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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 Oklahoma (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Abby Broyles: Women are capable of making their own health care decisions. James Inhofe: Human life begins at conception. James Lankford: Assure pro-life taxpayers not forced to pay for abortions. Joan Farr: When sperm and egg unite it is God's will it should be born. Kendra Horn: Endorsed in 2018 race by EMILY's List. Kevin Stine: Government should not interfere with woman's right to choose. Madison Horn: Restore a woman's right to decide when to have a family. Nathan Dahm: Taking an innocent life through abortion must be stopped. Scott Pruitt: Claimed abortion linked to breast cancer & infertility. T.W. Shannon: Protect human life from the moment of conception. T.W. Shannon: Abortion the greatest moral black mark on American society. Kendra Horn: Regulating abortion is government overreach. Madison Horn: Ensure individuals' rights to reproductive health. Joan Farr: Adoption is the answer for unborn children. |
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Budget & Economy James Inhofe: Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity. James Lankford: The debt problem is a spending problem not a tax problem. Joan Farr: Get Out of Debt plan: cut waste, fraud and abuse. Madison Horn: Pass balanced budget legislation, reduce earmarks. Markwayne Mullin: Time to balance the budget and rein in federal spending. Rick Weiland: Federal shutdown is more than wrong; it is shameful. T.W. Shannon: Debt is a form of slavery. |
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Civil Rights James Inhofe: Government shouldn't redefine marriage. James Lankford: Equality Act not about equality, prohibits disagreement. Joan Farr: Against gay marriage & others laws favoring a small minority. Kendra Horn: An ally and proud supporter of the Equality Act. Kevin Stine: Government should not interfere in marriage. Madison Horn: Expand hate crime laws to include gender, personal identity. Matt Silverstein: Firm support of marriage equality for gays and lesbians. Matt Silverstein: Grandmother beaten for speaking her native Choctaw language. |
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Corporations Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company. Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company. James Lankford: Our corporate tax rates are some of the highest in the world. Mike Workman: Don't reduce corporate tax; do prosecute Wall Street crimes. T.W. Shannon: Worker's compensation reform saved businesses $100M/year. |
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Crime Abby Broyles: Reduce sentences for low-level drug crimes. Connie Johnson: Aggressive sentencing reform, and abolish death penalty. Joan Farr: Overhaul legal system, stop innocents from being jailed. Kendra Horn: Don't defund the police, ban chokeholds and racial profiling. Matt Silverstein: Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Mike Workman: Supports the death penalty, but only for horrific crimes. Nathan Dahm: Jan. 6 insurrection arrestees are political prisoners. |
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Drugs Kendra Horn: Decriminalize marijuana; let states chart their own course. Kevin Stine: Find regulations for marijuana, not just bans. Madison Horn: Treat marijuana as personal choice not criminal problem. Scott Pruitt: Thought EPA logo looked like marijuana leaf; wanted change. T.W. Shannon: $4 million to establish unit to go after illegal pot growers. Abby Broyles: Decriminalize marijuana; introduce federal regulation. |
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Education Abby Broyles: Federal funding improves education. James Inhofe: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. James Lankford: God gives parents responsibility to equip children for life. Joan Farr: In favor of prayer and spanking being put back in schools. Kendra Horn: Invest in programs like Head Start, Early Head Start. Kendra Horn: 2018 campaign: emphasized her support for public schools. Madison Horn: Expand early childhood education and ensure quality K-12. Nathan Dahm: Don't single out homeschool, non-accredited school students. Nathan Dahm: Education dollars should fund students not systems. T.W. Shannon: Vouchers are the answer to fixing government-run schools. T.W. Shannon: School boards are trying to kick parents out of classrooms. Madison Horn: Expand early childhood education and raise pay for teachers. |
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Energy & Oil Abby Broyles: Reverse climate change while protecting jobs & way of life. Andrew Rice: Opposes a windfall-profits tax. James Inhofe: No subsidies for wind and solar. James Lankford: Promise of green energy is for the distant future. Joan Farr: Climate change is real, but we can only do so much. Joan Farr: Don't spend exorbitant amounts to stop climate change. Kendra Horn: Against Green New Deal; include oil and gas in energy policy. Madison Horn: Invest in clean sources of energy to diversify our supply. Nathan Dahm: End tax credits for wind energy companies. Scott Pruitt: Staunch advocate for continued use of fossil fuels. T.W. Shannon: Climate change a hoax to put oil and gas out of business. |
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Environment James Lankford: Rural restrictions shows arrogance from city dwellers. Kevin Stine: Eminent domain abused when it benefits private company. Mike Workman: Preserve and protect national parks. Mike Workman: Increase the number of inspectors for asbestos. Scott Pruitt: As state AG sued to block Obama's Clean Power Plan. T.W. Shannon: Farmers, ranchers don't need EPA to tell them what to do. |
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Families & Children T.W. Shannon: Use TANF funds to publicize benefits of marriage. |
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Foreign Policy James Inhofe: $187K Congress-paid travel to Africa for "a Jesus thing". Mike Workman: Use U.N. peacekeeping forces; don't spy on our allies. Nathan Dahm: Support an America First foreign policy. Markwayne Mullin: Supports billions to Ukraine for arms and humanitarian aid. Markwayne Mullin: If being in NATO isn't in our best interest we should relook. |
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Free Trade Abby Broyles: Trade war with China disastrous for farmers. James Lankford: Yes to trade adjustment; Yes to fast-track. James Lankford: Opposed bipartisan China competition bill as unfocused. Kendra Horn: Called for a vote on Trump trade deal, joining Republicans. Kevin Stine: International trade deals have cost U.S. jobs. Madison Horn: Increase international technological collaboration. Nathan Dahm: Promotes economic, cultural ties between Oklahoma, Romania. Markwayne Mullin: We have been subsidizing the Canadian economy by billions. Markwayne Mullin: Trump's tariffs not a trade war, it's balancing our economy. |
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Government Reform Abby Broyles: Justice Dept. breaking public trust in stock investigation. Andrew Rice: Most donations from individuals; most of Inhofe�s from PACs. James Inhofe: Photo ID for voting. James Lankford: Extend indefinitely pledge against earmarks. James Lankford: Introduced Prevent Government Shutdowns Act. James Lankford: For the People Act makes voting easy, cheating easy. Joan Farr: Mail-in ballots were used to keep Trump out of office. Joan Farr: Pass Christian laws, don't pass laws favoring the minority. Joan Farr: Term limits for Senate and House. Joan Farr: Signed U.S. Term Limits pledge. Kendra Horn: Voted FOR first Trump impeachment. Madison Horn: Legalize a secure pathway for same-day voter registration. Matt Silverstein: Not a dime from any lobbyists in campaign donations. Matt Silverstein: Inhofe says he's for term limits, but was in for 26 years. Mike Workman: Supports automatic voter registration. Nathan Dahm: Serious doubts about the integrity of the 2020 election. Nathan Dahm: Absentee ballots only for those physically unable to go. Rick Weiland: Voluntarily limit campaign contributions to maximum of $100. T.W. Shannon: Voters have a lot of concerns over election security. Joan Farr: January 6th investigation is a witch hunt; Trump won. |
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Gun Control Abby Broyles: Supports universal background checks; against confiscation. James Inhofe: Opposes more gun restrictions. James Lankford: Uphold Constitution and our Second Amendment rights. Joan Farr: Supports 2nd amendment, especially with the pandemic. Matt Silverstein: Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms. Mike Workman: Favors common sense gun laws. Nathan Dahm: 2nd Amendment among most important in Constitution. T.W. Shannon: Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions. Markwayne Mullin: No wiggle room: support assault rifle ownership. T.W. Shannon: Most gun violence happens in Democrat-controlled cities. T.W. Shannon: FactCheck: gun violence rate higher in GOP-controlled states. |
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Health Care Abby Broyles: Failure to cover pre-existing conditions is downright cruel. Abby Broyles: I want to cap prescription drug costs. Andrew Rice: Pay doctors to proactively treat patients; end pay-per-test. James Inhofe: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility. James Lankford: Predicts that ObamaCare will destroy the health-care system. Joan Farr: Lawsuits would end pandemic; it's about population control. Joan Farr: Forced vaccines are a violation of your rights. Kendra Horn: COVID: we have to listen to advice of public health experts. Kendra Horn: Healthcare is a right; build on present system. Kevin Stine: Oppose semi-privatization of Medicare. Madison Horn: Expand Medicare/Medicaid to include other social programs. Madison Horn: Tackle challenges facing rural communities access to health. Nathan Dahm: Allow over the counter sale of unproven COVID remedies. Nathan Dahm: Prohibit gender reassignment medical treatment for minors. Nathan Dahm: Health care is not a right; it is an enterprise. T.W. Shannon: ObamaCare puts our freedom at risk. T.W. Shannon: Wanted old VA hospital converted to mental health facility. Kendra Horn: Mask mandates effectively decrease COVID risk. Stephanie Bice: No COVID mask mandates, statewide or nationwide. Abby Broyles: Expand Medicaid; support rural access to health care. |
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Homeland Security Andrew Rice: Divest from terrorist states like we divested for apartheid. James Inhofe: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. James Lankford: National security government's number one priority. Kendra Horn: In Congress served on the House Armed Services Committee. Kevin Stine: Tighten up defense spending; end use-it-or-lose-it mentality. Madison Horn: Help veterans receive higher education, skills training. Markwayne Mullin: Nation must honor its commitments to veterans. Markwayne Mullin: Let military do their jobs with every tool available. Nathan Dahm: Revitalize Oklahoma militia to protect its citizens. T.W. Shannon: Fight socialism; rebuild our military; stand up to China. Abby Broyles: Invest in service members; fully fund military bases. Markwayne Mullin: Hegseth qualifies as SecDef because he's a civilian. Markwayne Mullin: Record numbers of new recruits since Trump's in office. |
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Immigration Andrew Rice: Opposes Mexico Totalization Agreement & benefits to illegals. James Inhofe: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. Joe Carr: Refugees cost millions in school & medical costs. Kendra Horn: Favors a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. Luke Holland: Build the wall, ensure resources for border agents. Madison Horn: Protect DREAMers who came to the U.S. as children. Matt Silverstein: Opposes housing refugee immigrants in military facilities. Mike Workman: Comprehensive immigration reform plus path to citizenship. Nathan Dahm: Secure our borders; stop Critical Race Theory. Nathan Dahm: No citizenship for "illegal alien anchor babies". |
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Jobs Abby Broyles: For Paycheck Fairness Act letting workers discuss salaries. Madison Horn: Became an advocate for diversifying the cybersecurity field. Madison Horn: Support providing livable wages to hard working Americans. Mike Workman: Livable wage for all state employees. Tom Coburn: Reduce barriers on occupations; increase worker freedom. |
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Principles & Values Abby Broyles: At heart a journalist, but had to get off the sidelines. Abby Broyles: AdWatch: Incumbent Inhofe misses votes; not up for the job. Andrew Rice: I pride myself on doing right, even if politically unpopular. James Inhofe: Flying is his passion, but lost his son in plane accident. James Inhofe: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. James Inhofe: AdWatch: Keep Socialist wolves far from Oklahoma's borders. James Lankford: A conservative committed to God, Family and the Constitution. James Lankford: The hope of the earth is not government, but God. Joan Farr: Enough lawyers in Congress; she's a regular person. Joan Farr: Bible should trump any of our laws. Joan Farr: If Jesus was alive he wouldn't be a member of either party. Kendra Horn: Most are a little left of center, a little right of center. Kendra Horn: My faith has always been something more personal to me. Kendra Horn: Voted to condemn Trump's racist tweets at minority members. Luke Holland: America is the greatest country on earth. Madison Horn: A tribal citizen of the sovereign Cherokee Nation. Madison Horn: Counter partisan extremism; seek bipartisan solutions. Nathan Dahm: We need Proven Republican Fighters, like Trump. Nathan Dahm: Require reading of historic Thanksgiving proclamations. Nathan Dahm: Filed resolution declaring 2020 "Year of the Bible". Nathan Dahm: Proposed renaming part of Route 66 "Trump Highway". Nathan Dahm: Switched from challenging incumbent to running for open seat. Scott Pruitt: Resigned from EPA in 2018 amid several ethics scandals. Scott Pruitt: A Christian worldview means God has answers to our problems. Scott Pruitt: Fought removing 10 Commandments display from state Capitol. T.W. Shannon: People stormed the Capitol because of rigged election. T.W. Shannon: Rights are endowed by God, not by politicians. T.W. Shannon: Will remain as Speaker during Senate primary. T.W. Shannon: Recovering attorney with JD from Oklahoma City University. T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: I'm guided by my faith; let's renew our values. T.W. Shannon: The radical left hates America; I love this country. T.W. Shannon: Started as staff assistant, became Inhofe's chief of staff. T.W. Shannon: Single because the Lord hasn't provided the right woman yet. Tom Coburn: Authored Oklahoma Taxpayer Platform. James Lankford: Questioned 2020 election but after Jan. 6, certified Biden. Markwayne Mullin: Absurd to think that Biden got most votes in 2020. Markwayne Mullin: Warns of teaching Bible by non-believer schoolteachers. |
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Social Security Andrew Rice: I support Social Security Notch reform. Andrew Rice: I support CPI-E for COLA Fairness. Andrew Rice: I do not support privatization in any form. James Lankford: Social Security Disability: nest of fraud & little oversight. Mike Workman: Don't transition pensions into privately managed accounts. |
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Tax Reform James Inhofe: Make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent. Luke Holland: Follow the Trump playbook: lower taxes; expand opportunity. |
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Technology Joan Farr: 5G gave my family COVID, under U.N. directive Agenda 21/30. Joan Farr: Abolish 5G; it gave a family member COVID. Madison Horn: Deliver on the promise of expanding broadband access. Madison Horn: Hadn't joined social media because of her cybersecurity work. T.W. Shannon: Consistently opposes bond issues to pay for infrastructure. Joan Farr: Lawsuits against Big Tech for denying freedom of speech. |
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War & Peace Abby Broyles: Opposed using troops to stop domestic disturbances. |
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Welfare & Poverty Andrew Rice: Our churches have engaged society to try to improve society. Joan Farr: Get Out of Debt Plan has rich paying off others debts. Kevin Stine: Give safe shelter & basic sanitary needs to the homeless. Mike Workman: Create more affirmative action programs to address poverty. T.W. Shannon: Require 20 hours of work activity for food stamp recipients. T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: Success comes from hard work, not handouts. |
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Senatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - U.S. House of Representatives winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - Gubernatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - |
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