2018 FL Governor's race: on Homeland Security


Philip Levine: Military veterans should receive the benefits they deserve

Philip Levine appreciates the incredible contribution and sacrifice that our men and women in uniform and their families give to our country. Our men and women in uniform risk their lives for our country, and they deserve the best healthcare, quality of life, and career opportunities back home. Philip will work to make sure our 1.5 million veterans are cared for, and to provide affordable housing and support for our state's many homeless veterans.
Source: 2018 Florida Governor campaign website PhilipLevine2018.com Oct 9, 2018

Andrew Gillum: Opposes expanding the military

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand the military"?

A: Oppose

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Florida Governor candidate Jun 15, 2018

Adam Putnam: Use conservation money to protect military bases

Putnam said the state needs to increase spending for land preservation to help protect military bases from closure. Putnam said he views the use of conservation dollars as a means to protect land around military bases--an allowed use of the money. That c
Source: Palm Beach Post on 2018 Florida gubernatorial race Aug 8, 2017

Adam Putnam: Make Florida the most military friendly & vet friendly state

Adam knows that no one understands our constitutional freedoms better than our veterans. He is committed to honoring the sacrifices made by our country's military and families. Adam launched "Operation Outdoor Freedom," which offers wounded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces hunting and fishing opportunities, at no cost to them. He is committed to making Florida the most military- and veteran-friendly state in the nation.
Source: 2018 Florida Gubernatorial campaign website AdamPutnam.com Jul 12, 2017

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Candidates and political leaders on Homeland Security:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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