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Abortion Dan Quayle: Overturn Roe v. Wade; litmus test for appointments. Donald Trump: Favors abortion rights but respects opposition. Gary Bauer: Cut funding for Planned Parenthood. George W. Bush: Would support - but not pursue - a pro-life Amendment. George W. Bush: No funds to international groups that offer abortion. John McCain: Nominate justices based on experience, and values. Lamar Alexander: Supreme Court should interpret Constitution literally. Orrin Hatch: No litmus tests: no one issue should define appointments. Rick Lazio: No funding for abortion; but don't criminalize it. Steve Forbes: Supports litmus test for Supreme Court appointments. |
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Budget & Economy Jeff Sessions: Bailout well-intentioned, but too much federal intervention. John Neely Kennedy: Be concerned about economy, but not scared. Mary Landrieu: Opposed $700 billion bailout; not enough taxpayer safeguards. Vivian Davis Figures: GOP turned nation from surplus to deficit, and jobs get lost. |
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Civil Rights Gary Bauer: Restrict the �addictive blight' of legalized gambling. Gary Bauer: The law recognizes and encourages heterosexuality. George W. Bush: Reach out to minorities, but without quotas. George W. Bush: English-plus, not English-only. George W. Bush: Affirmative access means a fair shot for everyone. Hillary Clinton: Pushing for privacy bill of rights. John McCain: Indian gambling OK; lottery is not. Orrin Hatch: Gays support Democrats, but no intolerance. Orrin Hatch: Homosexuality is contrary to the Bible, but no intolerance. Rudy Giuliani: Anti-Catholic art is disgusting; appoints decency council. |
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Corporations John Neely Kennedy: Disallow bank getting so big that its failure wrecks economy. |
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Crime Al Gore: Use DNA techniques to make death penalty more fair. George W. Bush: 134 Texas executions are "fair and just". |
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Drugs Doris Haddock: Penalize marijuana use with fines rather than prison time. Judd Gregg: Marijuana should not be legalized for medical use. Stephen Breyer: Medical marijuana advocates should seek FDA reclassification. |
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Education Al Gore: Supports Goals 2000 & standards-based movement. Al Gore: Claimed $10,000 tuition tax cut worth $800 over current plan. Al Gore: Overempasized restrictions of Bush�s education plan. Brad Carson: Support the lottery proposal to fund education. Bill Bradley: Measure performance; close lowest-performing schools. Gary Bauer: Vouchers for home-schooling as well as private schools. George W. Bush: More state and local control over education. George W. Bush: Freedom & flexibility in return for high standards & results. John McCain: Internet access, with filters, at every school & library. John McCain: Merit pay & competency testing for teachers. John McCain: Enlist retirees for tutoring. John McCain: Against nationally imposed standards & funding strings. John McCain: Tax-funded vouchers for private schools or charter schools. John McCain: $5B program for 3-year test of school vouchers. |
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Energy & Oil Al Gore: $150B Energy Security and Environment Trust Fund. Al Gore: Renewable energy instead of nuclear power. George W. Bush: Remove federal impediments to states' clean energy. George W. Bush: Make Amtrak more efficient and competitive. George W. Bush: Clarify rules to allow for more nuclear power generation. Jeff Sessions: Surge in gas prices sucks out American wealth. Mary Landrieu: Proud of expanding oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Vivian Davis Figures: High gas prices make it harder to make ends meet. |
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Environment Al Gore: Major commitment to build high-speed Amtrak rail systems. John Neely Kennedy: Wetlands will wash away before 2017 coastal protection. |
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Families & Children Al Gore: Abstinence Ed in the context of comprehensive Sex Ed. Al Gore: Fiscal discipline helps single people as well as families. Dan Quayle: TV causes problems facing American families. George W. Bush: Tax cut plan helps single people as well as families. |
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Foreign Policy Al Gore: Vietnam: Trade will improve human rights & help with MIAs. Dan Quayle: We must face China as our biggest challenge. George W. Bush: Vietnam: Trade better for human rights than sanctions. Steve Forbes: Russia: We spent billions to support a corrupt elite. Steve Forbes: Russia: No aid to kleptocrats until they pay workers. Steve Forbes: Do not permit use of force in Taiwan or Tibet. |
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Free Trade Al Gore: More Latin American trade, with labor & enviro protections. Donald Trump: World views US trade officials as �saps�. George W. Bush: Add Chile, Brazil, Argentina, & others to NAFTA. Pat Buchanan: Tariffs on wheat imports to equalize costs & protect farms. |
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Government Reform Elizabeth Dole: Judicial appoinments: No legislating from the bench. George W. Bush: Judges should interpret Constitution, not legislate. John Neely Kennedy: No pay-for-play; campaign contributions notwithstanding. Lamar Alexander: Supreme Court should interpret Constitution literally. Mary Landrieu: I have delivered for Louisiana; send me back for more. Orrin Hatch: Soft money gets out the vote; against banning it. Orrin Hatch: Soft money is free speech; daily disclosure is better. Steve Forbes: Independent outsider is the way to reform campaigns. |
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Gun Control Dan Quayle: Enforce existing gun laws before making new ones. John McCain: Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. Orrin Hatch: Trigger locks, gun show restrictions, import restrictions. Rick Lazio: For Brady Bill & trigger locks; no fans at NRA. |
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Health Care Al Gore: Expand Children�s Health Insurance Program for working poor. Al Gore: 25% tax credit for health insurance; HMO appeals. Al Gore: Medicare option at age 55; more Rx coverage. Al Gore: Opposes Medical Savings Accounts; they segment out the sick. Al Gore: Claim that drugmakers spend more on ads than R&D isn�t true. George W. Bush: HMOs should cover emergency room; & gynecology directly. George W. Bush: Use Texas model for Bill of Rights: access; choice; appeals. George W. Bush: Medical Savings Accounts part of affordable access & choice. John Hagelin: 80% reimbursement for Medicare prescriptions. John Hagelin: 100% reimbursement for preventive health care. Joseph Lieberman: Patient Bill of Rights: access; choice; privacy; appeals. Orrin Hatch: Reform Medicare by medical experts; more tax incentives. Ralph Nader: Medicare prescriptions covered under universal health care. Ralph Nader: Price restraints on drugs; limit profiteering. Steve Forbes: More Rx support, to avoid cross-border drug buying. |
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Homeland Security Al Gore: Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell is unfair & hasn�t worked. George W. Bush: Gays in military OK; "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" OK. John Hagelin: Don't Ask, Don't Tell is a recipe for discrimination. John McCain: Feds should pay for veterans' health care benefits. John McCain: Raise military pay to avoid military draft. John McCain: Military personnel on food stamps is a national disgrace. Ralph Nader: Don't Ask, Don't Tell is discriminatory against gays. Steve Forbes: Under-funded military not ready to handle conflicts. |
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Immigration Al Gore: English is our language, but �English-Only� divides us. Bill Frist: Crafted bipartisan compromise immigration bill. George W. Bush: Respect other languages, but teach all children English. George W. Bush: Guest workers, maybe; citizenship waiting period, yes. Jesse Helms: Work with new Mexican government to reduce immigration. Pat Buchanan: Make English our official language. Steve Forbes: Toughen rules on illegal immigration. |
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Jobs Al Gore: To union: we disagree on China; but agree elsewhere. Al Gore: Kill Freedom to Farm Act: keep price supports. Donald Trump: Foreign companies are taking jobs from US. Elizabeth Dole: Tax breaks & financial aid for farmers. George W. Bush: Keep Freedom to Farm Act: cut price supports. John McCain: Ethanol subsidy is outdated; use funds for education. |
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Principles & Values Al Gore: Abstinence Ed in the context of comprehensive Sex Ed. Chris Christie: Spent beyond government travel allowance as US Attorney. Christy Mihos: �Game on�, but maybe as Republican or maybe independent. Dick Mountjoy: Mistakenly claimed navy service on USS Missouri. Elizabeth Dole: Crusade for a rebirth of our values. John Neely Kennedy: Ran for US Senate in 2004 as Democrat; & endorsed John Kerry. Joseph Lieberman: Endorses Republican John McCain for President. Katherine Harris: Separation of church and state is a lie. Katherine Harris: Non-Christian legislators legislate sin, like gay marriage. Ralph Nader: Plans to be on 50 ballots & make a 4-party race. Ralph Nader: Opposes concentration of power & monied interests. Tom Vilsack: Launches presidential bid; files FEC paperwork. |
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Social Security Dan Quayle: 30% privately invested won�t affect Social Security system. Steve Forbes: Use surplus to fund personal retirement accounts. Tom Coburn: Black men are being penalized by the Social Security system. |
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Tax Reform George W. Bush: Claim that every taxpayer gets relief isn't true. Jeff Sessions: Bush tax cuts have helped the economy. John Neely Kennedy: Cut taxes & stop deficit-spending, to fight economic crisis. Orrin Hatch: Simplify the "IRS monster". |
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Technology Al Gore: Unhealthy concentrations of power snuff out competition. Al Gore: Online federal services: a �second American Revolution�. Al Gore: Electronic Bill of Rights protects personal information. Al Gore: Internet self-regulation OK: privacy policy on all web sites. George W. Bush: Make the Internet a duty-free zone. George W. Bush: Bush would be more friendly toward Microsoft. George W. Bush: Privacy is a fundamental right; ensure it on the Internet. George W. Bush: Privacy is a fundamental right; ensure it on the Internet. George W. Bush: Ban identity theft & safeguard genetic information. John McCain: Internet access, with filters, at every school & library. |
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War & Peace Doris Haddock: Iraq war was a mistake that never should have happened. Hillary Clinton: Support Israel in finding a safe and secure peace. Jeff Sessions: Pleased with the success of the surge. Jeff Sessions: Withdrawal timetable tells enemy when to prepare an attack. Pat Buchanan: Kosovo conflict is illegal and unconstitutional. Rick Lazio: Follow Israel's lead on independent Palestine. Vivian Davis Figures: Bush sent troops to war on erroneous claims. Vivian Davis Figures: Mideast less stable than before we invaded Iraq. Wesley Clark: Retracts yes vote on Iraq: no imminent threat. |
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