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John James' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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John James 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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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 2024.

  • "John James is 100% Pro-Life unlike his opponent Pro-Choice Pensler. John has been endorsed by National Right to Life, Right to Life of MI PAC, Susan B. Anthony List AND Family Research Council Action." (x.com)
  • "This week marks the 45th anniversary of #RoevWade. I am 100% #ProLife because I believe life begins at conception and ends at a natural death. We will not stop fighting until we end abortion, for it is our sacred duty to protect the most vulnerable among us; the unborn." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (2023) (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm working to better serve our senior citizens in #MI10. That's why the 1st action I took as your Congressman was to introduce my "Protecting Social Security and Medicare Act." Social Security and Medicare should not be a political pawn. I will always stand up for our seniors!" (x.com)
  • "Our seniors deserve better. That’s why I am working to protect their Social Security and Medicare, and bring in critical funding to the district so that they can live healthy lives." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.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.
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United
  • "On Police Week, we reaffirm our commitment to: Support our local and federal law enforcement, provide our police with the tools and resources necessary to fight crime and keep the American people safe, Back the Blue...And DEFEND the Police!" (x.com)
  • "I testified in support of my amendment in the NDAA that would bring a new fighter mission to Selfridge ANGB. It's unacceptable to not have a fighter mission at Selfridge, and I remain committed to fighting for this vital base, not just for #MI10 but our national security." (x.com)
  • "My team and I were proud to secure roughly $1 billion in defense funding for Selfridge ANGB and the Detroit Arsenal this year. You elected a combat veteran to advocate for our communities in Congress, and I'll never stop fighting for Selfridge and the Arsenal of Democracy!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Getting big government out of the way of small business so that entrepreneurs and families can thrive is the surest way to both broaden & shorten the pathway to prosperity for all Americans!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3746: "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Michigan's small businesses were crushed by Democrats’ shutdowns. Now we’re drowning in inflation, supply chain crises and economic policy that gets worse and worse. We need leaders with experience to help turn our economy around and keep valuable MI jobs right here at home." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday SCOTUS heard oral arguments for the Biden admin's student loan "forgiveness" plan, which is both unconstitutional & immoral. The American Dream isn't handed out; it's earned. Hardworking Americans shouldn't be punished with others' debt." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday, I voted to block Biden's student loan cancellation scheme. Many of our jobs in #MI10 don’t require a college education, & can lead to a good salary and great life. We shouldn’t require hard-working Michiganders to pay off others' debts!" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Democrats & their Green New Deal lobby sacrificed our manufacturing & energy independence, crippled our nation & will devastate Macomb County!" (x.com)
  • "Joe Biden doesn't hate oil and gas. Joe Biden hates US oil and gas. Instead of relying on Putin, Maduro, and the Saudis for fossil fuels, we MUST take an all-of-the-above energy approach and unleash our energy independence and invest in American jobs." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden doesn't hate oil and gas. Joe Biden hates US oil and gas. Instead of relying on Putin, Maduro, and the Saudis for fossil fuels, we MUST take an all-of-the-above energy approach and unleash our energy independence and invest in American jobs." (x.com)
  • "Our strategic oil reserves are not a political ATM. Joe Biden would rather attempt a last minute hail mary to preserve a Democrat majority than preserve American energy independence. Enough with the political games - drill here." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by the American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Former Justice Stevens isn't simply talking about infringing upon, but CRIMINALIZING, current gun ownership. Our unalienable rights are endowed to us by our Creator, NOT by the federal government." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.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.
  • "Biden has not only let in 10M+ migrants, he has also UNILATERALLY created a system of mass amnesty. Biden says he has no power to close the border w/o Congress, but he has the sole power to grant mass amnesty? BS." (x.com)
  • "I believe that putting America first means defunding sanctuary cities, securing our borders, and supporting our border patrol officers." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Border Security is National Security. We need to secure our borders. That’s why I’m working in Congress to complete construction of the border wall, restore "Remain in Mexico," end radical "catch-and-release" policies, and support our border patrol heroes." (x.com)
  • "Biden has not only let in 10M+ migrants, he has also UNILATERALLY created a system of mass amnesty. Biden says he has no power to close the border w/o Congress, but he has the sole power to grant mass amnesty? BS." (x.com)
  • "I believe that putting America first means defunding sanctuary cities, securing our borders, and supporting our border patrol officers." (x.com)
  • "Rather than propose immigration reform that secures our borders and defunds sanctuary cities, Democrats are calling to abolish ICE. I will not allow this reckless policy to move forward. I will secure our borders and defund sanctuary cities." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m all about stepping up to aid allies willing to fight communism but imagine if this administration hadn’t left over $80 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan…" (x.com)
  • "Since Oct. 7th, our military has faced 52 attacks by Iran's proxies. We have a responsibility to our troops & our allies to cut off EVERY POSSIBLE resource that might go to terrorists or thugs w/ ties to Iran. That's why Congress MUST pass the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act." (x.com)
  • "This week I voted to pass the Fight CRIME Act (a bill that I co-sponsored), which imposes sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program. I will always vote to stand up to the Iranian regime's growing global ambitions." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Approriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I have and will continue to be an advocate for the Ukrainian people, both those in my district and abroad." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Approriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I will be voting YES on legislation to force the divestment of TikTok by CCP tech company, ByteDance. TikTok is a national security threat—it’s digital fentanyl for our kids. Allowing our kids to be spied on by the CCP and convinced of anti-American conspiracies can't be allowed." (x.com)
  • "This hearing will include consideration for a bill that @RepPatRyanNY and I co-sponsored--the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act. This is critical legislation and will help give parents more control over what their kids see on social media, and how their data is used!" (x.com)
  • "TikTok is digital fentanyl. The CCP is using its tech arm, ByteDance, to weaponize TikTok against our kids, and poison Americans. We can’t allow the CCP to run organizations in the America that want to destroy us." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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