Bill Weld in Axios.com political coverage

On Tax Reform: Favors cutting spending, cutting taxes

Despite his more progressive social views, Weld is a traditional conservative when it comes to the economy, prioritizing cutting spending and cutting taxes. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 15, 2019

On Abortion: Long record of support for abortion rights

Weld supports abortion rights and has fought to protect them. As governor in 1991, he introduced a bill aiming to make it easier to get an abortion in Massachusetts. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 15, 2019

On Civil Rights: Supported domestic partners; amicus for same sex marriage

While governor, Weld recognized domestic partnership rights for same-sex couples and signed legislation protecting gay and lesbian students. He also signed a 2013 amicus brief in support of same-sex marriage. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 15, 2019

On Drugs: On board of cannabis company; supported medical marijuana

Weld sits on the board of directors of Acreage Holdings, a cannabis company looking to roll back federal regulations, the Washington Post reports. He has supported legalization of medical marijuana since 1992. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 15, 2019

On Energy & Oil: Would rejoin Paris accords

Weld supports rejoining the Paris climate agreement, according to Boston.com. Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 15, 2019

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