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Question 1 answer C on
Economy:
When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: Cutting existing programs
- B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions)
- C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions)
- D: Raising Taxes
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'C' from 3 out of 6 statements:
Last Mile program: high-speed internet for rural communities: C on question 1
Raise minimum wage from $8 to $10.50, but not $11/hour: C on question 1
Lower minimum wage for teens; maybe $7 to $9 instead of $11: B on question 1
Raise both minimum wage & Earned Income Tax Credit: C on question 1
Getting MA Back in Business: streamline rules; reduce taxes: A on question 1
Cut government spending and roll back sakes taxes: A on question 1
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Question 2 answer A on
Energy:
When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion?
- A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar
- B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions)
- C: More investment in renewable than drilling (mix of both solutions)
- D: Strong focus on offshore drilling and allowing drilling in federal lands including wildlife reserves
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'A' from 3 out of 6 statements:
Reduce carbon footprint while maintaining supply of energy: A on question 2
Develop hydropower--most cost effective renewable: A on question 2
2010: questioned global warming; 2014: yes, it's manmade: B on question 2
Helped gather signatures to repeal gas tax increase: D on question 2
Support Hydro Quebec, efficient appliances, and LED lighting: A on question 2
Renewable energy is an important investment in our future: B on question 2
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Question 3 answer C on
Healthcare:
When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion?
- A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance
- B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance
- C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance
- D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'C' from 2 out of 4 statements:
Opposed Republican bill to eliminate ObamaCare: B on question 3
Push for a state waiver from ObamaCare: C on question 3
Access to health care is a basic right: A on question 3
Eliminate mandated benefits that are more than people need: C on question 3
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Question 4 answer C on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?
- A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally
- B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions
- C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions
- D: All illegal immigrants should be deported
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'C' from 2 out of 6 statements:
Revoke MA National Guard on border due to family separation: B on question 4
Adopt Secure Communities and REAL ID standards: C on question 4
Teach English to immigrants and match up with jobs: C on question 4
Humanitarian relief for unaccompanied kids crossing border: B on question 4
Verify legal status before providing any state benefits: D on question 4
Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them: A on question 4
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Question 5 answer E on
Foreign Policy:
When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think
- B: The US should rarely listen to other countries
- C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not
- D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'E' from 0 out of 0 statements:
(No votes on which to base response)
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Question 6 answer B on
Education:
When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?
- A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level
- B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level
- C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level
- D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 4 out of 7 statements:
Update Foundation Formula for urban vs. suburban districts: C on question 6
Lift the cap on public charter schools: B on question 6
Opposes Common Core, but willing to work with federal system: B on question 6
I attended public schools, and so do my three kids: D on question 6
Pioneer Institute: promote charter schools: B on question 6
Improve public schools, plus college tuition reform: C on question 6
Teachers' unions put their own interests above students': B on question 6
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Question 7 answer B on
Social Issues:
When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion?
- A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union
- B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense
- C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages
- D: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 3 out of 4 statements:
Include gender identity in public accommodation rules: B on question 7
2010: opposed trans-gendered "bathroom bill"; 2014: it's ok: B on question 7
Supports marriage equality; gay brother is married: C on question 7
Running-mate supports existing law on gay marriage: B on question 7
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Question 8 answer B on
Environment:
Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view?
- A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity
- B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected
- C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity
- D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected
- E: Unsure
| Summary answer 'B' from 2 out of 3 statements:
Bottle bill is a money grab; don't expand it: B on question 8
Lobster fishing regulations are dangerous and burdensome: B on question 8
Protect & preserve natural resources for future generations: C on question 8
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Question 9 answer D on
Reform:
Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion?
- A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers
- B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing
- C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future
| Summary answer 'D' from 0 out of 0 statements:
(No votes on which to base response)
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