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from Forbes Magazine 2016 Candidates (number of quotes indicated): |
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Drugs Cynthia Nixon: Arresting people for cannabis is racist war on drugs. Cynthia Nixon: Racial equity in cannabis industry as form of reparations. Donald Trump: Melania's "Be Best": focus on well-being & opioid abuse. Phil Murphy: Focus on racial justice with marijuana legalization. Ted Cruz: 2014: federal enforcement; 2015: let states experiment. |
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Education Rob Hogg: Excellent schools are of utmost importance. Lawrence Lessig: Congress should decide student loan rates, not banks. Lawrence Lessig: No Child Left Behind gave birth to testing industry. Chris Christie: Supports both charter schools and vouchers. Chris Christie: Speak the truth to the teachers union; then reform tenure. Chris Christie: Extend school until 6 PM daily; and 12 months per year. Bobby Jindal: Money follows the child, instead of child following money. Bobby Jindal: Shrink Dept. of Education, and reduce its power. Bobby Jindal: If it's not about student achievement, what's it about? Donald Trump: Cut the Department of Education way, way down. Donald Trump: Founded Trump University to teach the art of deal-making. Jeb Bush: Stop school districts that value money over learning. George Pataki: Common Core is a horrible idea. Lincoln Chafee: $6 million for RI higher education: make tuition affordable. Rick Perry: Supported homeschooling; and scholarships for choice. Lindsey Graham: States were bribed and coerced into adopting Common Core. Martin O`Malley: Allow refinancing college loans & income-based repayments. Rick Santorum: Common sense instead of Common Core. Mike Huckabee: College creates mountains of debt but not lifelong careers. Mike Huckabee: No constitutional authority for Department of Education. Mike Huckabee: School choice for all: public or private for all kids. Mike Huckabee: Some homeschooled kids are the most successful kids. Ben Carson: Our public education system has become a propaganda system. Bernie Sanders: College loan repayment is regressive; refinance & forgive. Marco Rubio: Too many 4-year college grads; focus on vocational careers. Hillary Clinton: Vouchers aren't constitutional; charter schools are ok. Hillary Clinton: Let's get back to schools where kids are socialized. Rand Paul: Transfer $100B spent on federal DOE to states & local. Carly Fiorina: Synthesis of public school system and competitive vouchers. Carly Fiorina: Education crisis:we're behind on teaching skills & character. Carly Fiorina: Make sure that every parent has a choice. Ted Cruz: Right to education: public, private, charter, or homeschool. Ted Cruz: We should thank parents who homeschool. |
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Environment Tom Del Beccaro: Farmers bear the brunt of a plethora of regulations. Tom Del Beccaro: Increase water supplies rather than fining citizens. |
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Foreign Policy Jim Oberweis: To understand China, read the 5-year plans. |
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Free Trade Jim Oberweis: Challenge in China is lack of clarity on taxes. Jim Oberweis: Invest in Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, India, and China. |
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Health Care Tom Del Beccaro: More taxes & regulations loom with ObamaCare. Jim Oberweis: Not a fan of ObamaCare, but it helps healthcare businesses. |
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Homeland Security Lindsey Graham: Make homeschooled graduates eligible for military service. Bernie Sanders: Cut defense by $18B to pay for 55% of all college tuition. |
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Jobs Gina Raimondo: Touts unemployment rate of 4.3%, lowest rate since 2001. Tom Del Beccaro: $15 mandated wages results in lower employment. |
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Principles & Values Donald Trump: Attended military academy & Wharton Business School. Bernie Sanders: Registered Independent; calls himself a democratic socialist. |
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Social Security Ben Carson: Each person should be responsible for their own pension. Ben Carson: Gradually raise the age of eligibility for benefits. Ben Carson: Individuals responsible for pension; with federal supplement. Ben Carson: Raise retirement age gradually; & forbid raiding Trust Fund. |
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Tax Reform Mark Green: Eliminate Hall tax: 6% on unearned interest and dividends. |
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Technology Lindsey Graham: Designate 25 "manufacturing universities" for engineers. Jim Oberweis: Protect intellectual property rights, including lawsuits. |
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War & Peace Rand Paul: Don't get stuck in Cold War idea of tweaking Russia. |
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Welfare & Poverty Mary Mayhew: Time limits on welfare benefits, to promote employment. |
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