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| 2016 Election: | Hillary's book | Trump's book | Bernie's book | Ted Cruz's book | | | 2016 Senate Debates |
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from Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009 (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Abortion Bob McDonnell: Pro-life; anti-partial-birth; pro-parental-notification. Chris Christie: Pro-life; the life of every human being is precious. Bill Ritter: Personally opposes abortion but fund emergency contraception. Jennifer Granholm: Vetoed ban on partial birth abortion. Jim Doyle: Stem cell research holds promise for debilitating diseases. John Lynch: Access to emergency contraception without a prescription. Mike Rounds: Abortion is wrong; reconsider Roe v. Wade. Sarah Palin: Pro-life. Christy Mihos: Supports woman�s right to choose, with minor notification. Chris Gabrieli: Massachusetts needs to invest in stem cell research. Haley Barbour: Protect the rights of the unborn. Tim Kaine: Promote abstinence; ban partial-birth abortion. Tim Kaine: I have a faith-based opposition to abortion. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Supports current family planning programs. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Opposes partial birth abortion. Arianna Huffington: Strongly pro-choice; woman�s right to choose. Dave Freudenthal: Protect a woman�s right to choose. Mike Rounds: Protect life under all circumstances; no embryo research. Dick Posthumus: Protect life; abortion only to save mother�s life. Linda Lingle: Oppose partial-birth abortion; support parental notification. Tim Shallenburger: Protect life, both born and unborn. Roger Moe: No new restrictions: defend the right to choose. Shannon O'Brien: History of protecting women�s right to choose. |
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Budget & Economy Jon Corzine: My 1st priority--& 2nd & 3rd--is to get thru economic crisis. Kathleen Sebelius: Uncovered $159 million in wasteful government spending. Mark Sanford: Limit spending increases to population growth plus inflation. Christy Mihos: No casinos in Massachusetts, except at racetrakcs. Christy Mihos: Proposition 1: tax reform and local school aid. Tim Kaine: Fiscal discipline kept AAA bond rating. Tim Kaine: Progress economically via stable finances. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Reduce billions in waste, fraud, and abuse. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Impose constitutional limit on spending and balanced budget. |
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Civil Rights Bob McDonnell: Authored amendment protecting traditional marriage. Chris Christie: Marriage exclusively between one man and one woman. Jennifer Granholm: Support Latino-owned businesses via Buy Michigan First. Jennifer Granholm: Supports civil unions & domestic partner benefits. Mike Rounds: Marriage should be between a man and a woman. Sarah Palin: Marriage only between one man and one woman. Ted Kulongoski: Expand opportunities for minority and women small business. Ted Kulongoski: No sexual orientation discrimination; OK to civil union. Jodi Rell: Only governor to sign civil unions without a court order. Christy Mihos: Supports marriage for same-sex couples, but OK on ballot. Chris Gabrieli: Supports same-sex marriage; opposes constitutional amendment. Grace Ross: End racial discrimination. Grace Ross: Supports marriage equality. Tom Reilly: Investigated clergy sexual abuse in Boston Archdiocese. Arianna Huffington: Supports same-sex unions with full rights. Arianna Huffington: Supports affirmative action wholeheartedly. Arianna Huffington: Prop. 54 is a racist gag order. Shannon O'Brien: Protect civil rights of gays; allow civil unions. |
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Corporations Bob McDonnell: Small businesses are the backbone of Virginia's economy. Chris Christie: Bring back "Trenton makes, the world takes". Chris Daggett: New Jersey is simply not competitive. Jay Nixon: Require accountability for $500M in business tax credits. Joe Manchin III: Cut corporate income tax & business franchise tax. Chris Gabrieli: Invest in innovative industries like biotech & renewables. |
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Crime Bob McDonnell: Make Virginia gang-free; with tougher penalties & prevention. Chris Christie: Stand against child pornography and human trafficking. Creigh Deeds: Tougher criminal penalties; more police training & tools. Jack Markell: Give crime victims the right to receive restitution. Joe Manchin III: More sexual predator laws; more State police pay. Bill Ritter: New tough-on-crime sentencing policies. Jennifer Granholm: Mandatory minimum sentences for sex offenders. John Lynch: Increase sentences for offenders agasint seniors & kids. Linda Lingle: Implemented �3-strikes� law for habitual violent felons. Phil Bredesen: Supports the death penalty. Sarah Palin: If legislature passed death penalty law, I would sign it. Sonny Perdue: Criminals should literally pay for their crimes. Tim Pawlenty: More prisons; tougher penalties for sex offenders. Christy Mihos: Favors the death penalty in Massachusetts. Tom Reilly: Established Community Based Justice crime prevention program. Tim Kaine: Supports Project Exile�s longer mandatory sentences. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Death penalty is a necessary and effective deterrent. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Keep �Three Strikes� law. Arianna Huffington: Roll back $1B prison guard pay raise: books, not bars. Arianna Huffington: Moratorium on capital punishment based on racial disparity. Phil Bredesen: Supports fair and accurate executions. Dick Posthumus: MI Exile: Mandatory minimums for felons possessing guns. Linda Lingle: End death penalty; DNA proves innocence. Shannon O'Brien: DNA �fingerprint� all felons. |
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Drugs Bob McDonnell: Mandatory minimum sentences for career drug dealers. Creigh Deeds: Make combating methamphetamines a top priority. Bill Ritter: Fight meth & dealers; treat drug abusers. Brad Henry: National model in the war in methamphetamine. Jennifer Granholm: Tougher penalties for drug dealers; more tools against meth. Jerry Brady: Cannot just throw people in jail for drugs; more treatment. John Lynch: 30 years for manufacturers of meth. Kathleen Sebelius: Vigilant in war against dangerous methamphetamine. Mike Rounds: Never send the message that marijuana is OK. Phil Bredesen: Proliferation of meth is one of the most serious threats. Sonny Perdue: Combat the methamphetamine crisis. Ted Kulongoski: Make Oregon one of the toughest places to produce Meth. Tim Pawlenty: Tougher penalties for meth offenders. Christy Mihos: Permit over-the-counter sale of needles. Haley Barbour: Wrong time to cut drug enforcement spending. Tim Kaine: Anti-drug and anti-gang units in State Police. Linda Lingle: Addicts get treatment; dealers & repeat users get jail. |
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Education Chris Christie: Public education system is failing; increase accountability. Chris Daggett: Whatever works best--public, private, religious, charter. Creigh Deeds: Require that teacher salaries be above the national average. Bev Perdue: Raise teacher salaries; increase technology in schools. Jack Markell: Evaluate whether charter schools are becoming segregated. Jay Nixon: Re-invest in our public school system. Joe Manchin III: Increased teacher pay. Bill Ritter: Invest more in our education system, and demand more. Brad Henry: Build the best possible public schools & universities. Donald Carcieri: Double funding for schools in �intervention� status. Ed Rendell: Resources to public schools to invest in proven initiatives. Eliot Spitzer: Public schools are struggling. Jennifer Granholm: Raise K-12 funding from $6,875 per pupil to $7,075. Jerry Brady: Support sustainable funding for public schools. Jerry Brady: Parents in concert with schools develop kids� moral compass. Jerry Brady: Supports school prayer. Kathleen Sebelius: Protect and strengthen public schools after years of neglect. Mark Sanford: Supports merit pay for teachers. Martin O`Malley: Give students, teachers & parents resources they need. Mike Beebe: Plan for ensuring teacher quality. Mike Rounds: Provide a quality education for our children. Phil Bredesen: Raise teacher pay;expand pre-K. Ted Kulongoski: Unified pre-K through 20 system. Tim Pawlenty: Require Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. Christy Mihos: Favors chartre schools at the current cap. Christy Mihos: No fees for school buses or school sports. Chris Gabrieli: Started the 2020 Foundation to innovate in schools. Chris Gabrieli: Local solutions & state cooperation to keep kids in school. Chris Gabrieli: Extend the school day. Chris Gabrieli: More state funding and tax breaks for college costs. Grace Ross: Free education. Christy Mihos: More state funding for schools, to relieve local funding. Tom Reilly: Education the only path to real opportunity. Tim Kaine: Make education policy by first-hand visits to schools. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Measure student progress and school progress. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Supports public school choice and community control. Doug Racine: Improve Act 60 funding system by removing sharing pool. Jim Douglas: Public school choice for poor & middle class. Mike Rounds: Internet sales tax to raise education funding. Mike Fisher: Opportunity scholarships: poor kids to private schools. Bill Richardson: No vouchers: they abandon public schools. Dick Posthumus: Annual testing to measure student progress. Peter Cianchette: Fund classrooms separate from school administration. Peter Cianchette: Expand school choices & public school funding. Linda Lingle: No vouchers; more funding, more charters. Tim Shallenburger: Merit pay for teachers based on teacher testing. Tim Shallenburger: Increase classroom funding by increasing efficiency. Roger Moe: More funding, then accountability. Roger Moe: Vouchers drain resources from public schools. Tim Pawlenty: Student standards & teacher standards. Joe Neal: Increase funding with gaming tax. Stormy Dean: Fund Education First: higher priority for state funding. Stormy Dean: Reform funding formula to reduce property taxes. Bill Curry: Increase education funding. Jimmie Lou Fisher: Raise teacher salaries by $4,000. Jimmie Lou Fisher: Double classroom funding for supplies. Jimmie Lou Fisher: $2.7M for 1,000 new teacher signing bonuses. Sonny Perdue: Streamline school bureaucracy; empower parents. Brad Henry: Increase resources for public schools. Kevin Mannix: Increase funding without raising taxes. |
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Energy & Oil Bob McDonnell: Cultivate green energy and renewables. Chris Christie: Incentivize energy manufacturing & wind turbines. Bob McDonnell: All-of-the-above approach: coal, oil, nuclear, & renewables. Chris Christie: Make NJ a magnet for renewable energy manufacturer. Chris Daggett: Slow the release of chemicals that increase global warming. Creigh Deeds: Focus on energy independence and reducing carbon emission. Bev Perdue: Incentives for alternative energy and efficiency. Jack Markell: Fossil fuels contribute to harmful greenhouse gases. Jay Nixon: Develop ethanol, wind, solar, & cellulosic-based biofuels. Bill Ritter: Blend our fossil-fuel supplies with renewable energy. Donald Carcieri: $39M saved via energy-efficient measures in state buildings. Jennifer Granholm: 21st Century alternative/ renewable Energy Plan. Jerry Brady: Harness wind, geothermal and bio-waste. Martin O`Malley: Maryland needs a long-term vision to make energy affordable. Mike Rounds: Incentives for more wind and coal-fired power. Sarah Palin: Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. Sarah Palin: Get ANWR open. Ted Kulongoski: Energy Star to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tim Pawlenty: Encourage development of locally owned wind energy sources. Jodi Rell: 20% alternative fuels by 2020. Dave Freudenthal: Link development of wind power with electrical transmission. Christy Mihos: Favors renewable energy but opposes offshore wind farms. Chris Gabrieli: Supports Cape Wind plus other renewable energy projects. Grace Ross: Decrease global warming. Kerry Healey: Suspend the gas tax. Tim Kaine: All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Renegotiate energy contracts to make electricity affordable. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Opposed to offshore oil drilling. Arianna Huffington: Stress fuel efficiency; invest in clean & renewable energy. Roger Moe: Incentives for alternative fuel programs. John Sanchez: Oil & gas drilling in Otero Mesa. |
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Environment Bob McDonnell: Establish "Green Jobs Zone"; protect the Chesapeake Bay. Chris Daggett: Strong environment and strong economy goes hand in hand. Joe Manchin III: Pushed for new mine safety regulations. Mark Sanford: Market-based incentive for private land conservation. Christy Mihos: Eliminate Mass Pike tolls; no MBTA fare increases. Christy Mihos: Extend Blue Line, Silver Line, and Attleboro Line. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Improve our economy without impairing our environment. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Override federal exemption of new air pollution sources. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Promote watershed management to clean up bays and rivers. |
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Free Trade Chris Daggett: Worry about losing jobs to China & India but also to NY & NC. Kathleen Sebelius: Create new markets for Kansas products at home and overseas. |
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Government Reform Chris Christie: Use the line item veto; put everything online. Chris Christie: Cut wasteful spending; empower fiscal watchdogs. Chris Daggett: Simplify burdensome regulatory structure & byzantine rules. Jon Corzine: Only NJ governor in 60 years to reduce size of government. Bill Richardson: Instituted all-paper ballots for all N.M. elections. Mark Sanford: Bring horse-and-buggy government into the 21st century. Jodi Rell: Ban on campaign cash from special interests. Christy Mihos: Supports public financing of elections. Grace Ross: Voting rights for people, not monied interests. Christy Mihos: Set aside 40% of tax revenues for local aid. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Curb frivolous lawsuits. Jim Douglas: Cost Control Council to audit state government spending. Kevin Mannix: Fix budget with government structure change not tax hike. Sonny Perdue: End partisan redistricting. |
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Gun Control Bob McDonnell: Fundamental individual right to bear arms. Jerry Brady: Opposes limiting Idahoans� right to bear arms. Mike Rounds: Pro 2nd Amendment Rights. Sarah Palin: Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. Tim Pawlenty: Statewide background checks to carry firearms. Jodi Rell: Tough new gun laws, plus special gun courts. Christy Mihos: Firm believer in Second Amendment rights. Haley Barbour: Protect the rights of gun owners. Tim Kaine: Strongly supports the Second Amendment. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Strong supporter of the second amendment. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Support Brady Bill; assault weapon ban; safety locks. Phil Bredesen: Against new restrictions; for gun safety education. Kathleen Sebelius: No new restrictions: supports second amendment. Linda Lingle: No new restrictions on the right to bear arms. Jimmie Lou Fisher: Hunter education instead of any new restrictions. Shannon O'Brien: Increase gun safety regulations but maintain hunters� rights. Shannon O'Brien: Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. Brad Henry: Protect gun ownership. |
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Health Care Creigh Deeds: Make health care accessible & affordable for all Virginians. Bev Perdue: Led efforts to expand children�s health coverage. Jack Markell: Ensure that every Delawarean owns health insurance. Jay Nixon: Every Missourian should have access to quality health care. Bill Ritter: Basic health care accessible to all Coloradans. Brad Henry: Make quality health care more accessible and affordable. Donald Carcieri: Use untapped tobacco monies; help Medicare beneficiaries. Ed Rendell: Cover 315,000 senior prescriptions via PACE program. Eliot Spitzer: Focus on affordability in NY health care system. Jennifer Granholm: Affordable health care universally accessible to everyone. Jerry Brady: Health care is national problem & needs national solution. John Lynch: Expand children�s health insurance program. Kathleen Sebelius: I-Save-Rx: low-cost prescriptions from Canada and Europe. Kathleen Sebelius: Insure all Kansas children from birth to age five. Martin O`Malley: Health care should be a right--not a privilege. Mike Beebe: 12-point plan for Affordability, Accessibility, Quality. Phil Bredesen: Cover Tennessee: provide affordable, portable insurance. Sarah Palin: Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition. Jodi Rell: $1M for outreach to make sure every child is covered. Dave Freudenthal: Prevention emphasis could help curb health costs. Chris Gabrieli: New healthcare legislation is a good first step. Grace Ross: Create universal health care. Kerry Healey: Reform medical malpractice to cut insurance rates. Tom Reilly: Worked to protect coverage during HMO bankruptcy. Tim Kaine: One out of 7 Virginians lack health insurance. Doug Racine: Expand coverage through flexible Medicare/Medicaid funding. Eli Bebout: Seek WY�s fair share of federal Medicare funds. Jim Douglas: Lower Rx drug costs with buying consortium. Phil Bredesen: Reform TennCare with more regulation of MCOs. Mike Fisher: Expand Rx drug plan coverage with slots at racetracks. Peter Cianchette: More info & customized insurance plans to reduce cost. Peter Cianchette: Single-payer health care is a cruel hoax. Roger Moe: Lower Rx costs via expanded MN programs. Tim Pawlenty: Expand coverage: purchasing pools &Medical Savings Accounts. Bill Curry: Expand health coverage; reduce costs by cooperative purchase. Jimmie Lou Fisher: Lower Rx drug costs: 40% AR discount. Brad Henry: Patients before profits : hold HMOs accountable. |
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Homeland Security Bev Perdue: Keep the federal government from closing our military bases. Joe Manchin III: Higher National Guard pay & tuition waivers. John Lynch: Fight closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Kathleen Sebelius: Benefits for state employees called to National Guard duty. Martin O`Malley: More equipment and training for first responders. Sarah Palin: Promote from within, in Alaska�s National Guard. Tim Pawlenty: Over $2M for National Guard and numerous military programs. Tim Kaine: Focus on counter-terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness. Tim Kaine: Maintain the military presence in Virginia. |
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Immigration Bill Richardson: Declared state of emergency on Mexican border. Bill Richardson: Path to legalization if illegals pay taxes & learn English. Bill Ritter: No welfare benefits or drivers license for illegals. Mike Beebe: Significantly increase border security. Phil Bredesen: Develop sensible, uniform national policies for immigration. Sonny Perdue: No welfare or other services for illegals. Christy Mihos: No taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Increase federal reimbursement for border enforcement. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Address undocumented immigrants living underground. Arianna Huffington: Supports immigrant rights. |
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Jobs Bob McDonnell: Strongly opposes federal Card Check legislation. Chris Christie: Garden State Growth Zones to attract new private investment. Bob McDonnell: Strong support for Virginia's Right to Work law. Chris Christie: NJ Partnership for Action: attract quality-paying jobs. Jon Corzine: Created 26,000 jobs in transportation, construction & energy. Jay Nixon: Protect the jobs of today, while creating jobs of tomorrow. Christy Mihos: Index the minimum wage for inflation. Chris Gabrieli: Experienced in creating 100,000 jobs as a businessman. Grace Ross: Support living wages & guaranteed income for all. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Immediately reform workers� compensation system. Arianna Huffington: Supports right to organize and local living wage. Dave Freudenthal: Drought relief from water storage. Doug Racine: Increase funding for worker re-training. Eli Bebout: Support farm prices with producer cooperatives. Kevin Mannix: Support small businesses to spur job growth. Tim Pawlenty: Spur job growth by investing in Minnesota. |
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Local Issues Linda Lingle: No gambling: it�s a mythical economic cure. Stormy Dean: Expand gambling: keep the money in-state. |
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Principles & Values Chris Christie: Children attend parochial school. Jon Corzine: Came to Trenton to put NJ's fiscal house in order. Bruce Lunsford: Capitol on the Corner: direct local access to governor. Bruce Lunsford: One Kentucky Plan: Leave No Region Behind. Grace Ross: Corporate parties offer only empty promises & band-aids. Grace Ross: Life-long activist working with diverse, low-income leaders. Tom Reilly: Born and raised in Springfield. Tom Reilly: Worked for CIA and Ford Motors. Tom Reilly: Served as prosecutor and Middlesex District Attorney. Tom Reilly: A leader on issues that matter to the people. Tom Reilly: Married for 40 years; three kids; six grandkids. Tim Kaine: Parents taught him the importance of family and faith. Arnold Schwarzenegger: California government is failing the people. |
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Social Security Jack Markell: Golden Years Guarantee: live at home; financial security. Joe Manchin III: $14M for senior services, most money ever. Mike Beebe: No diverting social security dollars into private accounts. Sarah Palin: Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program. Chris Gabrieli: Invest state pension reserve in stock & bond portfolio. |
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Tax Reform Chris Christie: We can and we must lower taxes. Bob McDonnell: Kill the Death Tax; eliminate fraud & duplication. Chris Christie: NJ has highest state tax burden & it's getting worse. Chris Daggett: NJ bears the most punishing tax burden in the nation. Jon Corzine: Live-Where-You-Work via property tax relief. Bev Perdue: Led charge for creation of state earned income tax credit. Joe Manchin III: Created a low-income family tax credit. Brad Henry: Implemented two largest tax cuts in state history. Dave Heineman: I will continue to lower taxes. Eliot Spitzer: $1.5 billion in immediate property tax relief. Jim Douglas: Reduced property tax rate by 7 cents. John Lynch: Opposes income tax and sales tax. Kathleen Sebelius: Balanced four state budgets without tax increases. Linda Lingle: Pushed for substantial and permanent tax relief. Mike Rounds: Opposed to Personal Income Tax. Phil Bredesen: Balance state needs--without an income tax. Sonny Perdue: State should only spend tax money for what it truly needs. Tim Pawlenty: Supports Single Sales Tax Reform. Christy Mihos: Cap property tax; increase local aid. Christy Mihos: Roll back state income tax from 5.3% to 5%. Chris Gabrieli: Supports responsibly rolling taxes back to 5.0%. Grace Ross: Make taxes progressive. Christy Mihos: Constant property taxes until property is sold. Kerry Healey: Immediately roll back the state income tax to 5%. Haley Barbour: I am against raising anybody�s taxes. Tim Kaine: Proven record of cutting taxes. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Californians are overtaxed; find a better way. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Fight any attempt to roll back Proposition 13. Arianna Huffington: Big business should carry fair share of the tax burden. Arianna Huffington: Full assessment of commercial property; more corporate tax. Bill Richardson: Reduce income tax; create Taxpayer Bill of Rights. John Sanchez: Cut income tax & capital gains taxes. Tim Shallenburger: Lower corporate tax to be more business-friendly. Stormy Dean: New Tax Cabinet for long-term tax relief. Bill Curry: Cut property taxes by $1B. Sonny Perdue: Amendment: all surplus pays debt or cuts taxes. Brad Henry: Maintain income tax. |
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Technology Bob McDonnell: Make Wallops Island the top commercial Spaceport in America. Chris Daggett: Expand mass transit; fix crumbling highways and bridges. Bruce Lunsford: Invest in basic infrastructure, plus broadband. |
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War & Peace Grace Ross: Bring Massachusetts troops home. |
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Welfare & Poverty Bob McDonnell: Supports welfare-to-work & eliminate fraud. Chris Christie: Urban Fund and NJ Enterprise Zones don't work. Christy Mihos: Double the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Trust fund. |
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