Policy Positions
As of November 21, 2012, Suzan DelBene has a minimal legislative voting record. The following is based on her public statements, her spot in DCCC’s Competitive Red-Blue Program, and Sierra Club’s endorsement of her. She has also published issue positions on her campaign website and House of Representatives website.
Suzan DelBene believes that the top priority within her district is job creation and strengthening the economy. She states “In Congress, I will work for policies that increase research and development investments in new, emerging industries. Instead of tax breaks for companies that ship their jobs overseas, I will fight for incentives that encourage businesses to expand their domestic manufacturing footprint.” With regard to Washington Referendum 74, DelBene proclaimed her belief that gay marriage should be legal in Washington, and the federal Defense of Marriage Act should be repealed, because everyone has equal rights under the law. When asked about Washington Initiative 502, DelBene responded that she “support efforts to reclassify Marijuana for medicinal use,” and that she planned on voting YES for I-502. Additionally, DelBene gave a statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. She espouses that “The Affordable Care Act upheld today is already helping millions in Washington state by allowing children to be covered on their parent’s plans until age 26, preventing insurance companies from denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions and reducing costs of prescription drugs for seniors on Medicare”
Delbene’s earning of a spot on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)’s “Red-to-Blue” program on August 8th, 2012, is due to the fact that, as Chairman Steve Israel stated, “There is strong grassroots energy behind Suzan DelBene’s campaign because she knows how to create jobs. Her successful career in both the public and private sector gives her the tools and background to be a thoughtful leader who can stand up to a dysfunctional Congress and bring results for Washington’s middle class.”
The Sierra Club, one of the largest grassroots environmental organizations in the U.S., endorsed DelBene on July 20th, 2012. This endorsement reflects DelBene’s policy position on environmental and economic issues. She articulates that she “will work tirelessly to ensure our nation takes meaningful steps to build a new economy based on clean and renewable energy sources and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and foreign oil.” DelBene relays that the 1st Congressional district will fight to promote research and innovation in the field of renewable energy. She furthermore finds it critical that Washington protect its waterways and wild lands.
In addition to the Sierra Club’s endorsement, many other organizations supported DelBene, including Washington State Labor Council, National Education Association, AFT Washington, SEIU, Sheet Metal Workers, Operating Engineers, Communications Workers of America and Aerospace Machinists District 751).
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