Doug Robinson in 2018 CO Governor's race
On Corporations:
To help the economy, government has to get out of the way
In 2015 Colorado had the 7th highest GDP growth in the US. This is good, but we can do better to provide economic opportunity for our citizens by:-
Promoting our vital industries--oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, technology, telecom, defense, health care, financial services, manufacturing--by performing a thorough regulatory review to reduce burdensome and outdated regulations.
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Making ourselves a leader in emerging technologies. We have the ability to bring thousands of good jobs to Colorado through active leadership by engaging our universities,
businesses and entrepreneurs to build our software, internet of things, cybersecurity and bio-science industries.
Source: 2018 Colorado governor campaign website DougForColorado.com
Aug 1, 2017
On Drugs:
Do better by preventing addiction & promoting natural high
Our current leaders seem to focus on whether or not drug usage is increasing. The fact is that the level of youth use is unacceptably high. We can do better for our young people and all Coloradans by:-
Implementing effective treatment strategies to reduce opioid addiction.
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Putting in place a cohesive regulatory structure for our medical and recreational marijuana industries, which will drive tax compliance and take untested, potentially dangerous high-potency products off the market.
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Promoting natural high alternatives to our youth through the expansion of in- and after-school programs.
Source: 2018 Colorado governor campaign website DougForColorado.com
Aug 1, 2017
On Drugs:
Children need to be protected from the dangers of pot
With the passage of Amendment 64 in 2012, Diane and other "moms" asked the question--who is looking out for our kids as marijuana is commercialized in our state? The answer was no one. To solve this problem, Smart Colorado was created.
The group, which now has thousands of members, is dedicated to protecting kids as today's high potency marijuana is commercialized. We have played an active role in educating the public, lobbying for protections and engaging on a very difficult issue.
Source: 2018 Colorado governor campaign website DougForColorado.com
Aug 1, 2017
On Technology:
Infrastructure via government efficiency & private solutions
Our roads are aging and must be improved and expanded. The same is true of our water system and housing. We can address these issues without raising taxes by:- Prioritizing and improving government efficiency in order to free the money needed
for infrastructure investment.
- Expanding public/private transportation solutions.
- Implementing a reasonable construction defect law, one that will incentivize builders to build while protecting against severe abuses.
Source: 2018 Colorado governor campaign website DougForColorado.com
Aug 1, 2017
On Budget & Economy:
Problems should be fixed by spending less, not raising taxes
When it comes to major state issues, Robinson said the state's roads need a major fix--but he opposes a statewide sales tax hike put forward by his own party's legislative leaders. Instead, he believes the state can find money in the existing budget--
a move Democratic lawmakers suggest would lead to significant cuts in education, public safety and health care. "Our budget is a mess," he said. "I fundamentally think we don't have a revenue problem--we have a spending problem."
Source: Denver Post on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Budget & Economy:
Use our budget more effectively, instead of raising taxes
Q: What do you want to do about Colorado's budget?A: Many people say we need to raise taxes, we need to have more resources. And as I've studied this, Colorado spends more per capita than almost all of our surrounding states.
Wyoming is an exception, because of their small population and their industries and so forth. But to me, it's not that our state budget isn't big enough. It's looking at how we're spending it.
Source: Westword.com on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Drugs:
Opposes recreational marijuana
What sets him apart, Robinson said, is his newcomer status, even though he helped run Romney's unsuccessful 2012 presidential campaign in
Colorado and served as a leader in an anti-recreational marijuana organization that lobbied lawmakers.
Source: Denver Post on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Drugs:
Opposed Amendment 64: youth usage of drugs is too high
Q: Did you oppose amendment 64?A: I did. I actually played quite a role in the campaign [opposing legalization of recreational marijuana]. And we lost. At the time, I didn't think it was the right thing for Colorado and for our kids. But 55% of the
voters said that it was; now it's in the state Constitution. That's the law. A lot of the conversation among the politicians has been, has youth usage gone up or down since it passed? But to me, I think that's really irrelevant. Youth usage is too high.
Source: Westword.com on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Education:
In education, more choice makes more competition
Q: What is your opinion on education?A: Specifically, I think there are some innovative models in other places around the country. At the heart of education is our teachers, and we need to make sure we're hiring, recruiting,
mentoring and paying our best teachers what they deserve to be paid. I believe charter schools and choice and other innovative models improve the public schools in terms of creating more competition.
Source: Westword.com on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Health Care:
Wants congress and Trump to repeal ObamaCare
Robinson said he voted for Donald Trump and applauded his cabinet appointments, even as he said he thinks the president "can do a better job."
He expressed disappointment that the Republican-led Congress failed to pass a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Source: Denver Post on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On War & Peace:
Trump is right with strong response on Syria
Q: What do you think of Trump's policies?A: I've been happy with some of the things he's done, and concerned about others. I'm especially happy about Neil Gorsuch. I think it's a real coup for Colorado to have a Supreme Court justice.
It's been quite a number of years since Byron White. I don't know Neil personally, but I have friends who know him well and who went to school with him, and I think he's a terrific choice.
That's the best thing he's done. I also think he's been strong internationally in terms of the response to Syria, and
I'm hopeful we're going to have a health care bill that is going to put a better plan forward for working Americans and for other folks.
Source: Westword.com on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 25, 2017
On Budget & Economy:
State budget is a mess; improve it by cutting spending
Robinson is yet another candidate with business experience who touts his status as an outsider in Colorado politics. A recently-retired investment banker, Robinson played a key role in running the anti-recreational marijuana lobbying group
Smart Colorado. When it comes to the issues facing Colorado, Robinson told the Denver Post he'd focus on the state budget, which he called "a mess" and wants to improve by cutting spending.
Source: Colorado Times-Recorder on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 17, 2017
On Drugs:
Ran anti-recreational marijuana group, Smart Colorado
Robinson is yet another candidate with business experience who touts his status as an outsider in Colorado politics. A recently-retired investment banker, Robinson played a key role in running the anti-recreational marijuana lobbying group
Smart Colorado. When it comes to the issues facing Colorado, Robinson told the Denver Post he'd focus on the state budget, which he called "a mess" and wants to improve by cutting spending.
Source: Colorado Times-Recorder on 2018 Colorado gubernatorial race
Apr 17, 2017
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