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Jayme Stevenson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jayme Stevenson did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 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 2022.

  • "There is nothing more personal than healthcare decisions. As a woman and a mother of five (including four daughters), I want these decisions to be made by a woman in conjunction with her doctor, and, if she so desires, her family and her God. The government is inserting itself in a patient-doctor relationship. Guardrails are needed to ensure that abortion procedures are done safely and – for the young girls who find themselves in this difficult situation – with the assistance of a caring adult. Congress for decades failed to codify Roe v. Wade when it had a chance. Members of Congress instead weaponized the issue to raise money and scare voters rather than secure the rights of women. As a woman, I know we cannot afford to take these rights for granted. Even if it means standing up to my own party, I will fight to ensure that abortion is safe, legal, and done with the support of qualified medical professionals." (jaymestevensonforcongress.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.
  • "Americans deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities. Sweeping criminal justice “reform” including the elimination of qualified immunity for police and soft-on-crime bail reform has resulted in a rise in violent crime across the country, accelerated law enforcement retirements, and made it difficult to recruit new police officers leaving our communities more vulnerable." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "Supporting our police with the tools, training, and civil protections they need should be coupled with community-based strategies for fighting crime. Youthful offenders need to know there are severe consequences for choosing a life of crime and that there are positive alternatives to building a successful life. School Resource Officers (SRO) are beneficial and essential in public schools." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "The most important responsibility of our federal government is to provide for the common defense of our nation. This means ensuring our men and women in the Armed Services have the resources, training, and intelligence they need to counter adversaries across the globe. There is no more tremendous sacrifice than to serve in protecting and defending American values both home and abroad. As a proud patriot, I will prioritize support for our troops, veterans, and families." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "Adding more stimulus in Build Back Better to the existing ARPA funding will only worsen the inflation problem. We need restraint and fiscal sanity to bring balance back to macroeconomic policy." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "At the very time, post-pandemic, that we need our economy to recover and grow, particularly here in CT, rampant inflation and fed interest rate hikes are causing the opposite. Elections have consequences!" (twitter.com)
  • "High inflation is destroying the purchasing power of every family in America. Inflation is a regressive tax on middle and lower-income families. The $1.9 trillion spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) bill passed by Jim Himes and the Democratic Majority in Congress is flooding our economy with more money, causing the price of goods and services to increase faster than wages leading to stagflation." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Americans are seeing the price of everyday goods skyrocket because of out of control government spending. Yet in 2021, Jim Himes supported a $1.9 trillion spending spree which increased the inflation. Then, to make matters worse, Himes supported another blowout spending bill this August. He defended it by saying the Inflation Reduction Act will only benefit families and businesses “in the longer run.” Connecticut can’t wait for the “longer run.” We need real relief now." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "The solution to inflation is to stop printing money. The current administration has proven unable to be responsible stewards of monetary policy. When I am in Congress, I will use my experience as a 10-year municipal CEO to review each and every bill and ensure we are fighting, not fueling inflation." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "Trillions of dollars spent on “COVID recovery” and student loan forgiveness but not to address the crisis of fentanyl and drug overdoses. Time for change in Washington! @jayme4congress" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It is imperative we begin increasing domestic production of all forms of American energy while we continue to promote innovative, clean, and reliable sources of energy like hydrogen, solar, and wind power. This “all-of-the-above” approach will reduce energy prices, grow our economy, create jobs, and, importantly, reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy from hostile nations." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Discussions about reducing gun violence must include addressing the mental health crisis plaguing Americans and enhanced school security measures." (twitter.com)
  • "Breaking with party politics, I believe thoughtful change in gun regulations are warranted while preserving Constitutional rights." (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.
  • "Nothing in the “Inflation Reduction Act” to address the 1.9 illegal border crossings this fiscal year, the 108,000 fentanyl deaths or to help families find the baby formula they need. #@jayme4congress" (twitter.com)
  • "Midnight flights from the southern border to Westchester Airport and other locations have resumed. Why doesn’t the Biden Administration come clean about the DOD-funded transports for immigrants across the U.S.?" (twitter.com)
  • "Time for Congress to act on immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • "Midnight flights from the southern border to Westchester Airport and other locations have resumed. Why doesn’t the Biden Administration come clean about the DOD-funded transports for immigrants across the U.S.?" (twitter.com)
  • "Time for Congress to act on immigration reform." (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.
  • "As your next Congresswoman, restoring a deduction for local taxes will be the first bill I introduce. Connecticut residents and businesses send too much money to Washington and it’s time for a change As a municipal CEO for 10 years, I worked across the aisle to get things done for Darien and I will do the same in Congress. I will always fight for local control and for your tax dollars to be spent at the local level." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)
  • "Federal gov needs to remove all tariffs and regulatory hurdles for manufacture and import and guarantee formula safety. ?@jayme4congress Formula shortage predicted to last at least for the rest of the year." (twitter.com)
  • "I will advocate for the formation of an Energy Alliance with Canada and Mexico and commitments to our domestic oil, gas, and clean coal producers to remove regulatory and financing barriers to U.S. production." (jaymestevensonforcongress.com)

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