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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015)
Fire and Fury,
by Michael Wolff (2018)
Trump Revealed,
by Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher (2016)
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2016)
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017)
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden)
The Truths We Hold,
by Kamala Harris (2019)
Smart on Crime,
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Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017)
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018)
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016)
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017)
United,
by Cory Booker (2016)
Conscience of a Conservative,
by Jeff Flake (2017)
Two Paths,
by Gov. John Kasich (2017)
Every Other Monday,
by Rep. John Kasich (2010)
Courage is Contagious,
by John Kasich (1998)
Shortest Way Home,
by Pete Buttigieg (2019)
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018)
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018)
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017)
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018)
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016)
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015)

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Abortion
    Brittany Pettersen: YES on penalties for violent offenses against pregnant women.
    Amy Stephens: Long history of working for pro-Life causes.
    Amy Stephens: NO on penalties for violent offenses against pregnant women.
    Cary Kennedy: Endorsed by EMILY's List for pro-choice women.
    Cory Gardner: OpEd: extreme push for nationwide Personhood law.
    Cory Gardner: Sell contraceptives over-the-counter to avoid Hobby Lobby.
    Cory Gardner: Make "the pill" available without a prescription.
    Cory Gardner: No Personhood Amendment; birth control over-the-counter.
    Cynthia Coffman: Pro-choice; moderate on social issues.
    Darryl Glenn: Endorsed by Colo. Citizens for Life & National Right to Life.
    Darryl Glenn: Supports fetal personhood; opposes Planned Parenthood.
    Darryl Glenn: Life begins at conception.
    Greg Lopez: I am pro-life.
    Heidi Ganahl: Declares herself "pro-life" on Facebook, won't elaborate.
    Heidi Ganahl: Make adoption and birth control more accessible.
    Jared Polis: Fund Planned Parenthood; require insurers' contraception.
    Joe O`Dea: Supports a nationwide ban on late-term abortion.
    John Hickenlooper: Planned Parenthood supports reproductive health.
    John Walsh: Fight against laws banning nearly all abortions.
    Jon Keyser: Life is sacred; a pro-life Coloradan.
    Ken Buck: Opposes abortion rights, even in cases of rape and incest.
    Ken Salazar: Abortion decision should be between a woman and her God.
    Ken Salazar: Supports parental notification but not extreme limits.
    Mark Udall: AdWatch: defend woman's right to make her own choices.
    Michael Bennet: Classify contraception as preventive care & no moral issue.
    Mike Johnston: Woman's health between her and her doctor.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted YES on penalties for violent offenses against fetuses.
    Ron Hanks: Pro-life, but would allow exceptions for rape and incest.
    Ryan Frazier: Pro-life & pro-conservative values.
    Tim Neville: All human life is precious and must be protected.
    Tim Neville: OpEd: Parked "crisis pregnancy van" outside the Capitol.
    Tom Strickland: Protect freedom to choose; government has no role.
    Walker Stapleton: Ban abortion with exceptions for rape & incest.
    Joe O`Dea: Abortion with no limits is excessive .
    Joe O`Dea: Access to abortion in first 20 weeks, but ban after that .
    Michael Bennet: Proud that Colorado codified right to choose.
Budget & Economy
    Andrew Romanoff: Targeted investments good, but crazy to go deeper in debt.
    Bob Schaffer: $700 billion bailout is necessary but essentially a tax.
    Bob Schaffer: $700B bailout is dead hand of government making things worse.
    Bob Schaffer: Congress’ 2007 laws made private sector pay for bailout.
    Cary Kennedy: Give voters more info about where tax dollars are spent.
    Cary Kennedy: Balanced budget after citizens vote on taxes.
    Doug Robinson: Problems should be fixed by spending less, not raising taxes.
    Doug Robinson: Use our budget more effectively, instead of raising taxes.
    Doug Robinson: State budget is a mess; improve it by cutting spending.
    Eli Bremer: Taxes, government expenses should be kept low.
    George Brauchler: Requested pay cut & budget cut as County Commissioner.
    Greg Lopez: Would prioritize transportation and growth.
    Greg Lopez: Wants to champion and advocate for small business.
    Heidi Ganahl: Government has grown too much; we can reduce it.
    Jared Polis: Road repair: make it easier to travel our great state.
    Joe O`Dea: The biggest driver of inflation is the embrace of socialism.
    John Hickenlooper: Rebuild reserve fund after Great Recession.
    John Hickenlooper: Increase budget reserves; extend job-creation tax credit.
    Ken Buck: We spent $787B on stimulus with nothing to show for it.
    Ken Salazar: Cut national debt and close tax loopholes.
    Mark Udall: $700 billion bailout is not good for my constituents.
    Mark Udall: Financial bailout results from Reagan & Bush GOP policies.
    Michael Bennet: Stimulus bill limited because recession worse than expected.
    Michael Bennet: Stimulus bill avoided Depression; now we need infrastructure.
    Mike Johnston: Government can help business and improve workplace.
    Ron Hanks: At all levels government is too big and spends too much.
    Ryan Frazier: Pro-job growth, pro-balanced budget, & pro-worker.
    Tim Neville: Stop robbing from future generations.
    Victor Mitchell: To save jobs, we must halt any kind of tax increase.
    Victor Mitchell: In an over regulated Colorado, regulations need to be cut.
    Victor Mitchell: Cutting regulations will promote small businesses.
    Walker Stapleton: Balanced budgets in private career & then as state treasurer.
    Joe O`Dea: Inflation caused by the $1.9 trillion reckless spending bill.
    Joe O`Dea: Move energy cost down and inflation will subside.
    Michael Bennet: Stopped 30,000 evictions & cut childhood poverty in half.
    Michael Bennet: Inflation is a global problem caused by supply chain issues.
    Jared Polis: Invested billions in housing, but can't just our way out .
Civil Rights
    Brittany Pettersen: Voted YES on authorizing same-sex civil unions.
    Alice Madden: Prohibit discrimination on basis of religion & LGBTQ.
    Am Stephens: No special anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ.
    Amy Stephens: Traditional marriage without Civil Unions.
    Amy Stephens: Rated 43% on voting positions by Women's Lobby of Colorado.
    Andrew Romanoff: Prohibit discrimination on basis of religion & LGBTQ.
    Bill Ritter: Prohibit discrimination on basis of religion & LGBTQ.
    Cory Gardner: Against same-sex marriage but now law of the land.
    Dan Baer: I'm lucky to have grown up gay, but there's still work to do.
    Darryl Glenn: Opposed health insurance for same-sex city workers.
    Ed Perlmutter: Affirnative action needed at colleges but not state agencies.
    Ed Perlmutter: No same-sex marriage, but allow equal benedifts.
    Eli Bremer: Biden undercut Title IX, women's sports no longer protected.
    Greg Lopez: Don't teach personal choices of sexual lifestyle in schools.
    Heidi Ganahl: Misrepresented gender policy for students in high school.
    Jared Polis: Would be Colorado's first openly gay Governor.
    John Hickenlooper: Let's pass civil unions!
    John Hickenlooper: Called special legislative session to pass same-sex marriage.
    Ken Buck: Prosecute the murder of transgender as a hate crime.
    Ken Buck: Don't-ask-don't-tell policy makes a lot of sense.
    Ken Buck: Birth influences homosexuality like it influences alcoholism.
    Ken Buck: Being gay is a choice, but birth has an influence.
    Ken Buck: Buck "mis-spoke" comparing homosexuality to alcoholism.
    Ken Buck: Won't compare gays to alcoholics again; better candidate now.
    Ken Salazar: Oppose the Federal Marriage Amendment.
    Ken Salazar: Change the Patriot Act to balance civil liberties.
    Michael Bennet: Opposition to homosexuality is an outdated views of society.
    Mike Johnston: Participated in Women's March in Denver.
    Mike Johnston: Workplace discrimination law includes LGBTQ.
    Mike Johnston: 100% from Colorado LGBTQ group.
    Mike Johnston: Co-sponsored 2012 SB2: supported same-sex marriage.
    Owen Hill: Gay marriage forces gay agenda onto straight society.
    Randy Baumgardner: Rated 35% on voting positions by Women's Lobby of Colorado.
    Raul Labrador: Orientation/gender identity shouldn't bar employment.
    Ron Hanks: Full-legal rights for same-sex unions - no discrimination.
    Tim Neville: Marriage is between one man and one woman only.
    Tim Neville: 2012 SB2: opposed same-sex marriage.
    Victor Mitchell: Voted against Trump due to misogyny concerns.
    Victor Mitchell: No special anti-discrimination laws for LGBTQ.
    Walker Stapleton: My grandfather was in the KKK but I denounce racism.
Corporations
    Doug Robinson: To help the economy, government has to get out of the way.
    Doug Robinson: Create pro-business environment and cut regulations.
    George Brauchler: Protect business from excessive regulation.
    Jared Polis: Remove deductions exploited by corporations at our expense.
    John Hickenlooper: Regulatory impact statement on all new legislation.
    John Hickenlooper: Colorado Blueprint: build a business friendly environment.
    John Hickenlooper: Fund $10M program to support rural business.
    John Hickenlooper: 5-year initiative to support startup businesses.
    Jon Keyser: Give job creators every opportunity to succeed.
    Ken Buck: Small business can turn economy around with lower tax burden.
    Ken Salazar: Close loopholes that encourage overseas headquarters.
    Mark Udall: No welfare for CEOs in financial bailout.
    Peg Littleton: Allow small businesses to keep more of what they earn.
    Walker Stapleton: Use common-sense cost-benefit analysis to create good jobs.
Crime
    Brittany Pettersen: Expunge arrest records based on mistaken identity.
    Brittany Pettersen: Voted YES on requiring all convicts to submit DNA.
    Yadira Caraveo: Restrict use of solitary confinement in local jails.
    Brittany Pettersen: Restrict use of solitary confinement in local jails.
    Amy Stephens: Voted YES on requiring all convicts to submit DNA.
    Amy Stephens: Voted NO on parole violation punishment reduction.
    Angela Williams: Get compensation for the wrongly convicted.
    Angela Williams: Introduced bill to repeal the death penalty.
    Bob Beauprez: Require public notice when releasing violent prison inmates.
    Ed Perlmutter: Support the use of the death penalty.
    Ed Perlmutter: Alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders.
    George Brauchler: Death penalty is legitimate rule of law.
    George Brauchler: Supports death penalty; would lift stays of execution.
    George Brauchler: Defend local law enforcement and provide resources.
    George Brauchler: Create specialized units to fight crime.
    Greg Lopez: Oppose unwarranted, irrational hatred of cops by radicals.
    Heidi Ganahl: Reinstate bail, ensure parole board enforces sentences.
    Heidi Ganahl: I would fire the parole board, keep the bad guys in jail.
    Jared Polis: Restrict use of solitary confinement in local jails.
    Jared Polis: No mandatory minimums; yes alternative sentencing.
    Jared Polis: Make Colorado one of the 10 safest states over next 5 years.
    Joe O`Dea: Defunding the police isn't just bad; it's morally wrong.
    John Hickenlooper: $20M for mental health 24/7 call-in centers.
    John Hickenlooper: $34 million for violence-preventing mental health services.
    John Hickenlooper: Longer minimum prison sentences do not reduce crime.
    John Hickenlooper: Issued stay of execution for convicted killer.
    John Hickenlooper: Sigred bill to expunge arrest record if mistaken identity.
    John Walsh: Worked as prosecutor since 1987, as U.S. Attorney.
    Ken Buck: 2006: Declined to prosecute "buyer's remorse" date-rape case.
    Ken Buck: Closed loophole that had let abusive fathers contact kids.
    Michael Bennet: Community policing frees police to focus on violent crimes.
    Mike Johnston: Reduce sentencing disparities; ban police chokeholds.
    Mike Johnston: Tougher on DUI and sexual assault.
    Mike Johnston: Sponsored bill to expunge arrest record if mistaken identity.
    Mike Johnston: Ban police chokeholds; push the CLEAR Act.
    Owen Hill: Expunge arrest records based on mistaken identity.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted NO on parole violation punishment reduction.
    Randy Baumgardner: Expunge arrest records based on mistaken identity.
    Ron Hanks: Don't restrict use of solitary confinement in local jails.
    Ryan Frazier: Criminal justice reform needed against $30,000 per inmate.
    Tim Neville: Expunge arrest records based on mistaken identity.
    William Owens: DNA tests for all felons; "Two strikes" for child molesters.
    Jared Polis: Crack down on auto theft, propose tougher sentencing.
Drugs
    Brittany Pettersen: Voted YES on regulating retail marijuana.
    Yadira Caraveo: Allow changing marijuana designation from retail to medical.
    Brittany Pettersen: Allow changing marijuana designation from retail to medical.
    Cory Gardner: After seeing legal pot in CO, supports it for all states.
    Darryl Glenn: Feds should leave marijuana law to states, including banking.
    Darryl Glenn: Congress should leave opioid law to states.
    Doug Robinson: Opposes recreational marijuana.
    Doug Robinson: Opposed Amendment 64: youth usage of drugs is too high.
    Doug Robinson: Do better by preventing addiction & promoting natural high.
    Doug Robinson: Children need to be protected from the dangers of pot.
    Doug Robinson: More regulation AND treatment to control drugs.
    Doug Robinson: Ran anti-recreational marijuana group, Smart Colorado.
    George Brauchler: Opposed marijuana legalization; but keep the feds out.
    George Brauchler: Opposed legalization but will defend CO laws.
    George Brauchler: Must increase mental health & drug treatment programs.
    George Brauchler: Pot law has not ended criminal activity.
    Greg Lopez: Marijuana is an addictive drug and not safe.
    Heidi Ganahl: Colorado's experiment with cannabis isn't helping our kids.
    Jared Polis: Treat marijuana like alcohol; end Drug War on states.
    Jared Polis: Signed law allowing mass pardon for minor marijuana offenses.
    Jared Polis: Strengthen penalties for drug dealers peddling fentanyl.
    Jared Polis: Allow changing marijuana designation from retail to medical.
    John Hickenlooper: National model for marijuana legalization.
    John Hickenlooper: Now it's legal, but keep marijuana out of the reach of kids.
    John Hickenlooper: Voters were "reckless" to legalize retail marijuana.
    John Hickenlooper: Regulatory regime to marijuana needs to be strengthened.
    Jon Keyser: Feds should let marijuana businesses use normal banking.
    Jon Keyser: Focus on awareness and treatment for opioid addiction.
    Mike Johnston: Focus on treatment for addiction, not criminalization.
    Owen Hill: Voted NO on regulating retail marijuana.
    Owen Hill: Voted NO on regulating retail marijuana.
    Randy Baumgardner: Sponsored bill for regulating retail marijuana.
    Raul Labrador: Challenges AG on stopping pot research.
    Ron Hanks: No to changing marijuana designation from retail to medical.
    Steve Barlock: Will follow state law on pot.
    Victor Mitchell: Marijuana revenues are being "ripped off" in the status quo.
    Victor Mitchell: THC is dangerous, but voters ok'ed the pot amendment.
    Walker Stapleton: Concerned about unintended consequences of legalizing pot.
Education
    Alice Madden: Drive more money into K-12 and higher education.
    Alice Madden: For science-based sex education in schools.
    Amy Stephens: Voted NO on expanding comprehensive sex education.
    Amy Stephens: Voted NO on authorizing same-sex civil unions.
    Amy Stephens: Opposed to science-based sex education in schools.
    Angela Williams: Supported bill to require LGBTQ-inclusive education.
    Angela Williams: Student loan debt is ball and chain on young people's lives.
    Bill Ritter: For science-based sex education in schools.
    Bob Beauprez: Our common-sense electorate defeated Amendment 66.
    Bob Schaffer: More competition needed in higher-ed loan-making.
    Cary Kennedy: Supports wise investments in Colorado's public schools.
    Cary Kennedy: Make college more affordable, including tech & vocational.
    Cary Kennedy: Led Amendment 23: reduce budget cuts to public schools.
    Cory Gardner: Filed brief for tax dollars for private religious schools.
    Cory Gardner: Let employers donate tax free to employees' student loans.
    Dan Baer: Education is a social benefit & an investment in our country.
    Darryl Glenn: Take back our education system from federal bureaucrats.
    Donna Lynne: Must meet challenge of funding schools.
    Doug Robinson: In education, more choice makes more competition.
    Doug Robinson: Competition key to improving public schools.
    Ed Perlmutter: Stress abstinence in sex education programs.
    Ed Perlmutter: Increase teacher funding & school construction.
    George Brauchler: Local control instead of one-size-fits-all education models.
    Ellen Burnes: Grads struggling with student debt deserve better.
    George Brauchler: Colorado should lead in STEM education.
    Greg Lopez: Parents want school choice and vocational training; I agree.
    Heidi Ganahl: Ensure we are funding our students, not the system.
    Heidi Ganahl: Critic: supports "conservative affirmative action" in hiring.
    Jared Polis: Prime supporter of Amendment 23 for school funding in 2000.
    Jared Polis: Increased across-the-board funding and preschool for all.
    Jared Polis: Started two public charter schools for at-risk youth.
    Jared Polis: Achieve universal pre-school for 4-year-olds by end of term.
    Jared Polis: Increased higher education funding, plus $100 for newborns.
    Jared Polis: Increase funding by roughly $12-13 thousand per classroom.
    Joe O`Dea: Allow dollars to follow students, expand school choice.
    John Hickenlooper: Earn-and-learn programs to reduce attainment gap.
    John Hickenlooper: Some standardized testing is necessary.
    John Hickenlooper: Increase investment in education by additional $100M.
    John Hickenlooper: Schools should focus on skills for future jobs.
    John Hickenlooper: Opposes vouchers for private or religious schools.
    John Hickenlooper: Expanded student loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
    John Walsh: Fight for well-funded high quality public education.
    Jon Keyser: Provide parents with more choices.
    Ken Salazar: Expand early childhood and after school programs.
    Ken Salazar: Ensure higher education is affordable and accessible.
    Ken Salazar: More scholarships for college.
    Ken Salazar: Strongly supports public education.
    Mark Udall: More money for government-run college aid programs.
    Mike Johnston: Keep up with innovation: 2 years of free college or training.
    Mike Johnston: National Guard service in exchange for state college tuition.
    Mike Johnston: Weaken tenure protections; strengthen teacher evaluations.
    Mike Johnston: Major investment in public education.
    Mike Johnston: Make college more affordable.
    Owen Hill: Eliminate the Department of Education.
    Owen Hill: Voted NO on expanding comprehensive sex education.
    Owen Hill: Voted NO on authorizing same-sex civil unions.
    Peg Littleton: Led the effort against Common Core & for charter schools.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted NO on expanding comprehensive sex education.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted NO on authorizing same-sex civil unions.
    Ron Hanks: Federal involvement a failure, return control to the states.
    Ron Hanks: I'm fighting for education tax credits for parents.
    Ryan Frazier: Improve education with local control.
    Ryan Frazier: Fix the student loan crisis for our college graduates.
    Steve Barlock: Favors home schooling.
    Tim Neville: Choices for parents, from vouchers to charter schools.
    Tim Neville: Abstinence-only instead of comprehensive sex-ed.
    Tom Strickland: Expand Head Start program for underprivileged kids.
    Tom Tancredo: Tax credits for private school tuition.
    Victor Mitchell: Don't boost No education spending via tax increases.
    Victor Mitchell: Lower the cost of college.
    Victor Mitchell: College need to become more affordable in Colorado.
    Victor Mitchell: Teachers unions are enemies of Colorado.
    Victor Mitchell: Supports vouchers and school choice.
    Victor Mitchell: Opposed to science-based sex education in schools.
    Walker Stapleton: Charter schools give low-cost, high quality education choice.
    Walker Stapleton: More charters, school choice, & education savings accounts.
    Walker Stapleton: Transfer funds from bloated administration to teachers.
    Walker Stapleton: Supports school choice: $10,000 to follow student anywhere.
    William Owens: Teacher merit pay; student standards; smaller class sizes.
    Jared Polis: Ensure access to career-connected learning in high schools.
Energy & Oil
    Alice Madden: Dire need to forge solutions to the climate crisis.
    Alice Madden: Sense of urgency to act on addressing climate change.
    Angela Williams: Passed bill reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado.
    Bob Schaffer: Federal government rakes in funds from high energy prices.
    Cary Kennedy: Oil & gas are important, but protect public health.
    Cory Gardner: Pushed for clean-tech investments.
    Cory Gardner: Opposes ending coal use; would kill jobs.
    Dan Baer: Address climate change, but not the Green New Deal.
    Darryl Glenn: Welcoming energy policies; march toward energy independence.
    Darryl Glenn: I do not believe that man is contributing to climate change.
    Donna Lynne: Continue transition from fossil fuels to renewables.
    Eli Bremer: We must maintain and increase our production capabilities.
    George Brauchler: Colorado joining Paris Accords is meaningless symbolism.
    Greg Lopez: Don't close coal mines to remove phantom of climate change.
    Heidi Ganahl: We should be producing oil and gas here in Colorado.
    Jared Polis: 100% renewable energy by 2040.
    Jared Polis: Increase regulatory incentives for renewables.
    Jared Polis: Climate change threatens decreased snowpack for ski industry.
    Jared Polis: We all need to lead on clean air and climate.
    Jared Polis: Colorado is a national leader in green energy jobs.
    Joe O`Dea: No government subsidies for transition to renewable energy.
    John Hickenlooper: Develop unconventional technology for extracting shale oil.
    John Hickenlooper: Fracking opens new era of energy; but disclose ingredients.
    John Hickenlooper: Colorado Energy Office: efficiency and renewables.
    John Hickenlooper: Innovative drilling technology for abundant natural gas.
    John Hickenlooper: Pursuing renewables; solar and wind.
    John Hickenlooper: Reduce greenhouse gas by 26% by 2025 and 35% by 2030.
    John Hickenlooper: Close coal plants: cleaner air AND lower utility bills.
    John Hickenlooper: 100% renewable energy economy by 2050.
    John Hickenlooper: Climate change a threat, green energy means new jobs.
    John Hickenlooper: Calls for 100% renewable energy by 2050.
    John Walsh: Colorado's large permanent snowfields are gone by mid-summer.
    Jon Keyser: Energy security=national security; all-of-the-above policy.
    Mark Udall: We need comprehensive plan, not just oil & gas development.
    Mark Udall: We're prepared to put a price on carbon.
    Mike Johnston: Balance oil & gas extraction with public safety.
    Mike Johnston: State should promote natural energy.
    Mike Johnston: Fund green homes and offices.
    Noel Ginsburg: Develop oil & gas resources while protecting environment.
    Peg Littleton: Supports all-of-the above energy policy.
    Ron Hanks: Saw benefits of energy independence, hydraulic fracturing.
    Ron Hanks: Clean, green, safe nuclear is answer to many of our problems.
    Ryan Frazier: Embrace American energy independence.
    Steve Barlock: Water power, but not wind power.
    Steve Barlock: State should not pick favorites in clean energy.
    Tim Neville: EPA's war on oil, gas and coal kills jobs.
    Tom Strickland: Restrict nuclear waste shipment.
    Tom Strickland: Enforce environmental regs and address global warming.
    Victor Mitchell: Repeal misguided Paris Accords order on Day One.
    Walker Stapleton: Work with energy industry and protect energy resources.
    Walker Stapleton: Full-throated defense of oil-and-gas deregulation.
    Jared Polis: We simply must end our reliance on costly fossil fuels.
Environment
    Brittany Pettersen: Require real-time emissions monitoring of air toxics.
    Yadira Caraveo: Require real-time emissions monitoring of air toxics.
    Alice Madden: Sense of urgency to act on saving the environment.
    Cary Kennedy: Colorado can be national model on wind energy & cleantech.
    Cory Gardner: Voted to repeal EPA rules regulating methane emissions.
    Darryl Glenn: Re-open New Santa Fe Trail through US Air Force Academy.
    Donna Lynne: Protect our environment for generations to come.
    Jared Polis: We are loving our public lands to death; needs upgrades.
    Jared Polis: Require real-time emissions monitoring of air toxics.
    John Hickenlooper: Develop federal land instead of protecting the sage grous.
    John Hickenlooper: Start methane capture rule; finish Water Plan.
    John Hickenlooper: Watershed cleanup shouldn't always meet fed. standards.
    John Hickenlooper: Adopted low-emission vehicle standards, methane standards.
    Jon Keyser: Advocate for clean air, clean water, and open space.
    Ken Buck: Protect rural water supplies like Arkansas River basin.
    Ken Salazar: Protect and preserve our land and water.
    Michael Bennet: $5 million to begin work on the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
    Michael Bennet: Fought for drought funding in Inflation Reduction Act.
    Peg Littleton: Won county funds for bicycle paths and open spaces.
    Raul Labrador: Must work with partners to preserve public land.
    Ron Hanks: NO on requiring real-time emissions monitoring of air toxics.
    Tim Neville: Scale back economy-crushing EPA regulations.
    Walker Stapleton: Wants states to have seat at table on federal land decisions.
    Heidi Ganahl: When we talk about water, we have to talk about storage.
    Jared Polis: Renegotiate Colorado River Compact via cutbacks in CA/NV/AZ.
Families & Children
    Angela Williams: Lemonade-stand law: legalize businesses of minors.
    Cary Kennedy: Family adopted sister via faith-based organization.
    Cary Kennedy: Supports foster care via faith-based organizations.
    Cory Gardner: Correct family policies that promote divisions.
    Ellen Burnes: Worked with youth organizations such as 4-H and FFA.
    Greg Lopez: Sex Ed Bill is a direct attack on parental rights.
    Heidi Ganahl: Address mental health crisis/suicide rates among children.
    Jared Polis: Will establish full-day Pre-K statewide.
    Jared Polis: Supports same-sex marriage.
    Jared Polis: Establish statewide paid family and medical leave program.
    Jared Polis: Wants "unique Colorado solution" to provide paid leave.
    John Hickenlooper: Consolidate 23 early childhood services under one roof.
    John Hickenlooper: Low-income women get long-acting reversible contraceptives.
    Pat Buchanan: Littleton due to poisoned culture declaring "God is dead".
    Tom Strickland: Expand children's health insurance coverage.
Foreign Policy
    Cory Gardner: Voted against blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
    Cory Gardner: Led bipartisan opposition to China's election interference.
    Dan Baer: Served as US ambassador to OSCE & multilateral organizations.
    Eli Bremer: I support full funding of the U.S. commitment to Israel.
    Joe O`Dea: Support Ukraine against Russia, $40 billion was excessive.
    John Hickenlooper: Realign foreign policy to reflect American leadership.
    John Hickenlooper: Supports cutting off military support to Saudi Arabia.
    Ken Salazar: We need cooperation of our traditional allies on terrorism.
    Michael Bennet: Diplomatic tools to invest in stability before crisis.
    Mike Johnston: US must lead & collaborate with allies.
    Peg Littleton: Unwavering defender of the nation of Israel.
    Ron Hanks: Biden is an agent under the influence of a foreign power.
Free Trade
    Bob Schaffer: Reducing repatriation tax pumps capital into economy.
    Mark Udall: Reducing repatriation tax rewards sending jobs overseas.
    Walker Stapleton: Tariffs on China escalate trade war & hurt businesses.
Government Reform
    Brittany Pettersen: Voted NO on same-day voter registration.
    Amy Stephens: Voted NO on same-day voter registration.
    Cory Gardner: Require Senate candidates to e-file campaign finance reports.
    Cory Gardner: Overturn Colorado being in National Popular Vote Compact.
    Dan Baer: Tackle corruption and role of big money in politics.
    Darryl Glenn: Democracy needs increased political participation.
    Darryl Glenn: Supports unlimited contributions by individuals.
    Ed Perlmutter: Supports public funding for political campaigns.
    Eli Bremer: Agriculture is under attack with burdensome regulations.
    George Brauchler: A record of official transparency.
    George Brauchler: Move some state offices out of capital.
    George Brauchler: Sunset law should apply to all regulations.
    Greg Lopez: Opposes National Popular Vote interstate compact.
    Greg Lopez: Local government important; state should stay out of way.
    Greg Lopez: Wants statewide electoral college to choose who's on ballot.
    Greg Lopez: State regulators are running amuck, will reduce their number.
    Heidi Ganahl: Streamline regulations to help local job creators.
    Heidi Ganahl: Clean voter lists and require voter ID to restore confidence.
    Jared Polis: More limits on campaign donations; more donor disclosure.
    Jared Polis: Investigate voter suppression; prohibit gerrymandering.
    Joe O`Dea: Doesn't challenge 2020 election results.
    Joe O`Dea: Cut size & cost of bureaucracy.
    John Hickenlooper: Pits and Peeves: Replace red tape with LEAN government.
    John Hickenlooper: Apply LEAN principles to EVERY state agency.
    John Hickenlooper: Overturn Citizens United.
    John Hickenlooper: Pass the electoral reforms of the For the People Act.
    John Hickenlooper: End partisan gerrymandering, support Fair Maps Act.
    John Hickenlooper: Reinstate Voting Rights Act provisions struck down by Court.
    Ken Buck: Not, repeat not, for repealing the 17th Amendment.
    Ken Buck: Opposes secession for northern Colorado counties.
    Michael Bennet: Constitutional amendment tooverturn Citizens United.
    Michael Bennet: Federal review voting of discriminatory state voting changes.
    Mike Johnston: No PAC money when running as state senator or as governor.
    Mike Johnston: Mail-in voting for all elections.
    Owen Hill: Voted NO on same-day voter registration.
    Owen Hill: Stick to the enumerated powers our founding fathers gave us.
    Pete Coors: The 527 loophole is also a freedom of speech.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted NO on same-day voter registration.
    Ron Hanks: Our elections NOT secure; restore election integrity.
    Steve Barlock: Drain the swamp of Colorado politics.
    Tom Tancredo: 2001: pledged 3-term limit; 2002: served 4th & 5th term.
    Walker Stapleton: Ended hired petitioners when one surfaced as not registered.
    Walker Stapleton: Great Colorado Payback: find lost bank accounts.
    Jared Polis: Most important thing is to protect our waterways and rights.
Gun Control
    Alice Madden: Gun safety in the wake of school shootings.
    Amy Stephens: Co-sponsors every pro-2nd Amendment bill in Legislature.
    Cary Kennedy: No military assault weapons; universal background checks.
    Cory Gardner: Opposed background checks gun show and online sales.
    Darryl Glenn: Second Amendment is unambiguous, despite acts of violence.
    Donna Lynne: Ban bump stocks; disallow mental health excuses.
    Ed Perlmutter: Ban semi- automatics; require child-safety locks.
    Eli Bremer: Supports proper training and education around guns.
    George Brauchler: Supports guns for self-defense.
    Greg Lopez: Red Flag bill violates constitutional rights of gun owners.
    Greg Lopez: Don't like mass murder, but Second Amendment is important.
    Heidi Ganahl: Follow Constitution, protect our Second Amendment rights.
    Jared Polis: Supports gun-control legislation.
    Jared Polis: Banning weapons violates the Second Amendment.
    Jared Polis: Ban military-style weapons; plus CDC studies gun violence.
    Jared Polis: Strengthen penalties for black-market gun sales.
    Jared Polis: Ban bump stocks; end black market gun sales.
    Joe O`Dea: Supports the 2nd amendment, endorsed by Colorado NRA.
    John Hickenlooper: Keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill.
    John Hickenlooper: Universal background checks & ban on high capacity magazines.
    John Hickenlooper: State Senate "Line item recall" about too-strict gun control.
    John Hickenlooper: Universal background checks but no assault weapon ban.
    John Hickenlooper: CO cares about 2nd Amendment, but also safe communities.
    John Hickenlooper: Develop a program to reduce suicides by gun.
    John Hickenlooper: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority.
    Jon Keyser: Firm supporter of the Second Amendment.
    Ken Salazar: Protect the individual right to use firearms.
    Ken Salazar: Restrict felon possession, and ban assault weapons.
    Mike Johnston: Supports common sense gun restrictions.
    Mike Johnston: Ban military-style weapons; plus universal background checks.
    Peg Littleton: Advocate for responsible gun ownership.
    Ron Hanks: An ardent, no-compromise defender of the 2nd Amendment.
    Ron Hanks: No restrictions on guns except for criminals/mentally ill.
    Ryan Frazier: Pro-second amendment.
    Steve Barlock: 100% for Trump unless he rejects NRA.
    Steve Barlock: Teachers should protect students if there's a school shooter.
    Tim Neville: The Second Amendment is a bulwark against tyranny.
    Tim Neville: Constitutional Carry bill: no such thing as concealed permit.
    Tom Tancredo: Running in opposition to new gun control laws.
    Victor Mitchell: 100% record with NRA, but I don't believe in bazookas.
    Walker Stapleton: Supports 2nd Amendment rights; fight to protect them.
    Walker Stapleton: Repeal existing gun control laws & oppose new efforts.
    Joe O`Dea: Don't need new gun laws, enforce the ones we have.
Health Care
    Alice Madden: Grow toward a public option.
    Amy Stephens: AmyCare was lesser of 2 evils to exempt state from ObamaCare.
    Angela Williams: Make sure everyone has access to affordable health care.
    Cary Kennedy: Increase tobacco tax and invest it in cancer research.
    Cory Gardner: ObamaCare has led to 335,000 cancellations in Colorado.
    Cory Gardner: Ebola: immediate ban on all travel from West African.
    Cory Gardner: COVID: government containing, stabilizing supply-chain.
    Cory Gardner: Supported efforts to repeal Affordable Care Act.
    Cory Gardner: I want to fight against Medicare for All.
    Cory Gardner: Prevent Big Pharma from denying generic status to some drugs.
    Dan Baer: Address insurance non-coverage, but no single-payer system.
    Darryl Glenn: Repeal & Replace ObamaCare, and Restore out freedoms.
    Darryl Glenn: Tort reform; catastrophic coverage; wellness programs.
    Darryl Glenn: ObamaCare has made health insurance much more expensive.
    Darryl Glenn: ObamaCare is entitlement program that we cannot afford.
    Donna Lynne: Health care a right, not a privilege.
    Doug Robinson: Wants congress and Trump to repeal ObamaCare.
    George Brauchler: Repeal Obamacare; local control of Medicaid.
    George Brauchler: Increase Medicaid co-pays to change behavior.
    George Brauchler: Medicaid block grants instead of ObamaCare expansion.
    George Brauchler: Charge co-pays to low-income residents on Medicaid.
    Greg Lopez: I believe in free-market health care.
    Greg Lopez: No face mask; responds "Do you wear a diaper?".
    Greg Lopez: Would take a hands-off approach to health care.
    Greg Lopez: VA is proof against government health-care system.
    Heidi Ganahl: Opposed legislation creating public health insurance option.
    Jared Polis: AdWatch: Supports Medicare for All.
    Jared Polis: Improve ObamaCare; work toward universal single-payer system.
    Jared Polis: Proposes drug price transparency & public option.
    Jared Polis: Telehealth is literally a lifesaver for many in rural areas.
    Jared Polis: Offer more integrated physical and mental health services.
    Joe O`Dea: Don't repeal the Affordable Care Act, we need more choices.
    John Hickenlooper: Basic health care is a right, not a privilege.
    John Hickenlooper: ObamaCare not perfect; it has helped but needs improvement.
    John Hickenlooper: COVID: Trump ignored the risk, that was negligent.
    John Hickenlooper: We need to get to universal coverage, won't break the bank.
    John Hickenlooper: ACA led to successful state marketplace & Medicaid expansion.
    John Hickenlooper: COVID: Need capacity test or vaccinate every American.
    John Hickenlooper: Allow Medicare to negotiate with drug companies.
    John Hickenlooper: Investigate anticompetitive practices by drug companies.
    John Hickenlooper: I will always stand up for Medicaid.
    John Walsh: Access for all to high-quality, affordable health care.
    Ken Buck: $500B savings in Medicare is heart of health care reform.
    Ken Salazar: Medicare Rx bill was a mistake; need innovations.
    Ken Salazar: Take next steps toward universal coverage.
    Mark Udall: AdWatch: Targeted by RNC robocalls for support of ObamaCare.
    Michael Bennet: $500B savings in Medicare is heart of health care reform.
    Michael Bennet: I back fiscally sound measures, including Medicare cuts.
    Michael Bennet: Help seniors on Medicare; speed up drug approval.
    Mike Johnston: Preserve Medicaid expansion.
    Peg Littleton: ObamaCare makes healthcare less accessible & more expensive.
    Ron Hanks: Federal government lies about experimental COVID vaccine.
    Tom Strickland: Control prescription drug prices.
    Tom Strickland: Add prescription benefit in Medicare.
    Victor Mitchell: Promote patient-centered health care.
    Victor Mitchell: Insurance is not necessary for primary care.
    Victor Mitchell: ObamaCare doesn't work for 50% of people today.
    Victor Mitchell: ObamaCare is not a solution; we need patient-centered care.
    Walker Stapleton: Medicaid block grants for community health care centers.
    Walker Stapleton: End Colorado's ObamaCare exchange; undo Medicaid expansion.
    Jared Polis: Time to hold healthcare industry accountable for high costs.
Homeland Security
    Darryl Glenn: Strengthen our nation's security & international defense.
    Darryl Glenn: Defense budget that provides needed tools and training.
    Darryl Glenn: CBRNE represents greatest threat for a mass casualty event.
    Eli Bremer: Our defense industrial complex needs to modernize.
    George Brauchler: Uniformed service includes tour in Iraq.
    Greg Lopez: Ensure we adequately address the needs of Colorado veterans.
    Jared Polis: Allow gay veterans to receive certain state benefits.
    John Hickenlooper: Make hiring veterans a priority.
    Jon Keyser: Deep understanding of the dynamic threats we face.
    Jon Keyser: Keep United States Northern Command in Colorado.
    Ken Buck: No eminent domain for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site.
    Ken Salazar: Ensure emergency personnel have the support and resources.
    Ken Salazar: Implement the reforms recommended by the 9/11 Commission now.
    Mark Udall: FactCheck: Yes, NSA can collect phone records on Americans.
    Mark Udall: NSA should not collect bulk data; go through FISA court.
    Mark Udall: Reopen PATRIOT Act: stop gathering secret phone data.
    Mark Udall: Real reform to stop NSA overreach.
    Mark Udall: Reform the NSA; stop gathering millions of phone records.
    Michael Bennet: No expansion option for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site.
    Michael Bennet: Mixed history on transferring Gitmo prisoners to US prisons.
    Peg Littleton: Protect Colorado from base closures and other downsizing.
    Peg Littleton: Unwavering support for veterans who fought for our freedom.
    Peg Littleton: Oppose moving detainees from Guantanamo to Colorado.
    Pete Coors: We should be more worried about Iran and North Korea.
    Pete Coors: Scrutinize the massive intelligence failures in the US.
    Pete Coors: Get people in a coalition that's been working with the enemy.
    Pete Coors: Important to check baggage and freight.
    Pete Coors: We'll never have perfect security in the US.
    Ryan Frazier: Strengthen our military against threat of militant extremism.
    Tim Neville: Peace through strength: aid our friends & weaken our enemies.
    Tim Neville: No warrantless search or seizure.
    Victor Mitchell: Big brother government is terribly intrusive.
    Walker Stapleton: On July 4th honored all veterans for defending our freedoms.
Immigration
    Amy Stephens: Opposes misguided programs that promote illegal immigration.
    Angela Williams: Let undocumented students attend state college.
    Bob Beauprez: 2007: Cleanse out illegals; 2014: no need to send them home.
    Bob Schaffer: Opposes sanctuary cities; help local police enforce law.
    Cary Kennedy: Keep local cops out of immigration.
    Cory Gardner: I support the DREAM Act & some form of legalized work status.
    Cory Gardner: Voted against protecting DREAMers from deportation.
    Cory Gardner: Opposed 2013 bipartisan bill; later co-wrote DACA bill.
    Darryl Glenn: End federal funding for sanctuary cities; no amnesty.
    Darryl Glenn: Start reform with securing the border.
    Eli Bremer: We must stop unbridled illegal border crossings.
    George Brauchler: Opposes sanctuary cities; leave immigration to Feds.
    Greg Lopez: Opposes Sanctuary State law forbidding cooperation with ICE.
    Greg Lopez: I support legal immigration, not illegal immigration.
    Jared Polis: Restore DACA: Don't cast 1M aspiring Americans into shadows.
    Jared Polis: Appointed first DREAMer to serve on state board.
    Joe O`Dea: Close the border, let DACA recipients stay.
    John Hickenlooper: Border wall "ineffective" and a waste of billions.
    John Walsh: Comprehensive immigration reform for welcoming migrants.
    Jon Keyser: First step needs to be securing our border.
    Ken Buck: More Border Patrol; finish the fence.
    Ken Buck: People with two misdemeanors disqualified for citizenship.
    Ken Salazar: Opportunity for undocumented workers to gain legal status.
    Ken Salazar: Give benefits to children of longtime illegal immigrants.
    Mark Udall: Program for illegal immigrants to come out of the shadows.
    Michael Bennet: More National Guard troops on border; then amnesty.
    Michael Bennet: Sponsor and enthusiastic support of the DREAM Act.
    Michael Bennet: Path to citizenship for millions living in the shadows.
    Mike Johnston: Protect immigrants living in the country illegally.
    Mike Johnston: Undocumented kids get in-state tuition.
    Mike Johnston: Will lead state in fighting DACA repeal.
    Peg Littleton: Welcome those who provide a net gain to society.
    Pete Coors: Give no benefits to children of longtime illegal immigrants.
    Ron Hanks: Won't let nation fall into ruin, must re-secure our borders.
    Steve Barlock: Hardline against illegal immigration.
    Tim Neville: No discussion of reform until border is completely secured.
    Tom Tancredo: Viva Tancredo: support for legal immigration, in Spanish.
    Tom Tancredo: Sanctuary Cities are a travesty but I hate identity politics.
    Victor Mitchell: Supports Trump's anti-sanctuary city policies.
    Walker Stapleton: Deport anyone in the country illegally.
    Walker Stapleton: End these dangerous sanctuary city policies.
    Walker Stapleton: Sanctuary cities are a direct threat to public safety.
Jobs
    Cory Gardner: Co-sponsored the National Right to Work Act.
    Cory Gardner: People will lose their jobs from minimum-wage increase.
    Cory Gardner: COVID: Rehire America plan would help pay people.
    Darryl Glenn: Repeal the federal minimum wage.
    Donna Lynne: Raise minimum wage, simplify licensing.
    Heidi Ganahl: Proposed prohibiting hiring based on race or gender.
    Jared Polis: Expand collective bargaining, instead of "right-to-work".
    Jared Polis: Let municipalities raise local minimum wage.
    Jared Polis: Raise minimum wage, encourage profit sharing.
    Jared Polis: Signed equal pay law; supports minority/women owned business.
    Jared Polis: Passed a law to ensure women are paid the same as men.
    John Hickenlooper: Sustainable jobs are created by the private sector.
    John Hickenlooper: Reverse ruling government workers needn't pay union dues.
    John Hickenlooper: Strengthen protections against age discrimination.
    Michael Bennet: Opposes Employee Free Choice Act & card-check.
    Ron Hanks: Supports right to unionize except for federal employees.
    Victor Mitchell: Teachers unions are about power not about helping teachers.
Principles & Values
    Alice Madden: Withdrew from race when former governor declared candidacy.
    Angela Williams: Attacking progressive ideas as "socialist" is a scare tactic.
    Cory Gardner: Giving up Energy Committee seat to run for Senate.
    Darryl Glenn: Calls himself a Christian constitutional conservative.
    Darryl Glenn: Calls himself a "Christian constitutional conservative".
    Darryl Glenn: God is the highest authority in my life.
    Ellen Burnes: We need leaders who don't just dispense red tape.
    Greg Lopez: A vote for me is a vote for "All of Colorado".
    Greg Lopez: I will follow the Code of the West.
    Greg Lopez: I do not want to see Colorado become California.
    Greg Lopez: Military taught values of loyalty, teamwork, brotherhood.
    Heidi Ganahl: Founded largest pet care franchise in the world.
    Jared Polis: Finding common ground part of Colorado Way of Life.
    Jared Polis: Embracing the outdoors part of the Colorado Way of Life.
    Joe O`Dea: America is the greatest nation in the history of humankind.
    John Hickenlooper: Operate government with more common sense and less nonsense.
    John Hickenlooper: Governance needs compromise to work.
    Ken Buck: I will not swear allegiance to the Republican party.
    Ken Buck: Tea Party is based on frustration, not racism.
    Ken Buck: Elected as County DA; 4 terms in Congress; & state GOP chair.
    Ken Salazar: Kerry is somebody who I support.
    Ken Salazar: Fifth-generation Coloradan; ranch in San Luis Valley.
    Mike Johnston: Reached out to local church after S.C. shootings.
    Randy Baumgardner: Skipped GOP primary debate sponsored by Denver Post.
    Ron Hanks: Defend our God-given right to life, liberty, and property.
    Ron Hanks: Attended January 6 rally; claims rioters were Antifa.
    Ryan Frazier: Raised with conservative values, and a faith in God.
    Steve Barlock: Won't let globalist opponents steal my views.
    Steve Barlock: Statist and nationalist: Colorado and U.S. come first.
    Tim Neville: Read bills and decide if it passes "First do no harm".
    Tim Neville: There is a war on religious liberty & Christian schools.
    Tom Tancredo: Obama is greater threat to our way of life than any enemy.
    Tom Tancredo: Won't debate in GOP primaries; will debate Dems.
    Jared Polis: Colorado is unique; we always have been.
Social Security
    Amy Stephens: Voted NO on increases to public employee retirement benefits.
    Andrew Romanoff: Optional personal retirement accounts, but no privatization.
    Andrew Romanoff: Raise cap on income subject to Social Security tax.
    Cary Kennedy: Address long term solvency of the state's pension system.
    Cory Gardner: Social Security one of the most important social safety nets.
    Darryl Glenn: Raise retirement age for those aged under 55 now.
    John Hickenlooper: Update constitutional barriers in state's retirement program.
    John Hickenlooper: Protect and bolster Social Security, Medicare.
    John Hickenlooper: Protect Social Security; oppose attempts to reduce benefits.
    Jon Keyser: For next generation, use free market reforms.
    Ken Buck: Give younger workers option to invest in separate retirement.
    Ken Salazar: Opposes privatization and individual investment accounts.
    Michael Bennet: Eliminate income cap for payroll taxes.
    Michael Bennet: Optional personal retirement accounts ARE privatization.
    Randy Baumgardner: Voted NO on increases to public employee retirement benefits.
    Steve Barlock: Fully fund Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
Tax Reform
    Bob Schaffer: Cutting taxes increased revenue & unleashed economic growth.
    Cary Kennedy: OpEd: proudly championed the state's mill levy freeze.
    Cory Gardner: Voted for President Trump's 2017 tax cut.
    Darryl Glenn: Simplicity & neutrality: lower capital gains & dividends tax.
    Ed Perlmutter: Supports progressive state income tax.
    George Brauchler: Supports Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
    George Brauchler: Use existing funds rather than raising taxes.
    George Brauchler: Oppose sales tax hike to raise $3.5B for road projects.
    Greg Lopez: I will never raise taxes; I defend Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
    Heidi Ganahl: We are being taxed and regulated into oblivion.
    Jared Polis: Repeal Trump's tax cuts.
    Jared Polis: Reduces taxes for the hardworking, instead of special breaks.
    Jared Polis: Eliminating special interest breaks lowers everyone's rates.
    Jared Polis: Get rid of special interest tax breaks for the few.
    Jared Polis: Implemented historic tax relief; funded Child Tax Credit.
    Joe O`Dea: Signed pledge to oppose any and all tax increases.
    John Hickenlooper: $5 trillion of tax cuts to the wealthy is not the answer.
    John Hickenlooper: Don't pass on $1.5 trillion new debt to future generations.
    Jon Keyser: Reform our tax code so it is simple and fair.
    Ken Buck: Extend Bush tax cuts & cut spending to pay for it.
    Ken Salazar: Enact responsible tax cuts for low- and middle-class.
    Michael Bennet: Cut taxes $12B on small businesses.
    Michael Bennet: Open to compromise on temporarily extending Bush tax cuts.
    Michael Bennet: Reverse Trump tax cuts; restore expanded child tax credit.
    Mike Johnston: Tax relief for workers and middle class.
    Ron Hanks: Fight for limited government & lower taxes.
    Steve Barlock: Popular vote on any tax law or subsidy.
    Tim Neville: Hard work should be rewarded, not taxed and regulated.
    Victor Mitchell: No tax increases, not even to boost education spending.
    Victor Mitchell: Not one darn penny for additional taxes.
    Walker Stapleton: I stopped the largest tax increase in state history.
    Walker Stapleton: I had the courage to support Donald Trump's tax cuts.
    William Owens: Has cut income taxes, sales tax, & marriage penalty.
    Jared Polis: Colorado first state allowing deferral of some property tax .
Technology
    Bob Beauprez: 10-hour traffic jams are not drivers' fault, as CDOT says.
    Cary Kennedy: Rural areas need transportation & broadband infrastructure.
    Donna Lynne: Goal of 100% internet access.
    Doug Robinson: Infrastructure via government efficiency & private solutions.
    Eli Bremer: We need to address the sickness caused by social media.
    Ellen Burnes: Navigate billions in infrastructure updates.
    George Brauchler: Improve roads without raising taxes.
    Jared Polis: Support net neutrality: free exchange of ideas on internet.
    Jared Polis: Upgrade antiquated roads & limited public transit options.
    John Hickenlooper: Bring antiquated budget & personnel systems to 21st century.
    John Hickenlooper: COIN: Colorado Innovation Network incubates entrepreneurship.
    John Hickenlooper: Expand broadband connectivity.
    John Hickenlooper: Bolster cybersecurity defense of our voting systems.
    John Hickenlooper: Provide ample funding for scientific research.
    John Hickenlooper: NASA's Earth Science program may help on climate crisis.
    Victor Mitchell: Shrink state agencies to look for funds for highways.
    Walker Stapleton: Will restore transparency and accountability to CDOT.
    William Owens: More restrictions on Internet crime & porn.
    Heidi Ganahl: Criticized Facebook donations to 2020 local election offices.
    Jared Polis: Infrastructure to allow remote work in rural areas.
War & Peace
    Bob Schaffer: Surge is working; but it might take years.
    Darryl Glenn: Iran nuclear deal has made America less safe.
    Darryl Glenn: Nuclear armed Iran poses greatest threat to the U.S.
    Doug Robinson: Trump is right with strong response on Syria.
    Joe O`Dea: When America shows weakness, the world is less safe.
    John Hickenlooper: Veterans deserve priority in help to re-enter civilian life.
    Jon Keyser: Iranian regime is evil, and cannot be trusted.
    Ken Buck: Don't allow Iran to obtain nukes, even via military.
    Ken Buck: Afghanistan war ok; nation-building not ok.
    Ken Buck: No deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan.
    Ken Salazar: Bush was not for a Department of Homeland Security.
    Ken Salazar: We have a mess on our hands in Iraq.
    Mark Udall: Proposed votes against the declaration of war.
    Mark Udall: Surge has helped, but it's time to leave Iraq.
    Michael Bennet: Afghan exit after al-Qaida groups destroyed in Pakistan.
    Michael Bennet: Commit to bring home troops from Afghanistan in July 2011.
    Michael Bennet: AdWatch: Supports Iranian nuclear deal.
    Peg Littleton: Oppose irresponsible and dangerous nuclear deal with Iran.
    Pete Coors: Go with the best intelligence you have.
    Pete Coors: Support adding more troops, oppose setting a war deadline.
    Ron Hanks: Go slow on NATO expansion; Biden to blame for Ukraine war.
    Tim Neville: Iranian nuke deal betrays our strong ally Israel.
Welfare & Poverty
    Andrew Romanoff: Advised group on free market solutions to poverty.
    Bob Beauprez: 2010: 47% of people happy to let others pay the bill.
    Jared Polis: Funded more than 14,000 units of affordable housing.
    John Hickenlooper: One Congregation-One Family: churches mentor homeless.
    John Hickenlooper: Use marijuana tax revenue to address chronic homelessness.
    John Hickenlooper: More affordable housing via construction defects legislation.
    Steve Barlock: Drug testing for welfare recipients is a slippery slope.
    Walker Stapleton: Random drug testing for people on public assistance.
    Heidi Ganahl: Relax state regulations to create more affordable housing.


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