Democratic PA Governor:
Ed Rendell on
the Issues
Ed Rendell on
Abortion
- Protect woman’s right to decisions about her body. (Feb 2002)
Ed Rendell on
Budget & Economy
- Will not raise any taxes. (Mar 2003)
- Cut spending across the board. (Mar 2003)
- Spending cuts inflict real hardship but are necessary. (Mar 2003)
- Find savings of $1 billion by cutting wasteful spending. (Mar 2003)
Ed Rendell on
Civil Rights
- Recognize civil unions. (Nov 2006)
- Affirmative action in state contracts and colleges. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Corporations
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Crime
- Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
- End parole for repeat violent offenders. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Drugs
- Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Education
- Resources to public schools to invest in proven initiatives. (Nov 2006)
- Increase funding for education. (Mar 2003)
- Reduce reliance on local property tax by more state funding. (Oct 2002)
Ed Rendell on
Energy & Oil
- Extend tax incentives for energy efficiency and energy R&D. (May 2008)
- Promote alternative fuels & also traditional domestic fuels. (Nov 2006)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Ed Rendell on
Environment
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Families & Children
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Foreign Policy
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Free Trade
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Government Reform
- Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Gun Control
- Strengthen existing gun laws; add background checks. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Health Care
- Cover 315,000 senior prescriptions via PACE program. (Nov 2006)
- Will not reduce Medical Assistance coverage. (Mar 2003)
- Use tobacco settlement fund to expand coverage. (Oct 2002)
- Extend SCHIP with full funding, plus $12B for Medicaid. (Dec 2007)
- Delay Medicaid changes that shift costs from feds to states. (Apr 2008)
Ed Rendell on
Homeland Security
- Feds should fund REAL ID driver licenses, not states. (Mar 2008)
Ed Rendell on
Immigration
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Jobs
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Local Issues
- Use casino tax to reduce homeowners’ property taxes. (Nov 2006)
Ed Rendell on
Principles & Values
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Social Security
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Tax Reform
- Cut property taxes for regular families. (Mar 2003)
- $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)
Ed Rendell on
War & Peace
No stance on record.
Ed Rendell on
Welfare & Poverty
No stance on record.
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