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from CNN coverage of 2010 Senate races (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Chris Coons: I respect stare decisis, and a woman's right to choose. Chris Coons: Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Christine O`Donnell: Adult stem cell research over embryonic stem cell research. |
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Budget & Economy Kendrick Meek: Grow the economy rather than applying ideology. Chris Coons: TARP lending and SBA loans are positive & concrete steps. Chris Coons: My county was one of only 30 earning Triple-A bond rating. Christine O`Donnell: My financial problems let me relate to families' suffering. Jim DeMint: $13T in debt shows both parties are out of control. |
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Civil Rights Jack Conway: Claims Paul questions Civil Rights Act and the ADA. |
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Corporations Chris Coons: Citizens United was ill-decided & distorts political process. Christine O`Donnell: Economic recovery comes when government gets out of the way. Christine O`Donnell: Citizens United overturns limits on First Amendment. |
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Education Chris Coons: Race to the Top: successful change for DE schools. Chris Coons: I Have a Dream Foundation: private money for public college. Christine O`Donnell: My evolution belief is irrelevant; let local schools decide. Christine O`Donnell: Fix schools by talking to teachers, not unions nor DOE. Jim DeMint: Devolve education to states without abolishing Department. |
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Energy & Oil Chris Coons: Reduce CO2 by focus on energy efficiency and conservation. Christine O`Donnell: Cap-and-trade is at the expense of our citizens. |
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Families & Children Chris Coons: Faith is a central part of how we raise our three children. |
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Foreign Policy Christine O`Donnell: China could take us over monetarily before militarily. |
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Free Trade Chris Coons: Recent trade deals take advantage of us. |
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Government Reform Chris Coons: Consider 3-year freeze on non-defense discretionary spending. Christine O`Donnell: Cancel unspent stimulus; freeze spending & hiring. Jim DeMint: Earmarks are how lobbyists grease the skids. |
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Health Care Chris Coons: Malpractice lawsuits with no cap offer important redress. Chris Coons: Extend, perfect, and implement ObamaCare. Chris Coons: Groups representing nurses & seniors support ObamaCare. Christine O`Donnell: ObamaCare is insurance reform, not health care reform. Christine O`Donnell: 1/4 of Democrats now oppose ObamaCare, as costs skyrocket. Christine O`Donnell: ObamaCare puts Uncle Sam in the examination room. Christine O`Donnell: Avoid ER expenses by cross-state catastrophic insurance. Mike Pence: ObamaCare is a government takeover of health care. |
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Homeland Security Chris Coons: Reduce spending on C-17, F-35, & eliminate other platforms. Chris Coons: Swiftly repeal discriminatory "don't ask, don't tell". Christine O`Donnell: Let military decide "don't ask, don't tell" on its own. Christine O`Donnell: Don't give terrorists Miranda-ized rights. |
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Immigration Chris Coons: No pathway to citizenship; but pathway to legal residency. Christine O`Donnell: Put virtual fence on border; don't reward those who cheat. Christine O`Donnell: Ease pathway to citizenship for legal immigrants. |
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Jobs Chris Coons: Unemployment hasn't doubled in two years; O'Donnell is lying. Christine O`Donnell: Unemployment under Coons has doubled in two years. |
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Principles & Values Charlie Crist: I would have left GOP anyway; they're too extreme. Charlie Crist: We need open-mindedness in a Senator, not ideology. Jack Conway: TV ad: Rand Paul made fun of Christianity and Christ. Jack Conway: FactCheck: "Aqua Buddha" TV ad is accurate but over the top. Jack Conway: TV ad: Accuser is anonymous, but a Mr. Green says it's true. Sharron Angle: Don't let Sharia law take hold anywhere in our United States. Chris Coons: I am not a bearded Marxist; but a clean-shaven capitalist. Christine O`Donnell: I am not a witch; the Constitution is my guide. Jim DeMint: I'd prefer conservative principles than a Senate majority. Lisa Murkowski: Not conservative enough for Tea Party, but I am for Alaska. Lisa Murkowski: Running against Tea Party to give Alaskans a choice. |
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Tax Reform Marco Rubio: No one should pay higher taxes in recession, not even top 2%. Chris Coons: Every extension of Bush tax cut adds to the deficit. Christine O`Donnell: 2011 tax hikes will cost $10,000 per family. Christine O`Donnell: Two-year tax holiday on the capital gains tax. Christine O`Donnell: Small business owners earn $300K and need tax cuts too. Charlie Crist: Extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. |
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War & Peace Chris Coons: Are 100,000 troops in Afghanistan contributing to security? Christine O`Donnell: No random withdrawal; leave when Afghanis reach benchmarks. Kendrick Meek: Get troops out of Iraq to pay for tax cuts. |
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Welfare & Poverty Jack Conway: Claims Paul would end federal faith-based initiatives. Chris Coons: It's not dependency to rely on food stamps during recession. |
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