Cortney Peterson

Independent

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Where Cortney stands

Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.

What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidence
Raise taxes on corporations and high earners to fund major new programs
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Proposes a 40% corporate rate, higher top marginal rates, a wealth tax, and estate tax increases.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Transition to a single-payer (Medicare for All) system
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Backs Medicare for All, citing Sanders financing options.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidence
Rapid federal action to transition off fossil fuels
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Endorses the Green New Deal and re-establishing green energy programs.
What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidence
Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Calls the overturning of Roe a setback and pledges to reclaim abortion rights.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
Limited evidence
America First: reduce foreign commitments, fewer alliances, no nation-building
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Would cut foreign funding, opposing US support for what she calls genocide abroad.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.