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Danny Tarkanian's 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.

  • "I’m a staunch pro-life supporter and oppose all federal funding for abortions. Thank you to the @nrlc for your endorsement. #NV03" (twitter.com)
  • "Tarkanian: 100% opposed to taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood." (www.tarkfornv.com)
  • "Tarkanian: Supports a balanced budget amendment and is FIRMLY OPPOSED TO omnibus spending." (www.tarkfornv.com)
  • "My common sense approach to saving social security. Since life expectancy has increased almost 20 yrs since SS was implemented we should raise age of eligibility to receive SS, starting with people in late 30s- early 40s. @SusieLeeNV approach is BK SS so seniors will have nothing" (twitter.com)
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  • "When Trump lowered corporate tax rates the economy boomed. Logically, when those rates are raised the opposite will happen and the projected tax revenues will fall. These are not difficult concepts to understand." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Parents know what is best for their children far better than any government or its state actors. I refuse to stand idly by while Joe Biden attacks children and parents with CRT and mandates. Join with me and stand with parents against Biden’s overreach." (twitter.com)
  • "Tarkanian: Critical Race Theory MUST be banned from our schools and our military." (www.tarkfornv.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Just remember that the federal government pays farmers NOT TO FARM on their land in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Remember that when the food shortages start." (twitter.com)
  • "I have and will always believe it's people who kill, not guns, and guns in the hands of thoughtless, careless and reckless people is as bad as it gets." (twitter.com)
  • "No, I don’t support gun control. I fully support the 2nd Amendment. As upstanding citizens, we have the right to own guns. I’ll protect that right and fight against attempts to water down or take away our rights." (twitter.com)
  • "I will vote to repeal Obamacare, end illegal immigration, and support @realDonaldTrump America First policies. #nvsen" (twitter.com)
  • "Sick of ridiculous excuses to keep Obamacare. Key reason to repeal- 300% increase in premium and 500% increase in deductible 4 middle class" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Scanners will secure the border? Seriously? Just finish the wall. #SOTU" (twitter.com)
  • "Any Republican that supports amnesty needs to be removed from office. Who’s with me?" (twitter.com)
  • "Giving amnesty to tens of millions of illegal aliens, while the borders are completely open, has to be the stupidest thing that anyone could do -- worse yet if it's coming from Republicans." (twitter.com)
  • "Tarkanian: Will NEVER vote to give citizenship to illegal immigrants." (www.tarkfornv.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The US has been fighting wars in Iraq & Afghanistan for 18 years & Syria for many more, spent trillions of $ that could have been spent on Americans who need it. Thousands of men & women have died. Nevertheless, there is outrage when POTUS says it's time to come home. Incredible" (twitter.com)
  • "China has placed significantly higher tariffs on 28 of the 30 most traded items than the US. This imbalance has destroyed American manufacturing. Thank God we finally had a President who demanded fair trade. The higher costs on goods would be temporary if Trump’s tariffs stay" (twitter.com)

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