Legal. “We must continue the fight to restore the right to choose and defend women’s reproductive freedom.” Sponsored a bill to prohibit govt restriction on abortion access & a bill that prohibits interference in a person’s ability to access out-of-state abortion services.
Ban. “I am pro-life,… abortion stops a beating heart.” In 2022 supported a national abortion ban; now says it’s an issue for the states. Previously opposed abortion except when a mother’s life is at risk; now would allow abortion also in cases of rape and incest.
Mostly yes. “As a pediatrician, I see the effects of climate change on the health of our children.” Supported a Colorado bill that funds climate change projects and another strengthening new building energy codes. In 2023 voted to allow EPA to regulate vehicle emissions; in 2024 voted the opposite.
Likely no. Environmental building codes are based on “climate alarmism.” Opposes clean energy tax credits for EVs. “If we’re truly concerned about global climate change,” don’t export industrial production abroad. The US already has “best and most environmentally conscious regulations… in the world.”
“I believe in due process, fully funding our police officers, holding them to high standards, and protecting them when they do their jobs correctly.” Voted against a bill strengthening responses to police misconduct, calling it “flawed.” Wants stricter penalties for “repeat violent offenders”; end cashless bail.
Mostly increase. Sponsored bills to explore ways to lower car insurance and grocery costs and to expand the child-care tax credit. Supports regulatory protections and more flexibility for small businesses. “Small businesses… need the federal government’s support.”
Decrease. Wants to reduce government spending and hold China responsible for its economic reach into the US economy. “Lower the cost of living by reining in deficit spending and the tax-and-regulate policies that are crushing our economy.” Calls for a balanced budget constitutional amendment.
No. Sponsored a comprehensive sex education law in Colorado. Opposed a bill to end “wokeness” in college accreditation. Opposed a bill requiring greater parental involvement in K-12 curriculum and notification about transgender policies in schools.
Unclear. “Parents have the right to select the education that works for their kids and… to see what their kids are being taught so that they get a good education and not a political agenda.” Wouldn’t answer whether it is appropriate for children to be hit in school.
Loosen. Opposed new state restrictions on ozone , the main ingredient in smog. Wants to reduce regulations on oil and gas production. Voted against regulating dredging in Colorado waterways. Wants to end a federal ban on liquified natural gas exports.
Tighten. “There is no reason to have a gun made for warfare in the hands of Coloradans.” Sponsored an assault weapons ban. Sponsored a bill strengthening federal background checks. “Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for American children.”
Decrease. “The highly regulated [health] insurance market drives a wedge between patients and doctors…. I want bureaucrats out of the doctor-patient relationship.” Regarding government price caps on drugs: “An arbitrary price cap” makes medication “less accessible.”
Called on both parties to do more deal with immigration. Would have voted for the bipartisan immigration bill that failed in the Senate this year. Voted to condemn Biden for his “failure to secure” the border. In 2021 signed a letter called for looser immigration rules. Supports a path to citizenship for DACA.
Easier. “I’ve seen firsthand” the power of “collective bargaining.” Sponsored the PRO Act, protecting the right to organize and bargain. Sponsored a bill protecting striking workers’ health insurance benefits.
No position found.
Expand. Supports federal recognition of same-sex marriage. Sponsored the Equality Act, which bans discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Voted against barring transgender females from athletics.
Mixed. Supports same-sex marriage. Promises to vote for a ballot measure stripping from the CO Constitution a prohibition on same-sex marriage. Opposed requiring school staff to call students by their chosen names and new public buildings to have all-gender restrooms.
Legal. Voted to legalize possession up to two ounces. Sponsored legislation making it easier for banks to work with marijuana businesses. Tried to limit the potency of legal marijuana.
Unclear. “I have a strong stance against THC being available to minors, but we’ve got to study” other compounds in marijuana.
Yes. “A $15 federal minimum wage is a great step in the right direction.” Voted as a state legislator to allow cities to set minimum wages higher than the statewide rate.
No position found.
Yes. In 2023 twice voted against efforts to block Biden attempts to dismiss or reduce student loan debt. Voted for a budget agreement to protect student loan borrowers.
No. Opposes “transfer of student loan debts… to American workers.” Opposed expanding loan forgiveness for public agency contractors and adjunct professors.
Lower. “I’d extend the Trump tax cuts.” Promises to not raise federal income taxes for anyone. “In the state legislature, I fought against higher taxes, fees, and regulations.… I’ll stand up for the same things in Congress.”
Easier. Sponsored legislation restoring key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. As a state legislator, sponsored a bill for multilingual ballot access for voters.
Harder. “I support voter ID laws. And it is far too easy for non-citizens to end up on our voter rolls.”
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