Francis Suarez on VoteMatch

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Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-3 points on Social scale)	Supports a 15-week federal abortion ban, not yet for 6-week: Opposes topic 1 Exceptions for rape, incest and life-threatening emergencies: Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (-3 points on Economic scale)	The diversity of our city is a strength for us: Favors topic 2
Favors topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (+2 points on Social scale)	Country should be pro-equal rights for LGBTQ community: Favors topic 3 Expanding "Don't Say Gay" to all grades is excessive: Favors topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (-5 points on Social scale)	Most important part of my day is time I spend with Jesus: Strongly Favors topic 4
Favors topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (-3 points on Economic scale)	Focus on healthy lifestyle through physical fitness: Favors topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+5 points on Economic scale)	Miami has always led on school choice: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Opposes topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (+5 points on Social scale)	Supports cryptocurrency but it needs to be regulated: Strongly Opposes topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-5 points on Social scale)	Didn't defund police, grew force to largest in Miami history: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Opposes topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (-5 points on Economic scale)	Cities with the strictest gun laws have the most homicides: Strongly Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Reduced taxes to lowest level ever and we grew by 12%: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Lower taxes to the lowest level in recorded history: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+2 points on Social scale)	Connect immigration to employment, declining birth rate: Neutral on topic 12 Aggressive policies adversely impact small businesses : Favors topic 12
Opposes topic 13: Support & expand free trade (-3 points on Economic scale)	Defends embargo on Cuba; doesn't think it's cruel: Opposes topic 13 China is a threat; get US companies out: Opposes topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (+5 points on Economic scale)	Parents came here for freedom; experienced American Dream: Strongly Favors topic 14 I believe America is still a shining city on a hill: Strongly Favors topic 14
Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-3 points on Social scale)	US should consider potential military action in Cuba: Favors topic 15
Favors topic 16: Make voter registration easier (+2 points on Social scale)	No need for a police force to investigate election fraud: Favors topic 16 AdWatch BankYourVote: Vote early, in-person, or by mail: Favors topic 16
Opposes topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (-3 points on Social scale)	Asks "What's a Uyghur?" during interview : Neutral on topic 17 Military aid to Ukraine, with NATO equal burden: Opposes topic 17
Strongly Favors topic 18: Prioritize green energy (-5 points on Economic scale)	Climate change is a serious threat; reduce emissions : Strongly Favors topic 18
No opinion on topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (0 points on Social scale)	Federal cannabis policy needs to catch up with the states: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Companies in China spawn fentanyl precursors for cartels: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+5 points on Economic scale)	Vowed to make Miami bitcoin hub; as mayor, paid in bitcoin: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Reduce spending and taxes: Opposes topic 20

Francis Suarez is a Centrist
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