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Reuven Hendler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

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Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Budget: In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?

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Budget: Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

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"Our healthcare system needs reform, and Healthcare for All is the answer to provide every American with quality and affordable healthcare. Healthcare for All means everyone will be insured, without unaffordable co-pays and deductibles. " (reuvenhendler.com)
"Stop the taxation of social security benefits and tax corporations to replace the lost revenues." (reuvenhendler.com)

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Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Crime: Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

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Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

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Economy: Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?

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"Stop the taxation of social security benefits and tax corporations to replace the lost revenues." (reuvenhendler.com)

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Economy: Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Education: Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?

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Energy and Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

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"Too many climate goals are focused on US emissions. Climate is a global problem that needs global solutions. Cheap, clean, American made energy sources can ensure that the 21st century is the second US century." (reuvenhendler.com)

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Energy and Environment: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

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"I believe that all New Jerseyans have a right to clean air and water, therefore, we need to strengthen clean air and clean water regulations and strictly enforce them." (reuvenhendler.com)
"Too many climate goals are focused on US emissions. Climate is a global problem that needs global solutions. Cheap, clean, American made energy sources can ensure that the 21st century is the second US century." (reuvenhendler.com)

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Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Health Care: Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Immigration: Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?

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"Increase legal immagration to fill open positions. This is a matter of urgency and a compromise with Republicans to trade legal migration for border security should be pursued." (reuvenhendler.com)

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National Security: Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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National Security: Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?

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Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Yes

Trade: Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?

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"Tariffs should be eliminated to ensure cheap goods arrive in the country without further taxing consumers. Tariffs serve an important purpose to protect domestic producers, however, in an inflationary time like this they should be reduced." (reuvenhendler.com)

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Reuven Hendler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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