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Denise Gitsham's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Denise Gitsham has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 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 2016.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "While San Diego’s Innovation Economy is strong, there is much more we must do to strengthen the business environment; eliminate unnecessary and complicated regulations that dampen our innovative spirit, and reduce overly burdensome taxes, which serve as roadblocks to prosperity, especially for small and medium-sized businesseses." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It’s time for new leadership to step in, take the China-backed credit card out of Washington’s hands, and restore budgetary discipline in our nation’s capitol." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • "spending no more than what you have is common sense." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • "While San Diego's Innovation Economy is strong, there is much more we must do to strengthen the business environment; eliminate unnecessary and complicated regulations that dampen our innovative spirit, and reduce overly burdensome taxes, which serve as roadblocks to prosperity, especially for small and medium-sized businesseses. #SDInnovates" (votesmart.org)
  • 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.
  • "America needs an 'all of the above' energy policy: environmentally sound development of our fossil fuel resources, and adoption of sustainable and renewable resources." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • "San Diego leads the way in the development of clean and renewable energy technologies, and needs a leader who champions San Diego’s strength in this regard." (deniseforcongress.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.
  • "Our economy demands a free-market answer to our labor needs; one that respects American workers, while making room for those who enter legally." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • "Above all, our treatment of immigrants – regardless of their status – should be marked with the same dignity and respect we extend to our own citizens. In our efforts to uphold the law, we must never forget that ultimately, it is our generosity, empathy and compassion that makes our nation truly great." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "To strengthen our national security, we must rebuild a strong national defense, ensure that our military has the tools it needs to protect against the threats of today and tomorrow, and maintain a steady stream of defense industry investments." (deniseforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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