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VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background)	Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation)
Strongly Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-5 points on Social scale)	A leader in passing the state's strict abortion ban: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Favored fetal heartbeat bill banning early abortions: 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)	Supported the state's version of the Don't Say Gay bill: Strongly Opposes topic 3 Require only "biological females" in women's sports: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Favors topic 4: America was founded on Christian values (-3 points on Social scale)	Establish state policy on free expression at colleges: Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (+5 points on Economic scale)	Can't pay for Medicaid for those not meeting requirements: Strongly Opposes topic 5
No opinion on topic 6: Privatize Social Security (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (+5 points on Economic scale)	Curriculum should focus on education not indoctrination: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute (-5 points on Social scale)	We need LESS government in our lives, not more: Strongly Favors topic 8 Favored sweeping tort reform making it harder to sue: Strongly Favors topic 8
Favors topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (-3 points on Social scale)	Establish Truth in Sentencing task force to clarify process: Favors topic 9 Require unanimous jury verdicts in noncapital felony cases: Opposes topic 9 Greatly increase the penalties for fentanyl dealers : Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (+5 points on Economic scale)	I support the right of citizens to carry a concealed gun: Strongly Favors topic 10 Allow concealed carry in houses of worship: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Simplify tax system on the way to zero state income tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
No opinion on topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (0 points on Social scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 13: Support & expand free trade (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism (+5 points on Economic scale)	Together I know that we can put Louisiana first!: Strongly Favors topic 14
Favors topic 15: Peace through Strength (-3 points on Social scale)	Certify some military personnel as professional engineers: Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16: Make voter registration easier (-5 points on Social scale)	Led discriminatory Congressional redistricting effort: 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)
Strongly Opposes topic 18: Prioritize green energy (+5 points on Economic scale)	Support traditional fossil fuels while diversifying energy: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (-5 points on Social scale)	Received F from Marijuana Policy Project, against legalizing: Strongly Favors topic 19
No opinion on topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (0 points on Economic scale)	(No votes on which to base response)

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