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from Past and present Senate candidates from Virginia (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Ed Gillespie: Opposes abortion. Ed Gillespie: I never supported a Personhood amendment. Ed Gillespie: Sell contraceptives over-the-counter to avoid Hobby Lobby. George Allen: Define that life begins at conception, but contraception ok. Joe Manchin III: Prohibit abortions after 20 weeks; prohibit public funding. John Buckley: Pro-life Libertarian, because life begins at conception. Patrick Morrisey: Overturn Roe v Wade; stop the pro-abortion agenda. Paula Jean Swearengin: Pro-choice, including abortion alternatives. Richard Ojeda: Wholeheartedly support a woman's right to choose. Richard Ojeda: Opposing abortion makes you pro-birth, not pro-life. Tim Kaine: If life begins at conception, we must outlaw contraception. Tim Kaine: Increased access to contraceptive coverage. Corey Stewart: No exceptions for rape, incest, or maternal life. Tim Kaine: Planned Parenthood funding is critical part of safety net. Daniel Gade: Against funding for Planned Parenthood in CARES Act. Corey Stewart: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted righ. Scott Taylor: Opposes taxpayer funding, but says women have choice. Nick Freitas: Blames abortion industry for broken homes & criminal society. Daniel Gade: Unborn child has a fundamental right to live. Scott Parkinson: Pro-life. Scott Parkinson: Describes himself as pro-life but won't provide details. Hung Cao: Tim Kaine & Democrats support unlimited abortion on demand. Glenn Elliott: Restore the balanced framework that Roe v. Wade provided. Glenn Elliott: Restore women's reproductive rights; codify Roe. Alex Mooney: Promote culture of life from conception to natural death. Hung Cao: It's not a federal issue; the states should decide. Tim Kaine: Opposes abortion personally, but uphold contraception & IVF. Tom Willis: Complete ban on abortion except for life of the mother. Tom Willis: Pro-life. |
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Budget & Economy George Allen: Stimulus spending failed to create promised jobs. Jamie Radtke: If we do not deal with spending, nothing else matters. Jamie Radtke: Focus on cutting spending; Allen voted to spend trillions. Jamie Radtke: Congress should have reformed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Jamie Radtke: We need someone who is going to focus on cutting spending. John Buckley: National debt beggars future generations. Mark Warner: Sequester was stupidest way to cut; shutdown cost even more. Pat McGeehan: Real crisis is $17T in debt and future unfunded liabilities. Pat McGeehan: The Fed printing money for debt causes inflation. Paula Jean Swearengin: Create investment banks that will create jobs. Paula Jean Swearengin: Modernize roadways, bridges, water systems; expand broadband. Tim Kaine: I cut state spending $5B while investing in infrastructure. Tim Kaine: Tea Party's reckless economic policies create uncertainty. Tim Kaine: Reverse the sequester: harmful, across-the-board budget cuts. Joe Manchin III: We're not spending money, we're investing. Joe Manchin III: We're not spending money, we're investing. Corey Stewart: Opposes federal spending as economic stimulus. Nick Freitas: Budgets must come from a place of transparency and frugality. Corey Stewart: Market-led recovery better than stimulus. George Allen: No future debt-limit increases until spending is restrained. Scott Parkinson: Opposing balanced budget amendment is irresponsible. Scott Parkinson: Advocated for economic freedom, opportunity, and liberty. Glenn Elliott: Incentivize first-time homebuyers & rural infrastructure. Hung Cao: Balance the budget and leave the rest to the states. Tom Willis: Reckless spending is bankrupting our future. |
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Civil Rights Bob Marshall: Blocked gay judge's nomination. Daniel Gade: Racism is an internal belief, not a domestic threat. Ed Gillespie: Marriage is the legal union of one man and one woman. Ed Gillespie: Increase share of African-American vote in midterm elections. Ed Gillespie: Maintain state same-sex marriage ban, but leave it to states. George Allen: Gay judges ok; activist judges not ok. John Buckley: Shares home with his same-sex partner. John Buckley: Live and let live: support the freedom to marry. Mark Warner: Switched to supporting same-sex marriage in 2013. Natalie Tennant: Treat gay couples equally, but no mandates on churches. Patrick Morrisey: Disappointed with gay marriage legalization. Paula Jean Swearengin: Worrying about somebody's sexuality is just ridiculous. Robert Sarvis: Libertarian platform: allow same-sex couples to marry. Shelley Moore Capito: Marriage is between a man and a woman. Tim Kaine: GOP agenda on gay marriage is divisive social legislation. Tim Kaine: No discrimination against nominating gay judges. James Webb: Supports civil unions; opposes constitutional ban. Corey Stewart: Stop brainwashing school children with the Homosexual Agenda. Tim Kaine: We're still fighting for full LGBT equality. Daniel Gade: Right to live in accordance with our religious principles. Daniel Gade: Don't force churches to accommodate transgender people. Corey Stewart: Protect Confederate monuments. Tim Kaine: Redefine VA as rainbow coalition instead of Unite the Right. Corey Stewart: Strongly supports traditional marriage. Corey Stewart: 2017: praised Virginia decision to secede during Civil War. Daniel Gade: 2011: Against women in combat; 2017: Allow in whatever role. Ed Gillespie: OpEd: Lobbied for company that paid women 39% less than men. Scott Taylor: Opposes transgender ban in military. Corey Stewart: Unfair to condemn only white nationalists. Hung Cao: Racism is racism, no matter what else you call it. Glenn Elliott: Supports city ordinance to protect LGBT community. Hung Cao: Supports policies restricting rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Tom Willis: Ending DEI means freedom from tyranny in the classroom. |
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Corporations Ed Gillespie: Lobbied to restrict class action lawsuits on corporate fraud. George Allen: Focus on small business and job creation. George Allen: Encourage corporations to repatriate their foreign earnings. John Buckley: I'm for limited government and free enterprise. John Raese: OpEd: Sounded alarm in 2010 on international competitiveness. Daniel Gade: Stop insider trading by requiring blind trusts for Congress. Daniel Gade: Markets free of government interference are growth engines. Nick Freitas: Lower corporate taxes will trickle down to workers. Nick Freitas: Will fight for tax reform that limits red tape on business. Don Blankenship: Corporate media empires divide Americans with untruths. Hung Cao: Allow industry to innovate; government out of the way. |
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Crime Patrick Morrisey: More funding, more equipment, more hiring for state police. Paula Jean Swearengin: End mandatory minimum sentencing. Daniel Gade: For police oversight, criminal justice reform. Mark Warner: Co-sponsored Justice in Policing Act. Tim Kaine: Systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice system. Corey Stewart: Stricter punishment for violent crimes. Alex Mooney: Jan. 6 not a domestic terrorist attack, just a protest. Glenn Elliott: We have a historically low crime rate for a city our size. Mark Warner: Edward Snowden was one of worst traitors in history. Mark Warner: ICE agents should remove masks, identify themselves. |
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Drugs John Buckley: Democrats are afraid to touch the failed War on Drugs. Natalie Tennant: Federal registry to prevent "doctor shopping. Patrick Morrisey: Fight opioid epidemic with criminal prosecutions & education. Patrick Morrisey: Opioids: we're losing a generation of people to despair. Paula Jean Swearengin: Hemp & cannabis can be cash crops for West Virginia. Paula Jean Swearengin: End the wasteful, harmful, war on drugs. Paula Jean Swearengin: Address the causes of addiction; not severe punishments. Paula Jean Swearengin: Hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for opioid crisis. Richard Ojeda: An advocate for medical marijuana. Richard Ojeda: Marijuana can be used for clinical, medical purposes. Richard Ojeda: Supports medical marijuana, co-founded CBD oil company. Robert Sarvis: Libertarian platform: Legalize marijuana. Shelley Moore Capito: Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. Corey Stewart: Decriminalize marijuana but don't legalize. Tim Kaine: Decriminalize marijuana federally; respect states' rights. Nick Freitas: Environmentally-friendly hemp could be a money maker crop. Nick Freitas: Treatment for drug addicts and more rehab centers. Alex Mooney: Rated B by NORML on marijuana reform. Hung Cao: Rated F by NORML: no marijuana legalization. Jim Justice: Rated C- by NORML: 100% against recreational marijuana. Tim Kaine: Rated A+ by NORML: deschedule marijuana & let states decide. Glenn Elliott: Reschedule marijuana; doesn't make sense to criminalize it. Shelley Moore Capito: Concerned about impact of legalizing recreational cannabis. |
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Education Ed Gillespie: We spend $12 on safe sex ed for every $1 on abstinence. George Allen: Lower student loan rates; freeze tuition rates. Jamie Radtke: Feds should not be in the student loan business. Jamie Radtke: Would vote against No Child Left Behind as too expensive. Joe Manchin III: More accountability & more audits in the education system. Joe Manchin III: Keep public education infrastructure strong. Joe Manchin III: Limit student loan repayment to 15% of income. Joe Manchin III: Vouchers pull resources from schools that need them most. John Raese: Competition is what's good for education. John Raese: Allow families a voucher to send kids to private schools. Paula Jean Swearengin: Free college or trade school to all qualified students. Paula Jean Swearengin: Ensure adequate funding; encourage best practices. Paula Jean Swearengin: Free state colleges, community colleges, trade schools. Paula Jean Swearengin: Supports federal subsidies in childcare. Richard Ojeda: Outspoken support for teachers during strike. Tim Kaine: More student loan interest cuts; more tuition assistance. Tim Kaine: Invest in education--from preschool to career skills. Daniel Gade: Full school choice proponent. Corey Stewart: Give parents as many choices as possible, including vouchers. Tim Kaine: Allow Pell Grants to cover short-term training. Tim Kaine: Fight efforts to divert public funding to private schools. Nick Freitas: Wants Common Core out of the educational system. Amanda Chase: Believes in school choice and options for parents. Daniel Gade: Student loan forgiveness is immoral transfer of risk. Daniel Gade: Student debt payoff is tax on poor in favor of privileged. Mark Warner: Limit student loan payments based on income. Corey Stewart: Vouchers for school choice. Scott Parkinson: Will be a warrior defending parental rights in education. Hung Cao: School choice gives power back to parents. Glenn Elliott: Build pathways that connect education to local careers. Tom Willis: Expand school choice and parental control. |
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Energy & Oil Ed Gillespie: Democrats' energy policy is an attack on our quality of life. Ed Gillespie: Sea levels are rising, but it's debatable what causes it. George Allen: We are blessed to be #1 in energy resources: so use them. George Allen: Energy independence instead of cap-and-trade. George Allen: Use the blessings of our plentiful American energy. George Allen: If you use electricity, you should vote for me. Joe Manchin III: I fought for coal in past & will fight for coal in future. Joe Manchin III: EPA regulatory practices unfairly hurt Appalachian coal. Joe Manchin III: No one is going to stop using fossil fuels for a long time. John Raese: Obama administration has caused decline of coal. John Raese: 2010 alternative energy bill was WV's own cap-and-trade Bill. Mark Warner: All-of-the-above approach, including pro-coal. Natalie Tennant: All-of-the-above energy approach, with priority on coal. Patrick Morrisey: Fought against clean power rules. Patrick Morrisey: Led states suing to overturn Obama Clean Power Plan. Paula Jean Swearengin: Need to invest in renewable energy now. Paula Jean Swearengin: Federal investment in the renewable energy sector. Paula Jean Swearengin: We must transition from coal, move to clean energy. Paula Jean Swearengin: Congress needs to support the Green New Deal. Richard Ojeda: Coal is going down; politicians need to stop lying. Shelley Moore Capito: AdWatch: Fights back against Obama's war on coal. Tim Kaine: We are producing more energy than ever; find alternatives. Tim Kaine: Cut subsidies to big oil companies. Corey Stewart: Theory of man-made climate change is a hoax. Tim Kaine: Climate change imperils our planet's future. Daniel Gade: Energy production mix: renewables, nuclear, fossil fuels. Scott Taylor: Climate change happening, but not sure how much is manmade. Alex Mooney: Promises to be a strong advocate for the coal industry. Don Blankenship: Climate change policy hits vital energy & steel industries. Hung Cao: Produce more American-made oil and natural gas. Hung Cao: We must invest in energy independence and gas under $2/gal. Glenn Elliott: Advocated for green energy, silent on EPA coal rules. Tom Willis: YES to West Virginia coal, gas, and energy independence!! |
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Environment Don Blankenship: AdWatch: role of MSHA in mine disaster was covered up. Don Blankenship: AdWatch: Year in prison for contaminating drinking water. John Raese: Abolish the EPA & the Department of Energy. Patrick Morrisey: EPA exceeds its authority on Clean Water & Cross-State Air. Paula Jean Swearengin: West Virginia rivers and streams are constantly threatened. Tim Kaine: Always work to protect our air, water and land. Corey Stewart: Excess environmental regulation costs jobs. Tim Kaine: Extreme concern over cuts to EPA. Daniel Gade: A huge fan of deregulation as much as possible. Corey Stewart: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. Ed Gillespie: OpEd: Lobbied for company that received 50 EPA warnings. Hung Cao: Loosen environmental regulations; they cost jobs. |
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Families & Children Joe Manchin III: Opposes gay marriage personally, but accepts as settled law. Patrick Morrisey: Disappointed with legalization of gay marriage. Paula Jean Swearengin: Make 6 months of family leave available to all parents. Tim Kaine: Teach Safe Relationships: prevent sexual assault. Nick Freitas: Families start before birth and everyone has worth. Scott Parkinson: Focus on parental rights in education. Glenn Elliott: Support families with comprehensive child care solutions. Glenn Elliott: Strengthen the middle class: invest in child care. Hung Cao: Teach kids the whole history, not a political agenda. |
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Foreign Policy Don Blankenship: Soft on China if one is related to a "Chinaperson". Don Blankenship: Double headline - Already Done. George Allen: End foreign aid to Egypt until they join War on Terror. Robert Sarvis: Libertarians want less intervention in foreign policy. Tim Kaine: Strengthen partnerships with Latin America. Corey Stewart: Support American Exceptionalism. Jim Justice: Keep Chinese Communist Party from purchasing U.S. land. Glenn Elliott: Support for Ukraine critical for our national security. Jim Justice: Requested $5m from legislature to support Ukraine hospital. Hung Cao: Raised in Niger; protected by US Marines. Tim Kaine: Defense support for Israel, humanitarian support for Gaza. Alex Mooney: Condemn China and Cuba for establishing a spy base. Mark Warner: Ending Gaza conflict could create united front against Iran. Mark Warner: Will allies share information if we treat it this sloppily? Mark Warner: Foreign aid cuts destroy 75 years of American soft power. Tom Willis: Reaffirm US commitment to our friend and ally Israel. |
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Free Trade Ed Gillespie: Opposes the Export-Import Bank. Ed Gillespie: Lobbied to remove tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. Joe Manchin III: Supports tariffs on China; trade hasn't been good for WV. Mark Warner: Renew Export-Import Bank to support U.S. businesses globally. Patrick Morrisey: Supports tariffs on China to gain negotiating leverage. Corey Stewart: Trump's Chinese tariffs are right on. Tim Kaine: Trump's Chinese tariffs are killing jobs. Daniel Gade: Promote free market taxation, regulation, & unfettered trade. Corey Stewart: Free trade only if the US is being treated fairly. Don Blankenship: Oppose extreme free trader government & economists. Hung Cao: Protect US jobs and products against unfair trade practices. Glenn Elliott: I will support fair trade that benefits our workers. |
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Government Reform Ed Gillespie: Paid $27M in lobbying fees in early 2000s. Don Blankenship: Media & Republicans conspired to defame me. Evan Jenkins: Important to keep information secure. George Allen: Judges shouldn't invent law or impose their political views. George Allen: Sexual orientation not a factor in judges' qualifications. Jamie Radtke: Line-item veto to get rid of earmark spending. Jamie Radtke: No more blank checks for Congress. Jamie Radtke: Country's biggest problem is activist judges. Joe Manchin III: Not more government, but easier government. Joe Manchin III: Citizens United decision has destroyed this country. John Raese: I think we need less government. John Raese: End the coalition of taking & government control. Natalie Tennant: OpEd: Suppress voting by requiring change-of-address cards. Natalie Tennant: I learned "make-do" attitude via my upbringing on a farm. Natalie Tennant: 18-month investigation into stolen election: 3 convictions. Paula Jean Swearengin: Cut regulations favoring big businesses. Paula Jean Swearengin: Voter turnout depressed due to money influencing elections. Paula Jean Swearengin: We as voters need to hold representatives accountable. Richard Ojeda: Federal employees/appointees should donate excess assets. Richard Ojeda: Introduced bill: lobbyists should wear body cameras. Richard Ojeda: Move toward public financing for campaigns. Nick Freitas: Use originalism to faithfully interpret Constitutional text. James Webb: Increasing number of lobbyists is a problem. Corey Stewart: Opposes regulation of campaign donations. Tim Kaine: Expand early voting & general ballot access. Tim Kaine: Reverse Citizens United; it erodes democracy. Amanda Chase: Champion of small, limited government. Daniel Gade: Government overreach is tyranny. Daniel Gade: Make Congress members put investments in blind trust. Amanda Chase: Introduced term limits to stop career politicians. Daniel Gade: For REINS Act: Congress must approve agency regulations. Daniel Gade: Pledges to support Congressional term limits. Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress. Scott Parkinson: Roll back government regulations that stifle opportunity. Scott Parkinson: Deconstruct the regulatory state that crowds out investment. Scott Parkinson: Legitimate concerns about election integrity & voter rolls. Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress. Hung Cao: You had better be required to show an ID to vote. Don Blankenship: Return to a nation of laws, not illogical judges. Hung Cao: Lifelong politicians are a cancer to our republic. Tom Willis: Turn judicial elections into partisan contests. |
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Gun Control Ed Gillespie: Fight UN gun ban treaty, & fight bans on guns or ammunition. George Allen: Endorsed by NRA for record of defending Second Amendment. George Allen: Instant criminal records check on all gun purchases. Jamie Radtke: Second Amendment avoids infringement on civil liberties. Jamie Radtke: Oppose the Clinton-Feinstein gun ban. Joe Manchin III: Background checks ok; not no ban on semi-automatic weapons. John Buckley: Freedom to carry AND freedom to marry. Mark Warner: Restrict but don't ban high-capacity magazines. Natalie Tennant: Vehemently disagrees with Obama administration on gun rights. Patrick Morrisey: Keep Washington liberal gun grabbers off our guns. Richard Ojeda: Deaths and injuries every month from senseless gun violence. Nick Freitas: Unapologetic firm supporter of 2nd Amendment rights. Amanda Chase: Keep kids safe with armed police at each school. Tim Kaine: Gun violence causes unbearable pain; stand up to gun lobby. Corey Stewart: Gave away a semi-automatic rifle in campaign raffle. Tim Kaine: Ban assault weapons, high-capacity ammo, & bump stocks. Daniel Gade: Right to protect ourselves by keeping and bearing arms. Corey Stewart: Absolute right to gun ownership. Mark Warner: Support assault weapons ban plus background checks. Daniel Gade: For concealed carry reciprocity: permit good nationwide. Alex Mooney: A+ Rating from the National Rifle Association. Hung Cao: Places with most gun violence have strictest gun control. Tom Willis: No red flag laws; no weapon bans. Tom Willis: Pro-Second Amendment. |
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Health Care Ed Gillespie: Benefits from GOP resistance to the new health law. Ed Gillespie: Ebola: Impose a flight ban from West Africa. George Allen: I want to be the deciding vote to repeal ObamaCare. George Allen: ObamaCare hurts seniors by taking $700B from Medicare. Jamie Radtke: Repeal Obama's health care overhaul. Joe Manchin III: ObamaCare makes healthcare more affordable for everyone. Joe Manchin III: Reform & repair ObamaCare, not repeal. Joe Manchin III: Unacceptable to go back to pre-ObamaCare days. John Buckley: Less government in healthcare; more individual choice. John Buckley: ObamaCare is a Big Government bacterial infection. John Raese: ObamaCare is the problem, not the solution. John Raese: ObamaCare relies on poor business model; use private-sector. Mark Warner: AdWatch: Targeted by RNC robocalls for support of ObamaCare. Mark Warner: Ebola: screen passengers on flights from West Africa. Natalie Tennant: Supports access to insurance for all. Natalie Tennant: FactCheck: GOP says 147,000 lose insurance; really 8,800. Patrick Morrisey: Was lobbyist for pharmaceutical distributors; wife still is. Patrick Morrisey: Sued to end coverage of preexisting conditions. Paula Jean Swearengin: Medicare for all as part of insurance free market. Paula Jean Swearengin: Health care is a human right, decouple health care from jobs. Shelley Moore Capito: Vote for repeal & replace; but work for fixing ObamaCare. Tim Kaine: Inaction was not a solution for healthcare. Tim Kaine: Let Medicare negotiate rates for prescription drug prices. Corey Stewart: ObamaCare has failed; Medicaid expansion is major disaster. Tim Kaine: Praised Virginia's Medicaid expansion. Amanda Chase: Allow insurance across state lines; no surprise billing. Corey Stewart: Full repeal of ObamaCare. Nick Freitas: Wants all government restrictions taken out of health care. Corey Stewart: Oppose ObamaCare. Daniel Gade: Let people buy and sell health insurance across state lines. Don Blankenship: COVID pandemic: government-created crisis from China Virus. Scott Parkinson: Against Leftist radicals' plan to end Medicare as we know it. Hung Cao: Americans are unaware of medications now unavailable. Glenn Elliott: Expand Medicaid; bring down prescription drug costs. Glenn Elliott: Why do we make severely ill use Go Fund Me? Tom Willis: Would allow over-the-counter sale of ivermectin. |
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Homeland Security Bob Marshall: Against "don't ask, don't tell" as Navy officer in 1990s. George Allen: 52,000 earmarks, but mostly for defense & security. George Allen: Spending necessary to bolster the military, post-9-11. George Allen: More concerned with army's readiness than war authorization. George Allen: Military readiness more important than congressional consent. Jamie Radtke: Creating Department of Homeland Defense was not necessary. John Buckley: National Defense Authorization Act is Big Brother spying. John Buckley: Opposes NSA spying & foreign policy meddling. Shelley Moore Capito: Weak Iraq policy let ISIS foment into power. Tim Kaine: All-cuts approach leaves TRICARE & nat'l defense vulnerable. Tim Kaine: Let Bush tax cuts expire instead of automatic defense cuts. Tim Kaine: Budget cuts made us vulnerable to Libya embassy attack. Tim Kaine: Troop Talent Act: ease transition to civilian careers. Tim Kaine: Open all combat roles to women. James Webb: Supports don't ask, don't tell rule for military. Daniel Gade: Judicious use of military force abroad to fight terrorism. Daniel Gade: Stronger national defense: focus on growth of Navy. Corey Stewart: Expand the military. Nick Freitas: Help our veterans with reentry into civilian life. Scott Taylor: Protects military base access roads from sea-level rise. Alex Mooney: Prioritize the well-being of our service members & veterans. Hung Cao: No pier in Gaza; keep sanctions on Iran. Hung Cao: We need a strong military to keep pace with foreign threats. Hung Cao: Aid to Ukraine is depleting our national strategic reserves. Glenn Elliott: Beyond healthcare, our veterans deserve robust support. Hung Cao: Graduated US Naval Academy; deployed to Afghanistan. Hung Cao: No DEI in military; no men in girls' sports. Tom Willis: End woke policies in the military; honor the warrior ethos. Tom Willis: Enlisted in W.V. National Guard, then US Army Special Forces. |
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Immigration Ed Gillespie: Unapologetic supporter of comprehensive immigration overhaul. Ed Gillespie: Send migrant kids back to parents in Central America. Joe Manchin III: Give DREAMers a path to citizenship. John Buckley: Create a mechanism to normalize people already here. Mark Warner: Send migrant kids back to Central America, after processing. Natalie Tennant: Secure the borders first, then send illegals to back of line. Patrick Morrisey: Lax immigration laws pose a security risk to our homeland. Paula Jean Swearengin: Create swift, secure path to citizenship. Richard Ojeda: Taking benefits from illegal immigrants sounds good. Robert Sarvis: Liberalize immigration; population growth lowest since 1930s. Shelley Moore Capito: Secure the borders first, then comprehensive reform. Tim Kaine: Make it easier for foreign students to get green cards. Corey Stewart: Illegal immigration threatens America's security & jobs. Harris Miller: Tamper-proof ID card; limited enforcement against employers. Tim Kaine: Comprehensive immigration reform to protect DREAMers. Nick Freitas: Supports stronger borders and a merit-based entry policy. Daniel Gade: Limit low-skill workers; welcome cream of foreign economies. Daniel Gade: Would limit humanitarian asylum. Mark Warner: Co-sponsored path to citizenship for "DREAMers". Corey Stewart: Oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. Hung Cao: No open borders; restore 'Remain in Mexico' policy . Hung Cao: What is happening at our southern border is an invasion. Glenn Elliott: Path to citizenship means more paying into Social Security. Tom Willis: Against birthright citizenship; no amnesty ever. |
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Jobs Joe Manchin III: Raise minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $10.10. Paula Jean Swearengin: Supports living wage and workers' rights. Natalie Tennant: Raise payroll cap to $240,000; and raise minimum wage. Paula Jean Swearengin: Raise minimum wage; tie rate to inflation. Paula Jean Swearengin: Supports protections for unions, ending "right to work" laws. Paula Jean Swearengin: Wants a living wage, but not advocating for set amount. Richard Ojeda: Against right to work laws, active union participant. Richard Ojeda: Ensure coal miners able to transition to "real jobs". Richard Ojeda: Strongly against right to work laws. Tim Kaine: Close the gender pay gap. Tim Kaine: Raise minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $15. Daniel Gade: Against forced unionization. Glenn Elliott: Strengthen organized labor's power of collective bargaining. Hung Cao: We want the right to work. Mark Warner: Inclusivity means our spies look like where they're working. |
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Principles & Values Bob McDonnell: Indicted on corruption charges days after leaving office. Don Blankenship: I'm Trumpier than Trump, despite Trump opposition. Ed Gillespie: Planned political reporting career at Catholic U. of America. Ed Gillespie: Raised a Democrat; first job with Democrat; switched to GOP. Ed Gillespie: Don't let the Left fill the vacuum of minority voters. Evan Jenkins: A proud ally of our president Trump. Jamie Radtke: Career politicians are part of the problem. Joe Manchin III: We can only fix things by coming together. John Buckley: Former Republican state legislator. John Buckley: Cousin to William F. Buckley; long background in GOP. John Buckley: Elected as Republican to VA House; running as Libertarian. Natalie Tennant: 55-county "Talk with Tennant" tour: represent W.V., not D.C. Pat McGeehan: Constitutional conservative: pro-life, pro-gun and pro-coal. Paula Jean Swearengin: Part of "Brand New Congress" to fight special interests. Paula Jean Swearengin: When we unite for justice, we can accomplish our goals. Paula Jean Swearengin: We need Congress to do right, even if breaking with party. Richard Ojeda: Democrats becoming more a party of elites. Shelley Moore Capito: Declined to debate with 3rd-party candidates. Tim Kaine: Smash-mouth partisanship is yesterday's politics. Tim Kaine: Served as a missionary in Honduras. Zane Lawhorn: We're seeping into era of chaos, as foretold in the Bible. Nick Freitas: First and foremost a Christian, for liberty and equality. Amanda Chase: Put "In God We Trust" in public schools. Daniel Gade: Church-state separation is NOT removal of religious content. Tim Kaine: Motivated to serve, including missionary work in Honduras. Corey Stewart: Keep God in the public sphere. Scott Parkinson: Parkinson is a Christian, husband, father and conservative . Scott Parkinson: A Christian, husband, father, and conservative Virginian. Hung Cao: Prosecution of Trump is weaponization of Justice Department. Hung Cao: Military denied religious exemptions over COVID vaccines. Hung Cao: We can't let witches and Wiccans take over in Virginia. Hung Cao: America is the most incredible country in the world. Glenn Elliott: Seventh Generation West Virginian and Mayor of Wheeling. Alex Mooney: Work with religious organizations to service those in need. Shelley Moore Capito: Voted to confirm her son as United States Attorney. Tom Willis: Protect right to live according to your faith. Tom Willis: Campaign slogan: "Veteran, Businessman, Father". |
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Social Security George Allen: Raise retirement age; more retirement security options. George Allen: Raise retirement age & end benefits to wealthy. George Allen: Raise retirement age, plus options for younger people. Jamie Radtke: Raise retirement age; private retirement security options. Joe Manchin III: Expand Social Security without privatization. Mark Warner: Opposes privatizing social security. Patrick Morrisey: Reforms to keep Social Security & Medicare solvent. Paula Jean Swearengin: Fix solvency by lifting cap on incomes over $137,000. Shelley Moore Capito: Raise payroll cap above $200,000. Tim Kaine: No dangerous privatization schemes for Social Security. Tim Kaine: Lift the payroll tax cap. Tim Kaine: Fight against any privatization proposals. Tim Kaine: Make Social Security work for today's seniors and future. Corey Stewart: Lifting cap would increase taxes on the little guy. Tim Kaine: Lift cap above $128,000 to make Trust Fund solvent. Daniel Gade: Entitlement reform including Social Security & VA disability. Daniel Gade: 2015: Disability pay for vets "harmful". Alex Mooney: Reform Social Security to prevent insolvency & tax increases. Hung Cao: We have the money to meet commitments to Social Security. Glenn Elliott: Oppose any attempts to undermine these critical programs. |
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Tax Reform Ed Gillespie: Believes in conservative ideas of lower taxes. George Allen: Freedom-to-choose flat tax: present tax code or flat rate. George Allen: No tax increases; no defense cuts; no bargaining. George Allen: Letting Bush tax cuts expire is a tax hike. Joe Manchin III: Wealthy corporations got greatest benefit from Trump tax cut. Patrick Morrisey: Trump tax cuts mean West Virginians receive bonuses & raises. Paula Jean Swearengin: Cut taxes for middle/working class. Richard Ojeda: Raise taxes on natural gas companies building pipelines. Tim Kaine: Balance taxes: let Bush tax cuts expire at the top end. Tim Kaine: No need for millionaire's tax: just let Bush cuts expire. Tim Kaine: Open to some minimum income tax level for everyone. Tim Kaine: Keep Bush tax cuts except for the wealthy. Corey Stewart: Lowering taxes is the key to prosperity. Tim Kaine: Trump tax cuts explode deficit & only benefit the wealthy. Daniel Gade: Wants a flat tax, or very simplified tax code. Corey Stewart: The wealthy are already disproportionately taxed. Scott Parkinson: Voiced support for doubling down on Trump-era tax cuts. Hung Cao: Signed pledge to oppose any and all income tax increases. Glenn Elliott: Close loopholes that let wealthy skirt tax obligations. Amanda Chase: Help business by opposing tax increases & cutting red tape. |
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Technology George Allen: No online sales tax for out-of-state websites. George Allen: Keep taxes off Internet. Joe Manchin III: Supports infrastructure investment. Joe Manchin III: Overturn FCC repeal of net neutrality. Patrick Morrisey: Supports infrastructure investment. Paula Jean Swearengin: Invest $4.6 trillion in infrastructure. Paula Jean Swearengin: Federal government must help states expand broadband. Hung Cao: Harness the American Spirit of innovation. Tim Kaine: Force online retailers to collect sales taxes. Tim Kaine: Protect Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). Tim Kaine: Transportation infrastructure spending as economic stimulus. Nick Freitas: Government barriers to expanding technology must be stopped. Don Blankenship: Equality/Ethics/Exactness: don't rely on media for truth. Mark Warner: Signal app absolutely not safe for classified information. Mark Warner: Chinese-held TikTok should not be available to Americans. Shelley Moore Capito: Calls for the resumption of spending for internet access. Tom Willis: Big Tech and government should never censor your beliefs. |
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War & Peace Bob Marshall: Opposes sending troops overseas without declaration of war. Bob Marshall: No US military in Libyan war without congressional consent. Ed Gillespie: As Bush spokesperson, defended Iraqi surge & al Qaeda link. Ed Gillespie: Keep troops in Afghanistan; military on table with Iran. George Allen: Iran is a threat; prevent getting nuclear weapons. Jamie Radtke: Opposes sending troops overseas without declaration of war. Jamie Radtke: No US military in Libyan war without congressional consent. Joe Manchin III: Withdraw from Iranian nuclear treaty. Mark Warner: Keep military action on the table against Iran. Natalie Tennant: We should consider ground troops against ISIS. Patrick Morrisey: Withdraw from Iranian nuclear treaty. Paula Jean Swearengin: End wars of choice; protect human rights when needed. Richard Ojeda: Criticizes those wanting war with Iran: talk is easy. Tim Kaine: Supported Obama's stopping the Iraq War. Tim Kaine: Redefine War Powers to reflect realities of 21st century. Tim Kaine: Nuke deal with Iran is dramatic improvement over status quo. James Webb: It was a mistake to go to Iraq; said so before Senate vote. Corey Stewart: Iran continues to be a state-sponsor of terrorism. Tim Kaine: Withdrawing from Iran nuke treaty weakens alliances. Daniel Gade: Opposed to open-ended commitment of troops. Daniel Gade: Support requiring congressional approval of military actions. Corey Stewart: Avoid foreign entanglements. Jim Justice: Weak foreign policy causes Mideast chaos and war. Hung Cao: No money for Ukraine; no money for Iran. Mark Warner: Russia & China benefit when Trump threatens NATO & Greenland. Mark Warner: We should've pushed out Maduro in 2024 when he lost election. Tom Willis: Congress must approve military action except in self-defense. |
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Welfare & Poverty John Buckley: Eliminate DOE, HUD, HHS, NPR, FAA, and more. Robert Sarvis: Foster a competitive market for community-based services. Nick Freitas: Cites welfare handouts as major reason for family breakdown. Mark Warner: $93M for LIHEAP: home heating for low income families. Tim Kaine: $93M for LIHEAP: home heating for low income families. |
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