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Becoming,
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Our Revolution,
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This Fight Is Our Fight,
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The Making of Donald Trump,
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2014 Minnesota Senate debates


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    from 2014 MN Senate debate (number of quotes indicated):
  • Al Franken (13) Democrat/DFL Jr Senator (resigned 2017) Minnesota
  • Heather Johnson (10) Libertarian Challenger Minnesota
  • Jim Abeler (17) Republican challenger Minnesota
  • Mike McFadden (27) Republican Challenger Minnesota
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    Minnesota Senate debates: (August primary)
  • The Washington Times, "Senate candidates trade shots over Islamic State recruiting", by Ben Wolfgang, October 8, 2014
  • Star-Tribune, "Franken, McFadden square off in first debate", by Abby Simons, October 2, 2014
  • Twin Cities Pioneer Press, "In Al Franken-Mike McFadden debate, partisan jabs fly", by Doug Belden, 10/1/2014
  • Morrison County Record OpEd: "Franken, McFadden treating voters poorly", August 28, 2014
  • Star Tribune, "Republicans trying to recapture statewide viability in primary", by Patrick Condon, August 10, 2014
  • The Hill weblog, "Dem-controlled Senate land of '10,000 excuses'," by Benjamin Goad, Aug. 9, 2014
  • News Examiner, "Interview with candidate Heather Johnson", by Bob Knudsen, Aug. 11, 2014
  • Duluth News Tribune, "Why I support PolyMet", by Mike McFadden, Jun 15, 2014
  • Minneapolis Post, "Battling for Minnesota GOP endorsement," by Briana Bierschbach, 05/31/14
  • Minneapolis Post, "McFadden gets 'soft-focus' specific", by Cyndy Brucato, 5/12/14
  • AdWatch: The Hill e-zine, "Franken touts small business work in first ad", May 6, 2014
  • N. Y. Times, "Campaign Against Comcast Is No Joke", by Ashley Parker, April 11, 2014
  • The Huffington Post, "GOP Candidate Refuses Basic Questions About Equal Pay", by Samantha Lachman, 4/10/2014
  • Washington Post, "Franken: So sorry for that terrible law 100 years ago", by Colby Itkowitz, 4/3/2014
  • Wall Street Journal, "Franken Draws Attack Ad From American Encore", by Patrick O'Connor, March 25, 2014
  • CBS News, "Franken seeks more assistance for school lunches", by Stephanie Condon, March 18, 2014
  • Minneapolis Star Tribune, "D.C. Republicans", by Corey Mitchell, March 9, 2014
  • Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Act fast to reject Common Core," by Jim Abeler, Feb. 14, 2014
  • Patrick Condon, Associated Press, "Sex offenders", December 2, 2013
  • Deb Gau in Marshall Independent, "Offers substance", November 28, 2013
  • Lori Sturdevant in Minneapolis Star Tribune, Nov. 23, 2013
  • Star Tribune reporting on Senate hearing, Nov. 14, 2013

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
Abortion
    Mike McFadden: Make contraceptives available without a prescription.
    Jim Abeler: Human life begins at conception.
    Mike McFadden: Anti-abortion and pro-guns.
Budget & Economy
    Al Franken: Economy is "top down" and "rigged" in favor of the wealthy.
    Jim Abeler: Borrowing places our sovereignity at risk.
    Jim Abeler: Led $3.8B in human services cuts to close MN budget gap.
    Mike McFadden: We've been spending like a drunken sailor.
Civil Rights
    Heather Johnson: LGBT persons are created with inalienable right to marry.
    Jim Abeler: Government shouldn't redefine marriage.
    Mike McFadden: Gay marriage ok; but I'm personally for traditional marriage.
Corporations
    Heather Johnson: Don't use eminent domain for private companies' benefit.
    Al Franken: Block merger of biggest & 2nd biggest cable providers.
    Al Franken: Oppo AdWatch: Franken limits free speech issue advocacy.
Crime
    Heather Johnson: Don't punish victimless crimes like prostitution & gambling.
    Jim Abeler: Major overhaul needed for sex offender laws.
Drugs
    Heather Johnson: Release prisoners convicted of marijuana possession.
Education
    Heather Johnson: Common Core is unconstitutional, and also underhanded.
    Jim Abeler: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards.
    Mike McFadden: Repeal federal Common Core education standards.
    Jim Abeler: Oppose Common Core's centralized federal oversight.
    Mike McFadden: Measure more; dictate reading lists less.
Energy & Oil
    Al Franken: Delay Keystone pipeline; but if built, use American steel.
    Heather Johnson: Federal legislation has limited alternative energy.
    Jim Abeler: No subsidies for wind and solar.
    Mike McFadden: Approve Keystone; faster permits for gas plants.
Environment
    Al Franken: Ok the PolyMet copper mine only after 9-year review.
    Al Franken: Prevent invasive species Asian carp in Great Lakes.
    Mike McFadden: Develop our natural resources AND protect the environment.
    Mike McFadden: Supports PolyMet mining project in Hoyt Lakes.
Families & Children
    Heather Johnson: Politics is not my passion; it's my God, my kids & family.
Foreign Policy
    Al Franken: OpEd: Campaign website devoid of views on foreign policy.
    Mike McFadden: OpEd: Campaign website devoid of views on foreign policy.
    Mike McFadden: Inaction abroad sends message that US will do nothing.
    Mike McFadden: Crisis in Ukraine came about due to Obama's indecisiveness.
Free Trade
    Mike McFadden: Use Chinese steel over U.S. steel if the import was cheaper.
Government Reform
    Heather Johnson: Term limits for Congress, local officials, and judges.
    Jim Abeler: Photo ID for voting.
    Mike McFadden: Effective but limited government, stressing "limited".
Gun Control
    Jim Abeler: Opposes more gun restrictions.
    Mike McFadden: Expand background checks; close gun show loophole.
    Mike McFadden: Open to looking at expanding background checks.
Health Care
    Jim Abeler: ObamaCare risks access to care, ironically.
    Jim Abeler: Big companies benefit from ObamaCare but not regular people.
    Jim Abeler: Preventative care; coordinated treatment; low-income clinics.
    Mike McFadden: We need an alternative to ObamaCare, not just repeal.
Homeland Security
    Al Franken: Worked since 2009 on fighting ISIS recruitment in Minn.
    Mike McFadden: Combat propaganda & recruiting by the Islamic State.
    Mike McFadden: We need a national strategy against ISIS, and don't have one.
    Jim Abeler: Our friends don't trust us; our enemies don't fear us.
    Al Franken: Let companies reveal how much data NSA has gathered.
Immigration
    Jim Abeler: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry.
    Al Franken: Apologize for stripping citizenship for marrying foreigners.
    Mike McFadden: Secure the borders, then conditional path to citizenship.
    Mike McFadden: Secure the borders & then find way to grant citizenship.
    Mike McFadden: Status quo is not acceptable; we need to find a solution.
Jobs
    Heather Johnson: Oppose increase in the minimum wage.
    Mike McFadden: Gender-based pay equality & minimum wage? "Wrong questions".
Principles & Values
    Jim Abeler: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework.
    Jim Abeler: Former investment banker; outsider with no voting record.
Social Security
    Mike McFadden: Discuss raising the eligibility age for social security.
Tax Reform
    Mike McFadden: Wouldn't vote for tax increases.
Technology
    Al Franken: Apply oil subsidies to upgrade transportation infrastructure.
War & Peace
    Al Franken: Supported airstrikes in Syria to fight ISIS.
    Mike McFadden: Lack of anti-ISIS strategy makes world more dangerous.
Welfare & Poverty
    Heather Johnson: Regulate but advocate for independent charity.
    Al Franken: Pay in full for school lunches instead of partly subsidizing.
    Mike McFadden: Let states decide school lunch payments, not feds.


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