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Bethany Mann's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MO) - District 3

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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.

  • "Abortion is healthcare. Access to healthcare saves lives. Equitable access to healthcare is a human right, and no one should experience discrimination because of their gender. I support the Women’s Health Protection Act, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, Medicare For All, and expanding access to virtual and telehealth services." (bethanymannforcongress.com)
  • "Never underestimate the power of the American woman. Let’s pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify Roe and fully ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. #CodifyRoe #EqualRightsAmendment #ForwardNotHelpless" (x.com)
  • "Abortion is healthcare. Access to healthcare saves lives. Equitable access to healthcare is a human right, and no one should experience discrimination because of their gender. I support the Women’s Health Protection Act, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, Medicare For All, and expanding access to virtual and telehealth services." (bethanymannforcongress.com)
  • "Never underestimate the power of the American woman. Let’s pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify Roe and fully ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. #CodifyRoe #EqualRightsAmendment #ForwardNotHelpless" (x.com)
  • "Cuts to Medicare and Social Security also severely impact people with disabilities. I believe that we should strengthen and protect these programs against politicians who would cut benefits or privatize them. Corporations should not profit the most from our most vulnerable." (x.com)
  • "I am a strong supporter of Medicare For All. I believe in expanding support for mental health, addiction services, housing, and SNAP." (x.com)
  • "It’s time for corporations and wealthy tax cheats to pay their fair share in taxes. Unions & workers build economic growth, not executives who shuffle spreadsheets & sacrifice workers’ bodies for shareholder returns. I will pass the ProAct & strengthen workers’ bargaining rights." (x.com)
  • "I will crack down on wealthy tax cheats and close loopholes that allow large corporations to evade taxes." (x.com)
  • "It’s time for corporations and wealthy tax cheats to pay their fair share in taxes. Unions & workers build economic growth, not executives who shuffle spreadsheets & sacrifice workers’ bodies for shareholder returns. I will pass the ProAct & strengthen workers’ bargaining rights." (x.com)
  • "Gun violence continues to happen because politicians accept money from lobby groups to do nothing while corporations profit, even if it means that children die. We must remove big money from US elections & elect leaders who value our future more than cash and power." (x.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 believe in investing in American infrastructure. Real leadership means securing our supply chain by creating more jobs to make more at home. Green energy & lean manufacturing solve big problems. Let’s make things in environmentally responsible ways, using green chemistry." (x.com)
  • "Investment in our infrastructure is an investment in our future and success. Across the state we see failing bridges, roadways, water and electrical grids. The federal government is investing billions in infrastructure and we must fight for our fair share of that funding and invest in our rural areas not just in cities and close surrounding areas." (bethanymannforcongress.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 will vote for student loan forgiveness & financial oversight" (x.com)
  • "Everyone eligible to vote should have the ability to register to vote, to cast a ballot and to have that ballot properly recorded, we must remove barriers and roadblocks in voting rights and ways voters can vote. Polls, mail in, and dropbox options should be expanded to ensure each voter has an option and every voter's voice heard." (bethanymannforcongress.com)
  • "I believe in investing in American infrastructure. Real leadership means securing our supply chain by creating more jobs to make more at home. Green energy & lean manufacturing solve big problems. Let’s make things in environmentally responsible ways, using green chemistry." (x.com)
  • "We must take stake and recognize the environmental changes that are having effects on our state, from our farmers to our economy. To be prosperous we must realize how important clean air and water are and take steps to ensure we take steps to prepare for increases in weather events, with moving toward renewable energy we would create new jobs and new industries." (bethanymannforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I decided to #WearOrange today in honor of my friend who lost her mom to gun violence. Red flag laws would make it harder for abusers to kill family members." (x.com)
  • "I pledge to enact common-sense gun reform, to support teachers w/ better pay and safe classrooms, & advocate for social support to help those in crisis. It’s time for weak leadership on these issues to end." (x.com)
  • "Pathetic machismo aside, it should be much harder for a person with multiple allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse to obtain a gun." (x.com)
  • "Abortion is healthcare. Access to healthcare saves lives. Equitable access to healthcare is a human right, and no one should experience discrimination because of their gender. I support the Women’s Health Protection Act, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, Medicare For All, and expanding access to virtual and telehealth services." (bethanymannforcongress.com)
  • "I am a strong supporter of Medicare For All. I believe in expanding support for mental health, addiction services, housing, and SNAP." (x.com)
  • "I support Medicare for All, paid leave for families, increased wages and collective bargaining for workers, & expanded child tax credits. When corporations make record profits on American soil off of the backs of workers, American families should benefit. It’s really that simple" (x.com)
  • "I support Medicare for All, paid leave for families, increased wages and collective bargaining for workers, & expanded child tax credits. When corporations make record profits on American soil off of the backs of workers, American families should benefit. It’s really that simple" (x.com)
  • "Reminder that Blaine Luetkemeyer voted AGAINST the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would have capped the price of insulin at $35/bottle with insurance. He consistently supports charging his constituents more for their medical care and limits their healthcare access." (x.com)
  • "Congress should get to work to secure the border and provide aid to the Ukraine. The economic impact of this aid also supports our industries here in MO. Insurrectionists should stop obstructing the work of the United States government and capitulating to Putin’s demands." (x.com)
  • "Former Pres. Trump is not confused. He’s deliberate. He will allow Russia to attack NATO & other allies. His legislative supporters in MO know this. They continue to obstruct Ukrainian aid & fail to secure the U.S. Border, threatening our country’s security & our troops overseas" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Congress should get to work to secure the border and provide aid to the Ukraine. The economic impact of this aid also supports our industries here in MO. Insurrectionists should stop obstructing the work of the United States government and capitulating to Putin’s demands." (x.com)
  • "Former Pres. Trump is not confused. He’s deliberate. He will allow Russia to attack NATO & other allies. His legislative supporters in MO know this. They continue to obstruct Ukrainian aid & fail to secure the U.S. Border, threatening our country’s security & our troops overseas" (x.com)
  • "Congress should get to work to secure the border and provide aid to the Ukraine. The economic impact of this aid also supports our industries here in MO. Insurrectionists should stop obstructing the work of the United States government and capitulating to Putin’s demands." (x.com)
  • "Former Pres. Trump is not confused. He’s deliberate. He will allow Russia to attack NATO & other allies. His legislative supporters in MO know this. They continue to obstruct Ukrainian aid & fail to secure the U.S. Border, threatening our country’s security & our troops overseas" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
I trust Americans to make the best decisions regarding the type of healthcare that they need for physical, emotional, and financial security. The government should improve access to healthcare and not limit it. Politicians should never have the power to make personal and private medical decisions for their constituents.
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
No Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?
Yes Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?
Corporations and billionaires should pay their fair share in taxes.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?
I support campaign finance reform, overturning Citizen United, and publicly funding elections.
No Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
I believe in increased spending for diplomacy efforts.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?
Yes Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?
Yes Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
I believe that the federal government should address the root causes of inflation, including corporate monopolies, price gouging, supply chain deficiencies, and climate change.
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
I believe that many student loans involved predatory lending practices. Many student loans have been bought and sold to other lenders many times over, artificially inflating their value. Education must be accessible and affordable for every American.
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
Voter ID laws constitute a poll tax. Restrictions on voting or obstacles to vote are antithetical to the idea of government By the People. It should be easier, not harder to cast a vote. I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and will advocate for the end of the practice of prison gerrymandering and other types of voter disenfranchisement.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?
I am an environmental chemist who has worked in manufacturing, energy, and water infrastructure for the past 14 years. I am uniquely qualified to educate and inform constituents on different ways to secure our energy grid in environmentally friendly ways. I believe that climate change is real and poses an imminent risk to our environment, economy, and public health. I support the transition away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable and expanded energy sources.
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?
I have earned a Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Everytown/Moms Demand Action. I believe in common sense gun legislation.
Yes Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?
Yes Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?
I support making the child tax credit permanent to eliminate or greatly reduce child poverty. I support expanding paid family leave for all parents. I support Medicare for All and the government�s ability to negotiate for better drug prices.
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?
I do not support mass deportation or policies that separate families at the border. Immigration issues must be solved by Congress. I believe that technology improvements can assist in quickly processing and matching immigrants with infrastructure or manufacturing jobs that pay a fair wage and help rebuild our economy. I believe in the promise of the American dream, and we should welcome those who want to come to our country to improve their life and build a bright future.
Yes Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
The U.S. should support the Ukraine and our NATO allies. If Russia wants the war to end, they should get out of the Ukraine and Crimea, and provide restitution for the harm of their senseless war. If we capitulate to Putin�s demands, Russia will invade Poland and other countries, resulting in American boots on the ground in Europe. We should continue to do everything in our power to help the Ukrainians defend themselves.
Yes Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?
I believe in free speech. I do not support manipulated markets or the purposeful dissemination of propaganda or disinformation. No social media company should ever be too big to fail.
I believe that our water should be clean and free of contaminants like lead and forever chemicals, students should be supported from pre-k to secondary schooling, and healthcare access should be expanded - not limited. My legislative priorities will be to invest in improvements in water infrastructure to protect public health and support clean manufacturing. I will champion universal pre-k along with fully and equitably funded public schools. I will work hard to make sure that the cruel and devastating abortion bans seen in Missouri never become federal law that harms other American families. Medicare for All will go a long way to protect and expand healthcare access and eliminate healthcare as a bargaining chip that corporations can use to suppress American workers.

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