Glenn: I am ardently pro-life and believe that life begins at conception. I recognize that the current state of our law has created exceptions for rape, incest, and in cases where the life of the mother is at risk.
Glenn: James Madison described the need for a separation of powers in Federalist Paper No. 51 when he stated, "men are not angels" and explained that the separation of powers was required to prevent an accumulation and consolidation of power by any one man or department. The endless attempts of the current administration to overreach and exert power beyond what is constitutionally proscribed has demonstrated just how right Madison was.
Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Glenn: I am a Christ follower and God is the highest authority in my life.
Q: Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which political philosophy best describes you?
Glenn: Very Conservative
Bennet: No
Glenn: Yes. Has pledged to ban abortions, with no exceptions. Recently has been more ambiguous. Has pledged to fight for personhood Constitutional amendment, which would effectively overturn Roe v. Wade, prohibit common forms of birth control, and ban abortions nationwide. More recently has hedged on some of these stands.
Q: On Contraception: Should employers be able to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if they disagree with it morally?
Bennet: No. Classify contraception as preventive care so it is covered by all insurance plans.
Glenn: Unclear. Supports fetal personhood amendment, which might ban birth control pills & IUDs.
Q: On Healthcare: Should Planned Parenthood be eligible to receive public funds for non-abortion health services?
Bennet: Yes
Glenn: No
Bennet: Yes
Glenn: No. Ardent climate change denier. "I do not believe that man is contributing."[2]
Q: On Climate Change: Should government limit the levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?
Bennet: Yes
Glenn: No. Also advocates for defunding EPA and Department of Energy.
Bennet: Yes
Glenn: No visible stand.
Q: On Campaign Finance: Support Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, which allows unlimited independent political expenditures by corporations and unions?
Bennet: No. Wants to overturn.
Glenn: No visible stand, but likely yes. Supports unlimited contributions by individuals.
Q: On Voting Rights: Support stricter voting rules such as voter ID requirements or reduced registration times, even if they prevent some people from voting?
Bennet: No. Co-sponsored Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal oversight of voting laws. Co-sponsored Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal courts' ability to review voting changes made at the state and local level and monitor for discriminatory practices.
Glenn: Unknown
Bennet: Yes
Glenn: No. Would prefer to repeal it, but will settle for not raising it.
Q: On Economy: Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Bennet: Supported 2010 stimulus but remains concerned about adverse effects of too much spending.
Glenn: No
Darryl Glenn: Increased political participation is an important objective for a well-functioning democracy and donating to a political campaign is a tangible way for citizens to show support. Transparency is key to ensure accountability and I support legislation that requires disclosure of donors over a certain dollar threshold. This method of accountability enables donors to continue exercising their 1st Amendment right to free speech while allowing the public to see whose support each candidate is receiving
Darryl Glenn: ObamaCare is the latest example of a government entitlement program that neither the federal government nor individual citizens can afford and Colorado has been particularly hard hit. Premiums have skyrocketed, and the state-run co-op, Colorado HealthOP, has shut down due to insolvency. This is unsustainable and unaffordable. The solution is clear: we must repeal and replace ObamaCare in favor of a more affordable and practical approach for families. My plan would be to free people of the unconstitutional burden of being mandated to purchase increasingly costly insurance or face a financial punishment from the government. ObamaCare must be replaced with a more commonsense approach to healthcare that includes tort reform, permitting insurance to be purchased across state lines, and improving public health to decrease the demand for medical care.
Darryl Glenn: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) represent the greatest threat for a mass casualty event in the US--especially in the hands of a terrorist group or a lone wolf. The best safeguards against such an attack are robust, well trained, and properly equipped military, police, and intelligence groups. We must also work diligently to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of hostile nations, rogue actors, and terrorist groups. This means that nations like Iran and North Korea cannot be permitted to attain nuclear capabilities and I would support legislation that tightens restrictions on those nations, including the reimposition of sanctions on Iran and the freezing of their assets. We must also ensure that CBRNE weapons do not make their way into the hands of nonstate actors including terrorist groups like ISIS.
A: Any conversation about immigration reform must start with securing the border. The first duty of government is national security, and that doesn't exist until we know who is coming into and out of the country. We must secure the border and enforce existing laws that govern our immigration policy. I fully support a policy of legal immigration that brings to our nation those that will enrich the fabric of our country while respecting the rule of law.
Darryl Glenn: While radical Islamic terrorism poses a grave danger to our nation and the international community, a nuclear armed Iran poses a greater threat to the U.S. than any other security challenge. Iran is unquestionably pursuing nuclear weapons and has stated unequivocally that it wishes to use them against the U.S. and our close ally Israel.
The loss of life we have seen in recent days as a result of an act of violence is a horrific, tragic event. But the real solution is not to take away guns from law abiding citizens--so that criminals are the only ones left with guns.
I will continue to defend the right of all Coloradans to own, purchase, and enjoy firearms without the intrusion or monitoring of the government.
Once in the Senate, I will support withdrawal from the treaty, reimposition of tough sanctions, and a tightening of restrictions on senior Iranian leadership.
Glenn is committed to legislation that will protect unborn babies. Glenn will block federal funding to the nation's largest abortion provider, and he will vote to prevent taxpayer funding of abortions.
National Right to Life has one affiliate in each state; the president of the Colorado affiliate, Colorado Citizens for Life, stated, "Colorado needs a pro-life senator who will protect unborn children from a cruel death by abortion. Darryl Glenn has pledged to do just that."
A: Not at this time. Marijuana is still an illegal drug under federal law. The Department of Justice still maintains the ability to arbitrarily challenge Colorado's legalization of marijuana if it determines that Colorado's regulatory system is inadequate. Further, banks are subject to federal law, so the overall legalization of marijuana needs to be addressed before granting access to banks.
A: Congress does not have a direct role under the Constitution in addressing the crisis of opioid addiction and overdose. Congress should direct its focus on policies that provides States with the flexibility to empower local communities and families on identifying solutions to this growing problem.
A: ObamaCare has made health insurance much more expensive for Coloradans across the state. And in many cases, people who now have insurance either can't afford their doctor visit, or can't find a doctor willing to accept their government-mandated insurance. In fact, Senator Bennet wanted to go even further than ObamaCare and institute a public option. But now that it's an election year, he comes back to Colorado and says he opposes Colorado's single payer healthcare initiative. Senator Bennet recently admitted that ObamaCare has been devastating for Coloradans--some of whom will see their premiums go up by almost 30% in the coming year alone.
Q: How would you approach reforming the Affordable Care Act?
A: We need to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with innovative, free-market solutions that focus on healthcare outcomes and the doctor-patient relationship.
A: Social Security reform must be addressed first, because the program payouts exceed its revenue stream. I would strongly consider supporting a proposal to raise the retirement age to receive Social Security for individuals at least 10 years away from retirement age.
First, we must Repeal the Affordable Care Act! We have to restore our individual freedoms because they are the bedrock of our nation. We cannot allow the government to mandate health care coverage on its free people. That is against our founding principles. This law has weighed down many and helped very few. Our citizens deserve the right and freedom to make their own choices about their health care from the type of policy to the level of care. These should be their choices, not the government's mandate.
My vision for this great nation is to restore our freedom and allow individuals the opportunity to determine their own future.
There is clearly a dire need to address the growing impact of illegal immigration. Congress and the President must first secure our borders and ports. Border and port security should be treated as a national security issue free from partisan grandstanding. Next, Congress and the President must demonstrate a willingness to enforce all of the laws currently enacted to govern our immigration policy. This also includes implementing changes that create efficiencies and greater fiscal accountability. Finally, if additional changes are necessary, Congress and the President must enact immigration policies that are grounded in the rule of law, maintain the safety and security of our citizen and that benefit our economy.
Unfortunately, our current tax system is overly complex, filled with policies that pick winners over losers and creates a disincentive for personal savings and investments. Our tax system must be transformed around two basic elements: simplicity and neutrality. We need to focus on adopting a fair or flat tax policy that positively impacts job creation and promotes innovation without penalizing personal savings and investments. Consideration must also be given to eliminating the double taxation around dividends and capital gains.
The county's 26-year-old easement for the popular would have expired later this year, and the easement renewal means that the county and academy can develop a plan that will get the trail reopened. Glenn made his comments at a community meeting about the trail attended by more than 80 people that included trail users and trail advocates.
He bills himself as a "Christian constitutional conservative" and said he will support policy that enables everyone to "pursue their American dream by ensuring economic freedom, restoring the traditional balance of power among federal branches of government, mandating that government live within it's means, strengthening our nation's security and providing for international defense.
Glenn, a Republican since high school, is a member of New Life Church in Colorado Springs. He calls himself a Christian constitutional conservative and will support policy that enables everyone to pursue their American dream by ensuring economic freedom, restoring the traditional balance of power among federal branches of government, mandating that government live within its means, strengthening our nation's security and providing for international defense.
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