Derrick Anderson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Derrick Anderson 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.
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.
- "SCOTUS finally got it right, and overturned a 50 year decision of federalizing abortions. As Justice Alito stated, the lack of a constitutional reference to abortion requires Roe and Casey to be overturned." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Biden Admin FY23 Budget Request = $2.5 trillion in new taxes, the largest tax increase in history. ð¤" (x.com)
- "I joined @GroverNorquist to sign the @taxreformer Taxpayer Protection Pledge today. Virginians have it hard enough without the government raising their taxes and cost of living. Iâm fighting to make life easier, not more difficult, for the people in my home district #VA07" (x.com)
- "Iâm running to take on tough issues like spending, taxes, and inflation that are creating a brutal reality for too many people." (x.com)
- "Biden Admin FY23 Budget Request = $2.5 trillion in new taxes, the largest tax increase in history. ð¤" (x.com)
- "I joined @GroverNorquist to sign the @taxreformer Taxpayer Protection Pledge today. Virginians have it hard enough without the government raising their taxes and cost of living. Iâm fighting to make life easier, not more difficult, for the people in my home district #VA07" (x.com)
- "Iâm running to take on tough issues like spending, taxes, and inflation that are creating a brutal reality for too many people." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Ballotpedia "Safer communities, which starts with securing the border and standing up for our law enforcement." (ballotpedia.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Iâm running to take on tough issues like spending, taxes, and inflation that are creating a brutal reality for too many people." (x.com)
- Ballotpedia "Our cost of living is through the roof. Under the current administration, everyday costs, like groceries and gas are stretching Virginia families further than ever before, in some cases as much as $1,100 more a month! This must change, and starts by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs." (ballotpedia.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Being a small business owner is hard enough already. Biden and Washington Democrats are making it even tougher with their forced mandates and zero focus on reversing inflation." (x.com)
- "Inflation and costs are too high and people are struggling to get by. Time for change. #VA07" (x.com)
- "Iâm running to take on tough issues like spending, taxes, and inflation that are creating a brutal reality for too many people." (x.com)
- Ballotpedia "Our cost of living is through the roof. Under the current administration, everyday costs, like groceries and gas are stretching Virginia families further than ever before, in some cases as much as $1,100 more a month! This must change, and starts by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs." (ballotpedia.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.
- "So instead of an energy independence solution, the Biden admin considers the "availability of oil" with the Iran Deal. Madness." (x.com)
- "Come check us out at the Fredericksburg gun show today! #2A #CombatToCongress" (x.com)
- "Great to be at the PWC gun show this afternoon with strong 2A supporters! #VA07" (x.com)
- "Huge turnout today! Great to be around so many 2A supporters! #VA07" (x.com)
- "Stopped into Hall Precision and Gunsmithing in Fredericksburg and Big Dog Outfitters in King George today. Two great shops with very knowledgeable folks. We have to stand up for and protect our 2nd Amendment rights. #VA07" (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.
- "Itâs time to secure the border, make life more affordable for everyone, support our law enforcement, and keep our communities safe." (x.com)
- "Iâll fight for #VA07, the place that raised me, to keep our communities safe, secure our border, make life more affordable, and make sure our veterans are taken care of." (x.com)
- Ballotpedia "- Safer communities, which starts with securing the border and standing up for our law enforcement." (ballotpedia.org)
- Ballotpedia "Our border is broken. Our communities are less safe, our law enforcement is stretched thin, and the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily, with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it and infilitrating our neighborhoods." (ballotpedia.org)
- "As America listens to Joe Biden double down on his policy agenda tonight, just remember how badly he has failed. Crime, fentanyl, inflation, illegal immigration -- all are getting worse and worse. A stronger leader would admit he's failed and change course." (x.com)
- "This comes a few days after an illegal immigrant was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor in Campbell County, VA. Joe Bidenâs legacy of failure and bumbling weakness is growing, and it has a human cost. When Iâm in Congress, securing the border and removing people who came here illegally will be a top priority. The entire system is broken under Biden." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Iâm all for standing up for Ukraine and our allies, but with gas over $5, record inflation, a broken border, Biden and the Admin should be looking out for everyone here at home." (x.com)
- "Nothing about Putinâs actions can be construed as peacekeeping. War in Ukraine means another proxy war involving the entire world, that should terrify everyone. Biden has severely mishandled this situation." (x.com)
- "Russiaâs invasion into Ukraine is appalling and shows that Putin is nothing more than a thug. America must be vigilant to protect our interests, both foreign and domestic, because our adversaries are watching..." (x.com)
- "I support this bill. Ban Tik Tok." (x.com)
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