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from Past and present Governor candidates from Iowa (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Andy McGuire: Restore Planned Parenthood funding from the dark ages. Cathy Glasson: Pro-choice and will restore Planned Parenthood funding. Deidre DeJear: Ensure every Iowan has access to reproductive care they need. Fred Hubbell: Work to reverse IA's abortion ban. Jack Hatch: Abortions should always be legally available. Jake Porter: Don't prohibit abortion but don't fund it. Kim Reynolds: Abortion is equivalent to murder, but different penalty. Kim Reynolds: De-fund Planned Parenthood. Marco Battaglia: Prefer fewer abortion, but not state prohibition. Nate Boulton: Anti-abortion law hurts women's healthcare access. Tom Hoefling: Human life begins at conception. Tom Vilsack: Vetoed requiring info about abortion risks and alternatives. Tom Vilsack: Personal choice includes taxpayer funding. Brad Sherman (IA): He will not waver in the fight to protect life. Brad Sherman (IA): Add a "human life amendment" to the Constitution. Rob Sand: Republicans want total state control of reproduction. |
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Budget & Economy Andy McGuire: No more handouts for big corporations. Andy McGuire: Strategize for economic development in rural Iowa. Cathy Glasson: Budget should concentrate on citizens needs and the future. Deidre DeJear: Implement a true, comprehensive economic plan. Fred Hubbell: Many budget benefits go to companies that don't need them. Jake Porter: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. Kim Reynolds: Defended $100 million budget cuts from previous fiscal year. Kim Reynolds: Wants state stimulus based on population, not unemployment. Marco Battaglia: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. Tom Hoefling: Free enterprise is key to national prosperity. Rob Sand: Uncovered more than $29 million in misspent money. Rob Sand: Iowans hurt by years of poor management of their tax dollars. |
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Civil Rights Andy McGuire: Elect women who will fight for equality. Andy McGuire: Conversion therapy is torture, not treatment. Deidre DeJear: I stand with Trans girls, your rights are non-negotiable. Fred Hubbell: Proud of Iowa's equal protection for same-sex couples. Jack Hatch: Supports civil unions and same-sex marriage. Jack Hatch: Affirmative action in state college & state contracts. Jake Porter: Strongly supports same-sex marriage. Kim Reynolds: Voters should decide gay marriage, not the courts. Kim Reynolds: Same-sex marriage issue is now settled law. Marco Battaglia: Strongly supports same-sex marriage. Nate Boulton: Defended LGBTQ nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools. Republican Party: Define marriage as one natural man and one natural woman. Tom Hoefling: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. Mike Braun: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Randy Feenstra: Voted against Respect for Marriage Act. Rob Sand: Yes to LGBTQ+ rights; no to transwomen in women's sports. Tommy Tuberville: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. |
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Corporations Andy McGuire: State loans for new or expanding small town businesses. Fred Hubbell: Stop giving unproductive tax credits to big corporations. Fred Hubbell: Opposes corporate subsidies to big companies to create jobs. Jack Hatch: Focus on small business, not tax incentives to corporations. Kim Reynolds: Tax breaks bring Apple to Iowa. Kim Reynolds: $2B tax cuts provide relief to taxpayers & small businesses. Nate Boulton: Tax credits & corporate giveaways have hurt economy. Terry Branstad: High commercial property taxes mean higher prices. |
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Crime Cathy Glasson: One-size-fits-all punishment are not fitting the crimes. Cindy Axne: Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Deidre DeJear: Police deserve more than pat on the back and one-time bonus. Fred Hubbell: Life sentence is sufficient instead of death penalty. Jack Hatch: Programs for at-risk youth and job skills for inmates. Jake Porter: Stop prosecuting addiction issues and victimless crimes. Kim Reynolds: Opposes reinstating the death penalty. Marco Battaglia: End mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent crimes. Nate Boulton: Public safety & police can't be done on the cheap. Brad Sherman (IA): Make enforcing human trafficking laws a top priority. Rob Sand: Prosecuted numerous crooked politicians--from both parties. Rob Sand: Prosecuted the largest lottery rigging scheme in US history. |
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Drugs Andy McGuire: Fund programs for mental health. Deidre DeJear: Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use, like alcohol. Fred Hubbell: Wait-and-see on decriminalizing marijuana. Fred Hubbell: Yes to expanding medical marijuana use. Jack Hatch: Decriminalize medicinal marijuana. Jake Porter: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Kim Reynolds: No for recreational; limited medical marijuana. Marco Battaglia: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Rich Leopold: Services for people still suffering with addiction. Terry Branstad: Medical cannabis oil ok, but nothing more. Randy Feenstra: For HALT Fentanyl Act criminalizing synthetic opioids. Rob Sand: Treat marijuana the same way we treat alcohol. Rob Sand: Tax marijuana at the same rate alcohol is taxed. |
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Education Andy McGuire: Restore cuts: put students ahead of lobbyists. Andy McGuire: Restore $21M in cuts to higher education. Cathy Glasson: Wants public education to be affordable and high quality. Deidre DeJear: It is time to fully fund our education system at every level. Fred Hubbell: School systems and teachers know best what they need. Fred Hubbell: We've been cutting, cutting, cutting college funding. Jake Porter: Vouchers let parents choose the school of their choice. Kim Reynolds: Major cuts to college funding to address budget shortfall. Marco Battaglia: Vouchers are wrong for paying for private schooling. Nate Boulton: State must fund public schools, not voucher schemes. Nate Boulton: Supports teacher's unions to attract best teachers. Terry Branstad: One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa. Tom Hoefling: True Local Control: TLC for public schools. Tom Hoefling: Post the Ten Commandments in public school buildings. Brad Sherman (IA): Restore the constitutional, moral, and religious foundations. Rob Sand: Focus more heavily on preschoolers and elementary school. Rob Sand: Tax dollars sent to private schools not subject to audit. Rob Sand: Center public schools as the source of education in Iowa. |
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Energy & Oil Andy McGuire: Trump full of hot air on wind power. Cathy Glasson: Move forward with new green energy sources. Cindy Axne: Biofuels should be part of clean energy economy. Deidre DeJear: Protect environment while creating renewable energy jobs. Fred Hubbell: Grow the economy using biomass, sun, and wind resources. Fred Hubbell: Avoid the pending disaster of climate change. Jack Hatch: Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology. Jack Hatch: Solar energy grants instead of utility special interests. Jake Porter: Don't prioritize green energy. Marco Battaglia: Freer market will allow energy that is greener. Kim Reynolds: Cut funding for home retrofits & energy efficient appliances. Nate Boulton: 50% renewable energy by 2025. Rich Leopold: Supports strong wind industry in Iowa. Terry Branstad: Supports wind energy by signing HF 672. Terry Branstad: Expand and protect American energy resources. Terry Branstad: Keep corn-based ethanol in nation's fuel supply. Randy Feenstra: Support home-grown biofuels, promote energy independence. Randy Feenstra: Prioritize ethanol sales, promote domestic energy production. Rob Sand: Iowans could save $375M with solar energy systems. |
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Environment Andy McGuire: Put teeth into our water quality regulations. Cathy Glasson: Force corporate polluters to clean up their mess. Fred Hubbell: Protect water, air and topsoil resources. Jack Hatch: Supports open-space preservation and more environmental regs. Jake Porter: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Marco Battaglia: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Kim Reynolds: Scale back Waters of US rule. Nate Boulton: Funding water trust fund improves safety & tourism. Rich Leopold: Let's Go Outside: stewardship of Iowa's land, air, and water. Rich Leopold: Listen to rural voters while promoting clean water. Rob Sand: Regulations may be necessary for water quality issues. |
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Families & Children Andy McGuire: Time for state Family/Medical Leave Act. Cathy Glasson: Proud of Iowa's marriage equality but work still to be done. Cathy Glasson: #1 job of governor is to raise family's standard of living. Cindy Axne: Make changes to Child Tax Credit permanent. Tom Hoefling: Reform divorce laws to increase waiting period. |
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Foreign Policy Marco Battaglia: Exceptional people all over the planet, not just America. Terry Branstad: Partnership with Kosovo will benefit National Guard. Randy Feenstra: Must seriously consider the threat that China represents. Rob Sand: Israel is a great ally to us; must be supportive. |
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Free Trade Andy McGuire: Unfair trade deals shut down factories & ship jobs overseas. Fred Hubbell: Farmers are on the edge financially because of trade war. Jake Porter: Support free trade. Kim Reynolds: Nobody wins in a trade war. Kim Reynolds: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Marco Battaglia: Support free trade & freer trade. Terry Branstad: Letter to Obama: Pass trade agreements. Rob Sand: Agriculture is one of the biggest targets in a trade war. |
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Government Reform Andy McGuire: Repeal the voter ID law; lengthen the absentee voting. Cathy Glasson: Roll back voter ID law, start making voting easier for all. Cindy Axne: For campaign finance reform, expanding voting rights. Cindy Axne: Disgusted at Iowa reducing number of early voting days. Deidre DeJear: Ensure the protection of all Iowans' voting rights. Fred Hubbell: Supports term limits for Iowa governor. Jack Hatch: Spending limits on political campaigns, & state funding. Jake Porter: Make voter registration easier. Kim Reynolds: Opposes term limits for Iowa governor. Kim Reynolds: Cut early voting period; close polls an hour earlier. Marco Battaglia: Make election days national holidays. Tom Hoefling: Photo ID for voting. Terry Branstad: Sunset of rules and regulations every four years. Terry Branstad: 2010: No fees for government records; 2011: imposed fees. Brad Sherman (IA): Creeping danger of bigger bureaucracy is threat to liberty. Brad Sherman (IA): Eminent Domain is a cousin of socialistic tyranny. Brad Sherman (IA): Denied the 2020 presidential election results. Rob Sand: Repeal law withholding information from state auditor. Rob Sand: Primary elections should be open to any registered voter. |
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Gun Control Cathy Glasson: Gun violence is a public health crisis and an epidemic. Deidre DeJear: Repeal the dangerous "stand your ground" law. Fred Hubbell: Start the conversation between gun control & public safety. Jack Hatch: Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement. Jake Porter: Absolute right to gun ownership. Kim Reynolds: Supports "stand your ground" provisions. Marco Battaglia: Absolute right to gun ownership. Tom Hoefling: Opposes more gun restrictions. Brad Sherman (IA): The right to bear arms is a right given by God. Rob Sand: I like to hunt and fish, own guns, including handguns. Rob Sand: Owns guns, including handguns; likes to hunt and fish. |
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Health Care Andy McGuire: Healthcare is a right for all Iowans. Cathy Glasson: Medicare For All: fundamental right to health care. Deidre DeJear: Quality affordable healthcare, mental health imperative. Fred Hubbell: Stop Medicaid privatization; it failed the most vulnerable. Jake Porter: Oppose ObamaCare. Kim Reynolds: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. Marco Battaglia: Oppose ObamaCare; move to a freer market in medicine. Nate Boulton: Focus on vulnerable people rather than corporate profits. Rich Leopold: Our handling of mental illness & medical coverage is abysmal. Terry Branstad: Lifestyle changes make people healthier & save state money. Terry Branstad: Mental Health Care Reform: secure vulnerable Iowans. Andy McGuire: Reduce costs through preventive care & lower drug prices. Brad Sherman (IA): Against iron hand of tyranny from the medical establishment. Rob Sand: Privatized Medicaid is less likely to treat Iowans. |
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Homeland Security Chet Culver: More funding for veteran's jobs, homes, and education. Cindy Axne: Introduced bill supporting rural veteran mental health care. Fred Hubbell: Respects and honors the military's courage and sacrifices. Marco Battaglia: Rein in the military-industrial complex. Terry Branstad: Exempt active-duty military from paying state income tax. Randy Feenstra: Would support sending National Guard members to other states. |
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Immigration Andy McGuire: We need comprehensive federal immigration policy. Cathy Glasson: Welcomes immigrants and wants them to feel safe and secure. Cathy Glasson: We need path to citizenship and to keep families together. Chet Culver: Feds should deal with immigration, not state police. Fred Hubbell: No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. Jack Hatch: Opposes English as the official language. Kim Reynolds: Secure our border, but no family separations. Kim Reynolds: End DACA, but Congress should act. Kim Reynolds: Migrant children not our problem, different under Trump. Marco Battaglia: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Nate Boulton: No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. Terry Branstad: Cops should check citizenship status during traffic stops. Brad Sherman (IA): Recognizes the critical need for secure borders. |
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Jobs Andy McGuire: Dedicate resources to apprenticeships & job training. Andy McGuire: Raise the minimum wage to $15/hr. Andy McGuire: Restoring collective bargaining for Iowa workers. Cathy Glasson: High priority to making union access available to all. Cathy Glasson: Fight to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour. Cindy Axne: Co-sponsored National Apprenticeship Act to expand programs. Cindy Axne: Close gender wage gap, challenge wage discrimination. Fred Hubbell: Believes in unions and equitable collective bargaining. Fred Hubbell: Raise minimum wage at state level; allow cities to raise too. Jake Porter: Oppose affirmative action. Jack Hatch: Raise the minimum wage & cut middle-class taxes. Kim Reynolds: Keep minimum wage at $7.25; don't allow cities to raise it. Kim Reynolds: Double required job searches; drop federal benefits early. Marco Battaglia: Oppose affirmative action. Nate Boulton: $15 minimum wage indexed to inflation. Rob Sand: Important to have diversity, especially in state government. |
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Principles & Values Jake Porter: Freely practice beliefs so long as not hurting others. Jack Hatch: Iowans are ready for a fresh start. Marco Battaglia: Freely practice beliefs so long as not hurting others. Rich Leopold: I'm a person of faith; I volunteer with faith-based groups. Tom Hoefling: Straight up the middle Reagan conservative. Kim Reynolds: Let Supreme Court overturn 4 states in 2020 election. Brad Sherman (IA): Prayer and restored faith in God is very effective. Brad Sherman (IA): Christian principles are what made this nation great. Randy Feenstra: I want everyone to have the American dream like I did. Rob Sand: It's not about right versus left, but right versus wrong. Rob Sand: He's in church every Sunday and cares about his faith. Rob Sand: My family's roots in the area go back generations. Rob Sand: Partisanship in this state and country has gone too far. Rob Sand: Jesus and Democrats are both for the little guy. Rob Sand: Opens town halls leading crowd in "America the Beautiful". |
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Social Security Marco Battaglia: Individual private accounts to replace Social Security. Randy Feenstra: Balance the budget to sustain Social Security. |
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Tax Reform Cathy Glasson: End corporate welfare tax practice; make them pay fair share. Deidre DeJear: Iowans not overtaxed, issue is gross underfunding. Fred Hubbell: Equitable tax system, instead of one based on who you know. Jake Porter: Phase out the statewide sales tax. Marco Battaglia: Phase out the income tax. Terry Branstad: Reduce commercial & residential property tax. Tom Hoefling: Eliminate the state's income tax & special crony favors. Brad Sherman (IA): Iowa's property taxes make it hard to make a profit. Rob Sand: Poorer, rural areas are paying higher property taxes. Rob Sand: Current flat tax is tremendous benefit to wealthiest people. |
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Technology Cathy Glasson: Create jobs with infrastructure investment. Deidre DeJear: Expand broadband, increase speeds, welcome technology jobs. Fred Hubbell: Expand affordable rural internet access. Kim Reynolds: Internet grew & thrived before net neutrality. Nate Boulton: Invest in rural infrastructure, including for tourism. Terry Branstad: Partnership between state and Google is good for jobs. Terry Branstad: Fix crumbling bridges AND rural internet. |
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War & Peace Marco Battaglia: Avoid foreign entanglements. Terry Branstad: Remain vigilant in support of 3,000 National Guard overseas. |
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Welfare & Poverty Jack Hatch: More TANF; more job training programs. Rob Sand: Limit purchase of unhealthy foods under SNAP. |
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