Michael Cavlan in MN Senate Primary Debate

On Abortion: Supports funding for morning-after pill

I will never ever condemn a woman for making that choice [about an abortion]. I’m for the morning-after pill. including government payment for it. Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Abortion: Supports stem cell research

Q: Are you for stem cell research?

A: Absolutely.

Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Civil Rights: Supports gay marriage

Q: Do you support full gay marriage?

A: Absolutely.

Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Energy & Oil: Need a Manhattan Project for alternative energy

During the 1940s this country was facing a crisis, and the government put all of its energy into the Manhattan Project, which was the creation of nuclear weapons. We need that same sort of commitment to alternative energy sources, including hydro, including wind, and all the other varieties out there. Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Free Trade: NAFTA & GATT are racing to the bottom

Right now there’s a lot of trade policies in place -- NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT, WTO -- which are adding to a climate of racing to the bottom in our society. So I’m opposed to all of those trade policies. Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Social Security: Completely opposed to privatization

I’m completely opposed to privatization of Social Security. Social Security was earned by the people of this country, and the right wing is trying to take it away. Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

On Tax Reform: Make wealthy corporations in pay their fair share

There are some wealthy corporations in this country which are sucking the country dry. It’s time for them to pay their fair share. Source: MN 2006 Senate debates - MPR interview Jun 28, 2005

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