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VoteMatch Question & Answer
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Strongly Opposes
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Life begins at conception; de-fund Planned Parenthood: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Sees abortion as a divisive tragedy that must be stopped: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Abortion rips the moral fabric of our nation: Strongly Opposes topic 1
CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges: Opposes topic 1
CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood: Opposes topic 1
CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors: Strongly Opposes topic 1 |
Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Public leaders need to set example to help diffuse racism: Favors topic 2 |
No opinion on
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
No opinion on
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Strongly Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Restore a free-market approach to health insurance: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Allow insurance plans to be sold across state lines: Opposes topic 5
Wants to replace Obama Care with free market insurance: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Reinstate free market model for health insurance: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 5 |
No opinion on
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
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Strongly Favors
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Supports vouchers, savings accounts, & scholarship programs: Strongly Favors topic 7 |
Strongly Favors
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Environment is fragile, but businesses are overregulated: Strongly Favors topic 8
Cost-benefit analyses for environmental improvement projects: Favors topic 8
The government is killing our jobs with regulations: Strongly Favors topic 8
Wants commercial use of natural resources on federal lands: Strongly Favors topic 8
Protects environment with sustainable construction: Opposes topic 8 |
No opinion on
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| No restrictions on semi-automatic weapons nor silencers: Strongly Opposes topic 10
Background checks on all firearm purchases, no exceptions: Opposes topic 10
Supports 2nd Amendment rights including "assault rifles": Strongly Favors topic 10
2nd Amendment is a God-given right: Strongly Favors topic 10
Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Trump tax cuts stimulated investment & job creation: Strongly Favors topic 11
Support Trump tax bill; 80% get a pay cut: Opposes topic 11
No need for businesses to make decisions based on taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Low taxes creates job opportunities: Strongly Opposes topic 11
CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent: Strongly Opposes topic 11
CC:Elimination the Death Tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Illegals must leave & apply for citizenship like anyone: Strongly Opposes topic 12
New policy on applicant merit, not family relationships: Opposes topic 12
We can only accept so many immigrants, but let's negotiate: Opposes topic 12
Wants immigration pattern stopped before considering pathway: Favors topic 12
Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| Current trade with China is not fair;impose tariffs: Strongly Opposes topic 13
Aluminum & steel tariffs are a way to cut a better deal: Opposes topic 13 |
No opinion on
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(0 points on Economic scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Military & 1st responders deserve best training & equipment: Favors topic 15
Department of Veteran Affairs is a shameful failure: Favors topic 15
Strong military is essential for our protection: Favors topic 15
CC:Secure the grid against terrorism: Favors topic 15 |
No opinion on
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
| CC:Keep alliance with Israel: Opposes topic 17 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies: Opposes topic 18
Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs: Opposes topic 18
Make public lands accessible for energy production: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
Favors
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Opposes legalizing recreational use: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Border Patrol lacks manpower for drug import corridor: Favors topic 19
Ending illegal drugs crossing the border will be #1 priority: Strongly Favors topic 19 |
Opposes
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| More federal spending on infrastructure repair: Strongly Favors topic 20
Feds kill more jobs with regulation than stimulus package: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Repair & renew infrastructure, the backbone of our economy: Favors topic 20
Government red tape destroys job growth: Strongly Opposes topic 20
CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Opposes topic 20 |