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from State of Rhode Island secondary Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Allan Fung: Pro-choice position but supports a no-abortion health option. Allan Fung: Supports woman's restricted right to make medical decisions. Allen Waters: Allow abortion only to protect the life of the mother. Ashley Kalus: Described herself as pro-life; opposed abortion rights law. Bob Flanders: Pro-life. Dan McKee: Identifies as supportive of abortion rights. Gina Raimondo: Signed bill codifying abortion protections. Mark Zaccaria: Human life begins at conception. Nellie Gorbea: Access to abortion is a fundamental right. Seth Magaziner: Seth will continue to fight for a women's right to choose. Helena Foulkes: Eliminate ban on abortion coverage in state budget. Patricia Morgan: Should be safe, legal, rare; make contraceptives available. |
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Budget & Economy Bobby Nardolillo: Rationalize onerous federal regulations. Dan McKee: Strong supporter and advocate for local small business. Dan McKee: I understand that budgets reflect priorities and policy. Dan McKee: Make a once in a generation investment in our housing stock. Donald Carcieri: We cannot sustain the present level of spending. Gina Raimondo: We've made it easier to do business in Rhode Island. Gina Raimondo: Put line-item veto on the ballot. Gina Raimondo: Investing in job training, incentives helped business. Jack Reed: Postpone sequestration; then balanced taxes & cuts. Lincoln Almond: $325M tax cuts & business incentives to attract investment. Mark Zaccaria: Senate bank regulators are too cozy with regulated banks. Matt Brown: Implement rent control, build 10,000 green affordable homes. Nellie Gorbea: Simplify statewide process to encourage homebuilding. Patricia Morgan: Over-regulation hurt RI business; do cost-benefit analysis. Allen Waters: Fiscal responsibility: $34 trillion debt is immoral. Dan McKee: Make home ownership reachable for first time homebuyers. Dan McKee: Won't sign budget objecting to new taxes and fees. Helena Foulkes: State budget added new fees, raised taxes, failed to plan. Dan McKee: Rebuild Rhode Island by investing in infrastructure. |
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Civil Rights Ashley Kalus: Worked to ensure that communities have access to power. Bob Flanders: Supreme Court allows religious exceptions to same-sex rights. Dan McKee: Overstated support for marriage equality, but for it at end. Gina Raimondo: Ban conversion therapy for minors. Gina Raimondo: Signed Pride Month proclamation, defying local bishop. Lincoln Chafee: People of color are the future of Rhode Island. Mark Zaccaria: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. Matt Brown: Running with multi-racial progressive coalition. Allen Waters: Only blacks can solve black problems; starts with God, Moses. Patricia Morgan: Ban puberty blockers; restrict transgender care. |
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Corporations Allan Fung: History of creating jobs; he won't forget small businesses. Allan Fung: Lower costs to business helps them grow. Bobby Nardolillo: Trump corporate tax cuts are just what the doctor ordered. Donald Carcieri: Regulatory Review Task Force to reclaim business revolution. Patricia Morgan: Ran air charter/flight school at Green Airport for 10 years. |
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Crime Allan Fung: Strong stance against crime; we need accountability. Dan McKee: Proposed parole after 10 years if under 22 at time of crime. Gina Raimondo: Evidence-based approach to parole is being smart on crime. Luis-Daniel Munoz: Supports national accreditation standards for police. Luis-Daniel Munoz: Every time a person is abused it is no longer a deterrent. Matt Brown: End cash bail, ensure police accountability. |
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Drugs Allan Fung: Opioid epidemic needs more programs & preventative education. Dan McKee: Proposed regulating a legal marijuana market. Gina Raimondo: Jobs and insurance, to combat addiction. Gina Raimondo: Address substance use disorders outside of emergency rooms. Gina Raimondo: Legalize marijuana, since we're surrounded by legal states. Jack Reed: Weed and Seed: community policing & revitalize neighborhood. Lincoln Chafee: Legalize medical marijuana to relieve pain. Matt Brown: Legalize cannabis, invest in drug overdose prevention. Helena Foulkes: We need to look at the long-term health effects of marijuana. Sheldon Whitehouse: Rated C by NORML: decriminalize medical marijuana. |
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Education Allan Fung: Choice in schools; plus funding for technical education. Allen Waters: Let free market forces determine student loan pricing. Allen Waters: Taxpayer dollars should fund all educational options. Allen Waters: Teach Natural Law & moral principles in public schools. Ashley Kalus: Pay our teachers more, promote school choice, fund pre-K. Bob Flanders: States define education standards and feds support. Bobby Nardolillo: Diversity of choice in education. Dan McKee: As mayor created the first mayoral charter school. Dan McKee: Charter schools support criticized by public sector unions. Dan McKee: COVID and schools: locally driven, state supported. Dan McKee: Set up after-school programs to make up time lost to COVID. Dan McKee: School reform by partnering without being demanding. Dan McKee: Make two years free community college program permanent. Dan McKee: For universal Pre-K through a mixed delivery system. Donald Carcieri: Strong advocate of expanding Charter Schools. Gina Raimondo: PrepareRI Dual Enrollment: free tuition for high schoolers. Gina Raimondo: All-day kindergarten for all; computers in every school. Gina Raimondo: More pre-K classrooms; free community college. Gina Raimondo: Major investment to repair crumbling schools. Gina Raimondo: Replace freeze with major investment repairing schools. Gina Raimondo: Additional $30 million to support schools statewide. Gina Raimondo: Make scholarships for community college permanent. Gina Raimondo: Made community college tuition free before most states. Lincoln Almond: Measure school performance and report to parents. Lincoln Almond: We will not tolerate failing schools. Mark Zaccaria: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. Matt Brown: Smaller class sizes, at least $60,000 for teacher salary. Nellie Gorbea: Pass "Right to A Quality Education" constitutional amendment. Seth Magaziner: Ensure every child has access to free universal pre-school. Helena Foulkes: Promised a single term if school test scores don't improve . Allen Waters: Universal School Choice: money follows the child. Allen Waters: Phase out government student loans; leave it to free market. |
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Energy & Oil Allan Fung: Won zoning for large scale solar installation on farmland. Ashley Kalus: Support industries such as offshore wind and aquaculture. Bobby Nardolillo: Further research needed on climate change. Bobby Nardolillo: Understanding Gap: do no economic harm without certainty. Dan McKee: Replace fossil fuel electricity generation with renewables. Dan McKee: Community solar panel program lets people subscribe. Donald Carcieri: Make R.I. the leader in development of offshore wind power. Gina Raimondo: Green energy means jobs. Gina Raimondo: First state to be 100% renewable energy by end of decade. Gina Raimondo: Be most collaborative and aggressive state on wind energy. Mark Zaccaria: No subsidies for wind and solar. Matt Brown: Green New Deal for All, net zero emissions by 2040. Matt Brown: Make RI the first state run on 100% clean, renewable energy. Nellie Gorbea: Incentivize energy efficiency in new home construction. Nellie Gorbea: Prioritize goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Seth Magaziner: Support clean energy jobs, invest in climate resilience. Allen Waters: No more corporate welfare for green energy business. Patricia Morgan: Wind energy is a failed technology . |
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Environment Allan Fung: Supports protecting open space, working farms, & waterways. Bobby Nardolillo: Fishing industry suffers under needless catch limits. Gina Raimondo: 66% increase in green jobs--good for business. Jack Reed: $50M for brownfield redevelopment in low-income areas. Jack Reed: Beaches, parks and waterways are important to our economy. |
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Families & Children Bob Flanders: Senate candidates accused of sexual abuse should withdraw. Gina Raimondo: Pass modern, common-sense paid sick leave laws. Gina Raimondo: Passed paid sick leave; improved child care. Seth Magaziner: Extend the child tax credit. |
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Foreign Policy Jack Reed: Suspend aid to Egypt while military crushes protestors. Jack Reed: Allow in Syrian refugees looking for opportunity. Mark Zaccaria: American colors don't run, but they have been fading. Seth Magaziner: Our international alliances are as important as ever. Patricia Morgan: Remain Israel's staunchest supporter in a dangerous world. Jack Reed: Essentially, this is Trump surrendering to the Russians. |
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Free Trade Gina Raimondo: In Israel for economic development mission. Jack Reed: Retrain workers who lose jobs due to foreign competition. Jack Reed: Tariffs are going to hurt our economy tremendously. Dan McKee: Trump's tariffs are raising costs on key imported items. Dan McKee: Trump's erratic tariff policies are raising prices. |
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Government Reform Allan Fung: Internal department to audit fraud, waste and corruption. Allen Waters: Supports amendment to set limits on campaign finance. Ashley Kalus: Attract business by lowering taxes & cutting red tape. Bob Flanders: Require disclosure for contributions to super PACs. Bob Flanders: Let out-of-state attorneys handle state ethics cases. Bob Flanders: Disallow legislators from serving on Lottery Commission. Bobby Nardolillo: Shift elections to Saturday. Dan McKee: RI Equity Council meetings should not be open to the public. Dan McKee: Vetoed state short-term rental regulations as burdensome. Donald Carcieri: Reduce our reliance on government. Gina Raimondo: Allow online voter registration. Gina Raimondo: Rhode Island Supreme Court now multiracial, majority female. Gina Raimondo: Made RI ninth state to enact automatic voter registration. Jack Reed: Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. Luis-Daniel Munoz: RI Equity Council meetings should be open to the public. Mark Zaccaria: Photo ID for voting. Matt Brown: Reform Make election day a holiday, repeat voter ID law. Nellie Gorbea: Supports repealing the state's voter ID law. Nellie Gorbea: Policymakers should reflect diversity of the state. Seth Magaziner: Democracy only works when people can make their voices heard. Allen Waters: Stop overburdening our businesses with needless regulation. Allen Waters: Signed pledge to support term limits on Congress. Patricia Morgan: 2020: Not okay to rob voters with illegitimate ballots. |
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Gun Control Allan Fung: Against assault rifle ban. Allan Fung: State funding for armed police at all schools. Allen Waters: Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Bob Flanders: Ban devices that turn guns into massive killing machines. Dan McKee: Received an "F" from the NRA's Political Victory Fund. Gina Raimondo: Ban all firearms from public school buildings and grounds. Gina Raimondo: Close loopholes; ban assault weapons. Mark Zaccaria: Opposes more gun restrictions. Nellie Gorbea: Need the courage to pass common sense gun reform. Patricia Morgan: Upgrade security measures in schools instead of banning guns. Seth Magaziner: Ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines. Dan McKee: Let's finally enact a ban on assault weapons. Dan McKee: Signed law banning sales of certain military-style weapons. |
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Health Care Allan Fung: The CBO validated fears of Obamacare being a job killer. Allen Waters: Lower healthcare costs by transparency & competition. Ashley Kalus: COVID testing contract leads to dispute with the state. Bobby Nardolillo: Repeal and replace Obamacare. Dan McKee: Universal access to health insurance for children. Dan McKee: Extend Medicaid coverage for new moms to 12 months. Gina Raimondo: Reinvent Medicaid: expand and improve access. Gina Raimondo: Almost 97% insurance rate through state health exchange. Luis-Daniel Munoz: COVID: Must do more to vaccinate blacks & Latinos. Mark Zaccaria: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility. Matt Brown: For Medicare for All, protect reproductive freedom. Matt Brown: Vaccine requirement to enter public spaces, mask mandate. Nellie Gorbea: Support mental health care for students, teachers, staff. Patricia Morgan: Let physicians practice across state lines & skip red tape. Seth Magaziner: Supports expanding the Affordable Care Act. Dan McKee: Provide student loan forgiveness for primary care physicians. Jack Reed: Democrats fighting to prevent spike in insurance premiums. Dan McKee: Create the state's first Marketplace Affordability program. |
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Homeland Security Allan Fung: Property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Donald Carcieri: Gratitude to armed forces for defending our freedoms. Gina Raimondo: Close deficit, boost budget of RI Veterans Home. Gina Raimondo: At least 3% of contracts to go to veteran-owned companies. Jack Reed: No Benghazi cover-up; had 11 hearings & 25,000 documents. Mark Zaccaria: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. Seth Magaziner: For veteran's healthcare, tax credits for businesses. Patricia Morgan: Advocate for�anything improving the lives of our veterans . Jack Reed: Trump & Hegseth trying to politicize Defense Department. Jack Reed: We cannot allow our military to be politicized. |
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Immigration Allan Fung: Federal authorities notified on illegal immigrants releases. Allen Waters: A foe of illegal immigration and of sanctuary cities. Bobby Nardolillo: Get tough on illegal immigrants. Dan McKee: In-state college tuition regardless of immigration status. Gina Raimondo: Opposes deporting DREAMers. Gina Raimondo: Driver's licenses for DREAMers, pathway for citizenship. Gina Raimondo: COVID: Get tested; no immigration officials at testing sites. Mark Zaccaria: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. Matt Brown: Provide drivers' licenses to undocumented Rhode Islanders. Allen Waters: Protect our national sovereignty: no "Open Borders". Patricia Morgan: Close the border; finish the wall; keep "remain in Mexico". Helena Foulkes: Criticized Trump for terrorizing immigrant communities. |
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Jobs Bobby Nardolillo: Don't raise minimum wage to $9.60 per hour. Dan McKee: Increasing wages in various underpaid fields is long overdue. Dan McKee: Enacted pay equity regardless of gender or ethnicity. Donald Carcieri: Americans' top priority: put people back to work. Gina Raimondo: Raise minimum wage to $9.60 per hour. Gina Raimondo: Give everyone chance for dignified work at a decent wage. Gina Raimondo: Touts unemployment rate of 4.3%, lowest rate since 2001. Gina Raimondo: Training for changing job market. Gina Raimondo: Raise minimum wage; expand earned income tax credit. Mark Zaccaria: Accepted 20 weeks of unemployment, but opposes extending it. Matt Brown: Pass a $19 per hour minimum wage ($39,520 annually). Seth Magaziner: Fight for worker's rights including the right to organize. Dan McKee: Create 1,000 new work-based learning opportunities in RI. |
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Principles & Values Allan Fung: Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. Allen Waters: Grew up in Providence; lived & ran in MA; now running in RI. Ashley Kalus: As a former Golden Gloves boxer, I am a fighter. Bob Flanders: Let both sides be heard in Supreme Court Kavanaugh hearings. Dan McKee: People have pride in their communities & staying in hometown. Dan McKee: Trump's Big Lie is a threat to our democracy. Gina Raimondo: Granddaughter of Italian immigrants; lifelong Rhode Islander. Gina Raimondo: To young women: look within; summon courage to lead. Gina Raimondo: Remove "Providence Plantations" from state documents. Gina Raimondo: Your family and faith will always be there. Mark Zaccaria: Former chair of state GOP; former Town Council member. Mark Zaccaria: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. Nellie Gorbea: Government doesn't run like a business, nor should it. Seth Magaziner: American Dream of economic mobility has broken down for many. Ashley Kalus: Names Ron DeSantis as her most admired elected official. Allen Waters: America is divided & growing more polarized . |
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Social Security Gina Raimondo: Get most state retirees a cost of living increase. Gina Raimondo: Cut tax on Social Security payments. Gina Raimondo: Moved workers from state pensions to 401(k)-like plans. Patricia Morgan: Repeal RI taxes on social security and retirement benefits. Seth Magaziner: Oppose Republican efforts to privatize Social Security. Allen Waters: Democrats should stop the lies about Social Security and GOP. Patricia Morgan: Saving and strengthening it is a necessity. Dan McKee: Eliminate the state tax on Social Security once and for all. |
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Tax Reform Allan Fung: For federal tax reform; will lower state and local taxes. Ashley Kalus: Will fight for Rhode Islanders by lowering their tax burden. Ashley Kalus: Raising RI's marginal tax rate would hurt competitiveness. Bobby Nardolillo: Cut tax rates, cut spending. Dan McKee: Increase real estate transfer tax on homes over $700,000. Dan McKee: Reduce corporate minimum tax to help small business. Donald Carcieri: Property tax increases can be avoided. Gina Raimondo: Reduced the corporate minimum tax. Gina Raimondo: Cut car tax by at least 30%. Gina Raimondo: Cut car tax & unemployment insurance tax. Gina Raimondo: OpEd: Raimondo wants tax increases. Lincoln Almond: Eliminate the capital gains tax. Mark Zaccaria: FairTax ends complexity that requires entire industry. Nellie Gorbea: Would increase marginal tax rate for the top 1%. Allen Waters: Taxpayer Payer Protection Pledge: no tax increases. Allen Waters: Replace income tax with national sales tax; close the IRS. Helena Foulkes: We may have to tax the wealthiest in our state more. |
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Technology Allan Fung: Will make infrastructure a top priority in his final term. Donald Carcieri: The new I-Way connects life-science academics with research. Gina Raimondo: RhodeWorks: fix highways ad 12n0 bridges. Gina Raimondo: Fixed roads and bridges; now let's do public transportation. Lincoln Almond: $8.4 million Rhode Island E-government Fund. Lincoln Chafee: Sales & use tax on online sellers with no physical presence. |
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War & Peace Allen Waters: Clean up the poorly managed Veterans Affairs department. Allen Waters: Aggressively pursue terrorists; dismantle terrorist networks. Bob Flanders: Intervene militarily if vital interest at stake, like nukes. Bobby Nardolillo: Supports Afghanistan war but not forever. Jack Reed: More pressure on Iran; keep all options on the table. Jack Reed: Red line in Syria if chemical weapons used against people. Jack Reed: Coalition to stop Syrian WMDs, but nothing more militarily. Matt Brown: Born and raised protesting the Vietnam war. Sheldon Whitehouse: More troops in Afghanistan OK but revisit later. |
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Welfare & Poverty Allan Fung: More work/volunteer requirements in welfare benefits. Dan McKee: Expand funding for rental assistance programs. Gina Raimondo: Create dedicated funding stream to build new housing. Lincoln Chafee: Yes, government has a role in struggle against poverty. Luis-Daniel Munoz: Supports free public clinics; increase affordable housing. Nellie Gorbea: Fully fund school lunch and breakfast programs. Allen Waters: Affordable Housing in America is in a crisis . |
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