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| 2024 Election: | Joe Biden's book | Kamala Harris' book | Donald Trump's book | JD Vance's book | 2024 Senate Debates |
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from Past and present Senate candidates from New Mexico (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Abortion Ben Ray Lujan: Roe v. Wade is law of the land; should not be overturned. Ben Ray Lujan: Ensure that abortion remains safe and legal. Ben Ray Lujan: NARAL Endorsement: Has a 100% pro-choice record. Bob Walsh: Right to privacy including all medical treatments. Gary Johnson: Personal aversion but recognizes as law of the land. Gavin Clarkson: Oppose taxpayer funded abortions, & Planned Parenthood. Gavin Clarkson: Ban late-term abortions; no tax dollars to fund abortions. Mark Ronchetti: Unborn babies just happen to be living inside their mother. Mark Ronchetti: Oppose late term abortion, support ban on federal funding. Mark Ronchetti: No federal funding for abortion. Martin Heinrich: Legal without restrictions, including Planned Parenthood. Mick Rich: Abortion rips the moral fabric of our nation. Mick Rich: Sees abortion as a divisive tragedy that must be stopped. Mick Rich: Life begins at conception; de-fund Planned Parenthood. Nella Domenici: Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare, but limited. |
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Budget & Economy Bob Walsh: Need surplus, not balanced budget, to reduce national debt. Gary Johnson: Cut government spending by 20%. Gary Johnson: Cut taxes and cut spending. Gavin Clarkson: Frack China: Seize Treasury bonds held by Communist China. Gavin Clarkson: Support Penny Plan: cut spending by 2% for 5 years in a row. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Create a "One-Stop-Shop" Business Portal to cut red tape. Mark Ronchetti: COVID: Responsibly re-open economy, help small businesses. Martin Heinrich: Measure distribution of growth, not just overall GDP growth. Mick Rich: Government red tape destroys job growth. Nella Domenici: She will protect taxpayers from wasteful spending. Nella Domenici: We suffer from inflation due to massive federal spending. Nella Domenici: Spending taxpayer dollars is not solution to every problem. Ben Ray Lujan: Budget cuts jeopardize our nation's economic competitiveness. |
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Civil Rights Ben Ray Lujan: Graded "A" by Center for Freethought Equality. Ben Ray Lujan: Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act. Ben Ray Lujan: Create true partnerships with Tribal communities. Ben Ray Lujan: Navajo Equality endorsement; indigenous LGBTQ advocates. Gavin Clarkson: Organizations such as Black Lives Matter divide this country. Mick Rich: Public leaders need to set example to help diffuse racism. |
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Corporations Gary Johnson: Scrap Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections. Martin Heinrich: Fund Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections. Mick Rich: Less government oversight but more federal funding. Mick Rich: Roll back Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections. |
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Crime Ben Ray Lujan: End for-profit prisons, cash bail, mandatory minimums. Ben Ray Lujan: Voted for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. Bob Walsh: Police should not be allowed to arrest without a warrant. Mark Ronchetti: Strongly opposes efforts to defund the police. Mark Ronchetti: Federal laws have teeth; we will go after criminals. Mark Ronchetti: COVID: relief bill releases violent criminals from prison. Mark Ronchetti: Welcomes federal intervention against violent crime. Mark Ronchetti: Federal economic relief would free violent criminals. Mark Ronchetti: Opposed to defunding the police. Nella Domenici: Back law enforcement with support and resources. Nella Domenici: Enforce laws so violent offenders face dire consequences. |
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Drugs Ben Ray Lujan: Change approach to minor non-violent marijuana arrests. Ben Ray Lujan: Hold opioid manufacturers accountable for role in epidemic. Ben Ray Lujan: Co-sponsored federal decriminalization of marijuana bill. Gavin Clarkson: Supports local drug courts & opioid treatment. Martin Heinrich: It's time to legalize marijuana. Mick Rich: Ending illegal drugs crossing the border will be #1 priority. Mick Rich: Opposes legalizing recreational use. Martin Heinrich: Rated A- by NORML: the War on Drugs has not made us safer. Ben Ray Lujan: Remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Education Ben Ray Lujan: Dismantle skyrocketing costs of higher education. Bob Walsh: Taxpayers shouldn't help pay off existing student loans. Gary Johnson: Competition improves choices. Gary Johnson: Cut Pell grants; eliminate all student loans. Gavin Clarkson: Concealed carry in the classroom for select teachers. Gavin Clarkson: Constitution doesn't mention education, so keep feds out. Gavin Clarkson: YOU agree to pay back student loans, not the taxpayers. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Focus on best education within our public school system. Mark Ronchetti: Give parents opportunity to choose the right public school. Martin Heinrich: Privatization especially hurts rural schools. Martin Heinrich: Address the significant loss in value of Pell Grants. Mick Rich: Supports vouchers, savings accounts, & scholarship programs. Mick Rich: Let Pell grants cover job training. Nella Domenici: Helped create charter schools, are all about optionality. |
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Energy & Oil Allen Weh: Explore every potential energy source, including oil & gas. Ben Ray Lujan: Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. Ben Ray Lujan: Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. Gary Johnson: Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role. Gavin Clarkson: Opposes Green New Deal; no fracking bans. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Unabashed support of the Green New Deal. Mark Ronchetti: Strongly opposes ban on fracking, safely done for 60 years. Mark Ronchetti: Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy. Mark Ronchetti: All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources. Mark Ronchetti: 50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands. Mark Ronchetti: Pro fracking and continue to use cost effective oil and gas. Martin Heinrich: Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change. Mick Rich: Make public lands accessible for energy production. Mick Rich: Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs. Mick Rich: Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence. Mick Rich: Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies. Tom Udall: Do it all, do it right. Nella Domenici: Will support an all-of-the-above approach to energy. Nella Domenici: Opposes radical climate change agenda. |
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Environment Allen Weh: Balance between conservation and welfare of human beings. Gary Johnson: EPA has an important role to play. Mark Ronchetti: Oppose environmental extremism; it crushes middle class. Mark Ronchetti: The Green New Deal is about socialism. Martin Heinrich: EPA needed to protect health & well-being. Mick Rich: Protects environment with sustainable construction. Mick Rich: Wants commercial use of natural resources on federal lands. Mick Rich: Cost-benefit analyses for environmental improvement projects. Mick Rich: Environment is fragile, but businesses are overregulated. Tom Udall: A founder of bipartisan International Conservation Caucus. |
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Families & Children Martin Heinrich: Early supporter of gay marriage. Mick Rich: Vote for opportunities to build jobs and help families. |
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Foreign Policy Allen Weh: Jihadi terrorists are face of evil that threatens our nation. Ben Ray Lujan: Congress should reassert authority over foreign policy. Gavin Clarkson: Declare independence from Communist China. Nella Domenici: The Israel-Hamas war is as much ours as it is Israel's. |
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Free Trade Ben Ray Lujan: Reckless trade wars have raised prices on everyday items. Gary Johnson: Tariffs hurt U.S. industries. Gavin Clarkson: Free trade is only free if it's truly fair. Gavin Clarkson: Supports "America First" trade policies. Mark Ronchetti: Review trade agreements; put American worker first. Mark Ronchetti: Protect jobs and national security before trading with China. Martin Heinrich: Tariffs are sledgehammer where surgical approach needed. Mick Rich: Current trade with China is not fair;impose tariffs. Ben Ray Lujan: Trump's tariffs are attacks on working families. |
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Government Reform Allen Weh: Political spending is free speech: don't limit it. Ben Ray Lujan: No campaign money from NRA, nor other company lobbyists. Gary Johnson: Let corporations donate as much money as they want. Gary Johnson: Voter ID disproportionately restricts Hispanic voters. Gavin Clarkson: Getting government out of the way will grow economy. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Supports same day voter registration & early voting. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: No campaign money from company lobbying groups. Martin Heinrich: Overturn Citizens United via Democracy for All Amendment. Martin Heinrich: Voter ID disproportionately affects minority communities. Mick Rich: The government is killing our jobs with regulations. Tom Udall: Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. Tom Udall: Abolish Electoral College; extend vote to DC & territories. Tom Udall: Introduced amendment to reverse Citizens United. Tom Udall: Fought for filibuster reform: favors the talking filibuster. Nella Domenici: Against never-ending regulations imposing costly compliance. Nella Domenici: Important to enact laws that only eligible citizens vote. |
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Gun Control Ben Ray Lujan: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. Gary Johnson: More gun laws make us less safe. Gavin Clarkson: No ban on assault weapons; defend 2nd amendment. Gavin Clarkson: Self-defense is a God-given fundamental human right. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Refused to certify proposed petition on new gun control law. Mark Ronchetti: Gun owner and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Mark Ronchetti: Opposes a ban of semi-automatic rifles. Mark Ronchetti: Supports 2nd amendment and background checks. Martin Heinrich: Ban bump stocks; ban sales to federal no-fly list. Mick Rich: 2nd Amendment is a God-given right. Mick Rich: Supports 2nd Amendment rights including "assault rifles". Mick Rich: Background checks on all firearm purchases, no exceptions. Mick Rich: No restrictions on semi-automatic weapons nor silencers. |
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Health Care Allen Weh: The IRS should not supervise ObamaCare. Ben Ray Lujan: Cancer diagnosis shouldn't lead to bankruptcy or home loss. Ben Ray Lujan: Supports $100 million to expand children's healthcare. Ben Ray Lujan: Increased funding for birth control and related services. Ben Ray Lujan: Co-sponsor of Medicare for All. Bob Walsh: Eliminate Federal healthcare, including Medicare & Medicaid. Gary Johnson: Free-market approach to health coverage instead of ObamaCare. Gavin Clarkson: No single-payer; repeal ObamaCare. Gavin Clarkson: Competition and choice are only options to lower costs. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Supports national health insurance plan and Medicare-for-All. Mark Ronchetti: Opposes government-run Medicare for All, socialist ideas. Mark Ronchetti: Against single payer, patients would lose their doctors. Mark Ronchetti: Absolute no to government single payer health care. Martin Heinrich: No Medicare work rules; support ObamaCare. Michelle Lujan-Grisham: Against religious exemptions for medical professionals. Mick Rich: Reinstate free market model for health insurance. Mick Rich: Wants to replace Obama Care with free market insurance. Mick Rich: Allow insurance plans to be sold across state lines. Mick Rich: Restore a free-market approach to health insurance. Tom Udall: Protect Medicare & Medicaid to preserve retirement security. Nella Domenici: Protect Medicare for retirees; no to Medicare for All. Nella Domenici: Prioritize lower prescription drug costs, and mental health. |
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Homeland Security Allen Weh: Oxymoron to cut military spending while al-Qaeda is growing. Allen Weh: AdWatch: ISIL terrorist is face of evil that threatens us. Ben Ray Lujan: Key mission to fight for veterans access to health care. Ben Ray Lujan: Reverse past & present LGBTQ discrimination in military. Bob Walsh: Threat from terrorism is government trampling on our rights. Mark Ronchetti: Increased defense spending brings jobs to state. Mark Ronchetti: Protect veterans benefits, wider array of services. Mick Rich: Strong military is essential for our protection. Mick Rich: Military & 1st responders deserve best training & equipment. Mick Rich: Department of Veteran Affairs is a shameful failure. Tom Udall: Co-wrote 21st Century G.I. Bill to help returning veterans. |
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Immigration Ben Ray Lujan: Comprehensive immigration reform must be fair and just. Ben Ray Lujan: Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. Gavin Clarkson: I support not just the wall, but a high-tech wall. Gavin Clarkson: Oppose amnesty and path to citizenship, with exceptions. Gavin Clarkson: End birthright citizenship; oppose amnesty. Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Border policy should treat people like humans. John Sanchez: Combat employment of illegals, after caught doing so. Mark Ronchetti: Against amnesty, close the asylum loophole. Mark Ronchetti: Eliminate sanctuary city laws around the country. Mark Ronchetti: Amnesty incentivizes even more illegal immigration. Mark Ronchetti: Opposes illegal immigration and sanctuary cities. Martin Heinrich: Arizona anti-immigrant law is racial profiling. Martin Heinrich: Arizona anti-immigrant law is racial profiling. Martin Heinrich: Tough but fair path to earned citizenship, including DACA. Mick Rich: Border Patrol lacks manpower for drug import corridor. Mick Rich: Wants immigration pattern stopped before considering pathway. Mick Rich: We can only accept so many immigrants, but let's negotiate. Mick Rich: New policy on applicant merit, not family relationships. Mick Rich: Illegals must leave & apply for citizenship like anyone. Nella Domenici: Erect physical barriers; reinstate "Remain in Mexico". |
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Jobs Ben Ray Lujan: Republicans blocking bills to end pay discrimination. Ben Ray Lujan: Unions built the middle class in our country. Ben Ray Lujan: Raise the minimum wage, lower taxes for working families. Gary Johnson: Eliminate federal minimum wage instead of raising it. Mark Ronchetti: Lowering taxes for small business will create jobs. Mark Ronchetti: Supports right to work laws. Martin Heinrich: Raise minimum wage from $7.25 to $15. Mick Rich: Remove regulations that discourage hiring, like minimum wage. Tom Udall: AdWatch: Protect jobs at military bases & national labs. Tom Udall: Supports the Paycheck Fairness Act: equal pay for equal work. Nella Domenici: Higher minimum wage loses jobs . |
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Principles & Values Ben Ray Lujan: Assistant Speaker of US House; son of speaker of NM House. Gary Johnson: Endorsed by Rand Paul; asks Dem to drop out of Senate race. Gary Johnson: Fiscally conservative and socially cool. Gavin Clarkson: Christian, conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-Israel. Gavin Clarkson: Had to prove New Mexico is a state to get married. Gavin Clarkson: Democratic processes can include voices of religious people. Heather Wilson: AdWatch: Third generation Air Force. Mark Ronchetti: Senator should put the people of New Mexico first. Mark Ronchetti: Hate for opponents can't be stronger than love of New Mexico. Mark Ronchetti: America the greatest nation on Earth, not afraid to say so. Mark Ronchetti: A proud New Mexican conservative. Mick Rich: Grid header. Tom Udall: Lost campaigns in 1982 and 1988 before winning in 1998. Nella Domenici: Daughter of late Sen. Pete Domenici. Nella Domenici: Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. |
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Social Security Allen Weh: Prioritize cuts to fast-growing entitlements. Bob Walsh: Transition to a voluntary system as soon as possible. Gary Johnson: Some or all of Social Security should be privatized. Gavin Clarkson: Put the Trust Fund in a lockbox with no government key. Martin Heinrich: Signed Social Security Protectors Pledge. Tom Udall: If you paid into system, you can rely on benefits. Ben Ray Lujan: Privatization means gutting the promise our seniors earned. |
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Tax Reform Ben Ray Lujan: Voted against 2017 tax cuts as fiscally irresponsible. Gavin Clarkson: Pass payroll tax cut, make permanent full expensing. Mark Ronchetti: Against government raising taxes & reaching into our lives. Martin Heinrich: Trump tax cuts do little for working families. Mick Rich: Low taxes creates job opportunities. Mick Rich: No need for businesses to make decisions based on taxes. Mick Rich: Support Trump tax bill; 80% get a pay cut. Mick Rich: Trump tax cuts stimulated investment & job creation. |
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Technology Allen Weh: Joint federal-state grants for water infrastructure projects. Ben Ray Lujan: LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure. Ben Ray Lujan: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. Gary Johnson: Left NM with new highways and a billion-dollar surplus. Gary Johnson: Opposes Net Neutrality; government shouldn't regulate. Martin Heinrich: Supports Net Neutrality; reverse FCC's repeal. Martin Heinrich: More federal spending on transportation infrastructure. Martin Heinrich: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. Mick Rich: Rebuilding crumbling infrastructure will create employment. Mick Rich: Move funds from useless programs to rebuild infrastructure. Mick Rich: More federal spending on infrastructure repair. Tom Udall: FactCheck: Los Alamos budget stable but Recession cost jobs. Tom Udall: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico. Martin Heinrich: Federal funds for semiconductor manufacturing in NM. |
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War & Peace Allen Weh: Nuclear Iran is unacceptable to Israel and US. Gavin Clarkson: Get out of Afghanistan; stay out of Syria. Gavin Clarkson: Need evidence & Congressional approval to trike North Korea. Tom Udall: Chemical weapons are despicable, but avoid Syrian civil war. Nella Domenici: Hamas must be destroyed; Israel-Hamas war is ours too. |
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Welfare & Poverty Ben Ray Lujan: End "lunch shaming" for students who can't afford lunch. |
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