David Sanchez's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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David Sanchez 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.
Issue Positions
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- David Sanchez. Facebook: About. 2 April 2012. "I believe in a woman's right to choose. Abortion is a very personal decision that should be left up to each individual woman. The government has no place in hindering access to abortion, or shaming those who choose to have one. Abortion must stay legal and protected in order for the procedure to be safe and done professionally." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- David Sanchez. Video:David Sanchez for Congress 2012. 19 October 2011. "One of the problems is the Department of Defense is eating up over 50% of the Federal budget. What's that all about? It's about killing. What it is, is control. They're controlling this country through the department of defense [¦] We haven't had a world war in over 60 years." (youtu.be)
- David Sanchez. Facebook: About. 2 April 2012. "I believe we need to close tax loopholes so the richest Americans and large corporations pay their fair share and help reduce the budget deficit." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- David Sanchez. About. 2 August 2012. "He believes we need to have a fair tax structure that will help small businesses while closing the loopholes that benefit the richest Americans and large corporations." (www.sanchezforcongress.org)
- David Sanchez. Issue Position: American Jobs Act. 1 January 2012. "I support the American Jobs Act. It would put Texans back to work and help rebuild our schools and our American Infrastructure." (votesmart.org)
- David Sanchez. Issue Position: Education. 1 January 2012. "I believe in investing in our educational system. We need more teachers, better technology, and a safer and more productive learning environment for our children." (votesmart.org)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- David Sanchez. Facebook: Wall. 2 April 2012. "House Republicans have agreed to renew the payroll tax cut, but only if attached to a proposal jumpstarting the environmental disaster that is the Keystone XL pipeline. As a House Democrat, I would refuse to vote for any legislation that would have such a devastating impact on our environment." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- David Sanchez. Twitter: @Vote4Sanchez. 23 March 2012. "@BarackObama I'm for Obamacare!" (twitter.com)
- David Sanchez. Facebook: About. 2 April 2012. "I believe in immigration reform through the Dream Act. It would provide a path way to citizenship for young men and women who were brought to this country illegally without a choice." (www.facebook.com)
- David Sanchez. Facebook: About. 2 April 2012. "I believe in equality for everyone regardless of religious affiliation, sexuality, race, color, creed, income level or age." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- David Sanchez. Facebook: About. 2 April 2012. "I believe that we need to have a solid and stable social security and medicare program so our seniors can be assured their hard work they contributed to this country is compensated, not forgotten." (www.facebook.com)
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