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Mike McGavick on
the Issues
Mike McGavick on
Abortion
- No partial-birth; no taxpayer funding; yes parental consent. (Oct 2006)
- No constitutional ban; but numerous other restrictions. (Mar 2006)
- Parental notification yes; partial birth abortion no. (Mar 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Budget & Economy
- Reform government to balance budget without raising taxes. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Civil Rights
- Supports affirmative action in government contracting. (Oct 2006)
- Supports constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Oct 2006)
- Re-authorize Patriot Act to win war on terror. (May 2006)
- Civil unions ok; redefining marriage not ok. (Mar 2006)
- Patriot Act is no longer an issue. (Jan 2006)
- As Safeco CEO, launched wide-scale diversity strategy. (Apr 2005)
Mike McGavick on
Corporations
No stance on record.
Mike McGavick on
Crime
- Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2006)
- Prosecute minors as adults for violent crime. (Oct 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Drugs
- Stop inflow of illegal drugs-whatever it takes. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Education
- Private initiatives are best education investment. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Energy & Oil
- Drill ANWR but also explore coal, nuclear, & biofuel. (May 2006)
- Keep existing dams to maintain clean hydro power. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Environment
- Endangered Species Act is ineffective. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Families & Children
- Campaign focus on providing children a better & safer life. (Oct 2005)
Mike McGavick on
Foreign Policy
- Provide international aid for disasters & national security. (Oct 2006)
- Use diplomacy & economic pressure on North Korea, not force. (Oct 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Free Trade
- Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Oct 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Government Reform
- Lawsuits drive up healthcare costs and reduce access. (May 2006)
- End budget earmarking for pet projects. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Gun Control
- Allow concealed carry. (Oct 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Health Care
- Harness competition to make system simpler & cheaper. (May 2006)
- Health Savings Accounts give stewardship to families. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Homeland Security
- Military tribunals & other tools ok for terror. (Oct 2006)
- Pre-emptive military strikes ok for national security. (Oct 2006)
- We must stand tall for liberty here and abroad. (Jun 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Immigration
- Establish English as the official national language. (Oct 2006)
- Stop inflow of illegal immigrants-whatever it. (May 2006)
- Guest worker program for industry and students. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Jobs
- Saved Seattle-based Safeco from bankruptcy. (Oct 2005)
Mike McGavick on
Principles & Values
- Voted for Bush in 2004; to defeat radical Islamic terrorism. (Oct 2006)
- Committed to freedom, limited gov't, & strength of families. (Jan 2006)
- Campaign's great cause: rescuing the United States Senate. (Jan 2006)
- Promises a different kind of leadership. (Oct 2005)
Mike McGavick on
Social Security
- Cantwell opposes new ideas but has no Soc. Sec. plan. (Oct 2006)
- Personal accounts for younger workers, but not privatized. (Oct 2006)
- No phase out of Soc.Sec.system; voluntary accounts ok. (Sep 2006)
- Allow voluntary opt-out of Social Security. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Tax Reform
- Tax increases are counterproductive. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
War & Peace
- Cannot give Iraq to the terrorists or they'll follow us here. (Oct 2006)
- No timetable and no retreat in Iraq. (May 2006)
Mike McGavick on
Welfare & Poverty
- Direct federal poverty aid through religious. (Oct 2006)
- Drug screening & drug testing for welfare recipients. (Oct 2006)
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