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Jay Bonner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jay Bonner has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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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.

  • "ABORTION FUNDING BAN: Prohibiting the use of federal funds to pay for or provide insurance coverage for elective abortions?SUPPORT" (www.flaccb.org)
  • "An America that respects the God-given right to life of all people, born and unborn." (votesmart.org)
  • “I believe in: […] An America that respects the God-given right to life of all people, born and unborn.” (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in: […] An America that respects the God-given right to life of all people, born and unborn." (votesmart.org)
  • "An America with a growing economy spurred by reduced taxation." (votesmart.org)
  • “I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high. The federal government has no business dictating what our children should learn in school, or controlling our health care, or telling ministers what they can say from the pulpit.” (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high. The federal government has no business dictating what our children should learn in school, or controlling our health care, or telling ministers what they can say from the pulpit." (votesmart.org)
  • "We need not enslave our children with a crushing financial debt." (jaybonner.us)
  • “I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high. The federal government has no business dictating what our children should learn in school, or controlling our health care, or telling ministers what they can say from the pulpit.” (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high. The federal government has no business dictating what our children should learn in school, or controlling our health care, or telling ministers what they can say from the pulpit." (votesmart.org)
  • "I support increased school choice, empowering parents to make decisions about how their children are educated." (votesmart.org)
  • "We must invest in education that provides greater opportunities for all of our children. Let's work to support our schools, teachers, and students." (votesmart.org)
  • “I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high. The federal government has no business dictating what our children should learn in school, or controlling our health care, or telling ministers what they can say from the pulpit.” (votesmart.org)
  • “I support increased school choice, empowering parents to make decisions about how their children are educated.” (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "ENVIRONMENT: Developing standards to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants?OPPOSE" (www.flaccb.org)
  • " I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high." (votesmart.org)
  • "I support the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution." (jaybonner.us)
  • " I believe in limited government. Our federal government is too large, too expensive, and too powerful and our taxes are too high." (votesmart.org)
  • "COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM: Providing a pathway to legalization for the undocumented who live in the U.S. and do not have a criminal record; expanding family reunification visas; increasing worker visa programs for low-wage immigrants; and establishing humane immigration enforcement practices?OPPOSE" (www.flaccb.org)
  • "I support marriage between a man and a woman." (jaybonner.us)
  • “I support marriage between a man and a woman.” (votesmart.org)
  • "I support marriage between a man and a woman." (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I promise to oppose cuts and save our seniors" (votesmart.org)

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