Brad Hutto in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites
On Civil Rights:
Equal pay for equal work is the next women's milestone
Today marks the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote. This marked a major milestone for equality in our country. I am committed to another equality milestone--equal pay for
equal work! And as South Carolina's new U.S. Senator I will work tirelessly to end this pointless discrimination.Right now in this country, women earn roughly 20% less than men doing the same job. You and I know this is wrong, plain and simple.
But Lindsey Graham seems to think it's just fine. Just this Spring, Graham voted against considering the Paycheck Fairness Act--a law that would have safeguard against wage discrimination based on gender.
I'll make equal work for equal pay a priority. As your next Senator, I'll not simply vote for but I will sponsor equal pay for equal work legislation.
Source: 2014 South Carolina Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Sep 1, 2014
On Abortion:
Empower women to make reproductive health decisions
Women's Health: Government should not dictate health decisions for women in this country. Brad believes women should be empowered to consult with their families, healthcare providers, and religious advisors to make reproductive health decisions.
Women do not need Washington politicians like Lindsey Graham telling them what to do.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Budget & Economy:
It's time for Congress to spend less and cut waste
Just like families all over America are doing, Brad believes it's time for Congress to tighten their belts, spend less and cut waste. He believes we should better prioritize spending to reflect the real needs our country faces within its own borders.
Brad will fight any attempt to balance the budget on the backs of senior citizens who have already made huge sacrifices for our country. He will oppose any attempt to harm Medicare and Social Security.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Civil Rights:
Liberty to share love and life is an inherent right
Everyone should have an equal chance to obtain happiness and fulfill the American Dream. Brad opposes efforts to restrict basic freedoms.
Liberty to share love and life is an inherent right, and this includes the right to marry the person that you choose. He believes that America is strongest when everyone is free, respected and valued.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Education:
Keep state leaders focused like a laser beam on our schools
Brad understands how important education is to improving the lives of South Carolinians. He will fight to ensure South Carolina gets its fair share of national funding and help keep state leaders focused like a laser beam on our schools.
He knows that without a properly educated and trained work force, businesses looking to relocate will simply go someplace else.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Energy & Oil:
Invest in alternative forms of energy like solar, wind & gas
Brad will continue to lead efforts to invest in alternative forms of energy like solar, wind and gas.
We can't continue to rely on foreign countries to supply our energy.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Environment:
We must do more to protect our natural resources
As an avid outdoorsman and sportsman, Brad knows that we must do more to protect our natural resources. From the mountains to the lakes, to the coast,
South Carolina is blessed with a unique beauty that generates tourism and creates jobs. Brad will fight against those who would do harm for their own short term goals.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Health Care:
Fix ObamaCare, but don't put insurance companies in charge
Brad wants to fix the Affordable Care Act and allow everyone to keep or obtain a plan that best suits their families' needs. He will not support legislation that will put the insurance companies
back in charge or return us to a time when insurance could be denied for pre-existing conditions and families could go bankrupt because of lifetime caps.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Jobs:
Raise the minimum wage to $10.10
All able-bodied Americans should work, and their hard work should be rewarded. Too many people who work full time to support their family have to rely on food stamps to put food on their tables.
Brad supports raising the minimum wage to $10.10, getting people off of food stamps and once again honoring hard work in this country. Brad will stand up for working families.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Social Security:
Opposes any attempt to harm Medicare and Social Security
Brad will fight any attempt to balance the budget on the backs of senior citizens who have already made huge sacrifices for our country.
He will oppose any attempt to harm Medicare and Social Security.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On War & Peace:
United States should not be the policeman for the world
It's time for our allies abroad to take more responsibility for their own security. He disagrees with our current Senator, Lindsey Graham, who believes the
United States should be the policeman for the world. Instead Brad realizes that we should do more to improve our own infrastructure and create jobs here.
Brad would make improving education a national priority so our country doesn't slip further behind the rest of the world. He thinks South Carolinians deserve a US Senator who cares about their concerns and about where they live.
Brad understands what it's like to live, work and raise a family right here in South Carolina.
Source: 2014 S.C. Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 25, 2014
On Foreign Policy:
We should not act as the world's policeman
Hutto took the fight to incumbent Lindsey Graham: "Rather than appearing on the Sunday talk shows and manufacturing stunts to make the national news, I believe the people back home should be the highest priority for a Senator," Hutto said. "I'll stand up
to the party bosses and special interest groups that control Washington politicians like Lindsey Graham. I'll be an independent fighter for South Carolina."Hutto said that Graham spends too much time in the Washington D.C. bubble and not enough time
working for his home state. "He cares more about foreign affairs than about South Carolina. We all see him on talk shows every Sunday pretending to be the junior Secretary of State. He's always talking about anything but us."
Hutto said that Graham's
firm belief that the US should act as the world's policeman is wrong. "It's time for our allies abroad to take more responsibility for their own security," he said. Instead, Hutto said he would focus on job creation, public education, and infrastructure.
Source: 2014 South Carolina Senate campaign website, BradHutto.com
Jun 10, 2014
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