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Seth Magaziner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (RI) - District 2

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Issue Positions

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  • "Medicare is an essential component of our country’s economic safety net. In Congress, Seth will always work to protect Medicare to ensure seniors get the health care coverage they need" (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "Seniors are struggling to pay their bills and many rely on Social Security as their only income. Seth will fight to protect Social Security to make sure Rhode Islanders can retire with dignity and he will oppose Republican efforts to privatize Social Security" (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "Citizens United was a terrible decision that opened the door to unregulated dark money influencing elections. We can do something about it. I’m asking my opponents to join a People’s Pledge to keep dark money out the race for Governor. It worked in RI in 2014. Let’s do it again" (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.
  • "In Congress, Seth will continue his work to bring clean energy jobs to Rhode Island, invest in climate resilience, and support measures to protect the quality of our environment." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "Now is the time to invest in economic recovery. Let’s put Rhode Islanders to work: Building more affordable housing. Repairing our roads, bridges and ports. Cleaning parks and beaches Improving our health care infrastructure." (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.
  • "While Manchin and McConnell can afford to block #BuildBackBetter & wait on making college more affordable, Rhode Islanders are facing higher student loan debt than the national average. We need to act now, to make college affordable and build a brighter economic future for RI." (twitter.com)
  • "Fight for voting rights in Congress including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "In Congress, Seth will continue his work to bring clean energy jobs to Rhode Island, invest in climate resilience, and support measures to protect the quality of our environment." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "Investing in clean energy infrastructure that will lower energy prices and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil" (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "In Congress, Seth will continue his work to bring clean energy jobs to Rhode Island, invest in climate resilience, and support measures to protect the quality of our environment." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "This is one of the many reasons that Rhode Island must transition to a clean energy economy. Our plan for Rhode Island includes making it easier for homeowners to transition from gas to electric heat, saving money and reducing emissions" (twitter.com)
  • "Ending gun violence shouldn’t be a partisan issue — and Seth knows that. Seth supports banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, the weapons of war most often used in mass shootings. As Treasurer, Seth has been working to restrict sales of “ghost guns” and divested the state’s pension fund from companies that manufacture assault weapons for non-military use." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "I don't want my son to go to school every day in fear of a mass shooting. I was proud to stand with @MomsDemand @RICAGV1 in fighting to ban guns on school grounds in RI and will I push for common sense gun safety bills in Congress." (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, Seth will continue fighting to end gun violence with the same common sense approach that he has taken as Treasurer and work to make sure the Bipartisan Background Checks Act is signed into law." (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "Support expanding the Affordable Care Act, so Americans have improved access to the care they need" (sethmagaziner.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Fight to lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices so all Americans are able to afford life-saving medications" (sethmagaziner.com)
  • "One of the issues I hear about from voters most often is the high cost of prescription drugs. Directing Medicare to negotiate drug prices is plain common sense and will be a lifeline for thousands of RIers. I am glad the Inflation Reduction Act being proposed will do that." (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act includes policies I've been calling for, including capping drug costs & investing in clean energy. This is a test to see who stands with working people & who stands with the big oil and drug billionaires. I will always be on the side of working people." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A powerful example of the need to protect DREAMers, enact comprehensive immigration reform, and end the cruel Trump immigration policies." (twitter.com)
  • "Putin has invaded a peaceful and democratic nation for no good reason. The global community cannot allow this to stand. Tonight I pray for the people of Ukraine, and support Pres Biden and our allies as they enact economic and diplomatic consequences on Putin’s violent regime." (twitter.com)
  • "Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade a democratic and peaceful nation is a threat not only to the people of Ukraine, but to free people everywhere. We must stand together with our NATO allies against Putin’s bullying and enact the toughest possible economic sanctions." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a member of Congress, I'm committed to fighting for working Rhode Islanders by lowering drug costs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and making sure multi-billion dollar corporations pay their fair share in taxes and are held accountable for price gouging." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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