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Sean Patrick Maloney

Representative Sean Patrick Maloney's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Sean Maloney
Full Name: Sean Patrick Maloney
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 18, Democratic, Working Families
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Partner: Randy; 3 Children
Home City: Cold Spring, NY
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Sean Maloney refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Issue Positions

In response to the increasing unwillingness of candidates to answer issue questions, Project Vote Smart has researched Presidential and Congressional candidates' public ecords to determine candidates' likely responses on certain key issues. These issue positions, from the year 2012, are provided below as a courtesy to voters.

Pro-choice Inferred Answer Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Sean Maloney. About. 6 September 2012. "And he will fight to protect a woman's right to choose and funding for women's health and to make sure insurance companies cannot charge higher premiums on the basis of gender." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Julian Schreibman. Schreibman Finds Republican Attacks on Women's Rights Unacceptable. 27 February 2012. "Nearly 50 years ago, the Supreme Court held that governments could not block access to contraception, and nearly 40 years ago it affirmed women's reproductive rights. These rights are not only fundamental to women's health, they are essential to women's standing as full and equal citizens. Days of protest opposing the deeply offensive Virginia legislation, and the decisive defeat last November of Mississippi's "personhood" amendment, are clear signs that citizens of this country will not allow their rights to be revoked." (julianforny.com)
  • Julian Schreibman. Priorities. 6 September 2012. "In Washington I will champion women's health care, will stand up for choice and will keep the government from getting between a woman and her Doctor." (julianforny.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Twitter: spmaloney. 22 August 2012. "As only pro-choice candidate in #NY18, met with White Plains #PlannedParenthood today. @nanhayworth wants to defund them. I don't." (twitter.com)
No Inferred Answer Afghanistan: Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Times Union: My Ballot New York Congressional District 19. 8 October 2012. Responded "The President has been very strong on foreign policy, but this is an area where I firmly disagree with him. Through my work with the CIA, I have seen first-hand the complexities that can arise in overseas military commitments. We must start drawing down our troops as quickly as can be done in a safe and orderly manner, while continuing diplomatic and other efforts to stabilize the region and suppress terrorist activities" to the question "NATO forces are expected to leave Afghanistan in about two years. How do you envision the U.S. role in that country, and in the broader region, up to and after that time?" (c3.thevoterguide.org)
  • Julian Schreibman. Video: 19th District Congressional Primary Candidate Forum. 18 June 2012. "Q: I would ask, in general, for three minutes, on the candidate's attitudes on the current direction of American foreign policy? A: [¦] An area where I disagree with our president, although he's had a number of foreign policy successes, in his continuation of our military presence in Afghanistan. I believe we need to, and should, end that now." (www.youtube.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Issue Position: Afghanistan. 1 January 2012. "Sean Patrick Maloney supports speeding up the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in order to get us out of that country as quickly as possible and save billions of dollars that could be spent fixing things here at home." (votesmart.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Sean Maloney: Democrat for Congress. 6 September 2012. "In Congress, Sean will fight to: Speed up the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan" (www.scribd.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Daily Freeman: House candidates Chris Gibson, Julian Schreibman differ over use of force. 26 September 2012. "Schreibman said it is important to have 'a strong national defense' and said Congress should defer to experts at the Pentagon on restructuring the military. He offered support for efforts to focus more on preventing dangerous countries like Iran from obtaining weapons of mass destruction rather than preparing for battles 'between thousands of tanks in Europe.'" (www.dailyfreeman.com)
Yes Inferred Answer Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Video: 19th District Congressional Primary Candidate Forum. 18 June 2012. "Q: What do you think Congress should do to improve the U.S. Economy. A: We need to end the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans." (www.youtube.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Balance the Budget the Right Way. 6 September 2012. "To balance the budget, Maloney would protect Medicare by asking wealthy Americans to pay their fair share of taxes just as Clinton did." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Issue Position: Focus on Creating Jobs by Investing in America. "Sean Patrick Maloney believes we need to get the debt under control by cutting wasteful spending, but that we should not balance the budget by cutting the investments in education, job training and high-tech research that create jobs. Instead, Maloney will fight to close special tax loopholes used by big corporations and end the Bush tax cuts for those making more than $250,000 per year." (votesmart.org)
  • Julian Schreibman. Priorities. 6 September 2012. "I support an end to the Bush tax cuts for the super-wealthy and an end to needless subsidies for industries with soaring profits." (julianforny.com)
Yes Inferred Answer Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Issue Position: Jobs. 1 January 2012. "Deferring maintenance and, where appropriate, development of needed roads and bridges is financially unsound and unsafe. In particular, I will support the National Infrastructure Bank, which would leverage private sector funds to invest in our roads, bridges and sewer systems and create thousands of jobs. The National Infrastructure Bank would identify energy, transportation or water infrastructure projects- many in rural communities like the ones right here in our district- that are currently without funding. The NIB would make loans to these projects that would then be matched by private sector investments or money from local governments." (votesmart.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Issue Position: Focus on Creating Jobs by Investing in America. "Sean Patrick Maloney believes we need to get the debt under control by cutting wasteful spending, but that we should not balance the budget by cutting the investments in education, job training and high-tech research that create jobs. Instead, Maloney will fight to close special tax loopholes used by big corporations and end the Bush tax cuts for those making more than $250,000 per year." (votesmart.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Sean Maloney: Democrat for Congress. 6 September 2012. "In Congress, Sean will fight to: Invest in the job training, infrastructure, education and research that will grow our economy." (www.scribd.com)
  • Nathan Mayberg. Register-Star: Julian Schreibman wants to reduce deficit by creating jobs. 9 October 2012. "Among his plans for dealing with the budget deficit is through improving the economy by creating jobs. He said he supported the 2009 stimulus bill passed by President Barack Obama and the Congress. "We managed to avoid going into the Great Depression," said Schreibman." (www.registerstar.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Economy: Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Congressional Candidate Julian Schreibman, from NY-22, tells Republicans: Don't Raise the Payroll Tax. 15 February 2012. "Republicans representing New Yorkers in Congress should join with Democrats and do the right thing for the middle class. It would be irresponsible to derail our recovery by taking more money from the pockets of our people. This is no time to raise payroll taxes." (www.prleap.com)
  • Julian Schreibman. Times Union: My Ballot New York Congressional District 19. 8 October 2012. Responded "[¦] In Congress, I will work to extend tax credits for small businesses to ease the financial burden of hiring new employees, and will reduce regulations and increase funding for the SBA loans that have helped create and expand many small businesses [¦]" to the question: "If elected, how would you work to get the U.S. economy moving and help make its businesses globally competitive?" (c3.thevoterguide.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Issue Position: Oil Subsidies. 1 January 2012. "Sean Patrick Maloney wants to end taxpayer-funded subsidies for oil companies that are making record profits and instead provide clean energy tax credits for companies that manufacture domestic energy sources." (votesmart.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Education: Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Energy: Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. New York League of Conservation Voters: 2011-2012 LCV Questionnaire. Responded YES to the Question: "Do you support protecting oceans, coasts, beaches and the businesses that depend on them by limiting offshore drilling to areas currently impacted by this type of ocean development?" (www.nylcv.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. New York League of Conservation Voters: 2011-2012 LCV Questionnaire. Responded YES to the Question: "Given the global nature of this challenge, do you support federal legislation that achieves reductions in global warming pollution of at least 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 and a fair, binding, and ambitious climate deal that supports these goals?" (www.nylcv.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Guns: Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
No Inferred Answer Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • John Roache & R.J. Marx. The Bedford Pound Ridge Record Review: Reaction to health care act is fast and furious. 6 July 2012. "In a statement, Mr. Maloney hailed the court's decision on June 28, and criticized the Ms. Hayworth, who he will challenge on Election Day this fall. 'Here in the Hudson Valley, seniors can rest easier knowing that they won't have to pay more for their prescription drugs, parents don't have to worry about their kids getting thrown off their insurance, and no one will have to worry about being denied due to pre-existing conditions,' Mr. Maloney said. 'When even conservative Justice Roberts agrees that all Americans have a right to affordable health care, it shows how out of step Congresswoman Hayworth is. Now is time for the extreme right to drop their attacks and start working constructively to help meet the law's principal objectives, providing all Americans with access to the best health care in the world, while bringing down the costs of our health care system.'" (www.record-review.com)
  • Julian Schreibman. Times Union: My Ballot New York Congressional District 19. 8 October 2012. Responded "Doctors, nurses, and hospitals supported the ACA, and the big insurance companies opposed it. I trust doctors and nurses to know what's best when it comes to health care more than insurance industry lobbyists. I don't support everything about the ACA, but the alternative that Congressman Chris Gibson supports would allow insurance companies to discriminate against thousands of people in our part of New York who have pre-existing conditions. It would eliminate health care coverage for thousands of young people in our region. And, it would increase out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and limit their access to quality care. That is simply not in line with the values of the people of the Hudson Valley/Catskills region." to the question: "Do you support the Affordable Care Act? What changes would you like to see made to the U.S. health care system in place of the ACA, or in addition to it?" (c3.thevoterguide.org)
  • Julian Schreibman. Video: 19th District Congressional Primary Candidate Forum. 18 June 2012. "Q: I'd ask each candidate to talk about the current health care policy and what alternatives they would advance or recommend or whether their supportive of the policy as adopted. A: We have to absolutely defend the achievements that we have while continuing to work toward that universal access to health coverage that we also need." (www.youtube.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Issue Position: Health Care. 1 January 2012. "If the Supreme Court strikes down President Obama's health care reform law, Sean Patrick Maloney will fight to pass a new law that prevents insurance companies from denying coverage because of preexisting conditions and prevents them from charging higher premiums to women just because of their gender." (votesmart.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Video: How President Obama's Healthcare Law Could Affect Elections. 29 June 2012. "Q: Will you really spend your time, limited as it is, pushing this issue? A: When people know what's in this bill, I hear it every day, if it has to do with helping working families get by, people are going to understand its a good thing." (www.youtube.com)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Immigration: Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Yes Inferred Answer Marriage: Do you support same-sex marriage? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Gay & Lesbian Political Victory Fund. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Gay & Lesbian Political Victory Fund endorsed Sean Maloney in the 2012 general election. (votesmart.org)
  • Sean Maloney. Twitter: spmaloney. 07 February 2012. "#prop8 It's a great day for all who care about the text and meaning of the Equal Protection Clause. Thank you to AFER, Boies/Olson." (twitter.com)
  • Sean Maloney. Facebook: Wall. 5 September 2012. "My family is just like other American families except for one thing: because my partner and I both happen to be men, we don't share the same rights. Yesterday, Democrats sent a message: all families count. Sign here to thank the DNC for having the courage and conviction to support gay marriage." (www.facebook.com)
  • Julian Schriebner. Congressional Corner with Julian Schreibman- Part 2. 17 April 2012. "Q: Gay marriage? A: I'm proud that New York has recognized that when people love each other they should have equal rights. [0:27]. (wamc.org)
Unknown Position Unknown Answer National Security: Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Despite exhaustive research, Project Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Unknown Answer Social Security: Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? View Citations

Vote Smart's Research

  • Julian Schreibman. Priorities. 6 September 2012. "Meanwhile, most Republicans in Washington want to endanger Social Security's future by eliminating the guaranteed benefit and risking our Social Security in the stock market. That's wrong, and I'll fight against that." (julianforny.com)

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