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from 2008 Governor's State of the State speeches (number of quotes indicated): |
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Budget & Economy Charlie Crist: Florida HOPE taskforce to help victims of housing crisis. Steve Beshear: Cut government spending due to the revenue shortfall. Steve Beshear: Some budget priorities won�t go away despite budget crisis. Steve Beshear: Revenue situation becomes a golden opportunity for change. |
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Crime Charlie Crist: Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program. Sarah Palin: We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement. Tim Kaine: Don't re-traumatize sex crime victims during investigation. |
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Drugs Jon Huntsman: End Meth Now: stop the scourge. |
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Education Haley Barbour: Continued large increases in funding higher education. Haley Barbour: Spending $8,500 per student is enough--no increase this year. Haley Barbour: Extra pay for experienced teachers and for mentoring. Sarah Palin: School debate should focus on accountability. Sarah Palin: Committed to providing strong education, including morals. Sarah Palin: Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical. |
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Energy & Oil Charlie Crist: $200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus. Sarah Palin: $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. Sarah Palin: Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska�s needs. |
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Environment Sarah Palin: We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing. |
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Families & Children Haley Barbour: Supports dyslexia screening and early childhood education. |
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Free Trade Tim Kaine: Engage with people from other countries in global commerce. |
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Government Reform Steve Beshear: Comprehensive ethics package to restore trust. |
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Gun Control Bob McDonnell: Keep guns out of hands of dangerously mentally ill. Tim Kaine: Instant background checks including mental health database. |
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Health Care Tim Pawlenty: Supports market-driven healthcare reform. Jon Huntsman: No denial of coverage because of minor ailments. Sarah Palin: Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas. Sarah Palin: Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies. Sarah Palin: Personal responsibility & choices key to good health. Tim Kaine: Mental health system is chronically under-funded. |
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Homeland Security Haley Barbour: Defense industry is economic bright spot for MS. Sarah Palin: Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom. |
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Immigration Tim Kaine: Supercharged rhetoric causes hostility to New Americans. |
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Local Issues Jon Huntsman: Build the Legacy Parkway, and film industry. |
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Principles & Values Sarah Palin: Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. |
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Tax Reform Jon Huntsman: Historically high tax burden is now below national average. Haley Barbour: Commission to study state tax code & then cut taxes. Sarah Palin: Eliminate taxes that inhibit business. |
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Technology Haley Barbour: More funding for highway construction & improvement. Steve Beshear: Ideas are the foundation of any new economy. |
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