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Abortion Daniel Biss: Criticized governor for attempt to ban abortion. Elizabeth Dole: No litmus test for judiciary appointments. John Kasich: Ban abortions after 20 weeks; but no "heartbeat bill". John Kasich: Require abortion clinics to have nearby hospital & doctor. Kathy Salvi: Takes traditional party positions, opposes abortion. Mark Curran: Opposed partial-birth abortion. Richard Durbin: Abortion is a private decision. Steven Sauerberg: Provide women with an alternatives to abortion. |
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Budget & Economy Ron Johnson: $184B stimulus drove the country deeper into debt. |
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Civil Rights Ameya Pawar: Rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. Cynthia Nixon: History of pro-gay rights with established credibility. Eric Holcomb: Supportive of the LGBT community: zero discrimination. Tom Cotton: Employing DEI in hiring is courting trouble. |
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Corporations Jim Oberweis: Corporations go overseas when taxes & governments bully them. Sharon Hansen: Lower corporate tax rates prevent companies going overseas. |
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Crime Eddie Melton: Restore state scholarship eligibility to felony offenders. |
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Drugs Gary Johnson: War on Drugs is a miserable failure; $6M for treatment. |
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Education Donald Trump: Skeptical of use of affirmative action in college admissions. Eddie Melton: Reduce private school vouchers; increase teacher pay. Jeff Sessions: Harvard misuses affirmative action in college admissions. Joe Walsh: Eliminate teacher tenure & favor teacher accountability. Merrick Garland: Middle school reinforced my sense of community. |
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Energy & Oil Joe Walsh: Low-cost energy sources is vital to our economy. Wesley Clark: US energy overuse causes worldwide resentment. |
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Foreign Policy Doug Truax: End Obama's "lead from behind" approach to foreign policy. Napoleon Harris: Shift focus of foreign aid from Mideast back to the Americas. |
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Free Trade Donald Trump: FactCheck: yes, Ford plant in Mexico, but no U.S. job cuts. Russell Feingold: Protect jobs from being shipped abroad via free trade. |
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Government Reform Chuy Garcia: Implement financial and performance audits. Daniel Biss: Political system favors billionaires & machine politicians. Jill Stein: We need ranked-choice voting in presidential elections. |
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Gun Control Mark Curran: Focus on mental health & video games, not guns. |
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Health Care Daniel Biss: Criticized governor for attempt to repeal ObamaCare. Joe Walsh: Opposed to government sponsored health care system. Richard Durbin: Large-scale expansion of taxpayer-subsidized coverage. Ron Johnson: Running for Senate based on fierce opposition to Obamacare. Russell Feingold: Brags about having voted for Obamacare. Steven Sauerberg: Vouchers to make health care portable and less job-dependent. |
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Homeland Security Adam Kinzinger: Republicanism means stronger defense and smaller government. Joe Walsh: Keep prisoners at Guantanamo; try them in military tribunals. Joe Walsh: All provisions of the Patriot Act should be renewed. Richard Durbin: Apologizes for comparing Guantanamo to Nazis & Soviet gulags. Steven Sauerberg: Ultraliberals hate America; focus on patriotism. |
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Immigration Daniel Biss: Criticized governor for attempt to curb immigration. Doug Truax: First secure the border, then no comprehensive reform. Eric Holcomb: I won't be xenophobic on immigration policy. Jim Oberweis: Visas for illegal immigrants, but no path to citizenship. Mark Curran: Backed bipartisan legislation with path for citizenship. Juliana Stratton: For comprehensive immigration reform, against ICE funding. |
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Jobs Jim Oberweis: Minimum wage of $10 (and less for those under age 24). Richard Durbin: Raise minimum wage to $10.10 & same pay regardless of gender. Ron Johnson: Proven record of creating jobs at his private company. Russell Feingold: $184B stimulus created jobs, especially highway construction. Sharon Hansen: No minimum wage; & no set pay based on gender. Juliana Stratton: Proud Illinois is one of the most pro-union states. |
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Principles & Values Adam Kinzinger: Protesting Electoral College is "scam"; accept Trump losing. Alexi Giannoulias: Accuses Kirk of economic treason for fundraising in China. Chuck Grassley: My re-election ensures Iowa is not denied Senate seniority. Jill Stein: Greens overcame ballot laws designed by Democrats and GOP. Jill Stein: Majority of Americans want a four-party debate. John Roberts: Volunteer adviser to Bush in 2000 Florida post-election. Mark Kirk: Raised $6,000 from 12 U.S. citizen businessmen in China. Merrick Garland: Sold his comics books to help pay for Harvard Law tuition. Roxanne Conlin: Republicans only offer more of the same. Tammy Duckworth: I answer the call when asked to serve my country. |
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Social Security Alexi Giannoulias: Gradual fixes: raising the cap; phase-down benefits for rich. Chuy Garcia: Social Security is essential but needs wage limits increased. Daniel Biss: Alter public employee pensions to reduce state pension debt. Joe Walsh: Individuals set aside portion of own income for retirement. Joe Walsh: Gradually raising the retirement age beyond 67. |
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Tax Reform Daniel Biss: Initiate a state graduated income tax. Joe Walsh: Reduced tax rates will increase economic activity. |
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Technology Mike Pence: Riverboat gambling ok, but no electronic wagering. |
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War & Peace Andrea Zopp: Supports the Iran nuclear deal. James Durkin: Remove Saddam Hussein, with US troops if needed. Joe Walsh: Provide the troops needed in Afghanistan, like Iraqi surge. Tammy Duckworth: Iran is our enemy, but nuclear deal prevents Iranian nukes. |
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Welfare & Poverty Debbie Stabenow: Administration out of touch with struggling families. Donald Trump: New rule will cut SNAP benefits for 688,000. Joe Walsh: Abolish Fannie Mae; too much focus on home ownership. Nancy Pelosi: Instead of draconian rules, combat food insecurity. Sonny Perdue: Give helping hand, not infinitely giving hand. |
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