Joe Reagan's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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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.
- "Protect womenâs right to choose by codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law and fighting MAGA extremists." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
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- "Climate change is real and requires immediate action. I believe the economic incentive to address climate change is as strong as the moral one. By taking action, we will support American jobs, reduce energy costs, and increase our energy sovereignty⦠it is a no brainer." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "Transitioning towards cleaner energy sources could benefit Colorado's burgeoning renewable energy industry, creating jobs and economic growth while reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. I believe a common sense-based federal policy on climate change and the environment could have positive implications for Colorado by fostering environmental stewardship, economic prosperity, and resilience in the face of a changing climate." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "By combining targeted support for renters and homeowners with efforts to increase housing supply and address regulatory hurdles, a new federal housing policy could make meaningful strides toward addressing the affordability crisis and promoting equitable access to safe, stable housing for all Americans." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "Housing is an issue that transcends any one of local, state, and national government and thus requires action at all levels. Solutions therefore begin at a local level, starting with responsible and sustainable zoning practices. At the federal level, housing affordability policy must balance the needs of both renters and homeowners while promoting sustainable solutions to the housing crisis. To address the immediate challenges faced by renters, we need to expand rental assistance programs and increase funding for the construction of affordable housing units. Local tax incentives for developers to build affordable housing, as well as grants to local governments to revitalize distressed neighborhoods and create mixed-income communities, are all areas that will help maintain the character of the community we love while ensuring our children and grandchildren can afford to stay here." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
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- "Protect our democracy by standing up to MAGA extremists who want to undermine our right to vote and overturn election results." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "Climate change is real and requires immediate action. I believe the economic incentive to address climate change is as strong as the moral one. By taking action, we will support American jobs, reduce energy costs, and increase our energy sovereignty⦠it is a no brainer." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "Transitioning towards cleaner energy sources could benefit Colorado's burgeoning renewable energy industry, creating jobs and economic growth while reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. I believe a common sense-based federal policy on climate change and the environment could have positive implications for Colorado by fostering environmental stewardship, economic prosperity, and resilience in the face of a changing climate." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "We need a roadmap as we transition toward clean energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, that includes incentives for clean energy investment, research, and development. Tax credits for renewable energy production and funding for infrastructure improvements to support a more sustainable energy grid provide a clear starting point." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
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- "Keep our community safe by fighting for common sense gun safety measures like universal background checks." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
- "Successful federal healthcare policy builds on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and blends public and private approaches to address accessibility, quality, transparency, and costs. We must both introduce measures to stabilize private insurance markets, such as offering subsidies to middle-income earners to make coverage more affordable, and incentivize insurers to participate in underserved communities. The latter is particularly important for rural Coloradans, who know too well the difficulty of receiving adequate care. We must look to sustainable paths forward that increase overall access to care and especially support rural and independent providers." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
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- "the government should be able to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies for medications covered by federal programs like Medicare." (www.reaganforcolorado.com)
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