Deb Lowe’s Policies

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbasePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Domestic Policy › Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

the Economy › Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

Social › Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

Education › Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

the Environment › Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners currently residing in the United States have the right to vote?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Immigration › Border Wall

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

National Security › Military Congressional Approval

Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

Elections › Electoral College

Should the electoral college be abolished?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should the United States increase or decrease military spending?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Science › GMO Labels

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement

Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, until other countries are held to the same standards

Education › Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences

Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline

Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?

DL>DL Deb Lowe voterbaseNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land

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