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from Past and present Governor candidates from Delaware (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Bethany Hall-Long: Attacks on reproductive justice are a threat to all of us. Mike Ramone: Keep abortion legal, voters are clear on what they want. Matt Meyer: Enshrine reproductive care in the state's constitution. |
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Budget & Economy John Carney: Budgetary reserve will help during downturn. Julianne Murray: Concerned about taxes going up in response to deficit. Matt Meyer: Increased reserves means we can invest without tax increase. Bethany Hall-Long: ARPA funding for housing projects are critical investments. Mike Ramone: Hold lawmakers and agencies accountable for their spending. Mike Ramone: Make the necessary investments to improve infrastructure. |
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Civil Rights Colin Bonini: Opposed same-sex marriage for Delaware. Jack Markell: Supported same-sex marriage for Delaware. John Carney: Proclaims Pride Month, action plan for LGBTQ+ equality. Matt Meyer: LGBT intolerance has no place within our government. Matt Meyer: There are workplaces where race is still a major issue. Bethany Hall-Long: Important to address all persons' inclusivity and rights. Mike Ramone: Only Republican co-sponsor of state same-sex marriage bill. |
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Crime John Carney: Rehabilitating offenders is key to safer communities. John Carney: Gangs should accept help or be prepared to go to prison. Julianne Murray: Remove bad cops to create confidence in law enforcement. Matt Meyer: Address social, economic circumstances that can drive crime. Mike Ramone: Ensure police have resources, reduce recidivism rates. |
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Drugs Colin Bonini: Decriminalizing marijuana sends young people wrong message. Jack Markell: Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Matt Meyer: Celebrate impending end to marijuana prohibition in Delaware. Bethany Hall-Long: Led efforts to distribute opioid reversal drug Narcan. Bethany Hall-Long: Voted for both medical marijuana and decriminalization. Bethany Hall-Long: Broke with governor to support marijuana legalization. Mike Ramone: Voted for bill stripping penalties for marijuana possession. John Carney: Rated C- by NORML: Vetoed cannabis decriminalization. Mike Ramone: Rated C- by NORML: don't legalize marijuana . |
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Education David Lamar Williams: Improve chances for learning for all ages, circumstances. Matt Meyer: Would be first teacher to be governor in state's modern era. Bethany Hall-Long: Co-chaired the Delaware Early Leaning Advisory Committee. Mike Ramone: Ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms . Matt Meyer: Fix our broken and underfunded education system. |
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Energy & Oil John Carney: Eliminate climate-changing hydrofluorocarbons in Delaware. Matt Meyer: Bold environmental agenda of expanding renewable energy. Mike Ramone: Expand alternative energy research such as solar and nuclear. |
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Environment David Lamar Williams: Network to find ideas to preserve our air, land, and water. David Lamar Williams: Improve preservation of our air, land, and water resources. Julianne Murray: Delaware should lift restrictions on coastal industry. Matt Meyer: Concerned federal government not protecting us against harm. |
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Families & Children John Carney: Respite care programs for family caregivers. Bethany Hall-Long: Led fight for state's paid family and medical leave program. |
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Foreign Policy Matt Meyer: U.S. engagement on the global stage is essential. Bethany Hall-Long: Critical to supply people of Ukraine after Russia assault. |
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Free Trade John Carney: Ideas to bring jobs back instead of arguing about offshoring. Matt Meyer: International trade supported over 20% of Delaware jobs. |
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Government Reform Al Sharpton: An "affront" that Delaware had a whites-only Supreme Court. John Carney: Appointed first black judge to the state Supreme Court. Julianne Murray: Mail-in voting is open to fraud. Julianne Murray: Abolishing Electoral College would dilute the vote. Mike Ramone: Consolidate state income tax, reduce burdensome regulations. Matt Meyer: Bring accountability and transparency to government. |
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Gun Control John Carney: Enforce existing gun laws; do more on mental health. Julianne Murray: There are no such things as assault weapons. Bethany Hall-Long: Weapons like the AR-15 have no place in our communities. Bethany Hall-Long: Worked with state legislature to pass assault weapons ban. Mike Ramone: Opposed bill requiring permit to purchase handguns. Matt Meyer: Enacted law restricting locations of firearm retail outlets. Mike Ramone: Opposes Democratic bill requiring permit to purchase guns. |
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Health Care Colin Bonini: Expand on the CARE Act and educate caregivers. David Lamar Williams: Legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. David Lamar Williams: Provide advanced health care options for all. John Carney: COVID: We'll follow the science and wear masks. Julianne Murray: COVID: Reopen the state, focus on nursing homes. Julianne Murray: COVID: Mask wear should be voluntary. Matt Meyer: Problems with access to quality doctors & equity in outcomes. Bethany Hall-Long: Created Delaware's first Behavioral Health Consortium. Mike Ramone: Remove regulatory burdens driving up the cost of service. |
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Homeland Security John Carney: Deployed National Guard at home for disabled during COVID. Matt Meyer: Eliminate property tax for 100% disabled veterans. Mike Ramone: Eliminate the state income tax on veterans benefits. Bethany Hall-Long: Cabinet-level position for veterans and servicemembers. |
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Immigration Colin Bonini: Only vote against driver licenses for illegal immigrants. Matt Meyer: We will welcome them because refugees make us stronger. Bethany Hall-Long: Supports clear path to citizenship for undocumented aliens. |
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Jobs David Lamar Williams: Provide a livable standard wage for all. John Carney: Focus on trade school training and apprenticeships. John Carney: Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program Pilot. Bethany Hall-Long: Worked to grow the ranks of women in the STEM field. Bethany Hall-Long: A card-carrying union member at University of Delaware. Bethany Hall-Long: Stress the need for more diversity in healthcare. |
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Principles & Values John Carney: Our tremendous diversity is part of our great strength. Matt Meyer: Lifts order blocking Muslim burial for humanitarian reasons. Bethany Hall-Long: To whom much is given, much is expected. Mike Ramone: Country has gotten polarized, that's not my world. Matt Meyer: Was a leader in Jewish youth organizations. |
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Social Security Colin Bonini: Tax incentives to encourage payroll deduction savings. John Carney: Expect to work longer than our parents did before retiring. |
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Tax Reform Matt Meyer: Cut property tax but not enough to cut government services. Mike Ramone: Working on a means test for senior property tax credits. |
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Welfare & Poverty David Lamar Williams: Will address issue to provide affordable housing. |
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