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from State of Minnesota Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Amy Klobuchar: Supports embryonic stem cell research. Erin Murphy: No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. Erin Murphy: Fight Hobby Lobby: cover all FDA-approved contraception. Erin Murphy: Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Ilhan Omar: Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Jason Lewis: Allow pro-life state laws under 10th Amendment. Jesse Ventura: Vetoed 4-hour waiting period for abortions. Jim Abeler: No public funding for embryonic stem cell research. Jim Abeler: Human life begins at conception. Jim Abeler: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Jim Newberger: 100% pro-life. Jim Newberger: Require that doctor be in room when taking RU-486. Jim Newberger: Abortion is not an unrestricted right. Jim Newberger: De-fund Planned Parenthood. Karin Housley: Pro-choice advocates don't represent state's everyday values. Karin Housley: I've fought hard for our unborn. Kurt Bills: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Mark Dayton: No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. Mark Dayton: Vetoed licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Mark Dayton: Vetoed exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Matt Dean: Voted YES on additional requirements for abortion clinics. Matt Dean: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Matt Dean: Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Michelle Benson: Put an end to the destruction of human life. Michelle Benson: Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Michelle Benson: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Michelle Fischbach: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Michelle Fischbach: Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Mike McFadden: Anti-abortion and pro-guns. Mike McFadden: Make contraceptives available without a prescription. Mike Murphy: All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights. Norm Coleman: End partial birth abortion; require parental consent. Paul Gazelka: Pro-life, might support Texas-style abortion ban. Paul Gazelka: Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Paul Gazelka: Stricter licensure requirements for abortion facilities. Paula Overby: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right. Rebecca Otto: Reproductive health is up to women, not government. Scott Jensen: Require exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Tim Walz: Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to reproduce. Tina Liebling: No additional license requirements for abortion clinics. Tina Liebling: Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Tina Smith: Vice president of Planned Parenthood of MN/SD/ND. Tom Emmer: Abortions should always be illegal. Tom Emmer: State funding of embryonic stem cell research. Brad Finstad: No public funding for embryonic stem cell research. Brad Finstad: No public funding for embryonic stem cell research. Scott Jensen: Let Minnesotans vote on constitutional abortion ban. Tim Walz: Abortion is on the ballot with my anti-choice opponent . Royce White: Praised overturning of Roe; accused of paying for abortion. Tim Walz: Codified abortion rights while surrounded by pro-life states. Steve Carlson: I am passionately pro-life and Christian. Tina Smith: Served as a Planned Parenthood executive. Tina Smith: Stop Comstock Act from preventing mailing abortion material. Peggy Flanagan: Oppose exposure of abortion clinic employees for licensure. Jeff Johnson 2018: Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn. Jeff Johnson 2018: Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy. Jeff Johnson 2026: 100% unapologetically pro life starting at conception. Lisa Demuth: Chief author of a bill to ban abortion in 2023. Mike Lindell: Appeared in and helped finance a pro-life movie. Scott Jensen: Abortion is settled law in Minnesota, won't relitigate it. |
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Budget & Economy Al Franken: Economy is "top down" and "rigged" in favor of the wealthy. George W. Bush: Too much government spending will end prosperity. Jason Lewis: Across-the-board budget reductions. Jesse Ventura: Concentrate on what's necessary, not what's nice. Jesse Ventura: Never, ever forget it's the public's money. Jim Abeler: Led $3.8B in human services cuts to close MN budget gap. Jim Abeler: Borrowing places our sovereignity at risk. Jim Newberger: Work to reduce government growth and waste. Jim Newberger: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. Mark Dayton: Don't "give it all back"; economy will sour someday. Mark Dayton: Lift us out of miserable deficit-to-deficit cycle. Michelle Benson: Crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse. Mike McFadden: We've been spending like a drunken sailor. Mike Murphy: Incentivize developers to build quality senior housing. Paula Overby: Stimulus AND market-led recovery. Tim Walz: Level playing field for working families, small businesses. Tim Walz: Our plan will repair and replace critical infrastructure. Tim Walz: $1 billion+ to maintain and renew existing state property. Tim Walz: Reach communities excluded from past capital investment. Tina Smith: Strengthen Minnesota's economy through economic development. Royce White: Government works off a business model of death and debt. Tim Walz: Invest budget surplus in things that make Minnesota strong. Tim Walz: Under Trump government helps corporations screw you over . Lisa Demuth: Passed commonsense budget reducing state spending. Mike Lindell: Control the wasteful spending at all levels. Jeff Johnson 2026: Walz's solution to fraud is we just need to raise taxes. |
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Civil Rights Erin Murphy: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. Erin Murphy: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. Heather Johnson: LGBT persons are created with inalienable right to marry. Jason Lewis: Support Hobby Lobby religious right to avoid gay weddings. Jason Lewis: Prohibiting worship during lockdown restricts freedom. Jason Lewis: HRC: 0 score in Congress, compared LGBTQ people to rapists. Jason Lewis: Racism still is a problem, but it is not the chief threat. Jim Abeler: No state authorization of same-sex marriage. Jim Abeler: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. Jim Abeler: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. Jim Newberger: Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions. Jim Newberger: Rated 0% by Voices for Racial Justice. Jim Newberger: Opposes same-sex marriage. Karin Housley: Pitched for gay rights but no specifics. Kurt Bills: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. Lori Swanson: Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights. Mark Dayton: Supports federal funding of arts organizations. Mark Dayton: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. Mark Dayton: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. Matt Dean: Voted NO on same-sex marriage with religious exemptions. Matt Dean: Constitutional amendment disallowing same-sex marriage. Michelle Benson: No state authorization of same-sex marriage. Mike McFadden: Gay marriage ok; but I'm personally for traditional marriage. Mike Murphy: Let people live their lives as they so choose. Paul Gazelka: No state authorization of same-sex marriage. Paula Overby: Supports same-sex marriage. Rebecca Otto: Address racial inequality gaps with social justice. Rebecca Otto: Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community. Roger Wicker: Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument. Scott Jensen: Supported a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy. Steve Carlson: Proportional representation laws are unconstitutional. Steve Carlson: Endorses Trump's efforts to reform elections. Tim Walz: For too many getting back to normal isn't good enough. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to marry. Tina Liebling: Grant same-sex marriage, but with religious exemptions. Tina Liebling: Opposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. Tom Emmer: No same-sex marriage; no civil unions. Tom Emmer: Affirmative action yes; but not in state contracting. Royce White: LGBTQ movement is the brainchild of radical feminists. Peggy Flanagan: Helped found People of Color and Indigenous Caucus. Jeff Johnson 2026: Eliminate biological males in female bathrooms & sports. Jeff Johnson 2026: Will immediately end taxpayer funded DEI programs. |
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Corporations Al Franken: Oppo AdWatch: Franken limits free speech issue advocacy. Al Franken: Block merger of biggest & 2nd biggest cable providers. Heather Johnson: Don't use eminent domain for private companies' benefit. Jason Lewis: Voted to roll back parts of Dodd-Frank. Karin Housley: Small business needs lower taxes, less government to survive. Karin Housley: De-regulation could be new stimulus to help small business. Mark Dayton: Lowest business tax states accompanied by lowest incomes. Mark Dayton: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families. Tim Pawlenty: Reduce business tax from 3rd highest corporate tax rate. Tina Smith: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families. Tina Smith: Opposes reduction of CFPB funding. Tom Emmer: Family business is Viking Forest Products. Tim Walz: A place for both large corporate farms and family farms. Jeff Johnson 2018: Help small business and embrace all present and future jobs. |
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Crime Chris Coleman: Audit police response to alleged officer misconduct. Heather Johnson: Don't punish victimless crimes like prostitution & gambling. Ilhan Omar: Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Jason Lewis: Don't second-guess the actions of police officers. Jason Lewis: End overcriminalization: focus on high risk offenders. Jason Lewis: Public order is not a privilege, it is a right. Jason Lewis: Without public order, the mob will control the neighborhood. Jim Abeler: Supports use of deadly force in self-defense. Jim Abeler: Major overhaul needed for sex offender laws. Jim Newberger: Let's connect a new prison by rail to North Minneapolis. Jim Newberger: Stricter punishment reduces crime. Karen Housley: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Karin Housley: Fight to end criminal elderly abuse in senior care homes. Karin Housley: Rehabilitative programs in prisons cut down on recidivism. Lori Swanson: Warns citizens about new methods of phone scamming. Mark Dayton: More resources for local law enforcement & COPS. Mark Dayton: Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Michelle Benson: Defunding the police would make us less safe. Michelle Benson: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Michelle Fischbach: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Mike Murphy: Increase rehabilitation for human trafficking victims. Mike Murphy: Fully support our Law Enforcement; put an end to the chaos. Mike Murphy: No more looting; we're going to shoot back. Paul Gazelka: Provide more resources to have more police on the streets. Paul Gazelka: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Paula Overby: Oppose "tough on crime": it promotes autocracy. Rebecca Otto: Establish security practices for crime evidence. Rebecca Otto: Shut down traffic ticket diversions with alternative penalty. Scott Jensen: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Scott Jensen: Increasing number of officers will restore law and order. Tina Liebling: Officers should control situation without deadly force. Tina Liebling: More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail. Tina Liebling: Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Tina Liebling: Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Tina Smith: Supports comprehensive police-reform legislation. Tom Emmer: Establish the death penalty in Minnesota. Walter Mondale: Gideon brief established right to attorney. Royce White: Will fight for the necessary funding and training for police. Tim Walz: OpEd:riot response criticized as too weak AND too aggressive. Tim Walz: Funding for Criminal Apprehension and State Patrol HQ. Tim Walz: Increase criminal penalties for theft of public funds by 20%. Angie Craig: Double fines for fraud related to child nutrition programs. Peggy Flanagan: Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. Jeff Johnson 2018: Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences. Jeff Johnson 2026: Criminal rioters should forfeit any government assistance. Lisa Demuth: I will strengthen sentences for repeat offenders. |
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Drugs Erin Murphy: Establish rules for medical marijuana. Erin Murphy: Voted YES on legalizing medical marijuana. Heather Johnson: Release prisoners convicted of marijuana possession. Ilhan Omar: Supports cannabis legalization. Jason Lewis: Allow states to decide on marijuana legalization. Jim Abeler: No legalized medical marijuana. Jim Abeler: Voted NO on legalizing medical marijuana. Jim Newberger: Voted NO on establishing rules for medical marijuana. Jim Newberger: Marijuana is a gateway drug. Karin Housley: Focus opioid resources on prevention, treatment, & education. Karin Housley: Legalize limited forms of medical marijuana. Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers. Mark Dayton: Strengthen the fight against illegal drugs. Mark Dayton: Greatest threat to national security is flood of drugs. Mark Dayton: Establish rules for medical marijuana. Matt Dean: Voted NO on establishing rules for medical marijuana. Matt Dean: Voted NO on legalizing medical marijuana. Michelle Benson: Establish rules for medical marijuana. Mike Murphy: Possibly legalize marijuana to raise state funds. Mike Murphy: More accessible licensing for substance abuse counselors. Paul Gazelka: Voted NO on establishing rules for medical marijuana. Paula Overby: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Pete Stauber: Does not support the legalization of marijuana. Rebecca Otto: War on drugs is a failure. Tim Walz: Full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. Scott Jensen: Expunge prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana. Tim Pawlenty: Legalizing marijuana is unneeded & unwise. Tim Pawlenty: Vetoed legalizing medical marijuana. Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly. Tina Liebling: Establish rules for medical marijuana. Tina Liebling: Voted YES on legalizing medical marijuana. Tina Smith: Learn from states that have legalized recreational. Tim Walz: Treatment options for fentanyl addiction & opioid crisis. Amy Klobuchar: Rated B by NORML: legalize marijuana, but leave it to states. Steve Carlson: Rated B+ by NORML on marijuana reform. Jim Abeler: Don't legalize and regulate the sale of adult-use cannabis. Karin Housley: Don't legalize and regulate the sale of adult-use cannabis. Kelly Morrison: Legalize and regulate the sale of recreational cannabis. Tim Walz: Signed legalization & regulation of recreational cannabis. Tina Liebling: Legalize and regulate the sale of recreational cannabis. Angie Craig: Hold social media companies accountable for drug sales. Tina Smith: Remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act. Jeff Johnson 2018: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational. Angie Craig: Wasted hundred of billions enforcing antiquated drug laws. Mike Lindell: Support programs that successfully address addition issues. Scott Jensen: Legalization rollout involved picking winners and losers. |
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Education Angie Craig: Remote special ed financial strain for school districts. Erin Murphy: Invest more in early childhood and K-12 education. Heather Johnson: Common Core is unconstitutional, and also underhanded. Jared Huffman: Remote special ed financial strain for school districts. Jason Lewis: Question rising tuition rather than taxpayer funding. Jason Lewis: Replace Department of Education with school choice. Jason Lewis: No taxpayers should bear burden of defaulted student loans. Jesse Ventura: Take over general education costs & eliminate local tax. Jesse Ventura: Support school districts that think and act outside the box. Jesse Ventura: Responsibility for education begins with parents. Jim Abeler: Oppose Common Core's centralized federal oversight. Jim Abeler: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. Jim Abeler: Resident tuition rates for immigrants if they follow rules. Jim Newberger: Reduce K-12 education funding from $627M to $400M. Jim Newberger: Vouchers for school choice are possible. Jim Newberger: Supports 529-college savings plans. Karin Housley: Work together to improve the public school system. Karin Housley: More students should opt for two-year colleges. Karin Housley: I'm a school choice person. Lori Swanson: Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support. Mark Dayton: 40% more for special education; plus easier college loans. Mark Dayton: Make college tuition fully tax deductible. Mark Dayton: Vouchers take precious tax dollars from public schools. Mark Dayton: Education begins early in life, & continues throughout life. Mark Dayton: Restore $240M for higher ed, but still lowest since 1981. Mark Dayton: Invest in education before tax cuts for millionaires. Matt Dean: $400M for early childhood & K-12 education instead of $606M. Michelle Benson: Provide families with more choice and flexibility. Mike McFadden: Measure more; dictate reading lists less. Mike McFadden: Repeal federal Common Core education standards. Mike Murphy: Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. Mike Murphy: Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. Mike Murphy: Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. Mike Murphy: Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. Norm Coleman: Fully fund special education; no unfunded mandates. Rebecca Otto: No tax dollars for private schools. Paula Overby: Vouchers are ok locally but not federally. Pete Stauber: Students should have more options than college. Pete Stauber: Remote special ed financial strain for school districts. Tim Walz: Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. Tim Walz: 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions. Tim Walz: Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state. Tim Walz: Reform school financing, reflect diverse student body. Tina Liebling: Fully fund our public education system at the state level. Tina Liebling: Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options. Tina Liebling: Invest more in early childhood and K-12 education. Tina Smith: Free all-day kindergarten. Tina Smith: More funding for emergency loans, financial aid & grants. Tina Smith: School vouchers create a 2-tiered education system. Tom Emmer: Vouchers for private or religious school. Tom Emmer: Supports voluntary school prayer & abstinence-only sexual ed. Scott Jensen: Start funding kids, not broken institutions. Tim Walz: Make it easier for parents to find, pay for great child care. Royce White: Globalists intentionally control our education system. Royce White: Course curriculum will highlight our American Exceptionalism. Tim Walz: Free breakfast and lunch at school. Tim Walz: Vision of inclusivity, vs. defunding our schools. Jeff Johnson 2018: Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs. Jeff Johnson 2018: Don't increase funding for low-income early education. Jeff Johnson 2026: Schools have become intolerant indoctrination centers. Lisa Demuth: Keep woke gender and racial ideology out of our classrooms. Mike Lindell: Empower parents to take control of children's education. |
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Energy & Oil Erin Murphy: Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. Erin Murphy: Keep CO2 emissions ban; no new coal plants. Heather Johnson: Federal legislation has limited alternative energy. Jason Lewis: Unlawful for EPA to impose cap-and-trade on refineries. Jim Abeler: Voted NO on removing CO2 emissions ban. Jim Abeler: Supports regional cap-and-trade emissions program. Jim Abeler: No subsidies for wind and solar. Jim Abeler: Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. Jim Hagedorn: Don't turn our economy upside-down due to climate change. Jim Newberger: Defended coal-burning Xcel plant in Becker. Jim Newberger: Don't prioritize green energy. Jim Newberger: Does not believe climate change is man-made. Karin Housley: Increase Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard to 50%. Karin Housley: Diverse portfolio of energy: wind, solar, fossil fuels. Karin Housley: Paris Climate Accord would cost trillions & kill jobs. Kurt Bills: Remove CO2 emissions ban; authorize new coal plant. Lori Swanson: Proceed with caution approach to solar energy gardens. Mark Dayton: Keep CO2 emissions ban; no new coal plants. Matt Dean: Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. Matt Dean: Remove CO2 emissions ban; authorize new coal plant. Michelle Benson: Minnesota needs an all-of-the-above energy policy. Michelle Benson: Remove CO2 emissions ban; authorize new coal plant. Michelle Fischbach: Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. Michelle Fischbach: Remove CO2 emissions ban; authorize new coal plant. Mike McFadden: Approve Keystone; faster permits for gas plants. Paul Gazelka: Remove CO2 emissions ban; authorize new coal plant. Paula Overby: Pursue green energy aggressively; it is the future. Pete Stauber: Against Paris Climate deal, oppose job killing regulation. Rebecca Otto: Minnesota should lead on clean energy. Steve Carlson: Want to see much more science on climate change linkages. Tim Pawlenty: Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. Tim Walz: Climate change is real and urgent. Tim Walz: Invest in statewide electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Tina Liebling: 25% renewable energy by 2025. Tina Liebling: Cap-and-trade to achieve MN greenhouse gas reduction goals. Tina Liebling: Keep CO2 emissions ban; no new coal plants. Tina Smith: Climate change is real & poses a threat. Tom Emmer: Increase production of coal, gas, oil, plus alternatives. Brad Finstad: Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. Brad Finstad: Voted NO on cap-&-trade for greenhouse gas reduction goals. Tim Walz: Climate change is complex problem & existential threat. Royce White: We control prices by being energy independent. Al Franken: Delay Keystone pipeline; but if built, use American steel. Tim Walz: Supports nuclear power as part of clean energy plan. Royce White: Energy security helps our nation function more reliably. Jeff Johnson 2018: Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable. Lisa Demuth: Minnesota needs a true all-of-the-above approach. Royce White: We pay a price for not being energy independent. |
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Environment Al Franken: Prevent invasive species Asian carp in Great Lakes. Amy Klobuchar: Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. Erin Murphy: Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. Gary Johnson: Vetoed limits on number of pets people can own. Jason Lewis: EPA WOTUS rule diminishes property rights. Jim Abeler: Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. Jim Hagedorn: EPA regulations are invasive toward farming efforts. Jim Newberger: Get government & extreme environmental Left off our backs. Jim Newberger: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Karin Housley: Unequivocal support for PolyMet copper-nickel mine. Karin Housley: Opposes too much regulation & bureaucracy. Lori Swanson: Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution. Mark Dayton: Protect clean air to breathe & clean water to drink. Matt Dean: Voted NO on Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Michelle Benson: Protect environment without over-regulating our economy. Mike McFadden: Supports PolyMet mining project in Hoyt Lakes. Mike McFadden: Develop our natural resources AND protect the environment. Paul Gazelka: Opposed new mercury pollution standards from EPA. Paula Overby: Protect natural resources from exploitation. Pete Stauber: Can be a balance between mining & protecting the environment. Rebecca Otto: Home is passive solar, wind-powered, & superinsulated. Tim Pawlenty: Establish Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Tina Liebling: Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup. Tina Liebling: Establish Great Lakes Compact to protect public resources. Tina Smith: Open PolyMet copper-nickel mine in the Iron Range. Tina Smith: Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination. Tina Smith: No cutbacks to EPA; keep responsible environmental policy. Brad Finstad: Voted NO on Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Brad Finstad: Voted NO on Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Tim Walz: No net loss of prairie pothole wetlands & all wetlands . Tim Walz: Remove "forever chemicals" from our drinking water. Al Franken: Ok the PolyMet copper mine only after 9-year review. Angie Craig: EPA should update standards for homegrown biofuels. Jeff Johnson 2018: Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them. |
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Families & Children Heather Johnson: Politics is not my passion; it's my God, my kids & family. Karin Housley: If women are empowered and independent they don't need laws. Lori Swanson: Find options to make childcare affordable. Michelle Benson: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. Michelle Fischbach: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. Mike Murphy: Government should support and strengthen the family unit. Paul Gazelka: Define marriage as one-man-one-woman. Tim Walz: Full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Tina Liebling: High quality child care is essential for work. Tim Walz: Plan to modernize state government to put families first. Tim Walz: Ban conversion therapy; don't ban books. Tim Walz: Place children at the center of government. Jim Abeler: Don't protect gender affirming care for minors in Minnesota. Kelly Morrison: Protect gender affirming care for minors in Minnesota. Tim Walz: Protect gender affirming care for minors in Minnesota. Tina Liebling: Protect gender affirming care for minors in Minnesota. Angie Craig: First openly LGBTQ mother and grandmother in Congress. Peggy Flanagan: Proud state enacted free meals for school children. Jeff Johnson 2018: Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance. Royce White: Educated women are more likely to divorce men. |
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Foreign Policy Al Franken: OpEd: Campaign website devoid of views on foreign policy. Jason Lewis: China is responsible for this pandemic. Jason Lewis: 2013: GOP support of Israel shows "dual loyalties". Jim Newberger: Prevent MN from implementing policies set by UN Agenda 21. Jim Newberger: Support American Exceptionalism. Mark Dayton: Relax the Cuban embargo. Mike McFadden: Inaction abroad sends message that US will do nothing. Mike McFadden: OpEd: Campaign website devoid of views on foreign policy. Mike McFadden: Crisis in Ukraine came about due to Obama's indecisiveness. Paula Overby: Oppose American Exceptionalism. Steve Carlson: Pull out of the United Nations. Royce White: Called for 2M Uyghurs to be freed from concentration camps . Royce White: Israel is the lynchpin of the New World Order. Angie Craig: I will work to strengthen our relationship with Israel. Tina Smith: Voted for partial arms embargo on Israel. Lisa Demuth: Our precious metals means not relying on Russia & China. |
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Free Trade Amy Klobuchar: Supports tariffs on foreign steel & aluminum. Jason Lewis: I support free trade, but not TPP. Jason Lewis: Punish China, bring our supply chains home. Jason Lewis: America First: end outsourcing to China, Buy American. Jesse Ventura: When I travel abroad it will be with a serious economic plan. Jim Hagedorn: Tariffs aren't permanently beneficial; support open markets. Jim Newberger: Support & expand free trade. Mark Dayton: US policy should favor American workers and sovereignty. Mark Dayton: Against Permanent Normal Trade Relations; for human rights. Mike McFadden: Use Chinese steel over U.S. steel if the import was cheaper. Norm Coleman: Blocking increased trade hurts Minnesota farmers. Paula Overby: Expand free trade but not economic exploitation. Steve Carlson: Tariffs are necessary to make the world play fair. Steve Carlson: Tariffs make world play fair, & bring jobs back to America. Tim Pawlenty: 2005 trade mission led to Minnesota-China Partnership. Tim Walz: Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers. Royce White: Globalism enslaves free people & destroys businesses. Royce White: Don't bastardize our citizenship through globalism. Tina Smith: Farmers worried about losing their access to markets. Tim Walz: In trade wars, agriculture gets hit the hardest. Jeff Johnson 2018: Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers. Angie Craig: Tariffs are killing my bean and corn producers right now. Tim Walz: Trump's tariffs will hurt farmers, businesses and consumers. Amy Klobuchar: Tariffs dry up markets, sometimes permanently. |
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Government Reform Erin Murphy: Voted NO on photo ID for voting. Heather Johnson: Term limits for Congress, local officials, and judges. Jason Lewis: Abolish FISA court which violates civil liberties. Jesse Ventura: Close soft money loophole, give candidates public money. Jesse Ventura: Give every new program a sunset clause to force evaluation. Jim Abeler: Require photo ID to vote. Jim Abeler: Photo ID for voting. Jim Abeler: Require photo ID for voting. Jim Abeler: Keep restrictions on liquor licenses near state facilities. Jim Abeler: Shift approval of local rules from Governor to Legislature. Jim Newberger: No need to make voter registration easier. Jim Newberger: Opposes regulation of political contributions. Karin Housley: Switch from partisan way of governing back to compromise. Karin Housley: Supports Citizens United: let corporations participate. Karin Housley: Supports free market for campaigns, and Citizen United. Kurt Bills: Require photo ID for voting. Lori Swanson: Fight to make campaign financing fairer & all-inclusive. Mark Dayton: No PAC money, no soft money. Mark Dayton: Make even-years "The Unsession", to eliminate laws & rules. Mark Dayton: Vetoed photo ID requirement for voting. Matt Dean: Constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for voting. Michelle Benson: Outlaw abusive practices like ballot harvesting. Michelle Benson: The more we watch the polls, the less they cheat. Michelle Benson: Make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Michelle Fischbach: Shift approval of local rules from Governor to Legislature. Mike Murphy: Update and modernize voter registration systems. Mike Murphy: Voter fraud on a massive scale in 2020. Mike Murphy: Voter fraud at massive scale in 2020 across the country. Norm Coleman: Frivolous lawsuits raise consumer prices. Paul Gazelka: 2020 election not fair; need election reforms. Paula Overby: Make voter registration easier. Rebecca Otto: Loosen restrictions on liquor licenses near state facilities. Rebecca Otto: Shift approval of local rules from Governor to Legislature. Scott Jensen: Dead people voted in 2020; it's time for election integrity. Scott Jensen: Follow Trump in reducing rules and regulations. Tim Pawlenty: Proposed 2-term limit for governor & 12 years for Congress. Tim Pawlenty: Keep restrictions on liquor licenses near state facilities. Tim Pawlenty: Keep approval of local rules with Governor, not Legislatur. Tim Walz: Limit corporate campaign donations, and disclose all. Tim Walz: Remove barriers to voting. Tina Liebling: Require disclosure of state legislature perks. Tina Liebling: Voted NO on photo ID for voting. Tina Smith: Reverse Citizens United by Constitutional Amendment. Tina Smith: Restore voting rights to ex-felons. Tom Emmer: Limit PAC contributions, but all others ok. Brad Finstad: Don't saddle farmers with burdensome regulations. Brad Finstad: Loosen restrictions on liquor licenses near state facilities. Brad Finstad: Shift approval of local rules from Governor to Legislature. Brad Finstad: Keep restrictions on liquor licenses near state facilities. Brad Finstad: Shift approval of local rules from Governor to Legislature. Tim Walz: State investments come back to you tenfold over. Michelle Benson: Require photo ID to vote. Paul Gazelka: Require photo ID to vote. Tim Walz: Restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated people. Steve Carlson: Voter quotas resulted in unrepresentative officials. Mike McFadden: Effective but limited government, stressing "limited". Royce White: We need term limits & the filibuster. Peggy Flanagan: Campaign is powered by people, not corporate checks. Royce White: Go to a single-day, paper ballot, personal ID requirement. Jeff Johnson 2018: Government needs to give the power back to the people. Jeff Johnson 2018: People make better decisions on spending than government. Jeff Johnson 2018: Require voters to show photo ID. Angie Craig: Require carbon monoxide detectors in every hotel room. Lisa Demuth: End the culture of fraud and corruption in state government. Lisa Demuth: Will order cutting permitting timelines by at least 25%. Mike Lindell: Rid us of machines used to steal elections. Royce White: Supports single-day; paper ballot; personal ID requirement . |
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Gun Control Jason Lewis: Liquor prohibition failed & so will gun prohibition. Jim Abeler: Opposes more gun restrictions. Jim Newberger: Supports 2nd Amendment rights. Jim Newberger: Absolute right to gun ownership. Karin Housley: Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated. Karin Housley: No background checks nor buyers' waiting periods. Karin Housley: Reasonable ban on bump stocks. Lori Swanson: Supports variety of common sense gun safety reforms. Mark Dayton: For background checks & trigger locks. Mark Dayton: Zero tolerance for guns in schools. Mark Dayton: Against gun registration. Mark Dayton: Commonsense criminal background checks to all gun purchases. Mark Dayton: Lifetime ban on convicted felons getting firearm license. Michelle Benson: Gun control laws punish law-abiding gun owners. Michelle Benson: Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated. Michelle Fischbach: Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated. Mike McFadden: Open to looking at expanding background checks. Mike McFadden: Expand background checks; close gun show loophole. Mike Murphy: I will declare Minnesota a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State. Paul Gazelka: Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated. Paula Overby: I don't support an absolute right to gun ownership. Pete Stauber: Protect 2nd amendment: database on mentally ill & abusers. Rebecca Otto: Status quo on guns isn't working. Tim Walz: Expand background checks; ban assault-style weapons. Tina Smith: Supports common-sense gun laws. Tina Smith: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. Tom Emmer: Concealed carry ok; but require licenses & restrictions. Tim Walz: Schoolchildren shouldn't have to worry about being shot dead. Tim Walz: Establish red flag law; expand background checks. Jim Abeler: Don't enact universal background checks & red flag law. Karin Housley: Don't enact universal background checks & red flag law. Kelly Morrison: Enact universal background checks & red flag law. Tim Walz: Sign universal background checks & red flag law. Tina Liebling: Enact universal background checks & red flag law. Royce White: 2nd Amendment safeguards the freedoms of country's citizens. Royce White: Never infringe on 2nd Amendment; it safeguards freedoms. Peggy Flanagan: First time gun owner, supports common sense gun laws. Jeff Johnson 2018: Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals. Jeff Johnson 2018: Arm trained professionals in schools. Jeff Johnson 2026: Provide additional training for Minnesota permit holders. Royce White: 2nd amendment safeguards the freedoms of citizens. Jeff Johnson 2026: Provide additional gun training for permit holders. Mike Lindell: Helped raise bail for teen accused of protestor shootings. |
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Health Care Amy Klobuchar: Allow sick people to obtain insurance. Erin Murphy: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state. Jason Lewis: We've seen the system collapse under MNSure & ObamaCare. Jason Lewis: Enhanced medically screening of all international travelers. Jim Abeler: Big companies benefit from ObamaCare but not regular people. Jim Abeler: Preventative care; coordinated treatment; low-income clinics. Jim Abeler: ObamaCare risks access to care, ironically. Jim Newberger: Repeal ObamaCare, by any method. Jim Newberger: Opposes ObamaCare. Jim Newberger: Opening up Medicare for anyone would cost $32 trillion. Karin Housley: Examine and revamp failed health investigations. Karin Housley: Buy health insurance like we do our car insurance. Lori Swanson: Plans to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all. Mark Dayton: Expand Medicare Rx coverage & other coverage. Mark Dayton: Preserve successes like Medicaid expansion & MinnesotaCare. Mark Dayton: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state. Mark Dayton: MinnesotaCare Buy-In: affordable choices for consumers. Matt Dean: Repeal MNSure; it has harmed thousands. Michelle Benson: Opposes government run health care. Mike McFadden: We need an alternative to ObamaCare, not just repeal. Mike Murphy: Protect pre-existing conditions; more pricing transparency. Norm Coleman: Favors some type of universal coverage. Paul Gazelka: MinnesotaCare would decimate rural hospitals & doctors. Paula Overby: Oppose ObamaCare; Medicare for all is a better path. Rebecca Otto: Health care is a human right. Robert Fitzgerald: Opposes single-payer coverage because it's a liability. Robert Fitzgerald: Sever health care coverage from employment. Scott Jensen: Not an anti-vaxxer, but the patient gets to choose. Scott Jensen: COVID: Opposes ineffective mask mandates. Scott Jensen: Strongly opposes single payer healthcare for Minnesota. Steve Carlson: Help people with pre-existing conditions. Tim Pawlenty: Supports market-driven healthcare reform. Tim Pawlenty: Terminate GAMC Medicare Care and fold into MinnesotaCare. Tim Walz: Single-payer system is on Minnesota's horizon. Tina Liebling: ObamaCare was a valiant attempt but did not go far enough. Tina Smith: Pushed state subsidy for the expansion of the Mayo Clinic. Tom Emmer: Lost sister to breast cancer, but kept her upbeat attitude. Tom Emmer: Medical care is not a responsibility of state government. Tim Walz: We protected access to gender-affirming health care. Royce White: Demanded NBA spearhead conversation on mental health. Royce White: COVID vaccine mandates violate religious freedom. Tim Walz: COVID: followed the science, on public health measures . Steve Carlson: Protect rights of cancer patients from losing coverage. Jeff Johnson 2018: For multi state buying, selling insurance across state lines. Jeff Johnson 2018: ObamaCare was sold as reform & there was no reform in it. Tim Walz: Retain broad access to vaccines for all Minnesotans. |
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Homeland Security Al Franken: Worked since 2009 on fighting ISIS recruitment in Minn. Jason Lewis: We need reform at the Pentagon to ensure its solvency. Jason Lewis: Maintain military strength to eradicate threat of terrorism. Jim Abeler: Our friends don't trust us; our enemies don't fear us. Jim Newberger: Part of what makes our nation great is our military. Jim Newberger: Expand the military. Karin Housley: Put veteran programs in place for active and retired. Lori Swanson: Joined other AG's in fight to keep transgendered troops. Mark Dayton: Redirect military spending to focus within US. Mike McFadden: Combat propaganda & recruiting by the Islamic State. Paula Overby: Shift military spending to social and economic development. Scott Jensen: Soldiers should be allowed to refuse COVID vaccination. Steve Carlson: Build up defense and rebuild defense industries. Steve Carlson: We must build up our defense industries. Tim Walz: Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years. Tim Walz: Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans. Tina Smith: Preserved funding for state-owned National Guard facilities. Royce White: Ex-military pols only interested in the military itself. Al Franken: Let companies reveal how much data NSA has gathered. Mike McFadden: We need a national strategy against ISIS, and don't have one. Angie Craig: Strengthen the benefits we owe our servicemembers. Mike Lindell: Proud to accept Pentagon restrictions on news coverage. |
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Immigration Al Franken: Apologize for stripping citizenship for marrying foreigners. Amy Klobuchar: No amnesty for companies hiring illegal immigrants. Amy Klobuchar: Path to citizenship for people who have been law abiding. Chris Coleman: Our sanctuary city law not subject to Trump executive ban. Erin Murphy: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Erin Murphy: Support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Ilhan Omar: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Jason Lewis: Fiscal cost of unlawful immigration is simply unsustainable. Jason Lewis: Opposes open borders, abolishing ICE, sanctuary cities. Jim Abeler: Withhold state aid for sanctuary cities. Jim Abeler: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. Jim Abeler: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Jim Hagedorn: Build the wall to enforce legal immigration process. Jim Newberger: Immigrants must accept American law. Jim Newberger: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Jim Newberger: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens is possible. Jim Newberger: We must build the wall; we must secure our border. Karin Housley: Backs pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. Karin Housley: Supports path to legal status for DREAMers. Lori Swanson: Joined forces to fight against Trump's zero tolerance policy. Mark Dayton: Unsnarl the INS bureaucracy to reduce backlog. Mark Dayton: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Mark Kennedy: Good fences make good neighbors. Matt Dean: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Michelle Benson: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Michelle Fischbach: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Mike McFadden: Status quo is not acceptable; we need to find a solution. Mike McFadden: Secure the borders & then find way to grant citizenship. Paul Gazelka: Huge mistake to reward illegal immigration. Paul Gazelka: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Paula Overby: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Pete Stauber: Secure border with walls in some places. Rebecca Otto: Support driver's licenses for undocumented workers. Robert Fitzgerald: Show me 50-foot border fence, I'll show you 51-foot ladder. Robert Fitzgerald: Making bogeymen of illegal immigrants doesn't address issue. Scott Jensen: Require compliance with federal REAL ID. Steve Carlson: Defend our borders and our people. Steve Carlson: Defend our border; build the Wall. Steve Carlson: ICE should not be abolished; work with Mexico. Tim Walz: Helped resettle countless immigrants into this community. Tim Walz: Give DREAMers a path to citizenship. Tina Liebling: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Tina Liebling: America offers a promise to desperate immigrants. Tim Walz: Driver's licenses for undocumented, live with dignity. Royce White: Open borders in conflict with the value of my citizenship. Tim Walz: We need to have comprehensive immigration reform. Mike McFadden: Secure the borders, then conditional path to citizenship. Tim Walz: For a bipartisan policy that strengthens immigration control. Peggy Flanagan: Voted NO on complying with federal REAL ID. Jeff Johnson 2018: Distinguish legal residents for getting state services. Jeff Johnson 2018: Opposes sanctuary state and all sanctuary cities. Jeff Johnson 2018: Stop MN's refugee resettlement program now. Jeff Johnson 2026: Support ICE in removing dangerous illegals from Minnesota. Mike Lindell: Work to send illegals back where they came from. Lisa Demuth: Securing our borders delivers more safety. Amy Klobuchar: Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW. Ilhan Omar: Trump lying about Minnesota Somalis "plundering" $19 billion. |
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Jobs Heather Johnson: Oppose increase in the minimum wage. Jason Lewis: Supports local right-to-work laws, not national law. Jason Lewis: Minimum-wage hikes cost jobs among least-skilled people. Jesse Ventura: Make Agriculture Competitive Anywhere in the World. Jesse Ventura: Training and retraining to resolve workforce shortage. Jim Newberger: Opposes affirmative action. Jim Newberger: 2014: Voted against raising state minimum wage to $7.75. Karin Housley: Prohibit cities from raising local minimum wage. Lori Swanson: Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills. Mark Dayton: Freedom To Farm Bill causes falling farm prices. Mark Dayton: Unemployment is down, but average family is poorer. Mike McFadden: Gender-based pay equality & minimum wage? "Wrong questions". Norm Coleman: Gut the USDA's milk marketing system. Paula Overby: Oppose affirmative action. Rebecca Otto: Raise minimum wage. Steve Carlson: Continue and improve Trump initiatives to create jobs. Tim Pawlenty: Jobs Creation Bill: R&D tax credit; 20% corporate tax cut. Tim Walz: Push back against right-to-work legislation. Tim Walz: Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota. Tina Liebling: Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages. Tina Liebling: Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively. Tina Smith: End federal contracts if employer mistreats employees. Tina Smith: Raise federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024. Tina Smith: Sponsored bill against states passing right-to-work laws. Tim Walz: Paid leave and paid sick days . Tim Walz: Vetoed minimum wage for rideshare drivers. Tim Walz: Minnesota Miracle: expanding workers' rights. Jeff Johnson 2018: Make Minnesota a right-to-work state. Jeff Johnson 2018: Minimum wage increase lessens options for young. Angie Craig: Reintroduced Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Amy Klobuchar: Occupational training programs could attract businesses. |
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Principles & Values Amy Klobuchar: This election is about change; crowd in charge won�t do it. Chris Coleman: Vision of Cooperation, Responsibility and Respect. Jason Lewis: Appoint Constitutional conservatives to the courts. Jason Lewis: Founders weren't trying to ban religion; it was the opposite. Jesse Ventura: Government's role is to do what people can't do themselves. Jim Abeler: Former investment banker; outsider with no voting record. Jim Abeler: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. Jim Newberger: I stand for traditional values. Jim Newberger: Keep God in the public sphere. Karin Housley: Traditional homespun values keep her honest and guilt free. Mark Dayton: Truly believes in government. Mark Dayton: Five-Point Plan for Future Prosperity: Invest, & invest more. Mike Murphy: I'm just mad at the political system in Minnesota right now. Mike Murphy: Campaign about inclusion; everyone has a seat at this table. Mike Murphy: Defund critical race theory, promote patriotism. Norm Coleman: Switched parties, but didn't switch his opinions on issues. Paul Gazelka: Driven by his Christian faith, fought same sex marriage. Paul Gazelka: 2020 election was unfair, but Biden won. Paula Overby: Don't empower human institutions with authority of God. Robert Fitzgerald: Millionaire 60-year-olds cannot legislate for young families. Scott Jensen: A governor should serve to preserve, protect and prepare. Scott Jensen: Can't know what I don't know about 2020 election. Steve Carlson: Models are Jesus Christ, Christmas, and the Holy Bible. Steve Carlson: Member of Tea Party; but won Independence Party primary. Steve Carlson: Fake news exists; as a journalist I know real news. Tim Walz: Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. Tim Walz: Coaching HS football taught grit, resilience, teamwork. Tim Walz: Nonviolence the only way to move hearts and create change. Tina Smith: Employed as marketing professional at General Mills. Tom Emmer: Served on two city councils and in State Legislature. Tom Emmer: Hosts conservative radio talk show on Twin Cities News Talk. Scott Jensen: 2020 election shenanigans crossed line of election integrity. Amy Klobuchar: Father was a popular columnist at Minneapolis Star Tribune. Royce White: Replace rampant corruption with sacred honor in government. Royce White: World is dominated by materialism; it's an abject failure. Royce White: Ready to fight for The Free People of America. Steve Carlson: Ran for president in 2015 but follows Donald Trump. Steve Carlson: The Bible is an amazing source of all history. Royce White: Reach out to disenfranchised Democrats AND Trump supporters. Tim Walz: Turned down pay raise every year as Governor. Royce White: What's wrong with taking care of Americans first? Royce White: We must take a stand for God, Family, and Country. Peggy Flanagan: Tribal name means 'speaks in a loud and clear voice woman'. Lisa Demuth: Built lives around faith, family, and community. Jeff Johnson 2026: Got to appoint Godly men and women in the Executive Branch. Mike Lindell: Decided to run for governor after prayerful consideration. Scott Jensen: Did a lot of soul-searching and praying after election loss. |
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Social Security Jason Lewis: Protect Social Security for seniors today & future retirees. Jason Lewis: Guarantee Social Security benefits through economic growth. Jim Newberger: Social Security must be protected. Jim Newberger: Don't privatize Social Security. Mark Dayton: Keep Social Security intact. Mark Dayton: People shouldn't have access to withholdings; too risky. Mike McFadden: Discuss raising the eligibility age for social security. Mike Murphy: Minnesota must re-evaluate taxing Social Security benefits. Norm Coleman: For private investment of IRA's, but against privatization. Paul Gazelka: Taxes on Social Security income drives seniors away. Paula Overby: We need a safe way to save for retirement. Tina Smith: Raise payroll cap; no to raising eligibility age. Tina Smith: No privatization nor cuts to benefits. Tim Walz: Regulate assisted-living centers for elder abuse . Tim Walz: Establish Council on Age-Friendly Minnesota. Tina Smith: Allow public servants to get full Social Security payments. Jeff Johnson 2018: End the taxation of social security benefits. Angie Craig: We need to keep Medicare and Social Security fully funded. |
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Tax Reform Amy Klobuchar: Roll back tax cuts on people making over $336,000 a year. Jason Lewis: You can't tax, spend or borrow your way to prosperity. Jesse Ventura: Need balance between tax relief, services expected. Jesse Ventura: Tax increases may be necessary, but use every dollar well. Jesse Ventura: Property tax needs to be smaller, simpler, fairer. Jesse Ventura: Across the board reduction in state income tax rates. Jesse Ventura: Find a way for state taxes to be collected on ecommerce. Jesse Ventura: Reforming property tax system a high priority. Jim Newberger: Simplify our tax code; the IRS has become too powerful. Jim Newberger: Opposes higher taxes on the wealthy. Karin Housley: Supporter of Trump tax reform bill; jobs are being created. Karin Housley: Economy will boom with more tax reform and deregulations. Mark Dayton: Target tax cuts to middle class, not the rich. Mark Dayton: Tax cuts for the wealthy do not lead to economic growth. Mark Dayton: Raised taxes only on top 2%, not the other 98%. Mark Kennedy: Tax relief promotes job growth. Michelle Benson: Get Minnesota out of the top 10 in taxes. Mike McFadden: Wouldn't vote for tax increases. Mike Murphy: Lower income taxes; reduce government spending. Norm Coleman: Permanently repeal the estate tax. Norm Coleman: Wrong, wrong, wrong to not topple Saddam in 1991. Norm Coleman: Clinton tax increases failed to create jobs. Paula Overby: Wealth does not trickle down. Rebecca Otto: Fair and progressive taxes to pay for new benefits. Robert Fitzgerald: Bush tax cuts will be paid for by young people in the future. Scott Jensen: We're some of the most over-taxed people in America. Tim Pawlenty: Get Minnesota out of the top ten states in taxes. Tim Walz: Trump tax cuts go mostly to top 1%. Tina Liebling: Progressives taxation with a 4th tier for wealthiest. Tina Smith: We need to tax wealthier Minnesotans, to fix problems. Tom Emmer: Keep taxes low to move toward a path of prosperity. Tim Walz: Child Tax Credit provides billions of dollars to parents. Royce White: I want to cut taxes for as many Americans as possible. Tim Walz: Close loopholes the wealthy use to avoid paying taxes. Jeff Johnson 2018: Growth comes from lower spending and increased take-home pay. Jeff Johnson 2018: Trump tax cuts lower Minnesota taxes. Mike Lindell: Reduce income and business taxes, cut sales taxes. Jeff Johnson 2026: Raising taxes on "the rich" will hurt the middle class. Lisa Demuth: End taxes on social security benefits for our seniors. Royce White: I want to cut taxes for as many Americans as possible. Tim Walz: Invested surplus instead of giving tax cuts to the wealthy. |
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Technology Al Franken: Apply oil subsidies to upgrade transportation infrastructure. Amy Klobuchar: Opposes recent FCC decision to eliminate net neutrality. Jason Lewis: Prioritizing highway spending instead of urban light rail. Lori Swanson: Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure. Mark Dayton: Investing in transportation infrastructure improves business. Mark Dayton: $6B investment in highway projects & infrastructure. Scott Jensen: Banned by TikTok: "Sure feels like being canceled". Tim Walz: Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). Tina Smith: Helped rebuild collapsed Interstate-35 bridge in Minneapolis. Royce White: Use anti-trust to break up big tech, social media companies. Jeff Johnson 2018: Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system. Royce White: Big tech and social media companies must be broken up. |
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War & Peace Amy Klobuchar: Work together with other countries to solve Iraq problem. Amy Klobuchar: Iraq has devolved into a civil war; get US troops out. Jim Newberger: Avoid foreign entanglements. Karin Housley: Supports Trump's prioritizing of American interests abroad. Karin Housley: Pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal. Mark Dayton: Maintain military & economic aid to Israel at current level. Mark Kennedy: Must focus on victory in Iraq, not on retreat. Mark Kennedy: Listen to military in Iraq, not politicians in Washington. Mark Kennedy: Reject "more-of-the-same" in Iraq; favor "adapt-to-win". Mike McFadden: Lack of anti-ISIS strategy makes world more dangerous. Norm Coleman: Supports strike on Iraq: Saddam is a menace. Paula Overby: I support the Powell doctrine, not foreign entanglements. Robert Fitzgerald: We're experiencing mission-creep in Iraq. Robert Fitzgerald: Iraq conflict can no longer be solved with military action. Robert Fitzgerald: Iraq war being fought with other's people's children. Steve Carlson: Eliminate Korean nuclear weapons by diplomacy or military. Steve Carlson: Denuclearization of North Korea will be end of Korean War. Tim Walz: Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Tina Smith: Keep the Iran Nuclear Agreement in place. Tina Smith: No War with Iran without Congressional OK. Tina Smith: Voted to remove US armed forces from Yemen. Dean Phillips: Defend Ukraine's sovereignty & seize Russian assets. Tim Walz: Support Ukraine; withdraw investments from Russia & Belarus. Al Franken: Supported airstrikes in Syria to fight ISIS. |
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Welfare & Poverty Al Franken: Pay in full for school lunches instead of partly subsidizing. Heather Johnson: Regulate but advocate for independent charity. Jason Lewis: People on government assistance are parasites & scoundrels. Jason Lewis: Supports end of "fair housing rule" promoting affordability. Mark Dayton: No 5-year limit on cash benefits. Mike McFadden: Let states decide school lunch payments, not feds. Paul Gazelka: We need to relook at how we do welfare, require work. Tim Walz: Repair shelters, invest in affordable housing. Tim Walz: $1 billion investment in affordable housing. Tim Walz: Feeding our Future scandal: an unacceptable scam. Tim Walz: Multifamily housing for seniors, veterans, and homeless. Peggy Flanagan: Peggy's childhood home from Section 8 housing voucher. Jeff Johnson 2018: Goal is to have all able bodied welfare recipients working. Tim Walz: COVID fraud: jail the criminals; don't target the community. |
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