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Abortion Morgan McGarvey: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. ACLU: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. Adam Edelen: Abortion rights are vital to ensuring equality for women. Adam Edelen: Unwavering support of women's right to health care decisions. Alison Grimes: Pro-choice down the line. Amy McGrath: 100% pro-choice; it is a woman's right to choose. Andy Beshear: Defend law requiring ultrasound before abortion. Andy Beshear: Endorsed by NARAL; will defend women's right to choose. Andy Beshear: I'm pro-choice and I support Roe v. Wade. C. Wesley Morgan: Pro-life, with exceptions for rape in first trimester. Charles Booker: Women have the right to choose; Roe v. Wade must be upheld. Charles Booker: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. Charles Booker: Microphone cut off during speech against anti-abortion bill. Daniel Cameron: An advocate for the unborn, defends Kentucky's pro-life laws. Daniel Cameron: Endorsed by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. James Comer: Not one penny of tax dollars to Planned Parenthood. James Comer: Abortion should NEVER be allowed, except for maternal life. Kelly Craft: Abortion is not healthcare, not safe in any circumstance. Matt Bevin: Sued for closing state's only abortion provider. Matt Bevin: Latest abortion laws are straight-up infanticide. Matt Bevin: I am the most pro-life governor in America. Matt Bevin: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. Robert Goforth: Heartbeat bill: no abortion beyond 6 weeks after conception. Robert Goforth: Introduced first version of the fetal heartbeat bill. Robert Goforth: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. Rocky Adkins: Voted for several anti-abortion bills. Rocky Adkins: Pro-life, but follow the law of the land. Rocky Adkins: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability. Steven Cox: Repeals Hyde Amendment. Wesley Morgan: Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion. Mike Harmon: In legislature was a proud member of the pro-life caucus. Andy Beshear: Veto bill limiting abortion to emergency situations. Pamela Stevenson: Define emergency situations where abortion is permitted. |
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Budget & Economy Adam Edelen: Kentucky Kick Start: make Main Streets bustling again. Amy McGrath: Against rolling back Dodd-Frank banking regulations. Andy Beshear: Fully supports legalized sports betting. Andy Beshear: Better Kentucky Budget: no tax increase, no budget cuts. Andy Beshear: Budget will invest in infrastructure, including bridges. C. Wesley Morgan: Balance the budget, by reducing benefits and tapping savings. Charles Booker: Supports Universal Basic Income; poverty is immoral. Jack Conway: Against TARP bailouts due to lack of accountability. Jack Reed: Address the sequester & debt ceiling without any new taxes. James Comer: Federal fiscal restraint to tackle $19 trillion debt. Jim Gray: Think globally when talking about job creation. Matt Bevin: No budget deal; let the sequester cuts take place. Matt Bevin: AdWatch: Supporting a debt-limit increase is too liberal. Matt Bevin: Must rely on cutting spending to improve financial outlook. Mitch McConnell: Proud of role in high-profile deal to end federal shutdown. Mitch McConnell: Supports sequester cuts: 2.4% out of $3.6 trillion budget. Mitch McConnell: Voted to roll back Dodd-Frank banking regulations. Mitch McConnell: Opposes infrastructure spending in COVID-19 relief bill. Rand Paul: Bank bailout was bad policy & helped no banks in KY. Steve Beshear: Cut government spending due to the revenue shortfall. Steve Beshear: Some budget priorities won't go away despite budget crisis. Steve Beshear: Revenue situation becomes a golden opportunity for change. Wesley Morgan: Supports balanced budget amendment. Wesley Morgan: Supports permanent ban on earmarks, opposes bailouts. Andy Beshear: Our mission is to move our families out of the floodplain. Andy Beshear: Bringing new prosperity to every corner of the commonwealth. Andy Beshear: Our Eisenhower moment: investing more in infrastructure. Daniel Cameron: Fighting radical ESG movement against fossil fuel industry. Daniel Cameron: Will propose budgets towards eliminating state income tax. Andy Beshear: Clean drinking water is a basic human right. Andy Beshear: Expanding clean water projects, high-speed internet. Andy Barr: Voted for the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Andy Beshear: Budget contains investment in sites for job creation. Andy Beshear: We must tackle the shortage in housing and do it now. |
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Civil Rights Alison Grimes: Fight for pay equity for women. Alison Grimes: Both supportive and apprehensive about marriage equality. Alison Grimes: Supports allowing gay marriage. Alison Grimes: AdWatch: VAWA and equal pay for women. Amy McGrath: Agrees with Supreme Court upholding same sex marriage. Amy McGrath: No discrimination over sexual orientation. Andy Beshear: Government works best with a wide range of voices. Andy Beshear: Marriage equality for whomever you love. Andy Beshear: 60% of AG leadership were women or minorities. Andy Beshear: Restore voting rights to non-violent offenders. Andy Beshear: Diversity isn't a buzz word; it's a value. C. Wesley Morgan: No same-sex marriage; no gender identity hate crimes. C. Wesley Morgan: Government needs to get out of business of reverse racism. Charles Booker: Have to tackle structural racism and inequity head-on. Charles Booker: Ban conversion therapy and sex/gender discrimination. Charles Booker: Rand Paul believes that racism is a winning strategy. Daniel Cameron: Sued over USDA school lunch rule protecting LGBTQ kids. Daniel Cameron: I don't believe this country is systemically racist. Jack Conway: I abhor discrimination; end "don't ask, don't tell". Jack Conway: Claims Paul questions Civil Rights Act and the ADA. Jack Conway: Didn't challenge court ruling that allowed same-sex marriage. Jack Conway: Same-sex marriage ban is last vestige of discrimination. James Comer: Support traditional marriage between one man and one woman. Jim Gray: Pay equity for women; and raise the minimum wage. Jim Gray: Openly gay mayor of Lexington: not all are anti-gay. Kelly Craft: Commits to fight criminalization of same-sex relationships. Matt Bevin: Why not define marriage as a parent marrying their child? Mitch McConnell: I co-sponsored VAWA but final version went too far. Mitch McConnell: Against gay marriage but now law of the land. Rand Paul: Opposes same-sex marriage. Robert Goforth: Protect religious beliefs against LGBTQ people. Robert Goforth: Constitution protects LGBTQ rights. Steve Beshear: Will veto a bill that would ban gay marriage in KY. Steven Cox: Expand the Voting Rights Act. Steven Cox: Launched online petition to remove Confederate statue. Trey Grayson: Opposes same-sex marriage. Wesley Morgan: Stop government from interfering with free exercise of faith. Mike Harmon: Amend anti-bullying bill to allow criticism of homosexuality. Pamela Stevenson: Condemned Republicans for supporting anti-trans legislation. Pamela Stevenson: Anti-trans hate linked to racism and antisemitism. |
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Corporations Andy Beshear: No consumption tax on basic needs; but ok on luxury goods. Andy Beshear: Ford is betting its future on the people of Kentucky. Matt Bevin: Signed $106 million tax cut for banks & other institutions. Robert Goforth: As business owner and pharmacists, he's a proven job creator. Robert Goforth: Don't cater exclusively to corporate interests. Steve Beshear: Incentive programs for businesses; to bring in jobs. Steven Cox: Favors stronger co-ops over pleasing shareholders. |
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Crime Morgan McGarvey: Opposed harsher felony penalties for gang members. Adam Edelen: Investigate the number of untested sexual assault kits. Adam Edelen: Police departments should reflect diversity of community. Alison Grimes: One in six US women will be victims of domestic violence. Amy McGrath: Police reform: ban chokeholds, guarantee body cameras. Andy Beshear: Justice for cold cases with backlog of untested rape kits. Brett Guthrie: Require DNA samples from all criminal parolees. C. Wesley Morgan: Supports capital punishment; supports prosecuting minors. C. Wesley Morgan: Harsher felony penalties for those deemed gang members. Charles Booker: Supports criminal justice reform to address racial bias. Charles Booker: Need criminal justice reform & ending mass incarceration. Daniel Cameron: Can't appease anti-police movement sweeping this nation. Harry Blackmun: Black defendants have Constitutional right to blacks on jury. Jack Conway: Reduce crime via focus on cybercrime against kids. James Comer: Require DNA samples from all criminal parolees. James Comer: Allow expungement of criminal records after 5 years. John Paul Stevens: Black defendants have Constitutional right to blacks on jury. Matt Bevin: Restore felon voting rights, but only through legislature. Matt Bevin: Imperative to address backlog of forensic tests. Matt Bevin: Overturn voting rights to ex-felons who completed sentences. Matt Bevin: Harsher felony penalties for those deemed gang members. Mike Harmon: Require DNA samples from all criminal parolees. Mike Harmon: Oppose expungement of criminal records after 5 years. Robert Goforth: Incarceration comes at a high cost. Robert Goforth: Harsher felony penalties for those deemed gang members. Rocky Adkins: Allow expungement of criminal records after 5 years. Rocky Adkins: Require DNA samples from all criminal parolees. Rocky Adkins: Make expungement of criminal records easier and/or automatic. Rocky Adkins: Opposed harsher felony penalties for gang members. Sandra Day O`Connor: Black defendants have Constitutional right to blacks on jury. Steve Beshear: Restore right to vote to most nonviolent felons. Steve Beshear: Grant voting rights to ex-felons who completed sentences. Steve Beshear: Require DNA samples from all criminal parolees. William Rehnquist: Black defendants have no right to blacks on jury. Kelly Craft: Will crack down on crime and never defund the police. Mike Harmon: Put violation of drug distribution laws on par with murder. Andy Beshear: Requests $35M for body armor for police, first responders. Andy Beshear: Make our communities safer by decreasing recidivism. Thomas Massie: Voted against bill making lynching a federal hate crime. Andy Beshear: Prevent crime by ensuring inmates don't violate again. |
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Drugs Adam Edelen: More beds in Kentucky to treat the scourge of addition. Alison Grimes: Have a discussion about marijuana legalization. Amy McGrath: Will work for real investments in tackling opioid crisis. Amy McGrath: For medical cannabis; research full legalization. Andy Beshear: Sue opioid manufacturers & distributors who flood market. Andy Beshear: Funding for prevention; focus on opioid disposal & treatment. Andy Beshear: Legalize medical marijuana; maybe it'll replace opioids. C. Wesley Morgan: Don't legalize marijuana; no drug addiction program. Charles Booker: Legalize cannabis and expunge records related to it. Charles Booker: Legalize cannabis, commute sentences, expunge records. Jack Conway: Epidemic of prescription pill abuse spurs crime. Jack Conway: Meth lab count is up because we are identifying smaller labs. Jack Conway: Fight prescription drug abuse; set up treatment centers. James Comer: Help farmers with first hemp program in Kentucky. Jim Gray: Fully fund drug treatment and addiction recovery. Matt Bevin: Crack down on drug dealers and others who abuse the system. Mitch McConnell: Strongly opposed to legalization of marijuana. Rand Paul: Community treatment instead of federal anti-drug programs. Rand Paul: Drug abuse isn't a pressing issue; 10-20 years is too harsh. Rand Paul: Tackle drug problem; no one cares where funding comes from. Robert Goforth: Project DARIS: combat drugs by educating students. Robert Goforth: Regulate and tax medical marijuana. Rocky Adkins: Prohibit advertising of opiates and opioids. Rocky Adkins: Regulate and tax medical marijuana. Steve Beshear: KASPER: KY All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting. Steve Beshear: Reduce historic addiction to tobacco with smoke-free law. Steven Cox: Follow Colorado in legalizing & taxing cannabis. Andy Beshear: Time for General Assembly to legalize medical cannabis. Daniel Cameron: Reached settlement with drug companies over opioid crisis. Kelly Craft: Not one family hasn't felt pain of someone with addiction. Mike Harmon: Focus on increasing faith based treatments for addiction. Andy Beshear: Working to prepare our commonwealth for medical cannabis. Andy Beshear: Let state go after tobacco/vape sales to anyone under 21. Pamela Stevenson: Let state go after tobacco/vape sales to anyone under 21. |
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Education Adam Edelen: Don't make schools profit centers for charter corporations. Adam Edelen: Make college affordable to the children of working families. Adam Edelen: Support teachers with pensions and more in classroom. Alison Grimes: Every child has the right to a quality education. Amy McGrath: Perform national service to get college aid. Amy McGrath: We need a well-funded public education system. Amy McGrath: National service program practical solution for college debt. Andy Beshear: End historic cuts to universities, community colleges. Andy Beshear: Won lawsuit to improve teacher retirement pensions. Andy Beshear: Committed to a world-class public education. Andy Beshear: Don't change teacher pensions to 401(k)-style plan. Andy Beshear: Only legislature can implement charters, not Governor. Andy Beshear: Only legislature can cut state college budget, not Governor. Andy Beshear: Waive GED testing fee for those who can't afford it. Andy Beshear: Teachers deserve a living wage, teacher shortage is a threat. Andy Beshear: $1000 salary boost for all school workers. Andy Beshear: $100 million to repair crumbling public schools. C. Wesley Morgan: Reform education towards career prep. C. Wesley Morgan: Public funding for charters and vouchers. C. Wesley Morgan: Government should get out of the student loan business. Charles Booker: Teachers want to fully and equitably fund public schools. Jack Conway: Enforce consumer protection laws at for-profit schools. James Comer: Teach without interference from the federal government. James Comer: Mountains of student debt hinders getting a job. Jim Gray: Investment in education and our teachers is essential. Matt Bevin: FactCheck: No, not MIT grad; education is "School of Life". Matt Bevin: End education monopoly with school choice and vouchers. Matt Bevin: Move to performance based funding for state universities. Matt Bevin: Proposed school cuts of $128M; legislature restored them. Matt Bevin: Legislature should decide teacher pensions, not judges. Matt Bevin: Create Charter Schools Advisory Council & implement charters. Matt Bevin: 2% budget cut to state colleges and universities. Mike Harmon: Sponsored bill for parental notification of sex education. Rand Paul: COVID: Opening schools doesn't lead to a surge. Robert Goforth: My strong public education overcame childhood poverty. Rocky Adkins: Better retirement pensions for teachers. Rocky Adkins: Protect public education from private, for-profit schools. Steve Beshear: Alternative programs to reduce school dropout rate. Steve Beshear: High national rankings shows that education is good in KY. Steve Beshear: We made cuts to survive; now let's assess damage. Steve Beshear: Reinvest in SEEK: Support Education Excellence in Kentucky. Steven Cox: Cover all costs at public colleges. Andy Beshear: 5% pay raise to address public school teacher shortage. Daniel Cameron: No grants for Critical Race Theory or 1619 Project . Kelly Craft: Empower parents to decide about their children's education. Daniel Cameron: Supported unconstitutional plan for funding private schools. Andy Beshear: It's time to pass universal pre-K for all our 4-year-olds. Andy Beshear: Let's stop the voucher nonsense: strengthen public schools. Thomas Massie: Abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Pamela Stevenson: Oppose ballot question allowing vouchers for private schools. Andy Beshear: I am unapologetically a 100% pro-public education governor. |
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Energy & Oil Morgan McGarvey: No on utilities paying customers less for excess solar power. Adam Edelen: Climate change is real; renewables key to tomorrow's jobs. Adam Edelen: Install solar panels on reclaimed surface mines. Adam Edelen: Jobs for out-of-work coal miners in renewable energy. Alison Grimes: Balanced approach to deal with global warming. Amy McGrath: Climate change: wars will fought over water, resources. Andy Beshear: Focus on "all-of-the-above" and low utility bills. Andy Beshear: Climate change is real; develop renewables. Bruce Lunsford: Expand drilling; draw strategic reserve; plus alternatives. Bruce Lunsford: Double oil production by developing 70M federal acres. C. Wesley Morgan: No state funding for either renewables or traditional energy. Charles Booker: Kentucky should lead the way to a green new deal. Charles Booker: No on utilities paying customers less for excess solar power. Charles Booker: Refers to Green New Deal as "Kentucky New Deal". Charles Booker: Climate crisis is great economic opportunity for Kentucky. Charles Booker: Reclaim old coal land; black lung benefits for miners. Daniel Cameron: Opposes Biden elevating "green" priorities, attacking coal. Jack Conway: Coal yes; cap-and-trade no. Jack Conway: Protect coal even under cap-and-trade. Jack Conway: Maintain low energy rates by protecting coal economy. James Comer: War on coal is a war on Kentucky's economy. Jim Gray: Let's stop mining? No, invest in coal's future. Jim Gray: Fund clean coal via Carbon Capture and Storage. Kelly Craft: Climate change: "I respect both sides of the science". Matt Bevin: Fight against EPA's relentless attacks on the coal industry. Matt Bevin: Stand up for coal; we have hundreds of years of supply. Matt Bevin: Don't subsidize renewables; we didn't cause climate change. Matt Bevin: Allow utilities to pay customers less for excess solar power. Mitch McConnell: Has clout to implement GOP solutions for high gas prices. Mitch McConnell: Supports coal-to-liquid fuels, nuclear tech, & electric cars. Mitch McConnell: AdWatch: Fights EPA regulation on coal production. Mitch McConnell: I blocked the passage of Obama's cap-and-trade. Mitch McConnell: Supported withdrawal from Paris climate agreement. Rand Paul: Unelected EPA should not regulate greenhouse emissions. Robert Goforth: Opposes raising electric costs. Robert Goforth: Allow utilities to pay customers less for excess solar power. Rocky Adkins: Fund energy research; increase energy savings. Rocky Adkins: No on utilities paying customers less for excess solar power. Steve Beshear: To Washington: Get off our backs! about coal. Steven Cox: Save the world from the climatocalypse. Steven Cox: We need to find a system better than fossil fuels. Steven Cox: Supports Green New Deal. Steven Cox: We need to find a better investment than fossil fuels. Steven Cox: We need to find a system better than fossil fuels. Andy Beshear: Kentucky is the electric vehicle battery production capital. Daniel Cameron: Reducing fossil fuel production would cause state to suffer. Kelly Craft: I will not allow the premature closure of coal plants. Mike Harmon: Reducing fossil fuel production would cause state to suffer. Andy Beshear: Kentucky is the EV battery production capital of the US . Daniel Cameron: Spearheaded efforts to overturn market-distorting EV mandate. |
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Environment Alison Grimes: OpEd: Disdain for the EPA, but better choice for greens. Andy Beshear: Clean air and clean water underlie everybody's success. Bruce Lunsford: Worked on father�s tobacco farm as a youngster. Bruce Lunsford: Bring together all parties to review mountaintop removal. Charles Booker: Marginalized communities harmed by pollution must be heard. Jack Conway: Fight the EPA's burdensome regulations. Jim Gray: EPA regulations overstep bounds, but we can't throw them out. Matt Bevin: I don't support cockfighting, but don't criminalize it. Matt Bevin: Opposes federal regulations like waterway protection. Robert Goforth: Torturing dogs and cats counts as domestic violence. Rocky Adkins: 1996: sponsored the Kentucky Tourism Development Act. Steve Beshear: Secures Clean Water Act funding to clean up pollution. Daniel Cameron: Opposes EPA targeting coal industry over climate change. |
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Families & Children Amy McGrath: Help working class families with checks during pandemic. Andy Beshear: Prosecute 31 active human trafficking cases in Kentucky. Andy Beshear: Use A.G. office to rescue victims of human trafficking. Matt Bevin: Czar to overhaul state foster care and adoption programs. Matt Bevin: Teachers ignore their kids when they protest for pensions. Robert Goforth: No visitation rights for children produced by rape. |
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Foreign Policy Amy McGrath: We need strong military, but also strong diplomatic corps. Jim Gray: Stand with our allies to protect our global interests. Matt Bevin: No unilateral action in Eastern Europe. Mitch McConnell: 1985: Led anti-apartheid bill through Senate. Steven Cox: America is the greatest nation; we should lead. Steven Cox: America is ignoring our role as stewards who save the world. Andy Beshear: Now is the time for patriotism, united against Russia. Daniel Cameron: Take a tougher stance with China and Mexico on fentanyl. Daniel Cameron: Apply pressure on China to stop fentanyl related exports. Andy Barr: Require the President to sanction CCP military companies. Daniel Cameron: Enough is enough when it comes to funding Ukraine. Thomas Massie: Supporters of Israel are agents of a foreign government. |
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Free Trade Alison Grimes: Halt flow of jobs overseas; no subsidies for job exporters. Amy McGrath: No reason for tariffs against NATO allies. Amy McGrath: Pulling out of Trans-Pacific Partnership cost us influence. Andy Beshear: Worked to remove harmful tariffs against bourbon industry. Gina Raimondo: Worked to remove harmful tariffs against bourbon industry. Jim Gray: Trade deals are a net positive for Kentucky. Kelly Craft: Worked on replacing NAFTA with new trade deal. Matt Bevin: 21st century reality means re-negotiating with China. Mitch McConnell: Trade agreements allow selling farm products abroad. Steve Beshear: Record exports to Asia & Europe means we're importing jobs. Steve Beshear: New records in exports; thousands of jobs from in-sourcing. Andy Barr: Trump's tariffs will ultimately open markets to US products. Daniel Cameron: Tariffs are how we liberate and rebuild our great country. Thomas Massie: I would be OK with using tariffs instead of the income tax. Andy Beshear: Strongly oppose Trump's tariffs and its damages. |
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Government Reform Morgan McGarvey: Make it hard to switch party registration before primary. Adam Edelen: Zero Tolerance: put crooked politicians behind bars. Adam Edelen: Restore Kentucky Commission on Women; 50% women in Cabinet. Adam Edelen: Bring transparency to $2.7B layer of "ghost government". Alison Grimes: Lifelong commitment to protecting the right to vote. Alison Grimes: Presidential Commission on Election Integrity is a sham. Amy McGrath: Implement term limits, require release of tax returns. Amy McGrath: We must protect election process from foreign interference. Amy McGrath: I served in the military for 24 years; I voted by mail. Andy Beshear: State government operates in secret: push for transparency. Andy Beshear: Fight for every Kentuckian's right to vote. C. Wesley Morgan: Redistricting based on realistic boundaries. C. Wesley Morgan: Make it hard to switch party registration before primary. Charles Booker: Remove barriers to democratic participation. Charles Booker: Restore voting rights to those who paid for their crimes. Jack Conway: I stood up for the people against price-gouging & lies. James Comer: Self-imposed term limit of 6 terms. Jim Gray: Campaign finance system is broken; root it out. Kelly Craft: Government shouldn't get in the way of our success. Matt Bevin: Vetoed proposal to prevent party change before primary. Mitch McConnell: Federal shutdown was just a 2-week paid vacation: bad policy. Robert Goforth: Restore Felon Voting Rights. Rocky Adkins: In-person early voting on three weekends prior to election. Rocky Adkins: Make it hard to switch party registration before primary. Steve Beshear: Comprehensive ethics package to restore trust. Steve Beshear: 6-day furlough for state workers; cut top staff salaries 10%. Steve Beshear: Smart Government: sell surplus land, buildings and vehicles. Steven Cox: Increase transparency in campaign finance. Steven Cox: End Citizens United, remove corporate money from politics. Steven Cox: Supports any laws that ensure elections can't be bought. Wesley Morgan: Supports term limits; repeal 17th amendment. Herschel Walker: Congress has no power to overturn state-certified elections. Mike Harmon: Some key controls taken off in 2020 election. Daniel Cameron: Opposed bill expanding voting rights protections. Andy Beshear: Make it easier and faster for companies to find workers. |
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Gun Control Morgan McGarvey: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. Alison Grimes: Proud of long-held sporting & hunting traditions. Alison Grimes: Same background-check standards at gun store versus gun show. Amy McGrath: Supports background checks, honest conversation about guns. Andy Beshear: Signed law requiring school police officers to carry guns. C. Wesley Morgan: Count on me to protect your 2nd amendment rights. C. Wesley Morgan: No background checks; yes concealed carry. Charles Booker: Supports gun control; background checks; no assault weapons. Charles Booker: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. Jack Conway: Believes in right to bear arms and self-protection. James Comer: Unwavering support of 2nd Amendment. Jim Gray: Ban gun purchases by people on FBI terrorist watch list. Jim Gray: Ok to delay gun sales for 72 hours, but no secret lists. Matt Bevin: School shootings caused by "culture of death" in media. Matt Bevin: Culture of violence, like zombie shows, cause mass shootings. Matt Bevin: Guns aren't problem in schools; kids in my school had guns. Matt Bevin: Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. Mitch McConnell: Congress cannot fix school shootings; must act locally. Robert Goforth: Concealed carry at schools, bars, and businesses. Robert Goforth: Ban weapons in courtrooms and jails. Robert Goforth: Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. Rocky Adkins: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. Wesley Morgan: Oppose all efforts to eliminate; restrict 2nd Amendment. Mike Harmon: Allow concealed guns on campus, in cars on school property. Andy Barr: Restricting assault weapons from under 21 not constitutional. |
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Health Care Morgan McGarvey: Ban use of tobacco products in schools. Adam Edelen: Protect ObamaCare and expanded Medicaid. Alison Grimes: Delay mandated coverage, but keep ObamaCare. Alison Grimes: Kynect heroically for expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare. Amy McGrath: Improve ACA; don't get rid of private insurance. Amy McGrath: For bipartisan plan to fix ObamaCare's problems. Amy McGrath: Will fight to lower prescription drug costs. Andy Beshear: Protect ObamaCare: lives hang in the balance. Andy Beshear: Protections for pre-existing conditions; stop lifetime caps. Andy Beshear: Pass state law protecting people with preexisting conditions. Andy Beshear: Rescinded Medicaid waiver, stopped managed care contracts. Andy Beshear: COVID: Troubling that a public health crisis was politicized. Bruce Lunsford: McConnell is bought and paid for by drug companies. C. Wesley Morgan: Opposes universally-accessible public health insurance. Charles Booker: Has diabetes & rationed insulin: need Medicare for All. Charles Booker: More expensive to do nothing than implement Medicare for all. Charles Booker: Supports Medicare for All & Green New Deal. Charles Booker: Expanding Medicaid under ACA led to economic boom. Charles Booker: As diabetic knows reality of rationing insulin due to cost. Jack Conway: Pay for Obamacare with bulk purchasing & fraud units. Jack Conway: Recovered $600M by suing providers for Medicaid fraud. James Comer: ObamaCare stifles businesses; pass tort reform instead. Jim Gray: Ensure solvency of the Medicare Trust Fund. Matt Bevin: Disband KYNECT immediately; transition to federal system. Matt Bevin: Work/school requirements for Medicaid. Matt Bevin: Parents should be free to vaccinate their children or not. Matt Bevin: Ban use of tobacco products in schools. Mitch McConnell: ObamaCare's Kynect is a state decision, but yeah, it's ok. Mitch McConnell: ObamaCare is a train wreck; do what we can to repeal it. Rand Paul: Obamacare will cost $3T & health insurance still goes up 15%. Robert Goforth: Ban use of tobacco products in schools. Robert Goforth: Expand coverage to help fellow Kentuckians. Rocky Adkins: Survived cancer at age 35, with chemo & surgery. Rocky Adkins: No one should ever have to delay care to pay bills. Steve Beshear: Kentucky leads the way on affordable health care for all. Steven Cox: Medicare-For-All would reduce healthcare costs. Steven Cox: Passionate about healthcare. Steven Cox: Support Medicare for All. Steven Cox: Medicare for All absolutely needs to be done. Steven Cox: Medicare-for-All would reduce healthcare costs. Wesley Morgan: Abolish ObamaCare; free market is best. Andy Beshear: We've provided more than $2 billion to Kentucky hospitals. Andy Beshear: Expanded Medicaid to including dental, hearing, vision. Mike Harmon: Opposes mandatory Human papillomavirus vaccines for girls. Andy Beshear: Continue to expand access to quality health care for all. Andy Beshear: Budget provided record funding for childhood cancer research. Andy Beshear: Mental health is just as important as physical health. |
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Homeland Security Alison Grimes: Reduce veterans' services backlog; support new vets jobs law. Amy McGrath: Fully fund the VA so veterans get quality health care. Andy Beshear: Full exclusion of military pensions from state income tax. Jack Conway: Let gays serve openly in US military. Jack Conway: Protect veterans and active servicemembers from fraud. James Comer: Advocate for investments in national defense. Jim Gray: Support the military, intelligence community, & diplomacy. Mitch McConnell: AdWatch: Brought in new VA hospital; & higher pay for troops. Rand Paul: Military should decide don't-ask-don't-tell policy. Rand Paul: 2015: Introduced Arming All Pilots Act. Andy Beshear: Expand the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund. Daniel Cameron: Religious right for airmen to be exempt from COVID vaccine. Daniel Cameron: Joined bipartisan suit to protect veterans' benefits. Pamela Stevenson: Pass legislation to stop veterans from killing themselves. |
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Immigration Adam Edelen: Think about human impact of anti-immigrant laws. Alison Grimes: Supports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. Amy McGrath: For secure borders & meaningful immigration reform. Amy McGrath: Give DREAMers a chance to become full citizens. Andy Beshear: Intimidation and fear of deportation comes out of DC. C. Wesley Morgan: Ten year moratorium on all immigration. Charles Booker: Supports path to citizenship for undocumented. Charles Booker: Create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Daniel Cameron: Ending border restriction will surge illegal immigration. Jack Conway: Be tough & sensible; increase border security. James Comer: Support the wall; oppose amnesty & sanctuary cities. James Comer: Vocally in support of building a wall on the southern border. Mitch McConnell: Border security first: the key to getting a final outcome. Mitch McConnell: Some protections for DACA but restrict immigration. Rand Paul: Obamacare treats illegal aliens because it's illegal to ask. Rocky Adkins: Recognize diversity of Kentucky as a welcoming state. Steven Cox: Rise to the occasion to welcome immigrants & refugees. Wesley Morgan: Supports "real border enforcement"; opposes amnesty. Kelly Craft: Beshear and Biden have turned Kentucky into a border state. Mike Harmon: We must publicly compel the President to control our borders. Andy Barr: Restart border wall; reinstate the remain in Mexico policy. |
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Jobs Adam Edelen: Ensure that Kentucky workers are paid a living wage. Alison Grimes: Increase the minimum wage to a living wage. Amy McGrath: Pro-union, supports gradual rise of minimum wage to $15/hour. Andy Beshear: Grow our economy with skill training, not CEO giveaways. Andy Beshear: Wrong that women make significantly less than men. Andy Beshear: Support prevailing wage law; oppose Right-To-Work laws. Andy Beshear: Repay miners who remain unpaid due to mine bankruptcy. Andy Beshear: It's time equal work results in equal pay. Bruce Lunsford: Agrees with all issues that AFL-CIO has asked him to support. C. Wesley Morgan: Make Kentucky a Right to Work State. Charles Booker: We are going to stand up for organized labor. Jack Conway: 20% hometown tax credit for cost of creating a new job. Jack Conway: Right to organize is pathway to middle class. James Comer: Don't require comparable pay regardless of gender. Matt Bevin: Minimum wage stifles job creation; reduce to $7.25. Matt Bevin: Right-to-work instead of prevailing wage. Matt Bevin: Replace prevailing wage requirements with Right-to-Work. Mike Harmon: Don't require comparable pay regardless of gender. Mitch McConnell: Supports right to work laws; against minimum wage hike. Rocky Adkins: Require comparable pay regardless of gender. Rocky Adkins: Focus on fair wages for 21st century jobs. Steve Beshear: Jobless rate is falling; Kentucky now 2nd in job growth. Steve Beshear: Raise state worker minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10. Steven Cox: Right to work laws threaten our freedom. Steven Cox: Stop misuse of work visas to protect American workers. Daniel Cameron: Advocate for the dismantling of DEI within corporate America. Andy Beshear: We've proven you can be pro-job, pro-business and pro-union. |
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Principles & Values Alison Grimes: Fight "Senator Gridlock": Kentucky pays for GOP dysfunction. Alison Grimes: AdWatch: Grimes' opponent offered deal to drop out. Alison Grimes: One of us represents Washington; one of us represents KY. Alison Grimes: Father indicted for illegal campaign contributions to Alison. Andy Beshear: Kickback investigation resulted in deputy's resignation. Andy Beshear: With great power comes great responsibility. Andy Beshear: Kentucky no longer a fly-over state; we are the destination. Bruce Lunsford: McConnell enables Bush & squandered 24 years in Senate. C. Wesley Morgan: Freedom of Faith, Family and Country. Charles Booker: Launched "Hood to the Holler" to bridge urban-rural divide. Charles Booker: Build broad coalitions; break down barriers of race & class. Daniel Cameron: Endorsed by Trump; pledges to put Kentuckians FIRST. Daniel Cameron: Advocate for unborn through church pregnancy centers. Jack Conway: An honor to run for Wendell Ford's senate seat. Jack Conway: Claims Rand Paul worships "Aqua Buddha" & mocks Holy Bible. Jack Conway: TV ad: Rand Paul made fun of Christianity and Christ. Jack Conway: FactCheck: "Aqua Buddha" TV ad is accurate but over the top. Jack Conway: TV ad: Accuser is anonymous, but a Mr. Green says it's true. James Comer: I believe that public servants should put God above all else. James Comer: I am a social conservative. Kelly Craft: More wisdom next door than declarations from a politician. Kelly Craft: Former ambassador to Canada and the United Nations. Kelly Craft: A Christian with deep faith in God, prays EVERY day. Matt Bevin: Led public Pledge of Allegiance, & speeches about patriotism. Matt Bevin: Don't celebrate partisanship; call for unity instead. Mike Harmon: No legacy except I served my Lord, family, & country well. Mitch McConnell: After 24 years, one of the two leaders in the US Senate. Mitch McConnell: Leadership has value; freshmen have little impact. Rand Paul: This is not Wendell Ford's seat; it's the people's seat. Rand Paul: This election really is about the president's agenda. Rand Paul: Accused of belonging to secret society NoZe Brotherhood. Rand Paul: I'm "a pro-life Christian"; denies worshiping "Aqua Buddha". Rand Paul: Under KY law,can't run for Senate & President on same ballot. Robert Goforth: Self-description: Christian; father; veteran; conservative. Scott Walker: Pray for Kentucky, that we will be blessed. Steve Beshear: Focus on helping people instead of on keeping power. Steven Cox: Criminalize pork-barrel bills. Steven Cox: Socially progressive, fiscally conservative. Wesley Morgan: 100 % Trump supporter: "I'm so anti-Democrat". Wesley Morgan: Supported Democrat after 2018 primary loss. Wesley Morgan: Filed bill making it harder to remove Confederate statues. Andy Beshear: I have faith in God and faith in us. Andy Beshear: Learned the values of family, faith, and public service. Kelly Craft: Put American first by demanding transparency from UN. Mike Harmon: I seek His guidance both personally and politically. Andy Beshear: My faith teaches me to love my neighbor as myself. Andy Beshear: Assembly should be thoughtful, prayerful about legislation. Andy Beshear: Time to reintroduce the world to our New Kentucky Home. Pamela Stevenson: Put God back in schools? Put Christ back in Christians. Andy Beshear: For too many today the American dream is a hallucination. Andy Beshear: God saves his biggest challenges for the strongest of people. |
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Social Security Adam Edelen: Fully fund government pensions; reform state system. Andy Beshear: State gaming will cover $43B unfunded state pension plan. Andy Beshear: No cuts to government pensions; find other revenue. C. Wesley Morgan: Social security taxes should go directly to a private trust. Jack Conway: Pledges to not scale back program nor raise retirement age. Jack Conway: Sue banks to recover Great Recession public pension losses. Jim Gray: Fight any measure to cut or privatize Social Security. Matt Bevin: Replace public pension system with 401(k) for new employees. Matt Bevin: Increase taxes to fund Kentucky Retirement Systems. Matt Bevin: 401(k)-style plan for state employee pensions struck down. Matt Bevin: More state contribution to $43B unfunded state pension plan. Rand Paul: Raise the retirement age for people under age 55. Rand Paul: I've never challenged constitutionality of Social Security. Robert Goforth: Fulfill state pensions--they're inviolable contracts. Rocky Adkins: No new burdens on people who've paid into pensions. |
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Tax Reform Adam Edelen: No increased tax burden on poor and working Kentuckians. Alison Grimes: Close tax loopholes for wealthy to pay for college loans. Amy McGrath: Don't pay for tax cuts for wealthy by undermining healthcare. Andy Beshear: Add new revenue sources like casino gambling. Bruce Lunsford: Eliminate the capital gains tax. C. Wesley Morgan: Abolish the state income tax, to create jobs. C. Wesley Morgan: Reform taxes to a consumption based tax system only. Charles Booker: Close loopholes for wealthy, ease burden on working families. Daniel Cameron: Sued to allow federal aid to be used for state tax reduction. Jack Conway: Keep Bush tax cuts during recession. Matt Bevin: Reduce tax revenue: not simple revenue neutrality. Mitch McConnell: Resolve to lower capital gains taxes. Mitch McConnell: Comprehensive tax reform can work if it's revenue-neutral. Mitch McConnell: 2017 tax bill helped middle class & small businesses. Rand Paul: Balanced budget amendment to pay to extend $4T Bush tax cuts. Robert Goforth: Numbers don't add up to switch income tax to sales tax. Rocky Adkins: Consumption taxes are unfair to lower income people. Steve Beshear: Taxes are not the answer; no broad-based increases. Wesley Morgan: Repeal 16th amendment; abolish IRS. Wesley Morgan: Amend Constitution to balance budget without raising taxes. Pamela Stevenson: Voted for tax relief but concerned about revenue shortfalls. |
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Technology Adam Edelen: Modernize to new economy including rural broadband internet. Amy McGrath: Invest in infrastructure, broadband, electricity grid. Andy Beshear: We must focus on completing important infrastructure. Bruce Lunsford: Supports net neutrality; McConnell stalled it. James Comer: Maintain infrastructure: highways, locks, and dams. Mike Harmon: Kentucky taxpayers misled on statewide internet costs. Rocky Adkins: Improve our roads, bridges, water systems, and Internet. Steve Beshear: Ideas are the foundation of any new economy. Steven Cox: Expand property rights to personal data; for net neutrality. |
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War & Peace Alison Grimes: Israel has the right to defend herself. Alison Grimes: Don't send US troops back to Iraq; but support role ok. Amy McGrath: Support NATO alliance; support two-state Israel solution. Amy McGrath: No nukes in North Korea; nuke deal with Iran. Amy McGrath: All major military actions must be approved by Congress. Chuck Pennacchio: Shred Bush�s preemptive war doctrine. Jim Gray: We must destroy ISIS where they are. Rand Paul: Congress needs to take back power to go to war. Steve Beshear: Gratitude for troops who fight terror & keep America free. Andy Beshear: Criticized Ukraine invasion; sanctioned by Russia. Thomas Massie: Airstrikes against Houthis illegal without Congress' okay. |
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Welfare & Poverty Alison Grimes: Shameful to oppose food stamp program during recession. Amy McGrath: Established food bank relief fund in Kentucky. Charles Booker: A universal basic income will address racism and poverty. Jack Conway: Faith-based programs instead of federal money. Jack Conway: Claims Paul would end federal faith-based initiatives. Matt Bevin: Random drug testing for welfare recipients. Mitch McConnell: Opposed Farm Bill due to too-generous food stamp program. Robert Goforth: We cannot ignore the plight of people who need our help. Steve Beshear: We face a heavy sword: public pension unfunded liability. |
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