Ricardo De La Fuente's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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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 2022.
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- "I am committed to working at the federal level to support the communities in our District, so that it has the flexibility and resources it needs to improve elementary and secondary education in a way that works best for students. Additionally, we need to raise the standards for teacher training programs, as well as teacher salaries to recruit and retain quality educators. I support magnet and charter schools, the head start program, and evaluation and training programs for struggling teachers. I am not a supporter of the Common Core, as this limits the success of our diverse student population." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Climate change is a reality, and I support the research and development of clean and renewable energy solutions. I co-founded a company that focused on solar energy, and I continue to believe that solar, wind, biofuel, and other clean, renewable energy sources are a necessity if we are to find the permanent solution to climate change. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, we must also halt tropical deforestation and fight misinformation funded by fossil fuel and related industries if we are to be successful." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
- "Climate change is a reality, and I support the research and development of clean and renewable energy solutions. I co-founded a company that focused on solar energy, and I continue to believe that solar, wind, biofuel, and other clean, renewable energy sources are a necessity if we are to find the permanent solution to climate change. In addition to reducing carbon emissions, we must also halt tropical deforestation and fight misinformation funded by fossil fuel and related industries if we are to be successful." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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- "Healthcare is a basic human need. As your congressman, I will be fighting hard to keep the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) --otherwise known as Obamacare--and to improve upon it, rather than eliminate it and start from scratch as the Trump Administration is pushing to do. Americans with preexisting conditions should not need to worry that they will lose coverage based on a change in policy. We must preserve programs such as Medicare and Medicaid for our seniors, disabled, and others needing assistance. Additionally, the cost of health care, including prescription coverage, must be kept a level that is affordable to all Americans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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- "I don't believe in building a wall across our entire southern border. A wall is little more than a publicity stunt to capitalize on the fear that some of our elected officials created. It will not materially alter our safety, but it will almost certainly further divide our country." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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