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Abortion Jasmine Crockett: Voted NO on abortion ban with no rape & incest exceptions. Greg Abbott: Signed abortion ban; no exception for rape or incest. Alan Keyes: Do everything to overthrow Roe vs. Wade to acknowledge God. Andrew White: Firm proponent of women's right to make her own decisions. Beto O`Rourke: Trust women to make their own decisions. Brian Babin: Steadfast defender of the unborn. Chad Prather: I vow to protect the sanctity of life in all my decisions. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Women, not politicians, should decide reproductive rights. David Alameel: Always fight to protect Roe v. Wade. David Dewhurst: Proud of defunding Planned Parenthood. David Dewhurst: Pushed the sonogram bill with pro-life advocates. Deirdre Gilbert: Life is life! We cannot choose! Don Huffines: Favors restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Don Huffines: I will protect innocent life regardless of Supreme Court. Donald Trump: Millions are helped by Planned Parenthood, but defund it. Emily Sanchez: Supports abortion as a woman's right. Greg Abbott: Protect unborn children and promote a culture of life. Greg Abbott: Favors restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Greg Abbott: Abortions unnecessary except for woman's life or health. Greg Abbott: Ensure every child is spared from ravages of abortion. Greg Abbott: Bans mail-order abortion drugs. Greg Abbott: No abortions for rape, claims he'll "eliminate all rapists". Jake Ellzey: As a dad and Christian, 100% support for right to life. Jodey Arrington: Unborn children have the constitutional right to life. Jodey Arrington: All human life is a gift from God and begins at conception. John Cornyn: Endorsed by Texas Right to Life. Jon Roland: Let states regulate abortion, not feds. Jon Roland: Federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Lupe Valdez: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood. MJ Hegar: Politicians shouldn't legislate a woman's intimate decisions. MJ Hegar: NARAL endorsement: proud to fight for reproductive rights. Paul Sadler: No funding; no second trimester; no partial-birth. Randy Weber: No embryonic stem cell research. Randy Weber: Require parental notification and parental consent. Republican Party: Life begins at fertilization. Rick Noriega: No limits on Roe vs. Wade. Rick Noriega: I stand with science; fund embryonic stem cell research. Rick Perry: Protect the unborn via sonogram requirement. Royce West: Pro-choice, but voted for parental consent. Royce West: A woman has the right to make decisions about her body. Royce West: Opposes restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Sema Hernandez: Support Supreme Court nominees who will uphold Roe v. Wade. Steve Stockman: AdWatch: If babies had guns, they wouldn't be aborted. Sylvia Garcia: Opposes restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Sylvia Garcia: Women capable of making own decision with doctor's advice. Ted Cruz: Companies can deny insuring birth control. Ted Cruz: No exceptions for rape or incest; de-fund Planned Parenthood. Tom Leppert: Companies can deny insuring birth control. Van Taylor: Favors restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Vicente Gonzalez: Increase funding for family planning services. Mayra Flores: South Texas is pro-life. Roland Gutierrez: Voted NO on abortion ban with no rape & incest exceptions. Roland Gutierrez: Opposes restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Carl Sherman: Sherman is not pro-abortion, but pro-choice. Carl Sherman: Voted NO on abortion ban with no rape & incest exceptions. Roland Gutierrez: Total Pro-Life Score: 0% by Texas Right to Life. Colin Allred: Protect the freedoms and rights of women. Ted Cruz: Reversing Roe was a massive victory for life. Colin Allred: When Ted Cruz says he's pro-life, he doesn't mean yours. Ted Cruz: Should be settled at the state level; I'm not the governor. Craig Goldman: Voted YES on abortion ban with no rape & incest exceptions. Craig Goldman: Favors restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. Julie Johnson: Voted NO on abortion ban with no rape & incest exceptions. Sylvester Turner: Opposes restrictions of judicial bypass for minor's abortion. |
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Budget & Economy Al Gore: Bush avoids Texas budget woes. Allen West: Was CEO of think tank that went bankrupt. Barack Obama: Can�t do anything at home with $12 billion a month on Iraq. Beto O`Rourke: Promote antitrust & regulations that promote competition. David Alameel: Capitalism has become feudalistic and oppressive. David Dewhurst: Cut $14B in state spending last year; cut 10.2% since 2003. Emily Sanchez: Federal stimulus as better than market-led recovery. George W. Bush: The Texas budget is balanced, despite Gore's attack. Greg Abbott: Constitutional amendment to limits growth of state budget. Jodey Arrington: I cut FDIC budgets by millions & shrunk bureaucracy. John Cornyn: Voting for $700B bailout demonstrates leadership. John Cornyn: Inaction on $700B bailout is unacceptable leadership. John Cornyn: We've had 17 federal shutdowns since 1976; Obama is AWOL. Lupe Valdez: Economy should provide security & opportunity. Marco Rubio: Reduce debt to save key programs like Social Security. Rick Noriega: Voting for $700B bailout demonstrates herd mentality. Royce West: End predatory lending practices. Ted Cruz: Choose individual liberty over more & more spending. Roland Gutierrez: Voted against state budget because no teacher pay raise. Carl Sherman: Help with Inflation and Rising Costs. Greg Abbott: Put Texas on path for plenty of water for next 50 years. Ken Paxton: Fight to cut taxes and stop the wasteful spending. Wesley Hunt: Codify DOGE cuts to wasteful spending. James Talarico: Trickle-down economics is not a theory, it is theft. |
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Civil Rights Alan Keyes: The belief that you can�t legislate morality is nonsensical. Allen West: Liberal women have been neutering American men. Allen West: Denounced "new religion" of same-sex marriage. Allen West: Gay marriage is an oxymoron. Allen West: We should be censoring American news agencies. Andrew White: No more political games; fight for all human rights. Barack Obama: Hate crimes related to the immigration issue is unacceptable. Ben Carson: Everyone gets the same rights; nobody gets extra rights. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Defend LGBTQ+ Rights, supports protective laws. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Combat White Supremacy and hate crimes. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Pass Voting Rights Advancement Act, make elections a holiday. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Real democracy a threat to people in power. David Alameel: Demand equal pay for equal work between men and women. David Alameel: Supports same-sex marriage. Deirdre Gilbert: Include people from varied backgrounds for policy diversity. Deirdre Gilbert: Consistent Justice for All. Deirdre Gilbert: Diversity is not divisive: include different genders. Emily Sanchez: Supports same-sex marriage. Emily Sanchez: Supports affirmative action. George P. Bush: Allow Muslims in leadership roles in state Republican Party. George P. Bush: Redesign Alamo without statue of Mexican Pres. Santa Ana. George W. Bush: Reject quotas, double standards & "group thought". George W. Bush: Celebrate diversity but don't put people into boxes. Greg Abbott: Wife is first Hispanic First Lady in Texas history. Joaquin Castro: Supports affirmative action for all state decisions. Jodey Arrington: Marriage is sacred union of one man and one woman. John Kasich: Pray for customers with whom you disagree, but sell to them. Jon Roland: Allow same-sex couples to marry. Jon Roland: Discontinue affirmative action programs. Lupe Valdez: Pledges to fight for equality for gay community. MJ Hegar: Celebrated LGBT job protection decision as huge victory. Paul Sadler: No affirmative action in state government decisions. Paul Sadler: No same-sex marriage; no hate crime definition for gays. Randy Weber: No affirmative action; no "gender identity". Republican Party: Homosexuality is an abnormal lifestyle choice. Rick Noriega: Government should adopt domestic partner benefit policies. Royce West: Every person should have access to the voting booth. Royce West: Pass Equality Act; end trans-phobic policies. Sema Hernandez: End discrimination for sexual orientation & gender identity. Sema Hernandez: End the exploitation of Native Americans. Ted Cruz: Opposes gay pride parades and opposes gay marriage. Ted Cruz: Allow Muslims in leadership roles in state Republican Party. Tom Leppert: Marched in gay pride parade, but opposes gay marriage. Roland Gutierrez: Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign. Carl Sherman: Support for the LGBTQ is a deeply held moral obligation. Colin Allred: Guarantee civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans . Carl Sherman: Defend women & ethnic groups whose rights are under assault. Colin Allred: Transgender folks should not be discriminated against. Ted Cruz: Military bases should not have drag shows or Pride flags. Greg Abbott: Texas recognizes only two genders--male and female. Ken Paxton: Consenting same-sex adult encounters should be illegal. Ted Cruz: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Gina Hinojosa: University students feel targeted by DEI layoffs. Gina Hinojosa: Filed bill to ban use of the "gay/trans panic" defense. James Talarico: Protect the legality of gay marriage, defend LGBTQ+ rights. |
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Corporations Beto O`Rourke: Protect consumers from predatory financial behavior. Brian Babin: Government regulations stymie entrepreneurship. Chad Prather: We don't need California empires relocating to Texas. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Increase funding for Small Business Administration. David Alameel: Big corporations & executives should pay fair share in taxes. David Alameel: Abandon Washington dependence on big money from Wall Street. David Dewhurst: I formed a business from scratch; bring that to government. David Dewhurst: I formed a business from scratch; bring that to government. Elizabeth Warren: Companies can be umpires or team-owners, but cannot be both. Emily Sanchez: The Occupy Movement woke me up and gave me hope. Greg Abbott: $2 billion reduction in the business franchise tax. MJ Hegar: Corporations & wealthy need to pay higher taxes. Sema Hernandez: Entitled millionaires are free-loading from us. Sema Hernandez: Break the oligarchy protecting Wall Street instead of people. Ted Cruz: Free businesses from the CFPB's regulatory blockades. Tom Leppert: I'm a career businessman; I've actually created jobs. Vicente Gonzalez: Cut bureaucratic red-tape that burdens job-creators. Colin Allred: Voted for a 15% corporate minimum tax. Ted Cruz: Voted against a 15% corporate minimum tax. Gina Hinojosa: Take on corporate greed making life unaffordable. |
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Crime Beto O`Rourke: 1995 burglary arrest: charges dropped by U. Texas. Brian Babin: Broaden death penalty; more truth-in-sentencing. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Abolish mandatory minimums & private for-profit prisons. Deirdre Gilbert: WE THE PEOPLE have been stripped of constitutional rights. Emily Sanchez: Opposes stricter punishment to reduce crime. George W. Bush: Send juvenile criminals to "boot camp". Greg Abbott: 2003 Fugitive unit resulted in 4,400 more arrests. Greg Abbott: Make it a hate crime to target uniformed police officers. Greg Abbott: Raise bail when past criminals are re-arrested. Greg Abbott: Crack down on human trafficking. Greg Abbott: Emergency laws to prevent cities from defunding the police. Joaquin Castro: More community centers; more job assistance for inmates. John Cornyn: Co-wrote bill for data-driven cooperation to fight crime. Jon Roland: Supports death penalty for federal crimes. Jon Roland: Repeal most federal criminal statutes as unconstitutional. Lupe Valdez: Too many people are kept in jail simply because they're poor. Lupe Valdez: End the era of mass incarceration, plus major reforms. MJ Hegar: Police brutality is not just "a few poisoned apples". MJ Hegar: We have a mass incarceration problem. Paul Sadler: End parole for repeat violent felons. Pete Gallego: No death penalty for the mentally retarded. Randy Weber: Supports the death penalty. Randy Weber: Alternative sentencing ok; trying minors sometimes ok. Rick Perry: Vetoes ban on execution of mentally retarded inmates. Rick Perry: Supports DNA testing; standards for capital defenders. Rick Perry: Life without parole for certain repeat sex offenders. Rick Perry: Amachi program: break up generational cycle of incarceration. Rick Perry: Tough and smart: jail sexual offenders; release non-violent. Royce West: Now for reform, in 1995 for 14- year-olds tried as adults. Royce West: Total reform needed at all levels of the judiciary. Royce West: Reexamine the use of deadly force by police. Sema Hernandez: End the militarization of law enforcement. Steve Stockman: Admits being jailed in 1970s, but suing group for saying so. Vicente Gonzalez: Increase investments & resources for local law enforcement. Greg Abbott: Activist judges use low bail to let out dangerous criminals. Greg Casar: Supported cuts to police, opposed homeless encampment bans. Roland Gutierrez: Filed bill to end qualified immunity for police officers. Carl Sherman: State should help boost police salaries in smaller cities. Colin Allred: Supports common-sense police reforms like de-escalation. Ted Cruz: Police are under attack BLM are terrorists. Carl Sherman: Require live police bodycams; require prison AC. Greg Abbott: Deny bail to violent criminals & illegal immigrants. Jasmine Crockett: Look for crimes in the Epstein files, not smearing Trump. Ken Paxton: Wants power to prosecute election crimes; claims DAs won't. Wesley Hunt: Against the radical liberals seeking to defund the police. Gina Hinojosa: Keep young people out of the criminal justice system. James Talarico: Prioritize services to prevent crime before it happens. James Talarico: Prosecute ICE agents who have abused their power. Jasmine Crockett: De-fund DHS and impeach DHS Secretary. |
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Drugs Jasmine Crockett: Expand medical marijuana use for cancer, PTSD . Greg Abbott: Expand medical marijuana use for cancer, PTSD . Ben Carson: Marijuana is a starter drug; keep barriers to hedonism. Beto O`Rourke: Long-time advocate for marijuana legalization. Beto O`Rourke: 1998 drunk driving: arresting officers say he tried to flee. Brian Babin: Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports the legalization of marijuana. Deirdre Gilbert: Community-based alternatives instead of mandatory minimums. Emily Sanchez: Legalize marijuana. George Pataki: Let's see what happens in Colorado with legalization. Greg Abbott: Respond to the evil threat posed by drug cartels. Greg Abbott: More drug testing for unemployment insurance applicants. Joaquin Castro: Strengthen sentences for drug-related crimes. John Cornyn: Legal pot causes similar attitudes to other illegal drugs. MJ Hegar: Absolutely for legalizing marijuana, expunging records. Paul Sadler: Strengthen drug penalties; also strengthen rehabilitation. Pete Gallego: Criminalize "doctor-shopping" to obtain prescription opiates. Randy Weber: Keep marijuana possession criminalized. Republican Party: No legalization of drugs, no decriminalization of pot. Rick Perry: Fight cross-border violence as part of drug war. Rick Perry: Protect the border from drug traffickers. Rick Perry: Criminalize "doctor-shopping" to obtain prescription opiates. Rick Santorum: Marijuana is a controlled substance for a reason. Sema Hernandez: Legalize marijuana; would bring in tax revenue. Steve Stockman: AdWatch: Arrested for drug possession in 1977. Ted Cruz: Opposed to marijuana legalization, but let states choose. Greg Abbott: Treat fentanyl deaths as poisonings, prosecute as murders. Roland Gutierrez: State senate platform included legalizing marijuana. Roland Gutierrez: Expand medical marijuana use for cancer, PTSD. Roland Gutierrez: Criminalize "doctor-shopping" to obtain prescription opiates. Carl Sherman: Don't expand medical marijuana use for cancer & PTSD. Colin Allred: Medical marijuana for veterans struggling with PTSD . Ted Cruz: Drug legalization is harmful, but leave it to the states. Colin Allred: Decriminalize pot nationally; pardon marijuana possession. Roland Gutierrez: Rated A+ by NORML: legalize marijuana and expunge records. Craig Goldman: Expand medical marijuana use for cancer, PTSD . Julie Johnson: Expand medical marijuana use for cancer, PTSD . Sylvester Turner: Criminalize "doctor-shopping" to obtain prescription opiates. Greg Abbott: Ban sale of hemp products to minors. James Talarico: Legalize regulated marijuana for adults. |
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Education Andrew White: Close $5 billion property tax loophole to aid schools. Beto O`Rourke: Vouchers funnel public school $ into private schools. Brian Babin: Amendment for moment of silence in schools. Brian Babin: Vouchers for public, private or religious schools. Chad Prather: Encourage strong support of 4-H and FFA programs. Chad Prather: Reject Common Core; expand civics, US/Texas history programs. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Make Universal Childcare and Pre-K a guaranteed right. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Cancel student debt; make public universities tuition free. David Alameel: Quality education for ALL children, not just privileged few. Deirdre Gilbert: Invest in the state's education system. Don Huffines: Vouchers decrease growth and help public schools in long run. Don Huffines: Require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Don Huffines: Supports school choice and teaching creationism. Emily Sanchez: Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. George W. Bush: Teach values and moral responsibility in schools. George W. Bush: No-nonsense basic curriculum focusing on results. George W. Bush: Set clear goals, use early tests. Greg Abbott: Additional funding for schools to adopt high-quality Pre-K. Greg Abbott: Ensure having the best teachers by saying NO to Common Core. Greg Abbott: Fully fund GURI: Governor's University Research Initiative. Greg Abbott: Increase teacher pay, with best earning six figures. Greg Abbott: Focus on mental health for safer schools. Greg Abbott: Require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Greg Abbott: Teach students what it means to be American & to be a Texan. Jake Ellzey: Don't force teachers to comply with radical indoctrination. Joaquin Castro: More funds for schools, teachers, and college. Julian Castro: Take "Race to the Top" Funds despite governor's refusal. Lupe Valdez: The right education starts with fixing school finance system. MJ Hegar: Investment in public school is investment in nation's future. MJ Hegar: Lower interest rates on student debt, ensure affordability. MJ Hegar: Government should not profit off of student loan interest. Republican Party: School choice: public, private, charter, or homeschool. Sylvia Garcia: Oppose vouchers for students to leave public schools. Rick Noriega: Scrap "No Child Left Behind". Rick Perry: No "Race to the Top" funding; too many strings attached. Ronny Jackson: K-12 education should have local and state control. Royce West: Free community college, not sure about student debt. Royce West: Offer debt relief & free tuition for low income students. Royce West: Investing in public schools a top priority. Royce West: Oppose evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Sema Hernandez: Opposes government funding of charter schools. Sema Hernandez: Trade schools & public colleges should be tuition-free. Sylvia Garcia: Require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Ted Cruz: Private school vouchers is civil rights issue of our time. Van Taylor: Vouchers decrease growth and help public schools in long run. Van Taylor: Require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Vicente Gonzalez: Fight for pre-kindergarten and Head Start. Greg Abbott: Schools should not push woke agendas, period. Greg Abbott: Reward community colleges that produce employable Texans. Roland Gutierrez: Don't require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Ted Cruz: School choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. Carl Sherman: Public schools are the foundation of our education system. Colin Allred: Reduce and forgive student loan debt . Ted Cruz: Cancelling student loan debt is illegal. Greg Abbott: Schools are for education, not DEI indoctrination. Craig Goldman: Oppose evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Sylvester Turner: Require evaluation of schools with A-F grades. Ken Paxton: Parents should have the right to choose the best school. Greg Abbott: Threatens Texas A&M president for violating DEI ban. Gina Hinojosa: Voucher scam drains billions from public schools. James Talarico: Reject voucher scams being pushed by billionaire mega-donors. |
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Energy & Oil Allen West: Opposes Green New Deal; protect petrochemical industry. Andrew White: Believes in climate change and will act to address it. Beto O`Rourke: Incentivize renewable energy. Beto O`Rourke: Unprecedented action to build clean energy economy. Chad Prather: I oppose efforts to classify carbon dioxide as a pollutant. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Rejoin Paris Climate Accord. David Alameel: Energy independence is a national security priority. Don Huffines: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Emily Sanchez: Supports prioritizing green energy. Emily Sanchez: Fracking is running rampant & endangers our air & water. Greg Abbott: Clean Power Plan is an EPA power grab. Greg Abbott: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Joaquin Castro: Supports alternative fuel plus traditional sources. Jodey Arrington: Repeal the 1970s Oil Export Ban. Jon Roland: Alternative non-carbon, non-nuclear energy sources. Lupe Valdez: Supporter of clean energy options in wind and solar. Marco Rubio: Let ethanol program expire. MJ Hegar: Texas can lead country on wind and solar energy. MJ Hegar: Make sure carbon tax don't increase food costs. MJ Hegar: Set aggressive goals for expanding clean, renewable energy. MJ Hegar: Fracking not long-term solution, but against ban. Royce West: Reengage in Paris Climate Accords. Royce West: Allow local regulation of oil and gas operations. Sema Hernandez: Green New Deal ends environmental racism. Sylvia Garcia: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Ted Cruz: Paris Accord destroys $3 trillion in American GDP by 2040. Van Taylor: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Greg Abbott: Build a power grid strong enough for the next century. Colin Allred: Be aggressive on carbon recapture, but tell people the truth. Colin Allred: Incentives instead of punishment to lower carbon emissions. Roland Gutierrez: Motivate oil companies to invest in renewable resources. Roland Gutierrez: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Craig Goldman: Ban local regulation of oil and gas operations. Sylvester Turner: Allow local regulation of oil and gas operations. Ken Paxton: Sues over destructive, politicized environmental agenda. Wesley Hunt: We should be drilling more for more oil and gas, not less. Wesley Hunt: Onerous, burdensome regulations killing oil and gas industry. Gina Hinojosa: Any national climate change plan must have Texas component. James Talarico: Diversify energy production, accelerate renewables. |
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Environment Beto O`Rourke: Ensure EPA's funding & independence. Brian Babin: Limit endangered species list; sell pollution credits. Don Huffines: Slash red tape to ensure water rights. Emily Sanchez: Federal regulation for clean air and water. Emily Sanchez: The Earth sustains all life processes. Greg Abbott: EPA is a runaway federal agency that must be reined in. Greg Abbott: Vetoed bill protecting dogs, then backtracked. Jake Ellzey: No to government land grabs for rail projects. Jodey Arrington: Rein in excessive EPA regulations. Lupe Valdez: Protect the environment by taking proactive measures. MJ Hegar: Fight for children's future: clean air and water. Rick Noriega: Reports for National Guard duty for Hurricane Ike response. Rick Perry: Flexible permitting to reduce ozone & NOx levels. Rick Perry: Stop declaring wildlife sanctuaries on water reservoirs. Rick Perry: Unsuccessfully had rural agency rebuild after Hurricane Ike. Stephen Breyer: Look for alternatives to environmental regulations. Sylvia Garcia: Keep administrative restrictions on water rights. Ted Cruz: EPA ran amok under Obama. Van Taylor: Slash red tape to ensure water rights. Roland Gutierrez: Opposes wastewater plant that would contaminate aquifer. Ken Paxton: Block the implementation of a methane emissions tax. James Talarico: Strengthen the Clean Air Act & Clean Water Act. |
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Families & Children Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Paid Parental Leave keeps families healthy and happy. Don Huffines: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. George W. Bush: Teach kids right (abstinence) and wrong (drugs & gangs). George W. Bush: More daycare funds; caseworkers; "Second Chance" homes. Greg Abbott: Reform Child Protective System or more children will die. Greg Abbott: Conscience dictates if marriage is only one man & one woman. Greg Abbott: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. John Cornyn: Supports using campaign funds for candidate child care. John Cornyn: Respect the traditional institution of marriage. Lance Gooden: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. Lupe Valdez: Pro paid sick leave; choosing job over sick family is wrong. Marco Rubio: Hispanic values: Burning desire that kids have it better. MJ Hegar: Asked FEC to allow campaign funds for candidate child care. MJ Hegar: Paid family leave for both mothers and fathers. Pat Fallon: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. Paul Sadler: Supports abstinence education in schools. Republican Party: Pornography and pedophilia are public health hazards. Rick Perry: Let foster teens act as their own medical consenters. Ron Paul: Let parents decide on mental health screening for kids. Royce West: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies. Sylvia Garcia: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies. Ted Cruz: Hispanic values: faith, family & patriotism. Ted Cruz: Amendment to define marriage as between man & a woman. Van Taylor: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. Colin Allred: Was the first member of Congress to take paternity leave. Roland Gutierrez: Don't allow LGBT discrimination by adoption agencies. Colin Allred: Smart investments in affordable child care & early education. Colin Allred: Bring back child tax credit. Ted Cruz: Keep work requirement to get child tax credit. Craig Goldman: Adoption agencies ok to disallow LGBT adoptions. James Talarico: Pass paid family leave legislation. |
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Foreign Policy Barack Obama: Meet with Cuban leaders only with agenda of US interests. Barack Obama: Cuba: Loosen restrictions now; normalization later. Barack Obama: Important to undo the damage of the last seven years. Ben Carson: Every Israeli thinks we have turned our backs on them. Ben Carson: North Korea's leader is unstable, but understands strength. Ben Sasse: Unstinting advocate for American engagement in the world. Beto O`Rourke: Invest in improving Northern Triangle of Central America. Brian Babin: Foreign aid should reflect US interests. Charlie Hardy: Rejuvenate the Peace Corps. Donald Trump: Don't take sides with Israel, so we can lead negotiations. Donald Trump: I could negotiate a deal with Israel and Palestinians. Emily Sanchez: Supports maintaining U.S. sovereignty from the U.N. Greg Abbott: Texas is exceptional; we'd be world's 10th largest economy. Hillary Clinton: Meet with Cuban leaders only after evidence of change. Hillary Clinton: Diplomacy with Iran & Cuba, but no presidential meetings. Hillary Clinton: Would use very vigorous and bipartisan diplomacy. Jodey Arrington: World is safer when America's military projects power. MJ Hegar: Blaming China for COVID19 comes from "very racist place". John Kasich: I have a longer track record with Israel than any candidate. John Kasich: Chinese are best way to calm down North Korea. Marco Rubio: No honest broker on Israel: we are on their side. Marco Rubio: Stay with Japan & South Korea or they will be nuclear powers. MJ Hegar: Withdrawal from world damages position as global superpower. Rick Perry: Divest state funds from companies doing business in Sudan. Ted Cruz: Neutrality on Israel is moral relativism. Colin Allred: Biden did a good job in uniting free world against Russia. Roland Gutierrez: We must fight to maintain democracy in Ukraine, elsewhere. Carl Sherman: The United States has a responsibility to be the peacemaker. Colin Allred: Bring hostages home; Hamas must be held accountable. Ted Cruz: Voted for providing emergency weapons to Israel. Ken Paxton: He will work to advance an America First foreign policy. Wesley Hunt: America must defend Israel. James Talarico: Deepen cooperation with NATO, the EU, and other allies. |
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Free Trade Barack Obama: Strong labor, safety, and environmental standards on trade. Beto O`Rourke: Tariffs on China will devastate our economy. Brian Babin: Opposes NAFTA and GATT. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Smart trade policy protects workers, not just businesses. David Alameel: Put America first; change unfair free-trade agreements. Donald Trump: With a $58 billion trade deficit, Mexico will pay for wall. Emily Sanchez: Opposes expanding free trade. George W. Bush: Free & fair trade is key to economic future. Greg Abbott: Expand Texas' robust trade relationship with Canada. Greg Abbott: Expand Texas' long-standing trade partnership with Mexico. Hillary Clinton: Have a trade prosecutor to enforce the trade agreements. Jodey Arrington: Break down unfair trade barriers. Jon Roland: Free trade ok as long as sovereignty considered. Marco Rubio: Instead of trade war against Mexico, bring jobs home. MJ Hegar: Supported USMCA; wish environmental groups more involved. Ralph Nader: It's not free trade; it's corporate-managed trade. Sema Hernandez: Move from free trade to fair trade. Ted Cruz: Defended Chinese company on intellectual property theft. Ted Cruz: Supports tariffs; opposes bailouts to those hurt by them. Vicente Gonzalez: Strengthen trade ties along the Texas-Mexico border. Colin Allred: Helping African nations makes them stable trading partners. Wesley Hunt: Trump will win political & economic battle over tariffs. James Talarico: Remove the Trump Administration's tariffs on farm inputs. |
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Government Reform Andrew White: Fight to end the non-competitive gerrymandering system. Barack Obama: Lobbyists & special interests have strangle-hold on agenda. Barack Obama: Consistently in favor of more disclosure around earmarks. Barack Obama: Created a publicly searchable database on earmarks spending. Barack Obama: Need a government that listens to the people again. Beto O`Rourke: Committed to personal term limit for serving in Congress. Beto O`Rourke: End secret spending flooding American elections. Beto O`Rourke: Empower communities by ending gerrymandering. Chad Prather: Texas should govern itself, not 2.5 million bureaucrats. Charlie Hardy: 2012 House race: Won't accept any campaign contributions. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: No corporate PAC money, but other PACs ok. David Alameel: Money is not free speech; corporations are not people. Deirdre Gilbert: Texas has a 150 year history of voter suppression. Don Huffines: Texans rightfully don't have faith in our elections. Emily Sanchez: Opposes stricter enforcement of voting rights. George W. Bush: Restore individual potential by focusing govt. George W. Bush: No lawsuits on good-faith acts. George W. Bush: 1990s: $750,000 punitive damage cap in Texas tort reform. Greg Abbott: Voter fraud is real; voter ID is nondiscriminatory. Greg Abbott: Election integrity essential to our democracy. Greg Abbott: No "heavy hand of regulation" attracts business to Texas. Greg Abbott: Increased penalty for illegal voting & 2020 election audit. Jake Ellzey: D.C. should cut wasteful tax and spend policies. Joaquin Castro: Limit campaign donations, plus full disclosure. Jodey Arrington: Limit the time a politician can stay in Washington. John Cornyn: Create anti-Tea Party PACs to counter Super PACs. John Cornyn: Supports Citizens United. John Cornyn: COVID: Against mail-in voting. John Kasich: My judicial appointments are solid conservatives. Jon Roland: No constitutional authority to regulate campaign finances. Lupe Valdez: Fight against discriminatory voter identification laws. Marco Rubio: The Constitution is not a living and breathing document. Mayra Flores: Cast doubt on Trump's 2020 reelection loss on social media. MJ Hegar: Refuses corporate PAC money, endorsed by End Citizens United. MJ Hegar: Overturn gerrymandering, fight voter suppression. MJ Hegar: Day one: work on campaign finance, ethics reforms. Paul Sadler: It's crazy to think Democrats want dependency. Paul Sadler: Limit PAC and other contributions to legislative campaigns. Randy Weber: No limits on campaign contributions nor campaign spending. Rick Noriega: Legislative escape tp Okla. protected Voting Rights Act. Rick Perry: Require voters to present photo ID at polling places. Ron Paul: Signing statements erode constitutional balance. Royce West: Government contracts raise issues of conflicts of interest. Scott Jameson: Increase limits on contributions to federal campaigns. Sema Hernandez: Create uniform requirements for voting. Ted Cruz: Dems want to get as many Americans as possible dependent. Ted Cruz: Need principled constitutionalist on high court. Ted Cruz: Disclosing campaign spending violates free speech. Ted Cruz: Political gerrymandering is legitimate, unless racial. Greg Abbott: Congratulated Biden 2020 victory, but supported state audit. Colin Allred: Address voting rights & campaign finance but not term limits. Roland Gutierrez: Supports term limits for members of Congress. Roland Gutierrez: Don't require voters to present photo ID at polling places. Carl Sherman: We want more people to participate in our democracy. Ted Cruz: Supports voter integrity law; opposes ballot harvesting. Greg Abbott: Require state agencies to slash rules, fees, and regulations. Sylvester Turner: Don't require voters to present photo ID at polling places. Wesley Hunt: Ensure all legal registered voters have Voter ID. Greg Abbott: Mid-decade Congressional redistricting is "fairer". Gina Hinojosa: Joined Texas legislators to delay voter restrictions. James Talarico: Make it easier for citizens to participate in our elections. |
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Gun Control Jasmine Crockett: Oppose concealed carry without training or permit. Greg Abbott: Support concealed carry without training or permit. Allen West: Supports permitless concealed carry of handguns. Andrew White: Not anti-gun but we need universal background checks. August Pfluger: Second amendment protects us against government tyranny. Beto O`Rourke: Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. Beto O`Rourke: Supports common sense gun laws. Beto O`Rourke: We don't want extremism in our gun laws. Brian Babin: Rock-solid defender of the 2nd Amendment. Chad Prather: Make Texas a constitutional carry state. Chris Bell: Universal background checks; buyback assault weapons. Chris Bell: Ban assault weapons, with mandatory buyback. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Ban assault weapons, with mandatory buyback. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: We all want background checks & ban on weapons of war. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Advocates for gun legislation majority of Americans support. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Ban assault style weapons, pass background checks. Don Huffines: Favor open carry of holstered handgun. Emily Sanchez: Opposes an absolute right to gun ownership. George W. Bush: Arrest for guns in school; track juvenile offenders. George W. Bush: 1995: Concealed carry doesn't make TX more dangerous. Greg Abbott: Individual right to keep and bear arms was settled in 1791. Greg Abbott: Favor open carry of holstered handgun. Greg Abbott: Texas must be a Second Amendment Sanctuary State. Jake Ellzey: Opposes all federal regulations on the right to bear arms. Jodey Arrington: Second Amendment is about individual right to bear arms. John Cornyn: Focus on mental illness, not on background checks. Jon Roland: Restore militia system--everyone trained in proper gun use. Lupe Valdez: For common sense gun control measures; keep community safe. MJ Hegar: Ban assault weapons, but no mandatory buyback. MJ Hegar: For background checks, red flag laws; end open carry. MJ Hegar: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. MJ Hegar: Supports policies that are pragmatic & enforceable. MJ Hegar: Eager to finally put an end to senseless gun violence. MJ Hegar: Reverse ban on gun violence research by CDC. Paul Sadler: Maintain existing restrictions on firearms. Republican Party: No red flag laws; no waiting periods; no age-21 limits. Rick Perry: Welcomes NRA with a video of him using semi-automatic rifle. Ron Paul: Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it's not just a "collective right". Ronny Jackson: Supports gun ownership and public carry. Royce West: We can legislate on guns when we turn Texas blue. Royce West: We must regulate deadly weapons. Royce West: Oppose open carry of holstered handgun. Sema Hernandez: Use Commerce Clause to regulate gun sales & manufacturing. Steve Stockman: Consider impeachment for Obama's unilateral gun controls. Steve Stockman: AR-15 giveaway: the perfect Mother's Day gift. Steve Stockman: The best gun lubricant around is Liberal Tears. Steve Stockman: 1993: Opposed federal raid on the Branch Davidian compound. Sylvia Garcia: Oppose open carry of holstered handgun. Ted Cruz: Led fight not to ban assault weapons. Ted Cruz: Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. Van Taylor: Favor open carry of holstered handgun. Beto O`Rourke: Supports red-flag laws for situations like Uvalde. Greg Abbott: No red-flag laws: they violate due process. Greg Abbott: Mandatory minimum sentence for illegally possessing guns. Colin Allred: For raising age to buy semi-automatic file to 21. Colin Allred: What gun safety measures can realistically pass the Senate? Roland Gutierrez: Been a leading voice in state senate on gun violence. Roland Gutierrez: For universal background checks, red flag laws. Roland Gutierrez: Oppose open carry of holstered handgun. Carl Sherman: Supports comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes. Carl Sherman: Oppose concealed carry without training or permit. Carl Sherman: Supports comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes. Colin Allred: Supports red flag laws & assault weapons ban . Craig Goldman: Support concealed carry without training or permit. Craig Goldman: Favor open carry of holstered handgun. Julie Johnson: Oppose concealed carry without training or permit. Sylvester Turner: Oppose open carry of holstered handgun. Ken Paxton: He will stand with President Trump to protect our gun rights. Wesley Hunt: A strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and gun owner. James Talarico: Protect 2d Amendment, establish universal background checks. |
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Health Care Al Gore: Bush policies leave Texas with large Medicaid deficits. Allen West: Protested Governor's pandemic-related business closures. Allen West: Opposed TX governor for COVID restrictions & accommodations. Amy Coney Barrett: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Andrew White: 4-step plan to reduce healthcare costs for everyone. Barack Obama: My plan does more than anybody to reduce costs. Barack Obama: My health plan does not leave 15 million people uncovered. Barack Obama: Adults will get health care as they can afford it. Barbara Radnofsky: Don�t criminalize Medicare negotiating for drug prices. Ben Carson: Health empowerment accounts for families. Beto O`Rourke: Improve ObamaCare, including public option. Brian Babin: Work tirelessly to repeal ObamaCare. Brett Kavanaugh: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Chad Prather: COVID: end mandates, contact tracing, & mask requirements. Clarence Thomas: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports Medicare for All. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Every person should be able to go to a doctor. Deirdre Gilbert: Should not punish people for refusing to get vaccinated. Deirdre Gilbert: Attention in healthcare laws for the least of us. Don Huffines: COVID: opposed mask mandate; Texas reopened too slowly. Donald Trump: Keep pre-existing condition coverage; not individual mandate. Donald Trump: Removing cross-state barriers solves many insurance issues. Donald Trump: Chief Justice Roberts: a disaster who gave us ObamaCare. Elena Kagan: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Emily Sanchez: Supports expanding ObamaCare. George W. Bush: Health insurance for kids from tobacco settlement. George W. Bush: Choose doctor for pay outside of HMOs. Greg Abbott: ObamaCare was a bad law from the beginning. Greg Abbott: We must focus on mental health challenges. Greg Abbott: Ensure coverage without being forced into the ObamaCare. Greg Abbott: Texas will hire fired unvaccinated Border Patrol officers. Hillary Clinton: Make it illegal to discriminate against sick people. Hillary Clinton: Tired of health insurance companies deciding who live or die. Hillary Clinton: Universal health care will not work if it is voluntary. Jodey Arrington: Work tirelessly for repeal of ObamaCare. Joe Biden: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. John Cornyn: Don't expand CHIP nationally until all Texans are covered. John Cornyn: End Congress' carve-out exemption from ObamaCare penalties. John Kasich: Give financial incentive for low cost & good outcomes. John Roberts: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Jon Roland: Universal health program for military; not general public. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Rx Plan has private companies competing to lower drug prices. Lupe Valdez: Must expand Medicaid; give access to rural communities. Marco Rubio: Let people decide how to spend health care dollars. MJ Hegar: Make high-quality care available to all Americans. MJ Hegar: Provide Medicare-for-All as public option. MJ Hegar: Skyrocketing healthcare costs are unsustainable. Nancy Pelosi: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Neil Gorsuch: Individual mandate is unconstitutional even with $0 tax. Paul Sadler: Keep ObamaCare benefits for young adults & elderly. Rick Noriega: Every American has a right to healthcare. Rick Noriega: Enroll all Texas kids in CHIP and other government plans. Rick Perry: Repeal ObamaCare; simple message to Washington: "Enough". Rick Perry: Medical liability reforms have reduced frivolous lawsuits. Rick Perry: $50 million nursing initiative to address shortage of nurses. Rick Perry: Healthier Texas: $200M funding pool for uncompensated care. Royce West: Expand Medicaid in Texas to cover all uninsured. Royce West: Not Medicare-for-All, but health care for all. Royce West: Fought to expand Medicaid. Royce West: Imperative that mental health services be included. Samuel Alito: Individual mandate is unconstitutional even with $0 tax. Scott Jameson: Supports universal mandatory health insurance. Sema Hernandez: Supports Medicare for All; will re-introduce bill if needed. Sonia Sotomayor: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Stephen Breyer: Individual mandate is constitutional even with $0 tax. Steve Stockman: Challenge incumbent because he supported ObamaCare. Steve Stockman: Supported Sen. Ted Cruz's fight to stop ObamaCare. Ted Cruz: Throw my body in front of a train to stop ObamaCare. Ted Cruz: Vow to repeal ObamaCare. Ted Cruz: ObamaCare caused millions to lose their jobs. Vicente Gonzalez: Treat healthcare as a basic human right. Greg Abbott: Prohibit government from imposing COVID restrictions forever. Colin Allred: No single-payer, but public option for Medicare. Roland Gutierrez: Established the Warrior Resiliency Center to treat PTSD . Roland Gutierrez: Health care a universal right; for Medicare for All. Carl Sherman: Expand Medicaid, move towards Medicare for all. Gina Hinojosa: Rein in profiteers making healthcare more expensive. James Talarico: Allow every American regardless of age to join Medicare. |
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Homeland Security Allen West: Accused of torturing Iraqi informant; firing gun near head. Andrew White: Help first responders with citizen-led response teams. Barack Obama: Unacceptable to have veterans drive 250 miles to a hospital. Brian Babin: Our military must be prepared and second to none. David Dewhurst: No blanket cuts to military, but trim back some spending. Donald Trump: Charge rich countries like Germany more to defend them. Emily Sanchez: Opposes expanding the armed forces. George W. Bush: US military is key to preserving world peace. Greg Abbott: Exempt veterans from state business fees. Jodey Arrington: Reinvest in our Armed Forces. John Cornyn: Strengthen security at ports and chemical facilities. John Kasich: $100B more to rebuild the military, with Pentagon reforms. Jon Roland: Treat terrorists as pirates; military tribunals ok. Jon Roland: More SDI funding & more state homeland security funding. Lupe Valdez: Worked for Dept. of Homeland Security & then elected sheriff. Lupe Valdez: Wants all veterans to receive the benefits they have earned. Marco Rubio: US security is more important than Apple. MJ Hegar: We must mobilize against epidemic of domestic terrorism. MJ Hegar: Will stand against efforts to privatize the VA. Rick Noriega: Warrantless phone-tapping abandons the Constitution. Vicente Gonzalez: Fulfill our promise to veterans. Wesley Hunt: Deploy federal troops for interior immigration enforcement. James Talarico: Stand against efforts to privatize the VA. |
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Immigration Allen West: Texas's sovereignty threatened by Mexico. Andrew White: Weak borders are "Open for Business" for criminals. Andrew White: Sanctuary City laws force police to do border patrol work. Annise Parker: Report illegals to ICE, but don't look for illegals. Barack Obama: Encourage every student to learn a second language. Barack Obama: Need to look at different aspects of immigration reform. Barack Obama: Have border patrolled, surveillance, and deploy technology. Barack Obama: Increasing the legal fees on immigrants is not helping. Barack Obama: Deporting 12 million people is ridiculous and impractical. Ben Carson: Stop illegal immigration, then have a fair path to residency. Beto O`Rourke: DREAMers are as American as my kids. Beto O`Rourke: Not enough urgency in rewriting law, providing resources. Brian Babin: We must secure the borders. Chad Prather: Support border wall, ICE; no sanctuary cities in Texas. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Fight for the rights of immigrant families. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Legalize status of DREAMers, other hardworking immigrants. David Alameel: Supports the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform. David Dewhurst: No amnesty & no tuition for illegals; go home and re-apply. David Dewhurst: Boots on the ground, plus a wall. David Dewhurst: Limit police power to ask detainees about immigration status. Don Huffines: Require local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Don Huffines: Finish building the wall; completely shut down the border. Donald Trump: Let the good ones come back in; that's not amnesty. Emily Sanchez: Supports illegal immigrants earning citizenship. Greg Abbott: 500 new state troopers plus Texas Rangers at the border. Greg Abbott: Enforce against sanctuary cities or more Texans will die. Greg Abbott: Require local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Greg Abbott: Texas must fortify its efforts to secure our border. Hillary Clinton: No official English, but keep common unifying language. Hillary Clinton: Introduce a path to earn citizenship in the first 100 days. Hillary Clinton: Consider halting certain raids on illegal immigrant families. Hillary Clinton: Border fence that cuts off a college campus is absurd. Hillary Clinton: Deploy technology & personnel, not a border fence. Jake Ellzey: Complete the wall, secure the border, stop illegal crossings. Jodey Arrington: Mandatory jail for illegals who return after deportation. John Cornyn: More secure documents needed to enforce immigration laws. John Cornyn: First step is securing our porous border with Mexico. Jon Roland: Secure border from illegal entry. Lance Gooden: Require local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Lupe Valdez: Wants immigration reform that gives a pathway to citizenship. Marco Rubio: 45% of the problem is visa over-stays. Marco Rubio: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is unconstitutional. MJ Hegar: Asylum seekers should not be treated as criminals. MJ Hegar: Support DACA recipients, they represent the best of us. MJ Hegar: Consider abolishing ICE; prefer better leadership & policies. MJ Hegar: Don't waste billions on ineffective border wall. Paul Sadler: Pathway to citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. Paul Sadler: Path to citizenship for 1.65 million illegals in Texas. Rick Noriega: Immigration system is broken; deport undocumented workers. Rick Perry: $100 million investment in a more secure border. Ronny Jackson: US needs border wall to protect us from illegal immigrants. Royce West: Putting kids in cages makes "my blood boil". Royce West: Must address humanitarian crisis at the border. Royce West: We've got to find a way to keep DREAMers in the country. Royce West: Oppose local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Sema Hernandez: Remain in Mexico Policy unlawful in US and international law. Steve Stockman: Opposes comprehensive immigration bill, and no negotiation. Sylvia Garcia: Oppose local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Ted Cruz: Children deported with parents can come back, if citizens. Ted Cruz: Triple the size of the Border Patrol. Ted Cruz: Boots on the ground, plus a wall. Ted Cruz: Give police more power to ask about immigration status. Ted Cruz: No path to citizenship for 1.65 million illegals in Texas. Ted Cruz: No path to citizenship to DREAMers or anyone else. Ted Cruz: Enforce the law but also keep families together. Tom Leppert: No border wall. Van Taylor: Break immigration issue into little pieces to find solutions. Van Taylor: Require local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Vicente Gonzalez: Common-sense compassionate reform like DACA. Beto O`Rourke: Orderly path for migrants, including guest worker program. Beto O`Rourke: Busing migrants ok if we coordinate with destination cities. Greg Abbott: $4 billion and 1000s of troops for border security. Greg Abbott: Texas is the only state in US to build its own border wall. Colin Allred: Process people at the border faster, system is broken. Colin Allred: E-verify paired with pathways to citizenship . Roland Gutierrez: Against border wall; for pathway to permanent residency. Roland Gutierrez: Oppose local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Deirdre Gilbert: No stance on border immigration. Carl Sherman: Biden inherited bad situation, Congress failed to address. Carl Sherman: Advocate for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Colin Allred: Don't fall into demonizing in talking about border security. Ted Cruz: Democrats opened the border; Texas is paying the price. Greg Abbott: Assist in arresting, jailing, deporting illegal immigrants. Craig Goldman: Require local cooperation enforcing immigration laws. Ken Paxton: Deport criminal illegal aliens Biden invited into country. Wesley Hunt: Support efforts to deport Biden's illegal immigrants. James Talarico: Create pathways for certain undocumented immigrants. |
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Jobs Andrew White: Knows how to create jobs and make progress. Beto O`Rourke: Raise minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $15. Brian Babin: Opposes affirmative action programs. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Higher pay and safer conditions for workers. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Raise minimum wage to $15 and tie it to inflation. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Get equal pay for women through Paycheck Fairness Act. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Expand right to unionize; fully fund Labor agencies. David Alameel: End tax breaks for sending jobs overseas. David Alameel: Raise minimum wage so families can work with dignity. Deirdre Gilbert: Served as union representative in Houston schools. Donald Trump: I'm the only one on this stage who's hired people. Greg Abbott: No state deductions of union dues on paychecks. John Cornyn: Create jobs by reforming tax code & easing regulations. John Cornyn: Co-sponsored National Right-to-Work Act. John Cornyn: 2014: raising minimum wage would be a job killer. Jon Roland: No constitutional authority to regulate private hiring. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher: Attack by AFL-CIO in union case reflects misunderstanding. Lupe Valdez: Supports increasing minimum wage, making college affordable. MJ Hegar: Supports rights of workers to unionize, collectively bargain. MJ Hegar: Raise wages instead of tax cuts for companies exporting jobs. Royce West: Fully supports $15 minimum wage. Ted Cruz: Raising minimum wage costs jobs for the most vulnerable. Tom Leppert: I have created thousands of jobs; we need that in DC. Vicente Gonzalez: Support equal pay for equal work for women. Carl Sherman: Companies that are diverse outperform Wall Street. Colin Allred: Endorsed by the Texas AFL-CIO. Colin Allred: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. James Talarico: Support workers' right to unionize. |
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Principles & Values Allen West: I don't serve Trump; I serve God, country and Texas. Allen West: Likened Democrats to Nazis, Socialists, Communists. Allen West: Branded Texas GOP with motto used by QAnon. Allen West: Religious coexistence "would give away our country". Allen West: 2020 election: Only one view of Constitution (pro-Trump). August Pfluger: Running to fight socialism and support rural voices. Barack Obama: Go beyond the divisions so that the government can work. Barack Obama: Life experiences taught me how to bring people together. Barack Obama: Actions can be seen in 20 years of my public service. Barack Obama: People understand we must bring the country together. Barack Obama: Suggesting that I plagiarized Deval Patrick is silly. Barack Obama: Wouldn�t be running if I didn�t think I was prepared. Barack Obama: I have shown the right judgment to lead. Ben Carson: Our nation is heading off the abyss of destruction. Beto O`Rourke: Supports Congress term limits; leaving House after 6 years. Chad Prather: Texas is no longer the Texas that most Texans think it is. Chad Prather: COVID: Would prefer UFOs to masks and vaccines. Chad Prather: I'm going to help Texas secede from socialism that's coming. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Every single family wants the best for their children. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Endorsed by Working Families Party. David Alameel: Defeated LaRouche Democrat in primary. David Dewhurst: PAC ad: "Shattered Vision" calls Cruz a false conservative. Deirdre Gilbert: Suing to get on ballot after rejected by state officials. Deirdre Gilbert: I believe that God has put me on the road for campaign. Don Huffines: If we lose Texas, we are going to lose the free world. Don Huffines: I have the courage to save our great state: TEXAS FIRST. Don Huffines: Republican leaders can't be trusted; don't follow platform. Donald Trump: Lost lawsuit in Supreme Court on overturning election. Emily Sanchez: Opposes keeping God in the public sphere. Emily Sanchez: Spicybrown for Senate: Top of Green Party ticket. George W. Bush: Our guiding philosophy: Individual rights & responsibilties. George W. Bush: Base "responsibility era" on Judeo-Christian values. George W. Bush: De-emphasize economics; focus on compassion. Greg Abbott: Defend "One Nation, Under God" in our Pledge of Allegiance. Greg Abbott: Prevent government from shutting churches during pandemic. Hillary Clinton: Called by my faith & upbringing to serve others at young age. Hillary Clinton: I have the experience to be commander in chief. Hillary Clinton: My own crises are nothing compared to what people often face. Hillary Clinton: Words matter, but actions speak louder than words. Hillary Clinton: Using passages from other's speeches is change you can Xerox. Jake Ellzey: Lifelong Republican; voted Trump. Jodey Arrington: Stop targeting citizens for their religious beliefs. Jodey Arrington: The inerrant Bible is the source of all truth. John Cornyn: Criticizes Noriega for campaigning during Hurricane Ike. John Kasich: America's great, and you can shoot for the stars. John Kasich: OpEd: Realism & anti-liberalism define #NeverTrump ideology. Lupe Valdez: Supports Texas Bill of Rights, rooted in Democratic values. Marco Rubio: Do we prey on anger & fears, or hopes & dreams? MJ Hegar: Stop electing people whose lifelong dream is to be a senator. MJ Hegar: Reasons for becoming combat pilot same as running for office. Republican Party: Biden was not legitimately elected in 2020. Rick Noriega: Served in Afghanistan as Lt. Colonel in Army National Guard. Sema Hernandez: Member of Democratic Socialists of America. Sema Hernandez: The time to break the Patriarchy is now. Steve Stockman: Lost campaigns in 1990 and 1992 before winning in 1994. Ted Cruz: OpEd: His law firm donated $200,000 to Obama's campaign. Ted Cruz: I hear, "I didn't vote for you but you did what you said". Ted Cruz: Pushed lawsuit to Supreme Court on overturning 2020 election. Colin Allred: Grew up with US as leader of the free world, and we are. Carl Sherman: A proud father. Pastor. Husband. And dedicated Democrat. Donald Trump: Make America great again. Colin Allred: Fourth-generation Texan; graduate of Baylor University. Carl Sherman: DeSoto's first Black Mayor; orchestrated DeSoto's turnaround. Ted Cruz: Democrats are "radical and extreme" & fueled inflation. Ted Cruz: OpEd: the conservative firebrand whom liberals love to hate. Greg Abbott: Texas is the blueprint for America's future. Ken Paxton: A staunch supporter of the America First movement. Ken Paxton: God was telling me get the Christian community out to vote. Wesley Hunt: I believe each life is a precious gift in the image of God. Gina Hinojosa: I've faith in my family, my community, in God and in Texans. James Talarico: Reject policies forcing religion in neutral public spaces. James Talarico: Have responsibility to not fan flames of campaign. |
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Social Security Allen West: Called Social Security "21st century slavery". Barbara Radnofsky: Privatization is a terrible idea. Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez: Supports Social Security 2100 Act. David Alameel: Vows to NEVER cut Social Security and Medicare. David Alameel: Vows to NEVER cut or privatize Social Security and Medicare. Emily Sanchez: Opposes privatizing Social Security. John Cornyn: Biggest driver of national debt is entitlement spending. Jon Roland: Eliminate social security as unconstitutional. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Reform Social Security now, while it's still easy. MJ Hegar: Medicare & Social Security not entitlements, but promises. Republican Party: Privatize Social Security; eliminate ESOP limits. Ron Paul: Federal government won't keep its entitlement promises. Scott Jameson: Replace entitlements with market alternatives. Ted Cruz: Raise retirement age; cap increases to inflation rate. Vicente Gonzalez: Oppose privatization of safety nets. James Talarico: Social Security under threat for billionaire tax breaks. |
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Tax Reform Allen West: Claims Texas tax system based on principles of Karl Marx. Andrew White: Unfair tax burden at state level on homeowners. Barack Obama: Tax cut for seniors and those making $75,000 a year or less. Ben Carson: The IRS is not honest and we need to get rid of them. Beto O`Rourke: GOP tax plan helps rich & hurts middle class. Brian Babin: Oppose ANY tax increase. Chad Prather: Provide lower rates for farmers and ranchers. Chad Prather: No state income tax, reduce property tax. David Alameel: Repeal individual income tax and lower corporate taxes. David Dewhurst: I favor a fairer and flatter tax. David Dewhurst: State income tax would pass over my dead, cold body. Deirdre Gilbert: One-sided power makes tax cuts for the wealthy permanent. Don Huffines: I will phase out the property tax system entirely. Emily Sanchez: Supports higher taxes on the wealthy. Greg Abbott: The only good tax is a dead tax. Greg Abbott: Rein in property taxes; they punish families. Hillary Clinton: Rescind tax cuts for those making more than $250,000 a year. Jodey Arrington: Fairer, more sensible tax system. Jon Roland: Permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Lupe Valdez: Open to increasing taxes but not a state income tax. MJ Hegar: Use tax credits, incentives to support small business. MJ Hegar: Opposed 2017 tax cuts for corporations, extremely wealthy. Paul Sadler: Allow tax cuts to expire for nation's wealthiest residents. Paul Sadler: No state sales tax; decrease property tax. Paul Sadler: Allow tax cuts to expire for nation's wealthiest residents. Republican Party: Eliminate death tax & sales tax; make income tax a flat tax. Rick Perry: Balance our budget without raising taxes. Rick Perry: Tax rebates & tax relief instead of government spending. Ted Cruz: Permanent Washington elite protects the tax code. Tom Leppert: Flat tax is an opportunity to expand the base. Greg Abbott: Pass the largest property tax cut in the history of Texas. Gina Hinojosa: Cash back for renters since they pay property taxes too. James Talarico: Make corporations, wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. |
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Technology Beto O`Rourke: Stimulus spending invests in areas like infrastructure. Beto O`Rourke: Rolling back net neutrality hurts democracy. Greg Abbott: Broadband not a luxury; it's an essential tool. Greg Abbott: Proposition 1: the people have demanded $4B for roads. Greg Abbott: Innovation renaissance: biotech, wearable tech, clean tech. John Cornyn: Curb abusive patent litigation that stifles innovation. Lupe Valdez: Invest in expanded transportation infrastructure. Republican Party: Oppose net-neutrality & social media censorship. Rick Perry: $40M for 5,500 students in Texas Technology Grants. Steve Stockman: Accepts Bitcoin donations as an alternative to fiat currency. Ted Cruz: Net neutrality puts government in charge of internet. Ted Cruz: Require Apple to unlock iPhones used by terrorists. Tony Sanchez: Create incentives to keep technology workers in state. Colin Allred: Invest billions in infrastructure & CHIPs Act for high-tech. Colin Allred: Voted for bipartisan bill for funding infrastructure. James Talarico: Increase funding to expand high-speed internet access. |
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War & Peace Barack Obama: $2.7 billion each week of Iraq spending is unsustainable. Barbara Radnofsky: US presence destabilizes Iraq; leaving causes stability. Barbara Radnofsky: Partition of Iraq will increase terrorism. Barbara Radnofsky: Secret CIA papers at time of war vote skeptical of WMD info. Beto O`Rourke: We need to think before acting in Mideast. Beto O`Rourke: Nuclear treaty was best path to prevent Iranian nukes. David Alameel: time for us to bring the troops & funding home. David Dewhurst: More combat troops were needed in Iraq, and for longer. Donald Trump: We would be better off if Gadhafi were in charge right now. Donald Trump: Cease-fire in Syria only if all parties involved. Emily Sanchez: Supports staying out of Iran. Greg Abbott: Help veterans get benefits they've earned. Hillary Clinton: Up to the Iraqis to decide the future they will have. Hillary Clinton: The purpose of the surge has not been fulfilled. John Cornyn: No ransom to North Korea on nukes; we've tried that before. John Cornyn: Get US away from ethnic cleansing of Kurds by Turks. John Kasich: Arm the Ukrainians and fight ISIS in Syria, Libya. Jon Roland: One more year of the surge, then withdraw. Kay Bailey Hutchison: I can't think of anything worse than cut-and-run. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Need ideas like option for semi-autonomous regions. Kay Bailey Hutchison: Would have voted against war if current WMD info were known. MJ Hegar: Reserve deployment of American troops as a last resort. Rick Noriega: Safely remove 2 brigades per month from Iraq, for 10 months. Scott Jameson: No immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Scott Jameson: Iraq war should not be funded as an emergency. Sema Hernandez: Overdue for plan to end the wars & bring troops home. Ted Cruz: Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan went on too long. Ted Cruz: Russia too strong for Syria cease-fire to hold. Ted Cruz: SWIFT: commit to maintain ongoing sanctions against Iran. Ted Cruz: Nuke treaty didn't sufficiently rein in Iran's nuke program. Ted Cruz: Turkey's incursion into Syria is totally unacceptable. James Talarico: Ensure Ukraine remains free and independent. |
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Welfare & Poverty David Alameel: I started out very very poor, and I don't forget it. David Alameel: I don't see upward mobility for the middle class. Deirdre Gilbert: Responsibility to serve the citizenry: "ALL" and not "SOME". Joaquin Castro: Job training & childcare subsidies for welfare recipients. John Cornyn: Hand-up for citizens, not merely a hand-out. Steve Stockman: 1990s: Homeless in Fort Worth's Water Gardens park. |
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