Rocky De La Fuente in 2016 FL Senate race

On Education: Keep college graduates in Florida after graduation

Florida is blessed with a wonderful system of universities and colleges, but we have an intellectual trade imbalance. What I mean by that is we are a net exporter of talent. Our college graduates often move out-of-state in search of better and higher-paying jobs. We need to fix that by leveraging our state's natural advantages (i.e., its magnificent climate, breathtaking beaches, and obvious tax advantages) to attract business that will bring opportunities and higher-paying jobs to Florida. Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race Dec 31, 2019

On Environment: We bear responsibility as stewards of our planet

We are stewards of our planet, and we bear the responsibility to preserve the environment to the degree that we reasonably can. We cannot ignore science, but we must recognize that it is a two-edged sword. While we cannot deny mankind's contribution to climate change, we also have to acknowledge that our attempts to mitigate the damage we do is driven by technological realities that we cannot legislate away. Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race Dec 31, 2019

On Homeland Security: Address broken VA hospital system

The Department of Veterans Affairs is broken. Some of our veterans are dying as they wait for care; others receive inferior treatment when they receive it. Yet, VA officials think it is appropriate to compare the "inconvenience" to "waiting in line at Di Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race Dec 31, 2019

On Immigration: We have a rich history of embracing immigrants

Florida has a rich history of embracing immigrants. Our state's demographics reflect a strong Latino influence that has grown over the years. I myself am a proud first generation American who loves this country for the opportunities it has provided for me. Immigration is the issue that drew me into the presidential race, and it remains a major interest of mine as it relates to Florida. Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race Dec 31, 2019

On Jobs: Create more jobs, and create higher paying jobs

According the United States Census Bureau, Florida's poverty rate is 16.5% as compared to the national average of 14.8%. The average annual income per capita here is $26,499 as compared to $28,555 nationally and our $47,212 median income trails the national average of $53,482. We not only need to create more jobs, we need to create higher paying jobs as well. Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race Dec 31, 2019

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