Allen Thomas has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2019 Political Courage Test.
Pro-choice | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
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Women have the right to follow their convictions within the framework long established by the US Supreme Court over 40 years ago and that should remain. A matter of long-settled law by the SCOTUS. The truth is, this is a state by state issue and if it becomes a federal issue again, it will be settled by the courts. |
Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
Special interests have become a major issue in today's political landscape. Politicians are bought and paid for, and often forget that they were elected to serve the people, not corporations. The sooner we do away with special interest money, the sooner we can make meaningful progress and end much of the bickering in Washington D.C. |
Yes | Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
As someone who grew up with guns and is a gun owner, I understand the significance of the second amendment. However, I also understand the importance of background checks and keeping firearms out of those who are dangerous and mentally ill. We must hold individuals more accountable, and this includes further licensing for firearms. |
No | Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? | ||
We need to make healthcare more affordable. Getting rid of Obamacare would cause many to lose coverage and be left with no alternative. I am open to exploring other options for healthcare programs; however, not at the expense of millions of citizens who would be left uninsured. |
My top priorities would be fixing our healthcare system and protecting my district from the next natural disaster. We need to go after insurance and drug companies, as well as special interest money, which is what prevents progress from occurring on making healthcare more affordable. We must also invest and look into hurricane mitigation, flood control, and ending offshore drilling, which are all issues that have an impact on Eastern North Carolina. |
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