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William Hanson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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William Hanson has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 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 2020.

  • "I support a women’s right to choose as well as access to affordable and quality reproductive services;" (williamhansonforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I believe that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. Therefore, I support some form of universal coverage (e.g., Medicare for All, etc.) while preserving an option for private insurance." (williamhansonforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "I will work to protect the rights of responsible gun owners who seek to protect their families, to hunt, and engage in other sporting events. Nevertheless, I believe we can protect the rights of gun owners and pass common-sense gun regulations such as universal background checks, closing the gun show loop-hole, and red flag laws. I also support a ban on military style assault weapons and large capacity magazines." (williamhansonforcongress.com)
  • "Regarding a ban on military style assault weapons, I think we all know and understand that these weapons are not for hunting or sport. They are designed for combat and to kill people. However, I do not support confiscation of any weapons legally purchased and currently owned by law-abiding citizens. I would, however, support a voluntary. buy-back program. " (williamhansonforcongress.com)
  • "Universal background checks are the foundation for any policy that aims to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and other prohibited people. Universal background checks have broad support nationally." (williamhansonforcongress.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.
  • "I support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers and other undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States." (williamhansonforcongress.com)
  • "With a pathway to citizenship, they will not have to exist in the shadows, which will strengthen national security, keep families together, and stimulate the economy." (williamhansonforcongress.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.
  • "I will oppose unnecessary trade policies and trade wars that lead to lost markets and higher prices for Arkansas consumers." (williamhansonforcongress.com)

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