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Abortion

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

Budget

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

2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Yes

Campaign Finance

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

Crime

Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- Unknown Position

Defense

Do you support increasing defense spending?
- No

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. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes

Education

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

Energy and Environment

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

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

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

Health Care

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

2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes

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

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- Unknown Position

2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Yes

Trade

Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Yes

Wisconsin Congressional Election 2012 Political Courage Test

Abortion

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

Afghanistan

1. Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan?
- Yes

2. Do you support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan?
- Yes

Budget

1. do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes

2. do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

3. do you support reducing Medicaid spending?
- Yes

4. do you support reducing Medicare spending?
- Yes

5. Is balancing the budget a legislative priority?
- Yes

Campaign Finance

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

Capital Punishment

Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

Economy

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

2. Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
- Yes

3. Do you support spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation?
- Yes

4. Do you support the temporary extension of unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support the 2010 temporary extension of tax relief?
- No

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?
- Yes

Energy

I am willing to support further development of offshore energy production, but the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has clearly shown that we must be very careful in ensuring that we have meaningful oversight to protect the safety of our workers, while minimizing the risk of environmentally destroying our waters.
- Ronald Kind. Issue Position: Energy. 20 September 2011. "I have always favored an all of the above energy strategy that includes responsible domestic offshore energy development and increased investment in renewable energy [¦] A "drill only" policy will not make us energy independent. The United States consumes 25% of the world's oil, yet we only have 1.6% of the world's proven oil reserves. Oil extracted from these reserves won't be available at the pump for at least 10 years. And, despite the BP oil spill, domestic oil production last year was at the highest level since 2003 - higher than during most of the Bush Administration. This increased domestic production was not enough to protect us from this spike in gas prices. " (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. House backs offshore drilling: Foes say plan does little to boost energy supplies. 17 September 2008. "Rep. Ron Kind, a La Crosse Democrat who has broken with his party to vote for offshore drilling in the past, said the alternative energy provisions in the House bill hold the most promise for the country. 'We can't drill our way out of this situation. The whole 'Drill, drill, drill' chant misses the mark,' Kind said. Noting that the country consumes about 25% of the oil being produced in the world but holds only about 3% of the globe's known reserves, he said, 'Our national chant needs to be 'Invent, invent, invent.'" (www.jsonline.com) Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "h) Support opening a select portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration." Ronald Kind. Kind: Offshore drilling unlikely. 16 July 2008. "Kind says oil companies already have access to millions of acres of land where they can drill for oil, but they aren't. He wants Congress to enact "use it or lose it" legislation. The measure would require companies to act on the nearly 4,000 leases they control, or lose them." (www.wrn.com) Ron Kind. HR 3534. 112th Congress. Offshore Drilling Regulations and Other Energy Law Amendments. Ron Kind voted Yea on 07/30/2010. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. HR 1230. 112th Congress. Offshore Leasing Act. Ron Kind voted Nay on 05/05/2011. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. H Amdt 773. 112th Congress. Ending Moratorium on Deepwater Drilling Rigs that Meet Certain Safety Standards. Ron Kind voted Yea on 07/30/2010. (votesmart.org) Environment America. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of Environment America 100 percent in 2009." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. House to Act on Comprehensive Energy Legislation New Week. 12 September 2008. "I heard over and over from the families and businesses I visited that we need a comprehensive energy strategy, and this bill represents that strategy. It has it all: tremendous investments in renewable energy, increased domestic supply, and greater conservation. It will move us toward greater energy independence, and I look forward to supporting this historic legislation next week." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2012 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected NO ANSWER for: "Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?" Energy other or expanded principles: "I am willing to support further development of offshore energy production, but the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has clearly shown that we must be very careful in ensuring that we have meaningful oversight to protect the safety of our workers, while minimizing the risk of environmentally destroying our waters."

Environment

1. Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
- Yes

2. I am wary of a one-size-fits-all approach to the federal regulation of greenhouse gases. Given the difficult regional and national issues that this involves, I have long believed that it is more desirable for Congress to issue further guidance before the EPA singlehandedly begins to regulate these issues.
- Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "j) Reduce current federal regulations on the environment." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Strengthen emission controls on all gasoline or diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "l) Support the U.S. re-entering the Kyoto treaty process to limit global warming." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Strengthen emission controls and fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Eliminate government regulations of the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Strengthen emission controls on all gasoline or diesel powered engines, including cars and trucks." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "j) Impose stricter national air quality standards." Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding America's environment and natural resources. Other or expanded principles: "Protect Health of the Upper Mississippi River." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "h) Promote the selling of pollution credits between nations to encourage industries to decrease pollution levels." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Strengthen emission controls on all gasoline or diesel powered engines, including cars and trucks." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "c) Reduce government regulation of the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "k) Allow energy producers to trade pollution credits." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "k) Adhere to the United Nations treaty regarding global climate change." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Air Act." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "i) Promote the selling of pollution credits between nations to encourage industries to decrease pollution levels." Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding America's environment and natural resources. Other or expanded principles: "Protect Health of the Upper Mississippi River." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "l) Promote the selling of pollution credits to encourage industries to decrease amount of pollution." Ronald Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2012 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected NO ANSWER for: "Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?" Envioronment other or expanded principles: "I am wary of a one-size-fits-all approach to the federal regulation of greenhouse gases. Given the difficult regional and national issues that this involves, I have long believed that it is more desirable for Congress to issue further guidance before the EPA singlehandedly begins to regulate these issues." Ronald Kind. Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. 21 May 2008. "The qualified energy conservation bonds give states and local governments the resources needed to invest in green programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Giving local authorities the power to choose what green energies to implement in their backyard is good public policy, because I know the energy needs of western Wisconsin are vastly different than those of Queens." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. 6 April 2011. "I urge my colleagues to support this amendment because it is a commonsense solution that accepts the scientific evidence that greenhouse gases are dangerous to human health, and it enacts a workable solution that will protect human health and that will ensure clean air while shielding the vast majority of sources from any regulatory requirements." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Global Climate Change. 16 November 2004. "Even with their own agencies producing reports on global warming, the President on down has kind of pooh-poohed the findings. And in fact at one time the President commented on one of the global warming studies that came out of the EPA that it was just the work of a bunch of career bureaucrats, as if to discount the findings of that report. But the most recent one, just released in August, was signed off on by the agency heads of those departments, so it is a little more difficult then for the President, with these political appointees, to claim they are just a bunch of bureaucrats doing what bureaucrats supposedly do, in his eyes, and that is producing a bunch of invalid, nonscientific-based reports, when in fact the information out there is just to the contrary [¦] The Earth's environment and ecosystem is based on that ocean circulatory system that would be adversely affected if global warming continues at the pace that it currently is. It could potentially shut down, creating an environmental havoc that perhaps is only realized in the imagination of Hollywood producers right now in the movies they are starting to produce but which may not be that far off from reality. This too I think is a huge implication that we have to start studying more and taking seriously in the policy decisions that we face in the upcoming session of Congress." (votesmart.org) “The Tailoring Rule, itself, represents a compromise. Despite being court-ordered to regulate greenhouse gases, the EPA took into account our fragile economy, and proposed a narrow rule that would exempt the vast majority of stationary sources from any regulation. Through the rule, the EPA takes the appropriate approach to regulating greenhouse gases by only requiring very large, new and expanded emitters to seek permits. My friends on the other side of the aisle, however, believe that the EPA intends to go even further than the Tailoring Rule, and will ultimately implement a tax on energy just as China is beginning to today; but voting for this amendment will prevent the EPA from doing this.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/600421/#.VZxPvXUVhHw (votesmart.org) “U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today joined a majority in the House in passing a comprehensive renewable energy bill, the Energy Independence and Security Act, designed to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, lower energy costs, create new jobs, and begin to address global climate change. The bill overall will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 percent of what is needed by 2030 to significantly combat global warming.” http://kind.house.gov/latest-news/rep-kind-study-on-biofuels-included-in-house-passed-energy-bill/ (kind.house.gov) "The Tailoring Rule, itself, represents a compromise. Despite being court-ordered to regulate greenhouse gases, the EPA took into account our fragile economy, and proposed a narrow rule that would exempt the vast majority of stationary sources from any regulation. Through the rule, the EPA takes the appropriate approach to regulating greenhouse gases by only requiring very large, new and expanded emitters to seek permits. My friends on the other side of the aisle, however, believe that the EPA intends to go even further than the Tailoring Rule, and will ultimately implement a tax on energy just as China is beginning to today; but voting for this amendment will prevent the EPA from doing this." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/600421/#.VZxPvXUVhHw (votesmart.org) "U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today joined a majority in the House in passing a comprehensive renewable energy bill, the Energy Independence and Security Act, designed to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, lower energy costs, create new jobs, and begin to address global climate change. The bill overall will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 percent of what is needed by 2030 to significantly combat global warming." http://kind.house.gov/latest-news/rep-kind-study-on-biofuels-included-in-house-passed-energy-bill/ (kind.house.gov) Signed a letter stating: "Mitigation of climate change is a national priority that requires national policies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, like producing significantly more energy from clean and carbon free souces as a means of achieving the polution reduction pledge the U.S. made ahead of COP21." https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/4-21-16%20Bicam%20Support%20for%20PA%20Letter%20to%20POTUS%20BLC-JKD.pdf (www.foreign.senate.gov) Signed a letter stating: "Mitigation of climate change is a national priority that requires national policies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, like producing significantly more energy from clean and carbon free souces as a means of achieving the polution reduction pledge the U.S. made ahead of COP21." https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/4-21-16%20Bicam%20Support%20for%20PA%20Letter%20to%20POTUS%20BLC-JKD.pdf (www.foreign.senate.gov) Signed a letter stating: "Mitigation of climate change is a national priority that requires national policies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, like producing significantly more energy from clean and carbon free souces as a means of achieving the polution reduction pledge the U.S. made ahead of COP21." https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/4-21-16%20Bicam%20Support%20for%20PA%20Letter%20to%20POTUS%20BLC-JKD.pdf (www.foreign.senate.gov) "I am proud to support the Climate Action Now Act, and reaffirm our National commitment to work with our global allies to combat climate change. #ClimateActionNow" https://twitter.com/RepRonKind/status/1124022821687037958 (twitter.com) Rated 97% by League of Conservation Voters https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/630/ron-kind#collapse21 (justfacts.votesmart.org) Signed a letter stating: "Mitigation of climate change is a national priority that requires national policies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, like producing significantly more energy from clean and carbon free souces as a means of achieving the polution reduction pledge the U.S. made ahead of COP21." https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/4-21-16%20Bicam%20Support%20for%20PA%20Letter%20to%20POTUS%20BLC-JKD.pdf (www.foreign.senate.gov) "Wisconsinites are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places in our country. It's up to us to ensure our environment is protected for generations to come. I am proud to support the Climate Action Now Act, and reaffirm our National commitment to work with our global allies to combat climate change," said Rep. Ron Kind." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1340039/rep-ron-kind-votes-to-protect-wisconsins-environment-and-stay-in-paris-climate-agreement (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. HR 2454. 111th Congress. Energy and Environmental Law Amendments ("Cap and Trade"). Ron Kind voted Yea on 06/26/2009. (votesmart.org) Sierra Club. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Sierra Club endorsed Ron Kind in the 2006 general election. (votesmart.org) Sierra Club. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Sierra Club endorsed Ron Kind in the 2002 general election. (votesmart.org) Sierra Club. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Sierra Club endorsed Ron Kind in the 2004 general election. (votesmart.org) League of Conservation Voters. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 90 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org) Sierra Club. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. Sierra Club endorsed Ron Kind in the 2010 general election. (votesmart.org) Environment America. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of Environment America 100 percent in 2009." (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. HR 910. 112th Congress. Energy Tax Prevention Act. Ron Kind voted Nay on 04/07/2011. (votesmart.org)

Guns

1. I support current law and do not believe that new restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns should be imposed. As someone who has enjoyed hunting and fishing in scenic western Wisconsin my whole life, I am opposed to any legislation that would prevent law-abiding citizens from owning a gun. As a former local prosecutor, however, I have dealt with the effects of gun violence first-hand, and as a father and a husband, I am convinced that firearms should not fall into the hands of convicted felons.
- Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "h) Require a license for gun possession." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "f) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the current level of enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms that are legally owned and registered." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Increase federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "j) Require background checks of gun buyers at gun shows." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "i) Raise the minimum age for ownership of handguns from 18 to 21." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "c) Maintain federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Ease procedures on the purchase and registration of firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "k) Require a license for gun possession." Ron Kind. HR 6842. 110th Congress. Repealing Portions of the D.C. Firearm Ban. Ron Kind voted Yea on 09/17/2008. (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. 18 November 2011. "I rise today in strong support of the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, H.R. 822. Not only am I a proud cosponsor of this legislation but I am also a firm and committed supporter of Second Amendment rights. This legislation will ensure further protection of this vital right by allowing law abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons across state lines." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Rep. Kind Statement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Individual Gun Rights. 26 June 2008. "I have long been a supporter of individual gun rights for law-abiding citizens. The goal has always been to balance our constitutional rights with public safety. I believe the Court's historic decision today shows that the DC handgun ban simply went too far. The decision strikes the right balance - it upholds an individual's undeniable right to own a gun for self-defense or hunting purposes, while providing for reasonable restrictions in the interest of protecting the public - such as prohibiting guns in school zones, or preventing felons or the mentally ill from owning a gun." (votesmart.org) Gun Owners of America. 04/18/2012. "In 2010 Gun Owners of America gave Ron Kind a grade of 55." (votesmart.org) Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 55 percent from 1988-2003 (Senate) or 1991-2003 (House)." (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. S 397. 109th Congress. Firearms Manufacturers Protection Bill. Ron Kind voted Yea on 10/20/2005. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. HR 2122. 106th Congress. Mandatory Gun Show Background Check Act. Ron Kind voted Nay on 06/18/1999. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. H AMDT 1156. 110th Congress. Trigger Lock Amendment. Ron Kind voted Yea on 06/28/2006. (votesmart.org) National Rifle Association. Project Vote Smart: Interest Group Endorsements. 04/18/2012. National Rifle Association endorsed Ron Kind in the 2010 general election. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns." Ronald Kind. Project Vote Smart. 2012 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected NO ANSWER for: "Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?" Guns other or expanded principles "I support current law and do not believe that new restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns should be imposed. As someone who has enjoyed hunting and fishing in scenic western Wisconsin my whole life, I am opposed to any legislation that would prevent law-abiding citizens from owning a gun. As a former local prosecutor, however, I have dealt with the effects of gun violence first-hand, and as a father and a husband, I am convinced that firearms should not fall into the hands of convicted felons." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Repeal all bans and measures that restrict law-abiding citizens from owning legally-obtained firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Maintain all federal registration procedures and restrictions on possessing firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Renew the ban on the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Expand the nationwide ban on the sale or transfer of assault weapons to include all forms of semi-automatic weapons." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Implement tighter restrictions on firearm sales in an effort to hinder terrorist groups from stockpiling weapon arsenals." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "d) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "b) Increase restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "a) Ban the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Checked SUPPORT for: "b) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns."

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- No

2. Should individuals be required to purchase health insurance, as mandated in the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- Yes

Immigration

1. Do you support allowing illegal immigrants, who were brought to the United States as minors, to pursue citizenship without returning to their country of origin?
- No Answer

2. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration law by state and local police?
- No Answer

3. I support comprehensive reform that not only bolsters enforcement of immigration laws but also provides a practical solution for the 12 million undocumented immigrants residing within our borders. I would support legislation that would provide otherwise law-abiding undocumented workers with permanent legal status through a new legalization program as part of comprehensive immigration reform.
- “We want you to know you can rely on the New Democrat Coalition to support a comprehensive and bipartisan immigration package that includes a pathway to citizenship.” http://newdemocratcoalition-kind.house.gov/sites/newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/files/polisscans_20130802_162613.pdf (newdemocratcoalition-kind.house.gov) Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Support amnesty for certain illegal immigrants who already reside in the United States." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "e) Prohibit states from passing laws that deny human services (medical care, education) to illegal immigrants or their children." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2000 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Grant U.S. citizenship to children born in the US only if their parents immigrated legally." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "c) Ease citizenship requirements in order to make it easier for immigrants to become United States citizens." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1998 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "f) Children of illegal immigrants, born in the United States, should not automatically receive U.S. citizenship." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 1996 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Did Not Check SUPPORT for: "g) Children of illegal immigrants, born in the United States, should not automatically receive US citizenship." Ron Kind. HR 4437. 109th Congress. Border Security Bill. Ron Kind voted Nay on 12/16/2005. (votesmart.org) Ron Kind. HR 5281. 112th Congress. DREAM Act. Ron Kind voted Yea on 12/08/2010. (votesmart.org) Federation for American Immigration Reform. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 33 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org) National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute. 04/18/2012. "Ron Kind supported the interests of National Latino Congreso/William C. Velásquez Institute 50 percent in 2010." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2012 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected NO ANSWER for: "Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?" Immigration other or expanded principles: "I support comprehensive reform that not only bolsters enforcement of immigration laws but also provides a practical solution for the 12 million undocumented immigrants residing within our borders. I would support legislation that would provide otherwise law-abiding undocumented workers with permanent legal status through a new legalization program as part of comprehensive immigration reform." Signed a letter stating “While we work towards the goal of comprehensive immigration reform in Congress, we encourage you to exercise your authority to provide relief to millions of families from unnecessary detention and deportation.” https://delbene.house.gov/sites/delbene.house.gov/files/Final%20-%20Immigration%20Letter%20to%20President%20Obama.pdf (delbene.house.gov)

National Security

1. Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No Answer

2. I support the congressional authorization of military force against al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world. For over two decades, Iran has pursued nuclear weapons in direct violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, to which they are a signatory. It is very important that we successfully deter any Iranian attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, both for our allies' national security as well as our own. We should not take any response off the table. I believe that with a multifaceted approach, utilizing diplomacy as well as enacted sanctions, we can ensure that Iran does not gain nuclear weapons.
- “I support President Obama and this new direction for winding down our efforts in Iraq and increasing our troop presence in Afghanistan. This bill is absolutely necessary to ensuring that our troops have the tools, equipment, and training to help keep them out of harm's way and that our mission is successful in the fight on terror.” http://kind.house.gov/latest-news/rep-kind-votes-to-support-needs-of-troops/ (kind.house.gov) “As a former prosecutor, I have been an advocate for strong judicial oversight of any program that involves the privacy rights of American citizens – lack of strong judicial and congressional oversight was the reason why I voted against reauthorization of the Patriot Act a few years ago. We need all three branches of our government involved to prevent the overreach of any one branch.” http://votesmart.org/public-statement/877030/rep-ron-kind-statement-on-the-usa-freedom-act#.VX7kmHUVhHw (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Kind Statement on the Death of Osama Bin Laden. 2 May 2011. "The world is a better place today without Osama Bin Laden [¦] Hopefully this sends a signal to the other perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks that there is no place too remote or no cave too dark to find them and bring them to justice." (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Kind Sees Pakistan As Key To Regional Stability. 17 Novemeber 2009. "Kind, who traveled to Pakistan as part of a four-member congressional delegation, said his discussions with U.S. and Pakistani officials gave him a better understanding of the key role that Pakistan will play when it comes to stability in the region. And he argues that Obama's forthcoming new strategy in Afghanistan should encompass ways to work with Pakistani officials to root out terrorists in the area [¦] 'The true key to stability lies in the success of Pakistan,' Kind said in a phone call with reporters Monday after returning from his trip. 'It is in Pakistan where most of the Taliban and al-Qaida leadership reside' [¦] 'Pakistan sits in the middle of the breeding ground for extreme terrorism that affects us all. They have been hit by more terrorist attacks and are doing more to capture and kill terrorists than any other country.'" (votesmart.org) Ronald Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2012 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected NO ANSWER for: "Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?" National Security other or expanded principles: "I support the congressional authorization of military force against al Qaeda and its affiliates around the world." Ron Kind. Project Vote Smart: 2004 Wisconsin Congressional Political Courage Test. Selected "No" for: "f) Do you support a policy of pre-emptive strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to national security?" “President Obama has announced up to 300 military advisers would be sent to support Iraq against ISIS. We should continue to avoid sending combat troops back into Iraq.” http://kind.house.gov/foreign-affairs (kind.house.gov)

Social Security

Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
- No

Spending and Taxes

1. Agriculture
- Slightly Decrease

2. Arts
- Maintain Status

3. Defense
- Slightly Decrease

4. Education
- Greatly Increase

5. Environment
- Maintain Status

6. Homeland Security
- Maintain Status

7. International aid
- Slightly Decrease

8. Medical Research
- Greatly Increase

9. Scientific Research
- Greatly Increase

10. Space exploration
- Slightly Decrease

11. United Nations
- Maintain Status

12. Welfare
- Maintain Status

13. Other or expanded categories
- No Answer

14. Capital gains taxes
- Maintain Status

15. Corporate taxes
- Greatly Decrease

16. Excise taxes (alcohol)
- Maintain Status

17. Excise taxes (cigarettes)
- Maintain Status

18. Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
- Maintain Status

19. Income taxes (low-income families)
- Maintain Status

20. Income taxes (middle-income families)
- Maintain Status

21. Income taxes (high-income families)
- Slightly Increase

22. Inheritance taxes
- Maintain Status

23. Payroll taxes
- Maintain Status

2019

Abortion

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

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

Campaign Finance

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

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

Education

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

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

Guns

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

Health Care

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

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

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Unknown Position

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?
- Unknown Position

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