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Strongly Favors topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (+5 points on Social scale)	Keep abortion legal, voters are clear on what they want: Strongly Favors topic 1
No opinion on topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (+5 points on Social scale)	Only Republican co-sponsor of state same-sex marriage bill: Strongly Favors topic 3 Delaware becomes 11th state to legalize gay marriage: Strongly Favors topic 3
No opinion on topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+2 points on Economic scale)	Remove regulatory burdens driving up the cost of service: Opposes topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (0 points on Economic scale)	Ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms : Neutral on topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (-5 points on Social scale)	Consolidate state income tax, reduce burdensome regulations: Strongly Favors topic 8
Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-3 points on Social scale)	Ensure police have resources, reduce recidivism rates: Neutral on topic 9 Cruelty to animals includes extended tethering of dogs: Favors topic 9 Criminalize unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems: Strongly Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+2 points on Economic scale)	Opposed bill requiring permit to purchase handguns: Strongly Favors topic 10 Opposed mandating safe storage of loaded firearms: Strongly Favors topic 10 Require owners of lost/stolen handguns to report it: Opposes topic 10 Add state mental health records to national database: Opposes topic 10 Opposes Democratic bill requiring permit to purchase guns: Strongly Favors topic 10
Favors topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (-3 points on Economic scale)	Working on a means test for senior property tax credits: Favors topic 11
Strongly Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+5 points on Social scale)	Allow driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants: Strongly Favors topic 12
No opinion on topic 13: Support & expand free trade (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-3 points on Social scale)	Eliminate the state income tax on veterans benefits: Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-5 points on Social scale)	Delaware should not join National Popular Vote compact: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Don't broaden disclosure requirements for political ads: Strongly Opposes topic 16
No opinion on topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 18: Prioritize green energy (-3 points on Economic scale)	Expand alternative energy research such as solar and nuclear: Favors topic 18
Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+2 points on Social scale)	Voted for bill stripping penalties for marijuana possession: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Decriminalize under-age marijuana possession: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Rated C- by NORML: don't legalize marijuana : Favors topic 19
Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+2 points on Economic scale)	Hold lawmakers and agencies accountable for their spending: Opposes topic 20

Mike Ramone is a Centrist
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