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Abortion August Wolf: Pro-choice but no federal funding for abortion. Bob Stefanowski: Don't make abortion illegal; but parental notification ok. Catherine Templeton: 100% pro-life; won't back down. Dan Malloy: Free birth control coverage. Leora Levy: Signed pledge she believes life begins at conception. Leora Levy: Switched views on abortion and Trump, now opposes abortion. Matthew Corey: Pro-choice. Ned Lamont: Criticizes Republican candidate: "choice is on the ballot". Themis Klarides: Her voting record endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut. Tom Foley: Pro-choice. Leora Levy: Life begins at conception. Themis Klarides: Pro-choice. Jen Tooker: Government shouldn't be involved in woman's right to choose. |
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Budget & Economy Bob Stefanowski: Smart, responsible fiscal reform will turn around economy. Bob Stefanowski: Take a holistic approach to modernize infrastructure. Christopher Shays: OpEd: Spent $200M on "Bridge to Nowhere". Dan Carter: Too much of our economy is controlled by federal government. Dan Malloy: Vision for economic revival, not just recovery. David Walker: 2007: deficit spending saddles millennials with debts. Heidi Heitkamp: Quit playing blame game & pass Balanced Budget Amendment. Jack Orchulli: Enforce the constitutional spending CAP backed by facts. Joe Visconti: Unfunded liabilities crush our financial plans. Leora Levy: Capitalism is the greatest system ever devised. Maggie Hassan: Invest to keep economy moving forward post-Recession. Matthew Corey: Washington's unbalanced budget affects all states. Matthew Corey: Wasteful spending and regulations crippling jobs. Ned Lamont: No more funny math in budget; balanced for future. Ned Lamont: $30M in COVID relief to restaurants, hospitality industry. Rick Berg: We need a budget that comes to closure, and reins in deficit. Themis Klarides: Democrats coming to pick you pocket instead of spending cuts. Tom Foley: AdWatch: Malloy's policies drive jobs out of state. Tom Foley: Tax credits are spending; oppose $400M job expansion credits. Ned Lamont: Small business boost fund invested in over 100 new companies. Matthew Corey: Control taxes & spending: reduce our deficit. Matthew Corey: Rebuild deteriorating roads, bridges, sewer systems! . Chris Murphy: The Inflation Reduction Act did bring down inflation. Jen Tooker: Budget designed to keep tax rate stable. Ryan Fazio: Use increased revenue for tax cuts, not for programs. |
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Civil Rights Ann-Marie Adams: President of the Conn. Association of Black Communicators. August Wolf: Signed Supreme Court amicus brief favoring same-sex marriage. Bob Stefanowski: I'm a civil rights Republican, not a white nationalist. Bob Stefanowski: Transgender policy in school sports needs to be evaluated. Dan Carter: NO on including gender identity in anti-discrimination law. Dan Malloy: CT shattered the glass ceiling with first female governor. Dan Malloy: Include gender identity in anti-discrimination law. Dan Malloy: Prohibit "conversion therapy" of gay youth. Joe Visconti: Labelled Chinese candidate as "Kim Jong Tong". Leora Levy: Opposes trans rights: boys don't belong in girls' sports. Linda McMahon: Allow gays to openly serve in military, but do it cautiously. Maggie Hassan: Women earn only 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. Matthew Corey: Supports same-sex marriage. Prasad Srinivasan: Prohibit "conversion therapy" of gay youth. Richard Blumenthal: CT statutes do not allow same-sex marriage licenses. Themis Klarides: Prohibit "conversion therapy" of gay youth. Themis Klarides: 2012: Urged GOP to support civil unions for same sex couples. Tom Foley: Maintain gay marriage law, although personally against it. Ann-Marie Adams: Racial injustice:Black student debt disproportionately worse. Themis Klarides: NO on including gender identity in anti-discrimination law. Jen Tooker: Firm supporter of town's multi-cultural diversity committee. Jen Tooker: Local pride event makes a better community. Ryan Fazio: Promote acceptance, freedom, and equality in society. |
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Corporations August Wolf: Not everyone who works on Wall Street is a criminal. Dan Malloy: First Five program: leverage public to private funding. Dan Malloy: Small Business Express Program: grants for 944 companies. Dan Malloy: Businesses should suggest which state regulations to abandon. Dan Malloy: Invest state funds in businesses that preserve in-state jobs. Heidi Heitkamp: Fought attempt to weaken ND bank privacy laws. Mark Lauretti: Top priority: don't over-burden business. Matthew Corey: Government regulations stifling small businesses. Richard Blumenthal: Eliminate antitrust exception for Major League Baseball. Tom Foley: Small Business Express Program is too generous with aid. Tom Foley: Criticized for bankruptcy of a Georgia textile mill. Tom Foley: Investigate Economic and Community Development loan fraud. Tom Foley: We pay huge sums in corporate welfare to keep jobs in CT. |
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Crime Bob Stefanowski: I will advocate for a holistic approach to reform. Bob Stefanowski: Wrong to take away qualified immunity from police officers. Dan Carter: Empower both law enforcement and communities together. Dan Malloy: Prison population has dropped AND recidivism has declined. Matthew Corey: Supports capital punishment but not mandatory minimums. Ned Lamont: Larger and more diverse police force, speed up prosecution. Themis Klarides: Early-release program has let loose many violent offenders. Themis Klarides: Against legislation removing important police protections. Tom Foley: Veto efforts to repeal the death penalty. Tom Foley: Arrested twice for motor vehicle incidents. Matthew Corey: Back the Blue: unequivocal support for law enforcement! . Ryan Fazio: Remove anti-policing policies allowing dangerous crime. |
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Drugs Dan Carter: Voted NO on medical marijuana for debilitating conditions. Dan Malloy: Palliative medical marijuana use for debilitating conditions. Linda McMahon: Husband acquitted of steroid distribution in WWE. Linda McMahon: 1989: WWE exonerated unanimously of steroid doctor misdeeds. Maggie Hassan: Experience & data suggest legalizing marijuana does not help. Mark Lauretti: Law enforcement AND treatment to fight opioid abuse. Matthew Corey: Attack drug companies & prescribing doctors first. Ned Lamont: Work with legislature on legalization of marijuana. Themis Klarides: Voted NO on medical marijuana for debilitating conditions. Themis Klarides: Increase penalties for fentanyl, treat it like a narcotic. Tom Foley: Recreational marijuana use is a gateway drug. Chris Murphy: Rated B by NORML: depoliticize medical marijuana . |
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Education August Wolf: Support home-school, charter schools, & parochial schools. Bob Stefanowski: Give parents the choice to find a school that works for them. Catherine Templeton: School money & school control should be local. Dan Carter: Bottom-up decisions on schools, not top-down politicians. Dan Malloy: Had learning disability when there were no support programs. Dan Malloy: $22M for new charter schools over three years. Leora Levy: Always defend Parental Rights and Freedom of Choice. Leora Levy: Claimed COVID funds used to teach critical race theory. Mark Lauretti: Get the government out of the classroom. Matthew Corey: Wants vouchers for school choice, empower states. Peter Lumaj: Expand charter schools and the voucher program. Tom Foley: Local control instead of Common Core mandates. Tom Foley: In-district public school choice, money follows the child. Tom Foley: Charters are part of the solution, but not whole solution. Tom Foley: Ran on platform of school choice. Ann-Marie Adams: Lack of minority teachers led to achievement gap. Robert Hyde: Public education is a broken system. Ned Lamont: Make it easier and more affordable to be a teacher. Ryan Fazio: Adopt tax credit for donations for school choice vouchers. |
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Energy & Oil August Wolf: Support domestic exploration for clean coal, oil, and gas. Dan Malloy: Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy. Dan Malloy: Moving Canadian oil thru the US is not best for the economy. Dan Malloy: Aggressively pursue clean energy. Danny Drew: Enacted sustainable, green energy policies. Joseph Lieberman: Cheney energy bill was imperfect but good for CT. Matthew Corey: Yes to Keystone; no to funding renewables. Ned Lamont: Cheney energy bill keeps us dependent on foreign oil. Ned Lamont: Carbon free electric grid; transportation system to follow. Peter Lumaj: Develop our vast natural gas and oil reserves. Tom Foley: No gas tax increase to pay for rail transport. Ned Lamont: Control our energy supply chain so Putin and Saudis can't. Ned Lamont: Keep our energy system reliable, affordable, and less toxic. Mark Gordon: Biden energy policy is pure unadulterated "bovine scatology". Mark Gordon: We're bullish on all energy; we can do even more with coal. Ned Lamont: We will need more electricity, especially low-carbon supply. Jen Tooker: Lower costs, diversify energy sources. |
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Environment Bob Stefanowski: Make sure that environmental regulations make sense. Danny Drew: Restored Middletown's waterfront & public parks. Robert Hyde: Ardent advocate for animal rights; no abuse tolerated. Robert Hyde: Balance environmental protection with economy. |
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Families & Children Dan Malloy: Permanently establish the Office of Early Childhood. Dan Malloy: 21-year-old son arrested in robbery, suffering depression. Jahana Hayes: Supports gay marriage & equal constitutional rights. Matthew Corey: Investigate Hollywood's systematic sexual abuse. Ned Lamont: Paid time off to new parents and caregivers. Ned Lamont: Proposed 12 weeks paid family leave from 1/2% payroll tax. Chris Murphy: Affordable child care in the richest country in the world. Robert Hyde: Toys for Tots: a powerful force for good. |
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Foreign Policy Bob Stefanowski: Helps set up, support school for Ukrainian refugee children. Dan Carter: Policy of stupefied bystander erodes America's stature. Joseph Lieberman: North Korean missiles were provocative, but don't over-react. Leora Levy: Maintain an unbreakable alliance between the US and Israel. Leora Levy: American Policy should include regime change in Iran. Linda McMahon: Sustainable 2-state solution in Israel; no settlement freeze. Ned Lamont: Biggest threat to US is rogue nation with nukes. Richard Blumenthal: 2-state solution in Israel after Palestine stops terrorism. Richard Blumenthal: China is watching what we do in Ukraine. Matthew Corey: Support Israel from its enemies! Stop coddling Iran! John Flynn: Address foreign wars and international relations. Ryan Fazio: Entire town of Greenwich stands with Ukraine. Jen Tooker: Visited and supports Ukraine against Russian attack. |
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Free Trade August Wolf: Ratify fast-track trade authority and TPP. Dan Carter: Oppose TTP as neither free trade nor fair trade. Dan Malloy: Make sure entire world knows: CT is open for business. Dan Malloy: Trade trips to China to promote aerospace & bioscience. Joseph Lieberman: Connecticut jobs rely on exports. Maggie Hassan: N.H. is fastest-growing state in the nation for exports. Ned Lamont: Lieberman never saw a trade agreement he didn't like. Ned Lamont: Negotiate strong labor & enviro into trade agreements. Robert Hyde: Protect American industries and jobs. Ned Lamont: Tariff is a six-letter word for tax; it's a tax on you. Ryan Fazio: Tariffs going in wrong direction, but not very significant. |
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Government Reform Bob Stefanowski: Budget information should be a click away. Bob Stefanowski: Biden won the election and it's past time to move on. Dan Carter: Democrats do nothing but raise campaign cash for re-election. Dan Carter: Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). Dan Malloy: Require state government to use GAAP accounting principles. Dan Malloy: Cut state agencies by 28% and cut state workforce by 9%. Dan Malloy: Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). Jack Orchulli: Won't accept a dime of special interest money. Joe Visconti: State & feds should pay for construction inspection failures. Joseph Lieberman: Public has right to know candidate's personal income taxes. Joseph Lieberman: Earmarks are great for Connecticut. Mark Lauretti: Opposed publicly finance campaigns, but will participate. Matthew Corey: Don't regulate union/corporate campaign contributions. Ned Lamont: Earmarks should be outlawed as lobbyist over-influence. Ned Lamont: Easier absentee ballots, early voting should be permanent. Ned Lamont: Let's make easier absentee balloting a reality for everyone. Peter Lumaj: Peter's Plan: require voter ID; end same-day registration. Prasad Srinivasan: Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). Themis Klarides: NO on funding the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). Themis Klarides: Doesn't agree with Trump that 2020 election was stolen. Tom Foley: 2010: criticized public campaign financing; 2014: accepts it. Tom Foley: AdWatch: Complains about ethics, but was fined for PAC. Mark Gordon: Will never shy away from standing up to federal government. Ryan Fazio: Focused on identifying opportunities to roll back regulation. Jen Tooker: State goes too far in trying to override local zoning. |
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Gun Control Ann-Marie Adams: Newtown massacre exposes race and class prejudice. August Wolf: Never disarm law abiding Americans. Bob Stefanowski: No more gun controls; gun owners have been persecuted. Catherine Templeton: Gun owner & NRA member. Chris Murphy: NRA has more control over Congress than any other group. Chris Murphy: Teachers don't want to be armed; nor do parents or students. Chris Murphy: Stricter gun control laws on a federal level. Dan Carter: Voted NO on restricting sales of "long guns" and ammo by age. Dan Carter: Represented Newtown; but opposed gun control after shooting. Dan Malloy: More guns are not the answer to gun violence. Dan Malloy: Restrict sales of "long guns" and ammunition capacity by age. Dan Malloy: Close loopholes; ban bump stocks. Dan Malloy: Allow early voting, explore vote by mail. Dan Malloy: NRA has developed into a terrorist organization. Jahana Hayes: Constituents want gun control, and Hayes will work on it. Leora Levy: Firmly believes in the Right to Bear Arms. Maggie Hassan: Background check system to avoid gun sales to mentally ill. Matthew Corey: Gun control needs more mental health programs. Ned Lamont: We learn first hand the cost of unregulated gun ownership. Ned Lamont: Ban bump stocks, and other common sense restrictions. Ned Lamont: You can't be tough on crime if you are weak on guns! Prasad Srinivasan: It is person behind AR15s that bring about massacres. Themis Klarides: Restrict sales of "long guns" and ammunition capacity by age. Themis Klarides: Supported gun control measure adopted after Sandy Hook. Tom Foley: Enough on gun control; focus on preventing another Newtown. Tom Foley: Supports 2nd amendment but require reporting stolen firearms. Tom Foley: Let stand current gun laws, but no specific proposals. Tom Foley: Newtown law added inconveniences on law-abiding citizens. Chris Murphy: Inconceivable Congress hasn't addressed gun violence. |
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Health Care Ann-Marie Adams: Expand Medicaid and reduce disparities. August Wolf: Repeal ObamaCare: all of it; immediately. Bob Stefanowski: Expand access to private healthcare for veterans. Bob Stefanowski: Government option is fine, but give people more choices. Dan Carter: Government-run ObamaCare screams out to repeal & replace. Dan Malloy: Healthcare a fundamental right. Jack Orchulli: No billions for public option; keep skin in the game. Matthew Corey: Let health care be governed by the free market. Ned Lamont: Why hasn't Lieberman ever signed onto universal healthcare? Peter Lumaj: Repeal ObamaCare; create market-based health care system. Themis Klarides: Supported adequate funding of state's Medicaid program. Tom Foley: Post costs for treatments to give consumers options. Robert Hyde: Affordable and accessible healthcare for all Americans. Chris Murphy: We took on the drug industry;Trump let drug prices skyrocket. Ned Lamont: Helping small businesses negotiate healthcare a big priority. Ryan Fazio: Reduce Medicaid by $116 million over two years. |
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Homeland Security August Wolf: Demand accountability in Department of Veterans Affairs. August Wolf: VA administration has been sorely mismanaged. Bob Stefanowski: Encourage the hiring of Veterans and their spouses. Chris Murphy: Russia never stopped interfering in American politics. Dan Carter: Restore troops to being nimble, smart and relentless. Dan Malloy: Pledge to end homelessness for veterans by end of 2015. Joseph Lieberman: Last thing we want is to release dangerous Gitmo detainees. Leora Levy: A powerful military reinforces the efficacy of diplomacy. Linda McMahon: Terrorists only need to succeed once; we must succeed always. Maggie Hassan: Thank veterans for unyielding dedication to our freedom. Matthew Corey: Veterans cannot be ignored or forgotten. Ned Lamont: Gitmo, wiretaps, & Haditha have weakened our moral authority. Peter Lumaj: Peace through strength to defeat terrorism. Richard Blumenthal: Apologizes again for having said he served in Vietnam. Richard Blumenthal: End unfair copays charged to veterans for contraception. Tom Foley: Appoint veteran-friendly Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Robert Hyde: Served in Marine Corps in Iraqi theater. Robert Hyde: Enhance the country's defense capabilities . |
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Immigration Ann-Marie Adams: Immigrants need their voices to be heard. August Wolf: Build a wall & aggressively enforce immigration laws. Catherine Templeton: Cracked down on undocumented workers. Dan Carter: NO on loosening in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Dan Malloy: Loosen in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Dan Malloy: Muslim ban harkens back to darkest times in our history. Joseph Lieberman: Now it's too easy to come in across our border. Joseph Lieberman: Earn citizenship only after 11 years of waiting within rules. Leora Levy: Closing our borders is paramount in the pursuit of safety. Leora Levy: Opposes permanent legal status for DACA young adults. Linda McMahon: More merit-based system for green card & citizenship. Linda McMahon: No amnesty; enforce immigration laws. Matthew Corey: Build border wall; deport those illegally present. Ned Lamont: Focus on employers hiring, not on building fences. Ned Lamont: Give illegal immigrants a path to earned citizenship. Peter Lumaj: Albanian refugee but opposes sanctuary cities. Richard Blumenthal: Enact comprehensive solution; piecemeal approach fails. Matthew Corey: Finish the wall! End sanctuary cities & states! Themis Klarides: NO on loosening in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Themis Klarides: Opposed driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Tom Foley: We need a federal comprehensive immigration policy. Tom Foley: House child refugee immigrants at Southbury Training School. Mark Gordon: Illegal immigration is our nation's greatest threat. Chris Murphy: Republicans made it clear they want the border to be a mess. Robert Hyde: Stricter immigration controls . Matthew Corey: We're on the verge of World War III with Biden. Jen Tooker: Upholds state law in not using police to enforce immigration. Ned Lamont: Schools to protect students from federal immigration raids . Ryan Fazio: Allow local police to cooperate with federal authorities. |
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Jobs August Wolf: Minimum wage of $15 per hour is too high; find middle ground. Catherine Templeton: Fought to keep unions out of SC. Dan Malloy: We created 9,400 new, private sector jobs in the last year. Dan Malloy: Pushed bill to protect advanced manufacturing jobs. Joe Visconti: Opposes state public employee unions. Joseph Lieberman: My seniority helps me deliver contracts and jobs to CT. Linda McMahon: WWE has created 20 jobs annually for 28 years. Linda McMahon: Six-point jobs growth plan; cut taxes for the middle class. Ned Lamont: Invest in infrastructure to create local jobs. Ned Lamont: Better training and support for workers: STEM and vo-tech. Ned Lamont: On way to $15 minimum wage, indexed for inflation. Richard Blumenthal: Contractors without health insurance aren't good jobs. Tom Foley: Pledge not to change public employee collective bargaining. Tom Foley: Raise minimum wage nationally, but focus on jobs in CT. Tom Foley: OpEd: His company moved 3,000 jobs to Mexico. Ned Lamont: Medical leave & expanded childcare helps working people . |
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Principles & Values Al Gore: Stand for the people and against special interests. August Wolf: Represented America at 1984 Olympics. August Wolf: Participated in 1984 Olympics, as shot-put athlete. Dan Malloy: Don't listen to the critics; Connecticut is moving forward. Joseph Lieberman: I'm not George Bush, but Lamont is running against him. Joseph Lieberman: Would run Independent due to Lamont's single-issue candidacy. Leora Levy: Knows what happens when Communism conquers a country. Leora Levy: America's founding was a miracle. Linda McMahon: OpEd: Spent $50M of her own money on 2010 Senate race. Maggie Hassan: We do democracy better: we argue but then solve problems. Mark Lauretti: Denies involvement in two Shelton development scandals. Ned Lamont: I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. Ned Lamont: If Lieberman won't take on George Bush, I will. Ned Lamont: My support is grassroots -- stand up and be clear. Ned Lamont: Democrats should present constructive alternatives to Bush. Ned Lamont: Important to reset relationships with regional states. Ned Lamont: I have zero tolerance for any ethical malfeasance. Tom Foley: AdWatch: NYC residents should move to CT under new governor. Tom Foley: Partial facial paralysis means he smiles on only left side. Tom Foley: Will not participate in primary debates. Tom Foley: 1981: Arrested for 1st-degree attempted assault in car crash. Ned Lamont: Just turned 69; getting older is kind of liberating. Robert Hyde: Supports Trump's vision of renewing American greatness. Chris Murphy: Surrogate for Harris-Walz Campaign's National Advisory Board. Ned Lamont: More visitors are coming to Connecticut and staying. Jen Tooker: The freedoms and opportunities Americans enjoy are unmatched. Jen Tooker: Condemns antisemitic snowman, all should feel they belong. Ned Lamont: Attended Trump inaugural out of respect for the presidency. |
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Social Security Dan Malloy: Restructure pension benefits to address chronic underfunding. Dan Malloy: 78% of our state pension fund is making up for past mistakes. Joseph Lieberman: I looked at privatization but decided against it. Linda McMahon: Don't take benefits away from seniors. Matthew Corey: Social Security isn't an entitlement but a benefit. Ned Lamont: No common ground with Bush on privatization. Themis Klarides: Supported increased tax exemption for Social Security. |
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Tax Reform August Wolf: Tax reform to allow private industry to create jobs. Bob Stefanowski: Eliminate the state income tax over the next 8 years. Bob Stefanowski: Immediately cut the sales tax, eliminate new restaurant tax. Catherine Templeton: Fiscal conservative for low taxes. Dan Carter: Common sense tax policies to unleash power of entrepreneurs. David Walker: 2007: higher taxes needed; 2018: not so much. Heidi Heitkamp: Never eliminate home mortgage deduction. Jack Orchulli: End over-spending by self-serving career politicians. Leora Levy: Claims Inflation Reduction Act raises taxes, adds to deficit. Linda McMahon: Economy is fragile; don't raise taxes in a recession. Linda McMahon: Make Bush tax cuts permanent or CT loses 8.500 jobs. Mark Lauretti: Lower taxes & be business-friendly. Matthew Corey: Wants lower corporate and middle class tax rates. Ned Lamont: Middle-class gets hammered by $800B federal deficit. Ned Lamont: Expand business tax credit to repay employee student loans. Ned Lamont: Eliminate income tax on pension and 401K income for most. Peter Lumaj: Simplify the tax code with a Flat Tax. Richard Blumenthal: Nation's wealthiest don't need extension of Bush tax breaks. Richard Blumenthal: Extending Bush tax cuts for wealthiest 2% is wrong. Matthew Corey: Extend the Trump tax cuts! Stop taxing tip income! Themis Klarides: Connecticut GOP stands for cutting taxes, limiting spending. Ned Lamont: I don't want more taxes, I want more taxpayers. Ned Lamont: Now is the time to enact a meaningful middle-class tax cut. Ned Lamont: We have eliminated the estate tax for 99% of our citizens. Robert Hyde: Advocate for tax policies that promote economic growth. Jen Tooker: Would love to cut taxes but needs to make sure math works. Ryan Fazio: Reduce income tax by $1500, cap local property tax. |
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Technology Ann-Marie Adams: Blend digital technology with underserved areas. Catherine Templeton: Infrastructure repair a top priority. Dan Malloy: Invest in Jackson Labs & Bioscience Connecticut. Dan Malloy: Develop CT's deepwater ports & Bradley airport. Dan Malloy: Innovation Ecosystem: connect investors for high-skill jobs. Dan Malloy: On-time on-budget completion of Q Bridge project & CTfastrak. Mark Lauretti: Make repairs; claim abandoned properties. Ned Lamont: Internet access not just nice to have, it's a necessity. Richard Blumenthal: Engage private sector to gather intel for homeland security. Tom Foley: No comment on reducing mass transit funding. Ned Lamont: Social media is a distraction in elementary classrooms. Robert Hyde: Invest in infrastructure to boost jobs and growth. |
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War & Peace August Wolf: We can't trust the Iranian terrorist regime with nukes. Chris Murphy: Executing foreign political figures opens Pandora's box. Chris Murphy: It's dangerous that administration is not talking to Iran. Dan Carter: ISIS threat is very real both at home and abroad. Matthew Corey: Increase American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts. Joseph Lieberman: Overthrowing Saddam was right, and we can't abandon Iraq now. Joseph Lieberman: Getting out too soon will be a disaster for Iraq and for us. Linda McMahon: Support sanctions on Iran; keep all options on table. Matthew Corey: Strong proponent of the war in Iraq. Matthew Corey: ISIS must be eliminated at all costs. Ned Lamont: $250M per day in Iraq better spent on domestic issues. Ned Lamont: Lieberman is only person confused about my position on Iraq. Ned Lamont: 6 months to withdraw from front lines; 12 months out of Iraq. Richard Blumenthal: Strengthen sanctions on Iran, adding an arms embargo. Richard Blumenthal: Cautious support of Iran nuclear deal; needs more oversight. |
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Welfare & Poverty Dan Malloy: $103 million to maintain the safety net. Maggie Hassan: Help Out New Hampshire volunteerism tour. Tom Foley: New urban enterprise zones and urban renewal initiatives. Ned Lamont: Our biennial budget doubles our investment in housing. Chris Murphy: Raise $41,500 salary limit for subsidized childcare. |
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