Kelda Helen Roys in 2018 WI Governor's race
On Abortion:
AdWatch: 1849 anti-abortion law is still on the books
With the first television ad in her campaign for governor, released July 19, 2018, Democrat Kelda Roys contends that "abortion is still a crime in Wisconsin."Since the Supreme Court in Roe vs. Wade recognized a woman's constitutional right to an
abortion in 1973, abortion has been legal. That includes Wisconsin. So, it's highly misleading to call abortion a crime in Wisconsin. And yet, Roys has a point.
In the ad, Roys says: "In Wisconsin, abortion is still a crime. And I can't believe that
I'm having to fight the same fights that my grandmother fought."
Roys cited a Wisconsin law from 1849 which is still on the books. If Roe were overturned, regulating abortion would revert to the states, and the Wisconsin statute would again be in
effect--although there are questions about whether it would be used immediately.
In sum, Roys' claim contains an element of truth, but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression. That's our definition of Mostly False
Source: PolitiFact.com AdWatch on 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial race
Jul 25, 2018
On Abortion:
Strongly support abortion as an unrestricted right
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right"?
A: Strongly Support--Every woman has the right to safe and legal abortion services, family planning services, and reproductive health care.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Budget & Economy:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Stimulus better than market-led recovery"?
A: Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Civil Rights:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Comfortable with same-sex marriage"?
A: Strongly Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Crime:
Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Stricter punishment reduces crime"?
A: Strongly Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Drugs:
Marijuana isn't a gateway drug
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Marijuana is a gateway drug"?
A: Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Education:
Oppose vouchers for school choice
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Vouchers for school choice"?
A: Strongly Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Energy & Oil:
Support prioritizing green energy
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Prioritize green energy"?
A: Strongly Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Environment:
Support EPA regulatory work
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Fight EPA regulatory over-reach"?
A: Strongly Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Foreign Policy:
Oppose American Exceptionalism
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support American Exceptionalism"?
A: Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Free Trade:
Pursue expanded fair trade
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support & expand free trade"?A: Neither support or oppose--while free trade is important for American businesses and consumers, as well as international diplomacy, many trade agreements have caused a "race
to the bottom" that harms American workers and destroys our environment. We need to pursue expanded fair trade that supports American values--strong support for workers, protecting clean air and water, and fair business and trade practices.ÿ
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Government Reform:
Make voter registration easier
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Make voter registration easier"?
A: Strongly Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Gun Control:
Support heritage of responsible gun ownership
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?
A: Strongly Oppose--I support the 2nd Amendment. With the freedom to own a firearm comes responsibility--including the responsibility to make sure we have responsible gun laws to keep our kids and communities safe.
States that have closed loopholes and strengthened gun laws have reduced gun violence by 40%. Wisconsin has a rich tradition of hunting and sportsmanship, which I strongly support,
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Health Care:
Strongly support ObamaCare
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand ObamaCare"?
A: Strongly Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Homeland Security:
Don't expand the military
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Expand the military"?
A: Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Immigration:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens"?
A: Strongly Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Jobs:
Support affirmative action in hiring
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Legally require hiring more women/minorities"?
A: Support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Principles & Values:
Oppose government attempts to interfere with religion
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Keep God in the public sphere"?
A: Oppose--I strongly support freedom of religion and oppose government attempts to interfere with religious practice or impose/establish religion in government.ÿ
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Social Security:
Oppose privatizing Social Security
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Privatize Social Security"?
A: Strongly Oppose
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On Tax Reform:
Support a progressive tax structure
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Higher taxes on the wealthy"?
A: Strongly Support a progressive tax structure
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
On War & Peace:
Avoid foreign entanglements
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Avoid foreign entanglements"?
A: Support, depending on the situation
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Wisconsin Governor candidate
May 5, 2018
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