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Border security and immigration enforcement
Candidate positionAs a Marine Veteran, Kevin Lincoln believes that national security starts with border security. We saw firsthand how Biden’s out-of-control border crisis allowed dangerous criminals and drug traffickers to flood our communities with fentanyl and put our families in harm’s way. That’s why Kevin Lincoln will always fight to secure the border, enforce our immigration laws, and restore law–and-order.
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As a Marine Veteran, Kevin Lincoln believes that national security starts with border security. We saw firsthand how Biden’s out-of-control border crisis allowed dangerous criminals and drug traffickers to flood our communities with fentanyl and put our families in harm’s way. That’s why Kevin Lincoln will always fight to secure the border, enforce our immigration laws, and restore law–and-order.
Lower taxes and government spending
Candidate positionValley families are struggling: groceries cost more, gas prices are up, rent keeps climbing. As Mayor, Kevin balanced budgets and delivered for working families without raising taxes. In Congress, he will work to cut wasteful government spending, lower taxes, and put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Central Valley families.
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Valley families are struggling: groceries cost more, gas prices are up, rent keeps climbing. As Mayor, Kevin balanced budgets and delivered for working families without raising taxes. In Congress, he will work to cut wasteful government spending, lower taxes, and put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Central Valley families.
Prisoner release and repeat-offender sentencing
Candidate positionWhile politicians in Washington and Sacramento defunded the police, Kevin Lincoln backed the blue, delivering an 18% pay raise and a $42 million budget increase to keep officers on the streets. In Congress, he will fight soft-on-crime policies like early prisoner release and reduced sentences for repeat offenders that put our communities at risk.
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While politicians in Washington and Sacramento defunded the police, Kevin Lincoln backed the blue, delivering an 18% pay raise and a $42 million budget increase to keep officers on the streets. In Congress, he will fight soft-on-crime policies like early prisoner release and reduced sentences for repeat offenders that put our communities at risk.
Domestic artificial intelligence development
Candidate positionThe United States is locked in a defining competition with China and other rivals to dominate artificial intelligence, and America must win. Kevin supports the President's AI Action Plan because it prioritizes American innovation and national security, removes burdensome regulations, builds out our domestic AI infrastructure, and creates high-paying jobs for working families. The future of AI must be built in America, by Americans, and put to work growing our economy and keeping us ahead of the rest of the world.
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The United States is locked in a defining competition with China and other rivals to dominate artificial intelligence, and America must win. Kevin supports the President's AI Action Plan because it prioritizes American innovation and national security, removes burdensome regulations, builds out our domestic AI infrastructure, and creates high-paying jobs for working families. The future of AI must be built in America, by Americans, and put to work growing our economy and keeping us ahead of the rest of the world.
Digital asset legislation
Candidate positionKevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
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Kevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
Software developers and broker rules
Candidate positionKevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
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Kevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
Control of personal digital assets
Candidate positionKevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
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Kevin believes digital assets and blockchain technology represent the next frontier of American economic leadership, and Congress must create clear pathways for this industry to grow here rather than drive it offshore. He supports the CLARITY Act and the GENIUS Act, opposes IRS broker rules that treat software developers like financial intermediaries, and believes Americans have the right to self-custody their digital assets without being punished for it. America must set the rules for this revolution rather than cede the future to foreign competitors.
Abortion authority and exceptions
Candidate positionI support the Supreme Court putting the power back in the hands of the states where it belongs. California is a pro-choice state. I am pro-life and support exceptions such as rape, incest and the health of the mother. I am not going to Congress to support a federal abortion ban.
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I support the Supreme Court putting the power back in the hands of the states where it belongs. California is a pro-choice state. I am pro-life and support exceptions such as rape, incest and the health of the mother. I am not going to Congress to support a federal abortion ban.
Women’s healthcare, fostering and adoption
Candidate positionAs a pastor, I sat down with women who were victims of violence and who made the choice to have an abortion. They need support and healing in their life because, too often, they feel alone and abandoned. I support improving women’s health care, investing in foster care and streamlining the adoption process to assist potential parents and the children awaiting homes.
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As a pastor, I sat down with women who were victims of violence and who made the choice to have an abortion. They need support and healing in their life because, too often, they feel alone and abandoned. I support improving women’s health care, investing in foster care and streamlining the adoption process to assist potential parents and the children awaiting homes.
Cleaner energy and household costs
Candidate positionIt’s crucial to support the shift towards cleaner forms of energy. The negative impact of environmental factors, such as poor air quality, will lead to enhanced health issues like asthma. However, we need to balance our ecological goals with economic realities. While progress is necessary, we must also consider the financial well-being of our communities. Mandates such as banning gas appliances or enforcing electric car purchases can be a burden for middle-class families. So, it’s essential to move towards a cleaner and greener future while considering the economic realities of our communities.
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It’s crucial to support the shift towards cleaner forms of energy. The negative impact of environmental factors, such as poor air quality, will lead to enhanced health issues like asthma. However, we need to balance our ecological goals with economic realities. While progress is necessary, we must also consider the financial well-being of our communities. Mandates such as banning gas appliances or enforcing electric car purchases can be a burden for middle-class families. So, it’s essential to move towards a cleaner and greener future while considering the economic realities of our communities.
Federal budget balance
Candidate positionWe should examine how our government is spending money and investing in programs to ensure our economy’s productivity and growth. By expanding new industries, generating more jobs and tax revenue, and controlling our spending, we can contribute to balancing our budget and reducing our U.S. debt. As we work toward this goal, we must also demand transparency, accountability and results.
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We should examine how our government is spending money and investing in programs to ensure our economy’s productivity and growth. By expanding new industries, generating more jobs and tax revenue, and controlling our spending, we can contribute to balancing our budget and reducing our U.S. debt. As we work toward this goal, we must also demand transparency, accountability and results.