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from Survey of 2011-2014 Gubernatorial campaign websites (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Barbara Buono: Promote potentially life-saving stem cell research. Phil Bryant: Supports the Personhood Initiative: protect the unborn. |
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Budget & Economy Phil Bryant: Lower taxes to spur economic growth and job creation. |
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Civil Rights Corey Stewart: Marriage is between one man and one woman. Maggie Hassan: Instrumental in passing marriage equality in NH. Phil Bryant: Constitutionally define marriage: one man and one woman. |
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Corporations Robert Sarvis: End ALL government subsidies of specific industries. Pat McCrory: Eliminate cumbersome and duplicative regulations. |
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Crime Robert Sarvis: Reverse the militarization of law-enforcement tactics. Ken Cuccinelli: 1991: established Sexual Assault Fact & Education (SAFE). Ken Cuccinelli: Fought the war against human trafficking since 2006. Ken Cuccinelli: Free wrongly convicted, when technology proves innocence. Steve Bullock: Arrest and prosecute sex predators and scam artists. Phil Bryant: Fight drug crime & punish sexual predators. |
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Drugs Robert Sarvis: Legalize marijuana & decriminalize harder drugs. Steve Bullock: Confront the invisible epidemic of prescription drug abuse. |
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Education Robert Sarvis: Bad schools persist because politicians are in charge. Robert Sarvis: Supports vouchers, tax credit, charters, & parental triggers. Barbara Buono: Provide equitable K-12 funding across New Jersey. Ken Cuccinelli: No child should be forced to remain in a failing school. Terry McAuliffe: We're not doing enough to support our schools. Maggie Hassan: Our public schools are essential to best-trained workforce. Pat McCrory: Virtual education choice and charter schools choice. Pat McCrory: Partner colleges with business to focus on marketable skills. Phil Bryant: Close failing districts & implement charters. |
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Energy & Oil Barbara Buono: Invest in our solar and renewable energy industries. Ken Cuccinelli: We need oil, natural gas, and coal, plus new sources. Terry McAuliffe: Capture wind offshore: for jobs & green energy. Maggie Hassan: Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Pat McCrory: Develop offshore resources, plus natural gas exploration. Steve Bullock: Develop our resources for American energy independence. Phil Bryant: Supports both conventional and unconventional energy sources. |
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Environment Corey Stewart: Ensure EPA ceases threatening our economy. Barbara Buono: Stop pollution waivers: they dirty our air and water. Ken Cuccinelli: Reform eminent domain laws; only for true public uses. Brad Johnson: Industry stakeholder input on land use policy. Phil Bryant: Protect property rights; develop forest & agribusiness. |
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Families & Children Corey Stewart: Always advocate for family values in our public policy. Barbara Buono: Passed historic family leave legislation. |
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Foreign Policy Kim Guadagno: Keep restrictions on our relations with Cuba. |
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Free Trade Pat McCrory: ExportNC: public-private partnership to promote exports. Phil Bryant: Secure global businesses located in Mississippi. |
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Government Reform Ken Cuccinelli: Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse: I've actually done it. Pat McCrory: Appoint people who understand the private sector. Brad Johnson: Require photo ID to vote; eliminate same-day registration. Phil Bryant: Hold elected officials accountable via open government. |
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Gun Control Robert Sarvis: Gun-control measures fail to reduce violent crime. Barbara Buono: Restrict military grade and high capacity magazines. Steve Bullock: Forever preserve access to public land for hunting & fishing. Phil Bryant: Defend the Second Amendment. |
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Health Care Robert Sarvis: Focus on catastrophic insurance & cash subsidies. Barbara Buono: Expand health care for low-income New Jerseyans. Ken Cuccinelli: Government out of healthcare decisions: focus on competition. Terry McAuliffe: Expand Medicaid with $21B in federal funds. Maggie Hassan: ObamaCare helps working families afford health insurance. Phil Bryant: Fight Obamacare; support insurance exchanges. |
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Immigration Phil Bryant: Strongest anti-illegal immigration law in MS history. Phil Bryant: E-verify at work; proof of citizenship in traffic stops. |
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Jobs Barbara Buono: Raise minimum wage & restore Earned Income Tax Credit. Ken Cuccinelli: Government does not create jobs; people do. Maggie Hassan: Keep collective bargaining; oppose right-to-work laws. Maggie Hassan: Bring one well-regulated, high-end casino to NH. |
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Principles & Values Pat McCrory: Fix our broken economy with new vision and leadership. Steve Bullock: I teach my kids the same Montana values I was taught. |
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Tax Reform Robert Sarvis: Eliminate or dramatically reduce the income tax. Ken Cuccinelli: Reform tax system to encourage entrepreneurs. Maggie Hassan: NH can fund its priorities without a broad-based tax. Pat McCrory: Cut individual and corporate income taxes. Pat McCrory: Fight unnecessary & burdensome federal taxes & regulations. Phil Bryant: Lower taxes; end the marriage penalty; free markets. |
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Technology Robert Sarvis: 21st-century transportation policy based on user-pays. Barbara Buono: Take federal $3B to build ARC tunnel from NJ to NYC. Ken Cuccinelli: Focus on traffic congestion and capacity problems. Terry McAuliffe: Our infrastructure system feels outdated and inefficient. Pat McCrory: Stop delaying critical infrastructure maintenance. |
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