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Bill Bryant on VoteMatch |
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topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+2 points on Social scale) | I don't want the government telling me how to live my life: Favors topic 1 OpEd: Claims conservationism, but enabled Arctic drilling: No opin. on topic 1 |
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No opinion on
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Opposes
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-3 points on Social scale) | Supports repeal of right to transgender bathroom choice: Opposes topic 3 |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(+5 points on Social scale) | Good Catholic but for separation of church & state: Strongly Opposes topic 4 |
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Opposes
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale) | The ACA made employers hire fewer full-time employees: Opposes topic 5 |
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No opinion on
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Opposes
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Fully fund education; give principals & teachers flexibility: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Fully funding education so every kid graduates with skills: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Act aggressively to support charter schools: Strongly Favors topic 7 |
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Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+2 points on Social scale) | Fell in love with Puget Sound's natural beauty: Opposes topic 8 |
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Strongly Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale) | End unlawful early release of prisoners: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
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Favors
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale) | I support the second amendment: Favors topic 10 |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale) | Reduced property taxes as Seattle port commission: Opposes topic 11 As port commissioner, his lean budget led to tax relief: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
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Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale) | Make sure Syrians are not dangerous before allowing them in: Opposes topic 12 |
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Strongly Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale) | Expand trade and tourism; that creates jobs: Strongly Favors topic 13 Open markets in Asia for Washington-grown food: Favors topic 13 |
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Strongly Favors
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(+5 points on Economic scale) | Don't let compassion blind us on Syrian refugees: Strongly Favors topic 14 |
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Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale) | Opposed Trump over attack on military family who lost son: Favors topic 15 |
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No opinion on
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
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topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
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Opposes
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale) | I believe in climate change, but focus elsewhere: Opposes topic 18 Refocus Transportation Dept. on reducing traffic congestion: Opposes topic 18 Supported leasing oil drilling port for jobs benefit: Opposes topic 18 Reduced the Port of Seattle 's carbon footprint: Strongly Favors topic 18 Allow oil rigs through Port of Seattle for Arctic drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
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No opinion on
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
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topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(0 points on Economic scale) | Building a company taught me about living within a budget: Opposes topic 20 Balanced budget and fiscally responsible state government: Favors topic 20 |
Bill Bryant is a Moderate Libertarian Conservative
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