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Tim Smith's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Tim Smith 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.

  • "Today, we celebrate the fall of Roe v. Wade and commit to creating a future where abortion is unthinkable in our country. I will fight to uphold the value and dignity of ALL human life in Congress!" (x.com)
  • "As a father of 5 and grandfather of 17, "pro-life" is not just a slogan for me — it is a way of life. The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which returned to legislators the power to restrict abortion, was a remarkable victory, but the work should not stop there. In my time in the non-profit sector, I have seen the need for communities to support struggling moms and women who have unplanned pregnancies. We can do more. It’s time we create a stronger culture of life that values the dignity of all God’s children. Being pro-life is more than abortion; I will fight for life in all regards." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
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  • "The Trump tax cuts are set to expire at the end of 2025. In Congress, I'll fight hard to renew the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that have allowed families and individuals in #IN03 to keep more of their hard-earned income." (x.com)
  • "This is the result of more tax and spend economic policies from Democrats in Washington. I'm running for Congress to cut government spending and bring down the cost of everyday goods and services for #IN03." (x.com)
  • "The Trump tax cuts are set to expire at the end of 2025. In Congress, I'll fight hard to renew the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that have allowed families and individuals in #IN03 to keep more of their hard-earned income." (x.com)
  • "This is the result of more tax and spend economic policies from Democrats in Washington. I'm running for Congress to cut government spending and bring down the cost of everyday goods and services for #IN03." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Law enforcement plays a crucial role in keeping our communities safe. Unfortunately, they are under attack from radical Democrats who want to defund the police, end cash bail, and push their pro-crime policies on our cities and towns. I will always Back the Blue and stand up against all measures that defund law enforcement. I’ll work to provide additional resources for local law enforcement to recruit more officers, upgrade equipment, and provide enhanced training to keep our families safe from crime." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
  • "As we face worsening threats from foreign adversaries, I strongly believe that America must continue to be the beacon of freedom and prosperity for other countries around the world. I will fully fund our military and support increased pay for service members to ensure we are effectively recruiting and retaining our nation’s best and brightest. The only litmus test dictating who gets in the military and who gets promoted must be merit alone. I will vote to eliminate all other, non-merit-based tests. America’s military must be a pure meritocracy, plain and simple. I will always fight to keep our commitments to America’s servicemembers, veterans, and military families." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
  • "China is our nation’s greatest foreign adversary, and our economy is far too reliant on them. It’s time to bring manufacturing back to the United States and end our reliance on Chinese supply chains. Additionally, the Chinese Communist Party has access to too much American data and technological infrastructure, using it to spy on our military, our communities, and our citizens. I’ll take practical steps to fight these intrusions, like working to ban TikTok, shoring up our data security, and supporting a strong national defense against all foreign threats." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
  • "This is the result of more tax and spend economic policies from Democrats in Washington. I'm running for Congress to cut government spending and bring down the cost of everyday goods and services for #IN03." (x.com)
  • "Washington’s spending spree is out of control. Democrats’ reckless fiscal policies have led to rising prices across the board for Indiana families. In Congress, I’ll be a leader in the fight to cut government spending and stop your tax dollars from being wasted. Indiana businesses and families can’t get by spending more money than they bring in — Washington should work the same way. I’ll always treat your tax dollars like I treat my own, and hold the federal government to the same standard." (www.timsmithforindiana.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.
  • "The Biden administration is out of control, working to seize more power in nearly every aspect of our lives. From the unconstitutional Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule to his unconstitutional plan to cancel student loan debt, Joe Biden has shown that he has no problem bypassing Congress to enact his radical agenda. I will support policies that check unelected bureaucrats and return power to the people." (www.timsmithforindiana.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.
  • "As an avid gun owner, hunter, and outdoorsman, I know the right to keep and bear arms is vital to defending all our other liberties. I will always support the 2nd Amendment, and I will vote against any piece of legislation that violates Hoosiers’ constitutional rights." (www.timsmithforindiana.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.
  • "5,000 illegal migrants are being released into our country every single day. That's more than the population of Whitley County coming into our country every week. Biden's open border continues to leave our nation at risk. We need border security now." (x.com)
  • "A nation without secure borders isn’t a nation at all. The Biden administration’s management of the southern border has been a disaster. Today, the federal government is rolling out the red carpet for illegal immigrants and failing to stop the fentanyl pouring across our border. I’ll oppose these failed border policies and work to secure our southern border by enforcing our immigration laws and completing the border wall. We want the best and brightest to legally come to America in pursuit of opportunity, but first, our borders must be secure. America should be, as it’s always been, a country that welcomes the "tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free." But we must do so legally and begin by building a strong border wall." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
  • "The Biden administration is attempting to deport Jonas, a 17-year-old with disabilities who has been in America for almost his entire life, but continues releasing 5,000 illegal migrants into our country each day. Our nation's immigration system is broken." (x.com)
  • "5,000 illegal migrants are being released into our country every single day. That's more than the population of Whitley County coming into our country every week. Biden's open border continues to leave our nation at risk. We need border security now." (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.
  • "China is our nation’s greatest foreign adversary, and our economy is far too reliant on them. It’s time to bring manufacturing back to the United States and end our reliance on Chinese supply chains. Additionally, the Chinese Communist Party has access to too much American data and technological infrastructure, using it to spy on our military, our communities, and our citizens. I’ll take practical steps to fight these intrusions, like working to ban TikTok, shoring up our data security, and supporting a strong national defense against all foreign threats." (www.timsmithforindiana.com)
  • "TikTok is spying on millions of teenagers and adults all over the country. In Congress, I'll vote to #BanTikTok. We need to get this CCP spyware app out of American homes." (x.com)

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