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from Past and present Senate candidates from Ohio (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Bernie Moreno: All human life is precious. Jim Renacci: De-fund Planned Parenthood; 100% pro-life. Josh Mandel: Endorsed by Ohio Right to Life PAC. Josh Mandel: Umbilical blood is ethical source of stem cells. Josh Mandel: I believe in protecting life. Josh Mandel: Signed pledge to oppose abortion on demand without exception. Josh Mandel: Prohibit abortion at first sign of fetal heartbeat. Josh Mandel: Prohibit abortion at first sign of fetal heartbeat. Michael Pryce: ObamaCare makes doctors commit abortions against their will. Mike Gibbons: Opposes abortion as a woman's unrestricted right. P.G. Sittenfeld: Unwavering supporter of a woman's right to choose. Sherrod Brown: Women should make their own health care decisions. Sherrod Brown: Trust women to make their own healthcare decisions. Ted Strickland: Supports some restrictions but Planned Parenthood ok. JD Vance: Abortion rights should be regulated by state legislatures . Tim Ryan: Late term abortion only when something tragic is happening. Tim Ryan: Abortion rights should codify Roe v. Wade standards. Matt Dolan: As a Catholic, protecting sanctity of human life is personal. Frank LaRose: Prevent taxpayer-funded abortions for public employees. JD Vance: Unborn babies are not inconveniences to be discarded. Bernie Moreno: Absolutely pro-life; no exception. Sherrod Brown: Restore Roe v. Wade abortion protection. |
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Budget & Economy Bernie Moreno: Make unemployment benefits a mechanism of last resort. Bernie Moreno: Put our fiscal house in order; cut spending. Jane Timken: We need to get back to fiscal responsibility. Jim Renacci: Obama federal stimulus was a failed experiment. Matt Dolan: Supports bipartisan infrastructure bill that Trump opposes. Mike Gibbons: Market-led recovery instead of stimulus. Mike Gibbons: We need to get our economy back on track. P.G. Sittenfeld: Trickle-down economics has not worked for vast majority. P.G. Sittenfeld: Make big banks split their commercial & investment practices. Rob Portman: Budget director for President George W. Bush. Ted Strickland: Turnaround Ohio: invest in innovation and entrepreneurship. Tim Ryan: Give American manufacturing the tools it needs to grow. JD Vance: Spending like American Rescue Plan drove up costs . Tim Ryan: CHIPS Act is all about reshoring high-end manufacturing jobs. Tim Ryan: Spending like American Rescue Plan creates Ohio jobs. Frank LaRose: Championed adopting federal balanced budget amendment. Bernie Moreno: Cut government spending and end inflation. Frank LaRose: Cut taxes; reduce waste; cut regulations. |
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Civil Rights Bernie Moreno: The Speech Police must be stopped. Bernie Moreno: Glosses over company's support for LGBTQ non-discrimination. Jane Timken: Critical race theory seeks to stoke racial flames. JD Vance: Generals should read less about white rage, whatever that is. JD Vance: Black Lives Matter movement destroyed many towns and cities. JD Vance: OpEd: Mocked AOC for Native American phrase for non-binary. Matt Dolan: For Fairness Act, against transgirls in girls' athletics. Mike Gibbons: Opposes same-sex marriage. P.G. Sittenfeld: Saying "black lives matter" recognizes institutional racism. Sherrod Brown: Voted against the Patriot Act because it is unpatriotic. Frank LaRose: Introduced LGBTQ non-discrimination bill in state senate. JD Vance: Enforce Court decision ending college affirmative action. Bernie Moreno: 2014: Gay Games are a chance to celebrate diversity. Sherrod Brown: Ban discrimination on sexual orientation & gender identity. Frank LaRose: No taxpayer funds for gender transition services . Frank LaRose: Disagree with Critical Race Theory (CRT). Matt Dolan: No reparations on basis of race; no identity politics. |
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Corporations Bernie Moreno: Big corporations are becoming as bad as big government. Jane Timken: Cut corporate tax from 25% if Biden raises from 21%. JD Vance: Woke capital directly connected to plundering of society. Jim Renacci: 2010 bailout closed my car dealership; Feds shouldn't pick. Josh Mandel: Businesses hurt by complicated taxes & aggressive regulation. Josh Mandel: Auto bailout was un-American; I won't be the bailout Senator. Lee Fisher: Experienced negotiating with companies to stay in Ohio. Rob Portman: More favorable policy: encourage business development. Rob Portman: More than 70 company tours & plant visits, to stay in touch. Sherrod Brown: Supported auto industry bailout as fighting for middle class. Sherrod Brown: CFPB stops Wall Street from calling the shots on the budget. Sherrod Brown: Invest in our small businesses and American manufacturing. Matt Dolan: Permanently extend small business income tax deduction . Sherrod Brown: Corporations have too much power in the economy. |
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Crime Bernie Moreno: We need to restore respect for law and order in this country. Bernie Moreno: We must stand together to "defend the police". Jane Timken: I will always "Back the Blue," not defund the police. JD Vance: Violent crime spike because police afraid to do their jobs. Josh Mandel: Voted YES on lethal force against home intruders. Mike Gibbons: Stricter punishment reduces crime. P.G. Sittenfeld: Mandatory minimum sentencing causes black mass incarceration. Sherrod Brown: Provide police with de-escalation training. Frank LaRose: Oppose defunding the police; protect qualified immunity. Bernie Moreno: Demoralizing the police is the goal of the radical left. Jon Husted: Most important government function: protect people, property. |
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Drugs Bernie Moreno: Get tough on the illicit distribution and sale of opioids. Jim Renacci: Opposes recreational marijuana legalization. John Kasich: Longer prison sentences for fentanyl-related offenses. Mike Gibbons: Marijuana is not a gateway drug. P.G. Sittenfeld: Marijuana legalization & tight regulation. P.G. Sittenfeld: Reform outdated marijuana laws that penalize possession. Rob Portman: No legalization; focus instead on drug prevention. Sherrod Brown: Supports medical legalization; opposes federal intervention. Ted Strickland: Medical cannabis is a "no-brainer"; decriminalize now. Ted Strickland: Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana. Tim Ryan: Advocated for treatment & diversion in lieu of incarceration. JD Vance: Close the border to end drug trafficking zone. JD Vance: Border wall would stop flow of fentanyl. Frank LaRose: Led effort increasing penalties for opioid epidemic . Sherrod Brown: FEND Off Fentanyl Act: stop flow from China & Mexico. Sherrod Brown: Supports banking access for those in the marijuana industry. Bernie Moreno: Marijuana leads to schizophrenia: a gateway drug. |
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Education Bernie Moreno: I will fight hard to expand school choice. Jane Timken: Local control of education, not critical race theory. Jim Renacci: Strong historical supporter of vouchers for private schools. Jim Renacci: No role for government to reduce student loan interest rates. Joe Schiavoni: Protect students from failing online charter schools. Josh Mandel: Local school districts should have autonomy. Josh Mandel: Local school districts should have autonomy. Mike Gibbons: Vouchers for school choice. Sherrod Brown: Longtime opponent of vouchers for private schools. Sherrod Brown: Reduce student loan interest rates; increase Pell Grants. Ted Strickland: Criticizes $71M in charter school funding for rigged report. Tim Ryan: I've pushed for social and emotional learning in our schools. Tim Ryan: People who didn't go to college need help as well. Matt Dolan: Expand school choice; stop the creep of Critical Race Theory. Frank LaRose: Children hurt by the big government education establishment. Bernie Moreno: Stop bailout for rich kids (no student loan forgiveness). Sherrod Brown: Cancel student debt: NOW is the time. Frank LaRose: Forgiving student loans shifts financial burden. |
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Energy & Oil Bernie Moreno: Unleash American energy sources. Bernie Moreno: Doesn't believe electric cars are the right answer. Jane Timken: Oil and gas are essential for energy and jobs. JD Vance: Subsidizing electric vehicle technology helps China, not US. Jim Renacci: Opposed EPA regulating greenhouse gases. Josh Mandel: Use responsibly the natural resources we're blessed to have. Josh Mandel: Supports expansion of oil drilling and fracking. Josh Mandel: Climate research inconclusive & riddled with fraud. Josh Mandel: Attacked "war on coal": Over! Our! Dead! Bodies! Josh Mandel: Supports expansion of oil drilling and fracking. Josh Mandel: Climate research inconclusive & riddled with fraud. Mike Gibbons: Opposes prioritizing green energy. P.G. Sittenfeld: I'm strongly opposed to the Keystone XL pipeline. Rob Portman: Human activity contributes to climate change; but no laws. Sherrod Brown: Pretending that climate change isn't happening is dangerous. Sherrod Brown: $30 billion to transition manufacturers to clean energy. Ted Strickland: Stay out of Keystone XL discussions; it doesn't involve Ohio. Ted Strickland: Tackle the challenge of catastrophic climate change. Tim Ryan: We must get serious about reducing carbon emissions. Tim Ryan: No fossil fuel donations was only for presidential campaign. Bernie Moreno: Biden's energy policy is why we're not energy independent. Frank LaRose: End restrictions on oil/gas leasing, pipeline construction. Bernie Moreno: Yes coal, gas, and oil; no solar and wind. Sherrod Brown: Aggressive action to combat climate change. Frank LaRose: Wind and solar are not economically viable without subsidies. JD Vance: Climate is changing; solution is nuclear power. |
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Environment JD Vance: EPA Admin: Vance will oppose arbitrary regulatory burdens. Jim Renacci: Reduce funding for Environmental Protection Administration. Joe Schiavoni: $100M to address water quality with sewer improvements. Josh Mandel: Environmental regulations beyond common sense; killing jobs. Josh Mandel: Environmental regulations beyond common sense; killing jobs. Mike Gibbons: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Sherrod Brown: Maintain funding for Environmental Protection Administration. Ted Strickland: Safeguard clean air and water for future generations. JD Vance: Environmental justice policies ship jobs to China. Tim Ryan: Protect streams from the impact of coal mining. Bernie Moreno: Loosen environmental regulations. Sherrod Brown: Environmental stewardship is an ongoing responsibility. Frank LaRose: No ESG: don't invest based on environment. Sherrod Brown: EPA should reject proposed rules limiting steel emissions. |
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Families & Children JD Vance: Expanded childcare favors affluent over working class. Jim Renacci: Marriage should be between one man & one woman. P.G. Sittenfeld: Fight for the right to paid sick days. Sherrod Brown: Practicing family values means loving all God's children. JD Vance: Don't be too quick to leave a marriage to violent spouse. JD Vance: Divorce might be better for mom & dad, but not for the kids. JD Vance: Get rid of marriage penalty; make it easier to raise family. Frank LaRose: Children are a gift from God and not an inconvenience. Frank LaRose: Marriage is a God-ordained union of one man and one woman. |
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Foreign Policy Bernie Moreno: China unleashed coronavirus, socialist/fascist ideology. Bernie Moreno: Always, always, put America First! Bernie Moreno: United States must always stand unequivocally with Israel. Jane Timken: Stand up for Israel, Iran is a threat to Israel and US. Jane Timken: BDS movement antisemitic, would push back with legislation. Jane Timken: Abraham Accords have been a significant development. Jane Timken: Advocates strong and public support for Israel. Jane Timken: I will always work to advance policies that weaken Iran. Mike Gibbons: Support American Exceptionalism. Morgan Harper: Israel has right to exist; so does Palestine. Ted Strickland: Support Iran nuke treaty; opposes ground troops against ISIS. JD Vance: Put Americans first in response to Russia-Ukraine war. Bernie Moreno: Stop Chinese communist party from taking our data and land. Matt Dolan: Strong believer that America must be a presence in the world. Frank LaRose: Oppose communist aggression, counter Iranian terror. Matt Dolan: Selectively help countries: pro-Israel and anti-China. Jon Husted: Put financial pressure on Russia for them to withdraw. Sherrod Brown: Supported military aid to Israel & humanitarian aid to Gaza. |
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Free Trade Bernie Moreno: Only support trade agreements that put American jobs first. JD Vance: U.S. companies struggle with unfair competition from China. Jim Renacci: Seeks balance between tariffs, free trade & fair trade. Josh Mandel: Criticizes opponent for helping move jobs to China. Lee Fisher: More stringent policy: discourage companies moving overseas. Lee Fisher: Trade agreements should be fair and enforced. Mike DeWine: Tariffs against dumping steel, & give fines to US companies. Mike Gibbons: Support & expand free trade. Morgan Harper: Don't let tech companies limit liability in trade deals. Rob Portman: Pass more trade agreements to increase Ohio exports. Rob Portman: Served as trade representative under Pres. George W. Bush. Rob Portman: Negotiated fast-track under Bush; but slowing it under Obama. Rob Portman: Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. Ron Wyden: Key supporter of fast-track trade-promotion authority. Sherrod Brown: Supports fair trade; opposes exporting jobs. Sherrod Brown: Trade agreements have sold out the middle class. Sherrod Brown: Longtime critic of NAFTA; re-negotiate to help Ohio workers. Sherrod Brown: Tax auto company foreign profits; then discounts in US. JD Vance: Raise taxes on companies that ship jobs overseas. Jon Husted: The message to manufacturers is 'Make it in America'. Sherrod Brown: I've seen tariffs can work if they're well thought through. |
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Government Reform Bernie Moreno: All politicians do is talk; I strongly support term limits. Bernie Moreno: Cut red tape and reduce regulatory burden on economy. Jane Timken: There was widespread fraud in 2020's election. Jane Timken: Democrats want to rig every election going forward. JD Vance: End mail-in voting bonanza, make Election Day a holiday. JD Vance: Investigate 2020 election, but we already know what happened. JD Vance: Universal voter ID, but make it easier to get. Jim Renacci: Corporate political donations are protected political speech. Josh Mandel: Does not accept gifts in public office. Josh Mandel: Public officials should disclose more than is required. Josh Mandel: No government bailout that I would ever support. Josh Mandel: Time will prove widespread fraud & 2020 election stolen. Josh Mandel: Would allow churches to endorse candidates. Josh Mandel: Will co-sponsor and vote for U.S. Term Limits Amendment. Josh Mandel: Over time we'll see election was stolen from Trump. Josh Mandel: Would allow churches to endorse candidates. Mike Gibbons: Opposes making voter registration easier. P.G. Sittenfeld: Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. P.G. Sittenfeld: The right to cast a ballot is under assault. Sherrod Brown: Special interests shouldn't have louder voice than families. Sherrod Brown: Photo-ID rules discourage people from voting. Ted Strickland: Citizens United lets billionaires' dark money buy elections. Ted Strickland: Overturn Citizens United with constitutional amendment. Tim Ryan: End deeply partisan way district lines are drawn. Bernie Moreno: Wants Constitutional convention to propose term limits. Frank LaRose: Election integrity can become undone if Democrats win. Bernie Moreno: Support voter ID laws: Easy to vote, hard to cheat. Sherrod Brown: Expand early voting & voting by mail. Bernie Moreno: America is last best hope; fight like hell to protect this. Matt Dolan: Support strong election integrity laws. |
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Gun Control Bernie Moreno: Protect 2nd Amendment and the entire Constitution. Bernie Moreno: Our Second Amendment is currently under threat. JD Vance: Grandmother gave tough love, discipline; owned 19 handguns. Jim Renacci: No ban on assault weapons nor high capacity magazines. Mike Gibbons: Absolute right to gun ownership. P.G. Sittenfeld: We need Senators who'll stand up to extreme gun lobby. P.G. Sittenfeld: We have more mass murders because we have more guns. Sherrod Brown: Ban on assault weapons & high capacity magazines. Ted Strickland: OpEd: Worked for anti-gun group, but never renounced NRA. Ted Strickland: 2010: Pro-gun & NRA endorsed; 2016: end gun epidemic. Ted Strickland: Supports background checks; close terror watchlist loophole. Matt Dolan: Keep firearm dealers open during pandemic-related shutdowns. Bernie Moreno: I'm an absolutist on the Second Amendment. Sherrod Brown: Funding for crisis intervention; disarm domestic abusers. |
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Health Care Jane Timken: Obamacare was a government takeover of our healthcare. Jane Timken: COVID: No new mask mandates; no mandated vaccines in schools. Jim Renacci: Key to affordable healthcare is increasing competition. Josh Mandel: Why shut down schools & small businesses for COVID? Josh Mandel: ObamaCare is job killer: prefers physician-owned hospitals. Josh Mandel: ACA a job killer, physician-owned hospitals an alternative. Lee Fisher: Supports new healthcare reform law. Michael Pryce: ObamaCare intimidates doctors to withhold treatment. Mike Gibbons: Opposes ObamaCare. Rob Portman: Repeal new health reform; it's a job killer. Sherrod Brown: Repealing ObamaCare would devastate Ohio children. Ted Strickland: Improve ObamaCare: repeal Cadillac Tax; negotiate Rx drugs. Tim Ryan: Reauthorize the Healthy Start for Infants program. JD Vance: Opposes legalizing aid-in-dying . JD Vance: Let individuals (and parents) decide on vaccinations. Bernie Moreno: Obamacare had zero to do with affordability. Sherrod Brown: Cap insulin at $35; reduce drug costs for Medicare . Frank LaRose: No vaccine requirements; don't expand beyond Medicare. Matt Dolan: No vaccine mandates nor any one-size-fits-all mandates. Jon Husted: Get savings by removing illegal immigrants from Medicaid. Sherrod Brown: Worried about Ohioans losing health insurance coverage. |
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Homeland Security Bernie Moreno: A strong American military is the only way to ensure peace. Jane Timken: Supports investing in our military and veterans. Josh Mandel: AdWatch: served as Marine in Iraq; grandson of a soldier. Josh Mandel: Supported reinstatement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Josh Mandel: Claims Muslim civil rights group CAIR has terrorism ties. Josh Mandel: Supported reinstatement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Josh Mandel: Claims Muslim civil rights group has terrorism ties. Lee Fisher: Let anyone serve who is willing; end don't-ask-don't-tell. Mike DeWine: Brown voted 10 times to cut intelligence spending. Mike DeWine: I don't have confidence in Rumsfeld. Mike Gibbons: Expand the military. Rob Portman: Let the military decide on don't-ask-don't-tell. Sherrod Brown: Voted every time in favor of final intelligence budgets. Sherrod Brown: Screen returning veterans for PTSD, and offer entitlements. Frank LaRose: Underfunding military is biggest threat to national security. Matt Dolan: Islamic terrorism remains a clear threat . Jon Husted: Invest hundreds of millions in next-generation weapons. |
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Immigration Bernie Moreno: Illegal immigrants haven't earned honor of citizenship. Bernie Moreno: My parents came here legally to escape socialism. Bernie Moreno: I support building a wall on Southern border. Jane Timken: Oppose open borders, amnesty for illegal immigrants. Jane Timken: AdWatch: Opposes amnesty to 12 million illegal immigrants. JD Vance: Those who complain about southern border get called racist. Jim Renacci: Overturn DACA program: no legal status for DREAMers. Josh Mandel: We need a fighter who will fight to build the wall. Josh Mandel: Ban sanctuary cities; jail mayors who try to establish them. Josh Mandel: Suspended by Twitter for poll on crimes by "illegals". Josh Mandel: We need a fighter who will fight to build the wall. Josh Mandel: Ban sanctuary cities, jail mayors who try to establish them. Mike Gibbons: Opposes pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. P.G. Sittenfeld: Common-sense pathway to citizenship but not amnesty. Sherrod Brown: Support DACA program: legal status for DREAMers. Ted Strickland: Fix broken system with comprehensive immigration reform. Bernie Moreno: Deport those who illegally invaded our border. Sherrod Brown: Resources for Border Patrol agents; expedite asylum process. Frank LaRose: I saw firsthand the invasion at our southern border. Matt Dolan: First, fix porous borders with surveillance and personnel. Jon Husted: Find a compromise; deport lawbreakers; find a legal pathway. |
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Jobs Jim Renacci: No increase in federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $10.10. John Kasich: No local vote on $15 minimum wage; keep $8.10. Lee Fisher: OpEd: In charge of job creation when Ohio lost 400,000 jobs. Lee Fisher: Incentive for Ohio jobs rather than breaks for jobs overseas. Mike Gibbons: Opposes affirmative action hiring. Rob Portman: High unemployment rate creates Ohio brain drain. Sherrod Brown: Increase federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $15. Tim Ryan: My experience is focusing on workers and their families. Tim Ryan: It can't be businesses versus workers; this is a partnership. JD Vance: Raising minimum wage to $15 is solution from the 1960s. Bernie Moreno: UAW is holding car companies hostage. Bernie Moreno: Minimum wage is never intended to be a livable wage. Sherrod Brown: Introduced PRO Act: protect workers' right to unionize. Bernie Moreno: Americans want to work, not be dependent on government. |
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Principles & Values Bernie Moreno: Stop socialism, cancel culture, & corruption. Bernie Moreno: Running to protect the American dream. Bernie Moreno: We need to protect Trump's victories & amazing achievements. Bernie Moreno: Confirm judges to defend Constitution and state's rights. Bernie Moreno: Tried to buy Cleveland Indians to prevent name change. Bernie Moreno: Defended fellow candidate against antisemitic advertisement. Jane Timken: Advance the Trump agenda without fear or hesitation. Jane Timken: Second Trump impeachment was unconstitutional and a sham. Jane Timken: I denounce QAnon, I don't agree with them. Jane Timken: Supports Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. Jane Timken: My opponent should resign for voting to impeach Trump. Jane Timken: We should be doubling down on faith at universities. Jane Timken: AdWatch: Stop socialist agenda; teach kids to be patriots! JD Vance: Leaders conspire to make life harder for normal Americans. JD Vance: Willing to wade through a little crap to save this country. JD Vance: Critical of Trump in 2016, enthusiastic supporter in 2020. JD Vance: Wokeness will make everything boring and ugly. JD Vance: Public policy views aligned with Catholic social teaching. Josh Mandel: OpEd: Missed 14 monthly meetings as Ohio Treasurer. Josh Mandel: Stand up for the Trump America first agenda. Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor. Josh Mandel: OpEd: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups. Josh Mandel: We exercise freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. Josh Mandel: It's time we remind everyone of God's importance. Josh Mandel: Supports President Trump's America first Agenda. Josh Mandel: Pulverize the "uni-party," no desire to be part of that club. Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor. Josh Mandel: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups. Lee Fisher: I'm just as angry at Washington insiders as you are. Lee Fisher: Ohio voters are mad as hell over Republican policies. Mark Pukita: AdWatch: anti-Semitic for saying "My opponent is Jewish"? Matt Dolan: Need leader to oppose widening chasm of Democratic socialism. Mike DeWine: Worked in a bi-partisan manner to get things done. Mike DeWine: Brown does not represent the mainstream of Ohio. Mike Gibbons: Keep God in the public sphere. Mike Gibbons: Running to help people achieve their American Dreams. Mike Gibbons: We need to stand up to cancel culture. Morgan Harper: Saved by foster care system, adoptive mother. Rob Portman: If you like the way things are going, support my opponent. Rob Portman: A top adviser to President George W. Bush. Sherrod Brown: Endorsed by conservative group that cares about tax fairness. Sherrod Brown: AdWatch: nepotistic hiring practices at the state treasury. Tim Ryan: Incorporated yoga into his presidential run. Tim Ryan: Respects footballer Baker Mayfield for his grit & resiliency. JD Vance: 2020 election was stolen by very powerful people . Bernie Moreno: Priority: what is good for American workers and families? Bernie Moreno: Need a new generation with some spine to put America First. Frank LaRose: Great progress for freedom for all makes America exceptional. JD Vance: 2016: Trump reprehensible; 2020: evolved to support Trump. JD Vance: Known as the "Trump Whisperer" for explaining his support. JD Vance: 2016: Trump makes people I care about afraid. JD Vance: Churches integral to civic engagement since the founding. Frank LaRose: Respect exercise of faith; I'm strong with Christian faith. Matt Dolan: Supports long tradition of faith-based charities. Matt Dolan: Instilled with Catholic values of faith, work, & service. Sherrod Brown: Don't compromise the things we stand for as a nation. |
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Social Security Jim Renacci: Allow workers to privately invest portion of payroll taxes. Josh Mandel: Raise retirement age, but not for Baby Boomers or older. Lee Fisher: No benefit cuts; don't raise retirement age. Mike Gibbons: Opt-out of Social Security. Rob Portman: Bush's proposal was sound, but I'm not for privatization. Rob Portman: Supported Bush's privatization, but no longer supports it. Sherrod Brown: Don't raise retirement age; system has been reliable. Sherrod Brown: No full nor partial privatization of Social Security. Ted Strickland: No Social Security privatization. Tim Ryan: Repeal offsets that reduce Social Security payments. Matt Dolan: Courageous to discuss privatizing Social Security . |
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Tax Reform Bernie Moreno: People should keep more of their hard-earned money. Bernie Moreno: Protect historic tax cuts signed by Trump. Jane Timken: Taxes would stifle economy, destroy jobs, harm families. Jane Timken: Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge opposing tax increases. JD Vance: Tax "social justice" nonprofits, pay down their endowments. Jim Renacci: Trump tax cuts enable companies to invest in innovation. Josh Mandel: Eliminate the death tax; it's an unjust double taxation. Josh Mandel: I'm proud to pledge for lower taxes. Lee Fisher: Let Bush tax cuts expire for millionaires. Lee Fisher: 2005 tax cut reduced Ohio taxes by 16.8%. Michael Pryce: Consumption tax gets government off our backs. Mike DeWine: Some ads had mistakes, but say Brown votes against tax cuts. Mike Gibbons: Opposes higher taxes on the wealthy. Rob Portman: Any tax increase would hurt the fragile economy. Sherrod Brown: Trump tax cuts apply to corporations that send jobs overseas. Sherrod Brown: DeWine's ads doctor WTC photos to distort my record on taxes. Sherrod Brown: Anti-tax pledges handcuff budget decisions. Sherrod Brown: Help working families instead of millionaires & corporations. Frank LaRose: The only candidate who has never voted to raise taxes. Bernie Moreno: Pledged never to raise taxes. Sherrod Brown: Billionaires need to start paying their fair share. |
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Technology Bernie Moreno: Pass smart legislation that holds Big Tech accountable. JD Vance: Time to stop complaining about Big Tech and do something. Jim Renacci: Opposes Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). Josh Mandel: Tech platforms too big for carte blanche censorship powers. Sherrod Brown: Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). Sherrod Brown: Export controls: deny China access to U.S. technology . JD Vance: Infrastructure bill spends billions on bad priorities. Tim Ryan: Support infrastructure bill and Build Back Better Act. Bernie Moreno: Innovative companies could disrupt current tech monopolies. |
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War & Peace Bernie Moreno: If you mess with the US, there'll be severe consequences. Bernie Moreno: Take any action necessary to prevent Iranian nukes. Jim Renacci: No nuke deal with Iran, the #1 state sponsor of terrorism. Lee Fisher: Set a deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan. Michael Pryce: We are world police; Iran likely already has a nuclear bomb. Josh Mandel: War in Iraq was just and for a good cause. Josh Mandel: Two tours of duty in Iraq as a U.S. Marine. Josh Mandel: War in Iraq was just and for a good cause. Mike DeWine: Cannot set an artificial timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. Mike DeWine: Iraq has become a cause celebre for the jihadists. Mike DeWine: Would not have voted to go into Iraq with what we now know. Mike Gibbons: Avoid foreign entanglements. P.G. Sittenfeld: Keep the conversation going with ISIS, including nukes. P.G. Sittenfeld: Trust but verify with Iran; the alternative is war. P.G. Sittenfeld: Supports targeted airstrikes against ISIS. Rob Portman: Arbitrary deadline for withdrawal lets enemy wait it out. Sherrod Brown: Instruct the military to come up with a withdrawal plan. Sherrod Brown: Iraq has distracted the War on Terror and made us less safe. Sherrod Brown: Voted against $87 billion that went to Halliburton. Sherrod Brown: Pull soldiers out of Iraq and Afghanistan and end wars. Sherrod Brown: Keep nuke deal with Iran, but use remaining sanctions. Tim Ryan: Don't let Putin roll right through Ukraine. Bernie Moreno: Biden's weakness has brought us to the brink of World War 3. |
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Welfare & Poverty P.G. Sittenfeld: Wealth inequality is worst since the Gilded Age. Sherrod Brown: GAIN Act: $111 billion a year for people in poverty. |
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