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from Past and present Governor candidates from Arizona (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion David Garcia: I'll veto anti-abortion bills. David Garcia: Public funding for Planned Parenthood. Deedra Abboud: Keep women's reproductive health services in ObamaCare. Doug Ducey: Staunchly anti-abortion. Doug Ducey: Employer-denied contraceptives: a win for religious freedom. Fred DuVal: Criticized anti-abortion legislation. Karrin Taylor Robson: Keep Arizona one of the strongest pro-Life states in nation. Katie Hobbs: Will veto any legislation that attacks Roe v. Wade. Steve Gaynor: Self-proclaimed pro-life fiscal/social conservative. Kari Lake: We're not giving women choices, they're given one choice. Katie Hobbs: Leave politicians entirely out of the decision over abortion. |
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Budget & Economy David Garcia: 15-county strategy to invest in Arizona businesses. Katie Hobbs: Inflation in Arizona driven by skyrocketing housing costs. David Schweikert: Arizona government can be faster, better, cheaper. |
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Civil Rights David Garcia: No discrimination based on sexual orientation. Deedra Abboud: Equal pay for equal work, and paid sick leave. Doug Ducey: Solid conservative record on same sex marriage. Doug Ducey: Outreach to Navajo tribe: it's all about protecting jobs. Fred DuVal: Criticized anti-gay legislation. Fred DuVal: Strongly supports marriage equality. Fred DuVal: Equal pay for equal work, not $0.82 for women vs. $1 for men. Katie Hobbs: Explicitly ban LGBTQ+ discrimination in a variety of areas. Katie Hobbs: Former senate staffer wins $2.75 million discrimination suit. Steve Farley: Take down racist Confederate statues. Steve Gaynor: Compassion, not laws, enough to stop LGBTQ discrimination. Steve Gaynor: Supports "conversion therapy" turning gay people straight. Kari Lake: Pride Month marketing being "thrown" in people's faces. Andy Biggs: Condemned same-sex marriage as an affront. Karrin Taylor Robson: DEI has no place in our military academies or our military. |
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Corporations Doug Ducey: Former CEO of Cold Stone ice cream franchise. Fred DuVal: Competitiveness Impact Statement before any new laws. |
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Crime David Garcia: Prisons are costly substitute for mental health treatment. Frank Riggs: Endorsed as former cop & prosecutor. Karrin Taylor Robson: More funding for police & keep qualified immunity. Katie Hobbs: Reform Dept. of Corrections, kept inmates past release dates. Katie Hobbs: Will work to reform Arizona's antiquated sentencing laws. |
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Drugs David Garcia: Decriminalize marijuana use & possession. Fred DuVal: Follow the will of the voters on recreational marijuana use. Kari Lake: Claimed that teacher's movement supported pot legalization. Steve Farley: Treat addicted cons to reduce crime. |
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Education David Garcia: Expert edu-scholar in education research and policy. David Garcia: An experienced educator focusing on public schools. David Garcia: Vouchers hurt public schools. David Garcia: Make community college tuition-free for in-state students. David Garcia: Expand Prop 301: sales tax for $500M for public schools. David Garcia: Vouchers are unaccountable & discriminatory. Doug Ducey: Push for education savings accounts on November ballot. Doug Ducey: Cut college funding by $99 million in 2015. Fred DuVal: Invest early in education; start with all-day kindergarten. Fred DuVal: Stop the cuts to our children's schools: and stop vouchers. Karrin Taylor Robson: It is time to fund students instead of systems. Katie Hobbs: Expedite robust fixes to school buildings across the state. Katie Hobbs: New funding for STEM education grants and scholarships. Marco Lopez: Include apprenticeships and vocational training programs. Steve Farley: Voucher program hurts public schools. |
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Energy & Oil David Garcia: Make solar a priority. David Garcia: Climate change is a real & urgent threat. Fred DuVal: Capitalize on the growth of solar energy. Katie Hobbs: Climate change has an impact on every aspect of our lives. Steve Farley: Navajo solar grid a model for the state. |
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Environment Doug Ducey: Keep decisions in hands of Arizonans, not EPA bureaucrats. Fred DuVal: Preserve and promote state parks. |
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Families & Children Doug Ducey: I support traditional marriage, but let gay couples adopt. Fred DuVal: Close "Age Loophole": hard time for soliciting a minor. Fred DuVal: Expand Department of Child Safety against child abuse. Kari Lake: Struggle to raise kids in disconnected and digital world. Kari Lake: Struggle to raise kids in disconnected and digital world. |
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Foreign Policy David Garcia: Rebuild relationship with Mexico. Andy Biggs: Revoke Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally. |
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Free Trade Doug Ducey: Mexican border represents opportunity for increased trade. Fred DuVal: More export trade with Mexico; border is a strategic asset. Katie Hobbs: Prioritize awarding state contracts to Arizona businesses. Marco Lopez: Worked to ensure legal trade and travel at our borders. David Schweikert: Trump's tariffs are creating confusion over costs. |
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Government Reform David Garcia: Right to vote--and to have your vote counted--is sacred. David Garcia: Takes no money from lobbyists or corporate PACs. David Garcia: Supports automatic voter registration. Fred DuVal: Ban on legislator gifts from lobbyists or companies. Fred DuVal: Toll-free phone number to report unnecessary regulations. Karrin Taylor Robson: Supports voter ID, ban on ballot harvesting. Karrin Taylor Robson: Karrin knows importance of keeping government out of the way. Katie Hobbs: Streamline process to start a new business under one roof. Katie Hobbs: End conflicts of interest, fight for lobbying rules. Katie Hobbs: Disclose campaign contributions, support initiative process. Katie Hobbs: Will veto any new voter suppression legislation. Marco Lopez: Election was fair; legislature focus is conspiracy theories. Marco Lopez: Listen and follow the data; don't make it political. Matt Salmon: Strengthen voter ID, ban ballot harvesting. Steve Gaynor: Oppose or overturn laws making it easier to vote. Kari Lake: We have major problems in our election system. Kari Lake: Plenty of evidence why people don't trust our elections. Katie Hobbs: Claims of election fraud with no evidence is disqualifying. Andy Biggs: Abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
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Gun Control David Garcia: Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. Doug Ducey: Avoid shootings by mentally ill but respect 2nd Amendment. Doug Ducey: Revoke firearm permits if convicted of violent offense. Frank Riggs: Gun violence is not about video games or 2nd Amendment. Fred DuVal: Require background checks for all gun purchases. Karrin Taylor Robson: Lifetime NRA member, opposes any efforts to infringe. Matt Salmon: A+ rating from the National Rifle Association. |
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Health Care David Garcia: Single payer may be way to go. David Garcia: Support ACA; move toward Medicare-for-All. Deedra Abboud: Don't repeal, but improve ObamaCare. Doug Ducey: Medicaid only for destitute & disabled; not middle-class. Fred DuVal: Expand Medicaid to 133% of the federal poverty level. Kari Lake: Protested masking requirement at Arizona State University. Katie Hobbs: Expanded Medicaid, providing healthcare for 100,000s. Katie Hobbs: Reduce maternal mortality rate, extend Medicaid coverage. Marco Lopez: Improving access to high-quality health care is essential. Steve Farley: Would go for single payer. David Schweikert: Complaints on Medicaid cuts are whining and bedwetting. |
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Homeland Security David Garcia: Trained as a nuclear/bio/chemical warfare specialist. Fred DuVal: Incent veterans' businesses in competitive bidding process. Karrin Taylor Robson: Form state-controlled Arizona State Guard. Kari Lake: Securing our border & our elections. Kari Lake: Secure our border & our elections. |
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Immigration David Garcia: Will overcome DACA repeal. David Garcia: In-state tuition and driver's licenses for DREAMers. Deedra Abboud: Banning refugees morally unacceptable. Doug Ducey: Better border security without comprehensive reform. Frank Riggs: Invest in fencing and additional border resources. Fred DuVal: Comprehensive immigration reform will benefit economy. Fred DuVal: Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Fred DuVal: End the callous ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers. JL Mealer: Charge illegal immigrants with state crimes. Karrin Taylor Robson: Arizona will construct border wall wherever possible. Katie Hobbs: We have to fix our broken immigration system. Matt Salmon: I believe in strong borders and an Arizona-first agenda. Kari Lake: We're going to protect our own border from invasion. Kari Lake: A lot of fraudulent asylum claims are being made. Katie Hobbs: We've had a pretty bad immigration policy for decades. Andy Biggs: American exceptionalism requires enforcing immigration laws. |
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Jobs David Garcia: Raise the minimum wage. Doug Ducey: Raising local minimum wage brings California-style chaos. Fred DuVal: Focus on stimulating job creation post-Great Recession. Katie Hobbs: Recruit, hire, and elevate women and minorities. Katie Hobbs: Eliminate the tipped minimum wage. |
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Principles & Values Deedra Abboud: Keep church and state separate. Doug Ducey: Entrepreneur and "conservative ice cream guy". Kari Lake: Cancel culture is meant to keep people from speaking out. Karrin Taylor Robson: All rights flow from God, not the government. Katie Hobbs: Never seen nation so divided; seen it up close in Arizona. Marco Lopez: Parents taught moral obligation to give back to community. Matt Salmon: Democrat values scare the heck out of me. Matt Salmon: Can't let liberal politicians turn Arizona into California. Steve Gaynor: Would occupy highest office held by Jewish person in AZ. Kari Lake: I'm working hard to earn your vote; she's avoiding a debate. Kari Lake: 2020 resulted in illegitimate fool in the White House. Kari Lake: Promises to be most pro-American senator in the country. Andy Biggs: Arizona could be the Florida of the West. Karrin Taylor Robson: American history is about our great promise of a nation. |
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Social Security Kari Lake: Would protect Social Security for those nearing retirement. |
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Tax Reform David Garcia: Raise taxes on wealthy to support schools. David Garcia: Arizona has one of the most regressive tax systems. Fred DuVal: We need low, competitive taxes, and simplified sales tax. Fred DuVal: Eliminating the state income tax is bad math. Kari Lake: For individual liberties, low taxes, limited regulation. Matt Salmon: Club for Growth PAC: Salmon will protect taxpayer dollars. Steve Farley: Wealthy should pay more for schools. Katie Hobbs: Cut taxes on everyday items, add child tax credit. |
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Technology David Garcia: Repeal of net neutrality jeopardizes economic growth. Fred DuVal: Sales tax application across Internet. Karrin Taylor Robson: Ensure our state has sufficient cybersecurity. Marco Lopez: Business helped bring internet to low-income families. Steve Farley: Investment in transportation, which creates jobs. |
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War & Peace Kari Lake: Why are we sending weapons and ammunition to Ukraine? |
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Welfare & Poverty Katie Hobbs: Combine assistance programs under fewer agencies. |
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