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Andy Ogles' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TN) - District 5

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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.

  • "I believe that life begins at conception, and we are duty-bound to protect it at every stage until natural death. The unborn are the least capable of defending themselves, and in the most desperate need of protection. America is a nation that recognizes and honors the intrinsic value of all human life; therefore, I will commit to protecting the rights of the unborn from the point of conception, block taxpayer funding of abortions everywhere, and defund Planned Parenthood." (andyogles.com)
  • "In the 50 years since Roe v. Wade was decided, over 63 MILLION innocent lives have been lost. While Roe was finally struck down in June 2022, abortions are still rampant in many states across the country. Pray with me for the day when abortion is both illegal and UNTHINKABLE." (x.com)
  • "Today marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs decision. I'm proud to be a Tennessean, because we value and protect LIFE. I pray for the day when every state follows the example Tennessee has set." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Transparency in government is fundamental to ending corruption and ensuring our liberties are never violated. Therefore, I will commit to providing greater availability of government policies and actions, unwavering honesty in the legislative voting process, and sharing all information necessary for the people of Tennessee’s fifth district to hold their elected officials accountable." (andyogles.com)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "These brave men and women risk their lives every day to keep our families and communities safe. I will always Back the Blue 100%." (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by the National Association of Police Organizations (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to receive a perfect score from the Police Officers’ Defense Coalition, America’s premier coalition of retired law enforcement officers dedicated to backing the blue. I will always stand with law enforcement. Our officers risk their lives to keep our streets safe, and I will never stop fighting against the woke DAs and corrupt bureaucrats who seek to undermine that calling." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8774: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025" (votesmart.org)
  • "I don't trust Washington math, and neither should you. The top-line figures for this year’s spending bill far exceed those agreed upon in the previously passed Fiscal IRRESPONSIBILITY Act. The current plan adds an additional $70 billion to our debt, and there's no mention of border security. New year, same old swamp." (x.com)
  • "Inflation is still on the rise with no end in sight, thanks to Bidenomics. Gas, groceries, and other household essentials are up an additional 3.3% from last year. When is Biden going to acknowledge that his reckless, America-last spending sprees are to blame?" (x.com)
  • "The American people are sick and tired of the utter waste in federal spending." (x.com)
  • "We have to get the border secured, federal spending under control, and increase transparency." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Hey Joe, why don’t you try NOT spending American tax dollars for two seconds. Hardworking folks can barely afford the food on their tables thanks to your endless spending agenda." (x.com)
  • "This spending is why I introduced H.R. 812, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2023, and am committed to stopping wasteful spending like the nearly $2 Trillion (with a T!) Democrats rammed down our throats through the American Rescue Plan that not a single Republican supported." (x.com)
  • "We must cut wasteful spending, strive toward energy independence, and restore the American supply chain." (x.com)
  • "Inflation is still on the rise with no end in sight, thanks to Bidenomics. Gas, groceries, and other household essentials are up an additional 3.3% from last year. When is Biden going to acknowledge that his reckless, America-last spending sprees are to blame?" (x.com)
  • "Federal student loan ‘forgiveness’ doesn’t exist. It’s just redistribution of wealth, saddling the middle class with someone else’s debt." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There is no such thing as "canceling" student loans. This is nothing but an elaborate scheme to redistribute wealth by forcing the debts of some individuals onto the working class of America. In case the President needs a reminder, people don’t accidentally take out student loans. Like any other form of debt, the borrower knowingly agrees to take the loan with the understanding that he or she is responsible for its repayment in full, typically with interest." (x.com)
  • "I’m with President Trump. No election security means no government funding." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8281: "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "American Energy Act would: Create a more efficient approval process for drilling permits and prevent radical Green New Deal judges from inserting their personal politics into our nation’s critical energy infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "We must return to producing and exporting American oil and natural gas, restoring the drilling and pipeline developments that Biden blocked, and pursuing rational, common sense energy policies." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "American Energy Act would: Create a more efficient approval process for drilling permits and prevent radical Green New Deal judges from inserting their personal politics into our nation’s critical energy infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "We must return to producing and exporting American oil and natural gas, restoring the drilling and pipeline developments that Biden blocked, and pursuing rational, common sense energy policies." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to cosponsor @RepBoebert's legislation and affirm that the right to bear arms granted in the Second Amendment of the Constitution shall not be infringed." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As an elected official, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. The Second Amendment is abundantly clear that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." I will fight tirelessly to ensure that your constitutional rights are protected and never infringed upon. Disarming the people is the most effective way to enslave them, and we must remain vigilant when anyone seeks to erode our civil liberties. The rights of the people to keep and bear arms, protect themselves and their families, and prevent tyrannical rule is a fundamental liberty of our constitutional republic." (andyogles.com)
  • "Personal Option in health care means you decide how you receive your care. With more Health Savings Accounts, telehealth options, and fewer barriers for doctors and nurses, it’s time we prioritize patients over paperwork. I support policies giving all Americans a personal option." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It’s time for the US to finish the border wall, secure our nation, and protect Americans." (x.com)
  • Rated 99% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "America is a proud nation of immigrants. Immigrants who are motivated to improve their lives and contribute to society will enrich America. However, illegal immigration strains our country’s financial wellbeing, threatens national security, and erodes the rule of law. First and foremost, we must secure our physical border. A borderless nation cannot establish itself as a nation. We need enforcement measures that ensure visitors leave our country when they’re supposed to, we need to provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to enforce current immigration laws, and we need common-sense reform that will attract and keep highly-skilled entrepreneurs so that immigrants can continue to thrive in the land of opportunity." (andyogles.com)
  • "America is a proud nation of immigrants. Immigrants who are motivated to improve their lives and contribute to society will enrich America. However, illegal immigration strains our country’s financial wellbeing, threatens national security, and erodes the rule of law. First and foremost, we must secure our physical border. A borderless nation cannot establish itself as a nation. We need enforcement measures that ensure visitors leave our country when they’re supposed to, we need to provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to enforce current immigration laws, and we need common-sense reform that will attract and keep highly-skilled entrepreneurs so that immigrants can continue to thrive in the land of opportunity." (andyogles.com)
  • "Our border is wide open! The enemy is already here!! We must begin MASS DEPORTATIONS immediately and secure our Nation!!! NO SANCTUARY!! NO AMNESTY!!!" (x.com)
  • Rated 99% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' willful ignorance of our border crisis is a gross dereliction of duty. Outrageous to see Ukraine prioritized over Americans. Leaders must commit to our people's welfare & security, not foreign entanglements. Wake up, America!" (x.com)
  • "I voted ‘NO’ on the rule to give more aid to Ukraine. Washington needs to stop shoveling money to Ukraine while our own borders are wide open." (x.com)
  • "So, Joe Biden supposedly doesn't have the power to build a wall and close the border in his own country, but he has the power to build a massive pier in the Middle East? This clearly isn't about ability; it's about priorities." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' willful ignorance of our border crisis is a gross dereliction of duty. Outrageous to see Ukraine prioritized over Americans. Leaders must commit to our people's welfare & security, not foreign entanglements. Wake up, America!" (x.com)
  • "I voted ‘NO’ on the rule to give more aid to Ukraine. Washington needs to stop shoveling money to Ukraine while our own borders are wide open." (x.com)
  • "Last night, I voted NO on an additional $300 million in Ukraine funding. Enough is enough." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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