Deval Patrick on Abortion

• Decisions on abortion should be made by women. (Jan 2006)
• Support for stem cell research. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Budget & Economy

• We're broke, not poor: recession is temporary. (Jan 2009)
• $1.1 in cuts in services this year, including many layoffs. (Jan 2009)
• Focus on stimulating economic growth via local aid. (Sep 2006)
• Focus on selling Massachusetts. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Civil Rights

• Supports equal marriage rights for gays. (Jan 2006)
• Former civil rights prosecutor under President Clinton. (Jan 2006)
• Close the racial and ethnic gap in health. (Sep 2005)
• Crafted “mend it, don’t end it” for affirmative action. (Jan 1997)

Deval Patrick on Corporations

• Local capital for local biz, & state pays for infrastructure. (Sep 2006)
• Regulation at the speed of business. (Sep 2005)
• Access to start-up capital for small businesses. (Sep 2005)
• Focused on fair lending practices in Clinton Admin. (Jan 1997)

Deval Patrick on Crime

• Misuse of CORI system prevents getting back on their feet. (Jan 2009)
• Supports criminal rehabilitation and alternative sentencing. (Nov 2006)
• Focus on guns & gang violence, not immigration status. (Sep 2006)
• Opposes death penalty. (Jun 2006)

Deval Patrick on Drugs

Deval Patrick on Education

• Favors MCAS, but not as only measure of education reform. (Sep 2006)
• Incentives & merit pay on school-wide basis only. (Sep 2006)
• Veto moratorium, but cap charters until funding is reformed. (Sep 2006)
• Supports unionized Horace Mann charter over regular charters. (Jun 2006)
• Supports MCAS but would add a science test and other tests. (Jun 2006)
• Cap charter schools until funding formulas improved. (Apr 2006)
• Expand early education opportunities. (Sep 2005)
• Extend the school day, and explore extending the school year. (Sep 2005)
• Reduce class sizes; offer more after-school programs. (Sep 2005)
• Supports charter schools. (Sep 2005)
• Improve assessment tools including MCAS and beyond. (Sep 2005)
• Reinvest in public higher education. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Energy & Oil

• Make Massachusetts a global center for alternative energy. (Sep 2006)
• Cut Energy costs and develop renewable energy. (Sep 2005)
• Support renewable energy like Cape Wind. (Sep 2005)
• Tax credits for energy efficient cars. (Sep 2005)
• Foster alternative energy businesses. (Sep 2005)
• Convert state fleet to hybrids and fuel-efficient cars. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Environment

• Engage in DC regulatory fight to protect our fishing fleet. (Sep 2006)
• Actively protect water and wetlands. (Sep 2005)
• Focus on environmental justice in poor communities. (Sep 2005)
• Invest in public transportation & smart growth. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Families & Children

Deval Patrick on Foreign Policy

Deval Patrick on Free Trade

Deval Patrick on Government Reform

• Limit campaign donations. (Nov 2006)

Deval Patrick on Gun Control

• Strengthen existing gun laws; require background checks. (Nov 2006)

Deval Patrick on Health Care

• 98% of all Massachusetts citizens now have health insurance. (Jan 2009)
• Pursue cost-savings ideas within new health reform mandate. (Sep 2006)
• Supports employer uninsured healthcare assessment, plus more. (Jun 2006)
• Supports Health Access and Affordability Act. (Sep 2005)
• Finance catastrophic health coverage. (Sep 2005)
• Negotiate bulk drug purchases under governor’s authority. (Sep 2005)
• Invest in prevention. (Sep 2005)
• Focus on prevention and wellness programs. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Homeland Security

Deval Patrick on Immigration

• In-state tuition ok for illegals; focus on employers. (Sep 2006)
• Drivers licenses for illegals, for security and safety. (Sep 2006)
• Supports in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2005)

Deval Patrick on Jobs

• Pledge to work with AFL-CIO means being open to all voices. (Sep 2006)
• Increase the minimum wage. (Sep 2005)

Deval Patrick on Local Issues

Big Dig

• Governor should take responsibility and get Big Dig reform. (Sep 2006)
• Big Dig cost overruns are why people question taxes. (Sep 2006)

Deval Patrick on Principles & Values

• Running to reach out to all & create a stake in the future. (Sep 2006)
• Do we stay on this path, or do we make a change? (Sep 2006)
• Outsider governor balances entrenched establishment. (Sep 2006)
• Brings leadership and grassroots power to Beacon Hill. (Sep 2006)
• Patrick wins first test at caucuses, by 2-1 margin. (Feb 2006)
• Galvin withdraws; it’s head-to-head against Tom Reilly. (Dec 2005)

Deval Patrick on Social Security

Deval Patrick on Tax Reform

• Let municipalities raise property, meals, and lodging taxes. (Jan 2009)
• Cut property tax; expand circuit breaker & senior exemption. (Sep 2006)
• Tax rollback is shell game, shifting burden to property tax. (Sep 2006)
• Cut the property tax, not the income tax. (Sep 2006)
• Restore local aid so towns can cut property taxes. (Jun 2006)
• Supports local meals tax and local-option taxes. (Jun 2006)
• Opposes tax rollback because it would raise property taxes. (May 2006)
• Allow cities to raise local meals tax-trust local officials. (Jan 2006)
• $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)

Deval Patrick on War & Peace

Deval Patrick on Welfare & Poverty

• Increase funding for employment and job training programs. (Nov 2006)
• Promote more multi-family housing starts. (Sep 2005)