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Rhonda Hart's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (TX) - District 36

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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.

Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

"Abortion is healthcare. Protect Roe v Wade." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?

Unknown Position

"Did yâall know that the TX GOP brags about lowering taxes? The past they forget is "for our rich buddies"." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?

Unknown Position

"Did yâall know that the TX GOP brags about lowering taxes? The past they forget is "for our rich buddies"." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Crime & Public Safety: Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

Unknown Position

"Police reform now." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Economy: Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?

Yes

"I am actually pro-life but I see the entire lifespan of a human. If youâre pro-life then you need to think about access to good food, housing, healthcare, protection from violence." (x.com)
"Support the troops, and that includes decent housing." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Economy: Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Education: Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?

Yes

"Gun laws save lives" (x.com)
"I know so many people impacted by gun violence. Thatâs why Iâm running for Congress. We can end this!" (x.com)
"I mean, there is a background check system in place. But itâs got so many holes you could sail the TSV through it. We just need to close up all the loopholes and make it nice and pretty." (x.com)
"I might be talking out of my head, but itâs the guns. Another shooting in Las Vegas and Texas. This is why Iâm running. Gun violence is a plague on families across America." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Health Care: Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Health Care: Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?

Unknown Position

"If men could get pregnant, Paid Family leave would start at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Letâs be honest here. The entire system would be turned upside down." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Health Care: Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Immigration: Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?

Unknown Position

"I fyucking canât. The people of Texas do not want a wall. Spend the 5 billion to fund actual immigration issues that WORK." (x.com)
"I swear to God, your skull is as thick as this wall. Texans do not want a wall. We want sensible immigration reform." (x.com)
"No, it's a manufactured crisis. I agree we need better immigration practices, but we don't need a stupid wall." (x.com)

Unknown Position

Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?

Unknown Position

"I swear to God, your skull is as thick as this wall. Texans do not want a wall. We want sensible immigration reform." (x.com)
"Overstaying your visa is illegal. Crossing the border to ask for asylum is NOT illegal. Taking children away from parents is illegal." (x.com)

Unknown Position

National Security: Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

National Security: Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Unknown Position

Technology and Communication: Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?

Unknown Position

Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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