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Larry Rader's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Larry Rader has refused 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.

  • The Advertiser "In response to a question, Rader said he'd raise taxes on the wealthy, making the '1 percent' pay more to support the rest of the country. He said he was not in favor of a middle-class tax cut, either." (www.theadvertiser.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.
  • The Advertiser "Locally, he (Rader) said, he would seek additional money for Louisiana's ports, including the Port of Iberia. Better access to the Gulf of Mexico for bigger ships would benefit the 3rd District's access to international trade." (www.theadvertiser.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.
  • The Advertiser "He (Raeder) supports development of green energy, not usually a goal among political candidates in oil-and-gas-rich south Louisiana." (www.theadvertiser.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "When gun control is discussed, few people consider the many ways that the Second Amendment plays a role in shaping modern society. We have people who hunt, collect, and use guns for sport. There are also many law-abiding families that own a gun for protection. I will do everything possible to protect the Second Amendment." (www.larryraderforcongress.com)
  • "Medical debt can affect almost anyone regardless of income. We support Affordable Health Care." (twitter.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.
  • 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.

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