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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 1 out of 1 statements:
Supports economic stimulus and some parts of ObamaCare: C 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 4 out of 7 statements:
I'm not a scientists, but I can use my brain & talk to one: A on question 2
Reduce climate change by doing things we should do anyway: A on question 2
BP oil spill made me oppose offshore oil drilling: B on question 2
Open to cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions: C on question 2
$200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus: A on question 2
Propose almost $70 million on alternative energy development: C on question 2
Supports renewable energy tax credits: A on question 2
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Question 3 answer B 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 'B' from 2 out of 5 statements:
2007 & 2010: opposed ObamaCare; now supports fixing it: B on question 3
AdWatch: unwavering support of ObamaCare: A on question 3
Cover Florida: 6,000 uninsured given peace of mind: B on question 3
Cover Florida: $150 a month plan for 3.8 million uninsured: A on question 3
Expand tax-free medical savings accounts: C on question 3
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Question 4 answer D 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 'D' from 2 out of 3 statements:
No amnesty, but an earned path to citizenship: B on question 4
Seal borders; enforce laws; send illegals to back of line: D on question 4
Close the door of illegal immigration; protect our borders: D on question 4
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Question 5 answer D 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 'D' from 2 out of 3 statements:
Lift the Cuban embargo; it has failed for 50 years: D on question 5
Find a way to work with our international allies: D on question 5
2008: I don't believe in torture: C on question 5
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Question 6 answer D 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 'D' from 2 out of 7 statements:
Supports charter schools and standardized testing: B on question 6
Some public school teachers should earn $100,000: D on question 6
National testing mostly favors for-profit testing firms: D on question 6
School choice gives kids the best chance for success: B on question 6
Propose $3.8 billion to reduce class size: C on question 6
Early advocate for parental choice in education: A on question 6
Allow vouchers for any public, private or religious school: A on question 6
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Question 7 answer C 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 'C' from 2 out of 5 statements:
2006: Came out for civil unions; denied rumors he was gay: C on question 7
2010: Backed gay marriage ban; 2014: supports gay marriage: C on question 7
Opposed gay adoption; then praised Court overturning ban: B on question 7
Uphold Florida’s Defense of Marriage Act: A on question 7
Opposes banning homosexuals in the military: B on question 7
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Question 8 answer C 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 'C' from 2 out of 3 statements:
1992: Elected to State Senate on pro-environment message: C on question 8
Asked BP to pay $65M for tourism promotion, after oil spill: C on question 8
Appropriate $100 million to continue to restore Everglades: D on question 8
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Question 9 answer B 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 'B' from 1 out of 1 statements:
Opposes NAFTA; supports tariffs; opposes Fast Track: B on question 9
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