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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 statements or voting record found on tariff policy for Shannon Bird, a state legislator running for federal office; position inferred from typical Democratic opposition to broad tariff use, though some Democrats support targeted tariffs, resulting in low confidence.
Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird is a Democrat running for CO-8 with no clearly documented specific position on a $17 federal minimum wage found in available records; position inferred from general Democratic Party platform alignment and her progressive-leaning campaign focus on working families. Fact-check this → ◆
Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird's campaign emphasizes climate action and clean energy transition consistent with mainstream Democratic positions, but no direct statement or vote specifically endorsing a 50% by 2035 carbon reduction target was found; position inferred from general platform and party alignment. 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 partyShannon Bird is a Democratic candidate for CO-8 with limited public record on this specific federal permitting question; position inferred from party affiliation with low confidence due to insufficient direct evidence. 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 statements or voting record found on foreign assistance for Shannon Bird, a state legislator running for Congress; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and general progressive policy orientation, with party-based inference as the primary basis.
Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird is a Democratic state legislator running for CO-8 with limited federal voting record; no direct statements found on specific defense budget growth targets, so position is inferred from party norms with low confidence. Fact-check this → □
Gun Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird is a Democratic candidate for CO-8 with no extensive federal voting record; her position is inferred from her party affiliation and general Democratic alignment on gun safety measures, though no direct statement on universal background checks was found. 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 partyShannon Bird is a Democrat running in CO-8 who has expressed general support for gun safety measures, but no direct public statement or voting record specifically addressing a federal ban on semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines was found, so her position is inferred from party alignment and general Democratic gun policy stances. Fact-check this → ♥
Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement or voting record found on Medicare for All; position inferred from Shannon Bird's Democratic affiliation and general progressive healthcare messaging as a state legislator, though she has not been identified as a prominent champion of single-payer expansion.
Do you support federal legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird is a Democratic candidate for CO-8 with no significant federal voting record; her position is inferred from her Democratic affiliation and general progressive healthcare stances, as no direct statements on Medicare drug price negotiation were found. Fact-check this → ▶
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 partyShannon Bird is a Democratic candidate for CO-8 with no detailed congressional voting record; her position is inferred from her general Democratic alignment and the district's competitive nature, suggesting support but without strong activist championing of comprehensive immigration reform. Fact-check this → Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyShannon Bird is a first-time congressional candidate for CO-8 with limited public record on federal border security funding specifically; position inferred from Democratic Party baseline with no direct statements found. Fact-check this → ⚑
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 statement found on a 50% top marginal rate for incomes over $10M; position inferred from Shannon Bird's Democratic affiliation and general progressive tax rhetoric common among Colorado Democratic candidates, with limited specific evidence available.
Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement found on raising corporate taxes to 28%; position inferred from Shannon Bird's Democratic Party affiliation and general progressive fiscal positions consistent with Colorado Democratic candidates, as this has been a standard Democratic policy position since 2021.
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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 specifically; position inferred from Shannon Bird's Democratic affiliation and general pro-voting-rights stance as a state legislator in Colorado, a state that has implemented automatic voter registration.