Election 2008: Candidate Viewpoints
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A dramatic shift is needed
Reducing our dependency on foreign oil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are the two most important domestic and international issues. Reducing our dependency on foreign oil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are the two most important domestic and international iss... more
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GetOurTroopsOut.com
Get all our troops out of Iraq within a year.
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We didn't have to go to war
I reject the idea of war as an instrument of policy.
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Not for profit is the way to go
Insurance companies make money NOT providing health care.
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The consequences are dire
We've been talking for decades, but done nothing.
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No clear exit strategy
My concern wasn't the effectiveness of the U.S. military, but rather the aftermath once we deposed Saddam Hussein.
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Every human life is precious
The sanctity of life is an important issue, because I believe it defines our culture.
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We can all agree on this
We have a responsibility to take good care of this planet.
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Marriage means something
I'm a traditionalist when it comes to marriage.
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The 2nd Amendment is about basic freedom
Every American has the right to protect himself, his family and his property.
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Health crisis, not health care crisis
Eighty percent of our health care costs in America are related to chronic disease, largely driven by three behaviors: over eating, under exercising and smoking. Eighty percent of our health care costs in America are related to chronic disease, largely driven by three behaviors: over eating, und... more
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Must leave with honor, victory
None of us want to be there, we all want to get home as quickly as possible, but we are there.
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Many have anxiety about the future
No matter how hard they work, they aren't getting much farther ahead.
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School should not dictate prayer
Should the school tell kids they have to pray? Absolutely not.
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A political football
The real question is this: should tax payers fund embryonic research?
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Fair tax creates level playing field
It's fair, flat, finite and family friendly.
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Rule books are there for a reason
How we deal with people we capture is in essence giving a license for those people to deal with our own soldiers.
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Weapons of mass instruction
I'm a strong believer in music and arts programs in schools, and every student should have access to them.
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One of the great moral issues today
It says something about the character of our country, what we're willing to do about people waking up wondering how they will feed and clothe their children. It says something about the character of our country, what we're willing to do about people waking up wondering how they will fee... more
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Our healthcare system is dysfunctional
There are no little solutions to it. The only solution is to have universal healthcare.
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