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Ryan Mackenzie's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (PA) - District 7

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  • Rated 0% by Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates (None)
  • Voted in favor of SB 106: "Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that States there is No Right to Taxpayer-Funded Abortion and Amends Voter ID Laws" (None)
  • "Stop cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Uphold these sacred commitments to our seniors by ensuring no reductions in their benefits. Workers and retirees have already worked and paid into these programs. We MUST keep our word to them. It is the government that has failed them, not the other way around." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "It was a pleasure talking with local AARP volunteers this morning about issues impacting retirees. Seniors and people on fixed incomes have been hit the hardest by soaring prices. That's why I'll fight to eliminate taxes on social security and fix the problems in Medicare that are causing premiums to skyrocket. Join the team: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Stopped by Luther Crest this week to meet some of the residents. Retirees are getting squeezed the hardest by skyrocketing prices for everything from groceries to Medicare premiums, and they're ready for change. That's why I'll work to end the tax on social security, reduce costs, and deliver real relief for seniors. Learn more: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "While Washington politicians like Susan Wild are breaking Medicare and bankrupting Social Security. Ryan Mackenzie will take on wasteful spending, defend seniors, and protect Medicare and Social Security. Join the fight: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Cut and eliminate taxes that are taking money out of the pockets of American workers and impeding economic growth; just merely holding the line is not enough." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "During my time as a State Representative, I built a proven record of never voting for a tax increase. I will continue that record when I'm elected to represent PA-07 in Washington." (x.com)
  • "We need to cut and eliminate taxes that are taking money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans and impeding economic growth. Just merely holding the line is not enough." (x.com)
  • "Cut and eliminate taxes that are taking money out of the pockets of American workers and impeding economic growth; just merely holding the line is not enough." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "During my time as a State Representative, I built a proven record of never voting for a tax increase. I will continue that record when I'm elected to represent PA-07 in Washington." (x.com)
  • "We need to cut and eliminate taxes that are taking money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans and impeding economic growth. Just merely holding the line is not enough." (x.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.
  • "Supply our military with the resources they need, and end woke practices that are distracting from the military’s core mission. Ensure peace in the world through American strength. Stop the use of American involvement in forever wars and focus on direct American interests." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "As much as the Democrats and mainstream media want to tell you how great things are, that's simply not what's happening on the ground. Americans are stuggling to put food on the table due to inflation caused by Washington Democrats' reckless spending." (x.com)
  • "Reduce wasteful government spending that is driving inflation – increasing the costs of food, energy, and housing on every American – and competing with private sector investment." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "We need to cut government spending that is causing increased prices for housing, energy, and food for all Americans" (x.com)
  • "Soaring prices for homes and apartments are making it harder and harder for families to get by. It's time to fix the broken policies — from inflation to the open border — that got us into this mess and ensure that working families have quality, affordable housing. (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Under Joe Biden & Susan Wild, the cost of buying or renting a home has risen close to 30%. Out-of-control Washington spending, inflation, and an open border are wreaking havoc on the housing market, making it harder and harder for families to find an affordable home. It’s time for Congress to prioritize the needs of working families. (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "As much as the Democrats and mainstream media want to tell you how great things are, that's simply not what's happening on the ground. Americans are stuggling to put food on the table due to inflation caused by Washington Democrats' reckless spending." (x.com)
  • "Reduce wasteful government spending that is driving inflation – increasing the costs of food, energy, and housing on every American – and competing with private sector investment." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Defend our democracy and demand election integrity by making it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Support voter ID, ban unsecured drop boxes and ballot harvesting, and prohibit private money from being used for election administration. Prohibit non-citizens from voting in any American elections and block efforts to pack the Supreme Court." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Most countries in the world require voter IDs because it is common sense to do so. As a State Representative, I voted for Voter ID and other election integrity efforts, and I will continue my record of protecting our elections as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SB 106: "Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that States there is No Right to Taxpayer-Funded Abortion and Amends Voter ID Laws" (None)
  • "Support energy independence by encouraging American energy exploration, extraction, and production. Oppose cap-and-tax schemes that prioritize a radical climate agenda over the realities of safe, clean, affordable American energy." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "As State Representative, I voted to stop Gov. Wolf’s radical climate agenda and the implementation of RGGI, a cap-and-tax scheme that has costed PA energy jobs and increases costs for everyone." (x.com)
  • "Susan Wild supported a radical plan to destroy fracking in Pennsylvania with $300 million in new taxes annually. That would mean even HIGHER home energy bills beyond the 50% increase we have ALREADY seen under Susan Wild. Stand up to Wild's anti-energy policies: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Pennsylvania’s natural resources help to support over 400,000 jobs here in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, politicians like Susan Wild and Joe Biden have waged war against Pennsylvania’s energy resources while going hat in hand to countries like Venezuela and Iran to beg for oil. I’ll stand up for Pennsylvania energy, not multi-billion dollar boondoggles and so-called "green" handouts to large corporations. Stand with me: (secure.winred.com)
  • "In Congress, I will end the Far Left’s radical crusade against American energy." (x.com)
  • "Support energy independence by encouraging American energy exploration, extraction, and production. Oppose cap-and-tax schemes that prioritize a radical climate agenda over the realities of safe, clean, affordable American energy." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "We need energy independence. In order to achieve energy independence, we must encourage American energy exploration, extraction, and production." (x.com)
  • "Democrats continue to push cap-and-tax schemes that prioritize a radical climate agenda over the realities of safe, clean, affordable American energy. When increasingly costly energy bills come around, Democrats are the ones to blame." (x.com)
  • "Amazing day at the Northampton County Whitetail Deer Classic. Had the chance to speak to many sportsmen and women who are simply done with Susan Wild, her anti-2nd Amendment allies, and their radical policies." (x.com)
  • "Defend the 2nd Amendment in its original intent to protect Americans against a tyrannical government. Support constitutional carry and oppose far-left efforts to confiscate firearms without due process. Our cities with the strictest gun control are the ones with the highest rate of gun crime. We need to focus on the root causes of violence – drug and gang-related activity, the lack of prosecution by radical progressives who were elected to be prosecutors, and a broken mental health system." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Protect medical freedom and expand personal options in healthcare. Provide more choice to reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs, and protect pre-existing condition coverage." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Protect medical freedom and expand personal options in healthcare. Provide more choice to reduce healthcare and prescription drug costs, and protect pre-existing condition coverage." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Finish building the wall. Secure our open borders and take real action on illegal immigration. Withhold taxpayer-funded grants from sanctuary cities, and require deportation for illegal immigrants caught committing other crimes. Crack down on birth tourism and policies that encourage anchor babies. Re-instate Remain in Mexico. Promote merit-based legal immigration that protects American workers, promotes American values, and rewards connections to America like speaking English." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Focus drug and anti-crime policies on today’s challenges. Crack down on drugs streaming into America with the help of Mexican drug cartels and direct shipment of drugs like fentanyl coming from China. Hire and retain more law enforcement officers – including funding for U.S. Customs and Border protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – focused on drug and gang corridors that move drugs and lead to human trafficking." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Our border policies are a failure and a disgrace. Illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and human trafficking are impacting Pennsylvania communities every day, and Washington has done nothing about it. Here in PA, Ryan Mackenzie has gotten results: writing the law to expand e-verify, fighting to ban sanctuary cities, and supporting law enforcement to protect our neighborhoods. Help him take that fight to Washington: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "The failed DC policies of Joe Biden and Susan Wild on border security and national defense are putting us all at risk. It's time for the insanity to end and to elect leaders willing to put our safety and our nation first." (x.com)
  • "Finish building the wall. Secure our open borders and take real action on illegal immigration. Withhold taxpayer-funded grants from sanctuary cities, and require deportation for illegal immigrants caught committing other crimes. Crack down on birth tourism and policies that encourage anchor babies. Re-instate Remain in Mexico. Promote merit-based legal immigration that protects American workers, promotes American values, and rewards connections to America like speaking English." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Protect jobs for American workers from illegal immigrants by expanding the required use of E-Verify for new hires to make sure that only American citizens and those allowed to work in the country are placed into employment." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "The last thing we need is more magnets for illegal immigration. That's why Ryan Mackenzie has fought efforts to provide driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Susan Wild has continued to support Joe Biden's open border policy. Help us change that: (mackenzieforcongress.com)
  • "Everyone knows money is fungible. Please don’t ask people to believe your political propaganda about the $6 billion Biden released for use by Iran. Below are articles from NBC (Iran saying they will spend the money however they want on Sept 12th) and CNN (saying Iran had access to the money in a Qatari bank on Sept 18th)." (x.com)
  • "Biden’s foreign policy is a danger to America. He needs to re-freeze the $6 billion he gave Iran, and secure our border immediately. We shouldn’t be surprised though… Remember, even Robert Gates, Bush/Obama’s former Defense Secretary, said Biden was "wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades." We are all now paying the price for Biden’s bad decisions. Elections have consequences. (nypost.com)
  • "We need to restore trust in government and our elected officials. The concerning reports about President Biden and his family's business dealings connected to Russia, Ukraine, and China are enough to warrant a full investigation. An impeachment inquiry will bring about much-needed transparency, and then let the facts lead the way." (x.com)
  • "Defend religious freedom, free speech, and political expression. Stand up to the progressive cancel culture and stop the collusion of the federal government with media and Big Tech intended to silence dissenting voices." (www.mackenzieforcongress.com)

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