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Favors topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (+2 points on Social scale)	I don't want the government telling me how to live my life: Favors topic 1 OpEd: Claims conservationism, but enabled Arctic drilling: No opin. on topic 1
No opinion on topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (-3 points on Social scale)	Supports repeal of right to transgender bathroom choice: Opposes topic 3
Strongly Opposes topic 4: Keep God in the public sphere (+5 points on Social scale)	Good Catholic but for separation of church & state: Strongly Opposes topic 4
Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+2 points on Economic scale)	The ACA made employers hire fewer full-time employees: 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)	Fully fund education; give principals & teachers flexibility: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Fully funding education so every kid graduates with skills: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Act aggressively to support charter schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Opposes topic 8: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach (+2 points on Social scale)	Fell in love with Puget Sound's natural beauty: Opposes topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-5 points on Social scale)	End unlawful early release of prisoners: Strongly Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+2 points on Economic scale)	I support the second amendment: Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Reduced property taxes as Seattle port commission: Opposes topic 11 As port commissioner, his lean budget led to tax relief: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Opposes topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (-3 points on Social scale)	Make sure Syrians are not dangerous before allowing them in: Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale)	Expand trade and tourism; that creates jobs: Strongly Favors topic 13 Open markets in Asia for Washington-grown food: Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14: Support American Exceptionalism (+5 points on Economic scale)	Don't let compassion blind us on Syrian refugees: Strongly Favors topic 14
Favors topic 15: Expand the military (-3 points on Social scale)	Opposed Trump over attack on military family who lost son: Favors topic 15
No opinion on topic 16: Make voter registration easier (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+2 points on Economic scale)	I believe in climate change, but focus elsewhere: Opposes topic 18 Refocus Transportation Dept. on reducing traffic congestion: Opposes topic 18 Supported leasing oil drilling port for jobs benefit: Opposes topic 18 Reduced the Port of Seattle 's carbon footprint: Strongly Favors topic 18 Allow oil rigs through Port of Seattle for Arctic drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18
No opinion on topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (0 points on Economic scale)	Building a company taught me about living within a budget: Opposes topic 20 Balanced budget and fiscally responsible state government: Favors topic 20

Bill Bryant is a Moderate Libertarian Conservative
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