Bob Kelleher in Past and present Governor candidates from Montana
On Abortion:
Abortions should always be illegal, including funding
Kelleher supports the following principles regarding abortion. - Abortions should always be illegal.
- Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Crime:
Alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders
Kelleher supports the following principles regarding crime: - Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
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Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
- Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
- Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Education:
Supports voluntary prayer in public schools
Kelleher supports the following principles regarding education: - Endorse voluntary prayer in public schools.
- Support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and
HIV/STD prevention methods.
- Support abstinence-only sexual education programs.
- Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Education:
State-funded vouchers for private or religious school
Kelleher supports the following principles regarding education: - Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any private or religious school.
- Increase state funds for school capital improvements
(e.g. buildings and infrastructure).
- Support teacher testing and reward with merit pay.
- Require public schools to administer high school exit exams.
- Provide state funding to increase teacher salaries.
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Energy & Oil:
Use coal, oil & gas in an environmental manner
Kelleher supports the following principles regarding the environment and energy. - Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
- Support funding for open space preservation.
- Enact environmental regulations even if they are
stricter than federal law.
- Kelleher adds, “If my Con Con Proposal No. 104 passes we can use coal, oil & gas in an environmental manner while encouraging wind & solar power development.”
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Government Reform:
Limit all types of political contributions, and spending
Q: Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to candidates: Individual? A: Yes.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: Yes.
Q: Political Parties?
A: Yes.
Q:
Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information??
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
A: Yes.
Q:
Source: Montana 2004 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
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