Barbara Kirkmeyer on VoteMatch

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VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background)	Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation)
Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	Ban abortion unless doctor says it threatens mother's life: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Opposes topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (+2 points on Economic scale)	Racism exists, but it is rare : Opposes topic 2
Opposes topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (-3 points on Social scale)	Gay marriage is really not my business: Favors topic 3 Don't add gender identity to non-discrimination laws: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Define marriage as between one man and one woman: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (-5 points on Social scale)	Religious liberty is at risk; protect Christians: Strongly Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+2 points on Economic scale)	Let Medicaid recipients buy into private insurance market: Favors topic 5 Market-based solutions for health care, plus Medicaid : Strongly Opposes topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (-3 points on Economic scale)	Require at least 65% of funding to be spent in the classroom: Opposes topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (-5 points on Social scale)	NO on requiring real-time emissions monitoring of air toxics: Strongly Favors topic 8 EPA should go after China, not oil and gas industry: Strongly Favors topic 8 Lower costs by repealing onerous regulations: Strongly Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-5 points on Social scale)	Don't restrict use of solitary confinement in local jails: Strongly Favors topic 9 Appoint Judges who will enforce strict sentencing: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale)	Oppose expanding gun-free "sensitive spaces": Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Would have supported tax cuts in "Big Beautiful Bill": Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (-5 points on Social scale)	Allow local government to detain illegal immigrants: Strongly Opposes topic 12
No opinion on topic 13: Support & expand free trade (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 15: Peace through Strength (0 points on Social scale)	Deploying National Guard in cities is a last resort: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Best way to maintain peace is through a strong military: Strongly Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-5 points on Social scale)	Require photo ID to vote; keep the Electoral College: Strongly Opposes topic 16
No opinion on topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Pursue a "Best of the Above" energy plan: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (-5 points on Social scale)	No to changing marijuana designation from retail to medical: Strongly Favors topic 19 Felony possession charges should be increased for hard drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+5 points on Economic scale)	Called for a 10% across the board personnel cost cut: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Barbara Kirkmeyer is a Populist-Leaning Conservative
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