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Sarah Palin on Abortion
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Click here for 27 full quotes on Abortion
OR background on Abortion.
- Pro-life. (Nov 2006)
- Pro-contraception, pro-woman, pro-life. (Aug 2006)
- Every baby is created with a future and potential. (Aug 2008)
- Only exception for abortion is if mother's life would end. (Jul 2006)
- Rejected sympathy for Down's Syndrome son, as gift from God. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2008)
- Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped. (Nov 2006)
- Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids. (Oct 2007)
- If Roe v. Wade got overturned, let people decide what's next. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes use of public funds for abortions. (Oct 2006)
- Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty. (Feb 2008)
- Constitution does offer an inherent right to privacy. (Oct 2008)
- Abortion should be states' issue, not federal mandate. (Oct 2008)
- While mayor, Wasilla charged rape victims for rape kits. (Sep 2008)
- Use my daughter Bristol as a teaching tool for others. (Oct 2008)
- New feminism: pro-woman, pro-life sisterhood. (Nov 2010)
- Daughter Piper is poster girl for Alaska Right-to-Life. (Nov 2009)
- Choose life even in case of rape or teenage pregnancy. (Nov 2009)
- Protect our daughters with parental notification law. (Nov 2009)
- Fleetingly considered abortion at 43; understands sentiment. (Nov 2009)
- Chose judges who were strict Constitutional constructionists. (Nov 2009)
- Supreme Court oath: impartially apply Constitution. (Nov 2010)
- Supported 1990s TV ad: "Life: What a Beautiful Choice". (Nov 2010)
- Stricter than McCain on abortion rules & stem-cell research. (Jan 2010)
- Pushed to ban 2nd trimester abortion at Wasilla's hospital. (Sep 2011)
- Down syndrome child makes her saint of antiabortion movement. (Sep 2011)
- Representatives who won't defend innocent life should resign. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Budget & Economy
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Click here for 26 full quotes on Budget & Economy
OR background on Budget & Economy.
- Aim to reduce general fund spending by $150 million. (Jan 2007)
- Reduced general fund spending by $124 million. (Mar 2007)
- Firm believer in free market capitalism. (Nov 2006)
- Coordinate state tourism marketing but no additional funding. (Oct 2006)
- Control spending by request if possible; by veto if needed. (Sep 2008)
- $7 billion savings plan for education & transportation. (Dec 2007)
- Program of $1,200 to every Alaskan: spent on consumer goods. (Sep 2008)
- We should not reward poor financial decisions. (Sep 2008)
- McCain's experience makes him best judge in economic crisis. (Sep 2008)
- Workforce fundamentals are strong; economy needs oversight. (Sep 2008)
- Taxpayers cannot be looked to as Wall Street bailout. (Sep 2008)
- We suspended campaign to work on economic reform. (Oct 2008)
- Predatory lenders got us into the housing crisis. (Oct 2008)
- Restraint of last two years should continue in tough times. (Jan 2009)
- FactCheck: Praised Bush $700B bailout; opposed Obama's $787B. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: No, Alaska doesn't deny federal stimulus help. (Nov 2009)
- Vetoed $25M stimulus earmark; Alaskans don't desire "help". (Nov 2009)
- $3.8T budget is mind boggling, and they keep borrowing. (Feb 2010)
- TARP is becoming a slush fund for big players. (Feb 2010)
- First priority for GOP Congress: rein in spending. (Feb 2010)
- Live within our means; save for the future. (Nov 2009)
- Economic mess from gov't interference in mortgage market. (Nov 2009)
- No thank you to federal dollars with fat strings attached. (Nov 2010)
- Michele Bachmann economic stances compared to Palin. (Jan 2012)
- 2009: Rejected $300M in federal stimulus aid. (Sep 2011)
- No budget for 4 years? No budget is no leadership. (Mar 2013)
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Sarah Palin on Civil Rights
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Click here for 32 full quotes on Civil Rights
OR background on Civil Rights.
- Marriage only between one man and one woman. (Nov 2006)
- Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples. (Aug 2006)
- Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional. (Aug 2008)
- Value our cultural diversity. (Nov 2006)
- No spousal benefits for same-sex couples. (Jul 2006)
- Top priorities include preserving definition of "marriage". (Jul 2006)
- Prefers term "anti-rural" to "anti-Native". (Nov 2006)
- Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits. (Nov 2006)
- ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities. (Jul 2008)
- Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis. (Mar 2008)
- Recognize Martin Luther King holiday. (Jan 2008)
- Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement. (Dec 2006)
- Non-support of anything but traditional marriage. (Oct 2008)
- Hillary put 18 million cracks in glass ceiling. (Sep 2008)
- Would like support from women's groups, but won't woo them. (Sep 2008)
- I'm a feminist; equal rights for women. (Sep 2008)
- Equal pay for equal work; but not Ledbetter Act. (Sep 2008)
- First female mayor of Wasilla; first female governor of AK. (Oct 2008)
- College roommate openly lives in same-sex marriage. (Nov 2009)
- Respected court ruling allowing same-sex state benefits. (Nov 2009)
- Criticism of $150K wardrobe was deliberately sexist. (Nov 2009)
- Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (Nov 2009)
- Women's movement was "seat at table"; now "control table". (Nov 2010)
- I am a feminist, and grateful beneficiary of Title IX. (Nov 2010)
- Slavery in Constitution was a lasting shame for a century. (Nov 2010)
- America follows faith in how we treat special needs kids. (Nov 2010)
- 2008: Increased McCain's popularity among women by 20%. (Jan 2010)
- 1996: Disapproved of gay-parent books in public library. (Sep 2011)
- 2006: No choice but to comply with same-sex partner benefits. (Sep 2011)
- Supreme Court can't undo God's plan for marriage. (Nov 2015)
- Race relations seem to go backward under President Obama. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Corporations
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OR background on Corporations.
- Governor must act as effective CEO on behalf of Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
- Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes. (Nov 2006)
- Wall Street violated public trust & caused mortgage crisis. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: No, Obama's plan won't tax millions of businesses. (Oct 2008)
- Small businesses have to be brave enough to fail. (Nov 2009)
- Adopt a pro-market agenda that invites competition. (Feb 2010)
- I fought against crony capitalism as governor. (Nov 2010)
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Sarah Palin on Crime
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- If legislature passed death penalty law, I would sign it. (Nov 2006)
- We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement. (Jan 2008)
- Strong public safety presence, via police, courts & prisons. (Nov 2006)
- No special hate-crime laws; all heinous crime is hate-based. (Jul 2006)
- No expansion of gambling in Alaska. (Jul 2006)
- Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes. (Jun 2008)
- Establish "FBI Day" to support fighting global crime. (Jun 2008)
- Death penalty for adults who murder children. (Oct 2006)
- Collect DNA samples from felons. (Jun 2007)
- Gang members on probation must wear electronic monitors. (Jun 2007)
- Victims' rights are critical to "justice for all". (Mar 2008)
- Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police. (Apr 2007)
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Sarah Palin on Drugs
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OR background on Drugs.
- Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes legalizing marijuana, but meth is greater threat. (Aug 2006)
- Smoked marijuana when it was legal under Alaska law. (Aug 2006)
- Top priorities include gangs & drugs; they harm family life. (Jul 2006)
- Questions cruise ship gambling, under casino gambling ban. (Oct 2006)
- Maintain alcohol sale database; bar giving alcohol to minors. (Jun 2007)
- Rejected making Wasilla bars close earlier than 5 AM. (Sep 2008)
- 1996: Allow Wasilla bars to stay open until 5 AM. (Sep 2011)
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Sarah Palin on Education
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Click here for 31 full quotes on Education
OR background on Education.
- Fully fund K-12 and support early funding of education. (Jan 2007)
- School debate should focus on accountability. (Jan 2008)
- Committed to providing strong education, including morals. (Jan 2008)
- Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical. (Jan 2008)
- 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB. (Aug 2008)
- Supports teaching intelligent design in public schools. (Aug 2008)
- Supports $20 million needs-based aid for U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
- Forward-fund K-12 schools to allow better planning. (Nov 2006)
- Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives. (Nov 2006)
- Target early education programs to at-risk groups. (Nov 2006)
- Alignment between parents, teachers, schools, & business. (Nov 2006)
- Faith-based materials ok in homeschooling. (Nov 2006)
- ABC method: back to basics, plus patriotism & ethics. (Nov 2006)
- Supports parental choice for what is best for their children. (Nov 2006)
- Let parents opt out of schoolbooks they find offensive. (Jul 2006)
- Parents know best, about school spending & school age. (Jul 2006)
- Pledge of Allegiance with ‘Under God' is good enough. (Jul 2006)
- Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools. (Aug 2008)
- Don't push school boards on creationism but allow discussion. (Oct 2006)
- I believe we have a creator; and many theories of evolution. (Oct 2006)
- Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers. (Oct 2006)
- Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education. (Jun 2007)
- Never tried to ban books in the Wasilla Library. (Sep 2008)
- Science teacher as dad; believes in teaching evolution. (Sep 2008)
- We need more flexibility in No Child Left Behind. (Oct 2008)
- 3-year plan: $1B for early learning, vo-tech, accountability. (Jan 2009)
- Forward Funding: let districts plan based on advance budget. (Nov 2009)
- Supports microevolution, but not that humans came from fish. (Nov 2009)
- Supports abstinence ed plus contraception vs.explicit sex ed. (Nov 2009)
- All "winners" creates generation of entitled little whiners. (Nov 2010)
- Believes in evolution; "My father's a science teacher". (Aug 2009)
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Sarah Palin on Energy & Oil
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Click here for 59 full quotes on Energy & Oil
OR background on Energy & Oil.
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies. (Nov 2006)
- Get ANWR open. (Nov 2006)
- Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill. (Oct 2007)
- Unlock ANWR; we're ready, willing and able to contribute. (Jun 2008)
- Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office. (Feb 2008)
- National energy policy not an either/or proposition. (Nov 2007)
- Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline. (Mar 2007)
- $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro. (Jan 2008)
- Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska's needs. (Jan 2008)
- Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year. (Aug 2008)
- Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Commercialize Alaska's North Slope natural gas. (Aug 2008)
- Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production. (Aug 2008)
- Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment. (Aug 2008)
- Lift moratorium on offshore drilling. (Jul 2008)
- Convinced McCain to drill offshore; not yet on drilling ANWR. (Jul 2008)
- Claimed major triumph: $500 million subsidy for gas pipeline. (Aug 2008)
- Appointed an Alaska oil and gas commissioner. (Aug 2008)
- To win, GOP must push energy independence. (Aug 2008)
Global Warming
- Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made. (Aug 2008)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal. (Oct 2006)
- Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Nov 2006)
- Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans. (Nov 2006)
- Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security. (Sep 2008)
- Gas pipeline:history's largest private-sector infrastructure. (Sep 2008)
- More pipelines; more nukes; more coal; more alternatives. (Sep 2008)
- Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill. (Jul 2008)
- Firm start date as part of gasline incentive offer. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes natural gas reserves tax--it's not earned income yet. (Oct 2006)
Global Warming
- Analyze potential costs associated with climate change. (Oct 2006)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies. (Apr 2008)
- Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas. (May 2008)
Global Warming
- I do support capping carbon emissions. (Oct 2008)
- Exxon & Conoco are not my biggest fan. (Oct 2008)
- Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped. (Oct 2008)
- Cyclical temperature changes affect climate change. (Oct 2008)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Crowning achievement: Alaska Gas Inducement Act. (Sep 2008)
- First and foremost, we must become energy independent. (Sep 2008)
- McCain wants healthy deliberation on disagreements like ANWR. (Sep 2008)
- Energy is inherently linked to security and prosperity. (Sep 2008)
Global Warming
- All-of-the-above approach to deal with climate change. (Oct 2008)
ANWR & Alaska Energy
- Drill, baby, drill. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: No, Obama has always supported clean coal. (Oct 2008)
- Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act. (Jan 2009)
- Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources. (Jan 2009)
- FactCheck: Gas pipeline deal was not open & competitive. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Yes, Obama climate law costs consumers $145/year. (Nov 2009)
- 2006: Replace secret gasline deal with open competition. (Nov 2009)
- Open gasline process, but $500M inducement to oil company. (Nov 2009)
- Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program. (Nov 2009)
- Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan. (Feb 2010)
- Natural gas mantra: good for Greenies, Grannies, and Gunnies. (Nov 2009)
- North Slope could supply 10 years' energy for entire country. (Nov 2009)
- Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass. (Nov 2009)
- Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease. (Nov 2009)
- ACES: equitable share of oil profits go to state. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: $40B AGIA natural gas pipeline isn't working. (Sep 2011)
- Early 2008: Couldn't support McCain because he opposed ANWR. (Sep 2011)
- Climate change is a pseudoscientific fad. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Environment
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Click here for 19 full quotes on Environment
OR background on Environment.
- Provide stability in regulations for developers. (Jan 2007)
- Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR. (Jan 2007)
- We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing. (Jan 2008)
- Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered. (Aug 2008)
- Opposed protections for salmon from mining contamination. (Aug 2008)
- Fish platform: "Resource First" philosophy. (Nov 2006)
- Rail provides critical link for business development. (Nov 2006)
- Supports "Roads to Resources": subsidized access to mines. (Oct 2006)
- Don't duplicate effort in monitoring cruise ship emissions. (Oct 2006)
- Don't amend AK constitution for rural subsistence fishing. (Oct 2006)
- Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters. (Sep 2007)
- Feds shouldn't list beluga whales as endangered. (Aug 2007)
- FactCheck: Praised $500M for Valdez victims; but wanted $2B. (Nov 2009)
- Exxon Valdez spill was environmental & economic disaster. (Nov 2009)
- 20 years to recover Exxon Valdez damages for people of AK. (Nov 2009)
- 1996: initial mayoral issue: Bike paths in Wasilla. (Sep 2011)
- 2007: Opposed listing polar bears as endangered species. (Sep 2011)
- 1996: Gave evangelical churches access to city parks. (Sep 2011)
- In Alaska, Mother Nature wins. (Sep 2010)
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Sarah Palin on Families & Children
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Click here for 14 full quotes on Families & Children
OR background on Families & Children.
- Praised by pro-life groups for keeping Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes explicit sex-education programs. (Jul 2006)
- 17-year-old unmarried daughter is 5 months pregnant. (Sep 2008)
- Special-needs children will have her as a friend & advocate. (Sep 2008)
- Recognize the vital role of family child care homes. (Mar 2008)
- V.P. role would include helping special-needs children. (Sep 2008)
- Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life. (Jan 2009)
- On Down baby: God won't give me something I can't handle. (Nov 2010)
- Bumper sticker: My kid has more chromosomes than your kid. (Nov 2009)
- Daughter & teen mom Bristol helping prevent teen pregnancy. (Nov 2009)
- Mistake to assume teen daughter was a "good girl". (Nov 2010)
- Founding Fathers took strong families for granted. (Nov 2010)
- Happy family of origin means all is in order in her life. (Sep 2010)
- Liberal policies linked to breakdown of traditional family. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Foreign Policy
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Click here for 20 full quotes on Foreign Policy
OR background on Foreign Policy.
- Peace Corps strengthens US ties abroad & enriches US at home. (Jan 2007)
- Visiting injured soldiers in Germany was trip of a lifetime. (Sep 2008)
- Get Ukraine into NATO, and maybe Georgia. (Sep 2008)
- Some dictators hate America & what we stand for. (Oct 2008)
- OpEd: Didn't comment on foreign policy as mayor or governor. (Sep 2008)
- When Putin rears his head he goes into Alaskan airspace. (Sep 2008)
- We cannot meet rogue leaders without conditions. (Sep 2008)
- Would not second guess Israel if they attack Iran. (Sep 2008)
- Agrees with Reagan that US is "beacon of light" for world. (Sep 2008)
- Cold War with Russia is off the table. (Sep 2008)
- Rising democracies look to America as a leader. (Sep 2008)
- Two-state solution for Israel/Palestine is a top priority. (Oct 2008)
- Reaching out to hostile regimes has not worked. (Feb 2010)
- You CAN see Russia from Alaska, but handled topic poorly. (Nov 2009)
- 2008: Learned about two Koreas, and Saddam did not plan 9/11. (Jan 2010)
- Michele Bachmann international stances compared to Palin. (Jan 2012)
- Alaska governor deals with Russia and Canada. (Aug 2009)
- FactCheck: Never said, "I can see Russia from my house". (Jun 2012)
- The only thing rising under Obama is the Russian empire. (Mar 2014)
- Pray for the protection of our friend Israel. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Free Trade
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Click here for 8 full quotes on Free Trade
OR background on Free Trade.
- Trade important to Alaska, but keep Alaska residents first. (Sep 2008)
- Allow wineries to ship by mail within state. (Jun 2008)
- Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes. (Dec 2007)
- Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year. (Feb 2007)
- International markets and companies trust Alaska. (Apr 2008)
- Establish viable commercial fisheries in international seas. (Jan 2009)
- Bothered by China's bid to control Alaska gasline. (Nov 2009)
- Government is unnecessary for economic cooperation. (Nov 2010)
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Sarah Palin on Government Reform
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Click here for 44 full quotes on Government Reform
OR background on Government Reform.
- Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007. (Mar 2007)
Bridge to Nowhere
- Fight "bridge to nowhere" and all earmarks. (Jul 2008)
- VECO scandal & Stevens indictment shows need for GOP cleanup. (Jul 2008)
- Supported infamous "Bridge to Nowhere"; now criticizes it. (Aug 2008)
- Individuals make better decisions than government. (Aug 2008)
- Attended numerous debates & did not avoid any unnecessarily. (Oct 2006)
- Shook up the good-ol' boys network with major ethics reform. (Sep 2008)
- Vetoed nearly half a billion dollars in wasteful spending. (Sep 2008)
- Supports state funding for Gravina Island bridge. (Oct 2006)
- Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual. (Jul 2007)
- Sell previous governor's jet on eBay--it's impractical. (Dec 2006)
- McCain: She's a soul-mate who implemented ethics reform. (Aug 2008)
- Killed "bridge to nowhere" project as unneeded. (Aug 2008)
- Agrees with Cheney that VP as executive is flexible. (Oct 2008)
- Alienated legislators by line-item-vetoing their projects. (Sep 2008)
- McCain is maverick who wants to reform government. (Sep 2008)
- Regulate for people & against cronyism & lobbyists. (Sep 2008)
- Only independent mavericks can reform Washington. (Sep 2008)
- Small town mayors are on front lines of accountability. (Sep 2008)
- Never been part of an Alaska secessionist party. (Sep 2008)
- Replaced "Bridge to Nowhere" with improved ferry system. (Sep 2008)
- Many Supreme Court rulings are better addressed by states. (Oct 2008)
- No state-mandated religion, but public faith is ok. (Oct 2008)
- Overall reduction of 7% spending, plus state hiring freeze. (Jan 2009)
- FactCheck: Yes, usually chose frugal travel, but not always. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Over half of her campaign funded by large donors. (Nov 2009)
- FactCheck: Criticized conflict of interest, but did the same. (Nov 2009)
- Conflict of interest in fellow Councilor's garbage proposal. (Nov 2009)
- 2006: Small donors;returned checks with conflict of interest. (Nov 2009)
- Refused per diem expenses for housing and First Family. (Nov 2009)
- As Gov., avoided "high-end, robe-and-slippers" hotels. (Nov 2009)
- Transparency meetings should not be held behind closed doors. (Feb 2010)
- Get people in government who seek divine intervention. (Feb 2010)
- 1996: Promised to cut her own pay as mayor; then did so. (Nov 2009)
- Resigned as AOGCC chair to protest its corruption. (Nov 2009)
- Ran 2006 campaign against "Corrupt Bastards Club". (Nov 2009)
- Put state checkbook online, for budget transparency. (Nov 2009)
- Criminal penalty if vote traded for campaign contribution. (Nov 2009)
- Cut funding for "fluffery" like the NPR and NEA. (Jan 2011)
- Complaint filed about kids' travel; all dismissed or settled. (Nov 2009)
- 1950s push for AK statehood based on lack of representation. (Nov 2010)
- 1996 mayoral election focus: ideology, term limits, religion. (Sep 2008)
- Often cites Exxon Valdez Supreme Court case. (Aug 2009)
- Supported Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to Supreme Court. (Oct 2018)
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Sarah Palin on Gun Control
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OR background on Gun Control.
- Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)
- Supports ending D.C.'s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
- Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms. (Feb 2008)
- Hunts and fishes, as did her father. (Aug 2008)
- Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game. (Aug 2008)
- Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game. (Sep 2008)
- Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes. (Nov 2009)
- Hunting provides organic protein sources. (Nov 2009)
- Post-Gifford shooting: don't blame GOP & don't restrict guns. (Feb 2011)
- Open carry in city library and city hall. (Sep 2011)
- 1996: Allow concealed carry in bars, banks, & schools. (Sep 2011)
- Gun laws just take away the good guys' freedom. (Mar 2013)
- Liberals act like arming for self-protection is sinful. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Health Care
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OR background on Health Care.
- Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition. (Nov 2006)
- Health care must be market-and business-driven. (Jan 2008)
- Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas. (Jan 2008)
- Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies. (Jan 2008)
- Personal responsibility & choices key to good health. (Jan 2008)
- More affordable health care via competition. (Nov 2006)
- Signed up as organ donor; Alaska leads the states. (Apr 2008)
- $5,000 tax credit for families to buy their own coverage. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Obama's plan does not remove private insurance. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: McCain's plan costs $14B/year; not budget-neutral. (Oct 2008)
- Greater competition, more choices, and less litigation. (Jan 2009)
- Health Care Commission recommends habits against obesity. (Jan 2009)
- ObamaCare should focus on helping doctors via tort reform. (Nov 2010)
- Young people are ObamaCare suckers: they must pay the bill. (Mar 2014)
- Ode to Dr. Seuss: I do not like his health care scam. (Mar 2014)
- Vouchers for veterans' health care outside the VA system. (Feb 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Homeland Security
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OR background on Homeland Security.
- Promote from within, in Alaska's National Guard. (Nov 2006)
- Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops. (Sep 2007)
- Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom. (Jan 2008)
- Strong military and sound energy. (Aug 2008)
- Let military personnel know how much we support them. (Nov 2006)
- Ask all candidates "Are you doing all you can for security?". (Oct 2007)
- Focus on fighting Al-Qaeda terrorists, not on reading rights. (Sep 2008)
- Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war. (Jun 2007)
- Proclaim "Loyalty Day" to reaffirm loyalty to America. (Apr 2007)
- Energy is a foundation of national security. (Sep 2008)
- Only a very small percent of Islamic believers are extreme. (Sep 2008)
- Agrees with Bush Doctrine, if enough legitimate intel. (Sep 2008)
- Economic sanctions on North Korea for nukes. (Oct 2008)
- Pakistani people & leaders want to get rid of terrorists. (Sep 2008)
- Fight terrorism to spread democratic ideals in world. (Sep 2008)
- Any country that houses Islamic terrorists is a danger to US. (Sep 2008)
- Terrorists in Iraq are the biggest threat to Americans today. (Oct 2008)
- Question terrorists before they get lawyered up & Mirandized. (Feb 2010)
- Soldiers have chosen to serve something greater than self. (Feb 2010)
- No apologies for saying Obama pals around with terrorists. (Nov 2009)
- If you love your freedom, thank a vet. (Nov 2010)
- Calling Vietnam vets "baby killers" was shameful history. (Nov 2010)
- Tragic mistake to allow mosque near Ground Zero. (Nov 2010)
- OpEd: Palin didn't stumble; it isn't just one Bush Doctrine. (Nov 2009)
- Muslim jihadists threaten our way of life. (Jan 2015)
- Let veterans apply skills to skip state certification. (Feb 2015)
- Dozens of veterans per day commit suicide; VA should help. (Feb 2015)
- We can't leave defense of the nation to non-believers. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Immigration
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OR background on Immigration.
- Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance. (Oct 2006)
- Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges. (Jan 2007)
- Took no action on Alaska's "sanctuary cities". (Sep 2006)
- Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses. (Sep 2006)
- OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense. (Mar 2008)
- Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration. (Aug 2008)
- Never supported Pat Buchanan for president. (Sep 2008)
- Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals. (Oct 2008)
- Illegal immigrants made in God's image, but enforce the law. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Jobs
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OR background on Jobs.
- Alaska Construction Academy: 2,520 students learn skills. (Aug 2008)
- Leverage job-training dollars thru voc-tech curriculum. (Nov 2006)
- Focus Workforce Investment Board on vocational careers. (Nov 2006)
- Unions should get member permission for political donations. (Jul 2006)
- Praised the Red Dog zinc mine for bringing rural jobs. (Oct 2006)
- Department of Fish and Game is under-funded. (Oct 2006)
- Closed last factory in Wasilla in 2007. (Sep 2008)
- Unemployment is higher than promised, and growing. (Feb 2010)
- Kill the second stimulus bill disguised as a jobs bill. (Feb 2010)
- Husband Todd focused on vo-tech ed for workforce development. (Nov 2009)
- Bailout should be about job creation, not just healthcare. (Sep 2008)
- 8% unemployment rate doesn't tell the story of the pain. (Mar 2013)
- Business advocate but also a union member. (Sep 2010)
- Workers shouldn't be forced to join a union. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Principles & Values
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OR background on Principles & Values.
Troopergate
- Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
- Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
Troopergate
- Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
- Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
Troopergate
- Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
Personal History
- Voted "Miss Wasilla" in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
- Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
- Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
- Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
Religion
- Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
- OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
- Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
Personal History
- Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
- Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
- Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
Troopergate
- Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
Religion
- Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)
- Decries "politics as usual" of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
- Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
- Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
- Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
Religion
- Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
- Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
- The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
- There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
Personal History
- Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
- Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
- Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
- By working with all parties, never had to compromise. (Oct 2008)
- OpEd: Vetting process for V.P. included no one in Alaska. (Sep 2008)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)
Religion
- OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church. (Sep 2008)
Troopergate
- OpEd: Popularity hurt by Troopergate and at-home per-diem. (Sep 2008)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Embraced "City of Character" religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)
- Proud of being a Washington outsider. (Sep 2008)
- Good-old-boy networks are created by both parties. (Sep 2008)
- Americans are just getting sick & tired of politics as usual. (Sep 2008)
Religion
- I'm one of those bitter people clinging to guns & religion. (Sep 2008)
- Admires Geraldine Ferraro & George Bush Sr. (Oct 2008)
- Favorite movie: "Hoosiers", for underdog tenacity. (Oct 2008)
- When I hear our National Anthem, I get a lump in my throat. (Sep 2008)
Troopergate
- Troopergate: brother-in-law tasered child, but still trooper. (Sep 2008)
- Came of age in the era of Reagan; thinks about him daily. (Sep 2008)
- Shares McCain world view of US as shining city on the hill. (Oct 2008)
- Officiated a marriage in the aisle of Wal-Mart. (Sep 2008)
- Named first female GOP VP candidate on suffrage anniversary. (Oct 2008)
Personal History
- Sarah Heath born in Idaho; moved to Alaska at age 2 months. (Sep 2008)
- Entered beauty contests to help pay for college. (Sep 2008)
- Family emphasized education; read newspapers as child. (Sep 2008)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Underestimating Sarah always proved to be a big mistake. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: Autobiography sounds like presidential ambition. (Nov 2009)
- 2005 gubernatorial race: Ambition drives; purpose beckons. (Nov 2009)
- Resigned because relentless tabloidizing prevented work. (Nov 2009)
- Competitive GOP primaries are good for voters, not civil war. (Feb 2010)
- I'm a big supporter of the Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
- Republican Party should absorb Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
- Support those who understand the foundation of our country. (Feb 2010)
- Tea Party is not just hard-core registered Republicans. (Feb 2010)
- Let's not be afraid of contested primaries. (Feb 2010)
- Mama Grizzlies: tough candidates also raising families. (Nov 2010)
Personal History
- Son, Track, so named because born during spring track season. (Nov 2009)
Mayorship & Governorship
- 2002: Ran for governor to take on political back-scratching. (Nov 2009)
- 2002: Lost unenergetic campaign for lieutenant governor. (Nov 2009)
Troopergate
- Relieved when sister Molly divorced state trooper husband. (Nov 2009)
Mayorship & Governorship
- 2006 ad campaign: Little House on the Tundra. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics. (Jan 2011)
Personal History
- Father rejected Hollywood upbringing for sports & outdoor. (Nov 2009)
- Family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant. (Nov 2009)
Religion
- Raised as Assembly of God member; then nondenominational. (Nov 2009)
- Decided at youth camp to put life into God's hands. (Nov 2009)
Personal History
- First interest in politics was Watergate, at age 10. (Nov 2009)
- Invaluable life lessons from running a 3:59 marathon. (Nov 2009)
- Fell for Todd at first sight; clinched when he was baptized. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Darling of the Democrats for taking on GOP incumbent. (Nov 2009)
- Proud of Bristol but not happy that she's an unwed teen mom. (Nov 2009)
McCain Campaign
- Katie Couric interviews were edited to show worst moments. (Nov 2009)
- Dressed up as Tina Fey before Saturday Night Live show. (Nov 2009)
- Election day speech: thank you for honor of a lifetime. (Nov 2009)
- Commonsense Conservative: respect for history & tradition. (Nov 2009)
- Followed Reagan's advice of sticking to core agenda. (Nov 2009)
- McCain chose me to shake things up. (Nov 2009)
- Tea Partiers love America & dislike what's happening to her. (Nov 2010)
Religion
- We are free as consequence of being made in image of God. (Nov 2010)
- American exceptionalism based on idea of right to be free. (Nov 2010)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Fought each Xmas as mayor to keep Jesus manger in Wasilla. (Nov 2010)
- Elites in "lame stream media" consider Americans alien. (Nov 2010)
Religion
- We are a prayerful country. (Nov 2010)
- I label myself a "Commonsense Constitutional Conservative". (Nov 2010)
- McCain is a genuine American hero for enduring Vietnam. (Nov 2010)
- Everything worthwhile comes through effort. (Nov 2010)
- 2008: Unruffled throughout process because "It's God's plan". (Jan 2010)
Mayorship & Governorship
- Even before nomination, "Most popular governor in America". (Jan 2010)
- Troopergate's one merited charge: shot moose without permit. (Sep 2011)
- OpEd: Won election as fresh, feisty, girl-next-door. (Sep 2011)
- Mayor is like community organizer but actually responsible. (Nov 2011)
McCain Campaign
- 2008 V.P. debate sparked more curiosity than substance. (Oct 2010)
Religion
- As child, joined "Missionettes" at Assembly of God church. (Sep 2011)
Mayorship & Governorship
- 2002: Ran for Lieutenant Governor; came in close second. (Sep 2011)
Religion
- OpEd: Feels called by God; chosen to do certain things. (Sep 2011)
- 2008: TrooperGate replacement asked to resign for harassment. (Sep 2011)
McCain Campaign
- OpEd: McCain's moribund campaign pulsed with Sarah's energy. (Sep 2011)
Mayorship & Governorship
- 2006 & 2008: Addressed convention of secessionist AIP. (Sep 2011)
- Don't rebrand the party; rebuild the country. (Mar 2013)
- OpEd: Rural roots treated harshly by urban elite. (Sep 2010)
Religion
- Member of Pentecostal church; world's fastest-growing church. (Sep 2010)
- OpEd: Press accused all of Palin's family of iniquities. (Nov 2009)
- Duck Dynasty: fired for expressing devout Christian views. (Mar 2014)
McCain Campaign
- Resounding response to 2008 nomination: "Who?". (Jun 2014)
- OpEd: Palin made most sense in election about change. (Sep 2010)
- Celebrate things that make this greatest nation in the world. (Nov 2015)
- Our exceptional nation we know and love is changing so fast. (Nov 2015)
- Believers should teach & counsel government leaders. (Nov 2015)
- In elections ignore media, ask whom God wants you to support. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Social Security
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OR background on Social Security.
- Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program. (Nov 2006)
- Home-based assistance more cost-effective than institutions. (Nov 2006)
- Sacrifice now to keep system for the future. (Oct 2010)
- Entitlement programs will consume entire budget by 2035. (Mar 2011)
- Allow some personal accounts for new enrollees. (Mar 2011)
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Sarah Palin on Tax Reform
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OR background on Tax Reform.
- Repeal "nuisance taxes" including the tire tax. (Jan 2007)
- $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing. (Mar 2008)
- Eliminate taxes that inhibit business. (Jan 2008)
- As mayor, cut property taxes & increased sales tax. (Aug 2008)
- Elected mayor based on tax cut promise. (Aug 2008)
- Mitigate impact of new $50M annual cruise ship tourism tax. (Oct 2006)
- Raising taxes hurts small business and hurts jobs. (Sep 2008)
- No income tax; no taking the people's dividends. (Oct 2006)
- Would support a seasonal sales tax, but no income tax. (Oct 2006)
- No Alaska sales tax; and $3,200 payments annually. (Sep 2008)
- Everybody benefits when government takes less. (Sep 2008)
- Under Obama plan, small businesses will see tax increases. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Undoing Bush tax cut only hits families over $83K. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: No, Reagan didn't end 1980s recession by tax cuts. (Nov 2009)
- Core GOP belief is limited government and limited taxation. (Feb 2010)
- 1992: First campaign focused on reducing property taxes. (Nov 2009)
- To end recession: slay the death tax and cut capital gains. (Nov 2009)
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Sarah Palin on Technology
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OR background on Technology.
- Supports $130M in research investment in U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
- Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy. (Nov 2006)
- Alaska needs a state funded highway program. (Nov 2006)
- OpEd: Neglected Wasilla infrastructure; left with $22M debt. (Sep 2008)
- After selection, scant info on her life, even on Internet. (Oct 2008)
- As mayor in 1990s, got Wasilla roads paved. (Nov 2009)
- Established office for oil pipeline maintenance. (Nov 2009)
- USSR won 1960s space race, but its debt led to USSR collapse. (Jan 2011)
- Tighten security urgently against WikiLeaks. (Nov 2010)
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Sarah Palin on War & Peace
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OR background on War & Peace.
- Wants exit plan; also assurances to keep our troops safe. (Mar 2007)
- We don't know what the plan is to ever end the war. (Aug 2008)
- We have not been attacked since 2001; so support our troops. (Oct 2006)
- I support the mission of our troops in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
- Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home. (Oct 2006)
- I support President Bush's efforts to stop terrorism. (Oct 2006)
- Nuclear Iran is dangerous to whole world. (Sep 2008)
- Russia's invading Georgia, unprovoked, is unacceptable. (Sep 2008)
- No new Cold War with Russia. (Sep 2008)
- Don't go to war over Georgia, but pressure Russia. (Sep 2008)
- Don't second-guess Israel if they act against nukes in Iran. (Sep 2008)
- Keep option to go into Pakistan to go after terrorists. (Sep 2008)
- McCain: She has right judgment on Iran and the surge. (Aug 2008)
- Visited Alaska National Guard troops in Kuwait. (Aug 2008)
- No white flag of surrender on Iraq. (Oct 2008)
- Divest from Sudan; enforce no-fly zone in Darfur. (Oct 2008)
- Surge needed in Afghanistan; we cannot afford to lose. (Sep 2008)
- Retreat is defeat in Iraq. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: No, we're not back to pre-surge troop levels. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: No, Afghan general did not say a surge would work. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Disputed that Obama tried to delay Iraq deal. (Oct 2008)
- It's a "war", not an "overseas contingency operation". (Feb 2010)
- Tough sanctions on Iran. (Feb 2010)
- Palin Plan on terrorism: We win, they lose. (Feb 2010)
- Responsibility to complete mission until we win. (Nov 2009)
- Pray that we're on God's side in war; not that He is on ours. (Nov 2009)
- War on Iran would end lackadaisical approach to terrorism. (Jun 2012)
- Our troops are out on a task that is from God. (Nov 2009)
- No military intervention in Syria: 'Let Allah sort it out'. (Jun 2013)
- Yes, we can kill our way to victory in the Mideast. (Feb 2015)
- There's a global war against Christians in the name of Islam. (Nov 2015)
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Sarah Palin on Welfare & Poverty
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OR background on Welfare & Poverty.
- EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce. (Jan 2008)
- Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them. (Nov 2007)
- Funding for faith-based initiatives is adequate today. (Oct 2006)
- Got churches to provide private aid for starving people. (Sep 2011)
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Opposes
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Pro-life: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Pro-contraception, pro-woman, pro-life: Opposes topic 1 Every baby is created with a future and potential: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Only exception for abortion is if mother's life would end: Opposes topic 1 Rejected sympathy for Down's Syndrome son, as gift from God: Opposes topic 1 Opposes embryonic stem cell research: Opposes topic 1 Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids: Opposes topic 1 Opposes use of public funds for abortions: Opposes topic 1 Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty: Favors topic 1 Choose life even in case of rape or teenage pregnancy: Strongly Favors topic 1 Praised by pro-life groups for keeping Down syndrome baby: Opposes topic 1 |
Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| New feminism: pro-woman, pro-life sisterhood: Favors topic 2 Value our cultural diversity: Favors topic 2 Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery: Favors topic 2 Recognize Martin Luther King holiday: Favors topic 2 Women's movement was "seat at table"; now "control table": Favors topic 2 I am a feminist, and grateful beneficiary of Title IX: Strongly Favors topic 2 No special hate-crime laws; all heinous crime is hate-based: Opposes topic 2 |
Opposes
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Marriage only between one man and one woman: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional: Favors topic 3 No spousal benefits for same-sex couples: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Top priorities include preserving definition of "marriage": Strongly Opposes topic 3 Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits: Opposes topic 3 HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis: Favors topic 3 Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement: Opposes topic 3 Non-support of anything but traditional marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 College roommate openly lives in same-sex marriage: Favors topic 3 Respected court ruling allowing same-sex state benefits: Favors topic 3 2006: No choice but to comply with same-sex partner benefits: Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Committed to providing strong education, including morals: Strongly Favors topic 4 Supports teaching intelligent design in public schools: Strongly Favors topic 4 Faith-based materials ok in homeschooling: Favors topic 4 ABC method: back to basics, plus patriotism & ethics: Favors topic 4 Let parents opt out of schoolbooks they find offensive: Favors topic 4 Pledge of Allegiance with ‘Under God' is good enough: Favors topic 4 Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools: Strongly Favors topic 4 1996: Gave evangelical churches access to city parks: Strongly Favors topic 4 Opposes explicit sex-education programs: Favors topic 4 No state-mandated religion, but public faith is ok: Favors topic 4 Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska: Strongly Favors topic 4 Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage: Favors topic 4 The Bible has profoundly influenced America: Favors topic 4 Fought each Xmas as mayor to keep Jesus manger in Wasilla: Strongly Favors topic 4 Duck Dynasty: fired for expressing devout Christian views: Strongly Favors topic 4 Believers should teach & counsel government leaders: Strongly Favors topic 4 Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them: Favors topic 4 Got churches to provide private aid for starving people: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Flexibility in government regulations to allow competition: Opposes topic 5 Health care must be market-and business-driven: Strongly Favors topic 5 Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Personal responsibility & choices key to good health: Strongly Opposes topic 5 More affordable health care via competition: Strongly Favors topic 5 |
Favors
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program: Opposes topic 6 Sacrifice now to keep system for the future: Opposes topic 6 Entitlement programs will consume entire budget by 2035: Favors topic 6 Allow some personal accounts for new enrollees: Strongly Favors topic 6 |
Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB: Favors topic 7 Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives: Strongly Favors topic 7 Target early education programs to at-risk groups: Opposes topic 7 Supports parental choice for what is best for their children: Favors topic 7 Parents know best, about school spending & school age: Favors topic 7 Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers: Favors topic 7 |
Strongly Favors
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act: Strongly Favors topic 8 We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing: Strongly Favors topic 8 Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered: Strongly Favors topic 8 Opposed protections for salmon from mining contamination: Strongly Favors topic 8 Fish platform: "Resource First" philosophy: Strongly Favors topic 8 Supports "Roads to Resources": subsidized access to mines: Strongly Favors topic 8 Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters: Favors topic 8 Feds shouldn't list beluga whales as endangered: Strongly Favors topic 8 Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game: Strongly Favors topic 8 Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes: Strongly Favors topic 8 Hunting provides organic protein sources: Strongly Favors topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| If legislature passed death penalty law, I would sign it: Strongly Favors topic 9 We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement: Favors topic 9 Strong public safety presence, via police, courts & prisons: Strongly Favors topic 9 Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes: Favors topic 9 Establish "FBI Day" to support fighting global crime: Favors topic 9 Death penalty for adults who murder children: Strongly Favors topic 9 Collect DNA samples from felons: Strongly Favors topic 9 Victims' rights are critical to "justice for all": Favors topic 9 Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police: Favors topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Supports Constitutional right to bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Supports ending D.C.'s 32-year-old ban on handguns: Strongly Favors topic 10 Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game: Strongly Favors topic 10 1996: Allow concealed carry in bars, banks, & schools: Strongly Favors topic 10 Gun laws just take away the good guys' freedom: Strongly Favors topic 10 |
Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment: Opposes topic 11 ACES: equitable share of oil profits go to state: Favors topic 11 Repeal "nuisance taxes" including the tire tax: Favors topic 11 $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing: Opposes topic 11 Eliminate taxes that inhibit business: Strongly Opposes topic 11 As mayor, cut property taxes & increased sales tax: Favors topic 11 Elected mayor based on tax cut promise: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Raising taxes hurts small business and hurts jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No income tax; no taking the people's dividends: Opposes topic 11 Would support a seasonal sales tax, but no income tax: Favors topic 11 Core GOP belief is limited government and limited taxation: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Favors
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Immigrants want more vocational training & senior assistance: Neutral on topic 12 Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges: Neutral on topic 12 Took no action on Alaska's "sanctuary cities": Favors topic 12 Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses: Opposes topic 12 OpEd: Palin is sick to death of this immigration nonsense: Opposes topic 12 Has not often expressed views on illegal immigration: Neutral on topic 12 Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals: Strongly Favors topic 12 |
Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Firm believer in free market capitalism: Favors topic 13 Trade important to Alaska, but keep Alaska residents first: Opposes topic 13 Allow wineries to ship by mail within state: Favors topic 13 Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year: Favors topic 13 International markets and companies trust Alaska: Favors topic 13 |
No opinion on
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(0 points on Economic scale)
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Strongly Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Vouchers for veterans' health care outside the VA system: Favors topic 15 Promote from within, in Alaska's National Guard: Favors topic 15 Strong military and sound energy: Strongly Favors topic 15 Let military personnel know how much we support them: Favors topic 15 Ask all candidates "Are you doing all you can for security?": Favors topic 15 Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war: Favors topic 15 Muslim jihadists threaten our way of life: Favors topic 15 |
Strongly Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
| Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007: Favors topic 16 VECO scandal & Stevens indictment shows need for GOP cleanup: Favors topic 16 Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual: Strongly Favors topic 16 McCain: She's a soul-mate who implemented ethics reform: Favors topic 16 Criminal penalty if vote traded for campaign contribution: Favors topic 16 Unions should get member permission for political donations: Favors topic 16 |
Opposes
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom: Opposes topic 17 Wants exit plan; also assurances to keep our troops safe: Favors topic 17 We don't know what the plan is to ever end the war: Favors topic 17 We have not been attacked since 2001; so support our troops: Opposes topic 17 I support the mission of our troops in Iraq: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home: Strongly Opposes topic 17 I support President Bush's efforts to stop terrorism: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Generally supportive of America's presence in Iraq: Opposes topic 17 McCain: She has right judgment on Iran and the surge: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Visited Alaska National Guard troops in Kuwait: Opposes topic 17 No white flag of surrender on Iraq: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Retreat is defeat in Iraq: Strongly Opposes topic 17 It's a "war", not an "overseas contingency operation": Favors topic 17 Tough sanctions on Iran: Favors topic 17 Responsibility to complete mission until we win: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Yes, we can kill our way to victory in the Mideast: Opposes topic 17 |
Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Stranded Gas Development Act no longer applies: Opposes topic 18 Get ANWR open: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Fund cellulosic biofuel research in Farm Bill: Strongly Favors topic 18 Unlock ANWR; we're ready, willing and able to contribute: Strongly Opposes topic 18 $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro: Strongly Favors topic 18 Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year: Opposes topic 18 Commercialize Alaska's North Slope natural gas: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Lift moratorium on offshore drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Produce more of our own oil & gas, for national security: Opposes topic 18 Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill: Favors topic 18 Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas: Opposes topic 18 I do support capping carbon emissions: Favors topic 18 Nonsensical to leave domestic supply untapped: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources: Favors topic 18 Drill here and drill now; axe the cap-and-tax plan: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Renewable Energy Fund for hydropower, wind, biomass: Strongly Favors topic 18 Sued ExxonMobil to drill next to ANWR, or give up lease: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
Favors
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws: Favors topic 19 Opposes legalizing marijuana, but meth is greater threat: Strongly Favors topic 19 Smoked marijuana when it was legal under Alaska law: Opposes topic 19 Top priorities include gangs & drugs; they harm family life: Strongly Favors topic 19 Maintain alcohol sale database; bar giving alcohol to minors: Favors topic 19 Rejected making Wasilla bars close earlier than 5 AM: Opposes topic 19 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| First priority for GOP Congress: rein in spending: Opposes topic 20 Raising taxes hurts small business and hurts jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Everybody benefits when government takes less: Strongly Opposes topic 20 |
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