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(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com) |
from Gubernatorial campaign websites (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Abortion Mike Parson: Solidly pro-life; supports protecting rights of the unborn. Christine Hallquist: Protect a women's right to choose. Jeff Johnson: Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn. Bill Schuette: Supports the rights of the unborn. Jared Fisher: Pro-life because pregnancy involves two persons. Steve Barlock: Protect the rights of the most innocent heartbeats. Andrew White: Firm proponent of women's right to make her own decisions. Casey Cagle: Every child is a gift from God; 100% pro-life. David Hadley: Pregnancy is a woman's decision, but restrictions ok. Gary Richardson: Life is a beautiful gift from our Father who created us. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to reproduce. Wink Hartman: Protect life from conception to natural death. Deedra Abboud: Keep women's reproductive health services in ObamaCare. Jay Gonzalez: Close the federal gap in funding for Planned Parenthood. Mark Green: A fetus is a human being with rights. Mark Green: Mother and fetus are two distinct people, even before birth. Andy McGuire: Restore Planned Parenthood funding from the dark ages. Scott Wagner: Protecting life is one of my guiding principles. |
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Budget & Economy Lupe Valdez: Economy should provide security & opportunity. Philip Levine: An economy that works for all Floridians. Mike Parson: Supports economic growth with accountability on taxes. Mike Dunleavy: Out of control spending has to stop; but taxing won't work. Bill Schuette: Make better jobs cutting taxes, regulations and wastefulness. Mick Cornett: History of developing budget based on needs of the community. Ben Jealous: Rebuild economy that doesn't leave anyone behind. Paulette Jordan: The way to a strong economy is investing in innovation. Yancey McGill: Audit the budget and the state pension fnud. David Garcia: 15-county strategy to invest in Arizona businesses. George Brauchler: Requested pay cut & budget cut as County Commissioner. Cary Kennedy: $5.1M annual earnings from diversifying city investments. Victor Mitchell: To save jobs, we must halt any kind of tax increase. Victor Mitchell: In an over regulated Colorado, regulations need to be cut. Setti Warren: Closed $40M deficit in city of Newton & maintained services. Casey Cagle: Expect state government to balance budget & reduce waste. Gary Richardson: Curb wasteful spending in our state government. Tommy Battle: $750M in city spending to generate $2.5B private investment. Wink Hartman: Low balanced budget without political gridlock. Chris Countryman: Prepare financially for new, or expanding, state programs. Prasad Srinivasan: Connecticut regulations are choking growth. Chris Kennedy: Invest in economic incubators; create jobs for our kids. Brad Little: Come out Great Recession with budget balanced. Andy McGuire: No more handouts for big corporations. Andy McGuire: Strategize for economic development in rural Iowa. Ameya Pawar: Pushed economic development projects totaling $300 million. John Chiang: Found $8 billion in government waste, fraud, & abuse. Scott Wagner: Spur economic growth at greater rate than government growth. |
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Civil Rights Lupe Valdez: Pledges to fight for equality for gay community. Molly Kelly: One of the first legislators to vote for marriage equality. Philip Levine: History of being a fierce champion for LGBTQ rights. Christine Hallquist: Wants Vermont to welcome all groups, including marginalized. Laura Kelly: Reinstate Equal Protection for LGBTQ+ state workers. Lori Swanson: Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights. Bill Lee: Common sense view of gender: there are two sexes. Tony Evers: Fight clandestine discrimination against LGBTQ people. Ben Jealous: Experience as Civil Rights leader will move state forward. Andrew Gillum: Staunch supporter of LGBT rights. Andy McGuire: Conversion therapy is torture, not treatment. Cary Kennedy: Gender pay equity in government and across the state. Cary Kennedy: Ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy. Jared Fisher: Treat LGBTQ like others; and some gender-neutral bathrooms. Nate Boulton: Defended LGBTQ nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools. Rebecca Otto: Address racial inequality gaps with social justice. Steve Barlock: Opposes pay equity; don't mandate equal outcomes. Andrew White: No more political games; fight for all human rights. David Hadley: Recognize same-sex marriages, with religious exemptions. David Hadley: Merit, not racial quotas, for college admissions. Delaine Eastin: Commissioned first State Dept. of Education LGBT Task Force. Ed Perlmutter: Equal pay for equal work: close the gender gap. Ed Perlmutter: Recognize same-sex marriage and equal benefits. Steve Marchand: Lead movement towards LGBTQ equality. Tim Walz: No discrimination because of who they love. Tim Walz: Freedom from discrimination is elemental concept of nation. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to marry. Chris Countryman: No discrimination based on orientation or gender identity. Chris Countryman: Ok to refuse church services to gay couples. Jay Gonzalez: Continue Massachusetts leadership like on marriage equality. Erin Murphy: Confront divisive geography, gender, race and class. Rebecca Otto: Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community. |
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Corporations Molly Kelly: Put an end to the tax breaks for wealthy corporations. Philip Levine: Stop special interest tax breaks in Tallahassee. Allan Fung: Lower costs to business helps them grow. Andria Tupola: Cut corporate taxes and unnecessary regulation. Jeff Johnson: Help small business and embrace all present and future jobs. Laura Kelly: Recharge the economy via growth in new industries. Fred Hubbell: Stop giving unproductive tax credits to big corporations. Drew Edmondson: Close tax loopholes as one means to a fair budget. Walker Stapleton: Use common-sense cost-benefit analysis to create good jobs. Richard Cordray: Nurture small businesses rooted in local communities. Dan Schwartz: Bringing in high tech business will help increase paychecks. Adam Laxalt: Remove barriers to job creation and business expansion. Jared Fisher: Too many regulations work as roadblocks for business growth. Doug Robinson: To help the economy, government has to get out of the way. Deedra Abboud: Press business on needs of workers, environment. Nate Boulton: Tax credits & corporate giveaways have hurt economy. Adam Putnam: Cut regulations & taxes for farms & businesses. George Brauchler: Protect business from excessive regulation. Casey Cagle: Keep taxes on business that create jobs low. Daniel Biss: The rich have set up a system that benefits them. Gary Richardson: End special tax breaks encouraged by lobbyists. Jim Renacci: Reduce the corporate tax rate to 25%, and individuals too. Bob Harlow: Competitive grants to small business plus startup incubators. Brian Kemp: Invest Georgia Exemption: first business $1M in exempt IPO. Mary Taylor: Common Sense Initiative: reform Ohio's regulatory policies. Prasad Srinivasan: Financial assessment of new regulations on small businesses. Chris Kennedy: Celebrate family businesses, not consolidation & conformity. Andy McGuire: State loans for new or expanding small town businesses. |
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Crime Lupe Valdez: End the era of mass incarceration, plus major reforms. Philip Levine: Top-down & bottom-up audit of the Department of Corrections. Keith Stern: Convicts should serve in same state where sentenced. Jeff Johnson: Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences. Mike Dunleavy: Attack crime with aggressive response. Bill Schuette: History of getting justice for rape victims. Ben Jealous: Smart-on-crime policies that create a just system for all. Abdul El-Sayed: Move from prison to productive citizenship. Cary Kennedy: Mass incarceration has a devastating impact. David Garcia: Prisons are costly substitute for mental health treatment. Steve Barlock: Support death penalty's use as intended. Jay Gonzalez: Treat underlying conditions that contribute to crime. Jay Gonzalez: Over-incarceration has terrible costs for society. J.B. Pritzker: Against death penalty; rectify wrongful convictions. Nate Boulton: Public safety & police can't be done on the cheap. George Brauchler: Defend local law enforcement and provide resources. George Brauchler: Create specialized units to fight crime. Connie Pillich: Worked as public defender, and challenged predatory lenders. David Hadley: Supports death penalty; tracking sex offenders; and more. David Hadley: Prevent schools from covering up staff sexual abuse. Tina Liebling: Officers should control situation without deadly force. Tina Liebling: More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail. Stacey Abrams: Voted YES on criminalizing "up-skirting". Stacey Abrams: Voted NO on 10-year minimum for assaulting a cop. Chris Countryman: Creative and cost effective ways to deter crime. Prasad Srinivasan: Increase penalties for human trafficking and animal abuse. Marty Jackley: Joint federal-state cooperation to reduce violent crime. Mark Green: Increase penalties for assaults on police officers. |
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Drugs Molly Kelly: Help opioid users recover & rebuild. Christine Hallquist: Treat opiate crisis as a public health issue. Bill Schuette: The opioid epidemic cannot be solved with just arresting. Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers. Marc Molinaro: Look into why people become addicted and help them. Walt Maddox: Substance abuse should have its own cabinet-level officer. Ben Jealous: Recognizes the suffering caused from the opioid epidemic. Abdul El-Sayed: End marijuana prohibition; tax it and regulate it. Karl Dean: Provide treatment for opioids while stepping up prosecution. Tommy Ahlquist: More law enforcement & clinical resources for opioid crisis. Doug Robinson: Do better by preventing addiction & promoting natural high. Doug Robinson: Children need to be protected from the dangers of pot. George Brauchler: Must increase mental health & drug treatment programs. Victor Mitchell: Marijuana revenues are being "ripped off" in the status quo. Victor Mitchell: THC is dangerous, but voters ok'ed the pot amendment. David Hadley: $85 million funding for drug and gang enforcement programs. Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly. Stacey Abrams: Expand list of conditions for medical marijuana. Stacey Abrams: Add fentanyl to list of criminalized opioids. Rich Leopold: Services for people still suffering with addiction. Prasad Srinivasan: Expand medical marijuana eligibility. Prasad Srinivasan: Combat the state's opioid crisis. Andy McGuire: Fund programs for mental health. |
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Education Lupe Valdez: The right education starts with fixing school finance system. Molly Kelly: Veto any effort to take money away from public schools. Philip Levine: Invest in public schools; stop funds to private/charters. Keith Stern: Give education control back to the local districts. Keith Stern: Technical schools train for well-paying, in-demand jobs. Christine Hallquist: Supports public schools; does not want them privatized. Jeff Johnson: Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs. Bill Schuette: Give parents more choices for their kids' education. Laura Kelly: Great schools plus early learning equal a bright future. Laura Kelly: Kids should not be afraid of guns when going to school. Lori Swanson: Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support. Marc Molinaro: Give back education decisions to local cities & towns. Mick Cornett: Says teachers deserve raises that equal the regional average. Walt Maddox: Proposes a state lottery to transform the education system. Ben Jealous: Raise school spending with gambling revenue & legalized pot. Fred Hubbell: School systems and teachers know best what they need. Drew Edmondson: The future depends on investing in education and kids. Walker Stapleton: Charter schools give low-cost, high quality education choice. Paulette Jordan: Spending wiser will help create funds to invest in education. Paulette Jordan: Invest in STEM technology in high school to drive economy. Yancey McGill: $11.7B on schools and we're ranked as the worst state. Dan Schwartz: Parents need to have choices in school selections. Karl Dean: Expand access to vocational training programs. Karl Dean: Increase teacher pay; more resources for schools. Karl Dean: Supports charters; opposes vouchers. Andrew White: Close $5 billion property tax loophole to aid schools. J.B. Pritzker: Increase state funding for public schools. J.B. Pritzker: Invest in higher education to attract jobs & businesses. Nate Boulton: State must fund public schools, not voucher schemes. Nate Boulton: Supports teacher's unions to attract best teachers. Adam Putnam: Parental control of education, not state or federal. George Brauchler: Local control instead of one-size-fits-all education models. George Brauchler: Colorado should lead in STEM education. Cary Kennedy: Authored Amendment 23: Fund education & repair schools. Cary Kennedy: Preschool & kindergarten for every child. Victor Mitchell: College need to become more affordable in Colorado. Setti Warren: Invest in new school facilities & classroom resources. Alec Ross: One Economy: Internet & content to low-income schools. Casey Cagle: Options for public charter, private school or home schooling. David Garcia: Expert edu-scholar in education research and policy. David Hadley: Let military families choose any public school district. Delaine Eastin: In 1965, California led American education; we can do better. Delaine Eastin: Combined higher education and K-12 schools into one bond. Delaine Eastin: Oppose Prop 187 targeting immigrant students in classrooms. Ed Perlmutter: Invest in our public education system. Ed Perlmutter: Increase Pell grants; reduce student loan interest rates. Gary Richardson: A child's zip code shouldn't determine quality of education. Jim Renacci: Top-down, one-size-fits-all approach has proven ineffective. Stacey Abrams: Help students from early learning thru post-secondary school. Steve Marchand: Quality public education from pre-K to H.S. to college. Tim Walz: Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. Tim Walz: Student Non-Discrimination Act: address anti-gay bullying. Tina Liebling: Fully fund our public education system at the state level. Tina Liebling: Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options. Wink Hartman: Solemn state responsibility to ensure education resources. Stacey Abrams: Chief Turnaround Officers for low-performing schools. Stacey Abrams: Voted NO on $42M more tax credits for private schools. Bob Harlow: Fund every student above the national per-pupil average. Chris Countryman: Cutting the education budget is never a solution. Chris Countryman: Provide funding for college outside of sports scholarhips. Jay Gonzalez: Fierce advocate for high-quality early education. Chris Kennedy: Need-based scholarships is educational justice. Chris Kennedy: Poor-rich mobility begins early in school. Mark Green: One-time deal for college dropouts: money for second half. Andy McGuire: Restore cuts: put students ahead of lobbyists. Andy McGuire: Restore $21M in cuts to higher education. Ameya Pawar: Give city families the schools they seek out in suburbs. |
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Energy & Oil Philip Levine: Against offshore drilling; invest instead in solar energy. Philip Levine: Effectively tackled challenges of climate change in Miami. Keith Stern: Goal to convert to 75% renewable energy will hurt Vermont. Christine Hallquist: Supports Solar Pathways plan of 90% renewable energy by 2050. Ben Jealous: Will set deadline to change to 100% clean, renewable energy. Drew Edmondson: Applauds oil and gas reps for backing up restoring GPT to 7%. Walker Stapleton: Work with energy industry and protect energy resources. Richard Cordray: Clean energy provides jobs AND improves air quality. Cynthia Nixon: Get off fossil fuels and move to renewable energy. Andrew Gillum: Climate change is a real; transition to clean energy. Andrew White: Believes in climate change and will act to address it. John Kasich: Balance low-cost & environment by pursuing all sources. John Kasich: Supports Keystone XL, clean coal; and "smart grid". Deedra Abboud: Clean energy would impact economic inequality. Nate Boulton: 50% renewable energy by 2025. Jared Fisher: Clean energy means jobs. Jared Fisher: Renewable energy makes economic sense. Setti Warren: Support use of wind, solar, & other renewable energy. David Hadley: Ban off-shore oil drilling; require 50% wind and solar. Ed Perlmutter: Responsibly develop fossil fuels plus all-of-the-above. Jim Renacci: We cannot afford to halt or discourage domestic exploration. Tina Liebling: 25% renewable energy by 2025. Bob Harlow: No new pipelines; no new strip-mines. Rich Leopold: Supports strong wind industry in Iowa. Danny Drew: Enacted sustainable, green energy policies. Mark Green: Registration fee surcharge for electric vehicles. Andy McGuire: Trump full of hot air on wind power. |
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Environment Lupe Valdez: Protect the environment by taking proactive measures. Molly Kelly: Make fishing & tourism industries safe from oil spills. Christine Hallquist: Advocate of environmental protections and mass transit. Jeff Johnson: Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them. Lori Swanson: Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution. Bill Lee: Cost-benefit analysis of agricultural regulations. Ben Jealous: Protecting environment will give back economic opportunities. Fred Hubbell: Protect water, air and topsoil resources. Walker Stapleton: Wants states to have seat at table on federal land decisions. Yancey McGill: Restructure environmental control; partner with agribusiness. Andrew Gillum: EPA protects our families from corporate toxic pollution. Andy McGuire: Put teeth into our water quality regulations. Karl Dean: Cuts to the EPA are unthinkable. Steve Barlock: Utilize abundant natural resources; no water restrictions. Jay Gonzalez: New revenue to fix our broken mass transit system. Bob Massie: Green Bank: capitalize on what nature provides us. Jay Gonzalez: Address water pollution despite Trump administration. Nate Boulton: Funding water trust fund improves safety & tourism. Jared Fisher: Teddy Roosevelt environmentalist: Explore new frontiers. Jared Fisher: Eco-tourism promotes economy AND outdoor recreation. David Hadley: Protect wildlife corridors and marine areas. Delaine Eastin: Pushed landfill cleanup and innovative recycling. Jim Renacci: Reduce Washington's adversarial red tape on farms. Tina Liebling: Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup. Daniel Biss: Spent his time as a legislator protecting our environment. Bob Harlow: Annual tests for heavy metals in all drinking water. Rich Leopold: Let's Go Outside: stewardship of Iowa's land, air, and water. Danny Drew: Restored Middletown's waterfront & public parks. Marty Jackley: Protect agricultural communities from the EPA's overreach. John Chiang: Safeguard our vast and precious natural resources. |
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Families & Children Lupe Valdez: Pro paid sick leave; choosing job over sick family is wrong. Molly Kelly: Supports and will sign for paid family and medical leave. Christine Hallquist: Pass paid family and medical leave insurance. Mike Dunleavy: Fought for parents to raise kids according to their values. Lori Swanson: Find options to make childcare affordable. Bill Lee: My faith informs my view of marriage. Cary Kennedy: Expand access to contraception. Bob Massie: Support Raise Up Agenda of paid family leave. J.B. Pritzker: Public/private partnership must invest in poor kids. Cary Kennedy: Help at-risk low-income kids with nurse home visits. Delaine Eastin: Prop 10: Raise tobacco taxes for early childhood development. Tina Liebling: High quality child care is essential for work. Marty Jackley: Save children from sexual exploitation and trafficking. Andy McGuire: Time for state Family/Medical Leave Act. |
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Foreign Policy Jay Gonzalez: Recognize Syrian refugees and others in need. Ed Perlmutter: Normalize relations with Cuba; lift the embargo. Chris Kennedy: Borrow the best ideas from around the world. Mark Green: Block Syrian refugees from coming to Tennessee. |
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Free Trade Andy McGuire: Unfair trade deals shut down factories & ship jobs overseas. Steve Barlock: Renegotiate NAFTA to reduce restrictions on Colorado. Ed Perlmutter: Opposed Free-Trade Agreements with Korea, Panama & Colombia. |
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Government Reform Lupe Valdez: Fight against discriminatory voter identification laws. Molly Kelly: Wants real campaign finance reform; no corporate donations. Keith Stern: Term limits will slow down path to lobbying. Allan Fung: Internal department to audit fraud, waste and corruption. Christine Hallquist: Work with state & locals to fix campaign finance system. Jeff Johnson: Government needs to give the power back to the people. Jeff Johnson: People make better decisions on spending than government. Bill Schuette: Terminate government pensions for those caught embezzling. Bill Schuette: Wants tax returns released from all top elected officials. Laura Kelly: Lobbyist reforms & increased legislative transparency. Lori Swanson: Fight to make campaign financing fairer & all-inclusive. Drew Edmondson: Advocate of open transparency; the public has right to know. Abdul El-Sayed: Fundamental right to be heard at the ballot box. Andy McGuire: Repeal the voter ID law; lengthen the absentee voting. Cary Kennedy: Cap election spending; eliminate corporate PAC contributions. David Garcia: Right to vote--and to have your vote counted--is sacred. Tommy Ahlquist: Term limits & campaign disclosure for statewide officials. Andrew White: Fight to end the non-competitive gerrymandering system. Jay Gonzalez: Strong campaign finance policies ensure democracy's promise. George Brauchler: A record of official transparency. Jared Fisher: Governor must lead with accountability & transparency. Cary Kennedy: Transparency in public finance: publish online. Setti Warren: Public records laws for open and transparent governing. Ed Perlmutter: Citizens United is worst decision in recent history. Steve Marchand: Stop discouraging voter turnout. Tina Liebling: Require disclosure of state legislature perks. Stacey Abrams: Exact-match process violates Voting Rights Act. Stacey Abrams: Stop redistricting voters of color to dilute their votes. Brian Kemp: Protect our elections from fraud with Voter ID. Scott Wagner: Legislatures should discuss more instead of pay raises. |
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Gun Control Lupe Valdez: For common sense gun control measures; keep community safe. Molly Kelly: Advocates universal background checks and more gun controls. Philip Levine: We need gun control reform with a common sense approach. Keith Stern: Supports 2nd Amendment; but some people will commit crimes. Mike Parson: For 2nd Amendment rights; keep federal government at bay. Jeff Johnson: Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals. Bill Schuette: Proud protector of the 2nd Amendment, NRA rates him "A". Lori Swanson: Supports variety of common sense gun safety reforms. Walker Stapleton: Supports 2nd Amendment rights; fight to protect them. Yancey McGill: We will not surrender our freedom to bear arms. Abdul El-Sayed: No gun possession for convicted domestic abusers. Abdul El-Sayed: Take on the corporate gun lobby; enough is enough. Cary Kennedy: Ban assault weapons; fight the NRA & gun lobby. Jared Fisher: Second Amendment represents freedom & our American heritage. Andrew White: Not anti-gun but we need universal background checks. Ben Jealous: Wants governor to join multi-state coalition on gun control. Jay Gonzalez: Ban assault weapons and gun silencers. Adam Putnam: Expanded concealed weapon licenses program; largest in US. George Brauchler: Supports guns for self-defense. Casey Cagle: Expand citizens' ability to protect themselves & families. Gary Richardson: Completely supportive of the Second Amendment. Stacey Abrams: Gun-carry license doesn't apply to "campus carry". Mark Green: Strong, unwavering pro-2nd Amendment voting record. Scott Wagner: 2nd Amendment is one of our constitutional freedoms. |
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Health Care Lupe Valdez: Must expand Medicaid; give access to rural communities. Molly Kelly: Backed Medicaid expansion; opposes efforts to limit access. Philip Levine: Expand Medicaid; give healthcare access to everyone. Keith Stern: Healthcare the community way through medical cost sharing. Christine Hallquist: Wants to lay groundwork for universal healthcare system. Jeff Johnson: For multi state buying, selling insurance across state lines. Laura Kelly: Expand Medicaid for more coverage and jobs. Lori Swanson: Plans to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all. Mick Cornett: Wants personal responsibility part of a healthcare approach. Walt Maddox: Expand Medicaid so all citizens receive care. Ben Jealous: Medicare-for-all is the answer to make healthcare affordable. Fred Hubbell: Stop Medicaid privatization; it failed the most vulnerable. Drew Edmondson: Reverse decision and accept Medicaid expansion funds. Richard Cordray: ObamaCare saves lives and improves health. Cynthia Nixon: No one should suffer due to unaffordable health care. Andrew Gillum: Healthcare should be a fundamental right. Jared Fisher: Free market achieves both affordable AND effective care. Karl Dean: Expand Medicaid for low-income families. Steve Barlock: Oppose single-payer; oppose healthcare red tape. Andrew White: 4-step plan to reduce healthcare costs for everyone. Bob Massie: Healthcare "entitlement" is Constitutional "life & liberty". Deedra Abboud: Single payer health care is the goal. J.B. Pritzker: Irresponsible to not fully fund Medicaid. Nate Boulton: Focus on vulnerable people rather than corporate profits. George Brauchler: Repeal Obamacare; local control of Medicaid. Victor Mitchell: Insurance is not necessary for primary care. Victor Mitchell: ObamaCare doesn't work for 50% of people today. Setti Warren: Move us towards single-payer healthcare. David Hadley: Government-run health care reduces quality & increases costs. Ed Perlmutter: ObamaCare enhances health of America's families and workers. Jim Renacci: Competition & tort reform instead of ObamaCare. Matt Dean: Repeal MNSure; it has harmed thousands. Steve Marchand: System should be stable, affordable, and accessible. Tina Liebling: ObamaCare was a valiant attempt but did not go far enough. Deedra Abboud: Don't repeal, but improve ObamaCare. Bob Harlow: Full health coverage of your choice, capped at 9% of income. Chris Countryman: Quality affordable care available to everyone. Rich Leopold: Our handling of mental illness & medical coverage is abysmal. Jay Gonzalez: Health insurance coverage for low-income residents. Prasad Srinivasan: Stop bureaucrats looking over doctor's shoulders. Prasad Srinivasan: Stop treating hospitals like piggy banks to close budget gap. Marty Jackley: States stopped ObamaCare's forced Medicaid expansion. Chris Kennedy: Treat the mentally ill instead of jailing them. Chris Kennedy: Don't punish the hospitals; don't divide them from doctors. Mark Green: Expanding Medicaid is naive; ObamaCare is crumbling. Mark Green: Align MD Foundation: care for underserved populations. Andy McGuire: Healthcare is a right for all Iowans. Andy McGuire: Reduce costs through preventive care, lower drug prices. |
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Homeland Security Lupe Valdez: Wants all veterans to receive the benefits they have earned. Molly Kelly: Take care of the veterans and meet their needs. Philip Levine: Military veterans should receive the benefits they deserve. Allan Fung: Property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Fred Hubbell: Respects and honors the military's courage and sacrifices. Cary Kennedy: Tax deductions for veterans, plus more state services. Catherine Templeton: SC builds soldiers & embraces our heroes. Andrew White: Help first responders with citizen-led response teams. Adam Putnam: Make Florida the most military friendly & vet friendly state. George Brauchler: Uniformed service includes tour in Iraq. Victor Mitchell: "Big brother government" is terribly intrusive. Connie Pillich: Advocate for veterans, financially and community. David Garcia: Trained as a nuclear/bio/chemical warfare specialist. David Hadley: Strong champion for the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Jim Renacci: Ensure Armed Forces have resources they need; end sequester. Tim Walz: Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years. Tim Walz: Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans. Stacey Abrams: Give military base residents tuition & teaching certificates. Mark Green: Care for returning vets' unseen scars of war. |
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Immigration Lupe Valdez: Wants immigration reform that gives a pathway to citizenship. Molly Kelly: Strongly opposes Trump's immigration and border law changes. Philip Levine: Fully supports a pathway to citizenship for immigrants. Jeff Johnson: Opposes sanctuary state and all sanctuary cities. Ben Jealous: For society to be healthy all members need to be embraced. Walker Stapleton: Sanctuary cities are a direct threat to public safety. Yancey McGill: Do everything to prevent illegal immigrants in our state. Andrew White: Weak borders are "Open for Business" for criminals. Andrew White: Sanctuary City laws force police to do border patrol work. Raul Labrador: Building wall is critical step against illegal immigrants. Raul Labrador: Toughen laws against illegal immigrants. Ed Perlmutter: Pass comprehensive immigration reform. Steve Marchand: 1st-generation American; sees positive power of immigration. Stacey Abrams: Colleges need not act as immigration enforcement officers. Jay Gonzalez: No round-up of immigrants by National Guard. Jay Gonzalez: Safe Communities: no Muslim registry; no state enforcement. |
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Jobs Molly Kelly: Recognize and value the contributions of older workers. Molly Kelly: Raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Philip Levine: For raising minimum wage; let local communities decide rate. Christine Hallquist: Unions are crucial to the balance of power. Christine Hallquist: $15 minimum wage, plus job retraining for displaced workers. Mike Dunleavy: The only path forward to new jobs is to encourage businesses. Laura Kelly: Future jobs need creative, innovative strategic investments. Lori Swanson: Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills. Mick Cornett: History of creating jobs and bringing in new industry. Walt Maddox: Will make workforce training and development his priority. Ben Jealous: Knows firsthand the benefits of working union jobs. Ben Jealous: Fight to raise minimum wage to $15/hr. Fred Hubbell: Believes in unions and equitable collective bargaining. Paulette Jordan: Raise minimum wage in increments. Jeff Apodaca: Turn New Mexico around: equal pay for women. Deedra Abboud: $15 minimum wage and paid sick time. J.B. Pritzker: Private initiatives can create new jobs. J.B. Pritzker: State & local business share vocational training. J.B. Pritzker: Uphold unions and living wage. Nate Boulton: $15 minimum wage indexed to inflation. Cary Kennedy: Target tax cuts for job creation. Setti Warren: $15 minimum wage and paid family leave. Tina Liebling: Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages. Tina Liebling: Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively. Tommy Battle: 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act: 17,000 new jobs. Bob Harlow: Repeal Walker's legislation that banned unionized workplaces. Chris Countryman: Current minimum wage barely meets worker needs. Prasad Srinivasan: Renegotiate our union contracts with state employees. Chris Kennedy: Pro-business AND pro-labor; ran all-union shop. Erin Murphy: Reliable jobs that pay a living wage. Andy McGuire: Dedicate resources to apprenticeships & job training. Andy McGuire: Raise the minimum wage to $15/hr. Andy McGuire: Restoring collective bargaining for Iowa workers. Tim Walz: Close the wage gap that still exists between women and men. |
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Principles & Values Lupe Valdez: Supports Texas Bill of Rights, rooted in Democratic values. Christine Hallquist: Monthly town halls and weekly audio broadcasts as governor. Mick Cornett: God and church are main components of his value system. Bill Lee: Don't exclude faith from public life. J.B. Pritzker: Who needs another rich guy running for office? Jared Fisher: Master of time management: time is our greatest asset. Jared Fisher: Started renewable-energy-based tourism business. Connie Pillich: Announced candidacy on route of Cincinnati Women's March. Gary Richardson: Freedom to work & worship free of government interference. Tim Walz: Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. Tommy Battle: Conservative values from first job in his dad's restaurant. Tommy Battle: Longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Daniel Biss: Took on the political machine & won with creative solutions. Brian Kemp: State Senator and Secretary of State. Rich Leopold: I'm a person of faith; I volunteer with faith-based groups. Mark Green: Conservative Christian and State Senator. |
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Social Security Jeff Johnson: End the taxation of social security benefits. Yancey McGill: Only 4% of SC seniors are served by the government. Bob Harlow: Balance budget but protect Social Security and Medicare. David Hadley: Raise state employee retirement age & make pensions portable. Ed Perlmutter: Opposes private accounts for Social Security. Daniel Biss: Help give retirement security to millions of workers. |
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Tax Reform Mike Parson: Wants legislative approval on big ticket tax expenditures. Jeff Johnson: Growth comes from lower spending and increased take-home pay. Fred Hubbell: Equitable tax system, instead of one based on who you know. Yancey McGill: Lower taxes; more local control; fewer regulations. Jared Fisher: Cement our reputation as pro-business, tax-friendly state. Patricia Morgan: Rhode Islanders relocate to avoid the confiscatory death tax. Andrew White: Unfair tax burden at state level on homeowners. Deedra Abboud: A millionaire's tax for those at the top. J.B. Pritzker: Illinois needs progressive income tax. George Brauchler: Supports Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Cary Kennedy: Tax rebates for seniors & disabled. Setti Warren: Eliminate tax breaks; wealthy pay their fair share. Casey Cagle: Businesses and families flourish when tax burden is low. David Hadley: Oppose sales and income tax hikes in Proposition 30. Gary Richardson: Smaller government, less taxes, and eliminate waste. Jim Renacci: Our tax code is broken; comprehensive reform needed. Stacey Abrams: Ask everyone to do their fair share. Steve Marchand: Oppose tax cuts for small number of large companies. Tina Liebling: Progressives taxation with a 4th tier for wealthiest. Wink Hartman: Simplify the tax-code and promote pro-growth policies. Stacey Abrams: Keep graduated income tax instead of 5.4% flat tax. Mary Taylor: Reduce personal income tax; eliminate franchise tax. Prasad Srinivasan: Opposed tax increases; shrink size of government. Prasad Srinivasan: We must control taxes and spending. Scott Wagner: Don't burden retirees with excessive property taxes. |
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Technology Philip Levine: Infrastructure must be modernized to meet 21st century needs. Keith Stern: Cut spending by $100M and put half into infrastructure. Christine Hallquist: Grow the economy by connecting all to fiber optic cable. Christine Hallquist: Invest in transportation infrastructure, give access to all. Jeff Johnson: Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system. Laura Kelly: Invest in rural highway and digital infrastructure needs. Lori Swanson: Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure. Marc Molinaro: Vows to repair infrastructure by cutting through red tape. Mick Cornett: Rebuilding roads and bridges creates jobs & grows economy. Walt Maddox: Crumbling infrastructure threatens safety and job growth. Ben Jealous: Make investment in infrastructure a must-have priority. Walker Stapleton: Will restore transparency and accountability to CDOT. Jay Gonzalez: Don't just re-arrange deck chairs on Transportation Titanic. Bob Massie: Replace patchwork projects with world-class public transit. Doug Robinson: Infrastructure via government efficiency & private solutions. George Brauchler: Improve roads without raising taxes. Cary Kennedy: Transit Oriented Development & develop airport commercially. Setti Warren: Reconstruct roadways; establish innovation centers. Setti Warren: Public transportation systems are underfunded. Alec Ross: Obama/Clinton advisor on internet freedom & technology. Casey Cagle: Invest in good roads and a deepened harbor. David Hadley: Stop the wasteful high-speed rail project. Ed Perlmutter: Land humans on Mars by 2033. Gary Richardson: Dismantle the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Stacey Abrams: We must invest in public infrastructure. Steve Marchand: Invest in NH infrastructure so businesses want to grow here. Tim Walz: Safeguard our online activity from public scrutiny. Daniel Biss: PhD from MIT; math professor at U. Chicago. Stacey Abrams: Creates commission on Transit Governance and Funding. Bob Harlow: 1 Gb internet in every home, plus 200 mph high speed rail. Brian Kemp: Webpage & app for voter registration & sample ballot. |
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War & Peace Ed Perlmutter: Supports the Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation Agreement. Ed Perlmutter: Airstrikes and more, to degrade & destroy ISIS capabilities. Hunter Hill: I fought to defend our values in Afghanistan and Iraq. Tim Walz: Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mark Green: Wrote book about capture of Saddam Hussein. |
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Welfare & Poverty Allan Fung: More work/volunteer requirements in welfare benefits. Bill Schuette: Welfare must balance hand up aid with helping able find work. |
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