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Charlie Crist on Abortion
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Click here for 14 full quotes on Abortion
OR background on Abortion.
- 2006: I'm pro-life; 2014: That was for Republicans. (Aug 2014)
- 1995: Opposed mandatory 24-hour waiting period for abortion. (Feb 2014)
- Terri Schiavo's family should not be second-guessed by state. (Feb 2014)
- I'm pro-life, but stay out of other people's lives. (Feb 2014)
- Vetoed bill requiring ultrasound exams before abortions. (Oct 2010)
- Tea Party is too extreme on outlawing abortion. (Oct 2010)
- Defend parental notification rights. (Nov 2006)
- Prohibit partial-birth abortion. (Nov 1998)
- Abortion is a personal decision; but ban partial-birth. (Oct 1998)
- Supports both federal abortion funding & judicial activism. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Jun 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jun 2017)
- Supports public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
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Charlie Crist on Budget & Economy
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OR background on Budget & Economy.
- Worked to pass the American Rescue Plan. (May 2021)
- 2006: canceled high-priced Governor's Inaugural Ball. (Feb 2014)
- 2009 stimulus saved teacher & cop jobs; and revived economy. (Feb 2014)
- OpEd: As incumbent, blamed for Florida's weak economy. (Oct 2010)
- Supports economic stimulus and some parts of ObamaCare. (Oct 2010)
- $8B stimulus funds saved or created 87,000 jobs in Florida. (Mar 2010)
- Florida HOPE taskforce to help victims of housing crisis. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
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Charlie Crist on Civil Rights
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Click here for 14 full quotes on Civil Rights
OR background on Civil Rights.
- I support same-sex marriage. (Oct 2014)
- I left GOP because they bash Obama's race. (May 2014)
- 2006: Came out for civil unions; denied rumors he was gay. (Feb 2014)
- Civil rights is an American value that all should embrace. (Feb 2014)
- 2006: Supported civil unions en route to gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Diversity is one of our strengths in America. (Feb 2014)
- 2010: Backed gay marriage ban; 2014: supports gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- I support marriage equality in Florida. (May 2013)
- Opposed gay adoption; then praised Court overturning ban. (Oct 2010)
- Lifetime member of NAACP. (Jan 2010)
- Uphold Florida’s Defense of Marriage Act. (Nov 2006)
- Provide compensation to victims of racial discrimination. (Nov 2006)
- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Nov 1998)
- Supports sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
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Charlie Crist on Corporations
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OR background on Corporations.
- Cut corporate welfare and foreign aid. (Oct 1998)
- Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
- Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
- Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
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Charlie Crist on Crime
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OR background on Crime.
- Reimagine law enforcement; restore trust with police. (May 2021)
- "Chain Gang Charlie": reinstitute prisoner labor on highways. (Feb 2014)
- 1978: Florida State murders taught empathy for victims. (Feb 2014)
- 1993: Sponsored STOP law: Stop Turning Out Prisoners. (Feb 2014)
- Chain-Gang Charlie: reinstitute prison chain gangs. (Jan 2010)
- Stop Turning Out Prisoners: serve at least 85% of sentence. (Dec 2009)
- Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program. (Mar 2008)
- Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program. (Mar 2008)
- Proposed the Anti-Murder Act. (Mar 2007)
- Require that prisoners serve at least 85% of their sentences. (Nov 2006)
- Broaden use of federal death penalty. (Nov 1998)
- More federal prisons; more “truth in sentencing”. (Nov 1998)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Charlie Crist on Drugs
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OR background on Drugs.
- Supports legalizing recreational marijuana. (May 2021)
- More penalties against drugs; more funds for enforcement. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Charlie Crist on Education
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OR background on Education.
- Supports charter schools and standardized testing. (Feb 2014)
- Some public school teachers should earn $100,000. (Feb 2014)
- National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms. (Feb 2014)
- Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers. (Jun 2012)
- School choice gives kids the best chance for success. (Feb 2012)
- OpEd: Vetoed merit pay & ending tenure for political points. (Feb 2011)
- As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability. (Dec 2009)
- Father served on the Pinellas County School Board. (Dec 2009)
- Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size. (Mar 2007)
- Early advocate for parental choice in education. (Nov 2006)
- Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school. (Nov 1998)
- Constitutional amendment for school prayer. (Nov 1998)
- Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Charlie Crist on Energy & Oil
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OR background on Energy & Oil.
- I'm not a scientists, but I can use my brain & talk to one. (Jul 2014)
- Reduce climate change by doing things we should do anyway. (Feb 2014)
- BP oil spill made me oppose offshore oil drilling. (Feb 2014)
- Instituted state cap-and-trade by Executive Order. (Jun 2012)
- Open to cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions. (Jan 2010)
- $200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus. (Mar 2008)
- Propose almost $70 million on alternative energy development. (Mar 2007)
- Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Charlie Crist on Environment
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OR background on Environment.
- 1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message. (Feb 2014)
- Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill. (Feb 2014)
- Let state-run insurance carrier compete in private market. (Jun 2012)
- Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades. (Mar 2007)
- Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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Charlie Crist on Foreign Policy
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OR background on Foreign Policy.
- Lift the Cuban embargo; it has failed for 50 years. (Feb 2014)
- Find a way to work with our international allies. (Feb 2014)
- Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
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Charlie Crist on Government Reform
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OR background on Government Reform.
- Extend voting hours across the state for all. (May 2021)
- Criticized restrictive elections bill & anti-riot bill. (May 2021)
- Give former felons a second chance at voting rights. (Feb 2014)
- Require paper backup for all electronic voting machines. (Feb 2014)
- Supports term limits & instant contribution reporting. (Nov 1998)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Sponsored impeachment of Trump for inciting insurrection. (Jan 2021)
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Charlie Crist on Gun Control
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OR background on Gun Control.
- Strongly supports Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
- Repeal gun restrictions; allow concealed carry. (Nov 1998)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Charlie Crist on Health Care
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OR background on Health Care.
- 2007 & 2010: opposed ObamaCare; now supports fixing it. (Mar 2014)
- Likes parts of ObamaCare but it's too big & too bureaucratic. (Feb 2014)
- AdWatch: unwavering support of ObamaCare. (Dec 2013)
- Cover Florida: 6,000 uninsured given peace of mind. (Mar 2010)
- Get waste & fraud out of Medicare so program will survive. (Mar 2010)
- Cover Florida: $150 a month plan for 3.8 million uninsured. (Mar 2008)
- Cover Florida: $150 a month plan for 3.8 million uninsured. (Mar 2008)
- Expand tax-free medical savings accounts. (Nov 1998)
- Opposes repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)
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Charlie Crist on Homeland Security
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OR background on Homeland Security.
- Led effort to ensure veterans had access to COVID vaccine. (May 2021)
- Supports strong national defense. (Feb 2014)
- 2008: I don't believe in torture. (Feb 2014)
- Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has worked. (Feb 2010)
- Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
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Charlie Crist on Immigration
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OR background on Immigration.
- No amnesty, but an earned path to citizenship. (May 2010)
- Seal borders; enforce laws; send illegals to back of line. (Mar 2010)
- Close the door of illegal immigration; protect our borders. (Oct 1998)
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Charlie Crist on Jobs
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OR background on Jobs.
- Raise U.S. minimum wage to $15; Florida's already done it. (Feb 2021)
- Minimum wage increase good; living wage better. (Dec 2013)
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Charlie Crist on Principles & Values
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OR background on Principles & Values.
- This is a moment for inclusion rather than exclusion. (May 2021)
- We need to stop the division and hate; bring state together. (May 2021)
- I stand for fairness and trying to treat people right. (Mar 2014)
- Original family name "Christodoulos", from Greek Cyprus. (Feb 2014)
- 1966: Father won Pinellas County School Board seat. (Feb 2014)
- Married at age 21; divorced soon after. (Feb 2014)
- While Governor, married Carole Rome; called "First Fiancee". (Feb 2014)
- Opposing anything the Democrats proposed--that wasn't my way. (Feb 2014)
- AdWatch: not REPUBLICAN; not DEMOCRAT; but AMERICAN. (Feb 2014)
- 1986: First campaign: lost State Senate primary runoff. (Feb 2014)
- New kind of Republican: reasonable moderate leader. (Jun 2012)
- 2009: Ran for Senate after expected unopposed run for Gov. (Jun 2012)
- 2009: Embraced Obama publicly, to promote stimulus bill. (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: Ran as independent because of polls, not principles. (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: Switched to Independent when polls swung to 30% loss. (Jun 2012)
- I would have left GOP anyway; they're too extreme. (Oct 2010)
- We need open-mindedness in a Senator, not ideology. (Oct 2010)
- In Rubio's $600,000 slush fund only $4000 went to candidates. (Mar 2010)
- Problem solving requires consensus, and sometimes concession. (Mar 2010)
- Humble roots led to values of lower taxes & less government. (Dec 2009)
- Certify 2020 Presidential election as fully & fairly counted. (Jan 2021)
- Create Commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riots. (Jun 2021)
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Charlie Crist on Social Security
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OR background on Social Security.
- Reducing COLA is unfair to seniors living on fixed income. (Apr 2010)
- Focus on waste & fraud, not retirement age & COLA. (Mar 2010)
- Don't raise retirement age; don't adjust COLA. (Mar 2010)
- Invest budget surplus into Trust Fund. (Nov 1998)
- Don't raise eligibility age; don't tax benefits. (Oct 1998)
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Charlie Crist on Tax Reform
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OR background on Tax Reform.
- 2007: lowered property taxes by $33B over 5 years. (Feb 2014)
- 2009: temporary $25 average car fee increase. (Dec 2013)
- Double homestead exemption to $50K & taxes drop like a rock. (Jun 2012)
- Pushed moderate property tax relief instead of 1.35% cap. (Jun 2012)
- Extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. (Jul 2010)
- Reduce the tax brackets to let private enterprise flourish. (Mar 2010)
- 2006: Pledged no taxes; 2009: $2.2B in fees on 16M people. (Mar 2010)
- Reduce property taxes by doubling homestead exemption. (Mar 2007)
- Replace income tax with a flat tax or national sales tax. (Nov 1998)
- Best to extend all tax cuts; but compromise and push later. (Oct 2010)
- Supports increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
- $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)
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topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
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| 2006: I'm pro-life; 2014: That was for Republicans: Opposes topic 1 Favors embryonic stem cell research: Favors topic 1 1995: Opposed mandatory 24-hour waiting period for abortion: Strongly Favors topic 1 I'm pro-life, but stay out of other people's lives: Favors topic 1 Vetoed bill requiring ultrasound exams before abortions: Favors topic 1 Tea Party is too extreme on outlawing abortion: Opposes topic 1 Defend parental notification rights: Opposes topic 1 Prohibit partial-birth abortion: Opposes topic 1 Abortion is a personal decision; but ban partial-birth: Favors topic 1 Supports both federal abortion funding & judicial activism: Strongly Favors topic 1 Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research: Favors topic 1 Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services: Strongly Favors topic 1 Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions: Strongly Favors topic 1 Supports public funding for abortion services: Strongly Favors topic 1 |
Strongly Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| I left GOP because they bash Obama's race: Strongly Favors topic 2 Civil rights is an American value that all should embrace: Strongly Favors topic 2 Diversity is one of our strengths in America: Strongly Favors topic 2 Lifetime member of NAACP: Favors topic 2 Provide compensation to victims of racial discrimination: Strongly Favors topic 2 Discontinue affirmative action programs: Strongly Opposes topic 2 Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination: Favors topic 2 |
Favors
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
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| 2006: Came out for civil unions; denied rumors he was gay: Strongly Favors topic 3 2010: Backed gay marriage ban; 2014: supports gay marriage: Strongly Favors topic 3 I support marriage equality in Florida: Strongly Favors topic 3 Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy has worked: Opposes topic 3 Uphold Florida’s Defense of Marriage Act: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Opposes banning homosexuals in the military: Strongly Favors topic 3 Supports sexual preference as a protected minority status: Strongly Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Constitutional amendment for school prayer: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Strongly Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| 2007 & 2010: opposed ObamaCare; now supports fixing it: Favors topic 5 AdWatch: unwavering support of ObamaCare: Strongly Favors topic 5 Cover Florida: 6,000 uninsured given peace of mind: Strongly Favors topic 5 Cover Florida: $150 a month plan for 3.8 million uninsured: Strongly Favors topic 5 Expand tax-free medical savings accounts: Opposes topic 5 Opposes repealing mandated health insurance: Strongly Favors topic 5 |
Opposes
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Reducing COLA is unfair to seniors living on fixed income: Opposes topic 6 Focus on waste & fraud, not retirement age & COLA: Favors topic 6 Invest budget surplus into Trust Fund: Opposes topic 6 Don't raise eligibility age; don't tax benefits: Opposes topic 6 |
Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Supports charter schools and standardized testing: Favors topic 7 Some public school teachers should earn $100,000: Strongly Opposes topic 7 National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers: Opposes topic 7 School choice gives kids the best chance for success: Favors topic 7 As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability: Favors topic 7 Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Early advocate for parental choice in education: Strongly Favors topic 7 Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school: Strongly Favors topic 7 Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school: Strongly Favors topic 7 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+5 points on Social scale)
| 1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message: Opposes topic 8 Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill: Opposes topic 8 Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices: Opposes topic 8 Rated Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska: Strongly Opposes topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
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| Reimagine law enforcement; restore trust with police: Strongly Opposes topic 9 "Chain Gang Charlie": reinstitute prisoner labor on highways: Favors topic 9 1993: Sponsored STOP law: Stop Turning Out Prisoners: Strongly Favors topic 9 Chain-Gang Charlie: reinstitute prison chain gangs: Strongly Favors topic 9 Stop Turning Out Prisoners: serve at least 85% of sentence: Strongly Favors topic 9 Toughened penalties for identity theft and Internet spam: Favors topic 9 Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program: Strongly Favors topic 9 Require that prisoners serve at least 85% of their sentences: Strongly Favors topic 9 Broaden use of federal death penalty: Favors topic 9 More federal prisons; more “truth in sentencing”: Strongly Favors topic 9 First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration: Opposes topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
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| Strongly supports Second Amendment rights: Strongly Favors topic 10 Repeal gun restrictions; allow concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record: Strongly Favors topic 10 Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer: Strongly Opposes topic 10 |
Favors
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Humble roots led to values of lower taxes & less government: Opposes topic 11 Replace income tax with a flat tax or national sales tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Supports increasing income tax rates: Strongly Favors topic 11 Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs: Favors topic 11 $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants: Favors topic 11 |
Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
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| No amnesty, but an earned path to citizenship: Favors topic 12 Seal borders; enforce laws; send illegals to back of line: Opposes topic 12 Close the door of illegal immigration; protect our borders: Strongly Opposes topic 12 |
No opinion on
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(0 points on Economic scale)
| Opposes NAFTA; supports tariffs; opposes Fast Track: Strongly Opposes topic 13 Implement USMCA for improved North American trade: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
Opposes
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Lift the Cuban embargo; it has failed for 50 years: Strongly Opposes topic 14 Find a way to work with our international allies: Strongly Opposes topic 14 2008: I don't believe in torture: Opposes topic 14 Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism: Strongly Opposes topic 14 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: Favors topic 14 Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang: Favors topic 14 |
Strongly Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Led effort to ensure veterans had access to COVID vaccine: Favors topic 15 Supports strong national defense: Strongly Favors topic 15 |
Strongly Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
| Extend voting hours across the state for all: Strongly Favors topic 16 Criticized restrictive elections bill & anti-riot bill: Strongly Favors topic 16 Supports term limits & instant contribution reporting: Favors topic 16 Statehood for the District of Columbia: Favors topic 16 Automatic voter registration for all citizens: Strongly Favors topic 16 Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access: Favors topic 16 |
Strongly Favors
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(+5 points on Social scale)
| Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen: Favors topic 17 No military force against Iran without Congress approval: Strongly Favors topic 17 |
Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| I'm not a scientists, but I can use my brain & talk to one: Strongly Favors topic 18 Reduce climate change by doing things we should do anyway: Strongly Favors topic 18 BP oil spill made me oppose offshore oil drilling: Favors topic 18 Instituted state cap-and-trade by Executive Order: Strongly Favors topic 18 Open to cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions: Favors topic 18 $200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus: Favors topic 18 Propose almost $70 million on alternative energy development: Favors topic 18 Supports renewable energy tax credits: Strongly Favors topic 18 Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy: Favors topic 18 |
Favors
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Supports legalizing recreational marijuana: Strongly Opposes topic 19 More penalties against drugs; more funds for enforcement: Strongly Favors topic 19 Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs: Favors topic 19 |
Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Worked to pass the American Rescue Plan: Strongly Favors topic 20 Supports economic stimulus and some parts of ObamaCare: Strongly Favors topic 20 $8B stimulus funds saved or created 87,000 jobs in Florida: Strongly Favors topic 20 Reduce the tax brackets to let private enterprise flourish: Strongly Opposes topic 20 2006: Pledged no taxes; 2009: $2.2B in fees on 16M people: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Best to extend all tax cuts; but compromise and push later: Opposes topic 20 Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package: Favors topic 20 |
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