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Jennifer Wexton on VoteMatch |
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Strongly Favors
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale) | Women's access to reproductive and contraceptive services: Strongly Favors topic 1 CC:Publicly fund abortions: Strongly Favors topic 1 CC:No parental notification for abortions by minors: Favors topic 1 Pro-choice, according to PVS survey: Strongly Favors topic 1 |
Strongly Favors
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Ensure women doing the same job as men receive equal pay: Strongly Favors topic 2 |
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topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+5 points on Social scale) | CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right: Strongly 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) |
Strongly Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Healthcare is a right; supports expanding Medicaid: Strongly Favors topic 5 Expanded Medicaid to 300,000 Virginians in the coverage gap: Strongly Favors topic 5 Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: Strongly Favors topic 5 Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey: Favors topic 5 |
No opinion on
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
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Strongly Opposes
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Every child deserves a world-class public education: Strongly Opposes topic 7 |
No opinion on
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
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topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
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Strongly Opposes
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Platform of gun reform in district where NRA has HQ: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Mandatory background checks on gun purchases: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Endorsed by the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Ban bump stocks; close the gun show loophole: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey: Opposes topic 10 Support gun-control, according to PVS survey: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer: Strongly Opposes topic 10 |
Favors
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-3 points on Economic scale) | CC:Reverse federal income tax cuts: Favors topic 11 PVS:Increase taxes to balance budget: Favors topic 11 |
Strongly Favors
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+5 points on Social scale) | Comprehensive reform instead of fear-mongering tactics: Strongly Favors topic 12 Strongly opposes citizenship question on the 2020 Census: Favors topic 12 Opposes border wall, according to CC survey: Favors topic 12 PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship: Strongly Favors topic 12 Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps: Favors topic 12 |
Strongly Favors
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale) | Open markets help business, not tariffs: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
No opinion on
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
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Opposes
topic 15:Expand the military
(+2 points on Social scale) | CC:No additional spending on securing the grid: Opposes topic 15 |
Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale) | Fight Russia's election hacks via social media disclaimers: Favors topic 16 Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access: Favors topic 16 |
Strongly Favors
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(+5 points on Social scale) | No military force against Iran without Congress approval: Strongly Favors topic 17 |
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topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Climate change solutions also benefit economy: Strongly Favors topic 18 PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar: Strongly Favors topic 18 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale) | Treatment & prevention will defeat opioid problem: Strongly Opposes topic 19 |
Strongly Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Create an economy that works for all, not just the top: Favors topic 20 CC:No Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Favors topic 20 PVS:Federal spending for economic stimulus: Strongly Favors topic 20 |
Jennifer Wexton is a Hard-Core Liberal
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