Brenda Jones' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Brenda Jones has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "Protecting #ReproductiveRights is 1 priority on a long list of issues that are addressed by the #SupremeCourt. It is important that the #USSenate maintain consistency & vote on our next Justice after Nov elections. #VoteBrendaJones for a strong voice on issues important to you!" (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Advocate for Medicare for all â expand access to mental health and physical well-being services." (brendajonesforcongress.com)
- "I stand by expanding our Social Security System as much as possible and will propose amending Social Security contributions, so they are progressive across all income brackets, without limitation with the objective of the wealthy paying their fair share into the system. I also support implementing a constitutional amendment to prohibit removing funds from Social Security for any reason." (votesmart.org)
- Rated 100% by the Alliance for Retired Americans. (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The Democrats have advertised repeatedly that they want to cut our military budget. Historically, this action has harmed our nation and emboldened our enemies. Al Lemmo is firmly behind keeping our military strength to defend our nation." (lemmo2congress.com)
- "Power Grids: There is no question that our power grids in America need to be modernized and reinforced in many areas. This is also a national security issue and needs to be addressed. Roads and Bridges: Many bridges in our nation have not been touched in decades and are now falling into disrepair. Al believes that this issue should be addressed. By rebuilding many of our roads and bridges, this task would employ tens of thousands of workers as well. Airports: Many of our nation's airports are now overburdened for what they were originally intended to do in terms of air traffic. This is yet another project that would employ thousands of workers to enhance the capacities of some of our airports." (lemmo2congress.com)
- "I strongly oppose the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This bill will not benefit the middle class but instead will put more money in the pockets of wealthy corporate executives and shareholders. I will demand that Congress implements more progressive tax policies across the board for both individuals and corporations, including on pass-through and estate income. Closing corporate loopholes that permit billion dollar corporations to avoid fair taxes is essential to the growth of the economy." (votesmart.org)
- "I will work to introduce and support policies that provide relief to workers, families, and business owners. I will work to boost Social Security for seniors, full paid sick leave for workers, and sufficient fiscal relief to states." (twitter.com)
- "Education: Al Lemmo believes that our education system in this nation is being hampered by the federal government's involvement. Al would return education to the states let Salina, Kansas deal with their children and not a faceless government in D. C.." (lemmo2congress.com)
- " Promoting clean energy incentives and expanding renewable energy projects will be essential to moving the U.S. toward a clean energy economy and I will push for these programs at every opportunity. I will also work to close loopholes that exempt drilling and fracking operations from basic environmental protections provided by laws such as the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act." (votesmart.org)
- "I fully support defending and expanding the progress made to address climate change, reducing the use of fossil fuels, and decreasing air and water pollutants." (votesmart.org)
- Rated 100% by the League of Conservation Voters. (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.
- "I will work to introduce and support policies that provide relief to workers, families, and business owners. I will work to boost Social Security for seniors, full paid sick leave for workers, and sufficient fiscal relief to states." (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "I will introduce meaningful immigration reform allowing families who are living and working in the U.S. to have a realistic opportunity to avoid separation and be able to continue contributing to our economy. Law abiding individuals who have never realistically called another country home should never be at risk of deportation. Real immigration reform also means that people from across the globe who want to call the U.S. home should be able to do this within a reasonable amount of time." (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.
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