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VoteMatch Question & Answer
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Favors
topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+2 points on Social scale)
| I don't want the government telling me how to live my life: Favors topic 1
OpEd: Claims conservationism, but enabled Arctic drilling: No opin. on topic 1 |
No opinion on
topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Supports repeal of right to transgender bathroom choice: Opposes topic 3 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 4:
Keep God in the public sphere
(+5 points on Social scale)
| Good Catholic but for separation of church & state: Strongly Opposes topic 4 |
Opposes
topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| The ACA made employers hire fewer full-time employees: Opposes topic 5 |
No opinion on
topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Fully fund education; give principals & teachers flexibility: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Fully funding education so every kid graduates with skills: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Act aggressively to support charter schools: Strongly Favors topic 7 |
Opposes
topic 8:
Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Fell in love with Puget Sound's natural beauty: Opposes topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| End unlawful early release of prisoners: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
Favors
topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| I support the second amendment: Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Reduced property taxes as Seattle port commission: Opposes topic 11
As port commissioner, his lean budget led to tax relief: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Opposes
topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Make sure Syrians are not dangerous before allowing them in: Opposes topic 12 |
Strongly Favors
topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Expand trade and tourism; that creates jobs: Strongly Favors topic 13
Open markets in Asia for Washington-grown food: Favors topic 13 |
Strongly Favors
topic 14:
Support American Exceptionalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Don't let compassion blind us on Syrian refugees: Strongly Favors topic 14 |
Favors
topic 15:
Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Opposed Trump over attack on military family who lost son: Favors topic 15 |
No opinion on
topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
No opinion on
topic 17:
Avoid foreign entanglements
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| I believe in climate change, but focus elsewhere: Opposes topic 18
Refocus Transportation Dept. on reducing traffic congestion: Opposes topic 18
Supported leasing oil drilling port for jobs benefit: Opposes topic 18
Reduced the Port of Seattle 's carbon footprint: Strongly Favors topic 18
Allow oil rigs through Port of Seattle for Arctic drilling: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
No opinion on
topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
No opinion on
topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(0 points on Economic scale)
| Building a company taught me about living within a budget: Opposes topic 20
Balanced budget and fiscally responsible state government: Favors topic 20 |