Carlos Quintanilla's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Carlos Quintanilla is currently being tested through the 2024 Political Courage Test.
Issue Positions
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- "I am a man of religious convictions; I believe in the sanctity of life. I also believe in the autonomy of the individual. I believe that the choices made by a Woman about her body are exclusively hers to make. I will not support any legislation that will take away that right. I will push for education, access to information about pregnancy and the beauty of life, which I experience as a teenager. I have again experienced the beauty of life through the birth of my Grandson who was also born from teenage parents. I support Roe versus Wade!" (None)
- "I personally do not support abortion and celebrate life, grateful for my two young sons at the old age that I am.." (twitter.com)
- "I am a man of religious convictions; I believe in the sanctity of life. I also believe in the autonomy of the individual. I believe that the choices made by a Woman about her body are exclusively hers to make. I will not support any legislation that will take away that right. I will push for education, access to information about pregnancy and the beauty of life, which I experience as a teenager. I have again experienced the beauty of life through the birth of my Grandson who was also born from teenage parents. I support Roe versus Wade!" (None)
- "Mexican Nationals are having to pay up to $150 for an appointment at the Mexican Consulate, appointments that are free. Imagine having to pay $150 for a COVID Vacine, or for services at a social security office. Shameful and unacceptable Mexico." (twitter.com)
- "Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?" "Yes"
- "Medicare for all should include hard working Inmigrant families who contribute billions of dollars into local economies throughout the United States" (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?" "Yes" (None)
- "Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?" "No"
- "Do you support increasing defense spending?" "No" (None)
- "Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?" "Yes" (None)
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- "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?" "Yes" (None)
- "For 25 years I have been a strong affective Activist speaking out on issues important to our community, not like my opponent who uses an urgently needed Congressional seat to fill his campaigns chest with oil, gas and quiet money. Despite all of that, we can Win!" (twitter.com)
- "Do you generally support gun-control legislation?" "Yes" (None)
- "Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?" "No"
- "Medicare for all should include hard working Inmigrant families who contribute billions of dollars into local economies throughout the United States" (twitter.com)
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- "Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?" "No" (None)
- "Sending troops to the border is a 200 million dollar waste of money rather use that money to invest in Honduras, promote their beautiful beaches and create jobs" (twitter.com)
- "No DACA No DEAL" (twitter.com)
- "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?" "No" (None)
- "Donald Trump is an idiot saying DACA recipients are hardened criminals @realDonaldTrump" (twitter.com)
- "Medicare for all should include hard working Inmigrant families who contribute billions of dollars into local economies throughout the United States" (twitter.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
| Unknown Position | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
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| I am a man of religious convictions; I believe in the sanctity of life. I also believe in the autonomy of the individual. I believe that the choices made by a Woman about her body are exclusively hers to make. I will not support any legislation that will take away that right. I will push for education, access to information about pregnancy and the beauty of life, which I experience as a teenager. I have again experienced the beauty of life through the birth of my Grandson who was also born from teenage parents. I support Roe versus Wade! | |||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| Yes | Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? | ||
| No. I support an Income Tax increase on the 1% and an increase in corporate taxes. | |||
| Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| No | Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct? | ||
| Yes | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| No | Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19? | ||
| Yes | Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| No | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? | ||
| Yes | Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19? | ||
| No | Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? | ||
| No | Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| No | Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)? | ||
| Yes | Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts? | ||
| Yes | Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)? | ||
| 1. Expand Economic Development Programs with Jobs Training, Vocational training and Summer Jobs for you with direct contract grants through CDBG grants or other available funding options. 2. Expand access to drug rehabilitation programs and increase funding for information campaigns about the dangers and consumption of drugs. 3, Increase enrollment and access to Health Care and push Congress to adopt a Medicare for All Policy without restrictions, including eye and dental care and access to any service provider. 4. Strongly support immediate discussions on Comprehensive Immigration Reform and NOT JUST DACA. 5. Opening CD 33 Community Access Centers |
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