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Abortion
Mostly ban or mostly legal? |
Ban. No exceptions for rape or incest. “horrible as that crime is, I don’t believe it’s the child’s fault.” | Legal. Ensure abortions are rare, but trust women to make their own decisions without government interference. |
Campaign Finance
Require political ads to disclose their largest funders? Stand on Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations & unions? |
No. Opposes DISCLOSE Act, as it raises “grave constitutional concern for speech protected by the First Amendment.” Supports Citizens United as aid to 1st Amendment free speech protections. | Yes. Co-sponsored DISCLOSE Act to “shine light on the unlimited, secret spending flooding American elections,” including foreign influence. Supreme Court should end Citizens United. |
Climate Change
Consider human-caused climate change a serious threat? |
No. Doesn’t believe it’s real. Says data disproving it is being ignored as liberals want government power over economy, energy sector & all aspects of our lives. | Yes. “Crucial now more than ever that US & world leaders act urgently to address” it. Climate change increases droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, & other disasters. |
Contraception
Employers can withhold contraceptive coverage if disagree? |
Yes. Proposed bill to allow that. | No. Discriminates by ignoring contraception’s role in women’s health. |
Courts
Support Judge Kavanaugh nomination? (before recent allegations) |
Yes, though initially believed Kavanaugh was not conservative enough. | No. His positions do not line up with values & interests of Texans. |
Economy
Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? |
No. Choice between more & more spending & individual liberty. | Yes. Supports investment in areas like infrastructure & education. |
Education
Help parents send their children to private schools with public money? |
Yes. Called “civil rights issue of our time.” Introduced bill to allow tax deduction for costs of private & religious schools. | No. It funnels public school $ into private schools. “Ted Cruz’s private school give-away will cost taxpayers $500 million to subsidize wealthy.” |
Elections
Support nonpartisan redistricting to address charges of partisan gerrymandering? |
No. Political gerrymandering is legitimate, though not racial gerrymandering. | Yes. “Empower communities by making sure voters can pick their representatives, not the other way.” |
Environment
Support cutbacks of Environmental Protection Administration? |
No statement found, but opposed Obama EPA’s Clean Power Plan & said EPA ran amok under Obama. | No. Ensure EPA’s funding & independence “to exercise oversight of those harming the environment.” |
Financial Regulation
Support cutbacks in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)? |
Yes. Abolish CFPB. “Free consumers & small businesses from the CFPB’s regulatory blockades… which stunt economic growth.” | No. “Protecting consumers from predatory financial behavior & this country from another economic meltdown, should transcend politics.” |
Gay Rights
Support gay marriage? |
No. Sponsored amendment to define marriage as between man & a woman. | Yes. |
Gun Control
Support more restrictive gun control legislation? |
No. Led fight not to ban assault weapons. Calls gun control efforts “tiresome.” | Yes. Supports universal background checks & banning assault-style weapons. |
Health Care
Support or Repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare? |
Absolutely repeal. Caused millions to lose their jobs, be forced into part-time work, lose health insurance & doctors & pay skyrocketing premiums. | Keep but improve, including public option. Repeal would reduce healthcare access & benefits, make health insurance less affordable. |
Immigration
Support path to citizenship for “DACA” recipients or “Dreamers,” who grew up in US after coming as children? |
No. End DACA. No path to citizenship to Dreamers or anyone else who violates immigration laws. | Protect Dreamers. “As American as my kids… & have done everything we’ve asked of them.” Supports earned path to citizenship for millions here illegally. |
Iran
Support Trump’s withdrawal from treaty that limits Iran’s nuclear capability in return for lifting economic sanctions? |
Yes. Applauded withdrawal, saying agreement didn’t sufficiently rein in Iran’s nuclear program. | No. Agreement, while imperfect, was “best path to keep Iran from having nuclear weapons.” |
Marijuana
Legalize or decriminalize marijuana? |
Personally opposed to legalization, but states should choose for themselves. | Yes. Long-time legalization advocate. Sponsored bill to end federal prohibition. |
Minimum Wage
Raise the federal minimum wage from current $7.25/hr? |
No. “Raising the minimum wage would cost jobs for the most vulnerable.” | Yes. Supports increasing to $15/hr. |
Net Neutrality
Require internet providers to provide equal access to all? |
No. Net neutrality puts government in charge of pricing, products & services. | Yes. Rolling back net neutrality hurts democracy, the arts & innovation. |
President Trump
Percentage of key votes supporting Trump’s positions. |
Voted 91% with Trump (as of 9/30/18). | Voted 29% with Trump (as of 9/30/18). |
Privatization
Support full or partial privatization of Social Security? |
Partial. Supports private savings accounts for Social Security. | No. Opposes privatization. |
Renewable Energy
Support government subsidies for renewable energy? |
No. Opposes energy subsidies for any form of energy. Washington shouldn’t “be picking winners & losers.” | Yes. Strong supporter. Continue tapping current energy sources while giving incentives for renewable sources. |
Student Debt & Financial Aid
Refinance student loans at lower rates, by increasing taxes on high earners (Elizabeth Warren bill)? Increase federal aid, like Pell Grants? |
No. Opposed Warren bill because of tax increase for people making over $1 million. Proposed 2013 budget amendment that lowered Pell Grant funding & required higher payments for school loans. | Yes. Co-sponsored Elizabeth Warren bill Also supports increasing Pell Grant funding & subsidized student loans. |
Taxes
Support President Trump’s tax cuts? |
Yes. Played key role in crafting plan. Would make individual tax cuts permanent. | No. Disproportionately benefit wealthy with 83% of breaks going to top 1%. Trickle-down economics doesn’t work. |
Voting Rights
Support stricter voting rules such as voter ID requirements, even if they prevent some people from voting? |
Yes. “Commonsense protection” “to prevent illegal voter fraud.” Supported TX voter ID law which federal court rejected, comparing to a “poll tax” on minorities. | No. “It’s deeply cynical” for Texas to implement laws that knowingly make it more difficult for African-American & Latino voters to cast their ballots.” |
