Rosemary Pino
Role at the time: Republican nominee for U.S. House, New Jersey's 9th district; Clifton city councilwoman
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
In an NJ Spotlight News voter guide survey, Rosie Pino said her view on the war in Iran is based on the same information the public has, that without a security clearance she has to trust that the people responsible are making the best decisions for the security of the nation, and that she feels its effects in higher gas prices and food costs.
“My view on the war in Iran is based on the same information you have. Obviously, I do not yet have my security clearance. I have to trust that the people responsible are making the best decisions for the security of our nation. I do feel the effects of it like everyone else does though. Higher gas prices and food costs.”
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Why we used this label
Pino neither endorsed nor opposed the war, deferring to current decision-makers while noting its costs, a conditional position.