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Jennifer Valimont's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (FL) - District 1

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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.

  • "#SCOTUS overturned. Roe vs. Wade - I truly can't take any more." (x.com)
  • "Gay will fight for: Access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and the right to choose" (gayforcongress.com)
  • "If anyone from #Florida needs a ride to a state that respects a woman's right to choose, DM me." (x.com)
  • "Roe has been in place as long as I have been alive. 51 years ago women fought so that we could have total autonomy of our body and make our own healthcare decisions. Suddenly, in 2023, a group of 6 decided women were no longer capable. I will always protect our RIGHT TO CHOOSE and when I get to Congress, we will make it law again." (x.com)
  • ".@SenRickScott wants your vote, but also wants to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He is the wealthiest seated Senator." (x.com)
  • "Gay will fight to: Expand Medicaid, Protect Medicare, Defend the Affordable Care Act, Reduce prescription costs, Ensure that all Americans have access to quality doctors, preventative health care, and treatment for their physical and mental health" (gayforcongress.com)
  • "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, passed in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 357-70 vote. Guess who voted NO ⬇️ "This is not a tax bill," Gaetz said. "It is a welfare bill in drag." Why is he so obsessed with drag?" (x.com)
  • ""Small government" Republican controlled house tries to pass tax breaks for the rich, putting more burden on working class folks like you and me. I’m tired of the hypocrisy." (x.com)
  • "Nonsense! The bill is tied to tax breaks for the rich, adding to our national debt. You are dishonest, unserious." (x.com)
  • "Gay will fight to reform campaign finance regulations to reduce the influence of big money in politics and amplify the voices of everyday citizen" (gayforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "‼️FACT CHECK‼️ .@RepMattGaetz: ❌ lobbying against The Defense Authorization Act because of abortion rights to women in our Military and their spouses. ❌ $800 million was lobbied for by Services, meaning these items were already on the docket, NOT by Gaetz. ❌ 2 Squadrons have left Eglin under his watch- that's a no-no for Military district representative. ❌ This week, he voted to defund NATO, which funds infrastructure around our service members, that keeps them safe around the world. Ask yourself if he is doing good for our military or if he just wants credit? " (x.com)
  • ""Small government" Republican controlled house tries to pass tax breaks for the rich, putting more burden on working class folks like you and me. I’m tired of the hypocrisy." (x.com)
  • "Florida is currently experiencing a housing crisis. Soaring housing and insurance costs have caused homelessness to skyrocket, particularly among our most vulnerable citizens like seniors and veterans. Despite laws prohibiting renting and lending discrimination, people of color continue to face barriers to home ownership and rentals. All Americans must have access to safe and stable housing. Gay will fight to: Incentivize the construction of affordable housing. Expand rental assistance for low-income families" (gayforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Gay will fight to: Ensure students have ample opportunities to pursue higher education without the burden of a lifetime of debt"
  • "Both #Florida and #Georgia Legislatures are working OT to make it as hard as possible for registered Democrats to vote. Like banning Sunday voting- "Souls to the Polls" We all owe John Lewis the time and effort to pressure Congress to restore The Voting Rights Act." (x.com)
  • "Gay will fight to: Defend and strengthen the Voting Rights Act to prevent discriminatory voting practices and protect vulnerable communities from voter disenfranchisement. Invest in election security measures to protect our democracy from foreign interference and misinformation" (gayforcongress.com)
  • ""Trump told the executives that he would start auctioning off more leases for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, a priority that several of the executives raised." 23 days later, Gaetz asked the @Interior to remove the Rice's Whale from the endangered species list, though there are only 51 left and only found in this area of the Gulf. He falsely claimed Eglin Air Force needed it for weapons testing, Eglin never made such a request. HE NEEDS THE WHALES OFF THE ENDANGERED LIST FOR MORE DRILLING. " (x.com)
  • "Gay was a full-time grassroots activist and had worked her way up to Florida State Lead. Her decade of leadership in gun violence prevention helped to expand Florida’s Moms Demand Action Chapter by over 400%, engaging new volunteers and effectively pushing for legislative change." (gayforcongress.com)
  • "Gun violence is a deadly public health crisis that demands action. With more than 120 gun fatalities occurring every day, we cannot rely on thoughts and prayers alone. To address this crisis, we must take immediate and comprehensive steps at the national level. At the core of our strategy is legislation to strengthen background checks for all gun purchases, a critical measure to keep firearms out of the hands of terrorists, domestic abusers, and violent criminals." (gayforcongress.com)
  • "If more guns made us safer, we would be the safest country in the world. Instead AMERICANS ARE 25X MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM GUN VIOLENCE. Military police were armed, and that did not deter the shooter. YOUR "solution" is the problem." (x.com)
  • "This National Gun Violence Awareness Day and I #WearOrange, because it's the #1 killer of kids and teens. Gun violence has infected our daily lives but is 100% preventable. That's why I am running for Congress, and I #WearOrange EVERY DAY to remind people we do not have to live like this." (x.com)
  • "Gay will fight to: Expand Medicaid, Protect Medicare, Defend the Affordable Care Act, Reduce prescription costs, Ensure that all Americans have access to quality doctors, preventative health care, and treatment for their physical and mental health" (gayforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Gay will fight to: Expand Medicaid, Protect Medicare, Defend the Affordable Care Act, Reduce prescription costs, Ensure that all Americans have access to quality doctors, preventative health care, and treatment for their physical and mental health" (gayforcongress.com)
  • ""My Democrat opponent is for open borders, for radical gender ideology and a lot of the things that we reject in Northwest Floirda," said Gaetz. FACT: I am for the bipartisan border act Gaetz rejected for politics, I believe all people are created EQUAL" (x.com)
  • "Nothing gets the #MAGAts going like the southern border. Maybe we should concentrate on the animals that ACTUALLY tried to overthrow our government on Jan 6th, you ASSHAT!" (x.com)
  • "Republicans killed the bipartisan border bill TWICE. Dems gave them a second swing at ✅over $20 billion for border security ✅1,500 new Customs and Border Protection personnel. ✅4,300 Asylum Officers ✅additional 100 immigration judges and their associated staff" (x.com)
  • "You are a liar. You don't care about border security, Matt. If you did, you would support this bill. It's politics, and you are a liar." (x.com)
  • "I am more afraid of this #Florida governing body than I am of any immigrant. Governmental overreach is alive and well here. We have proud boys who sit in the FL Senate. " (x.com)
  • "Not Amnesty, pathway to citizenship for people that have been in the US for 10 years and are married to a citizen. Most of these people are DACA recipients. Also, all of those people will now pay income taxes. Again, 500k new tax payers." (x.com)
  • "While funding the goverment was difficult, Dreamers are unable to sleep at night for fear of deportation, and our roads and bridges are crumbling. All they can talk about are memos, which is an opinion. Meanwhile #MuellerIsComing. Get to work CONGRESS and grind your axe later." (x.com)
  • "The bipartisan Foreign Aid package passed by Congress yesterday was way overdue. My opponents master manipulation of the federal government on behalf of Putin failed, and House business was able to proceed the way our founders invisioned- with a floor vote." (x.com)
  • "Florida's 1st Congressional district is called the "Cradle of Aviation." The district is made up of military families. @RepMattGaetz wants to defund the military because of aid to Ukraine. Congressman. 1. We support our allies. 2. We support our military in Pensacola." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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