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Laura Gillen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Laura Gillen 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.

  • "In just a year since Roe was overturned, we've heard countless stories of women suffering without access to lifesaving medical care. Still, extreme Republicans across the country are trying to ban abortion nationally. It's past time that women have autonomy over their healthcare." (x.com)
  • "It appears that the US Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v Wade. A woman’s fundamental right to choose could soon be denied across the nation. This is a shocking and potentially devastating setback for American women. This blow will be met with resistance" (x.com)
  • "The stakes in this election couldn't be more clear. Republicans want to pass a national abortion ban. Democrats want to codify Roe. I'm proud to have the support of @NARAL because the government should not be dictating to women, or anyone, what to do with their bodies." (x.com)
  • "In Congress, I will be a tireless advocate for our unions, protecting Social Security and Medicare funding, and working to lower the cost of living for our seniors." (x.com)
  • "Under Democratic leadership, Seniors will see the largest increase to their Social Security benefits in over 40 years and a reduction in Medicare premiums for the first time in over a decade. Send me to Washington to protect these hard earned benefits. #VoteBlueForSoManyReasons" (x.com)
  • "In 2017, Laura became the first Democrat to be elected Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years. As Supervisor, Laura managed a budget of nearly $500 million and led the operations of all town departments. She took aim at waste and corruption and made the Town government more accessible, transparent and accountable to taxpayers. Her cost saving measures enabled the Town to lower taxes for residents after years of tax hikes." (lauragillen.com)
  • "The elimination of the SALT deduction is a slap in the face and a punch in the gut that will have devastating impacts on the local housing market & our local economy. I am proud to be part of the bipartisan push to restore this critical tax deduction!" (x.com)
  • "In 2017, Laura became the first Democrat to be elected Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years. As Supervisor, Laura managed a budget of nearly $500 million and led the operations of all town departments. She took aim at waste and corruption and made the Town government more accessible, transparent and accountable to taxpayers. Her cost saving measures enabled the Town to lower taxes for residents after years of tax hikes." (lauragillen.com)
  • "The elimination of the SALT deduction is a slap in the face and a punch in the gut that will have devastating impacts on the local housing market & our local economy. I am proud to be part of the bipartisan push to restore this critical tax deduction!" (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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I'm proud to have the support of the @LCVoters as our #NY04 campaign continues to bring together communities to address the climate crisis and invest in climate resiliency projects that will protect our homes against more intense storms and increased flooding." (x.com)
  • "I’m proud to announce @HempsteadTown, thanks to a grant from @NYSDEC, will be able to produce millions more clams & oysters to significantly reduce pollution in our waterways, create jobs for local fishermen, and act as natural buffers against rising sea tides and hurricanes!" (x.com)
  • "Thank you to @SenKevinThomas @AnnaMKaplann& our entire LI @NYSenate delegation for securing over $200,000 to help the Town address the affordable housing crisis & proliferation of vacant and abandoned properties. Along with amazing partners like @HFHNC, we can solve this problem!" (x.com)
  • "With this funding, secured by our local State Senators, we'll be able to assess our housing needs and help residents who are being priced out of their homes." (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.
  • "On this anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination we pause to reflect on the legacy of this civil rights leader. We thank him for fighting racial inequity and leading the movement to pass the Voting Rights Act." (x.com)
  • "I will prioritize funding for climate resiliency projects that protect our communities, including renewable energy." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud to have the support of the @LCVoters as our #NY04 campaign continues to bring together communities to address the climate crisis and invest in climate resiliency projects that will protect our homes against more intense storms and increased flooding." (x.com)
  • "Proud to stand with my daughter and her South Side H.S. classmates during #ClimateStrike. We're doing our part in #HempsteadTown by limiting emissions, investing in renewable solar energy and working toward an all-electric fleet. It's up to us to ensure a future for them." (x.com)
  • "The development of a green innovation economy is not only beneficial to the environment, it is better for the bottom-line, saving taxpayers money." (x.com)
  • "I will prioritize funding for climate resiliency projects that protect our communities, including renewable energy." (x.com)
  • "The development of a green innovation economy is not only beneficial to the environment, it is better for the bottom-line, saving taxpayers money." (x.com)
  • "I will vote to ban carrying weapons in public places where our children play, and outlaw the military style assault weapons that are used to slaughter innocent lives in mass shootings. My opponent won't. #NY04" (x.com)
  • "The St. Louis school shooter had an AR-15-style rifle and 600 rounds of ammo. We cannot allow this to be the new abnormal in our country. I want to ban these deadly military style assault weapons. My opponent wants to see more of them on our streets. #GunSenseCandidate #NY04" (x.com)
  • "While my opponent is fear mongering, we're actually proposing common sense gun legislation that will help keep illegal guns & the military style assault weapons used in school shootings out of criminals' hands. Thank you to @GiffordsCourage for your support!" (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.
  • "A much needed win for American families. No one should have to choose between paying for meds or food. Drugmaker Eli Lilly caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month, bringing relief for millions" (x.com)
  • "In Congress, I will be a tireless advocate for our unions, protecting Social Security and Medicare funding, and working to lower the cost of living for our seniors." (x.com)
  • "Anthony D’Esposito and House GOP are blocking any progress on a bipartisan border security deal. It’s time for D’Esposito to take this crisis seriously— stop the grandstanding and actually get to work." (x.com)
  • "D’Esposito and House GOP leadership refused to vote on bipartisan border security legislation that was endorsed by the CBP union and had Republican and Dem support in the Senate. This crisis is continuing because of their lack of action and unwillingness to work across the aisle." (x.com)
  • "We must secure our border now— not when it’s politically convenient. It’s time for Anthony D’Esposito and House Republicans to take action. The empty rhetoric and finger-pointing is failing New Yorkers." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Let me be very clear, I stand for preserving democracy abroad and at home. #Ukraine 🇺🇦deserves our continued support. Signaling to Putin that a @GOP Congress will abandon Ukraine only emboldens this dictator to take more innocent lives and threaten our own democracy." (x.com)
  • "The US needs to continue to stand by Israel. It’s time for the House to pass the Israel and Ukraine aid package." (x.com)
  • "How extreme are House Republicans? They’re threatening to cut off military aid to Ukraine if they win this year. The party of Reagan has been taken over by pro-Putin, anti-democracy extremists like my opponent, who has promised his vote to the Kremlin." (x.com)
  • "Let me be very clear, I stand for preserving democracy abroad and at home. #Ukraine 🇺🇦deserves our continued support. Signaling to Putin that a @GOP Congress will abandon Ukraine only emboldens this dictator to take more innocent lives and threaten our own democracy." (x.com)
  • "The US needs to continue to stand by Israel. It’s time for the House to pass the Israel and Ukraine aid package." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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