2024 NC Governor's race: on Crime

Dale Folwell: Causing death or harm to fetus should be a criminal offense

Several North Carolina lawmakers are promoting legislation that would create criminal offenses for acts that cause the death or injury of a fetus "at any stage of development."

"This bill speaks for itself, and it speaks to how North Carolina is going to treat murderers and thugs of pregnant women in this state," Folwell said. If it becomes law, House Bill 215 would make someone who commits murder, manslaughter or assault against a pregnant woman guilty of the same crimes against the fetus.

Source: WRAL on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Mar 3, 2011

Mark Robinson: Back up police officers, don't throw them under the bus

One thing this nation has been pleased with is a vast amount of decent hardworking honest young men and women who are willing to be police officers and the vast majority of them do a fantastic job. If we don't change the trend that we currently see in politics, where elected officials are not backing up police officers, and in fact are throwing them under the bus of the we will miss the days of the good old friendly cop on the beat and we are just going to fall into chaos. Source: FOX News on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Jun 14, 2021

Mark Walker: Voted against spending bills with funding for public safety

Republican former Rep. Mark Walker is seeking his party's nomination for North Carolina governor in 2024 on a platform that includes more funding for public safety. During his three terms in Congress, however, Walker repeatedly voted against legislation that contained money for state and local law enforcement. Walker voted against several bipartisan spending agreements that included federal funding for public safety. Source: American Independent on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Jun 1, 2023

Andy Wells: Support the police; arrest criminals; send them to jail

Every day you read stories about murders, robberies, drug crimes. Our first line of defense to stop crime is police officers. We have to support the police, arrest criminals, and after a quick, fair trial send threatening criminals to jail. Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com Nov 3, 2023

Michael Morgan: Consider criminal record expungement for some offenses

The state needs to look at criminal record expungement for some offenses, Morgan said, and reentry opportunities and job training for people coming out of jail. "We need to change the paradigm and look at the dynamics, and not continue to punish people based upon what they did wrong after they've paid their debt to society and they want to move forward and make things better for themselves and their families," he said. Source: Raleigh News-Observer on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Sep 12, 2023

Andy Wells: Support police as first line of defense

Question: What about crime?

Answer: "Every day you read stories about murders, robberies, drug crimes. Our first line of defense to stop crime is police officers. We have to support the police, arrest criminals, and after a quick, fair trial send threatening criminals to jail."

Question: Where do you stand on gun control?

Answer: "I support the right to keep and bear arms. I've owned guns for years."

Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.org Dec 23, 2023

Josh Stein: Make justice system fair, no matter the person's race

Criminal Justice

Mark Robinson (R): Would support "our law enforcement officers" and "have their back." "Elected officials are not backing up police officers." Is "committed to ensuring they are trained, equipped, and held to the highest professional standard."
Josh Stein (D): Will "build genuine trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Will "recruit and retain more public-spirited officers." System should treat every North Carolinian "fairly, no matter their race or economic status."

Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Aug 8, 2024

Mark Robinson: Ensure police are trained, equipped, and highest standards

Criminal Justice

Mark Robinson (R): Would support "our law enforcement officers" and "have their back." "Elected officials are not backing up police officers." Is "committed to ensuring they are trained, equipped, and held to the highest professional standard."
Josh Stein (D): Will "build genuine trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Will "recruit and retain more public-spirited officers." System should treat every North Carolinian "fairly, no matter their race or economic status."

Source: Guides.vote survey on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Aug 8, 2024

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*Candidates and political leaders on Crime:*
*Candidates for President & Vice-President:* V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA) Chase Oliver(L-GA) Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA) Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL) Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH) Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN) Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)	*2024 presidential primary contenders:* Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE) N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R) N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R) Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R) S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R) Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R) Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN) Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH) S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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