Green challenger (AK):
Jim Sykes on
the Issues
Jim Sykes on
Abortion
- Decision must ultimately be made by a woman. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Budget & Economy
No stance on record.
Jim Sykes on
Civil Rights
- Fought for native Alaskan subsistence rights. (Jun 2004)
- Support same-sex civil marriage. (Jun 2004)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Corporations
- Stop BP-Arco monopoly. (Jun 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Crime
- Eliminate the death penalty. (Jul 2002)
- Support alternative sentencing and rehabilitation. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Drugs
- Eliminate funding for the war on drugs. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Education
- Fund school system through block grants. (Jun 2004)
- Supports charters and other flexible funding options. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Energy & Oil
- Support the All-Alaska Gas Line. (Jun 2004)
- Promote renewable and clean energy. (May 2004)
- Keep ANWR free from drilling. (May 2004)
- Supports All-Alaska gas line over AlCan. (May 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Environment
- Support keeping the Arctic Refuge intact. (Jun 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Families & Children
No stance on record.
Jim Sykes on
Foreign Policy
- Take a more active role in the UN. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Free Trade
- Recommend repeal of NAFTA and GATT. (Jun 2004)
- Human rights record shouldn't affect trade. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Government Reform
- Support campaign finance reform & public financing. (Jun 2004)
- Get Big Money out of AK Politics. (May 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Gun Control
- Require background checks and safety locks. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Health Care
- Single-payer universal health care. (Jun 2004)
- Comprehensive universal health care for all. (May 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Homeland Security
- Against "Star Wars" National Missile Defense. (Jun 2004)
- Switch funding from military hardware to energy research. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Immigration
- Social services and legalization for illegal immigrants. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Jobs
No stance on record.
Jim Sykes on
Principles & Values
No stance on record.
Jim Sykes on
Social Security
- Medicare too important to trust to for-profit corporations. (Jul 2002)
Jim Sykes on
Tax Reform
- Fight for Alaskans' Permanent Fund Dividend. (Jun 2004)
- Protect PFD. (May 2004)
Jim Sykes on
War & Peace
- Out-think adversaries instead of out-shooting them. (Jun 2004)
Jim Sykes on
Welfare & Poverty
No stance on record.
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