Eddie Pirkowski on SenateMatch

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Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-3 points on Social scale)	Human life begins at conception: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Life begins at conception, but support mother's choice: Favors topic 1
No opinion on topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (-3 points on Social scale)	Government shouldn't redefine marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Marriage is man+woman, but respect state & individual choice: Favors topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4: Keep God in the public sphere (-5 points on Social scale)	Judeo-Christian values established our government framework: Strongly Favors topic 4 Support prayer choice in schools: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+5 points on Economic scale)	Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Healthcare is a right, but no mandates: Opposes topic 5
Strongly Favors topic 6: Privatize Social Security (+5 points on Economic scale)	Keep system, with private Social Security savings accounts: Strongly Favors topic 6
Strongly Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+5 points on Economic scale)	Oppose nationwide Common Core standards: Strongly Favors topic 7 Strongly support vouchers at state level: Favors topic 7
No opinion on topic 8: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-5 points on Social scale)	Death penalty as deterrent: Strongly Favors topic 9 Supports "Three Strikes" laws: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale)	Opposes more gun restrictions: Strongly Favors topic 10 Limits only on assault rifles and military hardware: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Zero taxes would attract corporate headquarters: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Eliminate all state taxes to zero: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+2 points on Social scale)	No wall; no deportation: Strongly Favors topic 12 Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry: Strongly Opposes topic 12 US founded by immigrants; keep DREAM Act & sanctuary cities: Strongly Favors topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale)	Increase trade with China: Strongly Favors topic 13
Strongly Opposes topic 14: Support American Exceptionalism (-5 points on Economic scale)	US is not world's policeman; UN should be: Strongly Opposes topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15: Expand the military (-5 points on Social scale)	Cutting edge defensive and offensive security: Strongly Favors topic 15 Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal: Strongly Favors topic 15 More high-tech defense; more police: Strongly Favors topic 15 Peace through strength; keep nuclear missiles & research: Strongly Favors topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16: Make voter registration easier (+5 points on Social scale)	No photo ID for voting: Strongly Favors topic 16
Opposes topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (-3 points on Social scale)	Stop the wars, with victory: Favors topic 17 Negotiate with Iran on nukes, but keep military option: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Favors topic 18: Prioritize green energy (-3 points on Economic scale)	Explore oil shale, solar, wind, safe nuclear, cheap hydrogen: Favors topic 18 Sustainable green development; reduce our carbon footprint: Strongly Favors topic 18 No subsidies for wind and solar: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Desalination plants and ocean floor flow conversion energy: Strongly Favors topic 18 Address global warming with cap-and-trade at state level: Strongly Favors topic 18 Nuclear plants and oil drilling ok, but at state level: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (-5 points on Social scale)	String enforcement against drugs; with rehab centers: Strongly Favors topic 19
Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+2 points on Economic scale)	Responsible spending for jobs and stable growth: Favors topic 20 Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity: Strongly Opposes topic 20 13% flat tax for all, zero business and estate taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Eddie Pirkowski is a Libertarian-Leaning Conservative
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