Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on SenateMatch | |
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Favors
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+2 points on Social scale) | CC:Publicly fund abortions: Strongly Favors topic 1 CC:Parental notification for abortions by minors: Strongly Opposes topic 1 Pro-choice, according to PVS survey: Strongly Favors topic 1 |
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topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Women deserve the same pay as men: Favors topic 2 Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination: Favors topic 2 Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women: Favors topic 2 |
Strongly Favors
topic 3:Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(+5 points on Social scale) | We must be allies to LGBTQ community: Strongly Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 4:America was founded on Christian values
(+5 points on Social scale) | Threats in name of Christianity are religious terrorism: Strongly Opposes topic 4 |
Strongly Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Make sure every American can afford their healthcare: Strongly Favors topic 5 TERM Act: lower prescription drug costs: Favors topic 5 Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 5 Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey: Favors topic 5 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Will always fight to protect Medicare & Social Security: Strongly Opposes topic 6 |
No opinion on
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
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topic 8:Businesses have a right to pollute
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topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Strongly Opposes
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Floridians don't want more unchecked guns on our streets: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 10 Support gun-control, according to PVS survey: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer: Strongly Opposes topic 10 |
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topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale) | CC:Reverse federal income tax cuts: Favors topic 11 PVS:Increase taxes to balance budget: Favors topic 11 |
Strongly Favors
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+5 points on Social scale) | Opposes border wall, according to CC survey: Favors topic 12 PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship: Strongly Favors topic 12 Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps: Favors topic 12 |
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topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Add country of origin meat labeling to trade pact: Opposes topic 13 Implement USMCA for improved North American trade: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
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topic 14:Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang: Favors topic 14 |
No opinion on
topic 15:Peace through Strength
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topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale) | Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access: Favors topic 16 |
Strongly Favors
topic 17:Stay out of foreign wars
(+5 points on Social scale) | Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen: Favors topic 17 No military force against Iran without Congress approval: Strongly Favors topic 17 |
Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale) | PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar: Strongly Favors topic 18 PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions: Strongly Favors topic 18 Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization: Favors topic 18 Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy: Favors topic 18 |
No opinion on
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Strongly Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-5 points on Economic scale) | PVS:Federal spending for economic stimulus: Strongly Favors topic 20 Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package: Favors topic 20 |
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a Libertarian-Leaning Progressive
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