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Gabby Saucedo Mercer's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Gabby Saucedo Mercer has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2014 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2014.

  • Gabriela Saucedo. National Right to Life Endorses Gabriela Saucedo Mercer for Congress. 5 September 2012. "Whenever a member of the human family is denied a seat at Life's table, then it is just a matter of time before we all become vulnerable and voiceless. National Right to Life has worked tirelessly to be the voice for all who have been denied their voice and their place at Life's table [¦] am dedicated to supporting life affirming legislation and am honored to receive the support of National Right to Life." (www.westernfreepress.com)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Issues. 6 September 2012. "The protection of the unborn is priority for me. I will always vote to preserve life from conception to natural end." (saucedomercer.com)
  • "The protection of the unborn is priority for me. I will always vote to preserve life from conception to natural end." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo. Americans For Tax Reform: Taxpayer Protection Pledge. "I pledge to the taxpayers of the state of Arizona and to the American people that I will: ONE, oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rate for individuals and business; and TWO, oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates." (votesmart.org)
  • "I pledge to the taxpayers of the state of Arizona and to the American people that I will:ONE, oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rate for individuals and business; andTWO, oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is one of my top priorities. We must return to the free-market principles that made our economy the envy of the world and provided prosperity for our families. I support lowering tax rates and reducing regulations so individuals and companies can once again expand and create new jobs." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo. Arizona Celebrates Remarkable Past and Bright Future. 22 February 2012. "This past year, the people of Arizona have demonstrated their resolve by not only surviving the recession exacerbated by the Obama administration's unwillingness to rein in spending, but the assault on our state's economy by our own congressional representative Raul Grijalva." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is one of my top priorities. We must return to the free-market principles that made our economy the envy of the world and provided prosperity for our families. I support lowering tax rates and reducing regulations so individuals and companies can once again expand and create new jobs." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Video: Saucedo Mercer Announcement Part III. 2 March 2011. "I will focus on improving education by encouraging local schools to innovate and focus on learning. " (youtu.be)
  • "Parents must be empowered to provide the best possible education for their children. No one has a more vested interest in their children's school than they. If their children's school is failing, they have an obligation, and should have the right to work with their community's educators in developing successful alternatives for their children." (votesmart.org)
  • "Teachers and school districts are overwhelmed with the paperwork now required to comply with the US Department of Education requirements." (votesmart.org)
  • "Developing our abundant domestic oil, natural gas, and coal deposits has become an issue of economic security. We can no longer afford to ship billions of dollars overseas to purchase oil from countries that are not always friends to the U.S. Exploring and drilling for energy right here in America would immediately put Americans back to work in good paying jobs and lower our trade deficit. We must move quickly to secure affordable energy to improve our economy, create new jobs, and strengthen our trade imbalance." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is one of my top priorities. We must return to the free-market principles that made our economy the envy of the world and provided prosperity for our families. I support lowering tax rates and reducing regulations so individuals and companies can once again expand and create new jobs." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Issues. 6 September 2012. "I am a strong advocate for the right of all law abiding Americans to fully enjoy the right to keep and bear arms. I will support legislation that protects and advances this individual right and I will oppose any attempts to restrict the firearms industry or access to ammunition." (saucedomercer.com)
  • "I am a strong advocate for the right of all law abiding Americans to fully enjoy the right to keep and bear arms. I will support legislation that protects and advances this individual right and I will oppose any gun control efforts to restrict the firearms industry or access to ammunition.I would fight against ratification of the United Nations ban on firearms. As a sovereign nation we decide what our laws are and will be, not this union of nations." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Issues. 6 September 2012. "When elected, I will make it one of my priorities to push for the repeal of Obamacare in the next Congressional session." (saucedomercer.com)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Video: Simply America “ Gabriela Saucedo Mercer A call for the Citizen Legislator. 10 August 2012. "Ugh Obamacare. I come from Mexico. In Mexico, we have socialized medicine. If you've never experienced socialized medicine, I am living proof that it doesn't work." (youtu.be)
  • "When elected, I will make it one of my priorities to push for the repeal of Obamacare in the next Congressional session. We do not need Socialized medicine we must end the creation of more bureaucracy and let the free market and consumers decide what type of healthcare they want or need. We must protect the quality of our healthcare and keep it affordable without government intervention." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Issues. 6 September 2012. "I support LEGAL immigration. People who would like to become citizens of the United States should apply from their home country and follow the proper procedures. I do not support granting citizenship to people who have intentionally violated our laws." (saucedomercer.com)
  • "I support LEGAL immigration. People who would like to become citizens of the United States should apply from their home country and follow the proper procedures. I do not support granting citizenship to people who have intentionally violated our laws." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. Issues 6 September 2012. "I am a strong supporter of the traditional marriage which is defined between one man and one woman." (saucedomercer.com)
  • "I am a strong supporter of the traditional marriage which is defined between one man and one woman. I believe that marriage is a personal relation arising out of a religious and civil contract between a man and a woman." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our need for national security has taken our federal government to the position of over reaching its authority as it tries to limit our freedom to say what we think and to expose problems. Spying on US citizens and persecution of journalists and whistleblowers are unconstitutional and need to stop." (votesmart.org)
  • Gabriela Saucedo Mercer. "As YOUR representative, I will introduce and support legislation that: - Gives people a choice on how to invest for their retirement. [¦] - Provides competition with both government plans OR private plans “ you choose." (saucedomercer.com)
  • (Inferred yes on 2012 PCT)

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