borrower owes close to $33,000 and pays nearly $400 per month in debt service. Confronting the student debt crisis raises fundamental questions about how much an education should cost, who can attend college, and how students will pay their debts over time." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "If you want to be a part of the #mlkdayofservice AND send Brian Fitzpatrick a letter to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, then go to Michener Art Museum! The event is going until 3:30 today in collaboration with the Bucks County Anti-Racism Coalition-come by!" (x.com)
  • "Green tech and energy jobs, necessary to support families looking to send their children to college, can be incentivized through partnerships between federal, state, and local governments, and as your congressional representative, I would do just that." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "This is a major win for Democrats and crucial to lowering costs, cutting the budget deficit, switching America to greener energy sources, and supporting working families. I am excited to see the monumental impact that the IRA will have across the country. (2/2)" (x.com)
  • "As a veteran, I also know that one immediate way Congress and the White House could combat climate change is to work to reduce the carbon emissions of the U.S. military, who currently emit more carbon than 140 countries. Working with defense manufacturers, research institutions, and Commanders, we could produce new technologies to not only reduce the carbon emissions of the U.S. military, but do so without sacrificing our ability to rapidly respond to conflict in the field. These technologies could and should be developed right here in PA-01. " (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "As a combat veteran, I fully support the second amendment and the rights of citizens to securely keep arms for self-defense, recreation, and hunting. As a former U.S. Army Commander, I have first-hand knowledge of the power and deadliness of military-grade assault weapons which is why I support Universal Background Checks to ensure that those purchasing firearms do not pose a risk to themselves or others in our community, and that they are stored securely and out of the reach of children and others who are not properly trained on how to safely use them." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "As we pray for these victims and await further details on the tragedy in CA today, one thing is clear: in 2022 we must elect federal leaders with the courage to stand up for greater gun control, not those who pay lip service to hold onto their seats." (x.com)
  • "For the last three weeks, the GOP has been trying to get its head out of its ass to elect a Speaker instead of passing meaningful legislation - such as gun violence control measures. I pray for the victims and their families. They deserved so much better." (x.com)
  • "Gun violence is a public health crisis, and for too long Republicans have stood in the way of overwhelmingly popular safety legislation to protect our communities and schools. As your representative, I will stand up for responsible measures to curb this public health crisis." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Our healthcare system is broken. To fix it, I support expanding the Affordable Care Act and giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices and cap prescription drug costs for seniors in order to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone in PA-01. When elected, one of my first priorities will be to fight for legislation that would expand the government’s role in drug research and development, which would drastically reduce the cost of generic prescription drugs and help reduce the cost of healthcare at large." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "In June, the US added 372,000 new jobs and came even closer to bridging the gap of recovering all 22 mill. jobs lost in the pandemic. Despite politicians like my opponent voting against bringing manufacturing to PA and paid family leave, the labor market is stronger than ever." (x.com)
  • "Unlike my anti-abortion opponent, who voted against paid family leave and against codifying Roe v. Wade, union members won’t have to stay up at night wondering if I will fight for them in Congress. #AbortionIsHealthcare" (x.com)
  • "Biden’s BBB plan will tax rich earners and multinational corporations, making universal pre-k, housing costs, and drug prices like insulin affordable. This plan is based on corporations and the rich paying their fair share so the rest of us can live with dignity and prosper." (x.com)
  • "Our healthcare system is broken. To fix it, I support expanding the Affordable Care Act and giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices and cap prescription drug costs for seniors in order to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone in PA-01. When elected, one of my first priorities will be to fight for legislation that would expand the government’s role in drug research and development, which would drastically reduce the cost of generic prescription drugs and help reduce the cost of healthcare at large." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "There is a reason why you can’t afford your insulin, can’t afford a home of your own, and can’t put your kids in daycare so you can go back to work - and it’s because Brian Fitzpatrick and the Republicans want it that way. " (x.com)
  • "Yesterday the Republicans once again voted against capping insulin at $35 a month. Make no mistake, this is the Republicans telling you that lining their pockets with Big Pharma money is more important than saving your life." (x.com)
  • "Having spent over a decade in the military, commanding overseas and at home, I shape much of my beliefs with the question, "how do we increase our nation's security?" A pathway to citizenship to those who have made America their home, and have not posed a threat to society, only serves to strengthen our borders, and bolster our economy, both through GDP growth and domestic job creation." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Let me get this straight: Brian Fitzpatrick and the rest of his GOP cronies know that our border desperately needs more protection, and yet they are refusing to do anything about it because they don’t want to work across the aisle? So much for being "Mr. Bipartisan", right?" (x.com)
  • "I also believe that protections for Dreamers and DACA recipients should be codified in federal law, to ensure that regardless of who is in the White House, those who have lived here since they were small can freely participate in American society, the only true home these people have ever known." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "Having spent over a decade in the military, commanding overseas and at home, I shape much of my beliefs with the question, "how do we increase our nation's security?" A pathway to citizenship to those who have made America their home, and have not posed a threat to society, only serves to strengthen our borders, and bolster our economy, both through GDP growth and domestic job creation." (www.ehaszforcongress.com)
  • "2 years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. With the support of the US and our democratic allies, Ukrainians have fought valiantly to maintain independence. House Republicans must stop playing political games and allow a vote on aid to Ukraine. We can’t let our allies down." (x.com)
  • "Brian Fitzpatrick and the House Republicans are in chaos. And our allies in Ukraine and Israel are paying the price. Rather than working to find real solutions, Fitzpatrick is now just co-chair of the Problem Creators Caucus. Enough is enough - send aid to our allies now." (x.com)
  • "I call upon Congress to do more in the face of this naked and stupid aggression. First, while disconnecting Russian banks from SWIFT is a powerful step, we need to sanction far more of Putin’s wealthy inner-circle." (x.com)
  • "Last week, I spoke about the fact that us not having a Speaker of the House means we are not able to react to crises both at home and abroad. Because of this foolish GOP infighting we cannot send help to those in Israel and Ukraine who so desperately need it." (x.com)
  • "2 years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. With the support of the US and our democratic allies, Ukrainians have fought valiantly to maintain independence. House Republicans must stop playing political games and allow a vote on aid to Ukraine. We can’t let our allies down." (x.com)
  • "Brian Fitzpatrick and the House Republicans are in chaos. And our allies in Ukraine and Israel are paying the price. Rather than working to find real solutions, Fitzpatrick is now just co-chair of the Problem Creators Caucus. Enough is enough - send aid to our allies now." (x.com)
  • "In 2019, Trump was impeached for withholding nearly $400 million in military aid from Ukraine to bully them into doing his political bidding. Thus, every single Republican who voted against impeachment is complicit in what is happening to Ukrainians today." (x.com)
  • "Last week, I spoke about the fact that us not having a Speaker of the House means we are not able to react to crises both at home and abroad. Because of this foolish GOP infighting we cannot send help to those in Israel and Ukraine who so desperately need it." (x.com)
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