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Abortion Asa Hutchinson: Human life begins at conception. Asa Hutchinson: Now we're the number one pro-life state in the nation. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Take objective approach to judicial confirmation process. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Boozman's pro-life stance puts rapists over victims. Bruce Westerman: Pro-life; no exceptions for incest or rape. Bruce Westerman: Stem cell research ok, but not embryonic stem cell research. Bruce Westerman: No abortion after 12 weeks when fetus is "pain-capable". Chris Jones: Ban creates problems; supports Roe v. Wade. Conner Eldridge: I'm personally opposed, but Roe v Wade is the law. Curtis Coleman: Champion of the rights of the unborn. Curtis Coleman: Supports umbilical stem cell research, but not embryonic. Dan Whitfield: Pro-choice but focus on sex ed & access to contraceptives. Frank Gilbert: Only allow abortion for rape, incest, and maternal life. Jared Henderson: Supports available legal abortion but won't run on the issue. Jim Holt: Would not support any pro-choice judicial candidate. John Boozman: Opposes transporting minors across state lines for abortion. Leslie Rutledge: Honored for Arkansas to be named most pro-life state. Mark West: Oppose abortion, but give options to women in crisis. Mike Beebe: Vetoed abortion ban after 12 weeks. Mike Huckabee: Supports woman's right-to-know legislation. Mike Huckabee: Pro-life, but respects choice as mandated law. Natalie James: Support safe access to reproductive services. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Won't support exceptions in case of rape or incest. Tom Cotton: AdWatch: I believe in God; and only God has all the answers. Tom Cotton: Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided; let states decide. Asa Hutchinson: It's Arkansas policy that we protect the life of the unborn. |
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Budget & Economy Anthony Bland: Use public policy to attract and create higher paying jobs. Asa Hutchinson: AdWatch: Worked for lobbying firm after leaving Congress. Asa Hutchinson: Free enterprise is key to national prosperity. Bruce Westerman: Favors economic growth and cuts as opposed to raising taxes. Chris Jones: Government not about running up bills and creating debt. Conner Eldridge: Start doing something about $18 trillion in debt. Curtis Coleman: Work tirelessly to reduce our deficit & pay back $18T debt. French Hill: Cut low-priority spending; smaller federal government. Jared Henderson: Bring new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to economy. Leslie Rutledge: $3 million to Quick Action Loan Program for small businesses. Mark West: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. Mike Ross: AdWatch: Trillions of things in common with Pelosi & Obama. Mike Ross: AdWatch: Voted for $7 trillion in new debt and bailouts. Natalie James: Fund projects strengthening under-served communities. Natalie James: Prioritize assistance to small and minority businesses. Nathan LaFrance: Politicians CANNOT control government spending; time for BBA. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Phase out income tax; stop exponential growth of government. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Will work to slow the out-of-control growth of government. |
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Civil Rights Bruce Westerman: Opposes affirmative action. Asa Hutchinson: Marriage should be only one-man-one-woman. Asa Hutchinson: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. Asa Hutchinson: Forced moderate version of business "religious freedom" bill. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Oppose amending the federal constitution to ban gay marriage. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Defer to military decision on Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell. Bruce Westerman: No civil unions; no same-sex marriage. Chris Jones: Protect medical options for transgender healthcare. Conner Eldridge: Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act. Conner Eldridge: OpEd: Dems embrace same-sex marriage; Eldridge is reluctant. Curtis Coleman: Protect right to free practice of our faith. Curtis Coleman: Marriage is the union of one man and one woman. Dan Whitfield: No discrimination for sexual orientation or identity. Dan Whitfield: Solving systemic racism will improve life for Americans. Frank Gilbert: State should stay out of the marriage business. Jared Henderson: Supports LGBT citizens but not for across the board revamps. Jim Holt: Amend the federal constitution to ban gay marriage. John Boozman: Keep Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell; the policy has worked well. Leslie Rutledge: Supports election fraud lawsuit filed by Texas. Leslie Rutledge: Ban transgender girls in sports to ensure equity. Leslie Rutledge: Teaching critical race theory violates Civil Rights Act. Mark West: No authority over relationships between same-sex adults. Mike Ross: Personally opposes gay marriage, but abide by Supreme Court. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: It's a lie that America is a racist and evil country. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Supports prohibition of transgender treatment for minors. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Ending affirmative action judges people by their character. Tom Cotton: Affirmative action is systemic discrimination. Tom Cotton: So-called equity policies discriminate on the basis of race. Tom Cotton: Employing DEI in hiring is courting trouble. Fredrick Love: DEI provides a richness to all of our campuses. Fredrick Love: Bathroom bill makes bad assumptions about transgender people. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Vetoed salary for DEI position that was vacant. Tom Cotton: So-called equity policies discriminate on the basis of race. |
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Corporations Chris Jones: Cut unnecessary regulatory burdens on business. Dan Whitfield: Close loopholes so corporations pay more than zero in taxes. Jared Henderson: Give right tools to right people, & jobs will flourish. John Boozman: Tax cuts for higher income helps small business owners. Leslie Rutledge: Stop private social media companies from censoring & banning. Natalie James: Revoke tax breaks for corporations that outsource US jobs. Tom Cotton: AdWatch: Worked as management consultant, not in insurance. |
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Crime Asa Hutchinson: Balance public safety with giving a second chance in life. Asa Hutchinson: Four executions in 8 days; keep protocol of lethal injection. Asa Hutchinson: Give criminals a second chance. Asa Hutchinson: Increased funding for law enforcement. Asa Hutchinson: Let's not be last state to enact hate crimes legislation. Asa Hutchinson: Build new 498 inmate prison because we have a growing state. Bruce Westerman: Supports capital punishment; opposes building more prisons. Chris Jones: Shrink state's incarceration rate, puts a strain on system. Conner Eldridge: Work with law enforcement to reduce threats of violence. Curtis Coleman: No mandatory minimums, but death penalty ok. Dan Whitfield: End the corruption of private prisons. Dan Whitfield: Greater firepower is not solution; deal with systemic racism. Dan Whitfield: Need to reform, not "defund," the police. Leslie Rutledge: Death row executions continue with sedative. Mark Swaney: Eliminate the federal death penalty. Mark West: Fewer non-violent offenses, but respect victims rights. Mike Beebe: Let non-violent offenders repay debt to society productively. Natalie James: End Qualified Immunity, end mass incarceration. Ricky Dale Harrington: Reduce prison population; impose sentencing caps. Ricky Dale Harrington: Prisons shouldn't profit off of people. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: To remain free we must have law and order. Tom Cotton: Zero tolerance for destruction during protests. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: No more catch and early release of violent repeat offenders. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Slap enhanced penalties on violent illegal immigrants. Fredrick Love: Proposed creating unit to oversee police abuse of power. |
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Drugs Bruce Westerman: No medical marijuana; no decriminalization. Chris Jones: Develop a just and equitable cannabis industry. Conner Eldridge: Spent 5 years as US Attorney taking on drug traffickers. Dan Whitfield: Marijuana should be federally decriminalized. Dan Whitfield: Let voters in each state determine how to treat marijuana. Leslie Rutledge: Hosted a yearly prescription Drug Abuse Summit. Mark West: Marijuana is not a gateway drug. Mike Beebe: Heavier penalties for drug trade; but not for possession. Mike Huckabee: Treatment for drug use instead of incarceration. Natalie James: Decriminalize marijuana; expunge marijuana-related offenses. Tom Cotton: Stiffer penalties for deceptively trafficking in fentanyl. Tom Cotton: Drug smugglers are valid targets, even if on wrecked boats. |
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Education Anthony Bland: We need real investment in education to support all students. Asa Hutchinson: Post the Ten Commandments in public school buildings. Asa Hutchinson: ArFuture Grants: pay tuition & stay in state for 3 years. Asa Hutchinson: Fund colleges based on productivity. Asa Hutchinson: Invest in tech education & early education. Asa Hutchinson: Raise average teacher salaries $2,000 over next two years. Bruce Westerman: Supports charter schools; opposes Common Core. Chris Jones: All children should have access to high quality preschool. Chris Jones: Enable low-to-no cost community college degrees. Conner Eldridge: I attended public schools and I will prioritize education. Curtis Coleman: Opposes mandatory reforms for competitive federal grants. Dan Whitfield: Cap the interest rate on Federal Student Loans at 1-2%. Dan Whitfield: Raise teachers' salaries from $33K to $40K. 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. Jared Henderson: Education is the catalyst to strong economy and prosperity. Leslie Rutledge: First in education which includes school choice. Mark West: De-link funding from standardized tests; then vouchers ok. Mike Beebe: Teach science and math using new, national methods. Mike Huckabee: First priority: Raise teacher salaries. Mike Ross: AdWatch: Unwavering commitment to our children and schools. Natalie James: Strengthen public school system; prioritize Pre-K education. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Offer more choices to parents of kids in failing schools. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Offer more choices to parents of kids in failing schools. Tim Griffin: Wants more parental choice in education. Tim Griffin: Looks forward to school choice funding of religious schools. Tom Cotton: Cut funding to schools using 1619 Project about slavery. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Expanded education freedom to more than 5000 students. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Fire any professor tenured or not who indoctrinates students. Fredrick Love: Move the needle on education instead of money for vouchers. |
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Energy & Oil Asa Hutchinson: We need to accelerate electric charging states across state. Chris Jones: Uplift and support the solar energy industry. Bruce Westerman: Expansion of energy sources should be market driven. Curtis Coleman: Use every American energy source to end external dependency. Curtis Coleman: Cap-and-trade is a massive tax on energy consumption. Dan Whitfield: Climate change exists even if we pretend it doesn't. Dan Whitfield: Climate change is real; make Arkansas leader in clean energy. Jake Bequette: Democrats want insane policies like Green New Deal. Jim Holt: Drilling for oil in Alaska won't cause environmental damage. Josh Mahony: Climate change is man-made. Leslie Rutledge: Joined challenge of revocation of Keystone Pipeline permit. Mark Swaney: Tax carbon to encourage people to use alternatives. Mark West: Government shouldn't play favorites in energy market. Natalie James: Advocate for equity in developing clean energy economy. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Fight radical environmental policies like Green New Deal. |
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Environment Asa Hutchinson: Reduce burden of unreasonable regulations. Bruce Westerman: Fight EPA expansion of protected waters. Chris Jones: Protect residential communities from hazardous industry. Conner Eldridge: Repeal overly-burdensome regulations that hurt farmers. Curtis Coleman: EPA poses a serious threat to property rights. John Boozman: EPA regulations make dirtier climate abroad & no gain in US. Leslie Rutledge: Sued to stop EPA's Water of the United States Rule. Mark West: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Mike Beebe: Important to preserve forests to protect jobs. Natalie James: Reverse Trump's EPA war on environmental justice. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Sues EPA over out-of-control federal overreach. |
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Families & Children Asa Hutchinson: Reform divorce laws to increase waiting period. Asa Hutchinson: More funding for foster children. Asa Hutchinson: Reformed child welfare system with faith-based partners. Mike Huckabee: Supports "covenant marriage". Tom Cotton: Domestic violence victim funding pushes ideological agenda. |
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Foreign Policy Asa Hutchinson: Eradicate North Korean leadership, but no assassinations. Bruce Westerman: Negotiate Israel-Palestine deal directly, not through UN. Chris Jones: Stand up for our allies and for peace in Europe. Conner Eldridge: Advocate for an aggressive, unapologetic foreign policy. Mark West: Just because something is American doesn't make it better. Ricky Dale Harrington: As missionary in China, saw lack of rights under Communism. Tom Cotton: Buy strategically-important Greenland, to block China. Tom Cotton: We must end our economic dependence on China. Tom Cotton: We must end our economic dependence on China. |
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Free Trade Asa Hutchinson: Supports high tariffs to eventually lead to low tariffs. Asa Hutchinson: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Bruce Westerman: Expand foreign markets for farm exports. Conner Eldridge: Opposes Trans Pacific Partnership; supports fair trade. Mark West: Support & expand free trade. Mike Beebe: Cuba's interest in AR exports is good for the state. Natalie James: Expand market access; fight trade policies hurting farmers. Tim Griffin: Applauds USMCA for promoting trade, economic growth. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Expand law to divest state resources from Communist China. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Trump's tariffs are a tool used by the ultimate dealmaker. |
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Government Reform Asa Hutchinson: 1999: Brought articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton. Asa Hutchinson: Photo ID for voting. Asa Hutchinson: Cut outdated regulations and cut government employees. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: No moratorium on earmarks; they fund local projects. Bruce Westerman: Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending. Bruce Westerman: Require proof of identity when voting. Bruce Westerman: Co-sponsored bill to require photo ID for voting. Chris Jones: Every community deserves to claim their seat at the table. Conner Eldridge: Rid the political system of secret, dark money. Curtis Coleman: 12-year term limits: citizen legislators and judges. Dan Whitfield: Elected officials should give up rights to financial privacy. 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. Dan Whitfield: Sued over signature requirement for ballot during pandemic. Dan Whitfield: Denied ballot access in 2020, not dropping fight for 2022. Dan Whitfield: Favors ranked choice voting. Dan Whitfield: End gerrymandering, use computer algorithm to draw lines. Dan Whitfield: Reform Postal Service; against privatization. Dan Whitfield: Lower pay for elected officials. Jim Holt: Campaign reform is incumbency protection. Leslie Rutledge: OpEd: Lawsuit alleges election challenge was self-serving. Mark Pryor: Government shutdown is reckless & irresponsible. Mark West: Make voter registration easier. Mike Beebe: Vetoed bill to require photo ID for voting. Mike Huckabee: Not more government, but more efficient government. Mike Ross: Left Congress due to growing acrimony of national politics. Natalie James: Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act & Freedom to Vote Act. Nathan LaFrance: Term limits will accomplish with CFR attempts to do. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: As undergraduate, fought for student voting rights. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: We'll never know the depths of 2020 election fraud . Tom Cotton: Ranked-choice voting "is a scam to rig elections". |
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Gun Control Asa Hutchinson: Opposes more gun restrictions. Bruce Westerman: No background checks, no licensing, for concealed carry. Chris Jones: For common sense laws while protecting 2nd amendment rights. Conner Eldridge: Enforce the gun laws already on the books. Curtis Coleman: Champion of our 2nd Amendment rights. Dan Whitfield: Disarming citizens against everything America stands for. Dan Whitfield: Disarming citizens unconstitutional, but check backgrounds. Jared Henderson: No guns on campus; won't commit yet on open carry. Josh Mahony: Mental health reform; but how do we do it? Josh Mahony: Mental health reform, but we need Congress to pass it. Leslie Rutledge: A proud Christian, pro-life, gun-carrying conservative Momma. Mark West: Absolute right to gun ownership. Mike Huckabee: Supports self-defense and �castle doctrine'. Natalie James: Ban AR-15 weapons & raise purchasing age. Nathan LaFrance: Attempts at building a federal gun registry are wrong. Ricky Dale Harrington: Right of people to bear arms "shall not be infringed". Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defend your second amendment right to keep your family safe. Tom Cotton: Mental health reform; but how do we do it? Tom Cotton: Mental health reform to block access to firearms. |
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Health Care Anthony Bland: Every person in state should be covered by healthcare. Anthony Bland: Invest in children's health, education & livelihood. Asa Hutchinson: A lot of budget "fuzziness" if private option is not renewed. Asa Hutchinson: $5M for Mental Health Stabilization Centers. Asa Hutchinson: Work requirement for Medicaid. Asa Hutchinson: COVID: Getting vaccines out is public/private partnership. Asa Hutchinson: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Can�t get our arms around the uninsured. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: I stopped the public option in ObamaCare. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Worked to ensure the overhaul helped small businesses. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Fix broken logistics of healthcare delivery. Bruce Westerman: No public option; no individual mandates. Chris Jones: Help to make prescription drugs more affordable. Conner Eldridge: Improve ObamaCare rather than distractions about repeal. Curtis Coleman: I will never vote to fund ObamaCare. Dan Whitfield: Universal healthcare, like every other industrialized nation. Dan Whitfield: Medicare for All--human misery should never be monetized. Dan Whitfield: Coronavirus: China is not the enemy; COVID-19 is. French Hill: ObamaCare is a $2.2 trillion mistake. Jared Henderson: Support Arkansas Works; concentrate on reducing premiums. John Boozman: Something needs to be done, but ObamaCare is a job killer. John Boozman: Solution like overhaul is what's wrong with government. John Boozman: I want to be the deciding vote to repeal ObamaCare. John Boozman: Nothing in healthcare bill controls cost; much escalates it. Josh Mahony: Supports public option; preserve private health insurance. Leslie Rutledge: Joined Texas lawsuit to end ObamaCare. Mark Pryor: AdWatch: Targeted by RNC robocalls for support of ObamaCare. Mark Pryor: AdWatch: False that Medicare vouchers increase seniors' cost. Mark West: Oppose ObamaCare. Mike Beebe: Provide better care without federal Affordable Care Act. Mike Beebe: Expand state Medicaid, but with low-income private option. Mike Huckabee: ARKids First program: record decreases in uninsured. Mike Ross: Voted for ObamaCare early on but now consistently against it. Mike Ross: Voted against individuals keeping health insurance plans. Natalie James: Defend and improve the Affordable Care Act. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Opposes vaccination or masking mandates for COVID. Tom Cotton: Federal shut down to force ObamaCare delay by one year. Tom Cotton: FactCheck: No special subsidies for congressional staff. Tom Cotton: AdWatch: Cotton supports Medicare "premium support" vouchers. Tom Cotton: AdWatch: No, Cotton won't end Medicare guarantee. Tom Cotton: Introduced bill to cut off purchase of China-made drugs. Tom Cotton: Supreme Court got it wrong o ObamaCare individual mandate. Fredrick Love: Voted to keep state fluoridation program. |
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Homeland Security Curtis Coleman: Oppose unconstitutional activities by the NSA. Asa Hutchinson: In Arkansas we support our military bases and their missions. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Seniority concerns shouldn�t outweigh intelligence decisions. Conner Eldridge: Ensure stable military and VA funding. Curtis Coleman: AdWatch: Boozman voted to curtail civil liberties; I won't. Dan Whitfield: Invest in the VA: education on bases for soldiers' children. Jake Bequette: Train military to fight great powers, not woke leftism. Jim Holt: Trust Bush's homeland security decisions and recommendations. Leslie Rutledge: First-ever Military and Veterans Initiative at AG's office. Mark West: Military expansion results in international police. Natalie James: Cut defense budget; move money to homelessness, education. Nathan LaFrance: Meta-data collection of phone records is unconstitutional. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Do every single thing to protect and preserve our freedoms. Tom Cotton: AdWatch: No sense of entitlement from serving in military. Tom Cotton: Bring the Arsenal of Democracy roaring back to life. Tom Cotton: Regime change in Venezuela was great thing for America. Tom Cotton: Bring the Arsenal of Democracy roaring back to life. |
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Immigration Bruce Westerman: Control the borders, then implement guest worker program. Conner Eldridge: Pathway to legal status but no amnesty. Curtis Coleman: 100% opposed to amnesty in any form or by any mechanism. Dan Whitfield: End migrant child detention facilities: use foster care. Jared Henderson: We can learn and grow by listening to the immigrants stories. Leslie Rutledge: Sued to overturn Sanctuary jurisdiction rules under Obama. Mark West: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Some immigrants are worse than animals. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Pledges to defund sanctuary cities, already done in 2019. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defends sending immigrants to Democrat-led sanctuary cities. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defended family separation: very Biblical to enforce the law. |
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Jobs Dan Whitfield: Large corporations required to pay $15 minimum wage. Dan Whitfield: Regain workers' rights and protections through Unionism. Jim Holt: Restrict China trade until they float their currency. John Boozman: Pushed 16-hour trucker day; withdrew "sweatshop on wheels". Mark Swaney: Abandon minimum wage in favor of living wage. Mark West: No discriminatory hiring practices but no affirmative action. Natalie James: Supports living wage starting with $15-an-hour minimum. |
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Principles & Values Anthony Bland: We need policies that make sure everybody is treated fair. Anthony Bland: Make the American dream a reality for all Arkansans. Asa Hutchinson: When the election is over we need to come together. Asa Hutchinson: Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Some say I'm too liberal; some say I'm too conservative. Chris Jones: Raised with strong faith, no conflict with love for science. Chris Jones: Politics does not have to be divisive and destructive. Chris Jones: We are all neighbors; we have to be there for each other. Frank Gilbert: Christian Libertarian & believes in Non-Aggression Principle. Jake Bequette: I'm a God-fearing Christian conservative. Jake Bequette: Upset to see athletes disrespect flag and our great country. Jake Bequette: Calls himself Razorback; U of Arkansas asks him to stop. Jake Bequette: Voters looking for someone unapologetically pro-American. John Boozman: Arkansas can't afford Blanche Lincoln anymore. Leslie Rutledge: Require public schools to play anthem before sporting events. Leslie Rutledge: Time for Christian conservative leaders to unite and fight. Mark Pryor: AdWatch: I believe in God and I believe in His word. Mark Pryor: Campaign theme: Pryor is responsible, Cotton is reckless. Mark Pryor: AdWatch: I believe in God; and only God has all the answers. Mark West: No religious viewpoint should be publicly imposed. Ricky Dale Harrington: Converted from Blue-Dog Democrat; married with three kids. Ricky Dale Harrington: Libertarian for those unhappy with Democrats AND Republicans. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I took on media, radical left and cancel culture. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Everything we love about America is at stake. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I'm a Christian, a wife, a mom, and a proud Arkansan. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Sanders is Christian, conservative, a proud Arkansan. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: You bet I'm nationalizing my governor's race. Tim Griffin: Supports Supreme Court nominations in election year. Tim Hutchinson: Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. Tom Cotton: Served in military, academia, and as management consultant. Tom Cotton: Fastest male in Congress; has finished 11 marathons. Tom Cotton: Slavery was necessary evil upon which union was built. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: We put our trust in our families and our faith in God. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Inmates deserve access to programs like Pathway to Freedom. Fredrick Love: As a Christian, it is our job to love. |
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Social Security Conner Eldridge: Protect seniors from privatization and Wall Street gambling. Curtis Coleman: Divert some FICA taxes into personal retirement accounts. French Hill: Keep our promises, and enhance 401k's & reverse mortgages. Mark West: System going bankrupt; cautious transition to privatization. John Boozman: Private accounts should be looked at as an option. Tom Cotton: Oppo AdWatch: supports Privatizing social security. |
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Tax Reform Anthony Bland: Definitely would not raise taxes, but oppose education cuts. Asa Hutchinson: Tax reduction will spur job growth. Asa Hutchinson: Don't raise any taxes, while reducing individual tax rate. Asa Hutchinson: Tax cuts attract keep veterans in state. Asa Hutchinson: Tax cuts keep Arkansas competitive : cut from 6.9% to 6%. Asa Hutchinson: 2-4-5.9 plan: flatten & simplify rates, to spur growth. Asa Hutchinson: Lower tax rate for new residents to 4.9% for five years. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Like to see tax cuts for the lower and middle class. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: The ultrawealthy should not receive tax cuts. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: National sales tax of 23% is just a bad idea for Arkansans. Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Extend tax cuts for low and middle income. Conner Eldridge: Lower taxes for families and small businesses. Curtis Coleman: Simple Flat Tax plan: 10% for all personal income tax. Dan Whitfield: Close loopholes for wealthy; lower taxes for working class. Frank Gilbert: Don't raise any taxes, and eliminate income tax. French Hill: We need a simple fair tax code instead of wet blanket. Jared Henderson: Fight against raising grocery tax, to protect families. Jared Henderson: Supports the Republican low and middle class income tax cuts. Jim Holt: Taxes should be cut further. Mark West: Lower taxes on everyone. John Boozman: Support the FairTax; abolish the Internal Revenue Service. Leslie Rutledge: Oppose all tax increases, eliminate state income tax. Mike Beebe: Cut regressive grocery sales tax now; eliminate it later. Mike Huckabee: Remove the poorest taxpayers from the tax rolls. Mike Ross: I support lower tax rates. Nathan LaFrance: Replace income tax with national sales tax. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I will lower the state income tax. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Reduce cost and size of government, lower state income tax. Tim Griffin: Eliminating state income tax should be our goal. Wesley Clark: Middle- & working-class tax cuts are an economic-growth tool. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Committed to responsibly phasing out state income tax rate. |
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Technology Asa Hutchinson: Focus on technology education & Innovation Council. Asa Hutchinson: $30 million to expand high-speed internet into rural areas. Chris Jones: All Arkansans deserve dependable internet. Dan Whitfield: Internet info should be personal property, not providers'. Mike Huckabee: Arkansas becoming a leader in e-government. Tom Cotton: Protect officials, government employees from "doxing". Sarah Huckabee Sanders: We will ban cell phones in our schools, bell to bell. Tom Cotton: Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act would protect food supply. |
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War & Peace Bruce Westerman: No way we can accept a nuclear Iran. Conner Eldridge: Opposes Obama's Iran nuclear deal; needs more verification. Conner Eldridge: Provide resources to keep military strongest in the world. Curtis Coleman: Use military force top prevent nuclear proliferation. Dan Whitfield: America has been in the business of war for far too long. Dan Whitfield: Bring troops home; stop destabilizing foreign governments. Mark West: Avoid foreign entanglements. Mark Swaney: Iraq war was a waste, based on a lie. Ricky Dale Harrington: End costly wars and foreign entanglements. Ricky Dale Harrington: Repeal the War Powers Act & Patriot Act. Tom Cotton: Jihadists attack us for who we are. Tom Cotton: Iraq War was just and noble. Tom Cotton: Authored deal requiring Congress' input on Iran nuke deal. |
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Welfare & Poverty Dan Whitfield: Require all homeless shelters to be handicap accessible. Jim Holt: Separation of church and state cannot be done. Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Give liability protection to those who donate food. Fredrick Love: Protect SNAP benefits; recalls hunger as a child . |
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