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Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	Oppose the so-called "Reproductive Freedom Act" : Strongly Opposes topic 1 Rated 20% by Planned Parenthood, indicating a pro-life stance: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Opposes topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (+2 points on Economic scale)	Prohibits discrimination & harassment among campaign: Favors topic 2 DEI is affirmative action on steroids: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (-5 points on Social scale)	No same-sex marriage; civil unions are adequate: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Favors topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (-3 points on Social scale)	Would veto ending religious exemptions for vaccinations: Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+2 points on Economic scale)	Discontinue ObamaCare Cadillac health insurance plans: Opposes topic 5 Protect those with pre-existing conditions; lower costs: Favors topic 5 Restore state mental health services but don't raise taxes: Neutral on topic 5 COVID: Against requiring showing proof of vaccination: Strongly Opposes topic 5 OpEd: Youngkin opposed to ACA and expanding access: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Oppose a one-size-fits-all vaccination schedule: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Opposes topic 6: Privatize Social Security (-3 points on Economic scale)	Limit retirement pensions for public retirees: Favors topic 6 Will never support cuts to Social Security or Medicare: Strongly Opposes topic 6
Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+2 points on Economic scale)	Limit aid to overfunded school districts: Favors topic 7 Re-balance over-funded vs/ under-funded school districts: Strongly Opposes topic 7 We're going to roll back the LGBTQ curriculum; goes too far: Strongly Favors topic 7 Reconfigure state school funding to where it's needed today: Opposes topic 7 Implement a Parents' Bill of Rights providing transparency: Strongly Favors topic 7 School funding formula is root of property tax growth: Favors topic 7
Favors topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (-3 points on Social scale)	Comply with law but balance interests: Favors topic 8 Don't bring California's "insane regulations" to New Jersey: Strongly Favors topic 8 Rated 38% by the LCV, indicating a mixed record on environment: Neutral on topic 8
Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-3 points on Social scale)	Answer to hate crimes not new policy but changed attitude: Opposes topic 9 Toughen bail reform rules governing juvenile offenders: Strongly Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+2 points on Economic scale)	No criminalization of all 50-caliber weapons: Strongly Favors topic 10 Fast track status for applicants who face imminent danger: Strongly Favors topic 10 Rated 57% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	10-year phase out of the corporate business tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No increase in top tax rate to reduce property taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Top priorities: lower property tax, reform state tax code: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Contract with NJ GOP: lower taxes, cut spending, reduce debt: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (-5 points on Social scale)	Let local law agencies work with ICE on illegal immigration: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Ban municipalities declaring themselves Sanctuary Cities: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Cut the Corporation Business Tax by 1% per year for 5 years: Strongly Opposes topic 12
No opinion on topic 13: Support & expand free trade (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-3 points on Social scale)	Provide programs and benefits to all veterans: Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-5 points on Social scale)	No in-person early voting: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Require photo ID, purge voter rolls, allow early voting: Opposes topic 16 Require all voters to produce photo ID at the polls: Opposes topic 16
No opinion on topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Should accelerate use of natural gas, not phase it out: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Ban offshore wind farms from being built off our coast: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Will be a green governor; safe, clean water imperative: Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (-5 points on Social scale)	Drug epidemic should remain a priority: Favors topic 19 Meth abuse is the number one crisis in the state: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+5 points on Economic scale)	5% to 10% reduction in the state government workforce: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Lower property taxes, grow the economy: Opposes topic 20 Pandemic restaurant restrictions devastated the economy: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Create the NJ Department of Government Efficiency: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Jack Ciattarelli is a Populist-Leaning Conservative
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