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Kelly Cooper's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Kelly Cooper did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 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 2024.

  • "Unborn babies have a fully functional heart at 15 weeks old. At that point, "aborting" is clearly a euphemism, since the act is quite literally ending a life. Though they cannot protect themselves, I will always provide a voice for the unborn." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I am a fiscal conservative who believes in the importance of individual responsibility and free market principles. As your Congressman, I will take a common-sense approach to lower taxes, will reduce and eliminate government red-tape and push for limited government intervention in our free markets." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "I reaffirmed my pledge to keep costs low and oppose any and all tax increases. My opponent cannot say the same as he had voted again and again to for higher taxes and higher costs of living.I will fight for low taxes and better stewardship of your money." (x.com)
  • "I am a fiscal conservative who believes in the importance of individual responsibility and free market principles. As your Congressman, I will take a common-sense approach to lower taxes, will reduce and eliminate government red-tape and push for limited government intervention in our free markets." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I support the police and they support me. People are tired of the lies." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I just heard a Democrat strategist say "There's so much money out there to be taxed". Taxation is not the solution to the problem, controlling government spending is. We're all paying the price for irresponsible spending = inflation" (x.com)
  • "I will fight for balancing our budget and reducing government spending to help address the national debt and deficit." (x.com)
  • "Arizonans shouldn't be punished for the influx of residents wanting to join our great State. When I'm in Congress I'll fight for policies that will enable the construction of new housing opportunities in Chandler and other rapidly growing areas." (x.com)
  • "I just heard a Democrat strategist say "There's so much money out there to be taxed". Taxation is not the solution to the problem, controlling government spending is. We're all paying the price for irresponsible spending = inflation" (x.com)
  • "I have said repeatedly, if the Biden administration does not begin to tackle inflation it will lead our economy into recession, but hiking taxes during a recession is flat out dangerous policy for our Country. Numerous large companies continue to announce thousands of layoffs. This is the result of the intense inflation Americans have endured during this administration and the policies they have enacted." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "Canceling student loan debt to combat outrageous education costs is like granting legal status to combat 'irregular migration'. Neither is a solution, they are mearly short term bandaids that encourage the worsening of the actual problems." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "An "all of the above" approach for energy independence is a vital strategy for ensuring that the United States has access to a reliable and diverse energy supply." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "Investing in alternative energy sources like hydro, solar and wind power, as well as in research and development of new technologies, utilizes the power Earth has given us while providing cleaner fuel options and reduces dependency on oil." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "We need to work together to address the underlying issues that are causing inflation starting with allowing for the domestic production of oil, which would lower overall cost for most consumer goods and slow down inflation quickly." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "As a Marine, lifetime member of the NRA, GOA, USCCA and a member of the local gun club, I believe very strongly in the need for the 2nd Amendment. When the represented have no defense they are not represented, they are subjected. The 2nd Amendment is non-negotiable, and I’ll always defend it." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • Rated 92% by the NRA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "I am a compassionate conservative, with a family that looks like many Arizonans, a Hispanic wife, and multicultural children. We are obligated to secure our borders for the protection of our citizens and national security." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)
  • "It's not up for debate. Arizona needs a secure border." (x.com)
  • "When I am elected, my first priority will be to defend our border." (x.com)
  • "My goal of further enforcing the Remain in Mexico policy will help the reduction of illegal crossing. Any person seeking asylum in our country can apply in Mexico, or their home country and follow the path that all other immigrants have followed." (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.
  • "Big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, and Twitter hold significant power and influence in the marketplace and in society. As your Congressman, I will fight for an "Internet Bill of Rights" that provides protections to internet users to guarantee certain basic rights." (www.kellycooperarizona.com)

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