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Matt Kilboy's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Matt Kilboy did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 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 2022.

  • "Introduce legislation that builds upon the Medicare program. This new program will ensure every single American has convenient access to equitable healthcare that they can actually afford." (www.kilboy4ohio.com)
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  • "Invest in local businesses that help break our dependence on foreign energy." (www.kilboy4ohio.com)
  • "We must recognize our crumbling infrastructure as the crisis that it is. Existing infrastructure needs repaired and replaced while expanding into areas that were forgotten. Repairing and expanding infrastructure is more than fixing bridges and roads. Less emphasis should be placed on the thousands of miles of costly roads and move toward investing in public transit like high-speed rail." (www.kilboy4ohio.com)
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  • "The U.S. isn't alone with inflation. The EU and many other countries are experiencing the same pains we are here. What's the root cause? A fragile supply chain that broke during a historic pandemic and Russian's war against Ukraine." (twitter.com)
  • "This headline is grossly misleading. If you “factor in inflation” all Americans are taking a pay cut. Why is inflation so high? A two year pandemic. A fragile global supply chain. Dependence on fossil fuels. Maybe let's focus on policies to address those issues?" (twitter.com)
  • "This is where I depart from the Democratic party. We should permanently zero out interest rates on Federal student loans. We should address the predatory lenders. We should address the absurd cost of going to college. We should NOT #CancelStudentDebt." (twitter.com)
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  • "David doesn't support common-sense #GunControl legislation to tackle the #GunViolence problem in our Country. #GunControlNow" (twitter.com)
  • "Introduce legislation that builds upon the Medicare program. This new program will ensure every single American has convenient access to equitable healthcare that they can actually afford." (www.kilboy4ohio.com)
  • "We must introduce a single-payer option that ensures every person in this country has affordable, equitable access to a primary care doctor, dentist, and eye doctor. Preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies and medications like birth control should be covered with no out-of-pocket costs." (www.kilboy4ohio.com)
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  • "Want to know why you never see David in the District? Apparently he’s too busy sipping margaritas in Texas with Ted. If you want to fix the issue at the border, then address the root causes. Here’s a hint, the root cause is not a lack of a border wall." (twitter.com)
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  • "The U.S. must be prepared to immediately impose strict sanctions and financial penalties against #Putin and the Russian Government. It is imperative that Congress move swiftly on the consideration of The Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act. (@SenatorMenendez, @RepGregoryMeeks)" (twitter.com)
  • "This podcast explains why we need to care about the #RussianWar in #Ukraine. It also explains why foreign diplomacy and humanitarian aid are vital for our #Democracy." (twitter.com)
  • "It is time for the Democrats and Republicans to close the carried interest tax loophole. The wealthiest in this country pay a maximum on capital gains of 15%. Private Equity firms are profiteering off of the backs of hardworking Americans." (twitter.com)
  • "The billions of dollars in tax hikes are for those who make billions of dollars. This bill makes healthcare more accessible/affordable, invests in climate change and ensures we get closer to making sure the ultra-wealthy pay their share. #OhioansDeserveBetter than Just Dave." (twitter.com)
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