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| 2020 Election: | Joe Biden's book | Cory Booker's book | Pete Buttigieg's book | Kamala Harris' book | Bernie Sanders' book | Donald Trump's book | 2018 Senate Debates |
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(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com) |
from Survey of 2020 Senate campaign websites (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Abortion Lauren Witzke: Life begins at conception; constitutional change necessary. Mark Ronchetti: Unborn babies just happen to be living inside their mother. Abby Broyles: Women are capable of making their own health care decisions. Ben Ray Lujan: Ensure that abortion remains safe and legal. Jason Lewis: Pro-life; endorsed by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. Jon Ossoff: Will only vote to confirm judges who will uphold Roe v. Wade. Charles Booker: Women have the right to choose; Roe v. Wade must be upheld. Jo Rae Perkins: Strong pro-life from womb to tomb. Roger Marshall: Believes life begins at conception and should be protected. Hirsh Singh: New Jersey should promote a philosophy of life, not death. Cal Cunningham: Politicians have no place between woman and her doctor. Sara Gideon: Protect & expand access to women's reproductive care. Matt Lieberman: A woman's body is not the property of the state. John Merrill: In Alabama legislature worked on laws protecting the unborn. Theresa Greenfield: Women should have access to safe affordable health care. Dave Lindstrom: Led local fight against funding Planned Parenthood. Barbara Bollier: Protect women's privacy in their medical decisions. Michael Franken: Codify Roe v. Wade; fully fund Planned Parenthood. Raphael Warnock: Supports Roe and a woman's right to choose. Steve Carlson: Abortion is population control, not healthcare. Rik Mehta: Protect unborn children from the moment of conception. Eddie Mauro: Fundamental right to make one's own health care decisions. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Protect reproductive rights. Antoine Pierce: Protect women's rights & autonomy. MJ Hegar: Politicians shouldn't legislate a woman's intimate decisions. Mark Kelly: Supports every woman's right to choose. Kimberly Graham: Defend Roe v. Wade. Manny Sethi: A strong supporter of the Heartbeat Bill. Sema Hernandez: Support Supreme Court nominees who will uphold Roe v. Wade. Teresa Tomlinson: A woman is the sole fiduciary of her body and any pregnancy. Tommy Tuberville: Current wave of infanticide is this generation's holocaust. Chris Janicek: I believe it is the woman's right to choose. Dave Lindstrom: Committed to culture of life; opposes late-term abortions. Bill Hagerty: Vehemently opposes taxpayer funds for abortion. Paul Romero: Defund Planned Parenthood. Bill O`Brien: I will support a culture of life. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Women, not politicians, should decide reproductive rights. Royce West: A woman has the right to make decisions about her body. Jessica Scarane: Protect and expand abortion rights. Jessica Scarane: Protect and expand abortion rights. Al Gross: Will defend right to choose & reproductive healthcare. Doug Collins: Has cosponsored numerous bills to champion life. Matt Lieberman: Opposes Georgia abortion law; supports Roe v. Wade. James Mackler: Woman's medical decisions should be between her & her doctor. Jake LaTurner: Innocent unborn children are among our most vulnerable. John Walsh: Fight against laws banning nearly all abortions. Bill Cassidy: Religion plays vital role; this includes protecting unborn. |
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Budget & Economy Mark Ronchetti: COVID: Responsibly re-open economy, help small businesses. Marquita Bradshaw: Raise minimum wage to $15/hr; end "Right to Work". James DeMartino: Stalwart for cost effective modernization of infrastructure. Jo Rae Perkins: End out of control spending, cut bloated federal agencies. Paula Jean Swearengin: Modernize roadways, bridges, water systems; expand broadband. Jon Ossoff: Upgraded infrastructure foundation for decades of prosperity. Jon Ossoff: Investment in infrastructure is overdue. Paulette Jordan: Invest in infrastructure while interest rates are low. Mike Espy: Congress must help local governments with revenue shortfalls. Mike Espy: Support small business especially minority/LGBTQ/women owned. Shiva Ayyadurai: Budgetary transparency will lead to infrastructure spending. Roger Marshall: Lower taxes & decreased regulation for American greatness. Kelly Loeffler: Proud to champion President Trump's economic agenda. Kelly Loeffler: Reduce the Democrats' reckless spending agenda. Scyller Borglum: Not a revenue problem; a spending problem. Dave Lindstrom: Growth in regulations affects ability to create jobs. Barbara Bollier: Infrastructure key to rural Kansas, including broadband. Barbara Bollier: Work to increase transparency in budgeting process. Michael Franken: Invest in infrastructure on scale of building of interstates. Rik Mehta: Supports a balanced budget amendment. Don Bolduc: Federal government should not pick winners and losers. Mark Kelly: End tax breaks for super wealthy; invest in infrastructure. Teresa Tomlinson: Invest in infrastructure for rural farmers. Bill Hagerty: Work to get government out of the way of business. Bill Hagerty: Won't raise taxes; committed to cutting spending. Royce West: End predatory lending practices. Jaime Harrison: Push for aggressive infrastructure investment. Doug Collins: Requiring balanced budget necessary, commonsense step. |
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Civil Rights Chris Van Hollen: Remove Confederate names from military bases. Marquita Bradshaw: Against overturning rights, especially of LGBTQ+. Ben Ray Lujan: Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act. Ben Ray Lujan: Create true partnerships with Tribal communities. Jason Lewis: Prohibiting worship during lockdown restricts freedom. Jon Ossoff: For Equality Act, opposes any military ban. Mike Espy: Make it easier for qualified voters to vote during pandemic. Hirsh Singh: People free to be themselves; don't force it upon us. Cal Cunningham: Restore Voting Rights Act; for automatic voter registration. Matt Lieberman: Supports Stacey Abrams' plan for secure and fair elections. Theresa Greenfield: Supports Equality Act prohibiting discrimination. Barbara Bollier: Pass Equality Act; end ban on trans service members. Michael Franken: Ignored "Don't Ask Don't Tell" as admiral; protected sailors. Raphael Warnock: No such thing as equal rights for some; yes to Equality Act. Eddie Mauro: Pass a 21st century Equal Rights Amendment. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Supports ERA & reparations for Jim Crow/slavery. Antoine Pierce: End voter suppression policies & Citizens United. Kimberly Graham: End the sub-minimum wage for individuals with disabilities. Kimberly Graham: Expand tribal jurisdiction over sexual assault cases. Kimberly Graham: Support federal anti-discrimination law for LGBTQ. Sema Hernandez: End discrimination for sexual orientation & gender identity. Sema Hernandez: End the exploitation of Native Americans. Teresa Tomlinson: Expand Voting Rights Act; end voter suppression. Wilmot Collins: Go further than Overturning Citizens United decision. Daniel Gade: Right to live in accordance with our religious principles. Paul Romero: American, Veteran, father, Oregonian and Christian. Paul Romero: Against "extra equality for groups". Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Defend LGBTQ+ Rights, supports protective laws. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Combat White Supremacy and hate crimes. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Pass Voting Rights Advancement Act, make elections a holiday. Royce West: Every person should have access to the voting booth. Royce West: Pass Equality Act; end trans-phobic policies. Jessica Scarane: Reparations for slavery & genocide of indigenous peoples. Doug Collins: Military chaplains should be deemed "essential" workers. Cindy Hyde-Smith: Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. |
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Corporations Jon Ossoff: Reinstate Glass-Steagall; end speculative trading. Kelly Loeffler: Low taxes empower innovators and business owners. Cal Cunningham: Encourage investment in minority businesses. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Issue isn't capitalism, but monopoly capitalism. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Break up monopolies, enact new antitrust laws. Bill Hagerty: Stop the socialist agenda; cut corporate tax rate. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Increase funding for Small Business Administration. Dan Whitfield: Close loopholes so corporations pay more than zero in taxes. Jessica Scarane: Increase corporate taxes; raise capital gains taxes. |
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Crime Kevin O`Connor: Horrified by Floyd murder, but do not defund police. Mark Ronchetti: Strongly opposes efforts to defund the police. Mark Ronchetti: Federal laws have teeth; we will go after criminals. Marquita Bradshaw: We need restorative justice & overhaul of justice system. Abby Broyles: Reduce sentences for low-level drug crimes. Ben Ray Lujan: End for-profit prisons, cash bail, mandatory minimums. Jason Lewis: Public order is not a privilege, it is a right. Jason Lewis: Without public order, the mob will control the neighborhood. Jon Ossoff: Reverse militarization of police; ban private prisons. Bill Hagerty: Uphold the rule of law; stop ANTIFA. Bill Hagerty: Supports death penalty for human trafficking. Bill Hagerty: Use Insurrection Act against domestic terrorism. Amy McGrath: Police reform: ban chokeholds, guarantee body cameras. Charles Booker: Supports criminal justice reform to address racial bias. Kelly Loeffler: Completely eradicate human trafficking in state & country. Cal Cunningham: End mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offenders. Dan Whitfield: End the corruption of private prisons. Raphael Warnock: Prison system discriminates against people of color. Raphael Warnock: Let independent prosecutors handle police-involved shootings. Rik Mehta: Lock up violent offenders and throw away the key. Antoine Pierce: Pass criminal justice reform. Kimberly Graham: Ban private prisons; eliminate mandatory minimums. Sema Hernandez: End the militarization of law enforcement. Teresa Tomlinson: End abuse of cash bail bonds & for-profit prisons. Teresa Tomlinson: Fund reentry programs and restore voting rights to ex-felons. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Abolish mandatory minimums & private for-profit prisons. Royce West: Total reform needed at all levels of the judiciary. Royce West: Reexamine the use of deadly force by police. Jessica Scarane: End mass incarceration in favor of rehabilitation. Doug Collins: Supports conservative criminal justice reform. John Walsh: Worked as prosecutor since 1987, as U.S. Attorney. David Perdue: Supported First Step Act with restrictions. Gary Peters: Co-wrote bill for data-driven cooperation to fight crime. John Cornyn: Co-wrote bill for data-driven cooperation to fight crime. |
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Drugs Shane Hazel: Marijuana is a right. Marquita Bradshaw: Support the full legalization of recreational marijuana. Abby Broyles: Decriminalize marijuana, introduce federal regulation. Ben Ray Lujan: Change approach to minor non-violent marijuana arrests. Ben Ray Lujan: Hold opioid manufacturers accountable for role in epidemic. Paula Jean Swearengin: Hemp & cannabis can be cash crops for West Virginia. Paula Jean Swearengin: Hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for opioid crisis. Amy McGrath: Will work for real investments in tackling opioid crisis. Amy McGrath: For medical cannabis; research full legalization. Charles Booker: Legalize cannabis and expunge records related to it. Kelly Loeffler: Provide resources and care for those with opioid addiction. Dan Whitfield: Let voters in each state determine how to treat marijuana. Sara Gideon: Treatment for opioid addiction; hold big pharma accountable. Richard Ojeda: Supports medical marijuana, co-founded CBD oil company. Rik Mehta: Eliminate aid to socialist governments run on trafficking. Richard Ojeda: An advocate for medical marijuana. Richard Ojeda: Marijuana can be used for clinical, medical purposes. Antoine Pierce: Favors recreational & medical marijuana legalization. Kimberly Graham: Legalize medical marijuana. Manny Sethi: Let local officials have more authority on opioid crisis. Sema Hernandez: Legalize marijuana; would bring in tax revenue. Teresa Tomlinson: Remove marijuana from Controlled Substance Act schedule. Teresa Tomlinson: End sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine. Bill O`Brien: Step one on opioids is to control Southern border. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports the legalization of marijuana. Dan Whitfield: Marijuana should be federally decriminalized. James Mackler: Legalize medical marijuana for PTSD and chronic pain. |
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Education Shane Hazel: Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Merav Ben-David: Use federal law to support education, reduce student debt. Mark Ronchetti: Give parents opportunity to choose the right public school. Marquita Bradshaw: Relieve current student debt, provide quality childcare. James DeMartino: A proponent of home schooling, private and charter schools. Ben Ray Lujan: Dismantle skyrocketing costs of higher education. Paula Jean Swearengin: Free state colleges, community colleges, trade schools. Paula Jean Swearengin: Supports federal subsidies in childcare. Jon Ossoff: Make trade school, vocational training, public colleges free. Amy McGrath: We need a well-funded public education system. Amy McGrath: National service program practical solution for college debt. Mike Espy: Public dollars should go toward public schools--period. Mike Espy: Increase teacher pay; fund teacher training programs. Mike Espy: Expand apprenticeship/job training programs. Allen Waters: Taxpayer dollars should fund all educational options. Allen Waters: Phase out government student loans, leave it to free market. Hirsh Singh: Empower public, private, home school environments. Hirsh Singh: School violence due to political indoctrination, propaganda. Cal Cunningham: Public education should be an engine of opportunity for all. Cal Cunningham: Lower cost of college; expand access; reduce burden of debt. Dan Whitfield: Free college for 2-year degrees; lower interest rates. Dan Whitfield: Promote vocational training for those not going to college. Dan Whitfield: Raise teacher's minimum salary to $40,000. Sara Gideon: Access to high quality K-12 education for every family. Sara Gideon: Tackle student debt crisis; expand trade, technical training. Wilmot Collins: Child's education should be determined by where they grew up. Theresa Greenfield: Expand pre-K, invest in higher education, apprenticeships. Dave Lindstrom: Get federal government out of the student loan business. Barbara Bollier: Ensure every student a high quality K-12 education. Barbara Bollier: Opposes making college free for everyone. Michael Franken: Free community college; decrease interest on student loans. Michael Franken: Increase teacher pay; improve rural education; expand pre-K. Amanda Chase: Believes in school choice and options for parents. Rik Mehta: Backs school choice for those locked in failing schools. Don Bolduc: Reduced tuition benefits through public service. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Lower college costs, support student loan forgiveness. Antoine Pierce: Support universal pre-K. MJ Hegar: Investment in public school is investment in nation's future. MJ Hegar: Lower interest rates on student debt, ensure affordability. Mark Kelly: Expand access to early education; pay teachers a decent wage. Mark Kelly: Support post-secondary training; ease student debt. Kimberly Graham: Raise teacher pay; end unequal school funding. Sema Hernandez: Opposes government funding of charter schools. Sema Hernandez: Trade schools & public colleges should be tuition-free. Tommy Tuberville: School choice, charters, public schools are part of the mix. Chris Janicek: Free education not the answer; affordable education is. Daniel Ahlers: Must invest in schools, teachers and our children. Bill Hagerty: Shift education spending to block grants to states. Paul Romero: END Common Core. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Make Universal Childcare and Pre-K a guaranteed right. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Cancel student debt; make public universities tuition free. Royce West: Offer debt relief & free tuition for low income students. Royce West: Investing in public schools a top priority. Jaime Harrison: Invest in public schools; end student loan crisis. Dan Whitfield: Cap the interest rate on Federal Student Loans at 1-2%. Dan Whitfield: Raise teachers' salaries from $33K to $40K. Jessica Scarane: Free public education from pre-K to higher education. Al Gross: Make college more affordable & accessible. Doug Collins: Remove "rigid" federal requirements for schools. John Walsh: Fight for well-funded high quality public education. |
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Energy & Oil Merav Ben-David: Green energy can fuel Wyoming's future with good jobs. Kevin O`Connor: The Green New Deal will wreck U.S. economy. Mark Ronchetti: Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy. Mark Ronchetti: All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources. Marquita Bradshaw: First Senate candidate in TN to sign Green New Deal Pledge. Abby Broyles: Reverse climate change while protecting jobs & way of life. Ben Ray Lujan: Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. Ben Ray Lujan: Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. Paula Jean Swearengin: We must transition from coal, move to clean energy. Amy McGrath: Climate change: wars will fought over water, resources. Paulette Jordan: Respect our land, combat corporate greed on climate change. Charles Booker: Kentucky should lead the way to a green new deal. Hirsh Singh: Against switch over to high-risk energy systems. Cal Cunningham: Invest in clean energy economy for jobs & reducing pollution. Dan Whitfield: Climate change is real; make Arkansas leader in clean energy. Sara Gideon: Passed aggressive goals reducing carbon emissions in Maine. Sara Gideon: Rejoin Paris Agreement; invest in clean energy. Matt Lieberman: Rejoin Paris Accords; invest in clean energy. Theresa Greenfield: Fight for clean energy jobs; strengthen environmental laws. Barbara Bollier: Invest in green energy opportunities to create jobs. Michael Franken: Addressing climate change is a national security imperative. Michael Franken: Expand public transportation & electric charging stations. Eddie Mauro: Net-zero US CO2 emissions by 2045. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Aggressively address global warming. Antoine Pierce: Subsidize renewable energy sources. MJ Hegar: Texas can lead country on wind and solar energy. Mark Kelly: Support massive investment developing renewable technologies. Kimberly Graham: Supports Green New Deal. Sema Hernandez: Green New Deal ends environmental racism. Teresa Tomlinson: Clean economy will create jobs, lower energy costs. Wilmot Collins: Believe in science; save planet from climate catastrophe. Chris Janicek: We need to admit climate change is real. Chris Janicek: End reliance on fossil fuel, develop solar energy. Daniel Ahlers: Promote conservation, sustainability, and coal. Bill Hagerty: Fight socialist fracking bans, repeal fuel standards. Bill O`Brien: Will not support socialist Green New Deal. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Rejoin Paris Climate Accord. Royce West: Reengage in Paris Climate Accords. Jessica Scarane: Depend on green energy and end use of fossil fuels. Jessica Scarane: Depend on green energy and end use of fossil fuels. Jaime Harrison: Reduce dependency on fossil fuels; oppose offshore drilling. Dan Whitfield: Climate change exists even if we pretend it doesn't. Jessica Scarane: Transform energy system to end dependence on fossil fuels. Al Gross: Climate change a threat: Alaska literally losing villages. John Walsh: Colorado's large permanent snowfields are gone by mid-summer. |
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Environment Kevin O`Connor: Need strong federal policy to protect clean air and water. James DeMartino: Balance between protection and economic development. Jo Rae Perkins: Change Federal Land Management, let state be in charge. Jon Ossoff: Aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats. Shiva Ayyadurai: Real problem is not climate change but pollution. Jo Rae Perkins: State management of lands, not feds. Roger Marshall: Overturn EPA rules surrounding Waters of the US. Mary Ann Tobin: Keep Kentucky beautiful; protect wildlife. Mark Kelly: Protect Grand Canyon from uranium mining. Kimberly Graham: Incentivize farmers with clean water initiatives. Bill Hagerty: Eliminate senseless EPA interference on farmers. |
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Families & Children James DeMartino: I will incentivize multi-generational households. Jo Rae Perkins: Supports parents' right not to vaccinate children. Amy McGrath: Help working class families with checks during pandemic. Cal Cunningham: Supports Equality Act, and overdue Equal Rights Amendment. Dave Lindstrom: Raise cap for tax free accounts for dependent care. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Families are the real economic engines. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Support paid family leave. Mark Kelly: Everyone deserves decent paid family leave policy. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Paid Parental Leave keeps families healthy and happy. Jaime Harrison: Champion paid family & sick leave & child care tax credits. Ellen Burnes: Worked with youth organizations such as 4-H and FFA. |
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Foreign Policy Merav Ben-David: Climate change connected to fate of Middle East. John Hickenlooper: Realign foreign policy to reflect American leadership. Ben Ray Lujan: Congress should reassert authority over foreign policy. Jason Lewis: China is responsible for this pandemic. Amy McGrath: We need strong military, but also strong diplomatic corps. Kelly Loeffler: Supports strong foreign policy that puts America first. Cal Cunningham: Protect US with smart diplomacy & working with allies. Dave Lindstrom: Focus of wars & alliances should be American interests. Dave Lindstrom: Support of Israel benefits US strategically & economically. Barbara Bollier: Diplomacy is our first line of defense in national security. Eddie Mauro: Rejoin Paris Climate Accord. Mark Kelly: Supports strong military, but must rebuild alliances. Teresa Tomlinson: My support for Israel is unshakable. Teresa Tomlinson: Restore and support our traditional alliances. Bill Hagerty: Ensure our allies support us and enemies fear us. Bill Hagerty: US has moral obligation to protect Israel. Bill O`Brien: Opposes the failed Iran Nuclear Deal. Jaime Harrison: Re-engage with allies; pursue diplomatic solutions. Doug Collins: Israel is a critical ally, strong friend. Doug Collins: Favors targeted sanctions on Russia. Mike Johnston: US must lead & collaborate with allies. Mark Kelly: Committed to rebuilding alliances & restoring US leadership. |
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Free Trade Kevin O`Connor: America first means robust free trade. Abby Broyles: Trade war with China disastrous for farmers. Ben Ray Lujan: Reckless trade wars have raised prices on everyday items. Jason Lewis: Punish China, bring our supply chains home. Jon Ossoff: Attack unfair practices by overseas competitors. Amy McGrath: Pulling out of Trans-Pacific Partnership cost us influence. Paulette Jordan: Farmers want trade, not government bailouts. Mike Espy: Experience in negotiating multilateral trade treaties. Roger Marshall: Supported USMCA trade deal replacing NAFTA. Kelly Loeffler: Against "ill-advised trade deals," supported USMCA. Wilmot Collins: Fight to keep markets open for family farmers. Theresa Greenfield: Supports USMCA, expanding export opportunities. Theresa Greenfield: Reckless trade policies have kept markets closed to farmers. Dave Lindstrom: Supports "fair trade" benefiting Americans over "free trade". Barbara Bollier: Farmers don't want aid: want to sell crops and livestock. Michael Franken: Farmers want markets not bailouts; end foolish trade war. Rik Mehta: For trade, but ensure other nations don't take advantage. Sema Hernandez: Move from free trade to fair trade. Teresa Tomlinson: Reject policies that put our farmers at disadvantage. Chris Janicek: Ask farmers, ranchers which tariffs make sense. Daniel Gade: Promote free market taxation, regulation, & unfettered trade. Bill O`Brien: Protect our technology & intellectual property. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Smart trade policy protects workers, not just businesses. |
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Government Reform David Perdue: Republican Secretary of State should resign over election. Kelly Loeffler: Republican Secretary of State should resign over election. Kevin O`Connor: Every vote must count; make ballots more accessible. Marquita Bradshaw: Overturn Citizens United; outlaw gerrymandering. James DeMartino: Business regulations must be streamlined. Jo Rae Perkins: Don't allow tolling on Federal Roads. John Hickenlooper: Pass the electoral reforms of the For the People Act. John Hickenlooper: End partisan gerrymandering, support Fair Maps Act. Jason Lewis: Abolish FISA court which violates civil liberties. Amy McGrath: Implement term limits, require release of tax returns. Amy McGrath: We must protect election process from foreign interference. Shiva Ayyadurai: Pledges to serve one term, not focus on re-election. Allen Waters: Supports amendment to set limits on campaign finance. Cal Cunningham: For campaign finance reform & independent redistricting. Dan Whitfield: Elected officials should give up financial privacy. Dan Whitfield: All elected officials should liquidate their portfolios. Dan Whitfield: Corporate spending is not speech; end Citizens United. Sara Gideon: Worked in Maine to pass automatic voter registration. Sara Gideon: End influence of big money on our elections and officials. John Merrill: Supported tough voter ID law, made it easier to vote. Theresa Greenfield: Ban corporate PAC money, overturn Citizens United. Dave Lindstrom: Term limits: no more than 12 years House/Senate combined. Dave Lindstrom: Eliminate Congressional pensions, let them save up. Dave Lindstrom: Confirm constitutionalist judges who respect Rule of Law. Barbara Bollier: Lobbying ban for ex-officials; overturn Citizens United. Barbara Bollier: Prevent foreign election interference in bipartisan way. Mary Ann Tobin: Bring back the power of state government. Michael Franken: Post office must be fully funded & protected from politics. Raphael Warnock: Restore Voting Rights Act to ensure elections are fair. Amanda Chase: Champion of small, limited government. Daniel Gade: Make Congress members put investments in blind trust. Eddie Mauro: Protect the right to vote for everyone. Eddie Mauro: Overturn Citizens United; stop leadership PACs. MJ Hegar: Refuses corporate PAC money, endorsed by End Citizens United. MJ Hegar: Overturn gerrymandering, fight voter suppression. Kimberly Graham: Undo Citizens United; end Electoral College. Kimberly Graham: End voter ID laws & voter suppression. Sema Hernandez: Create uniform requirements for voting. Shannon Liss-Riordan: Activist to register new voters. Daniel Gade: Government overreach is tyranny. Bill Hagerty: Constitutionalist judges who won't legislate from the bench. Bill Hagerty: Protect Constitution; support Congressional term limits. Paul Romero: Supports term limits & budget transparency. Paul Romero: Protect ranchers & farmers, and manage timber land. Bill O`Brien: Help job creators by cutting red tape, streamlining agencies. Dan Whitfield: Elected officials should give up rights to financial privacy. Al Gross: End Citizens United; get dark money out of politics. Doug Collins: Rein in government overreach to stay competitive. Doug Collins: Check executive agencies trying to write laws. Ben Sasse: Eliminate burdensome rules; unleash America's potential. |
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Gun Control Kevin O`Connor: Supports right to bear arms and background checks. Don Bolduc: Endorsed by eight NH gun shop owners. Mark Ronchetti: Gun owner and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Marquita Bradshaw: For background checks, red flag laws, CDC research on guns. Jo Rae Perkins: I support the 2nd Amendment as it is written. Abby Broyles: Supports universal background checks; against confiscation. Jon Ossoff: Background checks; red flag laws; assault weapon ban. Amy McGrath: Supports background checks, honest conversation about guns. Charles Booker: Supports gun control; background checks; no assault weapons. Roger Marshall: Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. Kelly Loeffler: Firmly oppose every effort to undermine our rights. Hirsh Singh: If they take AR-15 rifles, will cell phones be next? Cal Cunningham: Supports background checks & ban on high capacity magazines. Dan Whitfield: Disarming citizens unconstitutional, but check backgrounds. Matt Lieberman: Time for talk has long since passed; gun legislation now. Theresa Greenfield: Supports background checks & gun violence research. Dave Lindstrom: An assault rifle ban would have no effect on crime. Michael Franken: Background check; assault weapon ban; restrict magazine size. Rik Mehta: Never back down from defending the 2nd Amendment. Don Bolduc: Key to reducing violence isn't legislation, but communities. Eddie Mauro: Close gun show loophole; require gun owner insurance. Eddie Mauro: Refuses donations from NRA & gun manufacturers. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Pass common sense gun reform. MJ Hegar: For background checks, red flag laws; end open carry. Mark Kelly: Gun rights & safety from gun violence not incompatible. Manny Sethi: Red-flag laws are unconstitutional. Sema Hernandez: Use Commerce Clause to regulate gun sales & manufacturing. Teresa Tomlinson: Universal background checks; assault weapon ban. Tommy Tuberville: Will always protect, preserve our Second Amendment rights. Chris Janicek: Gun owners should show they are responsible. Daniel Gade: Right to protect ourselves by keeping and bearing arms. Bill Hagerty: The threat to gun rights is real. Bill O`Brien: Stand up for 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Advocates for gun legislation majority of Americans support. Royce West: We must regulate deadly weapons. Dan Whitfield: Disarming citizens against everything America stands for. Doug Collins: Concealed carry permits should work across state lines. Matt Lieberman: Ban sale of weapons of war. Jake LaTurner: A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry. |
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Health Care Merav Ben-David: Strongly supports expanded Medicaid, universal health care. Kevin O`Connor: Competitive marketplace will reduce health care costs. Mark Ronchetti: Opposes government-run Medicare for All, socialist ideas. Marquita Bradshaw: Medicare for All is a good place to start. James DeMartino: Government bureaucracy cannot control healthcare. Raphael Warnock: Will focus on expanding quality, affordable health care. Abby Broyles: Expand Medicaid, support rural access to health care. Abby Broyles: Failure to cover pre-existing conditions is downright cruel. Ben Ray Lujan: Supports $100 million to expand children's healthcare. Ben Ray Lujan: Increased funding for birth control and related services. Ben Ray Lujan: Co-sponsor of Medicare for All. Jason Lewis: Enhanced medically screening of all international travelers. Paula Jean Swearengin: Health care is a human right, decouple health care from jobs. Jon Ossoff: Ensure all Americans have insurance, for public option. Bill Hagerty: Trump administration did a great job on COVID-19. Amy McGrath: For bipartisan plan to fix ObamaCare's problems. Paulette Jordan: Healthcare should be patient-centered, not profit-centered. Mike Espy: Shore up rural hospitals; expand Medicaid. Mike Espy: Number one priority will be to expand Medicaid. Charles Booker: More expensive to do nothing than implement Medicare for all. Jo Rae Perkins: Parents have the right to choose not to vaccinate kids. Roger Marshall: Government interferes with doctor-patient relationship. Kelly Loeffler: We need accessible, affordable healthcare. Chris Janicek: For single payer system: affordable, accessible healthcare. Cal Cunningham: Strengthen Affordable Care Act; create public option. Dan Whitfield: Medicare for All--human misery should never be monetized. Scyller Borglum: Against Medicare for all & other socialist plans. Sara Gideon: Complete the work started under Affordable Care Act. Matt Lieberman: Everyone in US deserves affordable, quality healthcare. Theresa Greenfield: Strengthen ObamaCare; create public option. Dave Lindstrom: Transparency in price and services provided helps consumers. Dave Lindstrom: Let Medicare have power to negotiate drug prices. Barbara Bollier: Supports Medicaid expansion & public option. Michael Franken: Improve ObamaCare; add Medicare public option. Raphael Warnock: Expand Medicaid; keep children's health care. Steve Carlson: Repeal and replace ObamaCare. Rik Mehta: Against Medicare for All, end excessive regulation. Don Bolduc: Replace ACA with free market principle. Eddie Mauro: Medicare for all (under age 55) who want it. Antoine Pierce: Supports Medicare for All. Shiva Ayyadurai: Patients & doctors determine vaccinations, not government. MJ Hegar: Make high-quality care available to all Americans. Mark Kelly: Health care is a right; supports public option. Manny Sethi: We need less government involvement in healthcare, not more. Sema Hernandez: Supports Medicare for All; will re-introduce bill if needed. Teresa Tomlinson: Lower Medicare eligibility to 55, offer public option. Tommy Tuberville: ObamaCare must go; return to free-market. Wilmot Collins: Heathcare is a right for all, not a luxury for a few. Daniel Ahlers: System should be affordable, innovative, free enterprise. Bill Hagerty: Return health care to patient choice in free market. Paul Romero: END and DEFUND Obamacare. Bill O`Brien: Protect people with pre-existing conditions, lower costs. Bill O`Brien: Opposes Medicare for All. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports Medicare for All. Royce West: Fought to expand Medicaid. Royce West: Imperative that mental health services be included. Jessica Scarane: Medicare for All and single payer system. Jaime Harrison: Improve access to health care for poor, rural communities. Jaime Harrison: Opposes work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Dan Whitfield: Universal healthcare, like every other industrialized nation. Jessica Scarane: Healthcare is a right, not a place for profits. Al Gross: System is broken; start with Medicare and public option. Al Gross: Take on big pharma on prices & opioid epidemic. Doug Collins: Repeal ACA; focus on reducing drug prices. Doug Collins: Supported increased accountability for VA. Cindy Hyde-Smith: Repeal ObamaCare; common-sense healthcare instead. John Walsh: Access for all to high-quality, affordable health care. |
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Homeland Security Chris Van Hollen: Defense Authorization Act strengthens national defenses. Lauren Witzke: America's military should be strong for our defense. Mark Ronchetti: Increased defense spending brings jobs to state. Mark Ronchetti: Protect veterans benefits, wider array of services. James DeMartino: Maintain the strongest, best equipped and trained military. Jo Rae Perkins: Veterans earned right to choose their medical care. Abby Broyles: Invest in service members, fully fund military bases. Ben Ray Lujan: Key mission to fight for veterans access to health care. Ben Ray Lujan: Reverse past & present LGBTQ discrimination in military. Amy McGrath: Fully fund the VA so veterans get quality health care. Roger Marshall: Proudly supported a 20% increase in military funding. Kelly Loeffler: We must fully support America's true heroes. Cal Cunningham: Fight for military project funding in NC; support veterans. Sara Gideon: Make sure that services vets have earned remain available. Wilmot Collins: Make sure service members & first responders are funded. Theresa Greenfield: Take care of veterans with healthcare & jobs. Dave Lindstrom: Military funding should be untouchable priority. Barbara Bollier: Increase accountability of Veterans Administration. MJ Hegar: We must mobilize against epidemic of domestic terrorism. MJ Hegar: Will stand against efforts to privatize the VA. Wilmot Collins: Vets should never spend one second sleeping in the streets. Daniel Ahlers: Expand VA benefits to include assisted living. Bill Hagerty: Give military tools to complete their missions; repair VA. Paul Romero: Support strong military & vets. Jaime Harrison: Improve quality of care for veterans, including job programs. Cindy Hyde-Smith: Must rebuild military; Mississippi makes major contribution. Andrew Romanoff: Secure and expand services for veterans. |
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Immigration Lauren Witzke: Limit immigration to match emigration, except for marriage. Kevin O`Connor: Against sanctuary cities, enforce immigration laws. Mark Ronchetti: Against amnesty, close the asylum loophole. Mark Ronchetti: Eliminate sanctuary city laws around the country. Marquita Bradshaw: Support DACA, pathway to citizenship for undocumented. James DeMartino: The law must be enforced! Must not allow open borders. Jo Rae Perkins: For border wall, against "sanctuary status". Jo Rae Perkins: Give Dreamers opportunity to become citizens, no Federal aid. Ben Ray Lujan: Comprehensive immigration reform must be fair and just. Ben Ray Lujan: Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. Jason Lewis: Opposes open borders, abolishing ICE, sanctuary cities. Jon Ossoff: Strengthen borders, path for undocumented immigrants. Amy McGrath: For secure borders & meaningful immigration reform. Shiva Ayyadurai: Borders need to be strong, laws need to be enforced. Charles Booker: Supports path to citizenship for undocumented. Jo Rae Perkins: Yes to wall; no to illegal aliens. Roger Marshall: Turn off magnets for migrants to enter under false pretenses. Kelly Loeffler: Deport gang members; reform legal immigration system. Hirsh Singh: End undermining the sanctity of American citizenship. Cal Cunningham: Comprehensive immigration reform, protect DREAMers. Dan Whitfield: End migrant child detention facilities: use foster care. Scyller Borglum: Strong borders and safe, legal procedures. John Merrill: We need to build wall and stop illegals who cheat the system. Theresa Greenfield: Fix immigration system; support DREAMers and border security. Dave Lindstrom: No discussion of immigration reform until border secured. Michael Franken: Pathway to citizenship; expand worker visa program. Rik Mehta: For the wall; against healthcare for illegal immigrants. Don Bolduc: Citizenship off the table for those entering illegally. MJ Hegar: Asylum seekers should not be treated as criminals. Mark Kelly: Strong, effective border security; protect DREAMers. Kimberly Graham: Citizenship for DACA & families. Manny Sethi: We're giving away our nation. Sema Hernandez: Remain in Mexico Policy unlawful in US and international law. Teresa Tomlinson: End family separation & citizenship for DREAMers. Tommy Tuberville: Need to fight the scourge of illegal immigration. Chris Janicek: We are a nation of immigrants; we need reform. Dave Lindstrom: National security starts with wall on southern border. Bill Hagerty: Opposes amnesty, DACA, and sanctuary cities. Paul Romero: END sanctuary cities; protect our borders. Bill O`Brien: On immigration: I simply believe Illegal is Illegal. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Legalize status of DREAMers, other hardworking immigrants. Royce West: Must address humanitarian crisis at the border. Jessica Scarane: Reform immigration services to cater to DREAMers needs. Jessica Scarane: Reform immigration services to cater to "dreamers" needs. Jessica Scarane: End mass deportations and close the border camps. Doug Collins: Enhance security, no tax dollars to sanctuary cities. Doug Collins: Crack down on sanctuary cities & criminal aliens. Ben Ray Lujan: Supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Ben Ray Lujan: Opposes the Muslim and Refugee Ban. Jake LaTurner: Protect our country; build the wall. John Walsh: Comprehensive immigration reform for welcoming migrants. |
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Jobs Merav Ben-David: Implement Federal Job Guarantee program for unemployed. Mark Ronchetti: Lowering taxes for small business will create jobs. Abby Broyles: For Paycheck Fairness Act letting workers discuss salaries. Ben Ray Lujan: Unions built the middle class in our country. Ben Ray Lujan: Raise the minimum wage, lower taxes for working families. Paula Jean Swearengin: Supports protections for unions, ending "right to work" laws. Mike Espy: Protections for essential workers, paid family/medical leave. Chris Janicek: Fight power of anti-union groups. Chris Janicek: Invest in education, open tech markets, overhaul tax code. Cal Cunningham: Raise the minimum wage; support equal pay for equal work. Steven Cox: Stop misuse of work visas to protect American workers. Dan Whitfield: Large corporations required to pay $15 minimum wage. Dan Whitfield: Regain workers' rights and protections through Unionism. Al Gross: Raise the minimum wage; defend collective bargaining rights. Sara Gideon: Prioritize needs of small businesses; raise minimum wage. Wilmot Collins: Fight to increase minimum wage to $15. Theresa Greenfield: Strengthen unions, they built the middle class. Theresa Greenfield: Supports a living wage; equal pay for equal work. Richard Ojeda: Strongly against right to work laws. Dave Lindstrom: Bring American manufacturing back from China. Michael Franken: Endorses a federal ban on right to work laws. Richard Ojeda: Against right to work laws, active union participant. Eddie Mauro: Workers have right to unionize; update Labor Relations Act. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Workers are the creators of wealth. Gloria Bromell Tinubu: Raise minimum wage; support union organizing. Antoine Pierce: Raise the minimum wage. Antoine Pierce: Repeal Right to Work. MJ Hegar: Supports rights of workers to unionize, collectively bargain. Kimberly Graham: Equal pay for equal work. Teresa Tomlinson: Support right to organize & protect benefits. Teresa Tomlinson: Raise minimum wage to $15 with cost of living adjustments. Wilmot Collins: End misclassifying employees as independent contractors. Chris Janicek: Campaign is firmly behind organized labor. Shannon Liss-Riordan: Protect tipped workers' wages. Daniel Ahlers: Invest in higher ed so workers can get degrees, skills. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Raise minimum wage to $15 and tie it to inflation. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Get equal pay for women through Paycheck Fairness Act. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Expand right to unionize; fully fund Labor agencies. Royce West: Fully supports $15 minimum wage. Jaime Harrison: Fight for jobs with living wage, expand childcare tax credit. Al Gross: Raise the minimum wage; defend collective bargaining. |
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Principles & Values Kevin O`Connor: Promises to serve no more than two terms. Mark Ronchetti: Senator should put the people of New Mexico first. James DeMartino: Our government exists to protect our God given rights. Adrian Perkins: Family taught me faith and hard work leads to accomplishment. Adrian Perkins: Bring Louisiana values of service, honesty, courage to DC. Raphael Warnock: Youngest pastor to lead Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jo Rae Perkins: I'm hard-working & hard-hitting with Heartland Values. Jason Lewis: Appoint Constitutional conservatives to the courts. Jon Ossoff: Dedicated my career to fighting corruption. Paulette Jordan: We need a complete shift to people-first policymaking. Paulette Jordan: Youngest person elected to the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council. Shiva Ayyadurai: Rational scientific approach for real solutions. Chris Janicek: Supports Rural Nebraska Bill of Rights. Chris Janicek: Fight against social injustice with every bone in my body. Hirsh Singh: I take absolute pride in being morally consistent. John Merrill: Reduce spending; stand up to the socialists. Richard Ojeda: Democrats becoming more a party of elites. Dave Lindstrom: A vocal advocate for capitalism; socialism is a cancer. Dave Lindstrom: America must repent & pray for an awakening and revival. Mary Ann Tobin: Unite both sides behind common issues. Daniel Ahlers: I dream of an America where we're not marginalized by labels. Paulette Jordan: Will stay awake and work on country's business. Don Bolduc: Leadership mantra: People, Family, Mission. Manny Sethi: Work to fight for our Christian values. Tommy Tuberville: First duty of government is to protect individual liberty. Ricky Dale Harrington: Libertarian for those unhappy with Democrats AND Republicans. Jaime Harrison: Good citizens make good communities. Garland Tucker: Letter announcing decision not to run for Senate. Al Gross: I fought grizzly bears, so I'm ready for Washington. Ellen Burnes: We need leaders who don't just dispense red tape. |
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Social Security John Hickenlooper: Protect and bolster Social Security, Medicare. Sara Gideon: Protect Social Security, Medicare from cuts & privatization. Theresa Greenfield: Opposes privatization of Social Security & Medicare. Barbara Bollier: Committed to protecting Social Security & Medicare. Michael Franken: Reform tax cap; raise benefits; no privatization. Matt Rosendale: Protect Social Security & Medicare for Montana seniors. Eddie Mauro: Protect Social Security & Medicare. MJ Hegar: Medicare & Social Security not entitlements, but promises. Mark Kelly: Social Security & Medicare are promises to seniors. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports Social Security 2100 Act. Jaime Harrison: Protect & expand Social Security and Medicare. Doug Collins: Social Security fund exhausted by 2037 without reform. Tina Smith: No privatization nor cuts to benefits. Mark Kelly: Don't weaken Social Security; nor gamble retirement funds. |
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Tax Reform Shane Hazel: Taxation is theft. Jon Ossoff: Lower taxes for all but the wealthiest Americans. Paulette Jordan: Trump tax cut only benefitted rich, increased deficit. Allen Waters: Replace income tax with national sales tax, close the IRS. Hirsh Singh: Higher tax burdens are counterproductive. Cal Cunningham: Tax cuts for wealthy & corporations fuel income inequality . Dan Whitfield: Close loopholes for wealthy; lower taxes for working class. Sara Gideon: Roll back Trump tax cuts; breaks for hardworking families. Dave Lindstrom: Draconian taxation robs the economy of incentives. Barbara Bollier: Instead of corporate tax breaks, provide middle class relief. Michael Franken: Eliminate loopholes used by wealthy & corporations. Antoine Pierce: Tax cuts for poor & middle class. MJ Hegar: Use tax credits, incentives to support small business. MJ Hegar: Opposed 2017 tax cuts for corporations, extremely wealthy. Tommy Tuberville: Trump tax cuts & economic policies have been a success. Bill Hagerty: Trump's tax cuts are working; for balanced budget amendment. Paul Romero: Downsize government and balance budget. Bill O`Brien: Will fight tax increases & reduce fees wherever possible. Doug Collins: Prohibit Earned Income Tax Credit for "illegal aliens". Mike Rounds: Tax code too complex; broaden base and lower rates. Jake LaTurner: Balance the budget; no tax Increases. Bill Cassidy: Co-sponsored tax simplification for Gold Star families. |
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Technology John Hickenlooper: Bolster cybersecurity defense of our voting systems. Ben Ray Lujan: LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure. Amy McGrath: Invest in infrastructure, broadband, electricity grid. Mike Espy: Ensure quality broadband access for every Mississippian. Kelly Loeffler: Supports high-speed internet access for rural areas. Hirsh Singh: Potholes have become a de facto tax on citizens. Dan Whitfield: Internet info should be personal property, not providers'. Dave Lindstrom: Rural broadband must be a top priority. Dave Lindstrom: Revisit libel laws & media protections. Dave Lindstrom: Make critical infrastructure a priority. Michael Franken: High speed internet access for rural and depressed areas. Shiva Ayyadurai: Make data from taxpayer funded research accessible. Bill Hagerty: Work with both parties to close digital divide in Tennessee. Doug Collins: Work to expand broadband access in rural areas. Ellen Burnes: Navigate billions in infrastructure updates. |
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War & Peace Shane Hazel: Forever wars are killing us; #EndTheWars. Lauren Witzke: America should not meddle in the affairs of other nations. John Hickenlooper: Veterans deserve priority in help to re-enter civilian life. Amy McGrath: Support NATO alliance; support two-state Israel solution. Amy McGrath: No nukes in North Korea; nuke deal with Iran. Amy McGrath: All major military actions must be approved by Congress. Allen Waters: Clean up the poorly managed Veterans Affairs department. Dan Whitfield: Bring troops home; stop destabilizing foreign governments. Dave Lindstrom: Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Dave Lindstrom: Measure military success with clearly articulable goals. Rik Mehta: Bring our troops home when it's not our war. Don Bolduc: New Hampshire needs a full-service VA hospital. MJ Hegar: Reserve deployment of American troops as a last resort. Mark Kelly: Services must work for changing veteran population. Kimberly Graham: Increase service member pay & veteran's benefits. Manny Sethi: Improve VA hospitals; provide quality mental health care. Sema Hernandez: Overdue for plan to end the wars & bring troops home. Teresa Tomlinson: Congress should vote on war actions, including Afghanistan. Teresa Tomlinson: Sanctions against Iran, but diplomacy as well. Tommy Tuberville: Provide vets with high quality care, job training. Tommy Tuberville: Support a strong and robust military. Daniel Gade: Opposed to open-ended commitment of troops. Bill O`Brien: Support innovation at VA; ensure military has needed tools. Dan Whitfield: America has been in the business of war for far too long. Jessica Scarane: Cease our endless wars, except in Syria. Doug Collins: Continued sanctions against Iran are crucial to security. Doug Collins: Advocated for sanctions against North Korea. |
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Welfare & Poverty Ben Ray Lujan: End "lunch shaming" for students who can't afford lunch. Jason Lewis: Supports end of "fair housing rule" promoting affordability. Charles Booker: A universal basic income will address racism and poverty. Roger Marshall: Work requirement for able-bodied adults on food stamps. Dan Whitfield: Require all homeless shelters to be handicap accessible. John Mues: Daines gutting social net to favor wealthy. Daniel Ahlers: Don't penalize poor people trying to improve their situation. Jaime Harrison: Strong social safety net, increase earned income tax credit. Jake LaTurner: Work requirements and drug testing for welfare recipients. |
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