Peter Kinder in 2016 MO Governor's race
On Civil Rights:
No federal say over trans-gendered bathroom laws
Peter Kinder issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against North Carolina over enforcement of the state's so-called "bathroom law":"By inserting itself into North Carolina's lawmaking, the Obama
Justice Department is overstepping its authority in violation of the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. It justifies this overreach by unilaterally redefining federal anti-discrimination law, something only Congress has the authority to do.
The Attorney General and her DOJ cohorts are threatening action against North Carolina for the 'crime' of wanting to designate bathrooms in government buildings for men and women only. If the federal government can force states to bow to its command over
bathroom policies, is there anything beyond its reach? I stand with North Carolina and Gov. Pat McCrory, to stand up to this federal abuse of power. This issue goes way beyond North Carolina. It is an unprecedented assault on our privacy and safety."
Source: 2016 Missouri gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
May 10, 2016
On Principles & Values:
Amend constitution to protect religious liberties
Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder testified in support of SJR 39, a measure that would allow Missouri voters the opportunity to decide whether the state constitution should be amended to protect Missourians' religious freedoms. "SJR 39 boils down to a
simple question, whether Missourians should be given the chance to decide whether the Missouri constitution should be amended to provide vital protections for all Missourians' religious liberties," Kinder said. "This is not about discrimination, as
opponents are trying to spin it. It is purely about letting voters have a voice on reserving a zone of protected activity based on their sincere religious convictions. This zone of religious liberty is a foundational principle of America: a morally,
legally, philosophically, and ideologically neutral principle available to all comers. SJR39 is but another piece of the fabric of religious liberty that everyone in America enjoys, whether Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu or atheist."
Source: Buffalo Reflex: 2016 Missouri governor race: voting records
Apr 14, 2016
On Drugs:
Supports legalizing medical marijuana under a doctor's order
Q: Why is alcohol and packing firearms legal when recreational marijuana is not, given the potential for medical benefits and tax revenues?
A: Kinder supports legalizing medical marijuana when it is under a doctor's order for terminally ill patients. He said he is not for legalization for recreation uses.
Source: KOMU.com on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Mar 18, 2016
On Homeland Security:
Keep Guantanamo open; terrorists are not typical criminals
Peter Kinder today denounced President Barack Obama's proposal to close Guantanamo Detention Center and transfer its detainees to a facility in the United States:"This is a reckless plan that will put Americans in danger. President Obama apparently
is more concerned about America's perception in the world than he is about American security. The Guantanamo detainees are not typical criminals. They are ideologically committed killers--terrorists in the truest sense.
These hardened terrorists now are guarded by the U.S. military, and any domestic prison facility would be far more vulnerable to attack. It is telling that so many nations are happy to complain about human rights and Guantanamo but are unwilling to
offer relocation. U.S. national security concerns must take precedence. I stand against this irresponsible plan. The President's first responsibility is to protect American life and liberty. Closing Guantanamo ensures the opposite effect."
Source: 2016 Missouri gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Feb 23, 2016
On Budget & Economy:
Make Missouri competitive again, by cutting spending
Peter is running for Governor with a common sense agenda to unify our state and grow liberty and opportunity. We must make Missouri competitive again so that people want to move here, stay here, and create jobs. That is what Governor Peter Kinder
intends to do.WHAT PETER WILL DO, IF ELECTED: Enhance Missouri's Economic Standing. Creating a job friendly environment through Right to Work and comprehensive tax reform is the ONLY way for government to grow jobs.
Using the models of Texas, Florida and Wisconsin, Missouri will become a contender.
Clean Up Government. Through comprehensive ethics reform we can create greater transparency and accountability in our state and its government.
Peter has a history of cutting spending and returning unused budgets, this mentality will extend to every facet of government.
Source: 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Dec 10, 2015
On Immigration:
Ask to halt immigration of Syrians to Missouri
Kinder delivered a letter to Governor Jay Nixon urging him to refuse to accept any Syrian refugees in Missouri until the federal government can ensure a proper vetting procedure is in place. In the letter, Kinder said the state must be certain that
terrorists aren't "coming to Missouri masquerading as refugees.""I respectfully ask that you direct all the appropriate state agencies to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Missouri until those assurances are satisfied."
Source: LtGov.mo.gov on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Nov 16, 2015
On Environment:
The EPA should respect the limits set by Congress
"Under Pres. Obama's new rules, regulated waterways would have been significantly expanded to include almost any body of water--such as dry creek beds, ponds, puddles, even drainage ditches--where water flows when it rains," Kinder said. "This poorly
drafted rule would extend EPA authority into new areas not authorized by Congress. I applaud the court for recognizing that such sweeping changes need to be the product or reasoned deliberation between all stakeholders, not fanciful executive fiats.
The proposed Waters of the U.S. rule is a bad idea that will cripple the livelihood of Missouri farmers and ranchers and their ability to produce food. The EPA should respect the limits set by Congress. Protecting Missouri waterways must remain a state
regulatory function, and the Missouri DNR should be prevented from implementing these oppressive regulations imposed on them by Washington." In a 2-1 ruling, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit stopped enforcement of the Waters of the US rule.
Source: LtGov.mo.gov on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Oct 13, 2015
On Crime:
Preserve law & order, even when there are riots & looting
- Maintain Law and Order: The first responsibility of state government is to preserve order. In the last year, there has been a vacuum of leadership created by Jay Nixon and Chris Koster.
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Fought for Missouri: Kinder was the only statewide elected voice for the people and businesses of Ferguson as [opponent] Koster and [incumbent] Nixon stood by and did nothing to prevent the riots and looting.
Source: 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Sep 9, 2015
On Education:
Fight for school choice & charter schools
Grow Educational Freedom: Peter will continue his fight for comprehensive educational reform, including school choice,
the spread of charter schools and opposition to federal overreach including Common Core.
Source: 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Sep 9, 2015
On Gun Control:
Led fight to pass right to carry law
Peter led Missouri Republicans in the fight to pass right to carry,
and he holds the NRA's highest A+ rating.
Source: 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Sep 9, 2015
On Health Care:
Led lawsuit by 21 states against ObamaCare
- Fought to Repeal Obamacare. Standing with 72% of Missouri voters, Kinder led Missouri's only legal challenge to the constitutionality of Obamacare. Ultimately, 21 states joined him to support the lawsuit.
- Increase Access to Healthcare.
Jay Nixon, Chris Koster and plaintiff's attorneys have placed Missouri among the nation's least attractive states for physicians.
With meaningful tort and medical malpractice liability reform, Missouri can attract more physicians, and create more access.
Peter will also continue his effort to make healthcare accessible in Missouri's rural areas and urban cores, supporting Federally Qualified Health Clinics.
Source: 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial campaign website PeterKinder.com
Sep 9, 2015
On Abortion:
Investigate organizations harvesting aborted babies' parts
Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder today called for hearings regarding the `abhorrent revelations` from a video that shows a top Planned Parenthood official casually discussing the shipment of aborted fetus body parts to research labs.`The abhorrent
revelations in this video are sickening and unacceptable,` Kinder said. `Not only is the specter of carefully killing 17- week-old babies so as to harvest specific body parts horrific beyond measure, this activity also is criminal, violating federal and
state laws. We in Missouri have been a pro-life state for many years, and we must hold hearings on this to determine what exactly is going on at Planned Parenthood. We cannot stand idly by in the face of such a callous and ghoulish revelation.
Any organization participating in, profiting from or sponsoring the harvesting of body parts from aborted babies must be held accountable.`
In 1997, as a state senator, Kinder led the effort to ban partial-birth abortion in Missouri.
Source: Missouri Times on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Jul 16, 2015
On Corporations:
Work together to try and make the stimulus work for Missouri
Nixon's embrace of the stimulus is in marked contrast to the Republican reaction. Kinder sharply criticized Democrats for pushing the legislation through so quickly that legislators couldn't study it. But even though Kinder was critical of how the
Source: StLBeacon.org on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Feb 20, 2009
On Energy & Oil:
The world has embraced renewable energy; this is the future
Kinder spoke at the all-day "Energy, Efficiency and the Environment" conference at Crowder College. Kinder kicked off the workshop by praising Crowder for its past work in the renewable energy field. He said that while renewable energy is now familiar
to most Americans, with the development of hybrid cars, bio-fuels, wind power and solar energy panels, there's more to come. "The world has embraced renewable energy and seems to be doing so more each day, so this is the future," he said.
Source: Patriot Ledger on 2016 Missouri gubernatorial race
Nov 27, 2007
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