Mark Gordon in 2018 WY Governor's race
On Abortion:
Pro-life except for incest, rape, or maternal life
The forum consisted of a series of questions asked of all the candidates. All said they were pro-life and believe life begins at conception. Only two said they would make an exception to those beliefs:
Gordon in cases of protecting the life of the mother, incest or rape, and Foster Friess for the life of the mother.Four are Wyoming natives, including Gordon, who was raised on a ranch west of Kaycee. Gordon is the state treasurer.
Source: Gillette News Record on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Aug 14, 2018
On Gun Control:
Pro-family, pro-guns and conservatives
The forum consisted of a series of questions asked of all the candidates, a rapid-fire round that began after they were all asked a question about gun-free zones in Wyoming schools, and another regular round of
questioning in the event that continued for nearly two hours.All said they were pro-family, pro-guns and conservatives. All six said they don't feel the University of Wyoming has the right to ban guns on its campus.
Source: Gillette News Record on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Aug 14, 2018
On Abortion:
Anti-abortion, with exceptions like rape cases
There was also general agreement on most of the night's topics. All of the candidates said they were anti-abortion, though Gordon said he believed in exceptions in the case of rape, incest or if the mother's life were at risk.
That drew some grumbles from the packed crowd.
Source: Wyoming Tribune-Eagle on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial debate
Aug 3, 2018
On Education:
Focus on efficiency studies; ensure teachers are well paid
Touching on education, Gordon said the state needs to focus more on efficiency studies. "We want to make sure we have well paid teachers - that is one of the big draws for Wyoming and one of the big enhancements of why it is such a great place
to raise your family here," he said. "But when we get the block grants to the district, the district's job is to do their best to make sure they negotiate the salaries with their teachers."
Source: Rawlins Times on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Jun 9, 2018
On Tax Reform:
Reorganize government instead of raising taxes
[Asked about revenue], "I'm absolutely about economic diversification," Gordon said, but "I don't think we need to raise taxes. There are other ways. We can reorganize government." Gordon has not signed a no-tax pledge.He acknowledged the question
will arise if Wyoming chooses to grow beyond the minerals industry. "If we are committed to diversifying into other sectors that will not augment our mineral industry," he said, "then we're going to have to talk about what that tax structure means."
Source: Casper Star-Tribune on 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial race
Jun 9, 2018
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