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Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	Notify parents when their kids have abortions: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Exception for abortion to protect life of mother: Opposes topic 1 Ban abortion after 20 weeks: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Opposes gay marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion: Opposes topic 1 Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 1 Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 1 Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes 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 Opposes topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights (-5 points on Social scale)	Opposes gay marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Would allow LGBTQ discrimination for religious reasons: Strongly Opposes 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)
Strongly Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+5 points on Economic scale)	Sued to block ObamaCare as outside bounds of Constitution: Strongly Opposes topic 5 AdWatch: Washington is broken; including ObamaCare: Opposes topic 5 Supported repeal of ACA, individual mandate: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Favors topic 6: Privatize Social Security (+2 points on Economic scale)	Against privatization, explore raising age or means testing: Opposes topic 6 Young people can accept change; don't expect to get benefits: Strongly Favors topic 6
No opinion on topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (-5 points on Social scale)	Challenge NPS for infringing rights on federal lands: Strongly Favors topic 8 Stop EPA from pre-judging Pebble Mine: Strongly Favors topic 8 Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth: Favors topic 8 Loosen restrictions on predator control in Alaska: Strongly Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-5 points on Social scale)	2010: increased sentences & overhauled bail system: Strongly Favors topic 9 Choose Respect: address domestic violence epidemic: Strongly Favors topic 9 Death penalty for killing police officers: Favors topic 9 Don't compromise community safety with sentencing reform: Strongly Favors topic 9 Support law enforcement, according to CC survey: Favors topic 9 Let ex-cons apply freely, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale)	Right to bear arms is an individual right: Strongly Favors topic 10 Prohibit state and local governments from denying gun rights: Strongly Favors topic 10 Opposed rule reporting impaired people for background checks: Favors topic 10 Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10 Limit gun rights, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Cutting taxes will start to turn economy around: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Lowering taxes is a major win for country: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Pro-tax cuts, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 11 End the Death Tax, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (-5 points on Social scale)	Secure the border, but no pledge against amnesty: Opposes topic 12 No way should Obama give "executive amnesty" to illegals: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Reunite kids immigrating to the US with families, back home: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Shift military funding to build border wall: Strongly Opposes topic 12 For DACA citizenship with wall funding & immigration cuts: Favors topic 12 Support national emergency at the Southern border: Strongly Opposes topic 12 Pro-border security, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale)	Promote Alaska resources & tourism to the US and the world: Favors topic 13 Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank: Strongly Favors topic 13 Implement USMCA for improved North American trade: Strongly Favors topic 13
Favors topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (+2 points on Economic scale)	Served as assistant secretary of state under Condi Rice: Opposes topic 14 Inaction has its own consequences: keep options on the table: Strongly Favors topic 14 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: Favors topic 14 No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-5 points on Social scale)	Ensure a strong national defense & stand up for our veterans: Strongly Favors topic 15 Expect a protracted war against ISIS: Strongly Favors topic 15 Voted against blocking arms sale to Saudi Arabia: Strongly Favors topic 15 $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars: Favors topic 15 Secure the grid, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 15
Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-3 points on Social scale)	TV ads financed by super-PAC, both for him & against: Opposes topic 16
Opposes topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars (-3 points on Social scale)	At State Department, I pursued global terrorist regimes: Opposes topic 17 Air strikes against ISIS but means US combat troops: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Supported withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal: Strongly Favors topic 17 No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input: Opposes topic 17 Pro-Israel, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 17 President ok to use military force against Iran: Opposes topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Create an enduring energy and economic renaissance: Strongly Opposes topic 18 Climate change is both threat and benefit to Alaska: Opposes topic 18 Against any ban on hydrocarbon production: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+2 points on Social scale)	Supports legalized marijuana and leaving decision to states: Opposes topic 19 Opposed pot legalization; but willing to support voter will: Opposes topic 19 Co-sponsored SAFE Banking Act for cannabis businesses: Opposes topic 19 Co-sponsored bill directing VA to research medical marijuana: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform: Neutral on topic 19
Opposes topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (+2 points on Economic scale)	Weaken Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Dedicate $500M Wall Street restitution to teachers' pensions: Opposes topic 20 Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package: Favors topic 20

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