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from Past and present Governor candidates from West Virginia (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Jeff Kessler: Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks. Jim Justice: The Supreme Court ruled on abortion, and the law is the law. Ron Stollings: For access to birth control; against age requirements. Woody Thrasher: I am a strong defender of the right to life. Mac Warner: Fight for life; protect the family as center of WV life. Steve Williams: Let voters decide on abortion ban or reproductive freedom. Steve Williams: Trust women can make the decision with their physicians. |
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Budget & Economy Ben Salango: State has yet to spend most of CARES Act money. Jim Justice: Proposed nearly $3 billion for infrastructure. Michael Folk: Support free enterprise, job creation, and tax reform. Michael Folk: State money not spent should go into rainy day fund. Ron Stollings: Promote economic growth during coronavirus pandemic. Woody Thrasher: Delays lead to roads needing to be rebuilt, not repaired. Woody Thrasher: Economic development requires numerous approaches. Moore Capito: Always need to take a conservative approach towards finances. Steve Williams: Invest in infrastructure; have to have water systems. Steve Williams: Ensure services are financed, but balance the budget. |
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Civil Rights Ben Salango: One can support both Black Lives Matter and the police. Jim Justice: Governor's Minority Affairs director condemned by NAACP. Jim Justice: State human rights commission is understaffed & underfunded. Jim Justice: Black lives matter because all lives matter. Jim Justice: Would sign Fairness Act to protect LGBTQ in housing, jobs. Patrick Morrisey: When males compete alongside females, fairness evaporates. Steve Williams: Anyone marginalizing individuals doesn't have a place here. Mac Warner: Tribalism is a threat, not racism. |
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Corporations Michael Folk: Shouldn't have taxes that drive business out of state. Stephen Noble Smith: Help shift who has wealth and political power in our state. |
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Crime Mac Warner: Stand with law enforcement; demand law and order. JB McCuskey: Supports putting armed security guards in public schools. Moore Capito: There is a need to put away really, really bad people. Steve Williams: Tells criminals, "We're going to run you out of town". |
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Drugs Ben Salango: For medical marijuana; roadside test for recreational use. Bill Cole: Supports combating our growing drug epidemic. Bill Cole: People who sell drugs belong in jail. Jim Justice: Jobs & Hope: $29.7 million to guide people in recovery. Michael Folk: Government can't solve drug problem; only community can. Michael Folk: Led push to force vote to legalize medical marijuana. Natalie Tennant: It costs us less to rehabilitate than to jail someone. Ron Stollings: Establish the Governor's Office of Substance Abuse. Ron Stollings: Addiction is a disease; integrate recovery into primary care. Stephen Noble Smith: Rapidly expand access to drug treatment services. Woody Thrasher: Execute drug dealers whose sales result in death. Woody Thrasher: Addiction is a disease; but no compassion for dealers. Woody Thrasher: Focus on treatment, prevention, helping families. Moore Capito: Much of the crime we see is connected to drugs in some way. Patrick Morrisey: Rated B by NORML: monitor decriminalization of marijuana. |
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Education Ben Salango: Fund public education so all can prosper. Bill Cole: High speed internet access in every classroom. Bill Cole: Student potential diminished by crippling bureaucracy. Jim Justice: Cool to education savings accounts & charter schools. Jim Justice: Supports education, with focus on public school teachers. Michael Folk: Repeal Common Core and Testing. Michael Folk: Don't need to buy new math books every few years. Michael Folk: Teach basics to young children, not how to use devices. Natalie Tennant: Address numerous small reforms, not huge sweeping measures. Natalie Tennant: Public moneys should go to public schools, not charters. Ron Stollings: Invest in education; value our educators. Woody Thrasher: For charter schools; not sure on education savings accounts. Woody Thrasher: I fundamentally believe in choice and competition. Mac Warner: Defend the rights of parents; protect girls' sports. Moore Capito: Parental choice for public, private or home-schooling. Steve Williams: Make post-secondary education affordable for everyone. Steve Williams: Don't subsidize private education over public education. Mac Warner: Parents choose schools--public, private, or homeschool. |
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Energy & Oil Ben Salango: Don't turn back on coal miners, but focus on future. Jim Justice: I truly believe that coal has a future, a real future. Joe Manchin III: No regulation of greenhouse gases by EPA. John Rockefeller: No regulation of greenhouse gases by EPA. Lisa Murkowski: No regulation of greenhouse gases by EPA. Natalie Tennant: Responsible development of Marcellus shale. Woody Thrasher: Praise for ending "Obama's war on coal". Mac Warner: Fossil fuels are an essential part of basic energy. Moore Capito: The solution is to return our country to energy independence. Steve Williams: Identify other uses of coal, not just burning it. |
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Environment Jim Justice: EPA regulations have been difficult, overreaching, and wrong. Jim Justice: Paid $900,000 fine for poor pollution controls at mines. Natalie Tennant: Raise motor vehicle fees, but gradually, not $40M at once. Woody Thrasher: Eliminate unnecessary regulations, balance with conservation. |
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Families & Children Michael Folk: Wrong incentives put kids in foster care instead of families. Ron Stollings: We need to invest in first 1,000 days of a child's life. |
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Free Trade Jim Justice: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. JB McCuskey: Ban China, Russia, Saudis from buying West Virginia property. |
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Government Reform Michael Folk: Government is not the answer. Michael Folk: Cut red tape on state purchasing. Joe Manchin III: Protect election workers from threats & intimidation. Mac Warner: Election integrity is the most contentious issue of our time. Mac Warner: WV communities have been destroyed by federal policies. Patrick Morrisey: Lawsuit challenging 2020 election results in 4 swing states. Steve Williams: Government accountability by public scrutiny. Moore Capito: Important to tear down all of these needless regulations. |
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Gun Control Ben Salango: Protect WV gun owners from federal overreach. Jeff Kessler: Don't require permit and training for concealed carry. Michael Folk: Red flag gun laws unconstitutional & unacceptable. Woody Thrasher: I am a strong defender of the Second Amendment. Moore Capito: Against letting schools make all dorms "gun-free zones" . Mac Warner: No restrictions on gun ownership. |
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Health Care Ben Salango: Health care must be accessible and affordable. Jeff Kessler: ObamaCare gets thousands of the poor onto Medicaid. Jim Justice: Don't plan on repealing Obamacare/ACA's Medicaid expansion. Michael Folk: Abolish "Certificate of Need" law as anti-competitive. Michael Folk: We need a free market in health care. Ron Stollings: Affordable health care should include oral and mental health. Ron Stollings: Invest in more mental health services & foster care crisis. Ron Stollings: Coronavirus: $2m to prepare a plan now. Ron Stollings: Supports bill to cap monthly supply of insulin at $25. Ron Stollings: Re-examine Medicaid reimbursement rates to medical providers. Woody Thrasher: AdWatch: Be proactive on coronavirus, not reactive. Mac Warner: No to transgender medical procedures mutilating children. Steve Williams: If you're an American, you are entitled to health care. Mac Warner: No person should be compelled to take a vaccination. |
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Homeland Security Bill Cole: Honor and support military as guardians of our freedoms. Mac Warner: Would highly recommend military service to any young person . |
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Immigration Jim Justice: Attacks Democrats for not supporting border security. Mac Warner: Physically secure the southern border. |
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Jobs Ben Salango: Diversify economy and ensure WV gets federal assistance. Mac Warner: No state requirement for a minimum wage. Woody Thrasher: State must help diversify economy. Woody Thrasher: WV needs jobs or we'll keep losing population. Woody Thrasher: Lower taxes, fewer regulations, incentivize small business. Patrick Morrisey: Allow firing of workers for orientation/gender identity. JB McCuskey: Scored 0% by West Virginia AFL-CIO . |
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Principles & Values Ben Salango: Stop secret tax deals for public officials. Ben Salango: Shouldn't have to sue governor to live in capital city. Ben Salango: Focused on public service rather than self-service. Stephen Noble Smith: Wants to be an ally, not the face of any movement. Stephen Noble Smith: We get what we want when we unite, build power to take it. Woody Thrasher: West Virginia is hurting, we need strong leadership. Woody Thrasher: If elected, I'll put my businesses in a blind trust. Mac Warner: A constitutional conservative and America-First patriot. Mac Warner: We don't want 87,000 new IRS agents. Moore Capito: Faith, family and freedom are nation's foundational values. JB McCuskey: A proud conservative, lawyer, business owner & man of faith. Moore Capito: Need to be proud of spiking the football when we have a win. Steve Williams: Vote for me as the best person, not because I'm a Democrat. Steve Williams: Make No Little Plans: expect more out of ourselves. Mac Warner: Born-again Christian; I live by John 3:16. |
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Social Security Jim Justice: Eliminate state tax on Social Security benefits. Jim Justice: Signs law phasing out tax on Social Security for most. Michael Folk: Eliminate state tax on Social Security. |
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Tax Reform Bill Cole: Work with legislature to reform our tax code. Michael Folk: Don't raise taxes on shrinking population. Woody Thrasher: We are not in favor of tax increases. Patrick Morrisey: When we look at the tax cuts, we need to go even farther. Mac Warner: We don't want 87,000 new IRS agents. Moore Capito: Always be working to cut taxes so people can reinvest more. Steve Williams: Eliminated the business and occupation tax on manufacturing. |
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Technology Ben Salango: Upgrade and fix roads and bridges throughout WV. Bill Cole: Federal investment in West Virginia roads & infrastructure. Bill Cole: Recommends action--not more studies--on transportation. Natalie Tennant: Find funding to keep our infrastructure strong. Ron Stollings: Invest in infrastructure and site development. Woody Thrasher: More Internet infrastructure, to keep young people in W.V. Woody Thrasher: Broadband is a must; recruit tech companies. Woody Thrasher: Only build highways that generate new economic activity. JB McCuskey: Ban TikTok on state government devices, computer networks. |
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War & Peace Mac Warner: Israel is our ally; China is a threat. |
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Welfare & Poverty Stephen Noble Smith: Try This: individual communities decide what they need. |
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