2020 KY Senatorial race: on Education


C. Wesley Morgan: Government should get out of the student loan business

Q: Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?

A: I think the U.S student has been sold a bill of goods with an inadequate education. The government should do a one time payoff off all student loans. After that, the government should get out of the student loan business. Our college and university system should be overhauled to provide an education that teaches students an appropriate course study that guarantees a student can find a job at graduation.

Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 Kentucky Senate race Nov 3, 2020

Amy McGrath: We need a well-funded public education system

To mend the education-to-workforce pipeline, we need high-quality early education programs and a well-funded public education system. We need to coordinate education and training with organizations and individuals on the ground in our communities who know what works. We should explore subsidizing employers to provide internships for young adults from underserved communities for real, hands-on experience, to help ensure that students are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
Source: 2020 Kentucky Senate campaign website AmyMcGrath.com Jun 30, 2020

Amy McGrath: National service program practical solution for college debt

Higher education costs have increased eight times faster than wages, making it impossible for many Americans to get the education they need to succeed without taking on massive high-interest loans. A national service program is a practical solution for college debt that allows young people to give back to their communities in exchange for a debt-free higher education. A national service program is an investment in our youth, our economy and our country as a whole.
Source: 2020 Kentucky Senate campaign website AmyMcGrath.com Jun 30, 2020

Amy McGrath: Perform national service to get college aid

McGrath is against "Medicare for All" and free college tuition in a new TV pitch. "We need a senator who fights for things like affordable health care, college and technical school, not tax cuts for wealthy donors," McGrath says. "That doesn't mean free college or Medicare for All, I'm against that." Instead improve the Affordable Care Act without getting rid of private health insurance. McGrath also calls for students to perform unspecified "national service" to pay for higher education.
Source: Courier Journal AdWatch on 2020 Kentucky Senate race Feb 11, 2020

C. Wesley Morgan: Reform education towards career prep

I want education in Kentucky to undergo serious reforms. Reforms that would not only make the quality of education better; but would also more efficiently prepare students for their career."
Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 Kentucky Senate race Sep 9, 2019

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Candidates and political leaders on Education:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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