Ed Tarver's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Ed Tarver 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.
Issue Positions
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- "This is a step in the right direction. Our Senators will be approving future Supreme Court Justices, who are responsible for defending victories like Roe v. Wade. I am running for U.S. Senate to stand up for our values like healthcare and equality, and fight for hardworking Georgians across our state." (www.facebook.com)
- "Todayâs Supreme Court decision is a victory for reproductive justice and individual liberty. This landmark decision is the result of our Justices upholding the U.S. Constitution. The government has no place stepping between a woman and her doctor. The attacks on health centers disproportionately hurt marginalized communities across this country, especially communities of color. Thank you to all the people who have fought tirelessly for access to reproductive healthcare." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Ed will work to pass federal legislation that improves affordability, accessibility, and equity in our healthcare systems. Our current system is overwhelmed and broken." (www.tarverforsenate.com)
- "The ongoing global pandemic has highlighted the weak points in our social safety net. As a Senator, I will work with Democrats and Republicans alike who are invested in protecting our access to healthcare, our social security benefits, and our access to unemployment benefits, especially during times of crisis." (www.facebook.com)
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- "We need a Congress that is pursuant of appropriate taxation and responsible utilization of taxpayer dollars. Ed will fight to ensure federal spending addresses the needs of our citizens efficiently and sustainably. " (www.tarverforsenate.com)
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- "We learned that the $350 Million SBA loans for small business are out of money, and the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package allows wealthy real estate investors to reduce their tax burden by applying on-paper losses from falling property values. This is a bonanza for the wealthiest Americans and will cost the IRS $170 billion over the next 10 years. What happened to helping small business?" (www.facebook.com)
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- "I am running for the U.S. Senate to fight for our Georgia values: a Green New Deal, access to healthcare, ending mass incarceration, and more." (www.facebook.com)
- "Black moms matter. A Green New Deal would go far beyond helping Georgia's farmers - it would help our children and families for generations to come." (www.facebook.com)
- "Georgia's future depends on expanding healthcare access and adopting a Green New Deal to help our farmers." (www.facebook.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "We cannot let the Affordable Care Act be repealed. This would be devastating to the state of Georgia. If the ACA were repealed, 1 million people would lose their insurance and 25,000 people would lose their jobs. I am a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act and I believe that Georgians have a right to their health and a strong economy." (www.facebook.com)
- "Our country is coming together to fight #COVID19. Part of that fight is adjusting to changes in our daily lives. New legislation has expanded paid leave to support individuals and families during this crisis." (www.facebook.com)
- "The COVID-19 crisis has revealed defects in the systems designed to protect American families and has inflicted substantial damage to the economy. All American families should have access to paid leave, paid sick days, workersâ compensation and unemployment insurance. No one should be denied medical testing and treatment because of the inability to pay. America's middle class should not suffer the burdens caused by inexperienced leadership and unreasonable delay." (www.facebook.com)
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