Merritt Hale'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.
- "I am 100% pro-life, except for when the motherâs life is at risk. Poor socio-economic conditions of perspective parents is also not justification for abortion. We must do more than just fight to overturn Roe vs. Wade. We must hear, be sympathetic, and provide choices (adoption) beyond abortion to those contemplating such action. Providing love, education, support, and resources will go much further towards saving not just the lives of children, but also alleviating the torment and guilt that can afflict those who have gone through with an abortion." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
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- "We need to keep our schools open, and close out the politics. Our youth need to be taught to critically think rather than be steeped in critical race theory or indoctrinated in a political partyâs ideology. Our teachers deserve to be paid better for the critical role they play not just in a childâs future, but in the future of our society as a whole. Teachers are a major force in the lives of children and their families, and are a compass in the establishment of what is ethical and moral. Itâs critical that parents at the local level are empowered to have an active role in making sure the education their children receive reflect fundamental values that compliment what they learn from their parents." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
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- "We also need to address the gun violence plaguing our inner cities. The way to do this is to punish career criminals who commit crimes with guns and to deter career criminals from committing crimes in the first place. Not punish law abiding citizens with onerous, ineffective regulations." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
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- "The root cause of illegal immigration is allowing Democrats to run border policy. We need to secure the border first before we can talk about those already here #SOTU" (twitter.com)
- "First and foremost, secure our border. We have the resources in place to do it, but itâs not a priority. Secure borders are a national security issue and should be addressed immediately. We must secure our borders so that there is no new wave of illegal immigrants coming into the country. We must secure our border to stop the trade of illegal drugs coming over the border. If North Korea can secure its borders, American can secure its borders. No new illegal immigrants should be allowed into our country." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
- "The entirely predictable consequence of repealing Title 42 will be a run on the border and an overwhelmed Border Patrol. Border security is vital if we ever hope to fix the immigration system." (twitter.com)
- "The root cause of illegal immigration is allowing Democrats to run border policy. We need to secure the border first before we can talk about those already here #SOTU" (twitter.com)
- "Our troops should only be sent into battle as a last resort, but when they are sent in, they should have the complete backing of the government. We should not intervene with boots on the ground unless we are willing to finish the job. That means we should oust whatever government was in power, make sure the civilians are safe, and get out. We cannot be nation building for decades at a time." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
- "Our military might should only be unleashed under very specific circumstances, economic problems should be solved diplomatically." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
- "Our troops should only be sent into battle as a last resort, but when they are sent in, they should have the complete backing of the government. We should not intervene with boots on the ground unless we are willing to finish the job. That means we should oust whatever government was in power, make sure the civilians are safe, and get out. We cannot be nation building for decades at a time." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
- "Our military might should only be unleashed under very specific circumstances, economic problems should be solved diplomatically." (www.merritthaleforcongress.com)
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