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Kristen McDonald Rivet's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MI) - District 8

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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.

  • "Americans have fewer rights today than 51 years ago. Millions more women are in danger of the same fate if we allow MAGA extremists to ban abortion nationwide. The white-hot rage we felt when Roe was overturned needs to fuel us NOW. We must take back the House." (x.com)
  • "Kristen has fought to protect abortion rights for women, and, in one of her first acts in the State Senate, passed a commonsense gun violence prevention bill that requires safe storage of firearms around children." (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • "Michigan needs more high-wage jobs. Kristen will make sure we invest in our workforce to prepare Michiganders for the jobs of tomorrow because while college isn’t for everyone, good-paying jobs should be. She will also be steadfast in protecting our hard-earned freedoms and security, including defending the right to abortion, and keeping guns out of dangerous hands" (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • Voted in favor of HB 4949: "Establishes Rights to Reproductive Freedoms" (votesmart.org)
  • "Trump and a GOP House are the biggest threats to Social Security & Medicare. They will cut funding for these lifeline programs seniors have earned & raise your retirement age. Paul Junge stands ready with a rubber stamp. I stand with Democrats protecting these programs. #MI08 Protecting the #MichiganDream for our retirees." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud of where I came from, and I know exactly who I'm fighting for. It’s why I helped pass the largest tax cut for working families in Michigan history, and why, in Congress, I'll keep fighting to lower costs and bring good-paying jobs to mid-Michigan." (x.com)
  • "Last year, @GovWhitmer and I partnered to pass game-changing tax cuts for working Michiganders. As she shared tonight, we’re going to keep fighting to help Michigan families achieve the #MichiganDream." (x.com)
  • "Love being in district, in sneakers & with students! Spoke with @SVSU College Dems about our fast start in the #mileg including lower taxes, civil rights expansion & gun safety. So appreciate these young adults who want to learn about our work & issues impacting our community." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Honored to have @StopBigMoney in my corner! In the state Senate, I've stood up to special interests to get things done. In Congress, I'll work to get big money out of politics, protect voting rights, and put the power where it belongs: with the people." (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.
  • "@MiLaborers knows that what’s important to Michigan’s working families is important to me, like infrastructure & energy-sector investments that deliver quality jobs, and the right to fight for better wages & conditions. I’m incredibly proud to have their endorsement & trust." (x.com)
  • "Michigan needs more high-wage jobs. Kristen will make sure we invest in our workforce to prepare Michiganders for the jobs of tomorrow because while college isn’t for everyone, good-paying jobs should be. She will also be steadfast in protecting our hard-earned freedoms and security, including defending the right to abortion, and keeping guns out of dangerous hands" (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • "We’re bringing new jobs to Michigan but we lack affordable housing for workers. We can tackle this crisis by giving @MSHDA and regional authorities more flexibility to meet our most pressing housing needs. My bill proposes the changes to make this happen." (x.com)
  • "With rising costs making it harder to achieve the #MichiganDream, we need practical solutions to relieve pressure. Take housing, for example: I got bipartisan support in the state Senate to help communities meet their unique housing needs, and I’ll do the same in Congress." (x.com)
  • "Working to make life in Michigan even better...The Michigan Senate passed my bill aiming to boost our middle income housing supply. Increasing workforce housing would help solve our labor supply challenges, grow our population, and stabilize families" (x.com)
  • "Now, as inflation and corporate greed have made the Michigan Dream increasingly out of reach for too many Michiganders, Kristen is running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th District to help level the playing field. Known for her pragmatic approach, Kristen has a record of moving policies to lower the cost of groceries, housing and prescription drugs, and to invest in childcare." (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • "Would a low-income working family want their increased tax credit check now or to wait another year for it? We all know that answer. Grateful for the bipartisan votes moving us closer to 'now'... Michigan’s working parents & kids struggling the most with inflation need this." (x.com)
  • "You trusted Michigan Democrats and WE ARE DELIVERING...Inflation Relief Check for every Michigan taxpayer" (x.com)
  • "Midland youth voter panel. Listening to a women (age 20) abandon dreams of owning a home because she is "staring down crippling student loan debt." Our systems are broken." (x.com)
  • "Honored to have @StopBigMoney in my corner! In the state Senate, I've stood up to special interests to get things done. In Congress, I'll work to get big money out of politics, protect voting rights, and put the power where it belongs: with the people." (x.com)
  • "Voting access = fundamental right for citizens " (x.com)
  • "Voting is a fundamental right and THE power of the people. I’ll fight any attempt to deny Americans their rights and any attempt to undo the will of the voters." (x.com)
  • "Solar operations allow farmers to diversify revenue sources, keeping farms viable so they can stay in their families. Solar also helps our clean energy transition. My bill gives Michigan farmers an option that makes sense for them and our environment. Glad to speak on it and see it pass out of the Senate’s Energy & Environment Cte today." (x.com)
  • "The status quo has cost Michiganders deeply. We already pay high prices to address negative environmental impact on our people and planet. Without a strong move toward clean & renewable energy, those costs will keep increasing, hurting the little guy, and Michigan would miss out on opportunities for new energy sector investment and jobs. Investing in our future is smarter than continuing to pay for mistakes and missed opportunities." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Kristen has fought to protect abortion rights for women, and, in one of her first acts in the State Senate, passed a commonsense gun violence prevention bill that requires safe storage of firearms around children." (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • "Michigan needs more high-wage jobs. Kristen will make sure we invest in our workforce to prepare Michiganders for the jobs of tomorrow because while college isn’t for everyone, good-paying jobs should be. She will also be steadfast in protecting our hard-earned freedoms and security, including defending the right to abortion, and keeping guns out of dangerous hands" (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 79: "Establishes Penalties for Improper Firearm Storage" (votesmart.org)
  • "Can healthcare coverage for Americans improve? Absolutely. Is this GOP plan to gut Medicare, Medicaid and the ACA the way to do it? Hell no." (x.com)
  • "Common sense policy solutions can solve this: Paid sick leave, universal child care, direct financial support to struggling families with young children" (x.com)
  • "Big Pharma’s profit margin is 3x the average of other US industries while everyday folks have to go without life-saving drugs because of their extreme costs. The legislation we introduced today stands up against corporate greed and will lower costs for Michiganders." (x.com)
  • "Now, as inflation and corporate greed have made the Michigan Dream increasingly out of reach for too many Michiganders, Kristen is running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th District to help level the playing field. Known for her pragmatic approach, Kristen has a record of moving policies to lower the cost of groceries, housing and prescription drugs, and to invest in childcare." (kristenmcdonaldrivet.com)
  • Voted in favor of SB 483: "Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Review Prescription Costs" (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.
  • 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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