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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
Fire and Fury,
by Michael Wolff (2018) |
Trump Revealed,
by Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher (2016) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2016) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
The Truths We Hold,
by Kamala Harris (2019) |
Smart on Crime,
by Kamala Harris (2010) |
Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
Conscience of a Conservative,
by Jeff Flake (2017) |
Two Paths,
by Gov. John Kasich (2017) |
Every Other Monday,
by Rep. John Kasich (2010) |
Courage is Contagious,
by John Kasich (1998) |
Shortest Way Home,
by Pete Buttigieg (2019) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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Book Reviews |
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Abortion
Aaron Lieberman: Don't criminalize abortions due to genetic issues.
ACLU: Let doctors tell truth: drug-induced abortion not reversible.
Andy Biggs: Favor requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion.
Andy Biggs: Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Oppose requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion.
Blake Masters: Absolutely no abortions; I think it's demonic.
David Garcia: I'll veto anti-abortion bills.
David Garcia: Public funding for Planned Parenthood.
Deedra Abboud: Keep women's reproductive health services in ObamaCare.
Deedra Abboud: Woman's right to choose including funding.
Deedra Abboud: Keep government out of reproductive decisions.
Deedra Abboud: Unrestricted rights within Roe vs. Wade standards.
Doug Ducey: Staunchly anti-abortion.
Doug Ducey: Employer-denied contraceptives: a win for religious freedom.
Doug Ducey: Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible.
Doug Ducey: Criminalize abortions due to genetic issues.
Doug Marks: Pro-choice but it's a state issue.
Fred DuVal: Criticized anti-abortion legislation.
Gabby Giffords: Abortions should always be legally available.
George W. Bush: No litmus test except interpretation of the Constitution.
Janet Napolitano: Vetoed requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion.
Jim Lamon: Stop taxpayer funding of abortions, local and international.
Jim Pederson: Kyl proposed an abortion amendment with zero exceptions.
Joe Arpaio: Put up new abortion obstacles when courts tear them down.
John Kerry: No undoing Constitutional rights, including right of choice.
John McCain: Defund Planned Parenthood.
Jon Kyl: I have never voted to make abortion illegal.
Justin Olson: 100% Pro-Life voting record, defunded Planned Parenthood.
Justin Olson: Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Keep Arizona one of the strongest pro-Life states in nation.
Katie Hobbs: Will veto any legislation that attacks Roe v. Wade.
Katie Hobbs: Don't misinform on drug-induced abortion reversal.
Kelli Ward: Always been pro-life.
Kelli Ward: Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible.
Kimberly Yee: Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible.
Kyrsten Sinema: Women decide what's best for her health--not politicians.
Kyrsten Sinema: Oppose requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion.
Mark Brnovich: Argued to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Mark Brnovich: As Attorney General, weighed in on a dozen pro-life cases.
Mark Kelly: Supports every woman's right to choose.
Mark Kelly: Supports reproductive rights, health and gender equity.
Mark Kelly: Against making it harder for women to access health care.
Martha McSally: De-fund Planned Parenthood; denying contraception ok.
Mick McGuire: Congress must end funding relating to abortion.
Mitt Romney: Church employee birth control violates religious conscience.
Mitt Romney: MA churches can choose to not provide morning-after pills.
Newt Gingrich: Opposing contraception isn't extreme; legal infanticide is.
Richard Carmona: Championed women's health and pre-natal health services.
Ron Paul: Morning-after pill same as birth control pill; not immoral.
Ruben Gallego: Fierce advocate for choice.
Steve Farley: Don't misinform on drug-induced abortion reversal.
Steve Gaynor: Self-proclaimed pro-life fiscal/social conservative.
Tom O`Halleran: Favor requiring notarized permission for minor's abortion.
Kari Lake: We're not giving women choices, they're given one choice.
Katie Hobbs: Leave politicians entirely out of the decision over abortion.
Mark Kelly: Men shouldn't make decisions about women and abortion.
Katie Hobbs: My administration will always protect reproductive freedom.
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Budget & Economy
Aaron Lieberman: Allow debts to become liens on home's equity.
Andy Biggs: No Budget, No Pay, then a balanced budget.
Blake Masters: Need to invest in infrastructure, but against bloated bill.
Deedra Abboud: Economy should work for everyone.
Deedra Abboud: Stimulus better than market-led recovery.
David Garcia: 15-county strategy to invest in Arizona businesses.
David Ruben: Wealth has become concentrated in the hands of a few.
Doug Ducey: Problem is over-spending; so solution isn't more spending.
Doug Ducey: Allow debts to become liens on home's equity.
Doug Ducey: First time ever we are demolishing unneeded state buildings.
Doug Marks: Get The Fed out of the market.
George W. Bush: Guarantees future surpluses with his tax plan.
George W. Bush: Pay-as-you-go means you pay, he goes and spends.
George W. Bush: The middle class will have to fill the Kerry tax gap.
Jan Brewer: Update antiquated laws and remove publication requirements.
Jan Brewer: $5B budget deficit is wrong; right is doing the hard things.
Jan Brewer: Fixed $3B deficit & replenished Rainy Day Fund.
Janet Napolitano: Provides funding for the priorities without raising taxes.
Janet Napolitano: Balance budget even during recession.
Jeff Flake: Mocking of earmarks helped lead to moratorium.
Jim Lamon: Will never sign up for an increase in the Federal Budget.
John Kerry: Restore pay-as-you-go for fiscal discipline.
John Kerry: Shown exactly how to pay for every plan I've laid out.
John McCain: Obama's new spending is committing generational theft.
Justin Olson: Decrease the size, scope and reach of the federal government.
Mark Brnovich: Wants to use stimulus money for state tax breaks.
Mark Kelly: End tax breaks for super wealthy; invest in infrastructure.
Mark Kelly: COVID: supports federal aid to states and cities.
Martha McSally: Don't hand to the future $17 trillion in debt.
Martha McSally: COVID: opposes federal aid to states and cities.
Richard Carmona: Supply-side economics is valid.
Rick Santorum: I opposed the Wall Street bailouts and the auto bailout.
Steve Forbes: Fed's bizarre theory: prosperity causes inflation.
Katie Hobbs: Inflation in Arizona driven by skyrocketing housing costs.
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Civil Rights
Andy Biggs: Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays.
Blake Masters: Highlights opposition to critical race theory.
David Garcia: No discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Debbie Lesko: Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays.
Deedra Abboud: Equal pay for equal work, and paid sick leave.
Deedra Abboud: Protect LGBTQ community to ensure equality.
Deedra Abboud: All government levels should protect human rights.
Deedra Abboud: Strongly supports same-sex marriage.
Doug Ducey: Solid conservative record on same sex marriage.
Doug Ducey: Outreach to Navajo tribe: it's all about protecting jobs.
Doug Marks: Government shouldn't be in the marriage business.
Fred DuVal: Criticized anti-gay legislation.
Fred DuVal: Strongly supports marriage equality.
Fred DuVal: Equal pay for equal work, not $0.82 for women vs. $1 for men.
Gabby Giffords: Civil unions ok; marriage definition not ok.
George W. Bush: Help minority business by unbundling government contracts.
Jan Brewer: Arnold v. Sarn deal: mentally ill participate in society.
Jan Brewer: Vetoed allowing business to discriminate against gays.
Janet Napolitano: Not gay; just a straight, single workaholic.
Janet Napolitano: Marriage is 1-man-1-woman, but oppose Prop.107 defining it.
Joe Arpaio: Convicted then pardoned for violating Latinos' civil rights.
John Kerry: Help minority business by small business set-aside programs.
Justin Olson: Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays.
Katie Hobbs: Explicitly ban LGBTQ+ discrimination in a variety of areas.
Katie Hobbs: Former senate staffer wins $2.75 million discrimination suit.
Katie Hobbs: Don't let business use religion to discriminate against gays.
Kelli Ward: Rated 0% by Stonewall Democrats for anti-gay policies.
Kelli Ward: Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays.
Kimberly Yee: Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays.
Kyrsten Sinema: Include gender identity in anti-discrimination laws.
Kyrsten Sinema: Apply Affirmative Action to all state decisions.
Kyrsten Sinema: Co-chair Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus.
Mark Brnovich: Refusal to make gender transition cake is protected speech.
Mark Brnovich: Critical race theory is threatening neo-Marxist idea.
Mark Kelly: Demand accountability on deep systemic issues with racism.
Mark Kelly: Human Rights Campaign: endorsed as voice for equality.
Mark Kelly: Wrong that LGBTQ people can be married and get fired for it.
Martha McSally: I know first-hand the discrimination women face.
Martha McSally: Personally opposes gay marriage, but accepts law.
Ruben Gallego: Fight for same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
Ruben Gallego: Equal work for equal pay; be ashamed of the wage gap.
Steve Farley: Take down racist Confederate statues.
Steve Farley: Don't let business use religion to discriminate against gays.
Steve Gaynor: Compassion, not laws, enough to stop LGBTQ discrimination.
Steve Gaynor: Supports "conversion therapy" turning gay people straight.
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Corporations
Blake Masters: Big corporations think they're bigger than America.
David Ruben: Take corporate money out of politics.
Deedra Abboud: Corporations great on taking, not giving back.
Deedra Abboud: Keep banks out of stock market; no more gambling.
Doug Ducey: Former CEO of Cold Stone ice cream franchise.
Fred DuVal: Competitiveness Impact Statement before any new laws.
Jan Brewer: Lower barriers to business growth: keep regulations lean.
Martha McSally: Weaken Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Mitt Romney: We should have forced automakers into managed bankruptcies.
Ron Paul: Auto bailout was bad because all bailouts are bad.
Tom O`Halleran: We should have nailed out the American Family, not the rich.
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Crime
Blake Masters: A society that permits mass lawlessness is doomed.
David Garcia: Prisons are costly substitute for mental health treatment.
Deedra Abboud: Community policing will decrease crime & tensions.
Deedra Abboud: Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime.
Doug Ducey: New legislation should require rape kits to be tested.
Doug Ducey: Move to community based corrections and counselling.
Doug Ducey: Fully fund rape test kits, to finally ensure justice.
Doug Ducey: Decreased recidivism means a state prison can be shut down.
Doug Ducey: Attacks on law enforcement and rising crime rates correlated.
Doug Marks: No victim, no crime.
Frank Riggs: Endorsed as former cop & prosecutor.
Gabby Giffords: Support alternative sentencing; provide inmates job skills.
Jan Brewer: In State Legislature, pushed truth in sentencing.
Jan Brewer: Reduce crime by punishing criminals.
Jane Dee Hull: $1.1M to collect DNA samples from all prisoners.
Jim Lamon: Guarantee law enforcement qualified immunity.
Joe Arpaio: Chain gangs and tents for inmates, and no smoking nor porn.
Joe Arpaio: Convicted for a decade of racial-profiling practices.
Joe Arpaio: Inmates get second chance with GED education in jail.
Justin Olson: Strong supporter of law enforcement professionals.
Karrin Taylor Robson: More funding for police & keep qualified immunity.
Katie Hobbs: Reform Dept. of Corrections, kept inmates past release dates.
Katie Hobbs: Will work to reform Arizona's antiquated sentencing laws.
Mark Kelly: We need to reform policing, not defund police departments.
Mark Kelly: Address racial justice issues threatening Black lives.
Martha McSally: Criminalize harassment in military, keep commander's role.
Martha McSally: Incentivize not to use chokeholds, but against banning them.
Matt Salmon: Supported creating Victims' Bill of Rights.
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Drugs
Ann Kirkpatrick: Protect state marijuana laws from federal interference.
David Garcia: Decriminalize marijuana use & possession.
Debbie Lesko: Legalization of pot will only hurt our children.
Deedra Abboud: Leave legalization to the voter.
Deedra Abboud: Let states make their own cannabis decisions.
Deedra Abboud: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug.
Doug Ducey: Ramp up border patrol to end drug importation.
Doug Ducey: Drug addiction is an epidemic plaguing our entire country.
Doug Ducey: Crack down on drunk/drugged drivers.
Doug Ducey: Opposes recreational legalization of marijuana.
Doug Marks: Drug prohibition should all end.
Fred DuVal: Follow the will of the voters on recreational marijuana use.
Joe Arpaio: Fight drug trafficking around the world.
Joe Arpaio: Wall on U.S. Southern border will keep the drugs out.
Kari Lake: Claimed that teacher's movement supported pot legalization.
Kelli Ward: Open borders have caused the avalanche of drugs into U.S.
Kyrsten Sinema: Decriminalize marijuana possession.
Mark Brnovich: Legislature should legalize marijuana rather than initiative.
Mark Brnovich: States lead on marijuana; feds need to get out of the way.
Martha McSally: Authored bill increasing penalties for drug spotters.
Martha McSally: No legalization of medical or recreational cannabis.
Steve Farley: Treat addicted cons to reduce crime.
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Education
Aaron Lieberman: Repeal law banning pro-gay HIV instruction.
Alan Keyes: Use bully pulpit to advocate prayer, not coerce it.
Alan Keyes: Money should follow parents’ education choices.
Andy Biggs: Free our local schools from one-size-fits-all policies.
Andy Biggs: Against establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
Ann Kirkpatrick: For establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
Blake Masters: Support school choice in all its forms.
Blake Masters: Schools are indoctrinating students with anti-white racism.
David Garcia: Expert edu-scholar in education research and policy.
David Garcia: An experienced educator focusing on public schools.
David Garcia: Vouchers hurt public schools.
David Garcia: Make community college tuition-free for in-state students.
David Garcia: Expand Prop 301: sales tax for $500M for public schools.
David Garcia: Vouchers are unaccountable & discriminatory.
Deedra Abboud: Vouchers dismantle public schools for private schools.
Deedra Abboud: Strong public schools lead to healthy future.
Deedra Abboud: Voucher programs are weakening public schools.
Deedra Abboud: Opposes vouchers for school choice.
Doug Ducey: American Civics Bill: pass civics test like new citizens.
Doug Ducey: Classrooms First Initiative: end one-size-fits-all model.
Doug Ducey: Coordinate with banks to finance school expansion.
Doug Ducey: Reward high achievement and low income schools.
Doug Ducey: Partner with third sector in education.
Doug Ducey: Give foster kids a `fast pass' to best schools.
Doug Ducey: Lead the nation on school choice and charters.
Doug Ducey: Invest in public school teachers with tuition & bonuses.
Doug Ducey: Push for education savings accounts on November ballot.
Doug Ducey: Supported Prop 123: increase K-12 funding.
Doug Ducey: Cut college funding by $99 million in 2015.
Doug Ducey: Choice and competition brings about innovation.
Doug Ducey: Invest in teachers, students and K-12 public schools.
Doug Ducey: Have a school day devoted to instruction on civics.
Doug Ducey: Parents have new options, we should empower them.
Doug Ducey: Repealed law banning pro-gay HIV instruction.
Doug Ducey: Arizona is the number one school choice state in the nation.
Doug Ducey: We waive tuition for veterans; let's do spouses too.
Doug Marks: End 'public' schools as we know it.
Fred DuVal: Invest early in education; start with all-day kindergarten.
Fred DuVal: Stop the cuts to our children's schools: and stop vouchers.
Gabby Giffords: For establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
George W. Bush: Develop tests locally - no national tests.
George W. Bush: If poor kids don't learn, give school funds to parents.
Greg Stanton: Protect students and teachers with protective equipment.
Jan Brewer: We lead in school choice: district, private, or charter.
Jan Brewer: Performance-based funding plan, instead of attendance-based.
Jane Dee Hull: Supports Prop. 301, raising taxes for use in schools.
Jane Dee Hull: Students FIRST: Build more schools; maintain existing ones.
Janet Napolitano: Recommend funding for voluntary full-day kindergarten.
Janet Napolitano: Emphasize the importance of reading literacy.
Janet Napolitano: Scholarship program for early childhood education teachers.
Janet Napolitano: Help teachers undergo the necessary training.
Janet Napolitano: No cut in higher education funding.
Janet Napolitano: Added voluntary full-day kindergarten as a new grade level.
Janet Napolitano: Implement school choice via public charter schools.
Janet Napolitano: For establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
Jim Lamon: Empower parents to oversee content of teaching materials.
Joe Arpaio: Hard Knocks High: only accredited high school in jail.
John McCain: Good teachers & bad senators don't need $140,000 a year.
John McCain: Teach virtues in all schools.
John McCain: Tax breaks for charters - not from public school funds.
Justin Olson: Critical race theory is harmful divisive ideology.
Justin Olson: Support parents using tax dollars for private schools.
Karrin Taylor Robson: It is time to fund students instead of systems.
Katie Hobbs: Expedite robust fixes to school buildings across the state.
Katie Hobbs: New funding for STEM education grants and scholarships.
Kyrsten Sinema: For establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
Marco Lopez: Include apprenticeships and vocational training programs.
Mark Brnovich: Sued to strike down in-state tuition for DACA recipients.
Mark Brnovich: Give religious schools equal access to choice tax credits.
Mark Brnovich: Give religious schools access to school choice tax credits.
Mark Brnovich: Complaint filed by Board of Regents for conflict of interest.
Mark Kelly: Expand access to early education; pay teachers a decent wage.
Mark Kelly: Support post-secondary training; ease student debt.
Mark Kelly: More financial aid, lower interest rates on student loans.
Martha McSally: Gives other options to kids in failing schools.
Martha McSally: Supports education vouchers for private schools.
Martha McSally: Cut Pell grants; don't refinance college loans.
Matt Salmon: Voted against law banning pro-gay HIV instruction.
Orrin Hatch: Vouchers will cover costs under most circumstances.
Orrin Hatch: Let parents walk away from failing schools.
Steve Farley: Voucher program hurts public schools.
Tom O`Halleran: We're falling behind others; make education a priority.
Tom O`Halleran: Improving public education should always be a top priority.
Tom O`Halleran: Invest in our community colleges, including job training.
Tom O`Halleran: For establishing anti-bullying procedures for schools.
Katie Hobbs: We must immediately override archaic funding cap .
Katie Hobbs: Vouchers lack accountability; will likely bankrupt the state.
Katie Hobbs: It's not an educator shortage; it's a retention crisis.
Katie Hobbs: Expand Arizona Promise Scholarship Program for state college.
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Energy & Oil
Ann Kirkpatrick: Some government action for climate change.
Blake Masters: We need diverse energy, from fossil fuels to nuclear.
David Garcia: Make solar a priority.
David Garcia: Climate change is a real & urgent threat.
Debbie Lesko: Most of global warming is not caused by humans.
Deedra Abboud: Prioritize green energy.
Doug Ducey: Moratorium on new regulations; and review all existing ones.
Doug Ducey: Opposed Prop 127: no to utilities producing renewable energy.
Doug Marks: Fiscal irresponsibility to prop up green energy.
Fred DuVal: Capitalize on the growth of solar energy.
George W. Bush: Encourage oil exploration and more natural gas.
George W. Bush: Wean from oil, via electric deregulation & natural gas.
Jan Brewer: Bring top solar manufacturers to Arizona with tax incentives.
Jane Dee Hull: Supports cleaner burning fuels.
Jeff Flake: Opposes EPA coal plant emission rule changes.
Jim Lamon: When facts are laid out, it's clear coal is not coming back.
Jim Lamon: Close the Department of Energy, eliminate bureaucratic drag.
John McCain: Dramatic Arctic changes might be man-made; might be natural.
Justin Olson: Opposed boosting renewable energy as too costly.
Justin Olson: Enact policies that don't negatively affect the economy.
Katie Hobbs: Climate change has an impact on every aspect of our lives.
Kelli Ward: Research sustainable energy, but current energy sources too.
Kyrsten Sinema: Opposes carbon tax but supports renewable energy.
Mark Brnovich: We've got to prioritize energy independence.
Mark Brnovich: Challenged carbon regulations as "back door Green New Deal".
Mark Kelly: Trump withdrawal from Paris Accords sets back U.S. progress.
Mark Kelly: Support massive investment developing renewable technologies.
Mark Kelly: We've got to get on to more renewable energy, like solar.
Mark Kelly: Develop renewable energy, but not for Green New Deal.
Martha McSally: Take advantage of newly discovered oil & gas in America.
Martha McSally: Opposed Clean Power plan & climate assessments.
Ruben Gallego: Climate change is biggest long-term issue our world faces.
Steve Farley: Navajo solar grid a model for the state.
Tom O`Halleran: Property tax incentives for small business using renewables.
Mark Kelly: Inflation Reduction Act lets us create renewable energy.
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Environment
Andy Biggs: Rein in bureaucratic rule-making that devastates economy.
Blake Masters: Man is called to fill the earth and subdue it.
Deedra Abboud: Government protection needed to preserve nature.
Deedra Abboud: Environment needs protection from corporations.
Deedra Abboud: EPA protections needed for holding polluters accountable.
Doug Ducey: Keep decisions in hands of Arizonans, not EPA bureaucrats.
Doug Ducey: 19-year drought: protect Lake Mead and Colorado River.
Doug Ducey: Turn Arizona into international capital for water technology.
Doug Ducey: $1 billion for desalination, securing Arizona's water future.
Doug Marks: EPA is useless; I worked in that industry.
Fred DuVal: Preserve and promote state parks.
Jan Brewer: Negotiated to put thousands of acres into county parks.
Jan Brewer: Natural Resources Review Council: AZ knows BEST, not Feds.
Janet Napolitano: Bring together all stake-holders in forest management.
Janet Napolitano: Limit our greenhouse gas emissions & focus on solar energy.
Jeff Flake: Water is the lifeblood of AZ; and CA is the biggest threat.
Jeff Flake: Uranium mining OK; it won't threaten Grand Canyon.
Jeff Flake: Skeptical on Proposition 120; cooperate with Forest Service.
Kelli Ward: Rated 5% by Sierra Club for anti-environment policies.
Mark Kelly: Protect Grand Canyon from uranium mining.
Mark Kelly: Weakening standards have been unequivocal disaster.
Martha McSally: Companies developing resources should be good stewards.
Martha McSally: EPA rule costs jobs and hurts poor.
Martha McSally: Led fight to rein in overreaching EPA regulations.
Matt Salmon: Opposed hazardous waste disposal study.
Richard Carmona: No uranium mining in Arizona Strip watershed area.
Ruben Gallego: Rosemont Mine has devastating environmental impact.
Tom O`Halleran: Fund stewardship of our parks and forests.
Katie Hobbs: I plan to tackle our water issues openly and directly.
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Families & Children
Doug Ducey: Serving Arizona: highlight volunteer and charitable efforts.
Doug Ducey: Publicly shame fathers behind on child support.
Doug Ducey: Automatically screen all babies for SCID.
Doug Ducey: Grandmother Stipend: fund foster care for relatives.
Doug Ducey: I support traditional marriage, but let gay couples adopt.
Fred DuVal: Close "Age Loophole": hard time for soliciting a minor.
Fred DuVal: Expand Department of Child Safety against child abuse.
Gary Bauer: Nazi salutes indicated problem at Columbine.
Jan Brewer: Arizona's abused and neglected children need help.
Jan Brewer: Office of Child Welfare Investigations is first step.
Janet Napolitano: Reform and additional funds for Child Protective Services.
Janet Napolitano: Investment for fewer abuse and neglect cases.
Janet Napolitano: Establish a quality childcare rating system.
Janet Napolitano: Resources to childcare assistance for low-income families.
Mark Brnovich: Combat the serious problem of elder abuse.
Mark Kelly: Everyone deserves decent paid family leave policy.
Martha McSally: Provide funding for home- and community-based services.
Rick Santorum: Contraception for teens helps fix fracturing families.
Steve Forbes: Don't raid unemployment funds for family leave.
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Foreign Policy
Andy Biggs: Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands.
Blake Masters: Tough on China, don't try to export democracy.
David Garcia: Rebuild relationship with Mexico.
Debbie Lesko: Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands.
Deedra Abboud: Two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Deedra Abboud: Spread our values of democracy, freedom, & personal liberty.
Doug Marks: American Exceptionalism? we're no better than everyone else.
George W. Bush: China's taste of freedom encourages capitalism's growth.
George W. Bush: Kerry wants a global test while I will be resolute.
Jeff Flake: Push to end the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba.
Jeff Flake: Partner with Congress on U.S. voice around the world.
John Kerry: No nation will ever have a veto over us.
Justin Olson: Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands.
Katie Hobbs: Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands.
Kelli Ward: Celebrate American Exceptionalism.
Kimberly Yee: Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands.
Kyrsten Sinema: Stick with Iran nuclear treaty until new strategy defined.
Mark Brnovich: The interests of the United States must come first.
Mark Kelly: Committed to rebuilding alliances & restoring US leadership.
Mark Kelly: Supports strong military, but must rebuild alliances.
Mark Kelly: Hasn't thought much on Jerusalem embassy; seems to work.
Martha McSally: Stick with Iran nuclear treaty until new strategy defined.
Martha McSally: COVID: Virus came from China; hold China accountable.
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Free Trade
Alan Keyes: WTO is not representative; hence unconstitutional.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Yes to Ex-im bank; no to fast-track.
Blake Masters: Need trade policies prioritizing American workers & industry.
Deedra Abboud: Support & expand free trade.
Doug Marks: Support & expand free trade.
Doug Ducey: Mexican border represents opportunity for increased trade.
Doug Ducey: USMCA: new trade deal with Mexico means jobs in Arizona.
Fred DuVal: More export trade with Mexico; border is a strategic asset.
Gary Bauer: WTO bureaucrats are out of control.
Gary Bauer: Seattle protestors were right that WTO isn't representative.
Gary Bauer: Apply Reagan's USSR policy: No MFN; insist on human rights.
Gary Bauer: Nazi atrocities precluded trade. When will China's?
George W. Bush: Work with China, but as a competitor, not a partner.
George W. Bush: WTO for both China & Taiwan; maintain Taiwan relations law.
Jane Dee Hull: Proud of all-time record trade levels with Mexico.
Janet Napolitano: Expedite transport of goods to and from Arizona.
Jeff Flake: It's out of whack to get sued by Brazil over cotton subsidy.
Jim Lamon: Tariff goods coming from China, India and other countries.
Jim Pederson: Vote against making it easier to ship jobs overseas.
Justin Olson: Teach the importance of free markets and capitalism.
Katie Hobbs: Prioritize awarding state contracts to Arizona businesses.
Kelli Ward: No secret trade deals; ObamaTrade bad for Americans.
Kyrsten Sinema: Concerned about retaliatory tariffs from reckless trade war.
Kyrsten Sinema: Opposed trade with Malaysia: they imprison LGBT people.
Marco Lopez: Worked to ensure legal trade and travel at our borders.
Martha McSally: NAFTA is a net plus for my district.
Martha McSally: Concerned about retaliatory tariffs from reckless trade war.
Orrin Hatch: China's WTO admission will undermine police state.
Tom O`Halleran: Protect American jobs; prevent currency manipulation.
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Government Reform
Alan Keyes: Campaign reforms: unconstitutional “incumbency protection”.
Alan Keyes: Unlimited contributions, but only by people, & publicized.
Andy Biggs: Create 12th Federal Circuit to reflect Arizona's values.
Andy Biggs: No severance pay for elected officials caught in misconduct.
Andy Biggs: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Joined lawsuit challenging AZ voting restrictions.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Overturn Citizens United with constitutional amendment.
Blake Masters: Supports audit of 2020 Arizona votes: lacked transparency.
Blake Masters: Democrats want to federal elections so GOP can't win.
David Garcia: Right to vote--and to have your vote counted--is sacred.
David Garcia: Takes no money from lobbyists or corporate PACs.
David Garcia: Supports automatic voter registration.
Debbie Lesko: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Deedra Abboud: Make voter registration easier.
Doug Marks: Make voter registration easier.
Doug Ducey: State government hiring freeze.
Doug Ducey: Repeal laws to stimulate economic growth.
Doug Ducey: Don't reveal donors of campaign ads; that's First Amendment.
Doug Ducey: Felony to turn in another voter's ballot.
Doug Ducey: For every new law, repeal three old ones.
Doug Ducey: No legislative immunity: laws apply to lawmakers.
Doug Ducey: Eliminate three regulations for every new one.
Doug Ducey: Hidden taxes of the regulatory state can be the real killer.
Fred DuVal: Ban on legislator gifts from lobbyists or companies.
Fred DuVal: Toll-free phone number to report unnecessary regulations.
Gabby Giffords: Supports public funding for political campaigns.
Gary Bauer: Large donations buy access and are "corrupting".
Greg Stanton: Wants to do more to protect U.S. elections from meddling.
Jan Brewer: Make it easier for our overseas military soldiers to vote.
Jan Brewer: Replace punch card voting with touch-screen devices.
Jan Brewer: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Jane Dee Hull: Pay state employees more, to ensure quality staff.
Janet Napolitano: We'll be remembered for what we did, not for how we budgeted.
Jeff Flake: Opposes Open Government initiative for non-partisan primary.
Jim Lamon: Supported Arizona audit of 2020 election votes.
Jim Lamon: Signed pledge to support term limits on Congress.
Jim Lamon: Signed document falsely claiming to be presidential elector.
Jim Lamon: National mandatory voter ID, signature verification.
Jim Lamon: Congress must continue to cut taxes and needless regulation.
Joe Arpaio: Fined $153,978 for illegal in-kind campaign contributions.
John McCain: Drain the big money swamp to kill lobbyist mosquitoes.
John McCain: Hayworth was unethical lobbyist hawking infomercials.
John McCain: Citizens United was worst decision ever, but don't overturn.
Justin Olson: Support election integrity reforms like voter ID.
Justin Olson: I voted for election integrity, ban ballot harvesting.
Justin Olson: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Supports voter ID, ban on ballot harvesting.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Karrin knows importance of keeping government out of the way.
Katie Hobbs: Streamline process to start a new business under one roof.
Katie Hobbs: End conflicts of interest, fight for lobbying rules.
Katie Hobbs: Disclose campaign contributions, support initiative process.
Katie Hobbs: Will veto any new voter suppression legislation.
Katie Hobbs: Curbing citizen initiatives is voter suppression.
Kelli Ward: Less government meddling.
Kelli Ward: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Kimberly Yee: Curb citizen initiatives to reduce fraud.
Kyrsten Sinema: Contribution & spending limits on political campaigns.
Kyrsten Sinema: Overturn Citizens United; more political donation disclosure.
Marco Lopez: Election was fair; legislature focus is conspiracy theories.
Marco Lopez: Listen and follow the data; don't make it political.
Mark Brnovich: We must be able to trust that our votes count.
Mark Brnovich: Implement a lighter regulatory touch on business.
Mark Brnovich: Criticism of GOP election laws divisive, not true.
Mark Brnovich: Time, place and manner statutes on elections are valid.
Mark Kelly: Declined to take a position on eliminating the filibuster.
Mark Kelly: Refuses corporate PAC money, taken lobbyist money.
Martha McSally: Voted against showing funding of campaign ads.
Matt Salmon: Strengthen voter ID, ban ballot harvesting.
Mick McGuire: Acknowledged that Biden is "duly elected" president.
Mitt Romney: Earmark system is broken; ban them with line-item veto.
Orrin Hatch: McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform is unconstitutional.
Richard Carmona: Supports Open Government initiative for non-partisan primary.
Richard Carmona: All earmarks are not pork.
Rick Santorum: Line-item veto needed; spending transparency until then.
Rick Santorum: Endorsed Arlen Specter to assure conservative Supreme Court.
Ron Paul: If Congress doesn't earmark, the Executive Branch decides.
Steve Farley: Curbing citizen initiatives is voter suppression.
Steve Forbes: Drain the tax code swamp to kill lobbyist mosquitoes.
Steve Gaynor: Oppose or overturn laws making it easier to vote.
Tom O`Halleran: Limit the influence of campaign donations & lobbyists.
Kari Lake: We have major problems in our election system.
Kari Lake: Plenty of evidence why people don't trust our elections.
Katie Hobbs: Claims of election fraud with no evidence is disqualifying.
Katie Hobbs: Close water poaching loophole that's being exploited.
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Gun Control
Andy Biggs: Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Opposes shifting burden of proof in self-defense gun cases.
Blake Masters: Strengthen and expand gun rights.
David Garcia: Universal background checks; ban assault weapons.
Deedra Abboud: Favors responsible, educated gun owners.
Deedra Abboud: Pro-2nd Amendment with education and restrictions.
Deedra Abboud: Second Amendment rights have limits.
Doug Marks: Absolute right to gun ownership.
Doug Ducey: Avoid shootings by mentally ill but respect 2nd Amendment.
Doug Ducey: Revoke firearm permits if convicted of violent offense.
Doug Ducey: Safe Arizona Schools Plan: more cops; more background checks.
Frank Riggs: Gun violence is not about video games or 2nd Amendment.
Fred DuVal: Require background checks for all gun purchases.
Gabby Giffords: Ban semi-automatics; but allow concealed carry.
Gary Bauer: Problem of the heart & soul, not of guns.
Janet Napolitano: Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases.
Jim Lamon: I will support free speech, the 2nd Amendment.
Joe Arpaio: Vowed to ignore any law that would seize citizen's guns.
Justin Olson: Earned an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Lifetime NRA member, opposes any efforts to infringe.
Kelli Ward: No right more fundamental than Second Amendment.
Kyrsten Sinema: Supports background checks, gun licenses, and enforcement.
Kyrsten Sinema: Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases.
Mark Brnovich: Oppose David Chipman, activist for gun control, to lead ATF.
Mark Kelly: Congress has done absolutely nothing to stop gun violence.
Mark Kelly: A gun is designed for one thing--to kill.
Mark Kelly: Gun control is a political issue and we need to have a vote.
Mark Kelly: Gun rights & safety from gun violence not incompatible.
Mark Kelly: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority.
Mark Kelly: The issue of gun violence is personal for Gabby and me.
Mark Kelly: Owns guns but favors commonsense legislation.
Martha McSally: Enforce existing laws rather than enacting new ones.
Martha McSally: I'm your Second Amendment senator.
Martha McSally: Ban bump stocks; against closing gun show loophole.
Matt Salmon: A+ rating from the National Rifle Association.
Mick McGuire: The right to bear arms is not optional and not up for debate.
Ruben Gallego: More gun buyback programs, not more guns.
Tom O`Halleran: Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases.
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Health Care
Andy Biggs: End ObamaCare loopholes that benefit Members of Congress.
David Garcia: Single payer may be way to go.
David Garcia: Support ACA; move toward Medicare-for-All.
David Ruben: Stop restricting how doctors can prescribe pain medication.
Debbie Lesko: Obamacare is not the answer.
Debbie Lesko: Sued Arizona for expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare.
Deedra Abboud: Don't repeal, but improve ObamaCare.
Deedra Abboud: Healthcare for all is obtainable goal.
Deedra Abboud: Fix ACA and get every American covered.
Doug Marks: Get government out of healthcare markets.
Doug Ducey: KidsCare: Protect low-income kids' healthcare.
Doug Ducey: Medicaid only for destitute & disabled; not middle-class.
Doug Ducey: Insurance companies should cover mental health care.
Doug Ducey: Once we're all vaccinated we can get on with life.
Fred DuVal: Expand Medicaid to 133% of the federal poverty level.
George W. Bush: I haven't gotten a flu shot, and I don't intend to.
George W. Bush: Flu vaccine shortage from litigation worries.
George W. Bush: Kerry's health care plan is an empty promise.
Jan Brewer: We don't want federal help; sue to remain independent.
Jan Brewer: Expand Medicaid under ObamaCare.
Jane Dee Hull: Supports Kidscare; publicize it via schools.
Janet Napolitano: Better health care policies for seniors.
Janet Napolitano: Ensure children are immunized & screened for health problems.
Janet Napolitano: Expanded access to KidsCare and AHCCCS.
Jeff Flake: ObamaCare is a heavy anchor to drag around.
Jim Lamon: Redesign or eliminate Obamacare for more efficiency.
Joe Arpaio: Sued for failure to meet inmate health needs.
John Kerry: Flu vaccine failure means system is failing US families.
John Kerry: Health care plan is not an empty promise and provide choice.
John Kerry: Bush has turned his back on the wellness of America.
John McCain: Repeal and replace the massive federal health-care law.
Justin Olson: No COVID vaccine mandate for state regulated utilities.
Kari Lake: Protested masking requirement at Arizona State University.
Katie Hobbs: Expanded Medicaid, providing healthcare for 100,000s.
Katie Hobbs: Reduce maternal mortality rate, extend Medicaid coverage.
Kelli Ward: Free market is the answer.
Kelli Ward: Expansion of Medicare was devastating.
Kyrsten Sinema: Affordable health-care for everyone.
Kyrsten Sinema: Arizonans worry about coverage for preexisting conditions.
Marco Lopez: Improving access to high-quality health care is essential.
Mark Brnovich: Filed first lawsuit against national COVID vaccine mandate.
Mark Brnovich: Fighting illegal and unconstitutional COVID-19 mandates.
Mark Kelly: Employer health insurance should stay; improve care access.
Mark Kelly: Ensure healthcare access, unsure of single-payer care.
Mark Kelly: Health care is a right; supports public option.
Mark Kelly: Allow Medicare buy-in; limited public option.
Mark Kelly: Medicare needn't be barred from negotiating drug prices.
Mark Kelly: Supports a tax credit for family and informal caregivers.
Mark Kelly: Oppose any efforts to turn Medicare into a voucher program.
Martha McSally: ObamaCare makes matters worse; but keep the few good parts.
Martha McSally: ObamaCare is collapsing under its own weight.
Martha McSally: ObamaCare is not covering people with preexisting conditions.
Martha McSally: Flexibility for states, instead of federal one-size-fits-all.
Martha McSally: Supports bipartisan bill to stop surprise billing.
Martha McSally: Require covering pre-existing conditions, but no funding.
Martha McSally: Fought cuts to Medicare Advantage program.
Newt Gingrich: Government healthcare looks into abyss & moves to tyranny.
Phil Gordon: Mayor Gordon to work for growing healthcare organization.
Richard Carmona: Indignity of being poor patient in hospital sensitizes me.
Richard Carmona: Helped open the first trauma center in southern Arizona.
Richard Carmona: Would not have voted for ObamaCare.
Richard Carmona: Eliminate waste, fraud, & abuse--then prevention.
Richard Carmona: Repealing ObamaCare means public pays for the uninsured.
Steve Farley: Would go for single payer.
Tom O`Halleran: Fight replacing Medicare with a voucher scheme.
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Homeland Security
Alan Keyes: Keep some forces abroad, but avoid globalism.
Alan Keyes: Defend human rights & self-govt within national interests.
Ann Kirkpatrick: Supports Iranian nuclear deal & Congressional debate on war.
Blake Masters: Ensure our military is world's most lethal fighting force.
David Garcia: Trained as a nuclear/bio/chemical warfare specialist.
Deedra Abboud: Veterans are ignored, forgotten, and deserve more.
Deedra Abboud: Opposes expanding the military.
Doug Marks: Bring the troops HOME, rather than expanding the military.
Doug Ducey: Increase tax exemption for vets.
Fred DuVal: Incent veterans' businesses in competitive bidding process.
Jan Brewer: Name Arizona as training site for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Janet Napolitano: Emergency calling system for health and safety information.
Jeff Flake: Cut $475M from unwanted littoral combat ship.
Joe Arpaio: Our concern should be terrorism, not border-crossers' rights.
John McCain: Long-time foe of LCS, littoral combat ship.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Form state-controlled Arizona State Guard.
Kelli Ward: Support AZ military bases; base more aircraft in AZ.
Martha McSally: End reckless, across the board military cuts.
Martha McSally: Protect our $1B investment in the A-10 Warthog.
Martha McSally: Allow servicewomen to avoid body coverings in Saudi Arabia.
Mick McGuire: For restoring tuition reimbursement for National Guard.
Rick Santorum: There are good earmarks, like Osprey military program.
Ruben Gallego: 2009: pushed to overturn military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".
Ruben Gallego: Troops in Iraq got inadequate resources.
Steve Forbes: Haiti & Somalia interventions were mistakes.
Tom O`Halleran: Let veterans go outside VA hospitals, on VA's dime.
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Immigration
Andy Biggs: Protect innocent US citizens from violent illegal immigrants.
Blake Masters: Not clear we need a million new legal immigrants every year.
David Garcia: Will overcome DACA repeal.
David Garcia: In-state tuition and driver's licenses for DREAMers.
Deedra Abboud: Banning refugees morally unacceptable.
Deedra Abboud: Protect immigrants through commonsense government reform.
Deedra Abboud: Rejects governments heartless immigration tactics.
Deedra Abboud: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.
Doug Ducey: Increase the criminal penalties against human smuggling.
Donald Trump: 10-point plan: wall; zero tolerance; biometrics; E-Verify.
Doug Marks: DREAMers are victims, not criminals.
Doug Ducey: Better border security without comprehensive reform.
Doug Ducey: Refused to grant drivers licenses to DACA recipients.
Doug Ducey: Supports ballot initiative to ban sanctuary cities.
Frank Riggs: Invest in fencing and additional border resources.
Fred DuVal: Comprehensive immigration reform will benefit economy.
Fred DuVal: Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
Fred DuVal: End the callous ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers.
Gary Johnson: Would veto Arizona SB 1070 as Latino racial discrimination.
George W. Bush: Temporary workers ok, but no amnesty.
Howard Dean: Concerned about immigrants dying in desert crossings.
Jan Brewer: Feds refuse to pay for costs of illegal immigration.
Jan Brewer: Supreme Court ok's immigration status checks.
Janet Napolitano: Keep up intense pressure on border criminals.
Jeff Flake: Secure the border; then comprehensive reform.
Jeff Flake: SB1070 was imprudent & unconstitutional, but let it stand.
Jeff Flake: Replicate operational security from Yuma Sector.
Jeff Flake: Revamp guest-worker programs; it fails our needs.
Jeff Flake: Was part of bipartisan Gang of Eight on immigration reform.
Jim Huffman: More resources focused on securing our borders.
Jim Lamon: United States should not accept Afghan refugees.
Jim Lamon: Rescind all Chinese Visas, end birthright citizenship.
Jim Pederson: The borders are broken; #1 priority for AZ.
Jim Pederson: Aliens volunteering for "Mandatory Departure" is impractical.
JL Mealer: Charge illegal immigrants with state crimes.
Joe Arpaio: Traffic stops ok based on ethnicity, to find illegals.
Joe Arpaio: Enthusiastically supports wall along the southern border.
John Kerry: Temporary workers ok, and earned amnesty ok.
John McCain: Campaign ad: "Complete the danged fence!".
John McCain: TV ad: Obama makes protecting AZ border incredibly difficult.
John McCain: 10-point plan to secure border; then try legal-worker deal.
Jon Kyl: $13B for Border Patrol and border fencing.
Jon Kyl: My amendments and "Mandatory Departure" are now law.
Justin Olson: Finish the wall; verify immigration status for jobs.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Arizona will construct border wall wherever possible.
Katie Hobbs: We have to fix our broken immigration system.
Kelli Ward: No citizenship for lawbreakers.
Kelli Ward: Consistent pro-border, pro-law message.
Kelli Ward: No amnesty & no compromise on immigrant family separation.
Kyrsten Sinema: Support Recognizing America's Children Act (GOP compromise).
Mark Brnovich: Oppose open borders; support law enforcement.
Mark Kelly: Secure the southern border without demonizing migrants.
Mark Kelly: Strong, effective border security; protect DREAMers.
Mark Kelly: Senate should pass path to citizenship for DREAMers.
Mark Kelly: Better border technology, not wall; citizenship for DREAMers.
Mark Kelly: Not for open borders but have to treat people fairly.
Martha McSally: Border is still not secure; it's a national security threat.
Martha McSally: Reduce legal immigration; no pathway to citizenship.
Martha McSally: Study proposals to deal with immigrant family separation.
Martha McSally: Extend DACA protections but no path to citizenship.
Martha McSally: Secure the border to keep out drugs & human trafficking.
Martha McSally: 2015: Supported merit-based entry with keeping DREAMers.
Martha McSally: Citizenship for DREAMers if tied to wall, closing loopholes.
Matt Salmon: I believe in strong borders and an Arizona-first agenda.
Mick McGuire: No border, no security; No security, no country.
Newt Gingrich: By 2014, finish job of constructing a double border fence.
Richard Carmona: Vitriolic 'deport everybody' message loses Hispanics.
Richard Carmona: Dynamic interdiction plus prevention.
Richard Carmona: Comprehensive immigration reform ties into the economy.
Richard Carmona: More visas for day-workers to enhance commerce.
Rodney Glassman: Path to citizenship, including fine & back-of-the-line.
Ruben Gallego: Only workable solution is comprehensive immigration reform.
Tom O`Halleran: Support the DREAM Act and broad consensus on reforms.
Blake Masters: Drugs and crime are just pouring over the border.
Kari Lake: We're going to protect our own border from invasion.
Kari Lake: A lot of fraudulent asylum claims are being made.
Katie Hobbs: We've had a pretty bad immigration policy for decades.
Katie Hobbs: $40M for scholarships regardless of immigration status.
Katie Hobbs: Support border communities, push for immigration reform.
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Jobs
David Garcia: Raise the minimum wage.
Deedra Abboud: Supports measures to increase federal minimum wage.
Deedra Abboud: Affirmative action in government, but not private companies.
Doug Ducey: Raising local minimum wage brings California-style chaos.
Doug Marks: Affirmative action is damaging government interference.
Doug Ducey: Universal recognition for out-of-state occupational licenses.
Doug Ducey: Help rural small businesses get Arizonans back to work.
Fred DuVal: Focus on stimulating job creation post-Great Recession.
George W. Bush: Education is the best way to create jobs.
Jan Brewer: Governor's Jobs Cabinet: un-shackle job creators.
Jeff Flake: ObamaCare inhibits small business hiring.
Jeff Flake: Stifling regulations are the biggest job killers.
Jim Lamon: I will work to eliminate the right to strike for teachers.
John Kerry: Bush could make an impact on the loss of jobs.
John Kerry: Bush cut job training money and ignored the unemployed.
Katie Hobbs: Recruit, hire, and elevate women and minorities.
Katie Hobbs: Eliminate the tipped minimum wage.
Kyrsten Sinema: Increase federal minimum wage from $7.20 to $10.10.
Mark Kelly: Make investments that raise wages and create jobs.
Martha McSally: I support equal pay for equal work by women.
Martha McSally: COVID: Helped craft CARES Act to save jobs, small businesses.
Mitt Romney: Mistake to give automakers to unions as part of auto bailout.
Newt Gingrich: Auto bailout was unprecedented capitulation to unions.
Richard Carmona: Farm Bill should offer support to struggling farmers.
Tom O`Halleran: Increase minimum wage; ensure equal pay for women.
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Principles & Values
Ann Kirkpatrick: Arizona is changing; voters are ready for a choice.
Blake Masters: Runs program paying people to quit college & start companies.
Blake Masters: Being a conventional politician is sort of overrated.
Blake Masters: For patriotic education, mourns loss of American optimism.
Blake Masters: Describes himself as an American first conservative.
Blake Masters: America is still the best nation in the world.
Deedra Abboud: Keep church and state separate.
Deedra Abboud: Keep God out of government.
Doug Marks: Keep God in public, but not in government.
Doug Ducey: Condemns violence & destructive rioting at US Capitol.
Doug Ducey: Certified Biden victory in AZ; then named GOP Governor chair.
Doug Ducey: Entrepreneur and "conservative ice cream guy".
J.D. Hayworth: McCain has been reduced to a political shape-shifter.
J.D. Hayworth: Twice informally ranked among dumbest members of Congress.
Jan Brewer: Add "competition" to copper; cattle; cotton; citrus; climate.
Jeff Flake: Vowed not to serve more than 3 terms in Congress; broke vow.
Jim Lamon: AdWatch: shootout with Biden, Pelosi, Kelly.
Jim Lamon: Our rights don't come from government, they come from God.
Jim Pederson: I'm unhappy with Washington today; Kyl's OK with it.
Joe Arpaio: America's Toughest Sheriff in nation's third largest Office.
Joe Arpaio: Joe Arpaio Action Fund: help conservatives win office.
Jon Kyl: My opponent is out of mainstream on judges & terrorism.
Justin Olson: Committed to confirming conservative justices.
Justin Olson: My faith is critical to me and a big part of who I am.
Kari Lake: Cancel culture is meant to keep people from speaking out.
Karrin Taylor Robson: All rights flow from God, not the government.
Katie Hobbs: Never seen nation so divided; seen it up close in Arizona.
Kelli Ward: Pro-life; pro-family; pro-freedom.
Kelli Ward: Urged anti-closure protestors to dress as health workers.
Kelli Ward: Filed lawsuits to overturn Biden victory over Trump in AZ.
Kyrsten Sinema: Took oath of office on Constitution, not Bible.
Marco Lopez: Parents taught moral obligation to give back to community.
Mark Brnovich: Immigrant parents fled Communist Yugoslavia.
Mark Brnovich: Freedom is what makes us Americans, makes us special.
Mark Brnovich: Church attendance is clearly an "essential activity".
Mark Kelly: Wife, Rep. Gabby Giffords, survived assassination attempt.
Martha McSally: It "pisses me off" when Trump attacks John McCain.
Matt Salmon: Democrat values scare the heck out of me.
Matt Salmon: Can't let liberal politicians turn Arizona into California.
Mick McGuire: America is the greatest country in the history of the world.
Mick McGuire: Will always oppose infringement of our constitutional rights.
Mick McGuire: The radical left is tearing this country apart.
Mitt Romney: My job was to ask Congress for earmarks for Olympics.
Orrin Hatch: 23 years of experience fighting for you.
Richard Carmona: 1999: shot and mortally wounded a deranged murderer.
Richard Carmona: Classified as disabled veteran from Vietnam wounds.
Richard Carmona: Of Puerto Rican descent; grew up poor in Harlem.
Richard Carmona: Seeks to earn the respect of disenfranchised populations.
Rodney Glassman: McCain missed key votes when running for President.
Rodney Glassman: Cooperation instead of partisan battering ram.
Ruben Gallego: Child of Hispanic immigrants; speaks Spanish.
Steve Gaynor: Would occupy highest office held by Jewish person in AZ.
Blake Masters: The 2020 election wasn't free or fair: I think Trump won.
Kari Lake: I'm working hard to earn your vote; she's avoiding a debate.
Kari Lake: 2020 resulted in illegitimate fool in the White House.
Katie Hobbs: Let's work together, not chase conspiracy theories.
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Social Security
Alan Keyes: Keep our promises on Social Security benefits, guaranteed.
Alan Keyes: Let people who earn their money invest their own money.
Blake Masters: Private retirement accounts: get the government out of it.
Deedra Abboud: Hands off Social Security.
Deedra Abboud: Stop Congress from borrowing from Social Security.
Deedra Abboud: Don't privatize Social Security.
Doug Marks: Social Security scam is going to cost my generation.
George W. Bush: Consider raising retirement age.
George W. Bush: Let young people use personal retirement savings accounts.
Jeff Flake: Nobody's talking privatization; ensure solvency after 2026.
Jim Lamon: Give workers the option of Universal Savings Accounts.
John Kerry: Personal retirement accounts are an invitation to disaster.
Mark Kelly: Don't weaken Social Security; nor gamble retirement funds.
Mark Kelly: Social Security & Medicare are promises to seniors.
Mark Kelly: Oppose cutting or eliminating funding sources.
Martha McSally: Let younger workers privately invest part of contributions.
Martha McSally: Promises made should be promises kept; no privatization.
Martha McSally: Protect current benefits; strengthen for younger generations.
Orrin Hatch: Consider raising retirement age.
Richard Carmona: Raise retirement age; raise payroll tax ceiling above $106K.
Ruben Gallego: Privatizing exposes America's seniors to risks.
Tom O`Halleran: Protect Social Security dangerous privatization schemes.
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Tax Reform
Alan Keyes: Sales tax gives control back to people.
Alan Keyes: Wrong to pay income taxes before basic necessities.
Alan Keyes: Forbes’ plan leaves IRS, and an invasive tax, intact.
Alan Keyes: Forbes’ plan still requires people to beg for tax cuts.
Andy Biggs: Cut taxes on families and businesses.
David Garcia: Raise taxes on wealthy to support schools.
David Garcia: Arizona has one of the most regressive tax systems.
Deedra Abboud: Support higher taxes on the wealthy.
Doug Marks: All the money of the wealthy won't fix the spending problem.
Doug Ducey: No tax increases; government should live within its means.
Doug Ducey: No new taxes on my watch.
Doug Ducey: Haven't raised taxes, on tax reform let's think big.
Doug Ducey: Supply-side economic looks good, we will cut taxes.
Fred DuVal: We need low, competitive taxes, and simplified sales tax.
Fred DuVal: Eliminating the state income tax is bad math.
Gabby Giffords: No flat tax; no rebate of budget surplus.
Gary Bauer: Estate tax is double taxation - remove it.
Jan Brewer: Increase tax revenue now; pro-growth tax cuts later.
Jan Brewer: Proposition 100: sales tax expires; now economy is growing.
Jane Dee Hull: $80 million in tax cuts, to make it 10 years in a row.
Jeff Flake: I have not and will not sign Americans for Tax Reform pledge.
Jeff Flake: Full extension of Bush tax cuts.
Jim Pederson: AZ needs good schools & safety, not just low taxes.
John McCain: 1st step to simplify taxes: close special interest loopholes.
John McCain: Tap unused stimulus funds to declare a payroll tax holiday.
Jon Kyl: Reduce taxes to grow economy & get more tax revenue.
Justin Olson: We need fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, economic growth.
Kari Lake: For individual liberties, low taxes, limited regulation.
Mark Brnovich: Let states use COVID relief money for cutting state taxes.
Mark Kelly: Against Trump tax cuts: need to look out for middle class.
Martha McSally: Keep taxes low.
Martha McSally: Get spending under control; supports tax cuts.
Matt Salmon: Club for Growth PAC: Salmon will protect taxpayer dollars.
Richard Carmona: Extend Bush tax cuts as part of comprehensive reform.
Steve Farley: Wealthy should pay more for schools.
Steve Forbes: Flat-tax IRS exists, but is smaller and less powerful.
Steve Forbes: Sales tax better than current IRS; but we'd end up with both.
Steve Forbes: McCain agrees with Forbes' flat tax goal, but not 1st step.
Tom O`Halleran: End millionaire exploitation of tax loopholes.
Katie Hobbs: Cut taxes on everyday items, add child tax credit.
Katie Hobbs: Child tax credit for families earning less than $40K/year .
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Technology
Blake Masters: Government should better regulate big tech companies.
David Garcia: Repeal of net neutrality jeopardizes economic growth.
Deedra Abboud: Defends equal access from public to websites.
Doug Ducey: Arizona needs to embrace new technology.
Doug Ducey: Connect rural Arizona to high-speed internet.
Fred DuVal: Sales tax application across Internet.
Jan Brewer: Boost AZ's business competitiveness in technology sector.
Jane Dee Hull: Targeted tax cuts to attract high-tech companies.
Janet Napolitano: New research facilities drive the high-tech economy.
Janet Napolitano: Invest in infrastructure: highways and school buildings.
John McCain: Make Internet tax moratorium permanent.
John McCain: I don't use email so I won't write things I later regret.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Ensure our state has sufficient cybersecurity.
Kyrsten Sinema: Supports infrastructure bank to help create good jobs.
Marco Lopez: Business helped bring internet to low-income families.
Orrin Hatch: Keep government's mitts off the Internet.
Richard Carmona: Criticized Bush for placing politics ahead of science.
Steve Farley: Investment in transportation, which creates jobs.
Tom O`Halleran: Invest in roads, bridges, and water infrastructure.
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War & Peace
Alan Keyes: Respond to facts, not Serb intentions.
Andy Biggs: Defeat ISIS and protect our homeland from terrorism.
Deedra Abboud: Diplomacy should always be first.
Doug Marks: Avoid foreign entanglements.
Doug Ducey: Eliminate all state income taxes on military pensions.
Gary Bauer: No vital US interests in Kosovo.
George W. Bush: War on Terror is not about intelligence and law enforcement.
Jim Lamon: Congress should have a say in the decision to go to war.
Jim Pederson: We're going backwards in Iraq; time for end-game.
John Kerry: Focus on the real war on terror and find bin Laden.
John McCain: Fighting was based on polls and photo-ops.
John McCain: Kosovo an example of feckless photo-op foreign policy.
John McCain: Obama "an uncertain trumpet" for Afghan & Iraqi withdrawal.
Jon Kyl: Iraq is the central front in the war on terror.
Kelli Ward: Can't be world's policeman.
Kyrsten Sinema: 2003: Led multiple protests against Iraq War.
Mark Kelly: Services must work for changing veteran population.
Mark Kelly: Iran deal had problems, but poor decision to pull out of it.
Mark Kelly: Middle East peace achievable; won't be easy.
Mark Kelly: Supported killing Iranian general without Congressional OK.
Martha McSally: Metastasized al Qaeda & others are no longer afraid of us.
Martha McSally: Sinema committed treason by insufficiently opposing Taliban.
Martha McSally: Voted against blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Richard Carmona: Whatever means necessary to prevent Iranian nukes.
Steve Forbes: Arming intended victims would have avoided Bosnia & Kosovo.
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Welfare & Poverty
Doug Ducey: End `grandmother penalty' in foster care compensation.
Doug Ducey: 12 months extra food stamps if you're looking for a job.
Katie Hobbs: Combine assistance programs under fewer agencies.
Kyrsten Sinema: Marriage promotion for welfare recipients is offensive.
Richard Carmona: Experienced poverty and homelessness as child in Harlem.
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The above quotations are from State of Arizona Politicians: Archives.
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