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topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
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Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale) | One can support both Black Lives Matter and the police: Favors topic 2 |
No opinion on
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
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topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
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Strongly Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Health care must be accessible and affordable: Strongly Favors topic 5 |
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topic 6:Privatize Social Security
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Strongly Opposes
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Fund public education so all can prosper: Strongly Opposes topic 7 |
Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+2 points on Social scale) | Upgrade and fix roads and bridges throughout WV: Opposes topic 8 |
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topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
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topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Protect WV gun owners from federal overreach: Favors topic 10 |
Favors
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Stop secret tax deals for public officials: Favors topic 11 |
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topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
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topic 13:Support & expand free trade
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topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
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topic 15:Expand the military
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topic 16:Make voter registration easier
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topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
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Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Don't turn back on coal miners, but focus on future: Strongly Favors topic 18 |
Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+2 points on Social scale) | For medical marijuana; roadside test for recreational use: Opposes topic 19 |
Strongly Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-5 points on Economic scale) | State has yet to spend most of CARES Act money: Strongly Favors topic 20 Diversify economy and ensure WV gets federal assistance: Favors topic 20 |
Ben Salango is a Moderate Liberal Populist
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