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Jerry Sonnenberg's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Jerry Sonnenberg is a pro-life conservative and always will be. His faith, strong family values, and dedication to protecting life informs his policymaking. Jerry fought to end late-term abortion in Colorado and believes Colorado’s current abortion laws are in conflict with the basic sanctity of human life, science, and where most commonsense Coloradans are on this issue. In Congress, Jerry will work to end late-term abortion, ensure protections for babies born alive after an attempted abortion, prohibit any taxpayer funding of abortion, and also provide greater resources for mothers including career support, child care, and more." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • Rated 23% by Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HB 22-1279: "Prohibits Restrictions on Reproductive Rights" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a member of the Capital Development Committee, Jerry fought to rein in wasteful government spending that abused taxpayer dollars. Jerry understands that taxpayers are not the government’s piggy bank, and he will work in Congress to get the federal budget under control." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "As a state senator, Jerry led the effort to reduce the income tax for all Coloradans and he will fight against any tax increase in Congress." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "The Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights holds government accountable, reigns in spending, and returns refunds to the people. Jerry Sonnenberg has been a champion for TABOR, and will take this same mindset to Washington, D.C. to hold the federal government accountable and end wasteful spending there. Jerry sponsored Colorado’s most recent income tax cut that was successfully passed by voters. As a County Commissioner, he was on the frontlines fighting against the recently defeated Prop HH. Prop HH would have stolen TABOR refunds from hardworking Coloradans, but it was shot down by voters at a 20% margin. Jerry will fight for taxpayers over government -- here at home and in D.C. -- and find ways to put more dollars back in the pockets of taxpayers." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "As a member of the Capital Development Committee, Jerry fought to rein in wasteful government spending that abused taxpayer dollars. Jerry understands that taxpayers are not the government’s piggy bank, and he will work in Congress to get the federal budget under control." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "As a state senator, Jerry led the effort to reduce the income tax for all Coloradans and he will fight against any tax increase in Congress." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "The Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights holds government accountable, reigns in spending, and returns refunds to the people. Jerry Sonnenberg has been a champion for TABOR, and will take this same mindset to Washington, D.C. to hold the federal government accountable and end wasteful spending there. Jerry sponsored Colorado’s most recent income tax cut that was successfully passed by voters. As a County Commissioner, he was on the frontlines fighting against the recently defeated Prop HH. Prop HH would have stolen TABOR refunds from hardworking Coloradans, but it was shot down by voters at a 20% margin. Jerry will fight for taxpayers over government -- here at home and in D.C. -- and find ways to put more dollars back in the pockets of taxpayers." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.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 a member of the Capital Development Committee, Jerry fought to rein in wasteful government spending that abused taxpayer dollars. Jerry understands that taxpayers are not the government’s piggy bank, and he will work in Congress to get the federal budget under control." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "I agree with @RepMTG - @SpeakerJohnson must immediately renegotiate a better deal for the American people, one that does not maintain the terrible status quo, and one that does not continue the government’s out of control spending that will saddle my grandchildren with crippling debt. Enough is enough. Republicans have power in the House. It’s time we act like it." (x.com)
  • "I promise I won’t be voting for any budget like this, nor ANY tax increases. The Biden Administration doesn’t need more tax money, they need to learn to cut spending" (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.
  • 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 Chairman of the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy Committee in the Colorado Senate, Jerry fought to increase oil and gas production and protect the industry from onerous environmental regulations." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "The Biden Administration has engaged in rampant spending and attacks on our critical oil and gas industry. These failed policies caused inflation to spike and persist, and now Coloradans are paying more for everyday goods." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "The oil and gas industry is vital to America - our economy, workforce, and national security depend on it. We know that well in Colorado as one of America’s top producers. But Joe Biden has attacked American oil and gas since the day he took office. Biden has hampered production, canceled pipelines, imposed unnecessary regulations, and demonized the hardworking Americans who fuel our economy." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • Rated 15% by Colorado Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Jerry Sonnenberg will always stand up for the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans. The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in America’s Constitution, and Jerry will always fight against attempts to weaken, diminish, or take away that right. Jerry fought against gun-grabs in the Colorado legislature and spoke out in defense of the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Coloradans. Jerry will continue his defense of the Second Amendment in Congress, fighting against proposals that target gun owners and make it more difficult for Americans to exercise their constitutional right." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 17: "Authorizes the Concealed Carry of a Firearm Without a Permit" (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "In Congress, Jerry will fight to close the loopholes in America’s immigration laws that fuel this border crisis. Jerry will also work to reimplement the Trump Administration policies that secured the southern border." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "Joe Biden’s open border policies have created an unprecedented illegal immigration crisis that threatens our safety and sovereignty. Every state is now a border state, including Colorado." (www.sonnenbergforcongress.com)
  • "These numbers and information should concern every single American. We have to close the border, finish the wall, and deport those in our country here illegally." (x.com)
  • "Colorado's sanctuary city policies are unconstitutional and dangerous. I applaud Douglas Cty's decision to fight to protect their constituents. In Congress, I will work with President Trump to finish the wall and deport those here illegally." (x.com)
  • "These numbers and information should concern every single American. We have to close the border, finish the wall, and deport those in our country here illegally." (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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