Republican MA Governor:
Mitt Romney on
the Issues
Mitt Romney on
Abortion
- Endorsed legalization of RU-486. (Mar 2002)
- Personally against abortion, but pro-choice as governor. (Mar 2002)
- For safe, legal abortion since relative's death from illegal. (Oct 1994)
Mitt Romney on
Budget & Economy
- Balance state budget by removing waste and folderol. (Mar 2002)
- Will cut deficit and help Americans save. (Oct 1994)
Mitt Romney on
Civil Rights
- Every child deserves a mother and a father. (Sep 2004)
- Supports benefits for gay partners, but not gay marriage. (Sep 2002)
- Sexual orientation should not preclude being a Scout. (Oct 1994)
Mitt Romney on
Corporations
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Crime
- Reform sentencing process; appeal too-lenient sentences. (Sep 2002)
- Supports death penalty in heinous murders. (Sep 2002)
- Favored mandatory sentencing and three strikes. (Mar 2002)
- Safe streets will be a campaign theme. (Mar 2002)
- Will bring new businesses to urban areas. (Nov 1994)
- Supports death penalty and "three strikes" sentencing. (Oct 1994)
Mitt Romney on
Drugs
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Education
- Reform underperforming schools or replace with charters. (Sep 2002)
- Supported abolishing the federal Department of Education. (Mar 2002)
- Schools can teach family values, not religion or prayer. (Aug 1994)
- Supported means-tested vouchers for public & private schools. (Mar 2002)
Mitt Romney on
Energy & Oil
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Environment
- Clean environment will be a campaign theme. (Mar 2002)
Mitt Romney on
Families & Children
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Foreign Policy
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Free Trade
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Government Reform
- Balanced budget amendment and line-item veto. (Mar 2002)
Mitt Romney on
Gun Control
- Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)
Mitt Romney on
Health Care
- Subsidies for health coverage for low-income individuals. (Mar 2002)
- Voluntary purchasing pools. (Mar 2002)
Mitt Romney on
Homeland Security
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Immigration
- Tuition breaks encourage illegal immigration. (Nov 2005)
Mitt Romney on
Jobs
- Tax incentives for employee training. (Mar 2002)
Mitt Romney on
Local Issues
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Principles & Values
- #8 on Human Events' list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Respects Kerry's Vietnam record, but not his Senate record. (Sep 2004)
- Kerry's leadership is 57 varieties; Bush is unwavering. (Sep 2004)
- Experience to lead to prosperity after fiscal mismanagement. (Mar 2002)
- Ran Olympics in spirit of volunteerism. (Mar 2002)
- Dad inspired him to public service. (Mar 2002)
- Aspiring to greatness is its own reward. (Jun 2001)
- Values family, faith, education, sport, & healing. (Jun 2001)
Mitt Romney on
Social Security
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Tax Reform
- My pledge: no freeze on tax rollback. (Mar 2002)
- Pledges not to raise taxes. (Nov 1994)
Mitt Romney on
War & Peace
No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on
Welfare & Poverty
- Would require welfare recipients to work. (Nov 1994)
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