David Trone in 2018 League of Women Voters


On Crime: Criminal justice system discriminates against minorities

I've supported the ACLU for 20 years, and in Congress I will continue fighting to fix our criminal justice system that discriminates against people of color. I'm 100% pro-choice, and I support equal pay and paid family leave. I support the Full Equality Act to fight discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

On Drugs: Every day we don't act on opioid crisis, more people die

The opioid crisis is a top priority for me. In 2016, 64,000 Americans died from overdoses--my nephew Ian was one of them. Every day we don't act, more people will die. I've put together a comprehensive plan to address the epidemic [with a focus on prevention and detox centers; focus on alternative pain treatments; and reforming our criminal justice system].
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

On Energy & Oil: Invest in green technology to fight climate change

Climate change is real and it's a serious threat to our economy and our way of life. I oppose Trump's decision to withdraw from the international climate agreement. I also support investing in green technology, making federal buildings more energy efficient, and protecting fuel efficiency standards.
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

On Health Care: ObamaCare made progress; now expand to all

Quality healthcare is a basic human right, and our job must be to ensure that right for all Americans. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, we've made great progress. We should build on that progress and expand the ACA so that all Americans have coverage.
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

On Immigration: Oppose mass deportations & travel bans; support DACA & TPS

Immigrants are an important part of American society and should have a path to citizenship. I oppose Trump's mass deportations, travel bans, and rescinding of DACA and TPS protections. [TPS is "Temporary Protected Status" for refugees from designated countries]. We also should reduce the amount of time it takes for applicants to receive work authorization.
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

On Tax Reform: Trump tax cuts worsen income inequality

I strongly oppose Trump's tax cuts, which worsen income inequality and add $1.5 trillion to our national debt. We need to remove the carried interest loophole that allows hedge fund managers to pay lower tax rates. I support an infrastructure bank to fund projects like expanding I-270 and I-81.
Source: League of Women Voters 2018 House MD-6 Questionnaire Sep 9, 2018

The above quotations are from 2018 League of Women Voters questionnaires for House candidates.
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