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from PBS News Hour (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion John Hickenlooper: Supports access to abortion. Wayne Messam: Trust women to make their own decisions; period. Andrew Yang: Male legislators shouldn't decide female reproductive rights. John Hickenlooper: Fight GOP-controlled legislatures' restrictive abortion laws. Steve Bullock: 100 percent rating from NARAL. Tom Steyer: Pro-choice, & only work for pro-choice candidates. Amy Klobuchar: Make abortions safe and make them rare. Bernie Sanders: Few or no government limits on abortion. Beto O`Rourke: Oppose limiting abortions to under 20 weeks of pregnancy. Bill Weld: Remove anti-abortion language from GOP platform. Jay Inslee: Allow taxpayer-funded family planning clinics. Julian Castro: Allow abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Kamala Harris: Don't limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Kirsten Gillibrand: Fewer limits on abortion; no 20-week ban. Tulsi Gabbard: Abortion should remain legal and accessible. |
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Budget & Economy Andrew Yang: Measure standard of living instead of GDP. Donald Trump: Government must cut spending more. Joe Sestak: Tax breaks for investment in small business, startups. |
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Civil Rights Amy Klobuchar: Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business. Joe Sestak: Military should welcome transgendered "with open arms". Steve Bullock: Prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. Andrew Yang: Supports LGBTQ rights. Bernie Sanders: 1983: Approved "Gay Rights Day" in Burlington Vermont. Bill Weld: Supports gay marriage. Jay Inslee: Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state. John Hickenlooper: Supports gay marriage and LGBTQ rights. Kamala Harris: Let transgender people access the bathroom of their choice. Kirsten Gillibrand: End the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. |
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Corporations Marianne Williamson: Repeal corporate tax cuts. Tom Steyer: Take the corporate control out of politics. John Delaney: Raise corporate taxes to pay for infrastructure. Kamala Harris: New fees on banks and financial institutions. |
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Crime Cory Booker: Make lynching a hate crime. Kirsten Gillibrand: Advocate for victims of sexual assault. |
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Education Joe Sestak: Push colleges to limit tuition increases. Eric Swalwell: College bargain: no-interest loans & debt-free college. Marianne Williamson: Provide teachers autonomy as well as compensation. Pete Buttigieg: Charter schools have a place in the school ecosystem. Elizabeth Warren: Support teacher unions on this time of crisis. Julian Castro: Two free years of higher education. Kamala Harris: Free tuition at four-year public colleges. Kirsten Gillibrand: Make public higher education debt-free. Tulsi Gabbard: Tuition-free community college for all. |
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Energy & Oil Eric Swalwell: Support for Green New Deal and Paris climate accord. Steve Bullock: Re-enter Paris climate agreement. Amy Klobuchar: Rejoin Paris climate deal; meet UN goals. Beto O`Rourke: Return to Paris climate agreement. Elizabeth Warren: Supports the idea of a Green New Deal. Julian Castro: Rejoin the Paris Climate Treaty. Kamala Harris: Don't withdraw from the Paris climate accord. Kirsten Gillibrand: Limit then cap-and-trade carbon emissions. Tulsi Gabbard: No more fossil fuels for electricity by 2050. |
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Environment Kamala Harris: 100% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. |
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Families & Children Bill de Blasio: Signed a paid sick leave and safe leave plan into law. Eric Swalwell: No firearms for people with history of domestic violence. Marianne Williamson: Provide free or affordable lunches & breakfasts for students. Cory Booker: Opposes family separation policy at southern border. Kirsten Gillibrand: Make childcare more affordable and accessible. |
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Foreign Policy John Hickenlooper: Supports a strong NATO, strengthening ties with allies. Jay Inslee: Welcome Syrian refugees. Steve Bullock: Block foreign influence on elections; end Cuba embargo. Cory Booker: Re-examine relationship with Saudi Arabia. |
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Free Trade Julian Castro: Renegotiate NAFTA. Steve Bullock: End reckless trade war with China. Beto O`Rourke: Support NAFTA and TPP. Cory Booker: No fast-track trade authority for Trans-Pacific Partnership. John Delaney: Supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership. John Hickenlooper: No tariffs on goods from China and Europe. Kirsten Gillibrand: Renegotiate NAFTA; add environmental protections. |
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Government Reform Steve Bullock: Overturn Citizens United; ban SuperPACs. Amy Klobuchar: Honest Ads Act: no more foreign meddling in elections. Bernie Sanders: Require disclosure of campaign expenditures over $10,000. Bill Weld: Blow up unnecessary state agencies. Kirsten Gillibrand: Overturn Citizens United; refuse corporate PAC donations. |
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Gun Control Julian Castro: Ban assault weapons. Steve Bullock: Ban assault weapons. Tom Steyer: Register young voters to push for gun reform now. Bernie Sanders: Ban assault weapons; automatic background checks. Cory Booker: Require background checks; ban assault weapons. Kirsten Gillibrand: Ban high-capacity magazines; close gun-show loophole. Tulsi Gabbard: Ban assault weapons; require universal background checks. |
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Health Care Amy Klobuchar: Expand Medicare to age 55. Amy Klobuchar: Allow Medicare to directly negotiate prices. Eric Swalwell: Coverage for all, but don't eliminate private insurers. Joe Sestak: Create "public option," allow Canadian drug imports. Tom Steyer: Open Medicare to all who want it. Andrew Yang: ObamaCare is only a good first step. Beto O`Rourke: Medicare-X: government-run public option. Bill Weld: Supports increased Medicaid access. Cory Booker: Allow importing prescription drugs to lower Rx prices. Cory Booker: Backs Medicare-for-All. Jay Inslee: Take initial steps towards universal health care. John Delaney: No Medicare for All, but yes universal health care. Julian Castro: Medicare for all, paid for by tax on wealthy. Kamala Harris: End private health insurance with Medicare for All. Kirsten Gillibrand: Basic Health Program: offer lower-priced health insurance. Tulsi Gabbard: Supports Medicare-for-All; tax wealthiest 5% to pay for it. |
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Homeland Security Beto O`Rourke: Military should welcome transgender recruits. Cory Booker: Transgender troops should be allowed to serve. Tulsi Gabbard: Allow transgender Americans in the military. |
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Immigration Bill de Blasio: Created city ID so undocumented immigrants get healthcare. Eric Swalwell: Visit Northern Triangle to gain compassion for those fleeing. Joe Sestak: Establish path to citizenship, end family separation. Steve Bullock: Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border. Tom Steyer: Fight deportation and expand services for immigrants. Amy Klobuchar: Increase legal immigration but don't abolish ICE. Andrew Yang: Boost funding for U.S. ports of entry. Bernie Sanders: Restructure ICE; don't necessarily abolish it. Beto O`Rourke: Path to citizenship for all DREAMers. Bill Weld: Trump's deportation policy is like Nazi Germany. Cory Booker: Supports DACA and DREAMers. John Delaney: Ending DACA program was cruel, heartless and mean-spirited. John Hickenlooper: Family separation policy is cruel and un-American. Julian Castro: Secure the border by using technology, not a wall. Kamala Harris: Re-examine ICE & start from scratch. Kirsten Gillibrand: Reimagine ICE; support DREAMers. |
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Jobs Tom Steyer: Supports right to a living wage. Cory Booker: Supports $15 minimum wage and guaranteed jobs. Jay Inslee: Increase minimum wage; ensure gender pay equity. |
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War & Peace Donald Trump: Walk away from Iranian nuclear talks; increase sanctions. Kamala Harris: Time for a political solution in Afghanistan. Amy Klobuchar: Keep US military presence in Syria. Andrew Yang: Repeal post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Bernie Sanders: End Syrian conflict; pull out U.S. troops. Beto O`Rourke: Discuss U.S. policy in Syria in a more meaningful way. Bill Weld: Supports non-nuclear proliferation efforts. Elizabeth Warren: Withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. John Delaney: Withdraw military aid from Saudi forces fighting in Yemen. Julian Castro: Withdraw US troops from Syria. Kirsten Gillibrand: Withdraw from Afghanistan & Syria. Kirsten Gillibrand: End military aid to Saudi Arabia to attack Yemen. Tulsi Gabbard: End US support for Saudi-led conflict in Yemen. |
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Welfare & Poverty Andrew Yang: Freedom Dividend: create a universal basic income. |
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