2018 New York Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage

OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)

Abortion     Andrew Cuomo: Protect women's right to choose if Roe is overturned.     Marc Molinaro: Accepts abortion as law; but believes in preserving life.     Cynthia Nixon: Abortion is a fundamental right for all women.

Budget & Economy     Marc Molinaro: First step to economic development is competent leadership.     Cynthia Nixon: A budget bullies people when it shortchanges opportunities.

Civil Rights     Marc Molinaro: Sees protection for LGBT people as their basic civil rights.     Cynthia Nixon: History of pro-gay rights with established credibility.

Corporations     Marc Molinaro: Cut costs on home-grown businesses to increase job growth.     Cynthia Nixon: Fight against tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.

Crime     Cynthia Nixon: Transform our criminal justice system.     Marc Molinaro: Don't ask about prior convictions in county jobs.

Drugs     Marc Molinaro: Look into why people become addicted and help them.     Cynthia Nixon: Arresting people for cannabis is racist war on drugs.     Cynthia Nixon: Racial equity in cannabis industry as form of reparations.     Cynthia Nixon: Legalize marijuana and capture the revenue.

Education     Marc Molinaro: Give back education decisions to local cities & towns.     Cynthia Nixon: Fight against the Old Boys Club for quality education.

Energy & Oil     Marc Molinaro: Will explore fracking consequences in monitored testing.

Environment     Cynthia Nixon: Outraged over slow response to village's contaminated water.     Marc Molinaro: Proven track record backing the Hudson River PCB cleanup.

Families & Children     Marc Molinaro: Path to Promise: comprehensive youth plan.

Government Reform     Cynthia Nixon: The 'Cynthia Effect': Cuomo now for restoring voting rights.     Marc Molinaro: Take the corruption out of campaign financing.     Cynthia Nixon: Main focus of campaign is exposing ongoing corruption.

Gun Control     Marc Molinaro: Supports 2nd Amendment but with common sense restrictions.     Cynthia Nixon: If you want more done on gun control, get involved.

Health Care     Marc Molinaro: Vows to veto single payer health care system if elected.

Homeland Security     Marc Molinaro: Give veterans the services and support they need.

Immigration     Marc Molinaro: Opposed to separating families of undocumented immigrants.     Cynthia Nixon: Fight for statewide immigrant sanctuary protection.

Jobs     Cynthia Nixon: Access to good jobs for all those in need of them.

Principles & Values     Cynthia Nixon: Corrupt, corporate Dems can't fight corrupt, corporate GOP.     Marc Molinaro: Grassroots elected official: mayor & County legislator.     Cynthia Nixon: Vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo.

Tax Reform     Howie Hawkins: Local property taxes upstate are the highest in the nation.     Marc Molinaro: Cut taxes and reset New York's priorities.     Cynthia Nixon: Limit tax breaks to the film industry; they don't need it.

Technology     Andrew Cuomo: Aggressive construction program on Tappan Zee Bridge.     Marc Molinaro: Vows to repair infrastructure by cutting through red tape.     Cynthia Nixon: Infrastructure decimated by tax breaks given to corporations.

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