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Yadira Caraveo's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CO) - District 8

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Issue Positions

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  • Rated 0% By National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today is a devastating day for America. With the fall of Roe millions of American women have lost access to their freedom to choose. As a pediatrician, I know first hand that the government has no place in this private decision between a woman & her doctor." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The fight for commonsense representation has never been more important. Washington Republicans just overwhelmingly elected a speaker who supports: 👎Overturning the election 👎Slashing Social Security/Medicare 👎A national abortion ban I will stand strong against this extremism" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It’s time for corporations & the ultra-rich to start paying taxes like the rest of us. I want to level the playing field — in the legislature I cut taxes for working families and small businesses. But @Kirkmeyer4CO voted against a tax cut for the middle class. #CO08" (x.com)
  • "Using a coronavirus bill to pass tax changes that overwhelmingly benefit people who make more than a million dollars a year is shameful when we should be doing more to help working people who have lost jobs get through this crisis. (washingtonpost.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.
  • "We cannot recover from #COVID19Pandemic w/o a strong social safety net. Research shows that big public investments lead to successful economic recoveries & public health responses. It's time to pass #paidleave & bolster renter rights #coleg #copolitics" (x.com)
  • "#COVID19 has only exacerbated housing instability and rising costs, and our lack of legal protections for renters is hurting our communities. That is why I'm working with my colleagues to expand tenant rights and keep people housed. #coleg #copolitics" (x.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.
  • Rated 94% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Young people across the world are taking #ClimateAction today & I stand in solidarity with them. I'll continue to fight for a just & swift transition to 100% renewable energy and for ensuring clean air & water for all Coloradans #coleg #copolitics" (x.com)
  • "Our summers will become more extreme if we fail to act. We must rapidly implement bills that #coleg passed to address climate change & pursue a just transition towards 100% renewable energy as soon as possible. Our health & safety depends on it #copolitics (cpr.org)
  • "9 years ago, 26 were murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We've heard a lot of thoughts and prayers since then — but no real change. Congress must address the gun violence epidemic by passing common-sense federal gun safety laws." (x.com)
  • "I’m glad to see the first bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation in 30 years pass through the House & Senate. Gun violence is the #1 cause of death for children — this bill will save countless lives. I look forward to seeing it signed into law. #CO08" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (GOA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by the National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The COVID pandemic make it starkly obvious that everyone needs have access to paid sick leave. That's why as a state legislator, I fought to bring six days of sick leave to all CO workers. And it's why it's critical that we pass paid sick leave at the federal level." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud to join *dozens* of my colleagues in supporting paid family & medical leave and voting #YesOn118! All Coloradans should be able to raise their families & receive the medical care they need without sacrificing a paycheck. Let's make sure that this passes! #copolitics" (x.com)
  • "In the legislature, I fought to bring six paid sick days off to every single worker in Colorado. The pandemic has highlighted just how critical paid leave is for all workers at all stages of life. We must pass it at the federal level. #CO08" (x.com)
  • "This is great news for Colorado! Let's pass paid family & medical leave for all Coloradans this fall so that everyone can care for a child, a loved one, or themselves without sacrificing their paycheck. Vote yes this fall! #coleg #copolitics" (x.com)
  • ".@Kirkmeyer4CO has taken thousands of dollars from drug & insurance industries. It’s no surprise she opposed efforts to negotiate lower drug costs, lower premiums, & hold Big Pharma accountable. When I’m elected, I’ll take on Big Pharma — not cash their checks. #CO08" (x.com)
  • Rated 13% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our immigration system is broken, & fixing it requires more than the politically motivated half measure that was brought to the floor today. I’m advocating for comprehensive immigration reform to secure our border & ensure immigrants are treated with humanity." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8034: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a pediatrician and citizen, I am deeply concerned to hear from a former Facebook employee these allegations of disregard for our democracy and public health. In Congress I will fight for federal action to address this concerning behavior. #CO08 (apnews.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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