Tim Kaine in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009
On Abortion:
Promote abstinence; ban partial-birth abortion
I will reduce abortion in Virginia by enforcing current Virginia restrictions, passing an enforceable ban on partial-birth abortion, ensuring women’s access to health care (including legal contraception),
and promoting abstinence-focused education and adoption. We should reduce abortion in this manner, rather than by criminalizing women and doctors.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Abortion:
I have a faith-based opposition to abortion
I have a faith-based opposition to abortion. As governor, I will work in good faith to reduce abortions by:- Enforcing the current Virginia restrictions on abortion and passing an enforceable ban on partial birth abortion that protects the life
and health of the mother;
- Fighting teen pregnancy through abstinence-focused education;
- Ensuring women’s access to health care (including legal contraception) and economic opportunity; and
- Promoting adoption as an alternative for women facing
unwanted pregnancies.
Too often politicians are interested in scoring political points, rather than in reducing the number of abortions. Many of the legislative proposals introduced in the General Assembly, like the ones to require unnecessary
building standards for doctor’s offices that perform abortions, are just political grandstanding. They encourage division and lawsuits rather than contributing to the goal of reducing abortions.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Budget & Economy:
Fiscal discipline kept AAA bond rating
As Lieutenant Governor, Tim Kaine worked with Governor Warner to restore Virginia’s tradition of fiscal discipline and save its triple A bond rating.
They brought state spending under control, restored faith in government, and led real budget reform that brought about needed investments in education, public safety, health care, transportation, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Budget & Economy:
Progress economically via stable finances
As Virginia’s next Governor, Tim Kaine will be committed to furthering the Commonwealth’s economic progress. His Administration will build on the successes of Governor Warner, by keeping a stable financial environment,
helping small businesses succeed, saving family farms, fostering competitive regional economies, tapping the strength of Virginia’s tourism attractions and preserving its natural resources.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Crime:
Supports Project Exile’s longer mandatory sentences
Richmond’s success in reducing violent crime was built in part on Project Exile. Project Exile is based on a strong working relationship among federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to maximize the punishment of criminals who commit
crimes with guns.Criminals quickly learned to fear Project Exile’s longer mandatory sentences. The program helped cut our violent crime rate in half. Project Exile won the support of law enforcement nationwide and received bipartisan approval from
Presidents Clinton and Bush as well as the National Rifle Association and gun safety groups. Governor Gilmore expanded the program to the entire state in 1998. It has now been copied by cities and states all around the nation.
One of Tim Kaine’s proudest possessions is the award given to Richmond for Project Exile by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Drugs:
Anti-drug and anti-gang units in State Police
Tim Kaine supports giving the State Police the resources they need to combat gang violence, drug dealers and terrorism. As Governor, Kaine would expand the Virginia State Police’s Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Interdiction Units to fight gang and
drug activity in local communities and investigate and interrupt terrorist cells. The State Police have highly trained specialists, but they also split their time between special assignments and regular highway patrol duties.
These specially trained officers are the ones working with localities in task forces that fight gangs and drug rings and we rely heavily upon them to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.
While they are always ready to take on special projects, they leave holes when they are pulled off to serve on task forces. The State Police should have sufficient manpower to have both full-time specialists and a strong regular force.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Education:
Make education policy by first-hand visits to schools
When I was Mayor of Richmond, I took a vow to visit a school in our city every Tuesday morning. I knew the public schools that my three children attended but I wanted to see the real condition of children’s education throughout the city.
On my visits, I learned in a first-hand way the strengths and weaknesses of individual schools, listened to teachers, parents and students, and witnessed how educational policies play out in real life classrooms.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Energy & Oil:
All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices
Virginia’s economy depends on the gasoline that fuels our cars to get us to work every morning, take our kids to school, and to keep our businesses going.
All Virginians are affected by rising gas prices, particularly low and middle income families, those on fixed-incomes and small business owners.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Gun Control:
Strongly supports the Second Amendment
Tim Kaine strongly supports the Second Amendment. As the next Governor of Virginia, he will not propose any new gun laws.
Instead Tim Kaine will guarantee strict enforcement of our existing criminal laws. He will also expand the use of such enforcement strategies as Project Exile that target criminals who use guns rather than law-abiding gun owners.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Health Care:
One out of 7 Virginians lack health insurance
In Virginia, one out of every seven people lacks health insurance. You probably talked to an uninsured person today.
It may have been the person who handed you your clothes at the dry cleaners, or the server who brought you lunch, or the technician who changed the oil in your car.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Homeland Security:
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
On Homeland Security:
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
On Principles & Values:
Parents taught him the importance of family and faith
I was raised in a family where life revolved around church, school, friends, sports, and hard work. My brothers and I all grew up working in Dad’s small ironworking business. My parents taught me lasting life lessons
the importance of family and faith, the value of hard work, that actions matter more than words, and that people should be treated fairly and honestly. I was taught to be tight with a dollar, and to watch the bottom line.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
On Tax Reform:
Proven record of cutting taxes
Families face challenges every day in balancing their household budgets, providing for their children, and saving for their future. I understand that every tax dollar government has to spend comes out of a family budget.
I have a proven record of cutting taxes. At the local and at the state level, I have fought to help families keep more of their hard-earned dollars, stimulating the economy and expanding opportunity for all Virginians.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
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