2005-06 Mass Scorecard for Gubernatorial candidate Deval PatrickPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DRAFT WEBSITE WITH INCOMPLETE VOTING RECORDS | |
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| Democratic Challenger | |
| Office: 56 Roland St., Suite 100D, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129 | |
| Phone: (617) (617) 367-2006 | |
| E-mail: info@DevalPatrick.com | |
| Website: http://www.DevalPatrick.com | |
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Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
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| Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform (Click for full text of platform section) |
Summary of related issue put to vote (Click for gubernatorial candidate's related statement) |
This candidate's stance on this issue | Party platform on this issue |
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Part I: CIVIL RIGHTS
Clause 9: Same-sex marriage |
Sep 14, 2005:Affirming marriage for heterosexuals only | Patrick: NO | Platform: NO |
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Part II: HEALTH CARE
Clause 14: Stem cell research |
May 31, 2005:Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 16 & 17: Mental health | Jul 14, 2005:Maintaining two state psychiatric hospitals | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 3 & 4: Universal coverage | Nov 3, 2005:Killing employer assessment for uninsured employees | Patrick: NO | Platform: NO |
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Part III: EDUCATION
Full Funding |
Jun 4, 2003:Allow municipal meals tax, in addition to state meals tax | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Full Funding | Jul 20, 2004:moratorium on expansion of charter schools | Patrick: NO | Platform: YES |
| Part IV: ECONOMIC GROWTH | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part V: LABOR
Clause 13: Immigrant rights |
Jan 11, 2006:Allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Part VI: HOUSING | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part VII: SOCIAL SECURITY | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part VIII: ENVIRONMENT | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part IX: CONSUMER PROTECTION | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part X: SAFETY AND CRIME
Clause 3: Death penalty |
Nov 15, 2005:Reinstating capital punishment | Patrick: NO | Platform: NO |
| Part XI: VOTING PROCEDURES | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part XII: TAXES AND SERVICES
Clause 4: Local aid |
Apr 29, 2005:Replacing restrictions on local aid allocations | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Clause 1: Condemn tax cuts | Oct 18, 2005:Postponing reduction of income tax to 5% | Patrick: YES | Platform: YES |
| Number of votes in 2005-06 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: | 9 out of 10 votes. | ||
| Summary letter grade: A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60% | A | ||
Accord with the Democratic Party Platform is determined by representatives of Mass Scorecard and has no approval by nor association with the Massachusetts Democratic Party.