Michigan Congressional Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Other or expanded principles
- I support a woman's right to choose and I believe we need to expand and protect the economic and social services so such choices are not as necessary.

Budget

1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- I believe we need a progressive income tax so that the wealthiest pay their fair share of supporting the society that has made their success possible.

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- The corrupting influence of big money, especially from corporations and special interest groups is the primary reason for our political dysfunction.

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- The Federal government is not a business and must provide some services at a loss in order to provide for the safety, security, and health of its citizens.

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- We need a minimum basic standard so that every child in this country has the ability to succeed in life. It is not the right of voters in a state to deprive children of a lifetime of opportunities.

Energy & Environment

1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Other or expanded principles
- Renewable energy is the fastest growing sector of our economy and provides safe, clean, and good-paying jobs. We should support something that is clearly in the best interest of our nation's economy, health, and national security.

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- I support common-sense gun violence prevention legislation that will protect Second Amendment rights while making our communities safer.

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No

2. Other or expanded principles
- Although there are many problems with the ACA it is the best healthcare policy we have had and I will protect it. My healthcare goal is to enact a single-payer, universal healthcare for all policy.

Immigration

1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No

2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- Those people who entered the US illegally to make a case for refuge or asylum must be granted the opportunity to apply, in accordance with US law.

Marijuana

1. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

2. Other or expanded principles
- This is a social justice, medical, and economic issue that will be overwhelmingly positive. We should treat marijuana in the same way we do alcohol.

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No

2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- No

3. Other or expanded principles
- We should not use military force unless it is an absolute last option.

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- Enact HR 676, Expanded and Improved Medicare For All.Cap interest on student loan rates at the prime lending rate and expand the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program to include vocational programs and all people working in service to their communities.Establish a Federal water inspection service to test the water in every school. Current Federal efforts fall far short of the ability to achieve this goal.Funding will come from establishing a financial transaction tax on Wall Street speculation, a reduction in the military budget, and eliminating tax breaks and loopholes that benefit the ultra-wealthy and large corporations.