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Robert Bresnahan, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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

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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.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "'I do not believe abortion belongs in the federal government,' Bresnahan said." (penncapital-star.com)
  • "Bresnahan said he believes the best policies are what other states are doing by placing it as a ballot initiative and allowing the voters to decide what’s best for their specific state." (penncapital-star.com)
  • "I will always fight to protect Social Security & Medicare for future generations. It’s your money, you paid into the system, and the government needs to keep its promise to every American. I will not support raising the retirement age or any benefit cuts to these programs." (robforpa.com)
  • "Protecting Social Security and Medicare is more than a campaign promise, it’s a priority. Today I had a Zoom meeting with AARP to discuss quality of life issues for seniors and solutions for the challenges they face every day." (x.com)
  • "We deserve to thrive in our golden years and live with dignity and without fear of poverty. I’ll never make cuts to social security or medicare. I will preserve and protect these benefits. Send me to Washington DC to stand up for our seniors in NEPA. (tinyurl.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.
  • "I am running for Congress because career politicians have forgotten about people back home. I was born and raised here (and I even have my plot in the Forty Fort cemetery reserved) and I will always be accessible to constituents and be a tireless advocate for our community." (robforpa.com)
  • "I will always stand with law enforcement and ensure they have the resources to combat the fentanyl crisis and keep our community safe. For years as a private citizen I have donated to and supported our local police and in Congress I will always back the men and women that keep our families and communities safe." (robforpa.com)
  • "Our police know that they can count on my vote to close the border, stop crime, and always support our men and women in uniform. I am damn proud to be law enforcement’s choice for Congress in this election." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Career politicians in Congress waste so much money. It's maddening! As a business owner, I'm going to Washington to stop the out-of-control spending and invest in America's infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "President Biden has destroyed Northeast Pennsylvania and our country over the past three years: the worst border crisis in history, historic inflation that is decimating families, and irresponsible spending that is pushing us further into debt." (x.com)
  • "The impending cratering of our economy is a direct result of career politicians in Washington recklessly spending taxpayer money like drunken sailors. To break free from this disastrous economic cycle, we must remove these career politicians like Congressman Cartwright." (x.com)
  • "Our kids today deserve to grow up in safe, affordable neighborhoods just like we did. Send me to Washington DC to fight to keep our NEPA communities safe." (x.com)
  • "Every household feels the pinch of inflation, with utility bills being hit particularly hard. It’s time for us in Pennsylvania and those across America to tap into our abundant energy resources. This will not only lower costs but also help us combat rising inflation." (x.com)
  • "Next, we need an economy that works. Pennsylvanians are financially hurting. I will fight to create family sustaining wages, invest in infrastructure, and promote policies that foster economic growth." (seventy.org)
  • "Northeastern PA families are hurting in the Biden/Harris economy. We need to stop the reckless spending, get inflation under control, and cut taxes so you can keep more of the money you earn for your family." (robforpa.com)
  • "Matt Cartwright and Joe Biden want you to pay off her student loan. They won’t denounce the evil of their protests on campuses across the country. I stand with Israel and our Jewish friends no matter what. 🇮🇱🇺🇸" (x.com)
  • "Bresnahan also accused Cartwright of voting against funding the border on seven separate occasions and criticized him for voting against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the 'SAVE Act' which aims to prohibit states from 'accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.'" (penncapital-star.com)
  • "It’s no secret flights carrying illegal immigrants have come into Pennsylvania. Congressman Cartwright just voted AGAINST the SAVE Act, reaffirming his support for illegal immigrants voting in our elections. One vote by a non-citizen cancels out the legal vote by an American citizen." (x.com)
  • "Matt Cartwright had the opportunity to stand up for working men and women in the energy industry across Northeastern PA but decided to cowtail to Joe Biden and the climate crazies by voting to halt the exporting of LNG. When I am in Congress, I will always stand with PA oil and gas workers and for American energy independence!" (x.com)
  • "I am proud to be the only candidate in #PA08 endorsed by the Oil & Gas Workers Association. Congressman Cartwright’s Green New Deal policies are hurting us. They kill energy jobs and drive prices through the roof. I will fight for PA energy and PA families." (x.com)
  • "A fracking ban would be devastating to Pennsylvania, where energy production accounts for $75 billion of our economy. Together, we can promote economic growth, support our energy industry, and protect our way of life. Let’s fight for a brighter future for NEPA. (RobforPA.com)
  • "Every household feels the pinch of inflation, with utility bills being hit particularly hard. It’s time for us in Pennsylvania and those across America to tap into our abundant energy resources. This will not only lower costs but also help us combat rising inflation." (x.com)
  • "I am proud to be the only candidate in #PA08 endorsed by the Oil & Gas Workers Association. Congressman Cartwright’s Green New Deal policies are hurting us. They kill energy jobs and drive prices through the roof. I will fight for PA energy and PA families." (x.com)
  • "Matt Cartwright had the opportunity to stand up for working men and women in the energy industry across Northeastern PA but decided to cowtail to Joe Biden and the climate crazies by voting to halt the exporting of LNG. When I am in Congress, I will always stand with PA oil and gas workers and for American energy independence!" (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.
  • "A lot has changed in America. We have an economy that doesn’t work. 📈 Seniors are deciding between prescription medication, 💊 groceries, 🛒 and heating their homes over the winter. 🏠 This doesn’t have to be the new normal in #PA08 (robforpa.com)
  • "We must secure the border, build the wall, and reverse the Biden/Harris failed policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminals into our communities." (robforpa.com)
  • "Historic levels of inflation and illegal immigration are destroying your quality of life. Enough is enough." (x.com)
  • "Our police know that they can count on my vote to close the border, stop crime, and always support our men and women in uniform. I am damn proud to be law enforcement’s choice for Congress in this election." (x.com)
  • "Pennsylvania may not be a border state, but the chaos affects us here daily. Every state is a border state when illegals cross the southern border in masses daily, along with deadly drugs that end up on our streets." (x.com)
  • "It’s no secret flights carrying illegal immigrants have come into Pennsylvania. Congressman Cartwright just voted AGAINST the SAVE Act, reaffirming his support for illegal immigrants voting in our elections. One vote by a non-citizen cancels out the legal vote by an American citizen." (x.com)
  • "Matt Cartwright voted against requiring a citizenship question on the census, raising into question who Matt thinks he represents. We have worked hard our entire life, paid into the system, and now our Congressman wants to let illegals skip the line?" (x.com)
  • "Maureen knows first hand that too many Pennsylvania families are struggling while illegal immigrants are given handouts, free housing, and overcrowding our schools. This doesn’t have to be the new normal. Vote for change November 5th." (x.com)
  • "People are fed up with high prices, crumbling infrastructure and illegal immigrants being treated better than Americans." (x.com)
  • "Congressman Cartwright’s 2015 pro-Iran vote released billions to our enemies; empowering terror, endangering Israel and destabilizing the world. He has sent enough of our money to nations that hate America. It’s time for it to stop. (tinyurl.com)
  • "Bresnahan called the situation in Ukraine 'absolutely tragic,' and added that he’s 'all for providing them the resources so they can fight their way.' But, he said there’s a 'war going on at home,' with people struggling to pay bills." (penncapital-star.com)
  • "He also used the example of the U.S. funding going towards building bridges in Ukraine, while there were bridges that are structurally deficient in the district." (penncapital-star.com)
  • "'I’d love to have some accountability of that existing $178 billion that was sent there,' Bresnahan said. 'It just cannot be an open checkbook and just keep sending, filling satchels of cash and sending it around the planet.'" (penncapital-star.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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