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Tom Tarter's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Tom Tarter 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.

  • "To view, go to YouTube at Tarter Life. The message is real, and why we are for life. Maybe if we were abstractly disconnected from the reality of abortion, like most "choice" folks, we wouldn't feel so strongly about protecting human life." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I support lower taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was opposed by Dick Durbin, has had a positive effect on our economy." (twitter.com)
  • "I support making the tax cuts permanent, cutting spending to reduce the national debt, reducing the regulatory burden on small businesses, and balancing our budget." (www.drtarter.com)
  • "I do not support a federal single-payor health care system in the United States. A single-payor system is not “Medicare for All.” It is an inferior plan that outlaws all insurance, including Medicare Advantage plans." (www.drtarter.com)
  • "“Medicare-for-All”, which has been proposed in the Senate by Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and in the House by Pramila Jayamal (D-Wash) would cover the 9% by providing inferior coverage through a single-payer plan to the 91%." (www.drtarter.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.
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  • "I will represent all of Illinois, keep Americans safe and build the wall," (www.facebook.com)
  • "That’s why we need to stop illegal immigration by building the wall and giving Border Patrol the resources they need, including modern technology and additional safety officers." (www.drtarter.com)
  • "We need local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE and deport illegal immigrants with criminal records so we can keep our neighborhoods safe." (www.drtarter.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.
  • "Great news! The USMCA will create more American Jobs and ensure our trade is always fair. Another win for the Trump economy!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "No one likes tariffs, but I support the President’s tariffs to bring unfair trading partners to the table." (www.facebook.com)

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