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Phil Arballo'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.

  • "Make no mistake, allowing laws that restrict abortion earlier than viability IS overturning Roe v. Wade, whether #SCOTUS says it explicitly or not" (twitter.com)
  • "Texas's abortion vigilante law, written specifically to avoid the judicial checks enshrined in our constitution, will hurt people. Every American should be appalled at the lengths Republican lawmakers have gone to control women's bodies." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Visalia Times Delta: "In addition to traditional infrastructure investments, Congress should invest in people. Extending the Child Tax Credit would lift millions of kids out of poverty and provide them with access to nutritious food, school supplies, and medical care. It would also offer families financial relief." (www.visaliatimesdelta.com)
  • "Our elected officials should represent us. Since Citizens United, when the Supreme Court decided to allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to spend unlimited money to influence our elections, we have seen the lengths people will go to ensure only their voices are represented in Washington. It’s time to put the power in our democracy back in the hands of the people by passing comprehensive campaign finance reform like the For the People Act. Phil has taken a no corporate PAC pledge, and in Congress, Phil will fight to get dark money out of our politics." (philarballo.com)
  • "Retweet to stand with me and DEMAND the Supreme Court overturn Citizens United." (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.
  • "Great news today on the infrastructure bill passing the Senate. In addition to funds for roads, bridges, broadband, and other projects, there's also badly needed funds for two of summer's major issues; water projects and wildfire risk reduction" (twitter.com)
  • "The hard-working families of the Central Valley need more pathways to opportunity. Phil will prioritize investments in job training programs, foster innovation in our farming communities, and fight for fair trade deals that help American workers and grow our middle class." (philarballo.com)
  • Visalia Times Delta: "President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill, which passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House, would help revitalize the Central Valley economy and guide us toward resolving some of our region’s most pressing issues. The bill includes billions to upgrade America’s roads and bridges. We have dozens of bridges regionally that need repairs. These investments would ensure the Central Valley remains a hub for transportation while bringing good-paying jobs to our communities." (www.visaliatimesdelta.com)
  • Visalia Times Delta: "This critical legislation also invests in clean energy production and electric cars while limiting dirty air emissions. That’s good because our air quality ranks among the worst nationally, and record-breaking wildfires are polluting the atmosphere even more. I had asthma growing up, and my son has it too. One in seven Central Valley kids has asthma, compared to seven percent nationwide. Making our air cleaner could reduce hospital visits for kids and let parents save money on health care costs." (www.visaliatimesdelta.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.
  • "For us, lowering emissions and investing in clean energy isn’t just about the climate, it’s an immediate public health crisis." (philarballo.com)
  • "In Congress, Phil will fight for clean energy, updated water infrastructure, and the resources we need to address the impact of our changing climate" (philarballo.com)
  • "For us, lowering emissions and investing in clean energy isn’t just about the climate, it’s an immediate public health crisis." (philarballo.com)
  • "Great news for the Central Valley! I'm excited about the future of green hydrogen as a flexible, zero emission fuel" (twitter.com)
  • Visalia Times Delta: "This critical legislation also invests in clean energy production and electric cars while limiting dirty air emissions. That’s good because our air quality ranks among the worst nationally, and record-breaking wildfires are polluting the atmosphere even more. I had asthma growing up, and my son has it too. One in seven Central Valley kids has asthma, compared to seven percent nationwide. Making our air cleaner could reduce hospital visits for kids and let parents save money on health care costs." (www.visaliatimesdelta.com)
  • "I'm proud to stand along side @MomsDemand in the fight for common sense gun safety reform." (twitter.com)
  • "Gun violence is an epidemic. I think we’ve officially run out of words & phrases to describe how we feel about these horrific events. We’re all talk and no action. Congress needs to honor the victims & families of gun violence & pass gun safety legislation now! #Boulder #Atlanta" (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.
  • "Deeming workers "both illegal and essential" underscores how broken our immigration system is. During this crisis, our farmworkers deserve assistance and should not have to fear receiving it. We also must prioritize comprehensive immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, Phil will fight for comprehensive immigration reform with a clear pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, a sensible approach to better secure our borders, and legal status with a pathway to citizenship for the over 11 million undocumented folks already here, like the immigrants who help the Central Valley thrive. Phil believes we can have a system that is both secure and humane." (philarballo.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.
  • "The hard-working families of the Central Valley need more pathways to opportunity. Phil will prioritize investments in job training programs, foster innovation in our farming communities, and fight for fair trade deals that help American workers and grow our middle class." (philarballo.com)

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