Bill Walker on VoteMatch

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Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-3 points on Social scale)	Pro-life but Lt. Gov. running mate was pro-choice: Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (-3 points on Economic scale)	Background checks for guardians of incapacitated individual: Favors topic 2
Favors topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (+2 points on Social scale)	Thinks marriage between man and woman, but uphold the law: Favors topic 3
No opinion on topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (-5 points on Economic scale)	Expand Medicaid as long as federal funds continue: Favors topic 5 Bipartisan compromise on healthcare: Favors topic 5 2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out: Strongly Favors topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+5 points on Economic scale)	Our public schools must be adequately funded: Strongly Favors topic 7 Expand voucher eligibility: Strongly Favors topic 7
No opinion on topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (0 points on Social scale)	Fisheries: science-based policy & input from stakeholders: Opposes topic 8 State should address climate change: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring: Favors topic 8 Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead: Strongly Favors topic 8
Opposes topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (+2 points on Social scale)	More resources to protect against child abuse: Favors topic 9 Restore 'Prison Industries' job skills to reduce recidivism: Opposes topic 9 SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%: Strongly Opposes topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale)	2nd Amendment establishes an individual right: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Favors topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (-5 points on Economic scale)	Proposes modest increase in income tax: Strongly Favors topic 11 Tax privately held companies not paying corporate taxes: Strongly Favors topic 11
Strongly Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+5 points on Social scale)	Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them: Strongly Favors topic 12
No opinion on topic 13: Support & expand free trade (0 points on Economic scale)	Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China: Strongly Opposes topic 13 Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: Strongly Favors topic 13
Opposes topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (-3 points on Economic scale)	Deal with budget instead of focusing on Syrian refugees: Opposes topic 14
Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-3 points on Social scale)	Friend & strong advocate for our veterans & their families: Favors topic 15 Thank our military and law enforcement for their sacrifice: Favors topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16: Make voter registration easier (+5 points on Social scale)	Modernize voter registration & vote online: Strongly Favors topic 16
No opinion on topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+2 points on Economic scale)	Develop local alternative energy sources, plus a new gasline: Favors topic 18 Increased oil production key part of energy policy: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+5 points on Social scale)	Misuse of alcohol and drugs contribute to child abuse: Opposes topic 19 Let states continue to experiment with pot: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+2 points on Economic scale)	Low oil prices mean millions in state budget deficit: Opposes topic 20 Strengthen budget savings plan: Favors topic 20 With oil prices low, we have made cuts & must cut more: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Reduced payout from Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend: Opposes topic 20 Address state economic recovery with jobs program: Strongly Favors topic 20

Bill Walker is a Moderate Libertarian Liberal
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