Richard Priem's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Key
Official Position: Candidate addressed this issue directly by taking the Political Courage Test.
Inferred Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, but Vote Smart inferred this issue based on the candidate's public record, including statements, voting record, and special interest group endorsements.
Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
Additional Information: Click on this icon to reveal more information about this candidate's position, from their answers or Vote Smart's research.
Other or Expanded Principles & Legislative Priorities are entered exactly as candidates submit them. Vote Smart does not edit for misspelled words, punctuation or grammar.
Richard Priem 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.
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 2016.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The U.S. State Department notified eight federal agencies Friday that it will provide more time to submit views on the proposed Keystone Pipeline project, which has been the source of much controversy. [â¦] THE REAL REASON FOR THE DELAY...Democrats are more interested in meeting the demands of a small group of radical environmentalists than they are in creating energy independence for America and good jobs for Americans." (www.facebook.com)
- "Make sound decisions that increase our reliance on renewable energy at reduced cost to consumers." (votesmart.org)
- "Ask just about anyone if they are concerned about the environment. Most would say 'yes.' But, there are definite signs that we have gone too far." (www.facebook.com)
- "I support the rights of law abiding citizens to maintain firearms for sport, competitive shooting and personal protection." (www.facebook.com)
- "Replace the Affordable Care Act with policies that result in truly affordable care" (votesmart.org)
- "Thousands of illegal immigrants have been crossing our southern border, including children who arenât accompanied by adults. Many are ill. Some are carrying bacteria and viruses that are resistant to medical treatment. [â¦] Our government must take immediate, aggressive and successful actions to stem the flow of illegal immigration. NOW." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.