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Themis Klarides' 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.

  • "It’s not a “symbolic” gesture to lower taxes and make Connecticut more affordable for our middle-and-lower class families. It’s necessary. After a decade of tax hikes, the status quo isn’t good enough. They are desperate for tax relief, and we had a budget surplus." (twitter.com)
  • "Once again, a decade of tax hikes and poor leadership have placed Connecticut at the bottom, this time for population growth.It’s simple. Bad policy has made our state too expensive to live in and unable to compete in attracting businesses to provide jobs." (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.
  • "Crime is on the rise across Connecticut and the country. Whether it be assaults, muggings, or car thefts - our families are less safe. In Congress, I will reject Sen. Blumenthal's radical ‘defund the police’ narrative and support our law enforcement so they can support us." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "This budget continues to raid the Special Transportation Fund by almost $200million in the next 2yrs To be sent to the General Fund - this budget is a complete disregard for the taxpayers & businesses of this state." (twitter.com)
  • "The last thing we need is another new tax raising costs on small businesses. This tax makes CT less competitive & more expensive to live and do business in. Fix our wasteful state govt, don’t find new taxes to fund the same mess." (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.
  • "As parents, we know what’s best for our children–NOT politicians in Washington. Bureaucrats and special interests seek to dictate education and healthcare decisions for our kids. In Washington, I’ll make sure to protect YOUR rights as parents." (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.
  • "Our immigration system needs fixing NOW. We’re sending the wrong message to those seeking to come here legally while making it easier for those who disregard the rule of law. With the onslaught of illegal drugs like fentanyl and human trafficking, we need to secure our borders." (twitter.com)
  • "Our immigration system needs fixing NOW. We’re sending the wrong message to those seeking to come here legally while making it easier for those who disregard the rule of law. With the onslaught of illegal drugs like fentanyl and human trafficking, we need to secure our borders." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "There is no room for politics when it comes to national security. Our armed services need to be the best equipped, best trained, and most supported fighting force in the world. We have a responsibility to support our veterans during and after active service." (twitter.com)
  • "Weakness is provocative. The Iranians know that the Biden administration will do nothing in response to this attack because they are desperate to make a second Iran Deal happen.The Biden-Blumenthal policies have failed us—we need new leadership in Washington." (twitter.com)
  • "Pres Biden said the US will impose sanctions on Russia in response to their Ukraine invasion but no sanctions on Putin or the oil companies that fund the Russian govt. If we are going to impose sanctions then make them feel the pain—1/2 measures will not work. Full sanctions NOW!" (twitter.com)

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