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Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	Criminalize abortions due to genetic issues: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Employer-denied contraceptives: a win for religious freedom: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Doctors must tell women drug-induced abortion is reversible: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Staunchly anti-abortion: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Defend the most fundamental right--the right to life: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (-3 points on Economic scale)	Outreach to Navajo tribe: it's all about protecting jobs: Favors topic 2
Favors topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (+2 points on Social scale)	Repealed law banning pro-gay HIV instruction: Strongly Favors topic 3 I support traditional marriage, but let gay couples adopt: Favors topic 3 Solid conservative record on same sex marriage: Opposes topic 3
No opinion on topic 4: Keep God in the public sphere (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (-3 points on Economic scale)	Once we're all vaccinated we can get on with life: Strongly Favors topic 5 Insurance companies should cover mental health care: Favors topic 5 Medicaid only for destitute & disabled; not middle-class: Opposes topic 5 KidsCare: Protect low-income kids' healthcare: Favors topic 5 ObamaCare is a monumental failure: Strongly Opposes topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+2 points on Economic scale)	Parents have new options, we should empower them: Favors topic 7 Invest in teachers, students and K-12 public schools: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Choice and competition brings about innovation: Strongly Favors topic 7 Supported Prop 123: increase K-12 funding: Opposes topic 7 Push for education savings accounts on November ballot: Strongly Favors topic 7 Lead the nation on school choice and charters: Strongly Favors topic 7 Invest in public school teachers with tuition & bonuses: Strongly Opposes topic 7 Reward high achievement and low income schools: Favors topic 7 Partner with third sector in education: Favors topic 7 Classrooms First Initiative: end one-size-fits-all model: Favors topic 7 Option to get kids out of failing schools: Favors topic 7
Favors topic 8: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach (-3 points on Social scale)	Turn Arizona into international capital for water technology: Opposes topic 8 Eliminate three regulations for every new one: Strongly Favors topic 8 19-year drought: protect Lake Mead and Colorado River: Opposes topic 8 Keep decisions in hands of Arizonans, not EPA bureaucrats: Favors topic 8
Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-3 points on Social scale)	Decreased recidivism means a state prison can be shut down: Opposes topic 9 Crack down on drunk/drugged drivers: Strongly Favors topic 9 Fully fund rape test kits, to finally ensure justice: Strongly Favors topic 9 Appoint judges who understand impact their decisions have: Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+2 points on Economic scale)	Safe Arizona Schools Plan: more cops; more background checks: Favors topic 10 Revoke firearm permits if convicted of violent offense: Opposes topic 10 Gun tragedies would not be averted with stricter gun laws: Strongly Favors topic 10 Avoid shootings by mentally ill but respect 2nd Amendment: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Haven't raised taxes, on tax reform let's think big: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No new taxes on my watch: Strongly Opposes topic 11 No tax increases; government should live within its means: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Push income tax rates as close to zero as possible: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (-5 points on Social scale)	Supports ballot initiative to ban sanctuary cities: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Refused to grant drivers licenses to DACA recipients: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Better border security without comprehensive reform: Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale)	USMCA: new trade deal with Mexico means jobs in Arizona: Strongly Favors topic 13 Mexican border represents opportunity for increased trade: Strongly Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14: Support American Exceptionalism (+5 points on Economic scale)	Immediate halt to placement of any new Mideast refugees: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15: Expand the military (-5 points on Social scale)	Eliminate all state income taxes on military pensions: Strongly Favors topic 15 Increase tax exemption for vets: Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-5 points on Social scale)	Felony to turn in another voter's ballot: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Strongly Favors topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (+5 points on Social scale)	Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions: Strongly Favors topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Opposed Prop 127: no to utilities producing renewable energy: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Moratorium on new regulations; and review all existing ones: Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (-5 points on Social scale)	Opposes recreational legalization of marijuana: Strongly Favors topic 19 Drug addiction is an epidemic plaguing our entire country: Favors topic 19 Ramp up border patrol to end drug importation: Favors topic 19 Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+5 points on Economic scale)	Allow debts to become liens on home's equity: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Help rural small businesses get Arizonans back to work: Favors topic 20 Repeal laws to stimulate economic growth: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Problem is over-spending; so solution isn't more spending: Strongly Opposes topic 20 State government hiring freeze: Opposes topic 20 Balance budget without raising taxes: Opposes topic 20

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