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Allek Pastrana's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Allek Pastrana has failed to 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.

  • "The government has to stay out of the medical room when it comes to personal decisions regarding healthcare." (www.voteallek.com)
  • "When elected to office, I will FIGHT TO MAKE SURE ROE v WADE BECOMES LAW!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Our economy requires every taxpayer to pay their fair share! I believe that we shouldn't tax success." (www.voteallek.com)
  • "Politicians SHOULD be doing everything possible on lowering taxes, not increasing them!" (x.com)
  • "Don’t tell me we can’t afford healthcare 4 all or free college when people don’t pay their fair share! I have a plan on how we can afford this plus help the nation get rid debt! But I NEED your help! We DESERVE better politicians! Let’s UPDATE FLORIDA!" (x.com)
  • "Our economy requires every taxpayer to pay their fair share! I believe that we shouldn't tax success." (www.voteallek.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.
  • "People often ask "How will you pay for that". We will by reducing our military spending & taxing marijuana sales." (x.com)
  • "Reduce military spending" (www.voteallek.com)
  • "USA has to get its spending in order! Pentagon spending $2B a day is not the way! As your US Senator, I have a plan on how we could get our spending in line and possibly put us in the green! But I NEED your help! Let’s UPDATE FLORIDA!" (x.com)
  • "We MUST not let USA default! I agree we shouldn’t be borrowing more $$$ but we cannot let those who count on us down! Lift the ceiling, then work out issues! We must fix our spending issues!" (x.com)
  • "#OT40 will be key. I'll submit a bill to require states to have a form of rent control. We have to look into smaller housing and condos for the masses. I will work with local officials to bring affordable housing to CFL." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "CANCEL ALL STUDENT LOAN DEBT!" (x.com)
  • "I support an education system, where higher education is free to anyone, regardless of income. We should allow people who want to succeed, the ability to attend a 4-year university or technical school, of their choice, free of charge. When people succeed, the United States of America succeeds!" (www.voteallek.com)
  • "POTUS has to keep his promise about student loan debt!" (x.com)
  • "Student loans have been on pause for 2+ years, ELIMINATE STUDENT DEBT ALREADY!" (x.com)
  • "I support voter ID laws but those that don’t target individuals. Voter ID laws can be racist, but as your Senator I’ll fight to make sure every U.S. citizen can vote without discrimination!" (x.com)
  • "Solution: There shouldn’t be any type of poll tax to vote. Every state should issue free voter IDs to eligible voters!" (x.com)
  • "We as a nation should be making it easier to vote, not harder. 2020 was the most secured election in history! I want to live in a democracy where no one is restricted from voting and one day we should be able to vote securely from our mobile devices!" (x.com)
  • "Allek knows that climate change is real. He is ready to defend Florida from oil tycoons & greedy multinational corporations. He knows that the only way to move forward is by massively changing the way we live. We must demand a Green New Deal NOW!" (x.com)
  • "I fully support the Green New Deal, investing in renewable energy solutions, and limiting our dependency as a nation on fossil fuels." (www.voteallek.com)
  • "Allek knows that climate change is real. He is ready to defend Florida from oil tycoons & greedy multinational corporations. He knows that the only way to move forward is by massively changing the way we live. We must demand a Green New Deal NOW!" (x.com)
  • "I fully support the Green New Deal, investing in renewable energy solutions, and limiting our dependency as a nation on fossil fuels." (www.voteallek.com)
  • "Allek will champion advocating for gun violence prevention and making a commitment to govern with gun safety in mind." (x.com)
  • "I’m a PRO2A candidate! I do believe we NEED reform." (x.com)
  • "I’m pro2A but I believe in COMMON SENSE GUN LAWS!" (x.com)
  • "When elected to Congress in November, I WILL be voting FOR gun law reform!" (x.com)
  • "Allek supports Medicare For All. He understands the importance of spending tax dollars on peoples health is a top priority." (x.com)
  • "Americans would save hundreds in premiums a year by switching to a single-payer system and would receive exponentially better care." (x.com)
  • "I fully support Medicare for All. Healthcare should not be tied to employment, it is a human right, and we can pay for it! No matter your disability, no matter your preexisting conditions, this human right should be available to all." (www.voteallek.com)
  • "We can afford medicare for all and no one should go broke! Country OVER party! Let’s UPDATE FLORIDA!" (x.com)
  • "It was great to come out and hear @RitaForFlorida talk, listen to people, and share ideas about Paid Leave 4 ALL!" (x.com)
  • "Parental leave shouldn’t be tied to your sex! Whether you have a child or decide to adopt, both parents should be entitled to parental leave!" (x.com)
  • "Think about this for a second! Americans can’t afford their medications! Under my plan of Medicare for All, medications would be included and best part is that we as a nation can afford it without raising our current taxes!" (x.com)
  • "We don’t need a bill to negotiate prescription prices! We need healthcare reform!" (x.com)
  • "OUTRAGED at this pic! Yes, we should protect our borders! Yes, we need new immigration law! But this is UNACCEPTABLE! Videos of people being whipped, children being rushed at by CBP horses and running in fear! THAT IS NOT WHAT AMERICA IS ABOUT!" (x.com)
  • "We are a country FOUNDED by immigrants!" (x.com)
  • "As a Latino, a Puerto Rican, we MUST help others seeking a better life. We must not break up families! We must create a pathway for citizenship for DACA recipients!" (x.com)
  • "We are a country FOUNDED by immigrants!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "STAND WITH UKRAINE!" (x.com)
  • "We MUST help Ukraine in EVERY way possible!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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