John Lynch on the Issues (original) (raw)
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Strongly Favors topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale)
Emergency contraception without a prescription: Strongly Favors topic 1
Access to emergency contraception without a prescription: Favors topic 1
Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Encourage diversity without discrimination: Opposes topic 2
Strongly Favors topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+5 points on Social scale)
Legalized gay marriage so same-sex couples have same rights: Strongly Favors topic 3
Consider civil unions for N.H.: 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)
Favors topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Expand children�s health insurance program: Favors topic 5
No opinion on topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+2 points on Economic scale)
The state should provide kids with kindergarten: Opposes topic 7
Ensure every child the opportunity for a great education: Favors topic 7
Participate in federal program Race to the Top: Favors topic 7
Opposes topic 8:
Human needs over animal rights
(+2 points on Social scale)
National forest is important for recreation and economy: Opposes topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
Maintain truth-in-sentencing law: Favors topic 9
Increase sentences for offenders agasint seniors & kids: Strongly Favors topic 9
Support NH�s current death penalty: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Keep N.H. gun laws unchanged: Strongly Favors topic 10
Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
I erased a major budget deficit without new taxes: Opposes topic 11
Opposes income tax and sales tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
I will veto any income or sales tax: Strongly Opposes topic 11
$12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants: Favors 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)
Opposes topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Enforce anti-dumping laws against unfair trade practices: Opposes topic 13
No opinion on topic 14:
Maintain US sovereignty from UN
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 15:
Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale)
Fight closing the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: Favors topic 15
Favors topic 16:
Stricter limits on political campaign funds
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Restrinct campaign donations, but not campaign spending: Favors topic 16
No opinion on topic 17:
Stay out of Iran
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
25% renewable sources by 2025: Strongly Favors topic 18
Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025: Strongly Favors topic 18
Favors topic 19:
Never legalize marijuana
(-3 points on Social scale)
Decriminalize marijuana once concerns are addressed: Opposes topic 19
30 years for manufacturers of meth: Strongly Favors topic 19
Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Proposes budget that cuts programs and doesn't raise taxes: Opposes topic 20