Anthony Ehresmann's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Ohio State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | a) Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life? | ||
| Yes | b) Should abortion be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy? | ||
| Yes | c) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| Yes | d) Should abortion be legal when the life of the woman is endangered? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support requiring parental notification before an abortion is performed on a minor? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support requiring parental consent before an abortion is performed on a minor? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods? | ||
| No | h) Do you support abstinence-only sexual education programs? | ||
| Roe v. Wade has been settled law for more than 30 years, and Government has a responsibility to regulate in this area. I support parental notification, banning late-term abortions, and conscience clauses for medical and faith workers. I would never personally offer abortion as advice. This decision should ultimately be made by the woman in accordance with her faith and in consultation with her doctor and family. I also believe there are people of good will on both sides of the issue and we ought to work together to support and promote adoption as an alternative to abortion. | |||
1) State SpendingIndicate what state funding levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category- you can use a number more than once.2) State TaxesIndicate what state tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one level per category- you can use a number more than once.3) Budget StabilizationIndicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Ohio's budget.
| Slightly Decrease | a) Education (higher) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | b) Education (K-12) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | c) Environment | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Health care | ||
| Maintain Status | e) Law enforcement | ||
| Maintain Status | f) Transportation and highway infrastructure | ||
| Slightly Increase | g) Welfare | ||
| Slightly Decrease | h) Other or expanded categories | ||
| Maintain Status | a) Alcohol taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | b) Cigarette taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | c) Corporate taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | d) Gasoline taxes | ||
| Slightly Decrease | e) Property taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | f) Sales taxes | ||
| Maintain Status | g) Income taxes (low-income families) | ||
| Maintain Status | h) Income taxes (middle-income families) | ||
| Slightly Increase | i) Income taxes (high-income families) | ||
| Slightly Decrease | j) Other or expanded categories | ||
| Yes | a) Issuing the early release of certain non-violent offenders | ||
| No | b) Increasing tuition rates at public universities | ||
| No | c) Instituting mandatory furloughs and layoffs for state employees | ||
| No | d) Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients | ||
| No | e) Privatizing certain government services | ||
| I am a fiscal conservative. Bigger Government is not a better government, I want a smartly run government. I am a free market advocate and of business that plays by the rules. I believe that lower taxes can encourage economic growth. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. We are going to have to make hard choices to bring spending in line with current revenue levels. | |||
| We are going to have to make hard choices to bring spending in line with "current" revenue levels. | |||
| We are going to have to make hard choices to bring spending in line with "current" revenue levels | |||
c) Do you support limits on the following types of contributions to candidates for state government?
| Yes | a) Do you support limits on the number of terms for Ohio governors? | ||
| No | b) Do you support limits on the number of terms for Ohio state legislators? | ||
| No | 1) Individual | ||
| Yes | 2) Political Action Committee | ||
| Yes | 3) Corporate | ||
| No | 4) Political Party | ||
| Yes | d) Should candidates for state office be encouraged to meet voluntary spending limits? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information? | ||
| f) Other or expanded principles | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders, such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment? | ||
| Yes | c) Should the possession of small amounts of marijuana be decriminalized? | ||
| No | d) Should minors accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as adults? | ||
| Yes | e) Should minors who send sexually-explicit or nude photos by cell phone face criminal charges? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| Federal, State and Local police should enter into shared Admin. agreements on the enforcement of immigration laws now and should be part of any future reform of U.S. law going forward. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support increased state funding for job-training programs that re-train displaced workers? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support providing financial incentives to the private sector for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support increased spending on infrastructure projects for the purpose of job creation? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support the construction of passenger rail lines between Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support providing direct financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure? | ||
| We have challenges if we're going to remain a great State. The most important of our challenges is getting Ohio's economy moving again; people are struggling to make ends meet. I want to ensure that we leave them an Ohio that is financially stronger and independent. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. Cutting red tape and still maintaining oversight regulations will make Ohio stronger and more attractive to business. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support national education standards? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support requiring public schools to administer high school exit exams? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support adding more days to Ohio's 180-day school calendar? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support using a merit pay system for teachers? | ||
| No | e) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support the state government providing college students with financial aid? | ||
| No | g) Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Ohio high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities? | ||
| I'm passionate about improving the quality of our public schools. Accountability and high standards are paramount. I support choice through charter schools. I will work to ensure that all children have access to a quality education and common sense funding of our school system. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of alternative energy? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support state funding for the development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support providing financial incentives to farms that produce biofuel crops? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support state funding for improvements to Ohio's energy infrastructure? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support state funding for open space preservation? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change? | ||
| I support a common-sense environmental policy that will help to reduce pollution and preserve our precious resources. I realize that without action, future generations will be left to clean up the mess we leave behind. In order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, I support the appropriate development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear, and geothermal. | |||
| No | a) Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns? | ||
| No | b) Do you support requiring background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support allowing individuals to carry concealed guns? | ||
| No | d) Do you support requiring a license for gun possession? | ||
| I am a gun owner and avid hunter. I support the Second Amendment and believe that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms as a basic constitutional liberty. I support safe and responsible gun ownership. | |||
| No | a) Do you support a universally-accessible, publicly-administered health insurance option? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support expanding access to health care through commercial health insurance reform? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support interstate health insurance compacts? | ||
| No | d) Should individuals be required to purchase health care insurance? | ||
| No | e) Do you support monetary limits on damages that can be collected in malpractice lawsuits? | ||
| No | f) Do you support legalizing physician-assisted suicide in Ohio? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support allowing doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes? | ||
| all Ohioans deserve health care coverage without raising taxes or increased government spending or that would overall lower the quality of care. I support driving down costs and making it easier for people to purchase affordable insurance. I'm not completely opposed to a public option having used public healthcare around the world without problem. The number one thing the U.S. can do to bring down the cost of healthcare is to removed the antitrust exemption of insurance companies. | |||
| Yes | a) Should marriage only be between one man and one woman? | ||
| Yes | b) Should Ohio allow same-sex couples to form civil unions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support state funding for stem cell research? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support state funding for embryonic stem cell research? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the state's use of affirmative action? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Ohio's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Yes | g) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Ohio's anti-discrimination laws? | ||
| Equal rights and protection for all Ohioans. | |||
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