2018 California 48th Congressional District Voters Guide
Dana Rohrabacher (R) vs Harley Rouda (D)
The Candidates
Mostly ban. Voted to create tax penalties for companies offering insurance plans that cover abortion or individuals buying them on their own. Also voted to bar transporting a minor across state lines to get an abortion.
No. Voted against requiring groups running political ads to disclose major donors. Opposed Shays-Meehan bill that limited donations before Citizens United overturned it.
Yes. “Has an exemplary record & decades of service to our nation.”
No. Saw his Judiciary Committee performance. “Lying under oath? Disqualifying.”
Supports rebuilding infrastructure. Said Trump tax cuts would “decimate“ infrastructure & school funding.
Yes. “Too many LGBTQ Americans lack basic legal protections.”
No. Prohibit federal funds from going to Planned Parenthood—for any purpose.
Yes. Need to “empower & expand Planned Parenthood’s footprint—not annihilate it.”
No. Applauded President Trump for terminating DACA, saying he sympathized with the kids but that the program encouraged illegal immigration.
Yes. Walking away will help neutralize the mullahs & empower secular forces within Iran.
No. Withdrawal “calls into question our commitment to international agreements.”
No. Prohibit FCC from regulating rates for broadband internet access.
Voted in line with Trump 84% of the time (as of October 18).
Not applicable.
No. Voted against tax credits & incentives for renewable energy production & conservation.
Yes. Prioritize green energy “over the fossil fuels of the past.”
No. Helps wealthy not working families. Has added more than a trillion dollars to national debt.
Yes. Voted to require photo ID for voting in federal elections.
No. “Fair elections without barriers to vote should be a top Democratic priority.”
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