Michael Bennet in Axios.com political coverage


On Crime: Sponsor of bipartisan First Step reform bill

Bennet was a sponsor for the justice reform First Step Act bill in 2016, which limited juvenile solitary confinement and reduced minimum sentences for some repeat non-violent drug crimes.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Drugs: Sponsored bill to end Federal ban on marijuana

Bennet sponsored a bill in February to "End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana."
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Energy & Oil: Climate change is major issue; but not Green New Deal

Bennet has been consistent on the issue of climate change, working toward a comprehensive approach to combat climate change. He was not a co-sponsor of the Green New Deal, but he recommends investing in renewable energy.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Free Trade: Trump's tariffs have harmed farmers

Bennet has been vocal in his criticism of Trump's tariffs on trade and agriculture. He said Trump's trade war is harming more farmers than it helps. Bennet was also a key advocate of the 2018 farm bill.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Health Care: Public option rather than Medicare-for-All

As part of a group of Democrats proposing "more incremental steps to broaden health care coverage," rather than "Medicare for All," Bennet and Sen. Tim Kaine proposed "Medicare X," which would develop a public option modeled after Medicare alongside private options on the Affordable Care Act exchanges.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Immigration: Path to citizenship for DREAMers; oppose family separation

Bennet co-signed a letter spearheaded by Sen. Kamala Harris to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, demanding that the Trump administration take immediate action to reunite 539 migrant children with their families. He has advocated for providing a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

On Principles & Values: Family includes Mayflower descendants & Holocaust survivors

One fun thing about Michael Bennet: Bennet is the son of Mayflower descendants on his father's side and Holocaust survivors on his mother's.
Source: Axios.com on 2020 Democratic primary Apr 22, 2019

On Tax Reform: Tax cuts for families; sponsored American Family Act

Bennet is a primary sponsor of the American Family Act, which would provide tax cuts for middle class families to help offset the cost of raising children in America.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 2, 2019

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