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Abortion
Ben Ray Lujan: Roe v. Wade is law of the land; should not be overturned.
Ben Ray Lujan: Ensure that abortion remains safe and legal.
Ben Ray Lujan: NARAL Endorsement: Has a 100% pro-choice record.
Bob Walsh: Right to privacy including all medical treatments.
Gary Johnson: Personal aversion but recognizes as law of the land.
Gavin Clarkson: Oppose taxpayer funded abortions, & Planned Parenthood.
Gavin Clarkson: Ban late-term abortions; no tax dollars to fund abortions.
Mark Ronchetti: Unborn babies just happen to be living inside their mother.
Mark Ronchetti: Oppose late term abortion, support ban on federal funding.
Mark Ronchetti: No federal funding for abortion.
Martin Heinrich: Legal without restrictions, including Planned Parenthood.
Mick Rich: Abortion rips the moral fabric of our nation.
Mick Rich: Sees abortion as a divisive tragedy that must be stopped.
Mick Rich: Life begins at conception; de-fund Planned Parenthood.
Nella Domenici: Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare, but limited.
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Budget & Economy
Bob Walsh: Need surplus, not balanced budget, to reduce national debt.
Gary Johnson: Cut government spending by 20%.
Gary Johnson: Cut taxes and cut spending.
Gavin Clarkson: Frack China: Seize Treasury bonds held by Communist China.
Gavin Clarkson: Support Penny Plan: cut spending by 2% for 5 years in a row.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Create a "One-Stop-Shop" Business Portal to cut red tape.
Mark Ronchetti: COVID: Responsibly re-open economy, help small businesses.
Martin Heinrich: Measure distribution of growth, not just overall GDP growth.
Mick Rich: Government red tape destroys job growth.
Nella Domenici: She will protect taxpayers from wasteful spending.
Nella Domenici: We suffer from inflation due to massive federal spending.
Nella Domenici: Spending taxpayer dollars is not solution to every problem.
Ben Ray Lujan: Budget cuts jeopardize our nation's economic competitiveness.
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Civil Rights
Ben Ray Lujan: Graded "A" by Center for Freethought Equality.
Ben Ray Lujan: Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act.
Ben Ray Lujan: Create true partnerships with Tribal communities.
Ben Ray Lujan: Navajo Equality endorsement; indigenous LGBTQ advocates.
Gavin Clarkson: Organizations such as Black Lives Matter divide this country.
Mick Rich: Public leaders need to set example to help diffuse racism.
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Corporations
Gary Johnson: Scrap Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections.
Martin Heinrich: Fund Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections.
Mick Rich: Less government oversight but more federal funding.
Mick Rich: Roll back Dodd-Frank and CFPB consumer protections.
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Crime
Ben Ray Lujan: End for-profit prisons, cash bail, mandatory minimums.
Ben Ray Lujan: Voted for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020.
Bob Walsh: Police should not be allowed to arrest without a warrant.
Mark Ronchetti: Strongly opposes efforts to defund the police.
Mark Ronchetti: Federal laws have teeth; we will go after criminals.
Mark Ronchetti: COVID: relief bill releases violent criminals from prison.
Mark Ronchetti: Welcomes federal intervention against violent crime.
Mark Ronchetti: Federal economic relief would free violent criminals.
Mark Ronchetti: Opposed to defunding the police.
Nella Domenici: Back law enforcement with support and resources.
Nella Domenici: Enforce laws so violent offenders face dire consequences.
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Drugs
Ben Ray Lujan: Change approach to minor non-violent marijuana arrests.
Ben Ray Lujan: Hold opioid manufacturers accountable for role in epidemic.
Ben Ray Lujan: Co-sponsored federal decriminalization of marijuana bill.
Gavin Clarkson: Supports local drug courts & opioid treatment.
Martin Heinrich: It's time to legalize marijuana.
Mick Rich: Ending illegal drugs crossing the border will be #1 priority.
Mick Rich: Opposes legalizing recreational use.
Martin Heinrich: Rated A- by NORML: the War on Drugs has not made us safer.
Ben Ray Lujan: Remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act.
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Education
Ben Ray Lujan: Dismantle skyrocketing costs of higher education.
Bob Walsh: Taxpayers shouldn't help pay off existing student loans.
Gary Johnson: Competition improves choices.
Gary Johnson: Cut Pell grants; eliminate all student loans.
Gavin Clarkson: Concealed carry in the classroom for select teachers.
Gavin Clarkson: Constitution doesn't mention education, so keep feds out.
Gavin Clarkson: YOU agree to pay back student loans, not the taxpayers.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Focus on best education within our public school system.
Mark Ronchetti: Give parents opportunity to choose the right public school.
Martin Heinrich: Privatization especially hurts rural schools.
Martin Heinrich: Address the significant loss in value of Pell Grants.
Mick Rich: Supports vouchers, savings accounts, & scholarship programs.
Mick Rich: Let Pell grants cover job training.
Nella Domenici: Helped create charter schools, are all about optionality.
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Energy & Oil
Allen Weh: Explore every potential energy source, including oil & gas.
Ben Ray Lujan: Invest in and expand renewable energy projects.
Ben Ray Lujan: Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal.
Gary Johnson: Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role.
Gavin Clarkson: Opposes Green New Deal; no fracking bans.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Unabashed support of the Green New Deal.
Mark Ronchetti: Strongly opposes ban on fracking, safely done for 60 years.
Mark Ronchetti: Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy.
Mark Ronchetti: All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources.
Mark Ronchetti: 50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands.
Mark Ronchetti: Pro fracking and continue to use cost effective oil and gas.
Martin Heinrich: Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change.
Mick Rich: Make public lands accessible for energy production.
Mick Rich: Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs.
Mick Rich: Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence.
Mick Rich: Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies.
Tom Udall: Do it all, do it right.
Nella Domenici: Will support an all-of-the-above approach to energy.
Nella Domenici: Opposes radical climate change agenda.
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Environment
Allen Weh: Balance between conservation and welfare of human beings.
Gary Johnson: EPA has an important role to play.
Mark Ronchetti: Oppose environmental extremism; it crushes middle class.
Mark Ronchetti: The Green New Deal is about socialism.
Martin Heinrich: EPA needed to protect health & well-being.
Mick Rich: Protects environment with sustainable construction.
Mick Rich: Wants commercial use of natural resources on federal lands.
Mick Rich: Cost-benefit analyses for environmental improvement projects.
Mick Rich: Environment is fragile, but businesses are overregulated.
Tom Udall: A founder of bipartisan International Conservation Caucus.
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Families & Children
Martin Heinrich: Early supporter of gay marriage.
Mick Rich: Vote for opportunities to build jobs and help families.
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Foreign Policy
Allen Weh: Jihadi terrorists are face of evil that threatens our nation.
Ben Ray Lujan: Congress should reassert authority over foreign policy.
Gavin Clarkson: Declare independence from Communist China.
Nella Domenici: The Israel-Hamas war is as much ours as it is Israel's.
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Free Trade
Ben Ray Lujan: Reckless trade wars have raised prices on everyday items.
Gary Johnson: Tariffs hurt U.S. industries.
Gavin Clarkson: Free trade is only free if it's truly fair.
Gavin Clarkson: Supports "America First" trade policies.
Mark Ronchetti: Review trade agreements; put American worker first.
Mark Ronchetti: Protect jobs and national security before trading with China.
Martin Heinrich: Tariffs are sledgehammer where surgical approach needed.
Mick Rich: Current trade with China is not fair;impose tariffs.
Ben Ray Lujan: Trump's tariffs are attacks on working families.
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Government Reform
Allen Weh: Political spending is free speech: don't limit it.
Ben Ray Lujan: No campaign money from NRA, nor other company lobbyists.
Gary Johnson: Let corporations donate as much money as they want.
Gary Johnson: Voter ID disproportionately restricts Hispanic voters.
Gavin Clarkson: Getting government out of the way will grow economy.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Supports same day voter registration & early voting.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: No campaign money from company lobbying groups.
Martin Heinrich: Overturn Citizens United via Democracy for All Amendment.
Martin Heinrich: Voter ID disproportionately affects minority communities.
Mick Rich: The government is killing our jobs with regulations.
Tom Udall: Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees.
Tom Udall: Abolish Electoral College; extend vote to DC & territories.
Tom Udall: Introduced amendment to reverse Citizens United.
Tom Udall: Fought for filibuster reform: favors the talking filibuster.
Nella Domenici: Against never-ending regulations imposing costly compliance.
Nella Domenici: Important to enact laws that only eligible citizens vote.
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Gun Control
Ben Ray Lujan: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority.
Gary Johnson: More gun laws make us less safe.
Gavin Clarkson: No ban on assault weapons; defend 2nd amendment.
Gavin Clarkson: Self-defense is a God-given fundamental human right.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Refused to certify proposed petition on new gun control law.
Mark Ronchetti: Gun owner and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.
Mark Ronchetti: Opposes a ban of semi-automatic rifles.
Mark Ronchetti: Supports 2nd amendment and background checks.
Martin Heinrich: Ban bump stocks; ban sales to federal no-fly list.
Mick Rich: 2nd Amendment is a God-given right.
Mick Rich: Supports 2nd Amendment rights including "assault rifles".
Mick Rich: Background checks on all firearm purchases, no exceptions.
Mick Rich: No restrictions on semi-automatic weapons nor silencers.
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Health Care
Allen Weh: The IRS should not supervise ObamaCare.
Ben Ray Lujan: Cancer diagnosis shouldn't lead to bankruptcy or home loss.
Ben Ray Lujan: Supports $100 million to expand children's healthcare.
Ben Ray Lujan: Increased funding for birth control and related services.
Ben Ray Lujan: Co-sponsor of Medicare for All.
Bob Walsh: Eliminate Federal healthcare, including Medicare & Medicaid.
Gary Johnson: Free-market approach to health coverage instead of ObamaCare.
Gavin Clarkson: No single-payer; repeal ObamaCare.
Gavin Clarkson: Competition and choice are only options to lower costs.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Supports national health insurance plan and Medicare-for-All.
Mark Ronchetti: Opposes government-run Medicare for All, socialist ideas.
Mark Ronchetti: Against single payer, patients would lose their doctors.
Mark Ronchetti: Absolute no to government single payer health care.
Martin Heinrich: No Medicare work rules; support ObamaCare.
Michelle Lujan-Grisham: Against religious exemptions for medical professionals.
Mick Rich: Reinstate free market model for health insurance.
Mick Rich: Wants to replace Obama Care with free market insurance.
Mick Rich: Allow insurance plans to be sold across state lines.
Mick Rich: Restore a free-market approach to health insurance.
Tom Udall: Protect Medicare & Medicaid to preserve retirement security.
Nella Domenici: Protect Medicare for retirees; no to Medicare for All.
Nella Domenici: Prioritize lower prescription drug costs, and mental health.
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Homeland Security
Allen Weh: Oxymoron to cut military spending while al-Qaeda is growing.
Allen Weh: AdWatch: ISIL terrorist is face of evil that threatens us.
Ben Ray Lujan: Key mission to fight for veterans access to health care.
Ben Ray Lujan: Reverse past & present LGBTQ discrimination in military.
Bob Walsh: Threat from terrorism is government trampling on our rights.
Mark Ronchetti: Increased defense spending brings jobs to state.
Mark Ronchetti: Protect veterans benefits, wider array of services.
Mick Rich: Strong military is essential for our protection.
Mick Rich: Military & 1st responders deserve best training & equipment.
Mick Rich: Department of Veteran Affairs is a shameful failure.
Tom Udall: Co-wrote 21st Century G.I. Bill to help returning veterans.
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Immigration
Ben Ray Lujan: Comprehensive immigration reform must be fair and just.
Ben Ray Lujan: Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers.
Gavin Clarkson: I support not just the wall, but a high-tech wall.
Gavin Clarkson: Oppose amnesty and path to citizenship, with exceptions.
Gavin Clarkson: End birthright citizenship; oppose amnesty.
Maggie Toulouse Oliver: Border policy should treat people like humans.
John Sanchez: Combat employment of illegals, after caught doing so.
Mark Ronchetti: Against amnesty, close the asylum loophole.
Mark Ronchetti: Eliminate sanctuary city laws around the country.
Mark Ronchetti: Amnesty incentivizes even more illegal immigration.
Mark Ronchetti: Opposes illegal immigration and sanctuary cities.
Martin Heinrich: Arizona anti-immigrant law is racial profiling.
Martin Heinrich: Arizona anti-immigrant law is racial profiling.
Martin Heinrich: Tough but fair path to earned citizenship, including DACA.
Mick Rich: Border Patrol lacks manpower for drug import corridor.
Mick Rich: Wants immigration pattern stopped before considering pathway.
Mick Rich: We can only accept so many immigrants, but let's negotiate.
Mick Rich: New policy on applicant merit, not family relationships.
Mick Rich: Illegals must leave & apply for citizenship like anyone.
Nella Domenici: Erect physical barriers; reinstate "Remain in Mexico".
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Jobs
Ben Ray Lujan: Republicans blocking bills to end pay discrimination.
Ben Ray Lujan: Unions built the middle class in our country.
Ben Ray Lujan: Raise the minimum wage, lower taxes for working families.
Gary Johnson: Eliminate federal minimum wage instead of raising it.
Mark Ronchetti: Lowering taxes for small business will create jobs.
Mark Ronchetti: Supports right to work laws.
Martin Heinrich: Raise minimum wage from $7.25 to $15.
Mick Rich: Remove regulations that discourage hiring, like minimum wage.
Tom Udall: AdWatch: Protect jobs at military bases & national labs.
Tom Udall: Supports the Paycheck Fairness Act: equal pay for equal work.
Nella Domenici: Higher minimum wage loses jobs .
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Principles & Values
Ben Ray Lujan: Assistant Speaker of US House; son of speaker of NM House.
Gary Johnson: Endorsed by Rand Paul; asks Dem to drop out of Senate race.
Gary Johnson: Fiscally conservative and socially cool.
Gavin Clarkson: Christian, conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-Israel.
Gavin Clarkson: Had to prove New Mexico is a state to get married.
Gavin Clarkson: Democratic processes can include voices of religious people.
Heather Wilson: AdWatch: Third generation Air Force.
Mark Ronchetti: Senator should put the people of New Mexico first.
Mark Ronchetti: Hate for opponents can't be stronger than love of New Mexico.
Mark Ronchetti: America the greatest nation on Earth, not afraid to say so.
Mark Ronchetti: A proud New Mexican conservative.
Mick Rich: Grid header.
Tom Udall: Lost campaigns in 1982 and 1988 before winning in 1998.
Nella Domenici: Daughter of late Sen. Pete Domenici.
Nella Domenici: Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign.
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Social Security
Allen Weh: Prioritize cuts to fast-growing entitlements.
Bob Walsh: Transition to a voluntary system as soon as possible.
Gary Johnson: Some or all of Social Security should be privatized.
Gavin Clarkson: Put the Trust Fund in a lockbox with no government key.
Martin Heinrich: Signed Social Security Protectors Pledge.
Tom Udall: If you paid into system, you can rely on benefits.
Ben Ray Lujan: Privatization means gutting the promise our seniors earned.
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Tax Reform
Ben Ray Lujan: Voted against 2017 tax cuts as fiscally irresponsible.
Gavin Clarkson: Pass payroll tax cut, make permanent full expensing.
Mark Ronchetti: Against government raising taxes & reaching into our lives.
Martin Heinrich: Trump tax cuts do little for working families.
Mick Rich: Low taxes creates job opportunities.
Mick Rich: No need for businesses to make decisions based on taxes.
Mick Rich: Support Trump tax bill; 80% get a pay cut.
Mick Rich: Trump tax cuts stimulated investment & job creation.
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Technology
Allen Weh: Joint federal-state grants for water infrastructure projects.
Ben Ray Lujan: LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure.
Ben Ray Lujan: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico.
Gary Johnson: Left NM with new highways and a billion-dollar surplus.
Gary Johnson: Opposes Net Neutrality; government shouldn't regulate.
Martin Heinrich: Supports Net Neutrality; reverse FCC's repeal.
Martin Heinrich: More federal spending on transportation infrastructure.
Martin Heinrich: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico.
Mick Rich: Rebuilding crumbling infrastructure will create employment.
Mick Rich: Move funds from useless programs to rebuild infrastructure.
Mick Rich: More federal spending on infrastructure repair.
Tom Udall: FactCheck: Los Alamos budget stable but Recession cost jobs.
Tom Udall: Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico.
Martin Heinrich: Federal funds for semiconductor manufacturing in NM.
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War & Peace
Allen Weh: Nuclear Iran is unacceptable to Israel and US.
Gavin Clarkson: Get out of Afghanistan; stay out of Syria.
Gavin Clarkson: Need evidence & Congressional approval to trike North Korea.
Tom Udall: Chemical weapons are despicable, but avoid Syrian civil war.
Nella Domenici: Hamas must be destroyed; Israel-Hamas war is ours too.
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Welfare & Poverty
Ben Ray Lujan: End "lunch shaming" for students who can't afford lunch.
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