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Matt Longjohn's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Matt Longjohn 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.

  • "I am 100% unapologetically pro-choice. The government shouldn't be able to regulate women's health care decisions." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The Upton-Ryan tax plan is another way for the Republican party to reward their corporate donors with more tax breaks while shifting even more of the burden onto middle-class Michigan families. I know in my family, and in my community, eliminating the student loan interest deduction, the state and local income tax deductions, and the medical expense deduction, are all going to hurt peoples' pocketbooks. When I get a chance to represent this district, my votes will always be based on the best interests of the people of the districts, not of corporate donors or party bosses." (votesmart.org)
  • "The 35-year experiment in producing jobs and stimulating the economy through unaccountable tax breaks for corporations and the wealthiest among us has only resulted in widening income inequalities and a shrinking middle class." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The biggest challenge when I get elected to be your representative in Congress will be ending Citizens United to fix our broken political system" (www.facebook.com)
  • "Today I am taking the American Promise Pledge to secure fair and free elections by limiting the undue influence of money in politics and end citizens united." (www.facebook.com)
  • "When in Congress, Matt will do anything he can to ensure we have a more representative and ethical government where corporations are not given the same rights as people. We need 100% transparency in the financing of our political system.  Dark money needs to be eliminated." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The 35-year experiment in producing jobs and stimulating the economy through unaccountable tax breaks for corporations and the wealthiest among us has only resulted in widening income inequalities and a shrinking middle class." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "We need to end the tax cuts for corporations in the Republican tax scam [...]" (www.facebook.com)
  • "He believes that government resources should not be going to private or for-profit education institutions, and that funding for public education needs to be increased. We also can’t let Title IX be rolled back in ways that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to seek justice. In addition to being a strong supporter of teachers and K-12 schools, Matt also places a high value on quality early childhood education. Matt knows that not all learning is done in an educational setting. Vocational education, job training programs, and apprenticeships must also be strengthened for people who decide not to obtain a four-year degree or for those who have lost a job or are seeking a new line of work." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "Matt believes pulling out of the Paris Accords was a mistake, and will work to support the development of a clean and renewable energy economy." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "We must keep environmental protection regulations strong, ensure the water in our lakes, rivers, and homes is safe and clean, invest in smart growth infrastructure, and continue the transition to a renewable economy." (twitter.com)
  • "Matt believes pulling out of the Paris Accords was a mistake, and will work to support the development of a clean and renewable energy economy." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "Our Great Lakes and other natural resources here in Michigan are treasures, and protecting them, our rivers, and other green spaces is a fundamental job of public leadership. [...] In addition to supporting efforts to guarantee clean air and water, we can also be making environmental changes that support healthy behaviors a growing economy." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "We must keep environmental protection regulations strong, ensure the water in our lakes, rivers, and homes is safe and clean, invest in smart growth infrastructure, and continue the transition to a renewable economy." (twitter.com)
  • "Matt believes the 2nd Amendment does give individuals the rights to bear arms. As a gun owner, a member of a military family, and as the father of an expert marksman, Matt understands the role of guns in the culture of Southwest Michigan and doesn’t want to take away the rights of responsible gun owners. […] Matt also doesn’t believe the 2nd Amendment has been interpreted to mean that ANY individual can own ANY firearm at ANY time, and Matt believes we must immediately take a public health approach to confront the epidemic of gun violence in this country. After every mass shooting, we see members of Congress sending thoughts and prayers to victims, but they don’t do much in the way of passing legislation that will engineer gun injury and gun violence out of our lives. Matt wants to change that and can bring years of experience in bringing a public health approach to gun violence to the policy debates in Washington." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "Health care is a human right and no one should be turned away for an inability to pay." (www.facebook.com)
  • "To get universal healthcare we need to unlock the value of community. Putting people first and creating patient centered solutions." (www.facebook.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Jobs programs should target rural as well as urban communities, and Dreamers should be welcomed participants in our economy." (www.mattlongjohnforcongress.com)
  • "As we move towards legalization of marijuana, we need to make sure the tax revenue from sales goes towards supporting our education system and our infrastructure." (www.facebook.com)
  • Longjohn called for marijuana to be legalized and taken off Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. He said too many African-American men have been imprisoned for nonviolent drug crimes. (www.mlive.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.

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