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Beth Fukumoto's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Beth Fukumoto has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2018 Political Courage Test.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Hawaii Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
I support an income tax increase on the highest bracket.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I also support public funding for Congressional campaigns.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
I think we should have basic standards that allow state's the flexibility to teach to their diverse populations.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
I support a single-payer system, but I don't support repealing the ACA unless we can institute a single-payer system in its place.
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Yes Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
With restrictions
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Unknown Position Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Each conflict is different, but as a general principle, we should be investing in solutions that avoid the use of force.
1) Affordable Housing - I would utilize existing grant programs and work with federal departments to ensure the criteria for these programs fits Hawaii's housing needs. 2) Infrastructure - I would utilizing existing grant programs and seek additional funding for critical infrastructure - grid modernization, sewers, roads and other forms of transportation. I would support a higher tax on the most wealthy in our country. 3) Protecting our environment, reestablishing our climate agreements and reducing carbon emissions.

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