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Abortion Asa Hutchinson: Americans want to restrict abortion with right exceptions. Asa Hutchinson: Have to do better in child birth care and adoption services. Chris Christie: No federal ban on abortion without national consensus. Francis Suarez: Supports a 15-week federal abortion ban, not yet for 6-week. Mike Pence: I'd like to see Mifepristone taken off the market. Nikki Haley: Some states are pro-life, some err on side of abortion. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Supports abortion rights, but every abortion is a tragedy. Vivek Ramaswamy: I believe that abortion is a form of murder. Stephen Laffey: Happy Roe overturned; leave it to the states to decide. Francis Suarez: Exceptions for rape, incest and life-threatening emergencies. Doug Burgum: I support the Dobbs decision but wouldn't sign a federal ban. Mike Pence: Err on the side of life to give unborn child every chance. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Keep government away from women's childbearing choices. |
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Budget & Economy Vivek Ramaswamy: Unleash the animal inside the heart of the American economy. Asa Hutchinson: I plan to reduce federal civilian employment by 10%. Francis Suarez: Vowed to make Miami bitcoin hub; as mayor, paid in bitcoin. Marianne Williamson: We are living at the effect of an unjust economic system. Nikki Haley: Our children will never forgive us for $31 trillion in debt. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Shift budget from military to domestic spending. Francis Suarez: Reduce spending and taxes. Vivek Ramaswamy: Unleash the Beast and grow our way out of problems. Chris Christie: Biden responsible for inflation: Jimmy Carter of the 2020s. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: American economy is in trouble�for most people. Chase Oliver: Veto any budget Congress sends that is not balanced. Chase Oliver: Reckless spending by both parties causes reckless inflation. |
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Civil Rights Francis Suarez: The diversity of our city is a strength for us. Cornel West: Focusing on diversity is a very narrow criteria to use. Perry Johnson: Leftists drives wedges among us in dealing with race. Will Hurd: Use diversity to solve the major problems that we're facing. Asa Hutchinson: Move beyond race-based admissions; fight identity politics. Marianne Williamson: Declare transgender murder/suicide a national emergency. Joe Biden: Rights for women and minorities part of our shared humanity. Chase Oliver: I'm armed and gay: armed gays are harder to bash. Chase Oliver: Don't tell LGBTQ people who to be or how to live. |
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Corporations Asa Hutchinson: Not government's role to punish business for their views . Asa Hutchinson: Punishing business for exercising speech is heavy-handed. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Rebuild industrial infrastructure and undo off-shoring. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Our kids can't buy homes because of corporate accumulation. Chase Oliver: End tax cuts for big businesses & not small businesses. |
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Crime Asa Hutchinson: Promise to pardon Trump undermines the rule of law. Asa Hutchinson: Don't erode confidence in our entire criminal justice system. Chris Christie: We need change at DOJ: remove anyone who shows partisanship. Larry Elder: Proposes removing soft-on-crime, George Soros-backed DAs. Mike Pence: Radical left responsible for NYC prosecution of Trump. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Release Sirhan Sirhan; doesn't believe he shot RFK. Stephen Laffey: Reform the FBI. Will Hurd: Teach de-escalation; ensure no one dies in police custody. Asa Hutchinson: Shouldn't promise pardons during presidential campaign. Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump should not be convicted of a process crime. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: JFK assassination and coverup with CIA involvement. |
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Drugs Francis Suarez: Federal cannabis policy needs to catch up with the states. Stephen Laffey: Legalization of marijuana is hurting the business climate. Donald Trump: Cannabis is popular, but it does damage. Francis Suarez: Companies in China spawn fentanyl precursors for cartels. Asa Hutchinson: Use economic pressure on Mexico to fight against fentanyl. |
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Education Francis Suarez: Expanding "Don't Say Gay" to all grades is excessive. Francis Suarez: Miami has always led on school choice. Mike Pence: There was racial inequity in education system; no longer. Tim Scott: Started the School Choice Caucus & they work. Will Hurd: We've done terribly preparing students of color for college. Clarence Thomas: Race is not to blame: end college affirmative action. Mike Pence: Student loan forgiveness not about helping the middle class. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Invest in public schools but with vouchers & parental choice. Will Hurd: Colleges can still consider race without affirmative action. Will Hurd: First Republican to say that slavery is not a jobs program. Chase Oliver: Let schools & parents decide on LGBTQ books in libraries. Ryan Binkley: Defends Texas law allowing chaplains in public schools. Donald Trump: Shut down Department of Education; send it back to states. |
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Energy & Oil Corey Stapleton: Free-market capitalism is key to addressing global warming. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Climate crisis used to push totalitarian controls on society. Stephen Laffey: Nuclear power plant needs less land than wind or solar. Francis Suarez: Climate change is a serious threat; reduce emissions . Nikki Haley: There can be solar and wind, but you can't do it tomorrow. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Stop subsidizing carbon--and nuclear plants cost too much. |
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Environment Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: End toxic polarization: only environmentalist on Fox News. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Good environmental policy identical to good economic policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Riverkeepers: Sue polluters to clean up Hudson River. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 1995: "The Kennedy Who Matters" for environmental law. |
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Families & Children Asa Hutchinson: Don't want government interfering with parental decisions. Chris Christie: Government shouldn't interfere with parents on gender care. Chase Oliver: No state mandates on transgender girls athletics. |
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Foreign Policy Corey Stapleton: Sustained peace gained by strength of US, European allies. Doug Burgum: Support Ukraine: an opportunity for US and NATO. Francis Suarez: Asks "What's a Uyghur?" during interview . Mike Pence: Russia military conduct isn't just warfare; it's evil. Nikki Haley: Time to start actually being aggressive with China. Perry Johnson: Ridiculous to send $113B to Ukraine when we're going broke. Vivek Ramaswamy: Opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a top priority for us. Vivek Ramaswamy: Russia/China alliance is the top threat America faces. Will Hurd: Push the Russians out of Crimea & out of the Donbass. Will Hurd: China is trying to surpass us as a global superpower. Stephen Laffey: Hawkish on Israel, liberal Jewish critics are self-loathing. Corey Stapleton: Restore America's image and power abroad. Chris Christie: Aid to Ukraine degrades Russian army; sends message to China. Doug Burgum: I think Putin is running a large criminal organization. Mike Pence: This is all about America being the leader of the free world. Mike Pence: Arming Ukraine sends a deafening message to communist China. Nikki Haley: We need to deal with China as the threat that they are. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Stop weaponizing the US dollar to avoid world currency. Joe Biden: We stand with regional bodies to support constitutional rule. Joe Biden: U.S. and Vietnam show adversaries can become partners. Joe Biden: We are for de-risking, not decoupling, with China. Jill Stein: Attended Moscow event with Putin, says she was critical. Chase Oliver: Let NATO & Europe defend Ukraine; US takes refugees. |
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Free Trade Corey Stapleton: I generally believe in free trade (not protectionism). Francis Suarez: Defends embargo on Cuba; doesn't think it's cruel. Francis Suarez: China is a threat; get US companies out. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Compete with China and we win without war. Joe Biden: India/Middle East/Europe connection will have impact. Chase Oliver: Free markets & free trade; not central planning. Ryan Binkley: There must be a level playing field for fair trade. |
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Government Reform Asa Hutchinson: Supreme Court needs to be transparent on reporting rules. Doug Burgum: Innovation is what drives country forward, not regulation. Francis Suarez: Supports cryptocurrency but it needs to be regulated. Francis Suarez: No need for a police force to investigate election fraud. Larry Elder: Set up voter integrity website in 2021 recall election . Vivek Ramaswamy: Shut down the FBI and replace it with something new. Stephen Laffey: Close primaries to registered party members only. Stephen Laffey: Term limits for House and Senate. Vivek Ramaswamy: Raise voting age to 25 for the majority of U.S. voters. Mike Pence: Going to clean house among senior leadership at DOJ. Nikki Haley: Clean up weaponized, politicized Department of Justice. Vivek Ramaswamy: Fire 75% of the federal work force and shutter agencies. Donald Trump: Throw out rules & articles after massive 2020 election fraud. |
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Gun Control Francis Suarez: Cities with the strictest gun laws have the most homicides. Mike Pence: Recent gun tragedies reflect fear of crime wave. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Mass shootings linked to antidepressants & video games . Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Common sense gun control, and assault weapons ban. Ryan Binkley: Gun violence is a spiritual and health issue. |
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Health Care Perry Johnson: We need competition across state lines for all insurance . Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Would put Dr. Fauci on trial over COVID vaccines. Vivek Ramaswamy: Gender dysphoria is suffering; we're creating more of it. Francis Suarez: Focus on healthy lifestyle through physical fitness. Vivek Ramaswamy: Gut the FDA and its corrupt regulations. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Public option not right thing, unless part of single-payer. |
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Homeland Security Perry Johnson: Defense was never more important than it is today. Vivek Ramaswamy: We are way behind; need modern Monroe Doctrine. Chase Oliver: China just an excuse to fund military industrial complex. |
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Immigration Asa Hutchinson: Pass border security first, then immigration reform. Francis Suarez: Connect immigration to employment, declining birth rate. Nikki Haley: Instead of catch and release, let's go to catch and deport. Will Hurd: There are common sense solutions, but pols have to sell them. Stephen Laffey: Increase infrastructure at the border; pass legislation. Francis Suarez: Aggressive policies adversely impact small businesses . Vivek Ramaswamy: Military force to secure the border; then universally deport. Chris Christie: Trump didn't do anything to make immigration laws stronger. Joe Biden: Let Title 42 expire: more humanitarian asylum policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: War on Drugs creates desperate conditions south of border. Chase Oliver: Comprehensive reform gets millions out of shadows. Chase Oliver: Immigration crisis created by government, not by immigrants. |
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Jobs Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: I believe in labor unions & a robust middle class. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Yes living wage; no universal basic income. |
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Principles & Values Vivek Ramaswamy: Defining political debate is pro-American vs. anti-American. Doug Burgum: The best of America is when neighbors help neighbors. Asa Hutchinson: Put the office of presidency and our country above yourself. Chris Christie: Unacceptable to pressure officials to alter election results. Chris Christie: Will take pledge to support nominee as seriously as Trump. Chris Christie: America didn't become great by pulling up the drawbridge. Corey Stapleton: Formed a band called Corey Stapleton and The Pretty Pirates. Doug Burgum: The best of America is when neighbors help neighbors. Francis Suarez: Parents came here for freedom; experienced American Dream. Francis Suarez: Most important part of my day is time I spend with Jesus. Francis Suarez: I believe America is still a shining city on a hill. Marianne Williamson: I want to disrupt the system, not perpetuate it. Mike Pence: I'm a Bible-believing Christian. Mike Pence: America is the leader of the free world. Mike Pence: United States is the gold standard of justice in the world. Tim Scott: Progressive left makes America into a grievance culture. Tim Scott: A world without America is a very dark place. Vivek Ramaswamy: Blames Biden for special counsel & indictment of Trump. Vivek Ramaswamy: Deliver national unity with our shared American identity. Vivek Ramaswamy: Capitalism has to stay apolitical to bring us together. Vivek Ramaswamy: To put America first, we need to rediscover what America is. Will Hurd: Christian Nationalism advocates for American theocracy. Chris Christie: Politicians pit groups against each other to create conflict. Doug Burgum: The president is supposed to bring people together. Mike Pence: The freedom of religion is our first freedom. Vivek Ramaswamy: For my part, I stand for the America first agenda. Will Hurd: Character matters; service matters; US has a world role. Mike Pence: We all face the judgment of history, as will Trump. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: America without censorship: I'm not a cancel-culture guy. Dean Phillips: Part of informal Jewish caucus when need arises. Dean Phillips: His grandmother was advice columnist Dear Abby. Dean Phillips: Don't amplify "America First Caucus" about hate & ignorance. Jill Stein: Born into Jewish family, stresses she's no longer practicing. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 1980s: Failed the bar exam; struggled with drug addiction. Donald Trump: OpEd: Rose in reaction to fear of Obama, like Tea Party . |
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Social Security Mike Pence: Let younger Americans invest a portion of their payroll tax. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Protect Social Security; needs more study. Stephen Laffey: Freeze current system for people in it; reform for future. Vivek Ramaswamy: Let seniors work; invest Trust Fund in diversified portfolio. Chase Oliver: Allow opt out right now; then close up shop responsibly. |
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Tax Reform Francis Suarez: Reduced taxes to lowest level ever and we grew by 12%. Francis Suarez: Lower taxes to the lowest level in recorded history. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Exempt conversion of bitcoin from capital gains taxes . Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Stimulate economy without raising taxes. |
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Technology Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: CHIPS Act: Don't subsidize rich nor cut off trade with China. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Podcasts allow deplatformed candidates to reach voters. Joe Biden: Working with world leaders to strengthen rules on AI. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Many illnesses caused by vaccines & 5G wireless technology. |
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War & Peace Francis Suarez: US should consider potential military action in Cuba. Francis Suarez: Military aid to Ukraine, with NATO equal burden. Chris Christie: If Russia wins they'd soon cross border requiring US troops. Will Hurd: Both Trump and Biden to blame for Afghanistan withdrawal. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Supports Minsk accord: Independent Donbas & annexed Crimea. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is brutal; but not "unprovoked". Dean Phillips: Defend Ukraine's sovereignty & seize Russian assets. Dean Phillips: Condemn the depravity of Hamas, and Iran if they're involved. Joe Biden: If Russia prevails in Ukraine can any nation feel secure? Don Blankenship: Communist Party & China are not our friends. Chase Oliver: Began political activism opposing the war in Iraq. Ryan Binkley: In Ukraine, both sides have got to feel successful. |
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Welfare & Poverty Francis Suarez: Faith-based groups helped solved Miami homelessness. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Guaranteed 3% mortgage for first-time homebuyers. |
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