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from The Louisville Courier-Journal (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Adam Edelen: Unwavering support of women's right to health care decisions. Andy Beshear: I'm pro-choice and I support Roe v. Wade. John Kasich: Vetoed "fetal heartbeat" law (abortion ban after 6 weeks). Matt Bevin: Sued for closing state's only abortion provider. Mike DeWine: Supports "fetal heartbeat" law (abortion ban after 6 weeks). Robert Goforth: Heartbeat bill: no abortion beyond 6 weeks after conception. Robert Goforth: Introduced first version of the fetal heartbeat bill. Rocky Adkins: Pro-life, but follow the law of the land. |
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Budget & Economy Matt Bevin: No budget deal; let the sequester cuts take place. |
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Civil Rights Daniel Cameron: I don't believe this country is systemically racist. Jack Conway: Marriage is only between a man and a woman. |
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Corporations Andy Beshear: No consumption tax on basic needs; but ok on luxury goods. |
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Crime Andy Beshear: Justice for cold cases with backlog of untested rape kits. |
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Education Amy McGrath: Perform national service to get college aid. Andy Beshear: Won lawsuit to improve teacher retirement pensions. Andy Beshear: Don't change teacher pensions to 401(k)-style plan. Matt Bevin: Legislature should decide teacher pensions, not judges. Rocky Adkins: Better retirement pensions for teachers. |
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Energy & Oil Bruce Lunsford: Drill for oil in ANWR & offshore, as one of many things. Mitch McConnell: Has clout to implement GOP solutions for high gas prices. Rocky Adkins: Fund energy research; increase energy savings. |
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Environment Rocky Adkins: 1996: sponsored the Kentucky Tourism Development Act. |
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Families & Children Andy Beshear: Use A.G. office to rescue victims of human trafficking. Matt Bevin: Teachers ignore their kids when they protest for pensions. |
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Free Trade Daniel Cameron: Tariffs are how we liberate and rebuild our great country. |
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Government Reform Jamie Raskin: We cannot have presidents inciting mob violence. |
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Gun Control Morgan McGarvey: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. Charles Booker: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. Matt Bevin: Guns aren't problem in schools; kids in my school had guns. Matt Bevin: Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. Robert Goforth: Concealed carry at schools, bars, and businesses. Robert Goforth: Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. Rocky Adkins: Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. |
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Health Care Amy McGrath: Improve ACA; don't get rid of private insurance. Andy Beshear: Protect ObamaCare: lives hang in the balance. Andy Beshear: Protections for pre-existing conditions; stop lifetime caps. Charles Booker: Has diabetes & rationed insulin: need Medicare for All. Rocky Adkins: Survived cancer at age 35, with chemo & surgery. |
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Jobs Bruce Lunsford: Agrees with all issues that AFL-CIO has asked him to support. |
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Principles & Values Andy Beshear: Kickback investigation resulted in deputy's resignation. Bruce Lunsford: McConnell enables Bush & squandered 24 years in Senate. Dan Mongiardo: Bunning has conduct that is unbecoming of a US senator. Jim Bunning: Apologize for an inappropriate comment and look for the same. Mitch McConnell: After 24 years, one of the two leaders in the US Senate. Wesley Morgan: Supported Democrat after 2018 primary loss. Rand Paul: 2020 election "in many ways was stolen". |
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Social Security Adam Edelen: Fully fund government pensions; reform state system. Andy Beshear: State gaming will cover $43B unfunded state pension plan. Andy Beshear: No cuts to government pensions; find other revenue. Matt Bevin: 401(k)-style plan for state employee pensions struck down. Matt Bevin: More state contribution to $43B unfunded state pension plan. Robert Goforth: Fulfill state pensions--they're inviolable contracts. Rocky Adkins: No new burdens on people who've paid into pensions. Charles Booker: Raise wages; protect workers; strengthen Social Security. |
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Tax Reform Adam Edelen: No increased tax burden on poor and working Kentuckians. Mitch McConnell: Resolve to lower capital gains taxes. Robert Goforth: Numbers don't add up to switch income tax to sales tax. Rocky Adkins: Consumption taxes are unfair to lower income people. |
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Technology Mike Harmon: Kentucky taxpayers misled on statewide internet costs. |
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War & Peace Dan Mongiardo: Can�t allow troops to go into harm�s way without body armors. Jim Bunning: We have looked out for our troops. |
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Welfare & Poverty Matt Bevin: Random drug testing for welfare recipients. Robert Goforth: We cannot ignore the plight of people who need our help. |
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