Michelle Benson in 2022 MN Governor's race
On Abortion:
Put an end to the destruction of human life
Michelle is also very active in her community. Her passion for education led her to serve as a board member for the Challenger Learning Center of Minnesota and
The Way of the Shepherd Montessori School. Her belief that all children deserve the right to life led her to volunteer at Birthright, an organization dedicated to giving women support through difficult pregnancies.
Protecting Human Life: We need to foster a culture of life in our state. All Minnesotans from conception to natural death deserve to be treated with dignity.
Let's work together to put an end to the destruction of human life.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Budget & Economy:
Crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse
State government needs to be responsive and responsible to Minnesotans.
We can achieve these goals by paying state employees based on performance, streamlining state agencies, and cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse.
Family Budgets First: Supporting hard-working Minnesota families should always be a top priority. If you can balance your family budget, then the state should balance its budget. Government should focus on its core functions like improving
roads and building critical infrastructure, making it easier to own a home, and creating a business culture that encourages private-sector jobs.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Crime:
Defunding the police would make us less safe
Prioritize Public Safety: Every single Minnesotan deserves to feel safe in their community. Defunding the police would make us less safe.
Properly funded public safety officials, prosecutors holding criminals accountable, and judges who follow sentencing guidelines must work together to protect our families.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Education:
Provide families with more choice and flexibility
Education that Puts Parents in Charge and Meets the Needs of our Children: Funding follows each child providing families with more choice and flexibility.
Minnesota has a nation leading opportunity gap. It is immoral to leave some of our children behind. When we commit to change, Minnesota can be a world leader in educating our children.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Minnesota needs an all-of-the-above energy policy
Keeping Minnesota Moving: Minnesota needs an all-of-the-above energy policy so families and businesses have reliable, resilient, and reasonably-priced energy options
that are respectful of the environment. Common-sense energy policy means no new gas taxes, pipelines to safely and efficiently transport fuel, as well as market-driven renewable energy.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Environment:
Protect environment without over-regulating our economy
10,000 Lakes and More: We are blessed in Minnesota to be home to some of the greatest natural resources in the world. We can protect our environment without destroying our energy
supply and over-regulating our economy. Projects that pass Minnesota's environmental review process should move forward and not get bogged down by politics.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Government Reform:
Outlaw abusive practices like ballot harvesting
Easy to Vote. Hard to Cheat. Ensuring the integrity of our elections through common-sense approaches should not be controversial.
Minnesota needs to outlaw abusive practices like ballot harvesting and catch up to the rest of the country when it comes to voter verification.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Government Reform:
The more we watch the polls, the less they cheat
HUGH HEWITT, DEBATE MODERATOR: In your opinion, did President Biden win the constitutional majority of the electoral college?
DR. SCOTT JENSEN: I can`t know what I don`t know. And I think we have to take that attitude towards 2020.
MAYOR MIKE MURPHY: I do believe there was voter fraud at a massive scale across this country.
STATE SEN. PAUL GAZELKA: I don`t think the election was fair, but I do think we have the results that we have. The electoral college is the way that we determine the election.
STATE SEN. MICHELLE BENSON: The more we watch, the less they cheat.
Source: MSNBC on 2022 Minnesota Gubernatorial debate
Sep 21, 2021
On Gun Control:
Gun control laws punish law-abiding gun owners
2nd Amendment: Every Minnesotan has a fundamental right to protect themselves. We must never waver on defending our Second Amendment rights.
Gun control laws punish law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to keep people safe.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Government Reform:
Make it easy to vote and hard to cheat
All five Republican gubernatorial hopefuls were asked the same first question during the debate: "In your opinion, did President Biden win a constitutional majority in the electoral college?" Not a single candidate expressed confidence in the
long-certified results. Benson initially did not answer Hewitt's question directly, saying only that "our job" is "to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat," later adding: "The more we watch, the less we cheat."
Asked specifically in a follow-up if Biden won, she replied: "He was certified by Congress as having won the electoral college."
Benson also won re-election in 2020 and has not questioned the results. None of the candidates specifically explained which states' results they believe weren't valid.
Source: Bring Me the News blog on 2022 Minnesota Gubernatorial race
Dec 16, 2021
On Health Care:
Opposes government run health care
Patient Centered Healthcare: A truly competitive health care market is beneficial to all Minnesotans. Competition and innovation are key to making health care more accessible and affordable. Government-run one-size-fits-all health care puts bureaucrats,
not patients, at the center of health care. You should be in control of your health care and your children's health care. Any medical procedure requires your voluntary, informed consent.
Your Data. Your Privacy. Your Rights.
Government data should be public and transparent. Your personal data is private and protected. Private medical information and health status are your most private data and must be protected.
Let's stand up together against big government and big tech who both want our private data.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
On Tax Reform:
Get Minnesota out of the top 10 in taxes
It is Your Money. You Should Keep It.Years of state government budget surpluses make it clear that Minnesotans are overtaxed. Your budget should come before state surpluses.
Minnesota is one of the top 5 highest tax states in the U.S. Protecting your family budget and attracting employers means getting Minnesota out of the top 10 in taxes.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website Michelle4MN.com
Dec 23, 2021
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