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Katrina Christiansen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Katrina Christiansen 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.

  • "As North Dakota’s next Senator, I will vote to codify abortion protections into law. You can count on that." (x.com)
  • "I'm heartbroken. Stories like this one have become all too common in America. This is why we need to protect reproductive rights, and it's why we need to do it now." (x.com)
  • "Reproductive freedom is on the ballot this November. We need to protect abortion rights in the United States Senate. I am running to defeat Kevin Cramer and codify abortion rights because I refuse to allow young girls in America to have their rights taken away." (x.com)
  • "A North Dakota teacher pays Social Security taxes on all of their earnings. If you're a millionaire or billionaire, you don't. They take a free ride. This is wrong. When I get to the Senate, I will vote to make sure high income Americans pay their fair share to protect Social Security." (x.com)
  • "Due to misguided tax policies, seniors have to pay taxes on their hard earned Social Security benefits and pinch pennies to get by. Taxing Social Security benefits is unjust. Seniors should be able to retire with dignity. Congress has failed to do their job. What has Kevin Cramer done about this? Nothing. But at least he voted to give tax cuts to billionaires." (x.com)
  • "I am committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security and oppose any attempt to cut Social Security benefits for current or future recipients. Our seniors should be able to retire with dignity." (x.com)
  • "A North Dakota teacher pays Social Security taxes on all of their earnings. If you're a millionaire or billionaire, you don't. They take a free ride. This is wrong. When I get to the Senate, I will vote to make sure high income Americans pay their fair share to protect Social Security." (x.com)
  • "The last three tax cuts that Congress passed were massive tax cuts for the rich. Meanwhile, the working class had to foot the bill and our nation’s debt exploded. I think it’s time that the middle and working class get the tax cuts and the rich should pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "Too many hard-working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. I don't care about your political affiliation – I'm here to fight for you in Washington. I'll champion legislation to lower the cost of housing, prescription drugs, and provide tax cuts for working families." (x.com)
  • "A North Dakota teacher pays Social Security taxes on all of their earnings. If you're a millionaire or billionaire, you don't. They take a free ride. This is wrong. When I get to the Senate, I will vote to make sure high income Americans pay their fair share to protect Social Security." (x.com)
  • "It's time to hold the wealthy accountable and close the tax loopholes they've exploited for far too long. While Kevin Cramer lets wealthy taxpayers off the hook, I'm committed to ensuring that everyone pays their fair share." (x.com)
  • "Nobody should have to live paycheck to paycheck in America. We must build a strong middle class where the top 1% of Americans pays their fair share in taxes and the middle class earns a living wage." (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Investing in rural America is important to me, I grew up there. I will fight tirelessly in the Senate to ensure we invest in rural America for future generations to come." (x.com)
  • "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and create fulfilling jobs in our communities. In the Senate, I will fight for policies that promote growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, and provide resources for small business owners to succeed." (x.com)
  • "We need to bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States. Our supply chains need to be housed here, in the United States. Kevin Cramer voted against the CHIPS Act, which invested millions in our supply chain and protected our national security." (x.com)
  • "Workers are the backbone of our economy. They're what make our state and nation strong and we have to have their backs. That means continuing to create good-paying jobs and raising the federal minimum wage." (x.com)
  • "Housing is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Affordable housing is a good that every American should have access to." (x.com)
  • "North Dakota is dealing with an affordable housing crisis. No one should be unhoused in the wealthiest nation on Earth or have to choose between paying rent or paying for basic needs." (x.com)
  • "The Department of Housing and Urban Development released data showing more than 650,000 people were living in shelters or outside in tents or cars. We are the richest country in the world and we can't build enough homes to allow people to sleep with a roof over their head. This is a policy problem our government can fix, but doesn't." (x.com)
  • "From July 2020 through July 2022, inflation rose by 14%, but corporate profits rose by 75% over those two years, five times as fast as inflation. Working families are struggling to pay their bills while corporate profits soar. That's unacceptable. We need to tackle corporate greed with antitrust laws to rein in price gouging." (x.com)
  • "While food companies are making record profits, middle and working class families are struggling to get by. We need our government to pass policies to help people afford the basics." (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.
  • 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.
  • "Thousands of North Dakotans rely on the Affordable Care Act for affordable healthcare. Kevin Cramer wants to take this away. We have to stop him–spread the word." (x.com)
  • "This Women's History Month, we need to uplift one another and fight for women and our rights each and everyday. When I get to the Senate, I am going to fight for reproductive rights, paid family leave, and equal pay for all women. I refuse to sit by and wait my turn any longer." (x.com)
  • "Capping insulin payments at $35 per month is a critical start, but it cannot be the end to make prescriptions more affordable. When in the Senate, I will continue the fight to lower prescription drug costs." (x.com)
  • "Kevin Cramer voted against capping insulin at $35 a month for seniors. He voted against allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug costs. Cramer votes against us. It’s time we hold him accountable." (x.com)
  • "Too many hard-working Americans are struggling to make ends meet. I don't care about your political affiliation – I'm here to fight for you in Washington. I'll champion legislation to lower the cost of housing, prescription drugs, and provide tax cuts for working families." (x.com)
  • "Kevin Cramer is not supporting a border deal because he does not want to give Democrats a win during an election year. It’s partisan politics at work, and it’s hurting North Dakotans in the process." (x.com)
  • "Kevin Cramer has spent his time in the Senate complaining about the immigration crisis at our southern border. Now that he has the opportunity to fix it, Cramer will vote against bipartisan legislation. True hypocrisy." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "In an era of shifting alliances and challenges to democratic norms, turning our back on Ukraine would not only betray a friend but also jeopardize the credibility of American leadership on the world stage. America has been a stalwart ally. We must continue this proud tradition of defending our friends in their struggle for freedom against authoritarian regimes like Russia. It is in our national interest to ensure that Ukraine remains a sovereign, secure, and prosperous nation, and Congress must act decisively to uphold this commitment. The world is watching." (x.com)
  • "In an era of shifting alliances and challenges to democratic norms, turning our back on Ukraine would not only betray a friend but also jeopardize the credibility of American leadership on the world stage. America has been a stalwart ally. We must continue this proud tradition of defending our friends in their struggle for freedom against authoritarian regimes like Russia. It is in our national interest to ensure that Ukraine remains a sovereign, secure, and prosperous nation, and Congress must act decisively to uphold this commitment. The world is watching." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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