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Judd Larkins' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Judd Larkins 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.

  • "I will work to protect our right to vote, to codify the right to bodily autonomy, and ensure protections for our most vulnerable." (juddlarkins.com)
  • "Last night’s news of SCOTUS’ likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade adds urgency to the need to codify the right to choose into law. This decision is one that should be made between a patient and their doctor without interference from state or federal government." (twitter.com)
  • "Remove the cap on employee and employer tax for high earners. Increase Social Security Tax (which is currently 12.6%) on earners above $400,000 per year." (www.juddlarkins.com)
  • "#SocialSecurity must be saved and we must commit to it’s long term viability!" (twitter.com)
  • "Want more good news? When I'm in Congress, I will fight to ensure the Social Security benefits you earned are sufficient to live your best years during your Golden Years! That means changing the benchmark pricing index so that your benefits reflect your financial needs!" (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.
  • "If you like investing in infrastructure and our future then consider chipping in to elect this Democrat!" (twitter.com)
  • "Invest in our small businesses through targeted grants and low-interest loans to provide additional start-up capital, short-term operating capital, and modernization or digitization funds." (www.juddlarkins.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "My opponent, Joe Wilson, will have you believe that he can solve the #inflation crisis. We know him by his votes, and he voted against holding those who price gouge on fuel accountable. I will stand up and protect #SC02, but he has shown over 20 years that he will not." (twitter.com)
  • "203,899 South Carolinians would see all their student loan debt erased with just $10,000 worth of forgiveness. Why this and much more hasn’t been done already is frustrating to me and all those of my generation." (twitter.com)
  • "We have 39 days until Student Loan payments restart. I’m running to create a future for younger generations and that means no one should have education debt haunt them for decades! #VoteJuddforSC #Studentloans #SCPOL" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Invest in offshore wind farms within 200 miles of the South Carolina coast." (www.juddlarkins.com)
  • "Use savings from ending subsidies to invest in green, clean energy." (www.juddlarkins.com)
  • "We have to think long-term. The tools we have today to lower fuel prices were determined by decisions/investments made in the past. Let's set ourselves up for Green/Clean Energy future. If you choose oil, then we can expect to be in this same spot in the future." (twitter.com)
  • "To combat climate change and meet our commitment to net-zero emissions no later than 2050, we need to eliminate fossil fuel usage by the mid-2040s while maintaining our energy independence and creating a seamless transition from clean energy sources." (juddlarkins.com)
  • "Complete ban of offshore drilling by late 2030s." (www.juddlarkins.com)
  • "To combat climate change and meet our commitment to net-zero emissions no later than 2050, we need to eliminate fossil fuel usage by the mid-2040s while maintaining our energy independence and creating a seamless transition from clean energy sources." (juddlarkins.com)
  • "She misses the point so bad on this topic. This is about making our schools, streets, and homes safer. @POTUS is not out to take away guns from law abiding citizens. I’m not out to do that either. #momsdemand #gunsafety" (twitter.com)
  • "You will never seen them use this same logic on guns. For the record, I am not anti-gun. I’m anti-military style weapons and weapons in the hands of folks who should not have them." (twitter.com)
  • "I am a Gun Sense Candidate. We need to take action to prevent further loss of life to senseless gun violence." (juddlarkins.com)
  • "She misses the point so bad on this topic. This is about making our schools, streets, and homes safer. @POTUS is not out to take away guns from law abiding citizens. I’m not out to do that either. #momsdemand #gunsafety" (twitter.com)
  • "You will never seen them use this same logic on guns. For the record, I am not anti-gun. I’m anti-military style weapons and weapons in the hands of folks who should not have them." (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.
  • "Give power to Medicare to directly negotiate with drug companies for lower prices that can become available to individuals with private insurance coverage too" (juddlarkins.com)
  • "If the Build Back Better Act does not pass during this session of Congress, I will fight for the stipulations laid out as it relates to prescription drug price regulation." (juddlarkins.com)
  • "In the US, we let drug companies set their own prices which have caused drug prices in the US to skyrocket. Prices continue to rise even with insurance plans covering part of the cost." (juddlarkins.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.
  • "I join others in calling for the strongest sanctions possible against Russian leadership and the oligarchs who are its enablers. My thoughts and prayers are with the brave people of Ukraine." (twitter.com)
  • "Now is the time to put politics aside and hit Russia with the largest sanctions package imaginable. That includes cutting them from SWIFT, banning Aeroflot from traveling over airspace, freezing every dime of Putin and his cronies’ money we can find." (twitter.com)
  • "Time to pair “hope” with the toughest sanctions ever seen and make life outside the Kremlin so bad that Putin has to withdrawal to focus on Russia. Sad that regular day Russians will pay the price but our options are limited." (twitter.com)
  • "Yesterday, I was in attendance at a local support for Ukraine event where Mayor Rickenmann announced plans to send extra bulletproof vests to Ukraine. As the days go by, I keep the people of Ukraine in my heart and remember how delicate protecting a democracy can be." (twitter.com)
  • "My solutions never included increasing taxes on regular everyday Americans. Corporations and the top 1% should pay their fair share. However, most solutions can be had bu using the existing budget." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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