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Drew MacEwen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Drew MacEwen did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • Rated 25% by NARAL Pro-Choice
  • Voted No on "HB 1851 - Expands and Codifies Abortion Protections into State Law - Washington Key Vote" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "MacEwen said he would not support a national abortion ban because that would go against the wishes of most Washington residents, who made abortion legal through a ballot referendum in 1970." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • Rated 25% by NARAL Pro-Choice
  • "Washington state auditor warns unemployment agency on ‘interference’ with audits into massive fraud | The Seattle Times" (x.com)
  • "Feds say early warning to Washington agency didn't curb unemployment fraud via @KING5Seattle" (king5.com)
  • "I will introduce legislation to end the taxation on social security benefits for seniors who choose to go back to work, and reform the GI Bill to allow active duty and veterans to utilize part of the benefits for a first time home purchase." (www.gigharbornow.org)
  • "I- 2111 just passed the senate 38-11 banning taxes on personal income. Thank you people of WA for making your voice heard!" (x.com)
  • "There are a lot of good things in the $59 billion 2021-23 operating budget, but I ultimately voted against it because it relies on revenue from the income tax on capital gains I mentioned above." (drewmacewen.src.wastateleg.org)
  • "Yesterday both of my opponents went on record in support of state income tax to fund education. I adamantly opposse an income tax for WA" (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.
  • "The resolution introduced by Republican Reps. Drew MacEwen and Drew Stokesbary calls for Kelley to immediately resign and for the creation of a committee to begin to draft articles of impeachment if he refuses to do so. Under the resolution, the committee would draft charges 'relating to Troy Kelley’s malfeasance in office, including but not limited to the abandonment of his office, improper delegation of the power and duties of his office, failure of the duties of his office, and the willful neglect of duties of his office.'" (www.columbian.com)
  • "The integrity of the public’s trust is our highest duty," MacEwen said at a news conference. "And when that trust is broken, it is our duty to act." (www.columbian.com)
  • "Nothing is more important than our national security. We must rebuild our Navy. America needs an ambitious shipbuilding program to add 50 submarines to our fleet. Drew will fight to restore America’s naval dominance as well as get our troops the best equipment and training available." (www.votedrewmac.com)
  • "Senator MacEwen believes in fostering a strong economy through a fair, consistent, and clear tax and regulation system. He envisions revitalizing manufacturing in our district and across America by offering incentives and creating opportunity zones." (www.votedrewmac.com)
  • "It’s time to bring back fiscal responsibility on Capitol Hill. Senator MacEwen will fight to pass a budget and outline a plan to get the budget balanced over the next decade through serious reforms. He also supports a biennium budget with deadlines. If these deadlines aren’t met – Congress should be the first to go without payment." (www.votedrewmac.com)
  • "I appreciate the endorsement of the Affordable Housing Council-I will always stand on my track record... (fb.me)
  • "Inflation report out today shows inflation continuing to run hot. While the Fed Reserve fights to tame inflation the Bidenomics plan does the exact opposite. This is crushing working class families." (x.com)
  • "MacEwen said if elected he would not support new taxes given recent rates of inflation and its impacts on cost of living." (www.gigharbornow.org)
  • "Senator MacEwen believes in fostering a strong economy through a fair, consistent, and clear tax and regulation system. He envisions revitalizing manufacturing in our district and across America by offering incentives and creating opportunity zones." (www.votedrewmac.com)
  • "I gave 6 years to my country via US Navy so I wouldn’t have student loan debt. There is no free ride in life." (x.com)
  • "He said he also opposed student loan forgiveness, although he would support reforming the student loan program." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • "I don’t think it’s right for the rest of the citizenry to pay for other people to default on their education," he said." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As opposed to forcing changes that do not make economic sense, people will buy in to a green energy future when changes are demonstrated that do make economic sense. We also need to explore all sources of energy — hydro, solar, wind, biomass, etc. — while keeping in mind that all energy is destructive and there is no single perfect source." (drewmacewen.src.wastateleg.org)
  • "Here in the United States, Washington is the leading producer of hydroelectric power, contributing nearly one quarter of the nation’s total hydro generation. We rank only behind California in terms of the amount of renewable energy we produce each year. That is why it is so critical that as we continue to debate the merits of a carbon tax, we be mindful of the steps we have already taken toward establishing a greener economy. Proposing a carbon tax to fund education or increase general fund spending is the wrong approach." (drewmacewen.src.wastateleg.org)
  • "I truly believe Washington can achieve energy independence one day, but we must be strategic in how we get there. Causing self-inflicted economic hardship along the way would be foolish." (drewmacewen.src.wastateleg.org)
  • "While that occurs, we cannot punish our economy with punitive measures. The transition must take place organically and in an economic manner that makes sense. If we allow that to happen, Washington state will be the preeminent leader in energy innovation and independence." (drewmacewen.src.wastateleg.org)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Senator MacEwen will secure our borders and reform immigration laws. That means halting illegal border crossings while promoting a healthy, legal immigration system that grows and strengthens our nation." (www.votedrewmac.com)
  • "To address illegal immigration, MacEwen said he would support reforming immigration laws, devoting more resources toward reviewing asylum cases and securing the border." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • "In order to protect people who are rightfully here, we’ve got to secure our borders," he said." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • "He said he was not in support of sanctuary states or cities, which he said invite individuals to circumvent the system and gain refuge in the United States." (www.peninsuladailynews.com)
  • "House Republican Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Drew MacEwen have introduced a bill that would require all state agencies in Washington to cancel their outstanding contracts with Russian companies, and require the State Investment Board to divest from its pension and other investments in Russian companies." (drewmacewen.houserepublicans.wa.gov)
  • "Iran backs Hamas. One can’t help but wonder about the logic in the Iran Nuclear deal, and most recently the unfreezing of Iranian assets for hostages." (x.com)
  • "Invading Ukraine under false pretenses is an affront to human rights, attacks the principle of self-governance, and threatens the very existence of a free Ukraine. Washington state must immediately divest from Russia to the greatest extent possible. While we work to ensure Putin’s government does not profit from Washington taxpayers, I encourage all Washingtonians to join me in praying for a peaceful resolution to this unprovoked and unjust war—a resolution that restores Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty." (drewmacewen.houserepublicans.wa.gov)
  • "Iran has wholeheartedly thrown the Middle East into chaos. Let there be no doubt I stand firmly with our friend and ally Israel. Todays actions by Iran demonstrate why there never should’ve been an "Iran deal" on its nuclear program or the billions given to it last year" (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.

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