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from Gubernatorial campaign websites (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Abortion David Vitter: Promote a positive culture of life. |
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Civil Rights Jack Conway: Same-sex marriage ban is last vestige of discrimination. Phil Bryant: States' rights should stop gay marriage in Mississippi. Jay Dardenne: Constitutional amendment against gay marriage. |
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Crime John Bel Edwards: End tax giveaways but keep funding for first responders. David Vitter: More community crime tips; more DNA testing; more options. Jay Dardenne: Require DNA testing for criminals; focus on victims' rights. |
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Drugs David Vitter: Strengthen penalties against meth and heroin dealers. Jack Conway: Fight prescription drug abuse; set up treatment centers. Robert Gray: OpEd: more interested in legalizing hemp than cutting taxes. |
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Education Jay Dardenne: Common Core's high standards move LA in the right direction. David Vitter: Get Louisiana out of Common Core. Matt Bevin: End education monopoly with school choice and vouchers. Robert Gray: Supports MAEP, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program. |
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Energy & Oil Jack Conway: Maintain low energy rates by protecting coal economy. Matt Bevin: Fight against EPA's relentless attacks on the coal industry. |
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Environment Jack Conway: Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. Jay Dardenne: His 1989 flood protection ordinance prevented storm damage. Jay Dardenne: Chairs Wetland Foundation's Resilient Communities forums. |
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Government Reform Jay Dardenne: Tighten disclosure rules for lobbyists, to limit influence. David Vitter: Led and won the fight for state term limits. Jay Dardenne: 2006: Worked with other states to prevent voter fraud. Jay Dardenne: Championed increased early voting sites and hours. Jay Dardenne: Cut The Fat: end slush funds in state spending. |
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Gun Control Jack Conway: Believes in right to bear arms and self-protection. Phil Bryant: Concealed carry without permit; that's a fundamental right. |
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Health Care David Vitter: Fight to repeal the fatally flawed ObamaCare. Jack Conway: Recovered $600M by suing providers for Medicaid fraud. Matt Bevin: Disband KYNECT immediately; transition to federal system. |
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Homeland Security Jack Conway: Protect veterans and active servicemembers from fraud. Phil Bryant: Tax credit for hiring unemployed veterans. Phil Bryant: Keep C-130J aircraft production in Mississippi; we need them. Jay Dardenne: Thank & remember our fallen heroes. |
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Immigration David Vitter: Led Senate's Border Security and Enforcement First caucus. David Vitter: Block federal funds going to sanctuary cities. |
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Jobs Jack Conway: Right to organize is pathway to middle class. Matt Bevin: Replace prevailing wage requirements with Right-to-Work. |
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Local Issues David Vitter: Create and fund coastal restoration master plan. |
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Principles & Values Robert Gray: Confederate flag shouldn't be associated with state flag. |
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Social Security Matt Bevin: Replace public pension system with 401(k) for new employees. Jay Dardenne: Merge Elderly Affairs & Veterans Affairs into one department. |
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Tax Reform Matt Bevin: Reduce tax revenue: not simple revenue neutrality. Robert Gray: We need more people paying taxes by having jobs. Jay Dardenne: 1991: Fought $500 million tax increase. Jay Dardenne: Repeal the death tax & the gift tax. |
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Technology Jay Dardenne: Pick Your Passion: promote Louisiana travel with new brand. |
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