William Boyd, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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William Boyd, Jr. did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "Improve and protect Medicare and Medicaid" (drwillboyd.com)
- "In addition to an expansion of Medicaid and full funding of Pre-K programs, Alabamians deserve so much more!" (drwillboyd.com)
- "For months, Ive explained how the current administrations budget slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by 25%. The US House just passed a bill that makes changes to SNAP, estimated to impact 1M US households (~195K Alabamians)! We need leaders who care!" (twitter.com)
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- "Alabama needs to support its workforce! We need modernization of infrastructure (including broadband), detangled regulations, development of new energy sources, promotion of global trade, and tax incentives for job creation in areas where economic growth has been nonexistent." (twitter.com)
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- "Im very excited the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was passed in the Senate. Once me and other Democrats get elected, it will save VPOTUS from having to make trips to the Senate chamber just to cast tie-breaking votes. #WillBoydforSenate" (twitter.com)
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- "The lawsuit that challenged constitutionality of AL voter ID law was just dismissed! Every voice must be heard!" (twitter.com)
- "Alabama needs to support its workforce! We need modernization of infrastructure (including broadband), detangled regulations, development of new energy sources, promotion of global trade, and tax incentives for job creation in areas where economic growth has been nonexistent." (twitter.com)
- "We have to care more for the place we call home. That starts with investing more into renewable energy." (twitter.com)
- "We need a climate adaptation plan for the following sectors: 1) agriculture & food, 2) biodiversity, 3) coastal flooding & stormwater management, 4) ecosystems, 5) emergency preparedness, 6) energy, 7) infrastructure, 8) land use, 9) public health, & 10) water." (twitter.com)
- "Alabama continues to leave millions in federal funding on the table by not investing in a high speed rail system. Such a project could create more than 20K permanent jobs over 10 yrs of construction, raise property values, lower fuel emissions, & shorten intercity commutes." (twitter.com)
- "I plan to work alongside blue collar workers & members of the legislature with concerns about climate change to pass legislation that promotes reduction of the states carbon footprint by investment in renewables. #WillBoydforAlabama" (twitter.com)
- "support legislation to reduce Green House Gas 80% by 2050" (drwillboyd.com)
- "Thank you Moms Demand Action (Alabama) for awarding me Gun Sense Candidate Distinction! As a former educator and administrator, I do not support arming teachers and Im proud to be the gun sense candidate in the Alabama Lieutenant Governor race! #alpolitics #WillBoydforLtGov" (twitter.com)
- "I do not want to take guns from ppl. Neither did Pres. Obama. I believe enforcement of current laws can keep guns away from dangerous ppl." (twitter.com)
- "I will proudly start using the #GunSense hashtag as the campaign moves forward. We have to end gun violence in Americaespecially in our schools!" (twitter.com)
- "Support a health care program affordable to all" (drwillboyd.com)
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- "Not only will I remember the dreamers and be behind them, Ill step in front of them and help lead the effort for a pathway to citizenship!" (twitter.com)
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- "Alabamas almost flat income tax + sharp regressive sales tax = lowest 20% of Alabama income earners paying twice as much as Alabama earners in top 1%. Unfair! Alabama, its time to move forward!" (twitter.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
| Pro-life | Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| I personally describe myself as "pro-life from conception to the grave;" however, I do not believe the government should make decisions regarding a woman's healthcare. | |||
| No | In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending? | ||
| Yes | In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| I believe more money needs to be invested in defense spending. I also believe in fair taxation. | |||
| Yes | Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| I do not believe elections should be "bought" by organizations that are treated like individuals. I also would appeal Citizens United. | |||
| No | Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment? | ||
| No | Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders? | ||
| I believe in equal sentencing and equal justice. | |||
| Yes | Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | Do you generally support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? | ||
| I support federal education standards; however, I believe the state elected educators (i.e. Superintendents, Board Members) should work with the federal government to made and implement education standards. | |||
| Yes | Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline? | ||
| Yes | Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| Yes | Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry? | ||
| Yes | Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change? | ||
| Yes | Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Yes | Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| I am "pro-gun" or "pro-second amendment;" however, I believe steps should be taken on the part of local sheriffs to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. | |||
| No | Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? | ||
| I believe in a "pathway to citizenship." | |||
| Yes | Do you support same-sex marriage? | ||
| While my religious affiliation only recognizes marriage between a man and a woman as instituted by God, I will uphold the laws regarding same-sex marriage and believe no person should be harassed or treated unfairly because of sexual preference. | |||
| Yes | Do you support increased American intervention in Iraq and Syria beyond air support? | ||
| Yes | Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon? | ||
| Such action should only carefully be taken working with the United Nations. | |||
| No | Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts? | ||
SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.
| Greatly Increase | a) Agriculture | ||
| Slightly Increase | b) Arts | ||
| Greatly Increase | c) Defense | ||
| Greatly Increase | d) Education | ||
| Greatly Increase | e) Environment | ||
| Greatly Increase | f) Homeland Security | ||
| Maintain Status | g) International aid | ||
| Greatly Increase | h) Medical Research | ||
| Greatly Increase | i) Scientific Research | ||
| Greatly Increase | j) Space exploration | ||
| Maintain Status | k) United Nations | ||
| Maintain Status | l) Welfare | ||
| m) Other or expanded categories | |||
| Maintain Status | a) Capital gains taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | b) Corporate taxes | ||
| Greatly Decrease | c) Small business taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Excise taxes (alcohol) | ||
| Maintain Status | e) Excise taxes (cigarettes) | ||
| Maintain Status | f) Excise taxes (transportation fuel) | ||
| Greatly Decrease | g) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Greatly Decrease | h) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Maintain Status | i) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| Maintain Status | j) Inheritance taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | k) Payroll taxes | ||
| l) Other or expanded categories | |||
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