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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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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,
by Kamala Harris (2010) |
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) |
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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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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The above quotations are from State of Colorado Politicians: Archives.
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