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the rogue Syrian regime in addition to their consistent pursuit of nucle-
ar weapons. We must counter Iran at every level. When we do that, I
think we can then talk about the path forward. For now, we must ensure
Hamas and other terrorist proxies are destroyed and return the hostages
home safely.
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS A PATH FORWARD TO MITIGATE A
NUCLEAR IRAN?
Cutting off their funding. Iran cannot produce nuclear weapons at full
capacity if we cut off their income stream. The Democrats promoted the
disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal, which flushed Iran with capital and mobi-
lized their terrorist proxies. Mitigating a nuclear Iran looks like turning
off the spigot of funds.
WHAT KINDS OF POLICIES WOULD YOU PURSUE TO HELP THE
MIDDLE CLASS?
As senator, I will work to uplift the middle class by making permanent
the 2017 Trump tax cuts that gave middle class families living paycheck
to paycheck the relief they need.
Additionally, I will work with my colleagues to eliminate taxes on tips,
overtime,and Social Security to put more money in the pockets of work-
ing Michiganders.
Finally, I will work to unleash America’s energy industry, bringing
down gas and grocery prices across the board.
HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE?
During my time in Congress, I worked to expand Medicare so seniors
and low-income families could get the care they needed and deserved.
Additionally, I worked to pass Medicare Part D to provide prescription
drug coverage, helping America’s seniors pay for prescription drugs. As
senator, I will continue my fight to expand healthcare access, including
for families seeking IVF treatment.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM,
THE OVERTURNING OF ROE V WADE?
I will not support any federal law that would take away rights guaranteed
by the voters of Michigan in our state’s Constitution.
I trust the people of Michigan. They made their decision, and I’m
not going to Washington to change it. My focus is on maternal health,
expanding access to IVF, prenatal care and adoption.
WHAT KINDS OF POLICIES WOULD YOU PURSUE TO HELP
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS?
Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy. In Michigan,
we have more than 900,000 small businesses who employ 1.9 million
Michiganders. On the campaign trail, including my diner tour, I have
visited with many small business owners and heard their struggles: high
input costs and too many government rules and regulations. As senator,
I will work to end Washington’s wasteful and reckless spending that is
fueling the high prices we see today.
Additionally, I will stand up to the burdensome regulations brought
on by Biden-Harris. Our small businesses don’t need the government
breathing down their necks. In the Senate, I’ll be a watchdog for our
small businesses and get the government out of the way.
OUR COMMUNITY
ON THE COVER
missile and drone attacks. Maintaining that close relationship is critical to
America’s security and Israel’s.
The U.S. should also continue working to facilitate a negotiated ceasefire,
using our convening power to attempt to negotiate the release of hostages and a
new way forward in Gaza.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AS A PATH FORWARD FOR THE
PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI PEOPLE?
In the short-term, we need a negotiated ceasefire that will secure the release of
the hostages, end the fighting and allow us to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The longer the conflict continues, the greater the risk of broader regional war
that is not in Israel’s interests or America’s.
In the long-term, I continue to believe that the only way to ensure dignity
and security for both the Israeli and Palestinian people is through a two-state
solution, even as that outcome seems farther away than ever.
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS A PATH FORWARD TO MITIGATE A
NUCLEAR IRAN?
Iran’s missile attacks against Israel in April and October demonstrate clearly
the regime’s direct threat to Israel and to stability and security in the Middle
East — and the critical importance of preventing Iran from crossing the nuclear
threshold.
The United States must work closely with Israel and other allies and part-
ners to deter Iran from further missile attacks and to reestablish deterrence.
Ultimately, the Iranian regime must decide that the nuclear path is not in their
interest. If they choose poorly, then I support the longstanding and bipartisan
U.S. consensus that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable and that no options are off
the table in preventing that outcome.
WHAT KINDS OF POLICIES WOULD YOU PURSUE TO HELP THE
MIDDLE CLASS?
Michigan invented the middle class — this radical concept that you could work
in an auto plant and afford the car you were building on the line. I believe a
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
ELISSA SLOTKIN
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
MIKE ROGERS
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