Charlie Crist MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Support for the construction of prisons or detention centers

• 2014-02-04: Chain Gang Charlie: reinstitute prisoner labor on highways
• 2010-01-10: Chain-Gang Charlie: reinstitute prison chain gangs
• 2009-12-25: Stop Turning Out Prisoners: serve at least 85% of sentence
• 2008-03-04: Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program
• 2006-11-07: Require that prisoners serve at least 85% of their sentences
• 1998-11-01: More federal prisons; more truth in sentencing

Civil Rights

Support for gun rights

• 2010-08-11: by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record
• 2010-08-11: Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms
• 2006-11-07: Strongly supports Second Amendment rights
• 1998-11-01: Repeal gun restrictions; allow concealed carry

  Ban abortions except in limited cases

• 2010-10-06: Tea Party is too extreme on outlawing abortion
• 2006-11-07: Defend parental notification rights
• 1998-11-01: Prohibit partial-birth abortion

  Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals

• 2014-02-04: 2006: Came out for civil unions; denied rumors he was gay
• 2014-01-03: 2010: Backed gay marriage ban; 2014: supports gay marriage
• 2013-05-08: I support marriage equality in Florida

  Prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

• 2010-08-11: Opposes banning homosexuals in the military

  Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 2010-08-11: Supports both federal abortion funding & judicial activism

  Support marriage rights between a man and a woman only

• 2006-11-07: Uphold Florida`s Defense of Marriage Act

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: Less

• 2009-12-25: Humble roots led to values of lower taxes & less government

  Implement national sales tax instead of income-based tax code

• 1998-11-01: Replace income tax with a flat tax or national sales tax

Education Issues

Support school vouchers

• 2012-02-14: School choice gives kids the best chance for success
• 2009-12-25: As Commissioner of Educ., implemented school accountability
• 2006-11-07: Early advocate for parental choice in education
• 1998-11-01: Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school

  Increase per pupil funding

• 2012-06-19: Vetoed merit-based pay for teachers

  Oppose school vouchers

• 2007-03-06: Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size

Environmental Issues

Support cap-and-trade programs to address industrial emissions

• 2012-06-19: Instituted state cap-and-trade by Executive Order
• 2010-01-10: Open to cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions

  Use tax incentives for wind energy development and use

• 2010-08-11: Supports renewable energy tax credits

  Eliminate tax incentives and/or subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

• 2007-03-06: Propose almost $70 million on alternative energy development

  Increase tax incentives for solar energy development and use

• 2008-03-04: $200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus

Healthcare Issues

Establish government-assisted non-profit organizations from which all taxpayers would obtain health insurance

• 2013-12-09: AdWatch: unwavering support of ObamaCare

  Reduce government involvement in the provision of health insurance for taxpayers

• 1998-11-01: Expand tax-free medical savings accounts

Immigration

Provide amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 2010-05-13: No amnesty, but an earned path to citizenship

  Oppose amnesty for undocumented individuals

• 1998-10-19: Close the door of illegal immigration; protect our borders

  Improve enforcement of existing immigration laws

• 2010-03-28: Seal borders; enforce laws; send illegals to back of line