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| 2024 Election: | Joe Biden's book | Kamala Harris' book | Donald Trump's book | JD Vance's book | 2024 Senate Debates |
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from Past and present Governor candidates from Maryland (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Ashwani Jain: I believe in reproductive rights and reproductive justice. Ben Jealous: Supports legislation protecting Planned Parenthood funding. Ben Jealous: Supports Planned Parenthood and barrier-free services. Dan Cox: I am unashamedly 100% Pro-Life from conception to death. Dan Cox: Sponsored bills to severely restrict abortion access. Doug Gansler: I have always fought for reproductive rights. Ian Schlakman: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right. Maya Cummings: Emily's List endorsement. Larry Hogan: Personally opposed but no effect since it's legally settled. Larry Hogan: 1980s: ban abortions; 1992: don't overturn pro-choice laws. Larry Hogan: 1980: Bar all abortions in county hospitals. Larry Hogan: Signed expansive birth control insurance bill. Peter Franchot: A very important right that we need to defend for women. Richard Madaleno: Supported Planned Parenthood when Feds tried to cut. Richard Madaleno: 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland. Shawn Quinn: Oppose late term abortions; support others. Thomas Perez: Committed to protecting and advancing reproductive rights. Wes Moore: Enshrine the right to abortion into Maryland's Constitution. Wes Moore: Maryland will protect reproductive health and rights. |
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Budget & Economy Ben Jealous: Rebuild economy that doesn't leave anyone behind. Ian Schlakman: Stimulus better than market-led recovery. Kelly M. Schulz: Help families and small businesses; restore our economy. Peter Franchot: $5.5B in delinquent taxes; $1B in unclaimed property. Peter Franchot: Led record state investments to transportation projects. Peter Franchot: Reformed procurement system increasing accountability. Peter Franchot: Bring high quality public transportation throughout state. Richard Madaleno: Tax credits to companies offering 50% over minimum wage. Robin Ficker: Improve transportation in congested parts of the state. Rushern Baker: A strong transit system with diverse options is crucial. Shawn Quinn: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. Thomas Perez: Support small business, especially those needing extra help. Thomas Perez: Ubiquitous, convenient transit needs to be a top priority. Thomas Perez: Homeownership is the best source of affordable housing. Wes Moore: Provide Minority Business Enterprises with support. |
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Civil Rights Ashwani Jain: LGBTQ people welcome in Maryland: you make us stronger. Ben Jealous: Experience as Civil Rights leader will move state forward. Ben Jealous: Protect and expand protections for LGBTQ Marylanders. Ben Jealous: At NAACP, supported same-sex marriage. Dan Cox: Critical Race Theory is Marxist propaganda. Dan Cox: Filed suit against high school transgender accommodation. Doug Gansler: Received Equality Maryland award for support of LGBT rights. John B. King: Great-grandfather enslaved; must grapple with racial equity. John B. King: We undermine societal improvement by burying historic racism. Larry Hogan: Respect state law on same-sex marriage (even if not my view). Larry Hogan: I evolved and will not repeal same-sex marriage law. Larry Hogan: Opposes a transgender rights bill. Peter Franchot: Appoint Secretary of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Richard Madaleno: Committed to fighting for marriage equality & LGBTQ rights. Richard Madaleno: Equality for gender identity; end same-sex discrimination. Rushern Baker: Our differences are to be celebrated, accepted, protected. Shawn Quinn: Strongly supports same-sex marriage. Thomas Perez: Civil rights is part of his DNA (and job history). Wes Moore: Ensure Maryland schools adopt LGBTQ+ affirming policies. Wes Moore: In this country we have a 10 to 1 racial wealth gap . |
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Corporations Ben Jealous: New taxes on out-of-state retailers & hedge fund income. Peter Franchot: Less for corporate tax breaks, more help for small business. Richard Madaleno: Support smaller businesses as job creators. Wes Moore: Increase diversity on Maryland corporate boards. |
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Crime Alec Ross: Education key to addressing crime. Ashwani Jain: Ban the use of chokeholds; end the money-bail system. Ashwani Jain: Repeal prohibition of prosecution for marital sexual assault. Ben Jealous: Smart-on-crime policies that create a just system for all. Ben Jealous: Diversion to shrink prison population 30%. Dan Cox: Hold dangerous criminals accountable with stiff jail terms. Dan Cox: End police vaccine mandate and increase police pay. Doug Gansler: Bring every police shooting to the grand jury. Ian Schlakman: Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. Peter Franchot: End all use of no-knock warrants. Richard Madaleno: Require data collection on race-based traffic stops. Rushern Baker: Key to public safety is healing underlying root causes. Shawn Quinn: Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. Thomas Perez: We need full-scale, nationwide reform of police departments. Wes Moore: Remove barriers to state aid for those with criminal records. Larry Hogan: Losing faith in our justice system a really serious problem. Wes Moore: Reform juvenile justice system, give boys a second chance. Christopher Bouchat: Compassion for rehabilitation, but demand consequences. |
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Drugs Alec Ross: Let's see response to medical marijuana. Ashwani Jain: Legalize marijuana, expunge the records of those imprisoned. Ashwani Jain: Treat drug use as a public health crisis, not a crime. Ben Jealous: Recognizes the suffering caused from the opioid epidemic. Ben Jealous: Fully legalize marijuana & collect license fees & taxes. Dan Cox: Opposed to the legalization of marijuana. Doug Gansler: Legalize cannabis and expunge convictions. Doug Gansler: Drug use should be treated like a public health problem. Ian Schlakman: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Larry Hogan: New tools to pursue criminal organizations in drug trade. Larry Hogan: Expand medical marijuana; wait on recreational marijuana. Martin O`Malley: Baltimore recovered from open-air drug markets. Peter Franchot: If legalized wants benefits to go to areas impacted in past. Richard Madaleno: Allow petitioning for expunging marijuana arrest record. Richard Madaleno: Opioid epidemic is health issue, not criminal one. Richard Madaleno: Co-sponsored marijuana legalization bill. Rushern Baker: Those hit by war on drugs owed windfall from legalization. Shawn Quinn: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Thomas Perez: Legalization means jobs, revenue; address past injustice. Thomas Perez: Both treatment and prevention to deal with opioid addiction. Wes Moore: Legalize cannabis, expunge possession convictions. Robin Ficker: Supports legalizing cannabis; expunge past records. |
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Education Alec Ross: One Economy: Internet & content to low-income schools. Ashwani Jain: Public dollars should be used to improve public schools. Ashwani Jain: Ease student loan debt for those who teach public school. Ashwani Jain: For comprehensive Sex Ed in public schools. Ben Jealous: Raise school spending with gambling revenue & legalized pot. Ben Jealous: Criticized proposals vouchers proposals. Ben Jealous: Make community college free; make 4-year college debt-free. Dan Cox: Constitutional education mandate must include school choice. Dan Cox: End Marxist type approach: CRT, gender indoctrination. Ian Schlakman: Opposes vouchers for school choice. John B. King: Expand education access; seek universal preschool. John B. King: Inspiring public school teachers saved my life. Larry Hogan: Expand scholarships for community college tuition. Maya Cummings: Public education should be path to success. Peter Franchot: Supports financial literacy & college capital projects. Peter Franchot: Healthy classrooms yes; standardized testing no. Peter Franchot: Fully debt-free paths to a vocational or college degree. Richard Madaleno: Public schools are the key to our future. Richard Madaleno: Free community college tuition. Robin Ficker: We need to teach kids to love libraries, not raise taxes. Rushern Baker: For fully funding The Blueprint for Maryland's future. Shawn Quinn: Vouchers for public and private school choice. Thomas Perez: Put himself through college with Pell grants & taking jobs. Thomas Perez: Committed to fully funding our education system. Thomas Perez: Pay teachers equitable and professional salaries. Thomas Perez: Equal access to early childhood education. Thomas Perez: Invest in school construction to address overcrowding. Thomas Perez: We must work to promote diversity among our educators. Thomas Perez: Make community colleges, trade schools tuition-free. Wes Moore: Fully fund Blueprint for Education, Child Care. Wes Moore: $5M in grants to expand access to post-secondary education. |
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Energy & Oil Ashwani Jain: Ban fracking; deactivate all in-state coal power plants. Ashwani Jain: We need to invest in solar and offshore wind farms. Ashwani Jain: We must take deliberate steps to focus on climate justice. Ben Jealous: Will set deadline to change to 100% clean, renewable energy. Doug Gansler: Begin work on 4 Gigawatts offshore wind generation by 2026. Doug Gansler: Use school funding/construction to promote renewable energy. Ian Schlakman: Prioritize green energy. John B. King: It's past time to act on climate change, shift to renewables. Peter Franchot: Our target goal for moving fully to renewable energy is 2030. Richard Madaleno: Maryland should lead way on renewable energy. Richard Madaleno: Supports Paris Climate Agreement & regulating greenhouse gas. Rushern Baker: Move up goal of 100% renewable energy to 2030. Shawn Quinn: Oppose prioritizing green energy. Thomas Perez: 80% carbon free by 2030, 100% by 2035. Thomas Perez: Renewable energy means high paying jobs open to unionization. Thomas Perez: Offshore wind a win for workers, businesses, & environment. Wes Moore: Reduce 60% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. |
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Environment Alec Ross: Ready to confront major polluters. Ashwani Jain: Ban single-use plastic bags; achieve 100% composting. Ashwani Jain: Help farmers afford water conservation requirements. Ben Jealous: Protecting environment will give back economic opportunities. Ben Jealous: Protecting our planet is not just a moral imperative. Doug Gansler: Won largest environmental settlement in American history. Ian Schlakman: Supports EPA regulation. Larry Hogan: Rolled back "rain tax" that reduced Chesapeake Bay pollution. Maya Cummings: Environmental protection a priority. Peter Franchot: Voted for over $1.4 billion in environmental protection. Peter Franchot: Work with EPA to help clean up Chesapeake Bay. Richard Madaleno: Increase funding for Chesapeake Bay Trust. Shawn Quinn: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Wes Moore: Will push back against Supreme Court ruling against EPA. Christopher Bouchat: Eliminate obsolete Vehicles Emissions Inspection Program. |
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Families & Children Arvin Vohra: Marriage isn't magic but skills can be learned. Ashwani Jain: Create a Paid Family Leave Insurance Fund. Ashwani Jain: Require free menstrual products in public school bathrooms. Ben Jealous: Require 5 days of paid sick leave; invest in employee health. Doug Gansler: Universal pre-kindergarten and universal child care. Ian Schlakman: Comfortable with same-sex marriage. Maya Cummings: Support family security in workplace. Richard Madaleno: Stricter regulations on BPA, concussions, & child seats. Thomas Perez: Parents need support to help them juggle work and family. Wes Moore: Paid sick, family, and medical leave for every Marylander. |
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Foreign Policy Ian Schlakman: Oppose American Exceptionalism. Martin O`Malley: Respect my right to shy away from foreign policy. Martin O`Malley: Israeli separation barrier might be called "peace wall". Richard Madaleno: No state contracts if connected to Iran. Shawn Quinn: No opinion on American Exceptionalism. Dan Cox: Accused Republican governor of links to Chinese Communists. |
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Free Trade Ian Schlakman: Don't expand free trade. Richard Madaleno: Preference for American-made goods in state procurement. Shawn Quinn: Support & expand free trade. Wes Moore: Tariffs are a tool; they're not an ideology. Wes Moore: Trump's tariffs: an unnecessary and self-imposed trade war. |
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Government Reform Ashwani Jain: Committed to imposing anti-corruption measures. Ben Jealous: Dual attack: disenfranchisement & Citizens United. Ben Jealous: Require federal nonpartisan redistricting. Dan Cox: Require citizen voter ID, end unverified mail-in ballots. Dan Cox: One of the big issues is less burdensome regulations. Dan Cox: We need more transparency; all meetings will be open. Doug Gansler: Judicial retention elections promote diversity on the bench. Ian Schlakman: Make voter registration easier. Larry Hogan: Vetoed restoring voting rights to 40,000 ex-offenders. Larry Hogan: Undo restored voting rights to ex-felons. Larry Hogan: Just like Trump he refuses to release his tax returns. Michael Steele: Biden showed moral courage in criticizing voter suppression. Michael Steele: We know this is all about a fear of black voters. Peter Franchot: Deliver on specific goals to rebuild trust in government. Peter Franchot: Create a universal, transparent vote by mail system. Richard Madaleno: Same-day voter registration & automatic registration at MVA. Robin Ficker: 2016: Helped pass ballot measure for county term limits. Rushern Baker: Require dark money groups to disclose their donors. Shawn Quinn: Make voter registration easier. Thomas Perez: Increase accessible voting centers; end long lines. Thomas Perez: Overhaul state unemployment system from ground up. Thomas Perez: Open environmental data to fullest extent possible. Wes Moore: Opposed GOP voter ID bill as voter suppression. Christopher Bouchat: End partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts. Christopher Bouchat: Supports amendment for term limits on Congress. |
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Gun Control Ben Jealous: Wants governor to join multi-state coalition on gun control. Ben Jealous: Universal background checks & gun courts. Dan Cox: Will work to bring Constitutional Carry to Maryland. Dan Cox: Need more gun freedom to combat growing evil of far left. Dan Cox: Opposed state bill banning ghost guns. Doug Gansler: Supported Maryland's handgun permitting law. Ian Schlakman: No absolute right to gun ownership. Jeff Colyer: Pro-Second Amendment, authentic conservative. Maya Cummings: Focus on gun violence. Larry Hogan: Instant background checks tied to the federal system. Larry Hogan: Ban bump stocks and other rapid-trigger devices. Larry Hogan: Increase age of unsupervised access from 16 to 18. Richard Madaleno: Ban assault weapons; ban bump stocks. Peter Franchot: Sponsored strict gun control legislation. Richard Madaleno: Sponsored ban on guns on campus. Shawn Quinn: Absolute right to gun ownership. Wes Moore: Combat gun violence, ban ghost guns. Ashwani Jain: For universal background checks & universal licensing. |
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Health Care Alec Ross: Favors public option over single payer. Ben Jealous: Medicare-for-all is the answer to make healthcare affordable. Dan Cox: On day one I will end the vaccine and health mandates. Doug Gansler: Operate 10 new regional behavioral centers across the state. Ian Schlakman: Supports National Improved Medicare for All. Maya Cummings: Universal health care is the goal. Larry Hogan: Beat cancer with chemotherapy while in office. Peter Franchot: Expand Medicaid; control cost of insurance premiums. Richard Madaleno: Single-payer would be ideal outcome. Richard Madaleno: Prohibit price gouging for generic drugs. Rushern Baker: Implement a single-payer Medicare for All program. Shawn Quinn: Oppose ObamaCare. Thomas Perez: 94% healthcare coverage not good enough; goal is 100%. Thomas Perez: Ensure that there is equal access to mental health care. Thomas Perez: Implement and strengthen state health equity program. Wes Moore: Ensure access to quality, affordable health care coverage. Ashwani Jain: Healthcare is a human right; supports a public option. Dan Cox: Representing client objecting to COVID test swabs. |
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Homeland Security Ben Jealous: Advocate for veterans; honor the Buffalo Soldiers. Dan Cox: I strongly believe that veterans need to be supported. Doug Gansler: Expand programs and housing for homeless veterans. Ian Schlakman: Don't expand the military. Shawn Quinn: Neutral on expanding the military. Wes Moore: Expand and improve quality of care for veterans. |
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Immigration Ashwani Jain: Police shouldn't ask individuals about immigration status. Ashwani Jain: Advocate for Sanctuary counties & refugee right to counsel. Ben Jealous: For society to be healthy all members need to be embraced. Ben Jealous: Stand up to Trump's Muslim ban. Ben Jealous: Defend DREAMers & champion a pathway to citizenship. Dan Cox: Remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities. Ian Schlakman: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Larry Hogan: Feed & clothe illegal immigrant kids; then deport them. Larry Hogan: Reject Trump policy of separating families at the border. Martin O`Malley: Feed & clothe illegal immigrant kids; then find foster homes. Peter Franchot: Praised tax credit that includes undocumented people. Richard Madaleno: Allow Syrian refugees into US and Maryland. Shawn Quinn: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Thomas Perez: As board president, grew local immigrant advocacy group. Thomas Perez: Guarantee healthcare to immigrants, regardless of status. Wes Moore: We are going to follow the Constitution on ICE cooperation. |
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Jobs Ashwani Jain: Expand access to collective bargaining & union rights. Ashwani Jain: Create the nation's first Guaranteed Jobs Program. Ben Jealous: Knows firsthand the benefits of working union jobs. Ben Jealous: Fight to raise minimum wage to $15/hr. Doug Gansler: Raising the minimum wage is a racial justice issue. Ian Schlakman: Legally require hiring more women/minorities. Maya Cummings: Boost income for low-paid workers. Peter Franchot: Create 100,000 family supporting jobs in 100 weeks. Richard Madaleno: Raise minimum wage to $15 to boost economy. Richard Madaleno: Require state contractors to support apprenticeships. Rushern Baker: Make Maryland the nation's Black Business Startup Capital. Shawn Quinn: Oppose affirmative action but no discriminatory hiring. Thomas Perez: Inequitable that women still not receiving equal pay. Thomas Perez: Expand Maryland business-based job training program. Wes Moore: Raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. Wes Moore: Protect and expand the right of workers to join unions. Wes Moore: Ensure equal pay for women, remove salary history in hiring. |
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Principles & Values Ashwani Jain: Remove religious exemptions in state non-discrimination laws. Ashwani Jain: Every event I host will be free, open to the press. Ben Jealous: Background rooted in civil rights and social justice. Dan Cox: Trump: Dan Cox is an America First Patriot. Dan Cox: Can't back down from reliance upon God, law and order. Dan Cox: Tweeted "Pence is a Traitor" during Capitol attack. Doug Gansler: Helps run a non-profit lacrosse league for inner-city youth. Ian Schlakman: Opposes keeping God in the public sphere. John B. King: Teacher, administrator, Obama's Secretary of Education. John B. King: A progressive problem solver; work to expand opportunity. John B. King: Crises can be catalysts for change: it's up to us. Kelly M. Schulz: Served in House of Delegates and as Labor Secretary. Larry Hogan: Return GOP to its roots, become a bigger tent. Larry Hogan: Return to the party of Lincoln and Reagan. Michael Steele: If you're not ready to listen, you will never learn. Michael Steele: Religion set how I come to view and experience the world. Michael Steele: Trump turned GOP from honorable party to personality cult. Peter Franchot: Measure commitment not by money spent, but results we demand. Peter Franchot: Would melt down Confederate statue, make door knobs. Shawn Quinn: Opposes God in the public sphere. Richard Madaleno: Social justice for all people. Robin Ficker: Was noted NBA heckler; they responded with "Ficker rule". Rushern Baker: Withdrew from gubernatorial race before primary. Wes Moore: Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. Dan Cox: Organized buses to StopTheSteal January 6 rally . Wes Moore: Loving your country does not mean lying about its history. Wes Moore: People are exhausted by performative politics. Dan Cox: Proud of his endorsement by Trump in 2022. |
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Social Security Ian Schlakman: Don't privatize Social Security. Peter Franchot: Tax incentives for seniors for mentorship program. Shawn Quinn: Neutral on privatizing Social Security. Thomas Perez: Enforce laws misclassifying workers to avoid taxes. |
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Tax Reform Ashwani Jain: Eliminate the state income tax for 95% of Maryland workers. Ashwani Jain: Ensure richest pay their fair share of taxes. Ben Jealous: Tax the top 1% earners by 1% to pay for free college. Dan Cox: Oppose any tax increase, support tax cuts on every level. Doug Gansler: Employer tax credits for businesses hiring military spouses. Ian Schlakman: Higher taxes on the wealthy. John B. King: If we have to pay a little more in taxes, we should. John B. King: Ask wealthiest to pay fair share, end corporate giveaways. Larry Hogan: Protect Marylanders negative effects of Trump tax cut. Larry Hogan: My predecessors imposed 40 tax increases over 8 years. Peter Franchot: Supported online retailers collecting state sales tax. Peter Franchot: Ease filing for those with simple tax obligations. Shawn Quinn: Oppose higher taxes on the wealthy. Richard Madaleno: Raise estate tax at state level since feds won't. Robin Ficker: Cut sales tax by two cents; give everyone a tax cut. Robin Ficker: Fought to limit property tax hikes to rate of inflation. Wes Moore: Supported making child tax credit fully refundable. |
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Technology Alec Ross: Obama/Clinton advisor on internet freedom & technology. Ben Jealous: Make investment in infrastructure a must-have priority. Peter Franchot: Access to the internet will become a right for each citizen. Richard Madaleno: Investment for all transportation, not partisan slush fund. Thomas Perez: We must build equitable digital infrastructure. |
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War & Peace Ian Schlakman: Avoid foreign entanglements. Shawn Quinn: Avoid foreign entanglements. |
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Welfare & Poverty Ashwani Jain: Offer grants, incentives to grocers to serve food deserts. Doug Gansler: Provide economic incentives to address housing affordability. Richard Madaleno: Supports affordable housing & community development projects. Rushern Baker: Affordable housing is a right. Thomas Perez: Invest in state's successful affordable housing program. Wes Moore: Prioritize environmental justice for low-income communities. |
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