Santiago Ramos' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Santiago Ramos has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2016 Political Courage Test.
Washington Congressional Election 2016 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| I believe that abortions should be rare, safe and legal. | |||
| Yes | In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
| Yes | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| We need to make the tax code more progressive than it is today. Implement the so-called Buffett Rule for example. I would also like to deny a tax deduction for outsourcing expenses incurred in relocating a U.S. business outside the United States. I support implementing a sunset provision on all corporate tax exemptions and renew them as needed. Any cuts should be done gradually so it does not have a drastic affect on our security and our economy. | |||
| Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| I disagree with the Supreme Court decision that allows corporations to be treated as persons, and money as speech. We need to end the influence of money in politics. I am like many of you a working class guy. I strongly believe the money is not speech. | |||
| No | Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment? | ||
| No | Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders? | ||
| Yes | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? | ||
| No | Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline? | ||
| Yes | Do you support funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| Yes | Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry? | ||
| Yes | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Yes | Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| We also have to make sure we look at sensible guns laws to make us safer without infringing the rights on law abiding gun owners. We need to pass legislation, like we have passed in our state, which closes the internet sales and gun show loopholes. We need to make sure that if you are on the do not fly list, you should not be able to purchase a gun. We can all agrees on this sensible gun laws. | |||
| No | Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| Our system is not working, and it must recognize the importance of families. Current laws, regulations, and enforcement do not take into account the importance of families, the economy and national security. We need comprehensive immigration reform. The current system does not reflect our American values. | |||
| No | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
| a) Agriculture | |||
| b) Arts | |||
| c) Defense | |||
| d) Education | |||
| e) Environment | |||
| f) Homeland Security | |||
| g) International aid | |||
| h) Medical Research | |||
| i) Scientific Research | |||
| j) Space exploration | |||
| k) United Nations | |||
| l) Welfare | |||
| m) Other or expanded categories | |||
| a) Capital gains taxes | |||
| b) Corporate taxes | |||
| c) Small business taxes | |||
| d) Excise taxes (alcohol) | |||
| e) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | |||
| f) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | |||
| g) Income taxes (low-income families) | |||
| h) Income taxes (middle-income families) | |||
| i) Income taxes (high-income families) | |||
| j) Inheritance taxes | |||
| k) Payroll taxes | |||
| l) Other or expanded categories | |||
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