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from Past and present Governor candidates from Nevada (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Adam Laxalt: Support crisis pregnancy center to help mothers choose life. Adam Laxalt: Look into repealing NV abortion rights law. Dan Schwartz: Don't stop abortions but don't pay for them either. Jared Fisher: Pro-life because pregnancy involves two persons. Joe Lombardo: Joe is pro-life. John Jay Lee: Was a pro-life Democrat, became a Republican. Kenny Guinn: Prohibit partial-birth abortion; support Parental consent. Steve Sisolak: Fund Planned Parenthood; leave decision to women. Aaron Ford: We'll protect your right to make decisions with your doctor. |
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Budget & Economy Dan Schwartz: Tax abatements are not needed to entice new business. Joe Lombardo: Diversify state economy beyond mining and casinos. John Jay Lee: Won't accept expanding and intrusive government. Michele Fiore: We desperately need sound fiscally conservative policies. Aaron Ford: Government should invest in more housing across the board. |
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Civil Rights Adam Laxalt: 1996: opposed same-sex marriage; 2018: supports equality. Adam Laxalt: Religious right of no business with gay couples. Brian Sandoval: Following court rulings, dropped defense of gay marriage ban. Dan Schwartz: Support women by seeking a female running mate. Jared Fisher: Treat LGBTQ like others; and some gender-neutral bathrooms. Joe Lombardo: For Nevadan variation of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. Kenny Guinn: Affirmative action in state contracts and colleges. Kenny Guinn: Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. Kenny Guinn: Opposes recognizing same-sex marriages. Steve Sisolak: Strong gay rights supporter. Aaron Ford: Suing Trump for threat to education funding over DEI. |
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Corporations Adam Laxalt: Remove barriers to job creation and business expansion. Brian Sandoval: Lending to small businesses will help create jobs in state. Dan Schwartz: Replace commerce tax with broad-based corporate income tax. Dan Schwartz: Bringing in high tech business will help increase paychecks. Jared Fisher: Too many regulations work as roadblocks for business growth. |
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Crime Adam Laxalt: Penalties for criminals; justice for victims. Joe Lombardo: Defunding the police is a radical, left-wing effort. Joe Lombardo: Enact more severe penalties for violence on school grounds. Joe Lombardo: Sentencing reform directly related to increased crime rate. Joe Lombardo: Supports the death penalty, as long as there's due process. John Jay Lee: Doesn't know how child porn got on his iPad, called police. Kenny Guinn: Supports the death penalty. Kenny Guinn: End parole for repeat violent felons. Michele Fiore: Support our office; FUND the police! Steve Sisolak: Ease cash bail requirements to reduce incarceration. Aaron Ford: Opposes the death penalty but will enforce the law. |
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Drugs Adam Laxalt: Opposes legalization of possession of 1 ounce of marijuana. Adam Laxalt: 1996: opposed medical marijuana; 2018: decriminalization. Adam Laxalt: Wait-and-see on legalizing banking for legalized marijuana. Adam Laxalt: Did not seek to allow marijuana business banking. Brian Dahle: Medicinal and recreational cannabis laws are in conflict. Steve Sisolak: Nevada should set gold standard for legal pot. Steve Sisolak: Fight federal intrusion into state marijuana industry. Joe Lombardo: Signed marijuana reform bill increasing possession limit. |
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Education Adam Laxalt: Empower parents with school choice & charters. Adam Laxalt: Supported voucher-style Education Savings Accounts. Brian Sandoval: Improve education performance measurements. Brian Sandoval: Enhance education data systems in Nevada. Brian Sandoval: Yes to charter schools statewide. Dan Schwartz: Parents need to have choices in school selections. Jared Fisher: Local control is key to education reform. Joe Lombardo: For charter schools, school choice, opportunity scholarships. Joe Lombardo: Would block teaching critical race theory in schools. Joe Lombardo: Our education system is irreparably failing & damaging kids. Joe Lombardo: School choice is part of the answer to education issues. Kenny Guinn: Sex ed should stress abstinence but also safe sex. Kenny Guinn: Support charters & private investment in public schools. Steve Sisolak: Against tax dollars diverted to private schools. Steve Sisolak: Don't divert funds from public schools to private schools. Aaron Ford: Opposes federal education funding cuts under Trump. |
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Energy & Oil Adam Laxalt: Supports choice & competition in the energy sectors. Adam Laxalt: End costly and burdensome mandates on energy providers. Brian Sandoval: Energy efficiency retrofits add value to buildings. Brian Sandoval: Renewables like solar & geothermal are big opportunity. Dan Schwartz: Enthusiast for the future of renewable wind & solar energy. Jared Fisher: Clean energy means jobs. Jared Fisher: Renewable energy makes economic sense. Steve Sisolak: Climate change poses a direct threat to our communities. Joe Lombardo: Lower utility bills for renters using solar energy. |
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Environment Adam Laxalt: Remains open only to necessary regulations. Jared Fisher: Teddy Roosevelt environmentalist: Explore new frontiers. Jared Fisher: Eco-tourism promotes economy AND outdoor recreation. Jared Fisher: Republican voters care about environment. |
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Families & Children Adam Laxalt: Opposed Obama's stricter overtime rules. Adam Laxalt: Enforce current laws; no new laws to fight sexual harassment. Steve Sisolak: Require companies to provide paid sick time. |
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Foreign Policy Joe Lombardo: A nuclear Iran would threaten global security. |
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Free Trade Dan Schwartz: Bring in out-of-state business but no overseas missions. Steve Sisolak: Look forward to introducing Canadian companies to our state. Aaron Ford: Trump tariffs unlawful; completely disrupt global economy. Joe Lombardo: Will make adjustments on the fly to Trump tariffs. |
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Government Reform Brian Dahle: Crazy to ban candidate withholding tax returns from ballot. Brian Sandoval: Freezing archaic regulations is my number one priority. Dan Schwartz: Picture ID as requirement to voting. Jared Fisher: Governor must lead with accountability & transparency. Joe Lombardo: End ballot harvesting, universal mail ballots. Joe Lombardo: 2020 Election: there was probably fraud on both sides. Joe Lombardo: Fewer regulations at the end of his first term than at start. Kenny Guinn: No campaign spending limits; no public campaign funding. Steve Sisolak: Nevada has one of the strongest election systems . Aaron Ford: Regulate price fixing of essential goods and services. |
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Gun Control Adam Laxalt: Strong Supporter of the Second Amendment. Adam Laxalt: 1996: supported gun rights; 2018: supports gun control. Adam Laxalt: Don't expand state background checks unless FBI participates. Adam Laxalt: Firearm restrictions not effective in reducing gun violence. Dan Schwartz: Implement voter-approved expanded background checks. Dan Schwartz: Expand state background checks because people voted for it. Jared Fisher: Second Amendment represents freedom & our American heritage. Joe Lombardo: Eliminated county gun registry, stop government tracking. Joe Lombardo: Opposes bump stocks, supports narrow background checks. John Jay Lee: A+ rating from the NRA; pro-2nd amendment values. Kenny Guinn: Allow concealed carry. Michele Fiore: Ardent supporter of 2nd amendment, lifetime member of NRA. Steve Sisolak: I'll take on the NRA and I'll take on Donald Trump. Steve Sisolak: Expand state background checks without involving Feds. Steve Sisolak: Outspoken gun control advocate since Las Vegas shooting. Steve Sisolak: Ban silencers, bump stocks, and assault weapons. |
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Health Care Adam Laxalt: Bash ObamaCare, but unclear on where healthcare is headed. Adam Laxalt: ObamaCare is most flawed piece of legislation ever endured. Brian Sandoval: Supports lawsuits against Obama health care bill. Brian Sandoval: $874 decrease in public employees benefit plan. Dan Schwartz: Healthcare should be an economic right for all citizens. Jared Fisher: Free market achieves both affordable AND effective care. Joe Lombardo: Denounces state public option law as BS. Joe Lombardo: Mask mandate didn't work, it was political theater. John Jay Lee: COVID: Unvaccinated, gets COVID, opposes mandates. Steve Sisolak: ObamaCare has helped those in need. Steve Sisolak: Do everything we can to maintain healthcare coverage. Joe Lombardo: Federal support of Medicaid improved state's health outcomes. |
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Homeland Security Adam Laxalt: Make Nevada the most veteran-empowering state in the nation. Brian Sandoval: Defy Trump's bad on transgendered people in military. Dan Schwartz: We need a hard look at military spending to find excesses. Aaron Ford: Trump's trans people ban in military hateful and unlawful. Joe Lombardo: Not sure about using National Guard for deportations. |
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Immigration Adam Laxalt: Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states. Adam Laxalt: Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids. Brian Dahle: Opposes sanctuary state status. Dan Schwartz: Empathy for DACA targets, wants them part of immigration law. Eric Greitens: Gave examples of Muslim immigration that has been positive. Joe Lombardo: Defend our borders; oppose sanctuary cities. Joe Lombardo: Got creative to get around court order on illegal immigrants. Joe Lombardo: Welcome refugees so long as they're properly vetted. Steve Sisolak: Not a sanctuary county; we are in compliance with ICE. Steve Sisolak: Double headline - Already Done. Steve Sisolak: Workable pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. Aaron Ford: Does not support "sanctuary state" policies. |
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Jobs Adam Laxalt: Remove barriers to job creation. Adam Laxalt: Do not raise minimum wage; that hurts workers. Joe Lombardo: Critical of state's use of project labor agreements. Joe Lombardo: Everyone should have equal opportunity, union or not. Michele Fiore: Criticized for remarks about affirmative action. Steve Sisolak: Raise minimum wage to $10, but $15 is too much. |
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Principles & Values Adam Laxalt: Son of Sen. Pete Domenici; grandson of Gov. Paul Laxalt. Danny Tarkanian: Will fight Republican "liberals". Jared Fisher: Master of time management: time is our greatest asset. Jared Fisher: Started renewable-energy-based tourism business. Joe Lombardo: Sheriff Lombardo prefers you just call him Joe. Joe Lombardo: Recognizes Biden as duly elected president. Joe Lombardo: Faith leaders are the backbone of our communities. John Jay Lee: Switched parties because of "socialist, extremist agenda". Steve Sisolak: I put a lot of faith in God to advise me. Joe Lombardo: 2020 election environment was easy to commit fraud. |
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Social Security Aaron Ford: Nevadans paid into this system to protect their future. |
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Tax Reform Adam Laxalt: Critical to maintain low taxes. Adam Laxalt: Committed to not raising taxes on anybody. Brian Sandoval: Don't raise taxes by $1B; that would halt job growth. Dan Schwartz: Spending to increase revenue would justify raising taxes. Jared Fisher: Cement our reputation as pro-business, tax-friendly state. Joe Lombardo: Joe will veto any new tax increase. Joe Lombardo: There's always another way instead of raising taxes. Joe Lombardo: Open to tax reform, but not increase in state revenue. John Jay Lee: Federal taxes hurt families & local government. Steve Sisolak: Supported commerce tax; supports property tax increase. |
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Technology Dan Schwartz: Investment in infrastructure can bring in high paying jobs. Steve Sisolak: Preserve Net Neutrality (equal access to internet). |
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Welfare & Poverty Adam Laxalt: Develop new affordable housing without tax funding. Steve Sisolak: Expedited permitting for affordable housing. Aaron Ford: Family relied on food stamps & Medicaid early in life. |
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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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