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Trudy Busch Valentine's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Trudy Busch Valentine 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

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  • "It's time to send more Senators to Washington who will stand up for a woman’s right to choose. If elected, I will vote to make #RoeVWade federal law." (twitter.com)
  • "Maternal deaths could increase without Roe v. Wade, with anti-abortion extremists attempting to end abortion even to save the life of the mother. In the Senate I will fight to preserve our rights, including the right to safe, legal abortion." (twitter.com)
  • Overturning Roe would leave the right to choose up to the states where women live, and in Missouri, that would mean banning abortion even in cases of rape and incest. We cannot let that happen. We need to make access to abortion the law of the land." (twitter.com)
  • "Trudy will work to ensure families have access to birth control, abortion, family planning, and maternal healthcare without stigma or shame." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes that every American deserves quality, affordable healthcare. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will protect healthcare coverage for Missourians, cut the cost of prescription drugs, and hold big insurance and pharmaceutical companies accountable for jacking up prices. She will also fight attempts to strip Missourians of their health care or to remove protections for insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy will always stand up for seniors. Trudy believes that every American deserves the right to age at home for as long as they safely can. But right now, American families are facing financial strains at the end of life. Medicare, which covers more than 60 million older Americans, doesn’t cover the long-term daily care that millions of aging Americans require to remain safely at home. The median yearly cost of in-home care with a home health aide in 2020 was $54,912. That’s why in the Senate, Trudy will invest in in-home and community-based services for seniors under Medicaid. By increasing access to in-home and community services, we can ensure that low-income seniors have access to compassionate care at the end of life." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "While seniors are struggling to pay the bills, Republicans have said aloud that they want to cut Medicare benefits and privatize Social Security. Trudy knows that this is a direct insult to millions of Americans who have worked hard all their lives under the belief that their futures would be secured through these benefits. In the Senate, Trudy will tirelessly stand up against these cowardly attacks on Medicare and Social Security. Trudy will never support cutting a single dollar from these benefits or raising the retirement age by a single day." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Government should be held accountable for delivering real results, and that starts with electing leaders who hold themselves to the highest standards of ethics and moral values. Trudy will hold corporations accountable, stand up to big money in politics, and put people first. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will lead efforts on campaign finance reform including overturning the Citizens United ruling, restoring congressional oversight of money in politics, and requiring donor disclosure for dark money groups." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "In the Senate, I’ll work to pass a lifetime ban to prevent members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, ban corporate PACs from flooding our political system with special interest money, and ban foreign corporations and governments from hiring lobbyists to sway lawmakers’ votes." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes that public safety is a fundamental right for all Missourians. Our communities can’t flourish with skyrocketing crime. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will support robust funding for law enforcement and first responders to crack down on violent crime, conduct long term investigations into drug trafficking, and promote community-oriented policing programs. Trudy is a fierce advocate for victims of crime and will vigilantly support the rights of survivors in the criminal justice process. Trudy also knows the power of treatment courts in lowering recidivism and will invest in funding to expand the number of treatment courts available across the country." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
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  • "We need to create more strong union jobs and make things in America—and Missouri—again." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Americans continue to face high gas prices, which, coupled with supply chain issues, is resulting in higher costs of food and groceries. Meanwhile, Big Oil is racking in major profits. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will support legislation that would prohibit companies from taking unfair advantage of an international oil crisis to jack up gas prices unreasonably, and empower the Federal Trade Commission to enforce this law." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "From inflation to supply chain issues, Missouri families have seen the cost of gas, groceries, housing, and more rise significantly. Inflation is at its highest rate in over 40 years. Too many Missourians and Americans are living in a state of financial crisis. In fact, 64% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. We need real solutions, not more political talking points." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Missourians are seeing energy costs rise when they can least afford it. Gas prices are at record highs, further squeezing families who are living paycheck to paycheck. Trudy knows that we need to provide real relief in the form of direct payments to Americans struggling with gas prices. Especially for lower-income families, a rebate program can be a particularly effective way to provide economic relief." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "The House just approved the #InflationReductionAct and sent it to the President! I look forward to supporting transformative legislation like this, which will expand Medicare benefits, lowers energy bills & health care costs, and tackles climate change." (twitter.com)
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  • "Trudy knows that our democracy is under attack right now, and we need bold leadership to keep our rights intact for future generations of Americans. Trudy will vote for and champion legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act in the Senate. Trudy will also tirelessly work to fight back against anti-democratic bills that would make it harder to vote or that would disenfranchise groups of Americans. Trudy believes that voting should be as easy and accessible as possible to all eligible, and she will work to invest more resources into local elections offices." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Renewable energy sources aren’t just good for the environment–they also cut costs long term, create new industries and new jobs, and lower our dependence on other countries for oil." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes that we need to reduce our carbon emissions drastically, ensure clean air and water, and transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources–like the solar power her own ranch in Missouri uses." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • STL Today “The American people overwhelmingly support commonsense gun legislation: universal background checks, closing loopholes, and restricting the sale of military-style assault weapons....In the Senate I will be a leader on this issue and will support efforts to end the filibuster in order to pass meaningful gun legislation.” (www.stltoday.com)
  • "In the U.S. Senate Trudy will support common sense gun safety reforms like background checks, red flag laws, and preventing people who have been reported as dangerous to law enforcement by mental health providers from purchasing guns." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes that every American deserves quality, affordable healthcare. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will protect healthcare coverage for Missourians, cut the cost of prescription drugs, and hold big insurance and pharmaceutical companies accountable for jacking up prices. She will also fight attempts to strip Missourians of their health care or to remove protections for insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "America is the only developed country without guaranteed paid family leave, meaning millions of Americans struggle to choose between a career and raising children. Trudy knows we need to fix this because it’s good for families and our economy when parents can fully participate in the workforce." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes we must ensure no one has to choose between keeping their job and looking out for their health and protecting their loved ones. Paid sick leave is also good for the economy and ensures that illnesses are not rapidly spread through job sites." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "As a nurse, Trudy knows that everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare, including prescription drugs. In the U.S. Senate, she will champion legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies just like private insurance companies do. This will significantly lower the cost of prescriptions for Missourians. Trudy will also push to allow imports of high-quality drugs from Canada and other nations, which will introduce competition and also drive prices down." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "More than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, including at least 685,000 people in Missouri. On top of that, nearly 1.6 million people in our state — one third of the total adult population — have prediabetes. As too many families know, living with diabetes can be very expensive. That’s why Trudy supports capping the cost of insulin to $35 a month. Missourians shouldn’t have to choose between their health and their basic necessities." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Trudy believes that every American deserves quality, affordable healthcare. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will protect healthcare coverage for Missourians, cut the cost of prescription drugs, and hold big insurance and pharmaceutical companies accountable for jacking up prices. She will also fight attempts to strip Missourians of their health care or to remove protections for insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "Our immigration system is broken—both parties have kicked the can down the road for too long. We need comprehensive reform that includes securing our border and providing a pathway to citizenship." (twitter.com)
  • "Our immigration system is broken—both parties have kicked the can down the road for too long. We need comprehensive reform that includes securing our border and providing a pathway to citizenship." (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.
  • "Ending the disastrous corporate tax cuts that unfairly benefitted wealthy CEOs while squeezing out workers." (www.trudybuschvalentine.com)
  • "In the Senate, I’ll work to pass the #PROAct, raise the federal minimum wage, and make sure billionaires and corporations pay their fair share. And let me be clear — Right to Work will always be WRONG for MISSOURI." (twitter.com)
  • "We need to end the disastrous corporate tax cuts that unfairly benefit wealthy CEOs and massive corporations. They need to pay their fair share. I will be a leader in Washington who can’t be bought and will always put Missouri families, workers, and small businesses first." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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