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Thomas Silva's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Thomas Silva has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2024 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

California Congressional Election 2024 Political Courage Test

Yes Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Unknown Position Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I believe that abortion should be Legal, Safe, and Rare.
Unknown Position Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Unknown Position Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?
Unknown Position Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?
The Federal deficit is in excess of $34 Trillion. We must focus on reducing wasteful spending while protecting valuable programs like Social Security.
Unknown Position Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?
Unknown Position Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Unknown Position Do you support increasing defense spending?
I support spending that provides for the safety and security of all Americans.
Unknown Position Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
No Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
Yes Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
Free and Fair elections are the foundation of our representative form of government. Election integrity is an integral part of that.
Unknown Position Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?
No Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Unknown Position Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?
Unknown Position Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?
Yes Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
Unknown Position Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Unknown Position Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?
Please explain in a total of 500 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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