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Deidre DeJear on VoteMatch |
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Strongly Favors
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale) | Ensure every Iowan has access to reproductive care they need: Strongly Favors topic 1 |
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No opinion on
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Strongly Favors
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+5 points on Social scale) | I stand with Trans girls, your rights are non-negotiable: Strongly Favors topic 3 |
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No opinion on
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Strongly Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Quality affordable healthcare, mental health imperative: Strongly Favors topic 5 |
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No opinion on
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-5 points on Economic scale) | It is time to fully fund our education system at every level: Strongly Opposes topic 7 |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+5 points on Social scale) | Move forward on climate change & environmental justice: Strongly Opposes topic 8 |
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Favors
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-3 points on Social scale) | Police deserve more than pat on the back and one-time bonus: Favors topic 9 |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Repeal the dangerous "stand your ground" law: Strongly Opposes topic 10 |
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Favors
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Iowans not overtaxed, issue is gross underfunding: Favors topic 11 |
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No opinion on
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
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No opinion on
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
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No opinion on
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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No opinion on
topic 15:Expand the military
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Strongly Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale) | Increase voter turnout; make voting more accessible: Strongly Favors topic 16 Ensure the protection of all Iowans' voting rights: Strongly Favors topic 16 |
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No opinion on
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Protect environment while creating renewable energy jobs: Strongly Favors topic 18 |
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Strongly Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale) | Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use, like alcohol: Strongly Opposes topic 19 |
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Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Implement a true, comprehensive economic plan: Favors topic 20 |
Deidre DeJear is a Moderate Liberal
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