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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support using tariffs as a tool to address trade imbalances with other countries?
Inferred from partyNo direct evidence found on tariff policy for Amie Baca-Oehlert; position inferred from her Democratic affiliation and progressive educator background, where mainstream Democrats have generally been skeptical of broad tariff use as a trade tool, though with some exceptions for targeted tariffs.
Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement on a $17 federal minimum wage found; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's progressive Democratic profile as a teachers' union president and labor advocate, suggesting general support for significant minimum wage increases.
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Education
1 position · all inferred from partyWould you support canceling up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement found on $50,000 student loan cancellation specifically; position inferred from her background as a public school educator, union leader (Colorado Education Association), and Democratic candidate whose platform emphasizes education affordability and worker economic relief.
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Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyBaca-Oehlert is a progressive Democratic candidate who has emphasized climate action and environmental policy on her campaign platform, but no explicit statement on the specific 50%-by-2035 emissions target was found; position inferred from her general progressive climate stance. Fact-check this → Do you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyBaca-Oehlert is a progressive Democrat and educator/union leader with strong environmental advocacy, but no direct public statement or voting record on federal oil and gas permitting on public lands was found; position inferred from her general progressive platform and party alignment. Fact-check this → ▽
Foreign Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyNo direct evidence found on foreign assistance positions; score inferred from Democratic party alignment and general progressive policy orientation typical of Colorado Democratic candidates, with low confidence due to lack of specific statements or votes.
Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?
Inferred from partyNo direct evidence found on defense budget specifics; as a progressive Democrat and teachers' union leader, Baca-Oehlert's policy priorities suggest opposition to large defense increases above inflation, inferred from party and ideological positioning.
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Gun Policy
2 positions · 1 inferred from partyWould you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Campaign PlatformBaca-Oehlert is a Colorado Democrat and educator running in CO-8; her campaign platform and Democratic party alignment strongly indicate support for universal background checks, a core Democratic gun safety priority, though no direct candidate-specific statement on this exact policy was found in available records. Fact-check this → Would you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?
Inferred from partyBaca-Oehlert is a Democrat running in CO-8 with a background as a teacher and union leader who has expressed support for gun safety measures broadly, but no direct public statement specifically endorsing a federal ban on semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines was found; position inferred from general progressive policy stance and party alignment. Fact-check this → ♥
Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Inferred from partyBaca-Oehlert is a progressive Democrat and union-backed educator candidate; no direct statement on Medicare for All was found, but her platform emphasizes expanding healthcare access, suggesting support without confirmed championing of single-payer. Fact-check this → Do you support federal legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement or voting record found on Medicare drug price negotiation specifically; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's Democratic affiliation, progressive educator background, and general healthcare access advocacy, with party-based inference as primary basis.
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Immigration
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?
Inferred from partyBaca-Oehlert is a progressive Democrat and educators' union leader whose campaign materials emphasize immigrant rights and a pathway to citizenship broadly, but no specific public statement on the 5-year threshold was found; position inferred from general immigration stance and party alignment. Fact-check this → Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyNo direct statements or voting record found on this specific issue; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's progressive Democratic profile as a teachers' union leader and first-time congressional candidate, with party-based inference suggesting opposition to significantly increased border security funding without comprehensive reform.
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Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyNo direct evidence found on this specific tax rate proposal; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's progressive Democratic profile as a teachers' union leader and state legislator with left-leaning policy stances, suggesting likely support for higher taxes on ultra-high earners.
Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement on the 21%-to-28% corporate tax rate found; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's progressive Democratic platform emphasizing tax fairness and funding for public education and social programs, consistent with mainstream Democratic support for this policy.
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Voting Rights
1 position · all inferred from partyWould you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?
Inferred from partyNo direct evidence found on automatic voter registration legislation specifically; position inferred from Baca-Oehlert's Democratic Party affiliation and her background as a public school teacher and union leader aligned with progressive civic engagement values.