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from Past and present Senate candidates from Idaho (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Michael Crapo: Limited to rape, incest, mother's life in imminent danger. Natalie Fleming: Stopping abortion at an abortion clinic is too late. Nels Mitchell: Support woman's right to make her own health decisions. |
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Budget & Economy Jerry Sturgill: Profitability driven by productivity, not pinching pennies. Jim Risch: Bailout plan needs more protection for taxpayers. Jim Risch: Government cannot replicate what businesses accomplish. Larry LaRocco: Bailout plan needed to get credit for small companies. Michael Crapo: Eliminate unnecessary and wasteful government spending. Nels Mitchell: No silly votes to shut down government; no budget blackmail. Paulette Jordan: Invest in infrastructure while interest rates are low. Rex Rammell: Over-regulation caused the economic disaster. |
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Civil Rights Jim Risch: States define marriage; Idaho prohibits same-sex. Michael Crapo: Safeguard traditional marriage; let states define. Michael Crapo: Flag is enduring symbol of nation's great history. Nancy Harris: Protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Paulette Jordan: Formed Idaho Voice, non-partisan voter rights group. Jim Risch: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Jim Risch: Permanently eliminate DEI initiatives in federal workforce. |
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Corporations Jerry Sturgill: Financial adviser, and turnaround CEO. Jim Risch: Jobs are created by private sector and not by government. Jim Risch: No tax incentive for repatriation of overseas jobs. Nels Mitchell: Subsidies to established corporations waste taxpayer money. |
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Crime Jim Risch: Hold criminals accountable & punish for crimes. Michael Crapo: Punish convicts to the highest extent of the law. |
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Drugs David Roth: For evidence-based programs to reduce substance abuse. David Roth: Runs organization focused on youth drug & alcohol prevention. Gary Peters: Implement voter legalization of medical marijuana. Michael Crapo: 2012: Pleaded guilty after DUI arrest, and apologized. |
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Education David Roth: Incentivize states to invest more in education. Jerry Sturgill: Investments in education are investments in our future. Jim Risch: Local decisions on education dollars, not federal. Michael Crapo: Preserve state and local decision-making authority. Nancy Harris: Education without massive debt. Nancy Harris: Protect public education from privatization. Natalie Fleming: Allow bankruptcy filers to clear student debt. Rex Rammell: Department of Education is unconstitutional; eliminate it. |
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Energy & Oil Jerry Sturgill: Energy law practice: finance & privatize electric utilities. Jerry Sturgill: Do more to reduce carbon emissions. Jim Risch: We're running out of oil; we must drill our way through this. Larry LaRocco: Create 14,000 new jobs by embracing new types of energy. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Splitting atoms murders atoms; no nuclear power. Nancy Harris: Supports Green New Deal as galvanizing momentum for change. Nels Mitchell: Oil & gas industries get huge subsidies despite high profits. Paulette Jordan: Respect our land, combat corporate greed on climate change. Paulette Jordan: Cap and trade, carbon fees on table for climate change. Rex Rammell: Lies about global warming will destroy our economy. |
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Environment Jerry Sturgill: Protect public lands by keeping federal control. Jim Risch: Manage public lands for multiple uses. Michael Crapo: Conservation and progress do not need to be at odds. Michael Crapo: Improve ESA with innovative collaborative species management. Nancy Harris: Enjoy clean air & clean water of our mountains & streams. Nels Mitchell: Committed to protecting our unique outdoor heritage. |
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Families & Children Michael Crapo: Strong families are bedrock of healthy society. Natalie Fleming: Respect, love everyone; support traditional family. Nels Mitchell: Strong supporter of the Violence Against Women Act. |
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Foreign Policy Jim Risch: OpEd: did nothing against Saudis for Khashoggi death. Jim Risch: Call on Iran to release those imprisoned for Christianity. Jim Risch: Hold China accountable for erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy. Michael Crapo: Vet refugees to keep out terrorists, but other Muslims ok. Nancy Harris: Stand up to Saudis for Khashoggi death. Robert Menendez: Unequivocal support for Hong Kong protests against China. Jim Risch: America does not recognize China's claim over Taiwan. |
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Free Trade Jerry Sturgill: His company recognized as "Cross-Border Deal of the Year". Jim Risch: Supported bill pushing back against China's trade practices. Nels Mitchell: End tax breaks for shipping American jobs overseas. Paulette Jordan: Farmers want trade, not government bailouts. |
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Government Reform David Roth: Leaders should look for solutions not votes. Jerry Sturgill: Sick of career politicians staying in office forever. Jim Risch: Gridlock results from two very different party philosophies. Michael Crapo: Excessive government regulation is an unnecessary drain. Nels Mitchell: No junkets; no gridlock; promises one term only. Nels Mitchell: OpEd: Pledging just one six-year term means he's "lame duck". |
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Gun Control Gary Peters: Common sense safety measures, including background checks. Jim Risch: Second Amendment is individual right that must be maintained. Jerry Sturgill: Keep guns from terrorists, but we have enough laws. Michael Crapo: I oppose all efforts to weaken the Second Amendment. Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard. Nels Mitchell: High priority on right to hunt & fish on public lands. |
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Health Care David Roth: Fix the gaps in the ACA, especially in under-served areas. Jim Risch: ObamaCare is a regulatory quagmire. Michael Crapo: Oppose Obamacare; government-run health care not the answer. Nancy Harris: Supported Medicare for All; regulate drug prices. Natalie Fleming: Universal Catastrophic Insurance for expenses over $50,000. Nels Mitchell: Most of ObamaCare is good; fix the parts that aren't. Paulette Jordan: Healthcare should be patient-centered, not profit-centered. |
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Homeland Security Jerry Sturgill: Maintain force structure needed for security of our nation. Jim Risch: Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. Jim Risch: We all agree that the military and NSA should be funded. Michael Crapo: Strong advocate for Idaho's Air Force Base & National Guard. Natalie Fleming: Fully prepared military but we must teach peace. Nels Mitchell: Maintain Mountain Home Air Force Base. Nels Mitchell: Staunch defender of Mountain Home Air Force Base. |
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Immigration David Roth: I support a pathway to citizenship for the DREAMers. Jerry Sturgill: Refugees contribute to society; don't close borders for fear. Jim Risch: First and foremost, we need to secure our borders. Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement realistically possible. Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement possible; no amnesty. Nancy Harris: Reform immigration and provide path to citizenship. Nels Mitchell: Idaho's farmers need immigration reform. Paulette Jordan: Address immigration, border security, enforcement separately. |
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Jobs Jerry Sturgill: People need a living wage. Jerry Sturgill: Wage inequality is unforgivable. Michael Crapo: Provide system for legal foreign workers in agriculture. |
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Principles & Values Janice McGeachin: Thank Trump for putting America first & keeping it great. Jerry Sturgill: LDS missionary in French Canada; then NYC financial lawyer. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Better if Ten Commandments were in our Constitution. Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Member of IAP party, but follows Constitution Party platform. Michael Crapo: Attending Town Hall meetings in all 200 Idaho cities. Michael Crapo: Town meetings in all 200 incorporated towns across Idaho. Nancy Harris: I am a fourth generation Idahoan, and an entrepreneur. Nancy Harris: If we're not running, we're not defending democracy. Natalie Fleming: Natalie has been through the literal fires of hell. Nels Mitchell: Never been within 150 miles of Harry Reid; not hand-picked. Nels Mitchell: Middle-of-the-road Democrat; I'll team up with Republicans. Nels Mitchell: Idaho needs Senator who gets to work, not "Senator No". Nels Mitchell: Most conservative voting record in Senate in 2013. Nels Mitchell: Served in state Senate and as Lt. Governor, then governor. Paulette Jordan: Will stay awake and work on country's business. Paulette Jordan: We need a complete shift to people-first policymaking. Paulette Jordan: Youngest person elected to the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council. |
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Social Security Jim Risch: Reform Social Security without privatization. Jim Risch: Gradual changes now to avoid lower benefits later. Michael Crapo: Examine a wide array of proposals to strengthen system. Nels Mitchell: The greatest generation earned their retirement security. Nels Mitchell: Fight efforts to cut or privatize entitlements. Jim Risch: Accusations about Republican cuts are not going to happen. |
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Tax Reform Jim Risch: I'll drop out if I got $53,000 in undisclosed tax relief. Jim Risch: No tax increases, but no cuts to entitlements nor veterans. Larry LaRocco: Risch got undisclosed personal $53,000 from his tax relief. Michael Crapo: We cannot tax our way to prosperity; simplify tax code. Nancy Harris: Tax the wealthy; ensure they pay their fair share. Paulette Jordan: Trump tax cut only benefitted rich, increased deficit. |
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Technology Jim Risch: Co-sponsored bill to protect small business from cyberattack. Paulette Jordan: Strengthen cybersecurity to prevent election interference. |
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War & Peace Nels Mitchell: Don't concentrate on Syria at the expense of home. |
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