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from Past and present Governor candidates from Missouri (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Chris Koster: Planned Parenthood didn't illegally dispose of fetal tissue. Eric Greitens: Every life is precious; defend & promote life. Jim Neely: Voted for abortion ban at 8 weeks, but had not read it. John Brunner: Fight back against judges dictating values on our churches. Mike Parson: Solidly pro-life; supports protecting rights of the unborn. Mike Parson: Signs bill criminalizing abortion after eight weeks. Mike Parson: Enforces law which shuts down only abortion clinic in state. Mike Parson: Ban abortion after the eighth week of pregnancy. Nicole Galloway: Upset about Missouri's pro-life abortion position. Nicole Galloway: Trusts women to make their own healthcare decisions. Peter Kinder: Investigate organizations harvesting aborted babies' parts. Bill Eigel: Voted for Heartbeat Bill banning abortion in Missouri. Jay Ashcroft: is wrong for Missouri, will defend life at all cost. Mike Kehoe: Plans to vigorously defend state's abortion restrictions. Crystal Quade: Stand with women for right to make own healthcare decisions. Bill Eigel: Defeat the abortion initiative; defend the sanctity of life. |
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Budget & Economy Chris Koster: Invest $2 billion and create up to 40,000 new jobs. Eric Greitens: Government over-regulates, over-spends, & over-reaches. Mike Parson: Supports economic growth with accountability on taxes. Nicole Galloway: As auditor uncovered $350 million in waste. Peter Kinder: Make Missouri competitive again, by cutting spending. Bill Eigel: Cap spending immediately, reduce each year. Jay Ashcroft: Current state budget unsustainable, would cut in half. Bill Eigel: Cut spending to allow eliminating income tax. |
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Civil Rights Catherine Hanaway: Support SJR39: Religious liberty trumps gay marriage. Chris Koster: Equality and inclusion should include same-sex couples. Chris Koster: Judges can allow same-sex marriage despite voter amendment. Chris Koster: Oppose SJR39: gay discrimination isn't religious liberty. Chris Koster: Gay marriage is another step toward inclusion and equality. Eric Greitens: Anti-gay "religious liberty" amendment threatens jobs. Jay Nixon: Same-sex marriage is a major victory for equality. John Brunner: Let clergy choose to decline to perform gay marriages. Mike Parson: Gay people go to hell, but don't discriminate on earth. Mike Parson: Governor bans reporters from briefings, questions by email. Mike Parson: Overlooking minority, women businesses during health crisis. Mike Parson: OpEd:Exempting church from coronavirus rules could be deadly. Mike Parson: Allowed Roman goddess statue to return to Capitol dome. Mike Parson: Moves primary due to virus, won't extend voter registration. Nicole Galloway: All marriages deserve to be respected. Peter Kinder: No federal say over trans-gendered bathroom laws. Jay Ashcroft: Opposes Respect for Marriage Act. Jay Ashcroft: Against anti-bias law, we're all discriminated against . Mike Kehoe: Voted in favor of LGBTQ anti-discrimination laws. Crystal Quade: Opposed ban on transgender girls and women in women's sports. Crystal Quade: State ban on funding entities embracing DEI is asinine. Bill Eigel: America is not racist; no Critical Race Theory . |
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Corporations Nicole Galloway: End Missouri's Big Business Bonus: no bonus for early taxes. Peter Kinder: Work together to try and make the stimulus work for Missouri. |
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Crime Chris Koster: Deliver justice to those who break our laws. Eric Greitens: Get first responders needed training, equipment, & support. Eric Greitens: Facing trial for felony charge of invasion of privacy. Mike Parson: Time to stand up and support law enforcement. Nicole Galloway: Need answers on probation, parole reward program. Nicole Galloway: Ban choke holds and no-knock warrants. Peter Kinder: Preserve law & order, even when there are riots & looting. Bill Eigel: We need leaders who will DEFEND our police not DEFUND them. Mike Kehoe: Don't want to defund the police; we want to protect them . Crystal Quade: State government needs to listen to local law enforcement. |
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Drugs Chris Koster: Helping meth cooks get ingredients leads to jail. Eric Greitens: Supports legalizing medical marijuana for kids with epilepsy. Jim Neely: Opposes raising age for vaping from 18 to 21. Jim Neely: Supports medical marijuana. John Brunner: Open to more research about marijuana, nut not legalization. Mike Parson: Rate of opioid deaths decreasing but new ideas are needed. Mike Parson: Supports prescription database as tool to fight opioid abuse. Mike Parson: Against marijuana legalization, OK with medical use. Nicole Galloway: Supports legalization, expunging criminal records. Peter Kinder: Supports legalizing medical marijuana under a doctor's order. Jay Ashcroft: State constitution not the place to legalize marijuana. Crystal Quade: Supports legalization, not state cap on business licenses. Mike Parson: Rated C by NORML on marijuana reform . |
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Education Chris Koster: 2007: Left GOP to support high-quality public schools. Chris Koster: Increase our investment in education. Eric Greitens: Strongly oppose Common Core; no bureaucrats in charge. John Brunner: Reject federal Common Core standards. Mike Parson: $400M in bonds to repair college campuses. Mike Parson: Cut education budget after COVID revenue shortfalls. Mike Parson: Declared "Missouri School Choice Week". Nicole Galloway: Pay teachers what they deserve; expand pre-K. Nicole Galloway: Strengthen the state's commitment to public schools. Peter Kinder: Fight for school choice & charter schools. Bill Eigel: Prohibit biological boys from playing in girls sports. Bill Eigel: Ban "hate-based ideology," other "woke" programs in schools. Bill Eigel: Give parents access to curricula and lesson plan records. Jay Ashcroft: Implemented rules to protect children from obscene content. Jay Ashcroft: School choice would be a priority of his administration. Mike Kehoe: Expanding school choice is an early priority . Crystal Quade: Continues the fight to fund public schools, higher education. |
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Energy & Oil Chris Koster: New EPA regulations on CO2 emissions are federal overreach. Peter Kinder: The world has embraced renewable energy; this is the future. Mike Kehoe: Bad Green New Deal experiments endangers private property. Jay Ashcroft: No use of proceeds from unaccountable gas tax increases. Bill Eigel: Climate change is a hoax; go nuclear. Crystal Quade: Endorsed by Missouri Sierra Club; supports renewable energy. |
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Environment Chris Koster: Sue the EPA for over-expanding Clean Water Act. Eric Greitens: EPA overreach hurts family farms. Mike Parson: Right to farm & ranch, despite environmental critics. Peter Kinder: The EPA should respect the limits set by Congress. Jay Ashcroft: Government regulators' agenda would devastate our economy. Crystal Quade: $150,000 to address 80 years of radioactive waste. Mike Parson: Let the feds clean up their 80 years of radioactive waste. Bill Eigel: Legislate against these woke, liberal ESG scores. |
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Families & Children Catherine Hanaway: Children before marriage has impoverished women & children. Nicole Galloway: Urges executive order for 12 weeks paid parental leave. Crystal Quade: Access to affordable and high quality daycare a priority. Bill Eigel: Bible is clear: marriage is between one man and one woman. |
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Foreign Policy Mike Kehoe: Response to Ukraine: Russia does not share our values. Bill Eigel: The ONLY candidate who'll ban China owning Missouri land. Crystal Quade: Democrats have long opposed China owning Missouri ag land. Jay Ashcroft: AdWatch:I don't authorize Chinese ownership of Missouri land. Mike Kehoe: AdWatch: My opponent allows China owning Missouri ag land. Bill Eigel: Ban ALL foreign countries from owning ANY Missouri land. Crystal Quade: Filed a bill to stop foreign purchasing of farmland. |
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Free Trade Mike Parson: Credits Trump for ending Japan restrictions on US beef. Mike Parson: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Mike Parson: Missouri shouldn't rely on other countries & other states. Crystal Quade: For law to stop China, Russia from buying farmland in state. Jay Ashcroft: Restrict China's foreign ownership of agriculture. |
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Government Reform Eric Greitens: Ban gifts from lobbyists; close revolving door; limit terms. Eric Greitens: Cut red tape, cut back regulations. John Brunner: Eliminate inefficient, outdated and ineffective programs. Mike Parson: Opposed subjecting lawmakers to open-records law. Mike Parson: Voted for photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote. Nicole Galloway: Government should be totally transparent. Nicole Galloway: Agrees her office should undergo independent audit. Nicole Galloway: Notary requirement for mail ballot is voter suppression. Bill Eigel: No more machines; hand count ballots on election day. Jay Ashcroft: Require photo ID to vote for first time in state history. Mike Kehoe: Having proper identification to vote is only reasonable. Crystal Quade: Voter ID bill about minority voter suppression, not fraud. Bill Eigel: Support Electoral College; oppose Popular Vote Compact . |
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Gun Control Chris Koster: Supported voter amendment on right to bear arms. Chris Koster: Endorsed by NRA; overrode veto of gun rights. Eric Greitens: Defend right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. Eric Greitens: Protect our freedoms, including the Second Amendment. Mike Parson: For 2nd Amendment rights; keep federal government at bay. Mike Parson: Doesn't have a problem with background checks. Nicole Galloway: Current governor problem in enacting gun laws. Nicole Galloway: Favors background checks & red flag laws. Nicole Galloway: Supports background checks, close loopholes on sales. Peter Kinder: Led fight to pass right to carry law. Bill Eigel: 2nd amendment protects us from tyrannical government. Jay Ashcroft: The idea that guns are responsible for deaths is ridiculous. Crystal Quade: Not anti-gun but huge proponent of background checks. Jay Ashcroft: Doesn't see a problem with walking down street with an AR 15. Crystal Quade: Allow local governments to set regulations on firearms. Mike Kehoe: Restricting gun rights hurts law-abiding citizens. |
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Health Care Asa Hutchinson: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. Chris Koster: ObamaCare generates jobs as well as cuts healthcare costs. Chris Koster: Expanding Medicaid provides immediate fiscal stimulus. Chris Koster: Closed "tobacco loophole": $50M more in cigarette settlement. Jim Neely: Championed "Right to Try" experimental treatments law. Jim Neely: Missouri not paying overdue Medicaid payments. John Brunner: Spur competition instead of ObamaCare. Mike Parson: Backed Rx monitoring; couldn't overcome opposition. Mike Parson: Against Medicaid expansion as massive tax increase. Nicole Galloway: Would expand Medicaid eligibility. Peter Kinder: Led lawsuit by 21 states against ObamaCare. Bill Eigel: Prohibit transgender-related treatment for children under 18. Bill Eigel: Time to reform bloated, inefficient, ineffective Medicaid. Mike Kehoe: Allow transgender care for adults, but no government money. Mike Kehoe: Opposed Medicaid expansion: unsupportable and unsustainable. Crystal Quade: Has been a leader in bringing Medicaid expansion to Missouri. Jay Ashcroft: Let the people vote on expanding Medicaid eligibility. Bill Eigel: Obamacare was shoved down the throat of small business. |
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Homeland Security Eric Greitens: Make Missouri the best state in America for veterans. Eric Greitens: Felony charge: taking donor lists from veterans charity. Peter Kinder: Keep Guantanamo open; terrorists are not typical criminals. 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. Bill Eigel: Chinese Communist Party poses serious threat. |
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Immigration Chris Koster: Strengthen laws against hiring illegal aliens. Eric Greitens: Gave examples of Muslim immigration that has been positive. Mike Parson: Supports all legal immigrants, wants enforced border control. Nicole Galloway: For Supreme Court decision protecting DACA. Peter Kinder: Ask to halt immigration of Syrians to Missouri. Bill Eigel: Call out militia to deport undocumented immigrants. Jay Ashcroft: Declare the influx of immigrants an invasion. Kit Bond: 1976: cancel 1838 order to deport Mormons; it's unjust. Mike Kehoe: Visit National Guard at the border to understand the issues. Mike Parson: $2.2 million to send Missouri National Guard to Texas border. Bill Eigel: Build the wall; deport all 77,000 illegal aliens in MO. Crystal Quade: Would support bipartisan federal immigration legislation. Mike Kehoe: Illegal immigration in Missouri is out of control. |
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Jobs Chris Koster: Right-to-work is an attack on working people. Mike Parson: Low unemployment rate now, but new skills needed to move up. Mike Parson: Backs right to work laws. Mike Parson: Does not support raising minimum wage "at this time". Nicole Galloway: Endorsed by AFL-CIO: always has the backs of workers. Nicole Galloway: Every worker deserves a living wage. Bill Eigel: Defund all government DEI-based positions and programs . Jay Ashcroft: Diversity job posting is left-wing workplace indoctrination. Jay Ashcroft: Against diversity, equity and inclusion in state government. Crystal Quade: Knows impact of minimum wage jobs from personal experience. Bill Eigel: Regulate minimum wage by free market. |
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Principles & Values Eric Greitens: Protect the religious liberties of all Missourians. John Brunner: Lost 2012 primary to Todd Akin, who then lost Senate race. Josh Hawley: Attorney General's duty to investigate Governor Greitens. Mike Parson: Vows to bring honor, integrity and transparency to office. Peter Kinder: Amend constitution to protect religious liberties. Bill Eigel: Prosecution of Trump is atrocious abuse of power. Bill Eigel: I believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us. Jay Ashcroft: Bible calls us to obedience, not to accomplishment. Jay Ashcroft: Is government here for us, or are we to serve government? Mike Kehoe: I very much enjoy the agricultural way of life. Mike Kehoe: We are a country built on faith, specifically on God. Mike Kehoe: If you want to do something you can do it in this country. Mike Kehoe: Amend constitution to protect religious liberties. Crystal Quade: Opposed discrimination by businesses due to religion. Bill Eigel: People hate politicians because government is out of control. Bill Eigel: The government should NEVER be able to close churches. |
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Social Security John Brunner: Gradually raise the Social Security retirement age. Crystal Quade: Passed bill that eliminated state tax on Social Security. |
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Tax Reform Chris Koster: Cut personal income tax, capital gains, and tax on dividends. Eric Greitens: Simplify the tax code; close special interest loopholes. Mike Parson: Wants legislative approval on big ticket tax expenditures. Mike Parson: Cut taxes in 2018 on top of significant 2014 tax cuts. Nicole Galloway: Years of tax cuts lead to big cuts in services. Bill Eigel: Repeal the regressive state personal property tax. Bill Eigel: Eliminate the corporate and personal income tax in Missouri. Jay Ashcroft: Tax cuts are in order; give the money back to the people. Mike Kehoe: Supported tax increases for transportation projects. Mike Kehoe: I've cut way more taxes than I proposed. Crystal Quade: Proposed one-time $5000 tax credit for school staff. Jay Ashcroft: Opposed increase in state gas tax, state had a surplus. |
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Technology Eric Greitens: OpEd: used self-immolating texting despite open records laws. Josh Hawley: Investigate state use of self-immolating messaging. Mike Parson: Supports raising gasoline tax to help rebuild infrastructure. Mike Kehoe: Taxes to fund the state's transportation infrastructure. |
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War & Peace Bill Eigel: I disdain the ruling elite who send us to war. Bill Eigel: Israel is our greatest ally, and we must stand with them. |
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Welfare & Poverty Eric Greitens: Current welfare system is broken; it traps people in poverty. John Brunner: Make welfare temporary, not permanent. Mike Parson: Ending low-income housing tax credit would hurt veterans too. Nicole Galloway: Audit and investigate SNAP transactions that raise red flags. Crystal Quade: Not enough legislators understand the realities of poverty. |
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Gubernatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - Senatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - U.S. House of Representatives winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - |
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