Karin Housley on SenateMatch

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Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	I've fought hard for our unborn: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Pro-choice advocates don't represent state's everyday values: Opposes topic 1 CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges: Opposes topic 1 CC:De-fund Planned Parenthood: Opposes topic 1 CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly Opposes topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (+5 points on Economic scale)	If women are empowered and independent they don't need laws: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Favors topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (+2 points on Social scale)	Pitched for gay rights but no specifics: Favors 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)
Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+2 points on Economic scale)	Buy health insurance like we do our car insurance: Strongly Opposes topic 5 Examine and revamp failed health investigations: Favors topic 5 Repeal healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: 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)	I'm a school choice person: Strongly Favors topic 7 Work together to improve the public school system: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach (-5 points on Social scale)	Opposes too much regulation & bureaucracy: Strongly Favors topic 8 Unequivocal support for PolyMet copper-nickel mine: Strongly Favors topic 8
Opposes topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (+2 points on Social scale)	Rehabilitative programs in prisons cut down on recidivism: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Fight to end criminal elderly abuse in senior care homes: Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+2 points on Economic scale)	Reasonable ban on bump stocks: Opposes topic 10 No background checks nor buyers' waiting periods: Strongly Favors topic 10 Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated: Favors topic 10 Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Supporter of Trump tax reform bill; jobs are being created: Opposes topic 11 Economy will boom with more tax reform and deregulations: Strongly Opposes topic 11 CC:Make federal income tax cuts permanent: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+2 points on Social scale)	Supports path to legal status for DREAMers: Favors topic 12 Backs pathway to citizenship for DREAMers: Strongly Favors topic 12 Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey: Strongly Opposes 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: Support American Exceptionalism (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 15: Expand the military (-3 points on Social scale)	Put veteran programs in place for active and retired: Favors topic 15 CC:Secure the grid against terrorism: Favors topic 15
Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-3 points on Social scale)	Supports Citizens United: let corporations participate: Strongly Opposes topic 16 Switch from partisan way of governing back to compromise: Favors topic 16
Opposes topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (-3 points on Social scale)	Pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal: Favors topic 17 Supports Trump's prioritizing of American interests abroad: Opposes topic 17 CC:Keep alliance with Israel: Opposes topic 17
Favors topic 18: Prioritize green energy (-3 points on Economic scale)	Paris Climate Accord would cost trillions & kill jobs: Strongly Favors topic 18 Diverse portfolio of energy: wind, solar, fossil fuels: Opposes topic 18 Increase Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard to 50%: Strongly Favors topic 18
Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+2 points on Social scale)	Legalize limited forms of medical marijuana: Opposes topic 19 Focus opioid resources on prevention, treatment, & education: Opposes topic 19
No opinion on topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (0 points on Economic scale)	Small business needs lower taxes, less government to survive: Favors topic 20 CC:Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Opposes topic 20

Karin Housley is a Moderate Libertarian Conservative
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