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Opposes
topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Supports a 15-week federal abortion ban, not yet for 6-week: Opposes topic 1 Exceptions for rape, incest and life-threatening emergencies: Opposes topic 1 |
Favors
topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| The diversity of our city is a strength for us: Favors topic 2 |
Favors
topic 3: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Country should be pro-equal rights for LGBTQ community: Favors topic 3 Expanding "Don't Say Gay" to all grades is excessive: Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4: America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Most important part of my day is time I spend with Jesus: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Favors
topic 5: Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Focus on healthy lifestyle through physical fitness: Favors 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)
| Miami has always led on school choice: Strongly Favors topic 7 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 8: Businesses have a right to pollute
(+5 points on Social scale)
| Supports cryptocurrency but it needs to be regulated: Strongly Opposes topic 8 |
Strongly Favors
topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Didn't defund police, grew force to largest in Miami history: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| Cities with the strictest gun laws have the most homicides: Strongly Opposes topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Reduced taxes to lowest level ever and we grew by 12%: Strongly Opposes topic 11 Lower taxes to the lowest level in recorded history: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Favors
topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+2 points on Social scale)
| Connect immigration to employment, declining birth rate: Neutral on topic 12 Aggressive policies adversely impact small businesses : Favors topic 12 |
Opposes
topic 13: Support & expand free trade
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Defends embargo on Cuba; doesn't think it's cruel: Opposes topic 13 China is a threat; get US companies out: Opposes topic 13 |
Strongly Favors
topic 14: Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Parents came here for freedom; experienced American Dream: Strongly Favors topic 14 I believe America is still a shining city on a hill: Strongly Favors topic 14 |
Favors
topic 15: Peace through Strength
(-3 points on Social scale)
| US should consider potential military action in Cuba: Favors topic 15 |
Favors
topic 16: Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale)
| No need for a police force to investigate election fraud: Favors topic 16 AdWatch BankYourVote: Vote early, in-person, or by mail: Favors topic 16 |
Opposes
topic 17: Stay out of foreign wars
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Asks "What's a Uyghur?" during interview : Neutral on topic 17 Military aid to Ukraine, with NATO equal burden: Opposes topic 17 |
Strongly Favors
topic 18: Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| Climate change is a serious threat; reduce emissions : Strongly Favors topic 18 |
No opinion on
topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug
(0 points on Social scale)
| Federal cannabis policy needs to catch up with the states: Strongly Opposes topic 19 Companies in China spawn fentanyl precursors for cartels: Strongly Favors topic 19 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Vowed to make Miami bitcoin hub; as mayor, paid in bitcoin: Strongly Opposes topic 20 Reduce spending and taxes: Opposes topic 20 |