Duf Sundheim in 2016 CA Senate race
On Welfare & Poverty:
Address the 8.9 million Californians living in poverty
California has suffered an economic earthquake that has cracked the Golden State in two. In Silicon Valley we are witnessing one of the greatest accumulations of wealth in the history of civilization. At the same time, large swaths of this state have
been left behind by years of bad government decisions. There are 8.9 million Californians living in poverty.The historic paths to the middle class are being choked off.
In fact, the fastest growing path to the middle class today is a government job. So it is not "what you know," it is "who you know." And an economy based on "who you know" has a
disproportionate negative impact on citizens of disadvantaged backgrounds or modest means. The answer to America's problems lies in addressing the problems these voters and voters like them across the nation face every day.
Source: Sundheim letter on Medium.com on 2016 California Senate race
Sep 14, 2015
On Abortion:
Right to abortion is a gating issues
Republicans are poised to field a pro-abortion, same-sex marriage-supporting Senate candidate, testing the theory that they might be relevant if only they'd concede defeat on social issues. Duf Sundheim, a self-described `balding 60 year-old white guy,`
says, `For a lot of people, [abortion and gay marriage] are gating issues; it sends a broader message about whether you're inclusive, whether you're a good listener, whether you're able to identify with people and you're able to share their concerns.`
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
On Civil Rights:
Supports same-sex marriage
Republicans are poised to field a pro-abortion, same-sex marriage-supporting Senate candidate, testing the theory that they might be relevant if only they'd concede defeat on social issues. Duf Sundheim, a self-described `balding 60 year-old white guy,`
says, `For a lot of people, [abortion and gay marriage] are gating issues; it sends a broader message about whether you're inclusive, whether you're a good listener, whether you're able to identify with people and you're able to share their concerns.`
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
On Free Trade:
Inclined to support Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact
Sundheim would have voted `yes` on Trade Promotion Authority and is inclined to back the
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact between the U.S. and its Asian allies.
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
On Health Care:
Some aspects of ObamaCare ok, but rest is a boondoggle
Sundheim supports the popular components of ObamaCare, such as forcing insurers to provide coverage to
Americans with pre-existing medical conditions, but otherwise thinks the law is a boondoggle that needs major surgery.
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
On Immigration:
Path to legal status without executive action
He backs an immigration overhaul that includes a path to legal status for illegal immigrants but opposes Obama's executive action. Despite Sundheim's being pro-choice on abortion,
favoring legal gay marriage and granting illegal immigrants a path to legal status, political analysts here say the GOP's national image is still likely to weigh him down in a race for federal office.
Source: Washington Examiner on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 4, 2015
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