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from Past and present Governor candidates from Kansas (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Carl Brewer: Supports reproductive rights. Chase LaPorte: God's word directs us to protect unborn and innocent. Chris Koster: Planned Parenthood didn't illegally dispose of fetal tissue. Derek Schmidt: Limited-government conservative who opposes abortion. Jeff Colyer: Staunchly anti-abortion. Kris Kobach: Planned Parenthood like Nazi doctor. Laura Kelly: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood. Wink Hartman: Protect life from conception to natural death. Ty Masterson: Pro-abortion crowd wants to tell you it's settled, it is not. Vicki Schmidt: No to abortion on demand; allow reasonable exceptions. |
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Budget & Economy Derek Schmidt: Living within our means is a critical task for governors. Derek Schmidt: Use budget surplus to pay down debt, cut taxes. Greg Orman: Economic development plan instead of lazy tax cuts. Ron Estes: We returned $65 million to Kansans to help grow the economy. Wink Hartman: Low balanced budget without political gridlock. Wink Hartman: Run Kansas like a business. Cindy Holscher: Voters expressing fear over federal budget cuts. Ty Masterson: Under GOP we controlled spending, we cut positions. |
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Civil Rights Carl Brewer: Protect civil rights, not judge morality. Catherine Hanaway: Support SJR39: Religious liberty trumps gay marriage. Chase LaPorte: I believe in the Biblical standard for marriage. Chris Koster: Judges can allow same-sex marriage despite voter amendment. Chris Koster: Oppose SJR39: gay discrimination isn't religious liberty. Derek Schmidt: Would have signed vetoed transgender athlete ban. Eric Greitens: Anti-gay "religious liberty" amendment threatens jobs. Jeff Colyer: No commitment to protecting LGBT workers from discrimination. Jeff Colyer: No executive order banning LGBT worker discrimination. John Brunner: Let clergy choose to decline to perform gay marriages. Kathleen Sebelius: 2007: Prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity. Kris Kobach: Do nothing to protect the rights of LGBT workers. Mike Parson: OpEd:Exempting church from coronavirus rules could be deadly. Sam Brownback: 2015: Repeal ban on gender identity discrimination. Laura Kelly: Let local school boards decide on transgender women's sports. Crystal Quade: Opposed ban on transgender girls and women in women's sports. Laura Kelly: Action has meant building an inclusive government. Ty Masterson: We've stopped DEI policies in our higher education system. Derek Schmidt: No biological males competing in women's sports. |
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Corporations Laura Kelly: Experiment of no taxes on businesses drained our budget. |
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Crime Carl Brewer: Ensure safety with adequate funding and staffing. Chase LaPorte: I believe in maintaining a strong National Guard presence. Derek Schmidt: Backed the honorable men and women in law enforcement. Laura Kelly: End statute of limitations for cases of child sexual abuse. Ty Masterson: Back tough on crime policies; ensure we fund our police. Laura Kelly: Abolish the state's death penalty. Derek Schmidt: Death penalty appropriate in some circumstances . |
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Drugs Carl Brewer: Legalize recreational marijuana to diversify farm crops. Chris Koster: Helping meth cooks get ingredients leads to jail. Derek Schmidt: Sued to strike down city marijuana decriminalization. Derek Schmidt: People influenced by chemical substances hurt innocents. Derek Schmidt: CBD seller has no right to sue state over police raid. Greg Orman: Legalize medical marijuana & decriminalize recreational use. Jeff Colyer: No proof that marijuana treats any medical conditions. Jim Neely: Supports medical marijuana. Kris Kobach: Skeptical of medical marijuana; we can't limit it. Laura Kelly: Supports medical marijuana and treatment over incarceration. Derek Schmidt: Medical marijuana with appropriate guardrails. Cindy Holscher: Include "medicinal cannabis" as experimental treatment. Ty Masterson: Cannabis legalization bill is a non-starter. Laura Kelly: Pay for Medicaid expansion with proceeds from medical pot. |
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Education Carl Brewer: Same resources for urban/rural schools as wealthy districts. Chase LaPorte: Kansas schools are inadequately staffed and under-funded. Derek Schmidt: Pledged to oppose "divisive" education about race & history. Derek Schmidt: Defended tax cuts while keeping schools underfunded. Kris Kobach: End in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Laura Kelly: Expand pre-K programs; fully fund our K-12 schools. Wink Hartman: Solemn state responsibility to ensure education resources. Cindy Holscher: Expand Medicaid to help fund special education. Cindy Holscher: Cannot support school choice or vouchers for private schools. Cindy Holscher: Opposed bill targeting books, transgender students. Ty Masterson: Make sure parents have a say in their kids' education. Vicki Schmidt: Won't support vouchers, lack of accountability to taxpayers. |
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Energy & Oil Derek Schmidt: Suing Biden for trying to implement Green New Deal. Laura Kelly: For alternative energy that benefits the state, like wind. Cindy Holscher: Eliminate subsidies for fossil fuel production, consumption. |
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Environment Carl Brewer: Community partnerships to clean up polluted Superfund sites. Laura Kelly: Opposes cuts to EPA's funding; environment needs protection. |
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Families & Children Derek Schmidt: Combat the serious problem of elder abuse. Kris Kobach: Gay marriage makes it worse for traditional families. Laura Kelly: Vetoed adoption bill relating to religious beliefs. |
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Foreign Policy Jeff Colyer: Went to Ukraine with non-profit to help advise doctors. Laura Kelly: Vetoed restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Kansas. Ty Masterson: In Israel, stunned by gap between reality and propaganda. |
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Free Trade Jeff Colyer: Devastating impact on Kansas if NAFTA were to go away. Jeff Colyer: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Cindy Holscher: Trump bill and tariffs will stoke inflation & raise interest. |
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Government Reform ACLU: Enforce voter registration despite Kansas contempt. ACLU: Disallow checking citizenship papers to register to vote. Chase LaPorte: Transparency in government keep officials accountable. Derek Schmidt: Let legislature override governor's executive orders. Derek Schmidt: Federal bill expanding voting rights is "hyper-partisan". Jeff Colyer: Supports voter ID requirements. Jeff Colyer: For new Constitutional convention to limit federal power. Jeff Colyer: Supported Texas challenge to 2020 presidential election. Kris Kobach: Fight widespread voter fraud with strict voting laws. Kris Kobach: Tighten restrictions on voting. Kris Kobach: Vice-chair of Presidential Commission on Election Integrity. Kris Kobach: Contempt of court for blocking new voter registration. Kris Kobach: Found in contempt for checking voter citizenship to register. Wink Hartman: Replace dysfunction in Topeka with stability. Kris Kobach: Tough prove-your-citizenship rule for new voters. Cindy Holscher: Opposed stripping health, environmental officials of powers. Ty Masterson: We need pro-growth policies & fewer regulations. Derek Schmidt: Support Supreme Court challenge to 2020 election. |
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Gun Control Chris Koster: Supported voter amendment on right to bear arms. Derek Schmidt: Recognize out of state concealed carry permits. Kris Kobach: Opposes restrictions on guns. Laura Kelly: Supports common sense gun safety measures and safeguards. Mike Parson: Doesn't have a problem with background checks. Nicole Galloway: Favors background checks & red flag laws. Crystal Quade: Allow local governments to set regulations on firearms. Mike Kehoe: Restricting gun rights hurts law-abiding citizens. Cindy Holscher: No other area where we leave safety standards to chance. Jeff Colyer: Supports arming teachers, that's where the students are. |
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Health Care Carl Brewer: We all deserve health care, even the poor. Chase LaPorte: Freedom of choice for personal healthcare choices. Derek Schmidt: COVID: Opposed prisoner vaccines; closing churches, schools. Derek Schmidt: Elected Attorney-General opposing Affordable Care Act. Jeff Colyer: Open meetings on KanCare instead of invitation-only. Jeff Colyer: Helped privatize Medicaid as KanCare. Jeff Colyer: Steadfastly opposed Medicaid expansion. Laura Kelly: Expand Medicaid, without further study or compromises. Laura Kelly: Ban gatherings over 10, including church, for coronavirus. Wink Hartman: Medicaid expansion is important, but Kansas can't fund it. Jay Ashcroft: Let the people vote on expanding Medicaid eligibility. Jeff Colyer: Some want to cut Medicare benefits, which is wrong. Ty Masterson: Opposes Medicaid expansion to "able-bodied adults". Ty Masterson: Gender-affirming care is harmful, irreversible, experimental. |
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Homeland Security Bill Eigel: Calls for restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland. Bill Eigel: Ensure veterans' sacrifice is honored when they return home. Crystal Quade: Serious leaders recognize our veterans. Jay Ashcroft: Special benefits for veterans unfair; treat everyone equally. Mike Kehoe: Never treat our veterans as anything less than heroes. Laura Kelly: I am committed to honoring the service of Kansas' veterans. |
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Immigration Carl Brewer: Compassionate resolution to immigration issue. Derek Schmidt: Easing asylum rules would invite more immigration law abuse. Derek Schmidt: Failing border security means more crime victims in Kansas. Derek Schmidt: Police should decide to work with Feds, not local officials. Jeff Colyer: Fought in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants. Kris Kobach: Kansas shouldn't be the sanctuary state of the Midwest. Kris Kobach: Crack down on illegals in Kansas. Laura Kelly: Wants immigration reform that has clear path to citizenship. Ty Masterson: Offers strong support for border security, deportations. |
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Jobs Laura Kelly: Endorsed by United Steelworkers:fighter for working families. Mike Parson: Low unemployment rate now, but new skills needed to move up. Jeff Colyer: Education. |
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Principles & Values Carl Brewer: Bring everyone to the table, across party lines. Carl Brewer: Hobby is competitive barbecuing: his sauce "Brewer's Best". Chase LaPorte: I have built my core values upon Biblical foundation. Chase LaPorte: American dream built on hard work, freedom of commerce. Derek Schmidt: Conservative who believes in protecting traditional values. Derek Schmidt: Wrote legal brief for July 4 fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Derek Schmidt: Public prayer by coach on school field is protected speech. Derek Schmidt: Let Supreme Court overturn 4 states in 2020 election. Cindy Holscher: Object to Church forcing views on everyone with public money. Jeff Colyer: Kansas is the Heart of America; make Kansas great again. Jeff Colyer: We do a disservice when we say our democracy at risk. Ty Masterson: Satan is our real enemy, not flesh and blood. |
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Social Security Cindy Holscher: Will work on protecting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. Laura Kelly: Federal benefits should go to foster kids, not state agency. |
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Tax Reform Derek Schmidt: Sued to allow COVID relief funds use for state tax relief. Derek Schmidt: Zero out taxes on Social Security, retirement income. Jeff Colyer: Low taxes & smallest possible government. Kris Kobach: Keep tax cuts despite state's budget hole. Kris Kobach: Cut taxes; cut budget. Laura Kelly: No more tax cuts; restore balance to the tax system. Sam Brownback: 2012 "march to zero" income tax cuts overturned. Wink Hartman: Simplify the tax-code and promote pro-growth policies. Cindy Holscher: Repeal business exemption, increase personal income tax. Jeff Colyer: Wants to cut taxes, bring high-paying jobs to Kansas. Ty Masterson: Keep cutting taxes until Kansas is most affordable. Vicki Schmidt: Regrets 2012 vote cutting taxes on wealthy individuals. |
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Technology Greg Orman: $80M for roads to make Kansas the epicenter of distribution. |
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Welfare & Poverty Carl Brewer: Grew up in daily, anxious poverty. Mike Parson: Ending low-income housing tax credit would hurt veterans too. |
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