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Sarah Freeman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Sarah Freeman is currently being tested through the 2024 Political Courage Test.

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Tennessee Congressional Election 2024 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?
Unknown Position Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?
Some corporations and many of the wealthiest Americans are not paying their fair share of taxes. Since these are the entities that are able to make the most off of the nation's systems of government, laws, infrastructure, etc., they should have the greatest incentive to keep the engine running and in good shape.
Yes 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?
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes, when necessary to protect the nation and our allies, but I do not support spending when it is not necessary.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?
Yes Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?
Yes Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
I think that ID from colleges and universities should be allowed.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?
Yes Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?
Unknown Position Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
No 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 economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
Unknown Position Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?
First and foremost, our democratic institutions must be protected and the rule of law applied to all no matter who or what power they possess. I want to protect Social Security by sunsetting the Trump tax giveaway and using the funds recouped to safeguard and sufficiently fund Social Security. These funds (trillions by the estimate of the Government Accounting Office) could also be used to expand clean environment programs and encourage green businesses. I want to codify Roe and pass the Equal Rights Amendment to prevent future discriminatory legislation. I want to pass an assault weapons ban and stricter red flag laws. I will support NATO, our allies, our military, and our vets. The rights of all citizen not to be discriminated against based on race, class, sex, religion, ethnicity, and gender identity must be recognized and the protection of these rights must be at the core of government policies, programs, and laws.

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