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from State of Illinois secondary Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Barack Obama: Supports Roe v. Wade. Jesse Sullivan: Faith taught sanctity of life, need to protect unborn. |
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Budget & Economy Jesse Sullivan: Job creation, not free assistance, keys to economic growth. Mark Kirk: Proudly voted for TARP; but against stimulus funds. Mark Kirk: Obama has brought $43,000 debt to every American. Mark Kirk: No bailout for irresponsible decisions by state of Illinois. |
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Civil Rights Barack Obama: Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. Barack Obama: Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. Paul Schimpf: Girls should not be at a biological disadvantage in sports. |
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Corporations Alexi Giannoulias: TARP needs more oversight & bank accountability. Alexi Giannoulias: Main Street needs increased access to capital lending. Mark Kirk: Small business Bill of Rights: 10-point pro-growth agenda. |
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Crime Barack Obama: Supports alternative sentencing and rehabilitation. Jesse Sullivan: Support law enforcement; empower them to do their jobs. Paul Schimpf: I will support our law enforcement community. Rod Blagojevich: Supports death penalty, but keep moratorium for now. Rod Blagojevich: Supports reducing recidivism and re-entry assistance. Tammy Duckworth: A strong advocate for comprehensive sentencing reform. |
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Education Barack Obama: Supports charter schools and private investment in schools. Barack Obama: Free public college for any student with B-average. Jesse Sullivan: Bring competition to education; evidence-based approach. Paul Schimpf: School choice for parents as to where their tax money goes. |
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Energy & Oil Alexi Giannoulias: Clean energy future for national security & job creation. Barack Obama: Conserve, develop alternative fuels, increase efficiencies. |
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Environment Mark Kirk: Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects. |
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Foreign Policy Paul Schimpf: Lead advisor to Iraqi prosecutors of Saddam Hussein. |
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Government Reform Alexi Giannoulias: I streamlined & cut Treasurer's Office staff by 17%. Jesse Sullivan: For strict term limits, against partisan gerrymandering. Mark Kirk: Support a line item veto; cut spending across the board. Rod Blagojevich: Supports McCain-Feingold campaign finance system. |
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Gun Control Barack Obama: Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. Jesse Sullivan: 2nd amendment is an important piece of our national identity. |
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Health Care Alexi Giannoulias: Reform it and fix it: negotiate drug rates for Medicare. Barack Obama: Ensure access to basic care. Jesse Sullivan: Opposes mandates; encourages vaccines if you so choose. Mark Kirk: Repeal Obamacare, then offer a better alternative. Rod Blagojevich: Cover 400,000 more thru FamilyCare, KidCare, & AllKids. |
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Homeland Security Mark Kirk: No F-25 engine; no joint forces command. Paul Schimpf: I demanded our veterans be given proper medical treatment. Tammy Duckworth: Support troops; root out waste in Defense Department. |
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Immigration Barack Obama: Extend welfare and Medicaid to immigrants. |
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Jobs Alexi Giannoulias: Losing job is more than just a paycheck; it affects morale. Rod Blagojevich: Raised the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50. |
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Principles & Values Alexi Giannoulias: Fallout from the April failure of his family's Broadway Bank. Alexi Giannoulias: Accuses Kirk of economic treason for fundraising in China. Alexi Giannoulias: Aware his Broadway Bank lent to criminals, but not extent. Alexi Giannoulias: I told the truth about my mistakes; my opponent has not. Jesse Sullivan: My primary mission is to know, love, and serve God. Jesse Sullivan: World should look to us as a role model nation. Mark Kirk: Forced to apologize for exaggerating his biography. Mark Kirk: Takes responsibility for carelessness about military record. Mark Kirk: Raised $6,000 from 12 U.S. citizen businessmen in China. Mark Kirk: I've owned up to my mistakes; my opponent has not. Tammy Duckworth: American values are one of our greatest strengths. |
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Social Security Alexi Giannoulias: Increase taxable wage base instead of raising retirement age. Jesse Sullivan: Transition state pension fund to private retirement plan. |
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Tax Reform Jesse Sullivan: Reduce taxes that make it hard for business growth. Mark Kirk: Ending Bush tax cuts may cause double-dip recession. Paul Schimpf: In Legislature, I voted against every tax increase. |
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Technology Jesse Sullivan: Encourage development of cryptocurrency, blockchain business. |
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War & Peace Barack Obama: Terrorists are in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Iran. |
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