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Justin Fareed's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Justin Fareed has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2018 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 2018.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It’s time that we fight for a tax system that is fair, honest and simple—a tax code that works for California families and job creators." (www.facebook.com)
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  • "It is crucial that we reduce wasteful government spending and Congress must be required to balance the budget. If Congress continues kicking the can down the road on tough budget issues, my own and future generations will be stuck with the bill." (votesmart.org)
  • "As your congressman, I’ll work to get the Central Coast moving again by ensuring taxpayer dollars are actually being invested in maintaining our infrastructure." (www.facebook.com)
  • "As a small business owner, I know how excessive taxes can burden business, forcing owners to shut their doors. As your Congressman, I’ll work to address job-killing regulations coming out of Washington, better enabling local businesses to thrive. I hope to earn your support #CA24" (twitter.com)
  • "Government bureaucrats continue to push all-encompassing federal programs that are increasingly bloated and costly, yet less effective. I believe that we should fight to put parents and teachers in our Central Coast communities in charge of the important educational decisions for our students — not Washington bureaucrats. Multiple sets of curricula are needed to teach children and meet the broad set of needs in the classroom. Congress must give local school districts the tools and flexibility to ensure every child has the chance to succeed." (medium.com)
  • "As your congressman, I will support and encourage an approach that relies on new technologies to allow us to become more energy efficient, independent and work towards a decarbonized future." (www.facebook.com)
  • "As your congressman, Justin will support and encourage an approach that relies on new technologies to allow us to become more energy efficient, independent and work towards a decarbonized future." (www.justinfareed.com)
  • "It’s time to take action to accelerate the development and use of clean energy in California. The U.S. should be a leader in this technology and as your Congressman, I will proudly stand up to both Parties to make it easier for innovators to make strides in clean energy." (www.facebook.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As your Congressman, I will repeal #Obamacare and replace it with a system that inspires competition, innovation & quality care." (twitter.com)
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  • "As your Congressman, Justin will fight for a compassionate and fair merit-based immigration system. Congress must enact modern reform for long-range solutions, tackling this complex matter one issue at a time." (www.justinfareed.com)
  • "This is a nation built on the Rule of Law. Immigration laws are federally legislated and enforced and when laws need to be rewritten, it is up to Congress to take on that responsibility. We have a broken Federal Immigration system, and as your Congressman, I’ll fight to create a fair and merit based legal immigration system." (www.facebook.com)
  • "On marijuana: it should be regulated and taxed, treated like alcohol. It deserves a bi-partisan solution at the federal level. #CA24 #decision2018" (twitter.com)
  • "A strong national defense and a vested commitment to diplomacy are critical given the threat we face on the West Coast from North Korea. We need a leader in Washington who will continue to promote the defense of our homeland in light of the threats we face from around the world." (twitter.com)
  • "We need a long range strategy in the Middle East that restores stability & stops terrorist groups like ISIS in their tracks.#CA24" (twitter.com)

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