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Spencer Toder's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

  • "The government has no right to be involved in reproductive healthcare decisions. In the Senate, I will vote to codify Roe v. Wade. Additionally, data shows that the best way to reduce the number of abortions in our country is not through preventing access, but to increase prevalence of contraceptives and sex education, while also making infant care free or affordable. These are things that everyone should feel comfortable supporting, regardless of personal beliefs." (spencertoder.com)
  • "The Supreme Court's decision to outlaw abortion is devastating. Let's focus on what we can do to help. When I am in DC we will legalize abortion." (www.facebook.com)
  • "If people believed that they were getting value for the taxes they paid, they wouldn’t hesitate and would even be proud to pay them. Unfortunately, our roads are falling apart, our education systems are failing our children, and people are deep in medical debt. Our values are not aligned with how the government spends our money. We need a complete overhaul of our tax code, so that hard working people keep more of their money, while being confident that our money is spent in ways that make our lives better." (spencertoder.com)
  • "When I get to Washington, we'll pass Medicare for All and we'll finish the job of ensuring that everyone has access to quality healthcare." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Whether we call it ‘Medicare For All’ or ‘Universal Healthcare’, Americans deserve assured access to healthcare that is free or affordable for all. We pay 2.5x what other industrialized nations pay for healthcare, yet have below average outcomes. Healthcare reform will stimulate businesses which are currently paying up to 30% of their overhead for inefficient health insurance. Everyone in our country deserves access to publicly-funded quality healthcare, and we can boost the economy and reduce the burden on small businesses while providing that basic human right." (spencertoder.com)
  • "We do not have a functioning two-party system. Politicians are disenfranchising Americans using voter suppression, gerrymandering, and corporate donations to maintain power. That is unacceptable in our democratic country. We need structural reform to ensure money stays out of politics and every American has equal, fair access to voting and representation." (spencertoder.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "We must protect our country. Unfortunately, today’s military industrial complex is designed for last century defense and combat. The next battle fronts will be a changing mix of real and virtual battle fields and we must prepare appropriately for both. And, we must fight the challenges at home that leave Americans vulnerable. We need to reevaluate and reprioritize how we fund the protection of our constituents at home and abroad, using every technical advantage, bringing troops back from abroad, and taking care of everyone in our country." (spencertoder.com)
  • "Infrastructure is everywhere. It is roads and bridges, airports and riverports. It’s also high-speed internet, quality schools, stable power grid, clean water, accessible hospitals, and secure financial systems. It’s all the things that enable our economy to work efficiently. Infrastructure is the foundation which is necessary for a thriving society to succeed, and it is a long-term investment that will always pay off." (spencertoder.com)
  • "If people believed that they were getting value for the taxes they paid, they wouldn’t hesitate and would even be proud to pay them. Unfortunately, our roads are falling apart, our education systems are failing our children, and people are deep in medical debt. Our values are not aligned with how the government spends our money. We need a complete overhaul of our tax code, so that hard working people keep more of their money, while being confident that our money is spent in ways that make our lives better." (spencertoder.com)
  • "I’m the only U.S. Senate Candidate with a background in business and economics. Shell has tripled their profits since oil prices have increased, that’s not right. As your senator I will put the people first, not corporations." (www.facebook.com)
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  • "We already agree that kindergarten through 12th grade should be free and we have the resources to provide for infant-care, early childhood education, public colleges, and trade schools. Funding education based on scratcher tickets and real estate taxes is not an effective way to support one of our most important investments: high-quality education for all Americans. Our society will be better off if those are funded and people don’t need to take on debt that will forever burden them as they try to better their lives as well as our society." (spencertoder.com)
  • "There is no greater existential threat to mankind than climate change. The economic cost of not taking bold action is far greater than the cost of stopping climate change and innovating to reverse it. We know that the worst effects of climate change are being felt disproportionately by our BIPOC communities. We must fight for environmental justice, transition to a green economy, and invest in renewable energy infrastructure." (spencertoder.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Each year gun violence in America kills 40,000 people, injures far more, and costs our nation $280 million. The best way to protect the 2nd Amendment and reduce gun violence is to focus the conversation on gun safety and responsible gun ownership. Let’s make sure that people have their weapons registered, that guns are out of reach of children and properly stored, that domestic abusers and those with mental health issues can’t easily access deadly firearms. Let’s make firearms safety certification as common as a driver’s license. We can end the epidemic of gun violence that is making our communities less safe, and we can do it without voiding the 2nd Amendment." (spencertoder.com)
  • "Missourians want to feel safe. We don't want gun violence. We want violent history checks. We don't want kids to be shot. We want trigger locks. We don't want active shooter drills. We want gun safes. We don't want domestic abusers to have guns. We want Change and We want it Now." (twitter.com)
  • "Missouri has virtually no regulation regarding gun safety. That means more firearm related deaths and suicides. But as death by firearms exceeds deaths by car accident in our state, we have more laws around speed limits and seat belts then around trigger-locks and gun safes." (twitter.com)
  • "Schools should be safe places. Grocery stores should be safe places. America should be a safe place; yet politicians continue to allow guns into the hands of dangerous people who murder our loved ones. Vote out anyone who accepts NRA blood money. @MomsDemand @Everytown" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "We are a nation of immigrants, a fact we should proudly embrace. Immigrants are among our country’s greatest doctors, innovators, business people, farmers and restaurateurs. We should celebrate the rich cultures that they bring to America because they make our society more diverse and enrich our communities. They are an essential part of our economy and our communities. We should appreciate and encourage those who come to America looking for better lives." (spencertoder.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.
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