Evan Bayh in 2016 IN Senate race


On Abortion: Supports public funding for Planned Parenthood

Q: On Healthcare: Should Planned Parenthood be eligible to receive public funds for non-abortion health services?

Bayh: Yes

Young: No

Q: On Abortion: Should abortion be highly restricted?

Bayh: No

Young: Yes

Q: On Contraception: Should employers be able to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if they disagree with it morally?

Bayh: Unknown

Young: Yes

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Indiana Senate race Oct 9, 2016

On Energy & Oil: Climate science is unequivocal, but don't hurt business

Q: On Climate Change: Believe that human activity is the major factor driving climate change?

Bayh: Yes. Believe the science is unequivocal.

Young: No. Believes there is no scientific consensus.

Q: On Climate Change: Should government limit the levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere?

Bayh: Yes, although has opposed some regulations that he said would hurt Indiana businesses.

Young: No. Has opposed all regulation attempts.

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Indiana Senate race Oct 9, 2016

On Social Security: Raise Social Security age

Q: On Social Security: Support full or partial Social Security privatization?

Bayh: No, although earlier supported raising Social Security age.

Young: Yes. Strong support for privatization.

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Indiana Senate race Oct 9, 2016

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