Keith Ellison in Survey of 2006 House campaign websites


On Abortion: I am pro choice

I am pro choice. I am in favor of comprehensive sex education, which includes information about abstinence, but goes far beyond that. I am against legislation that would impose a waiting period on women who seek a safe and legal abortion, and I am against legislation that would restrict the information that a physician can share with a patient regarding reproductive choices.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Crime: No simplistic axioms like “tough on crime”

Community involvement, respect for individual rights, and programs that attack the root causes of crime are essential to fixing the crime problem. This is why I do not believe that simplistic axioms like “tough on crime” and “war on drugs” are viable solutions to the problem. The reality is much more complex, the pain that much deeper, and the solutions that much more difficult. This is why I have endeavored to be smart on crime, not merely “tough on crime.”
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Education: Strong and comprehensive public education policy

Because an educated, informed citizenry is the cornerstone of a healthy and vibrant democracy, I believe that funding for education is the greatest single measure of our commitment to reinvest in our society. The development of this citizenry begins with nurturing our children by promoting a strong and comprehensive public education policy.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Energy & Oil: Energy independence through renewable energy

The environment needs to be a lens through which we view nearly every policy issue. I will not support any effort that will provide Wall Street investors with a short term financial gain at the cost of long term ecological degradation. We need to strive for energy independence through increased use of renewable energy. It is not too late to reverse the trend of global warming.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Free Trade: Opposed to NAFTA and CAFTA; they cost MN jobs

So called “free trade” deals such as NAFTA and CAFTA have encouraged the movement of manufacturing and agricultural jobs out of Minnesota to be done under sweatshop conditions in other countries. At least a quarter of the net 45,000 manufacturing jobs that Minnesota lost from 2001 to 2003 were directly attributable to trade deals such as NAFTA that do not protect workers rights or environmental standards, and thus promote the outsourcing of jobs.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On Health Care: Time for universal single payer health care

It is time for universal single payer health care in the United States. Right now 46 million Americans do not have health insurance, and 8.4 million of them are children. Right now millions of seniors are unable to keep up with their skyrocketing drug costs. Right now American businesses are struggling under the weight of health care costs and losing their competitive edge in the global market. This situation should be unacceptable to every reflective American citizen.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

On War & Peace: Immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

I am calling for an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. I opposed the war before it began; I was against this war once it started and I am the only candidate calling for an immediate withdrawal of troops.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

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