Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009: on Homeland Security

Bev Perdue: Keep the federal government from closing our military bases

Spearheaded North Carolina’s successful response in keeping the federal government from closing our military bases
Supports critical investment in North Carolina’s Biotechnology sector.

Source: 2008 Gubernatorial website, bevperdue.com, “Accomplishments” Nov 4, 2008

Joe Manchin III: Higher National Guard pay & tuition waivers

Made the Director of Veterans Affairs a cabinet-level position
Signed a National Guard pay raise bill
Extended graduate school tuition and fee waivers for National Guard
Extended tuition waivers to childre and spouses of Guard members killed
Strongly supports the "Helmets to Hardhats" program
Supporting a new national veterans' cemetery in West Virginia
Supported a bill that made it easier for vets to receive increased bonuses.

Source: 2008 Gubernatorial campaign website, for re-election Nov 1, 2008

John Lynch: Fight closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

When the Department of Defense recommended closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, John Lynch joined with federal officials and community leaders to fight the federal government and make sure the shipyard stayed open, saving several thousand jobs.

John Lynch issued an executive order guaranteeing that state employees activated for duty in the National Guard will continue to receive their health benefits and the difference between their state and National Guard salaries.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website johnlynch06.com “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Kathleen Sebelius: Benefits for state employees called to National Guard duty

Governor Sebelius crafted and passed Kansas’ “Military Bill of Rights”, providing financial assistance to state employees called to National Guard duty, tuition assistance to those called to duty while in school, and additional financial security for the families of those who answer the call to serve their state and nation. As well, Governor Sebelius recently signed into law greater benefits for the families of those Kansans who make the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and way of life. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Martin O`Malley: More equipment and training for first responders

Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown believe Maryland needs to focus strongly on first responders--our law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel--by providing them with the equipment and training to remain safe and protect citizens during terrorist attacks. Maryland needs to share information at all levels--federal, state and local--to prevent disaster before it can claim more lives. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, martinomalley.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Sarah Palin: Promote from within, in Alaska’s National Guard

Thank you military personnel! I support you. I respect our military personnel and understand the importance of Alaska’s National Guard. As I watched our military men and women being deployed I recognized how important it is for their families to know how much Alaska and America support them. I believe in “promoting from within” to provide continued good leadership that truly understands Alaska and will partner with our elected leaders to support our troops. Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, palinforgovernor.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Tim Pawlenty: Over $2M for National Guard and numerous military programs

100% tuition reimbursement for members of the National Guard
Substantial bonuses for re-enlistees
Special fund to assist military families through “Support our Troops” license plates.
Increase of $2 million for State Soldiers Assistance Program that provides a financial assistance & medical coverage
Service enhancement grants for County Veterans Service Officers
In-state tuition rates for all veterans.

Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.timpawlenty.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Tim Kaine: Focus on counter-terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness

The Kaine administration will be particularly focused on maintaining and enhancing the state’s counter-terrorism and homeland security efforts. Lieutenant Governor Kaine serves on the Secure Virginia emergency response panel and has gained crucial experience in the preparation for terrorist attacks and bio-terrorist viral outbreaks. Tim Kaine is proud that Virginia ranked among the top states nationally for bioterrorism preparedness in the recent report from Trust for America’s Health. Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues” Nov 8, 2005

Tim Kaine: Maintain the military presence in Virginia

Tim Kaine is a member of the Virginia Commission on Military Bases, the Commonwealth’s response to the federal base-closing efforts. He understands the importance of the military presence in Virginia to our safety and our economy. Tim Kaine is working to protect Virginia’s military installations and fighting against the removal of any of the aircraft carrier groups assigned to Norfolk. Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues” Nov 8, 2005

The above quotations are from Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009. Click here for definitions & background information on Homeland Security. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Linda Lingle on Homeland Security. Click here for more quotes by Jim Douglas on Homeland Security.
*Candidates and political leaders on Homeland Security:*
*Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:* GA:Chambliss(R) IA:Harkin(D) MI:Levin(D) MT:Baucus(D) NE:Johanns(R) OK:Coburn(R) SD:Johnson(D) WV:Rockefeller(D) *Resigned from 113th House:* AL-1:Jo Bonner(R) FL-19:Trey Radel(R) LA-5:Rod Alexander(R) MA-5:Ed Markey(D) MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R) NC-12:Melvin Watt(D) SC-1:Tim Scott(R)	*Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:* AR-4:Tom Cotton(R) GA-1:Jack Kingston(R) GA-10:Paul Broun(R) GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R) HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D) IA-1:Bruce Braley(D) LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R) ME-2:Mike Michaud(D) MI-14:Gary Peters(D) MT-0:Steve Daines(R) OK-5:James Lankford(R) PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D) TX-36:Steve Stockman(R) WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)	*Retired House as of Jan. 2015:* AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R) AR-2:Tim Griffin(R) CA-11:George Miller(D) CA-25:Howard McKeon(R) CA-33:Henry Waxman(D) CA-45:John Campbell(R) IA-3:Tom Latham(R) MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R) NC-6:Howard Coble(R) NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D) NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R) NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D) NY-21:Bill Owens(D) PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R) UT-4:Jim Matheson(D) VA-8:Jim Moran(D) VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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