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Ned Lamont on
the Issues
Ned Lamont on
Abortion
- Absolute support for women's right to reproductive freedom. (Apr 2006)
- Opposes Alito nomination because Alito is so anti-choice. (Mar 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Budget & Economy
No stance on record.
Ned Lamont on
Civil Rights
- Warrantless wiretapping is acting like they're above the law. (Jun 2006)
- Limiting marriage blurs the line between church & state. (May 2006)
- I am a strong supporter of affirmative action. (May 2006)
- Hold Bush accountable for warrantless wiretaps. (May 2006)
- On gay marriage: butt out and leave people alone. (Apr 2006)
- Don't compromise Constitutional liberties in war on terror. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Corporations
- Brings real business experience that government needs. (Apr 2006)
- Bankruptcy reform for corporations, not individuals. (Mar 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Crime
No stance on record.
Ned Lamont on
Drugs
- Reduce demand and discuss constructive alternatives. (Apr 2006)
- Skeptical about jailing nonviolent drug offendors. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Education
- Teaching creationism blurs the line between church & state. (May 2006)
- Vouchers are not the answer; more support is. (May 2006)
- Increase funding for a 21st century education system. (Apr 2006)
- Vouchers distract from strong community public school system. (Mar 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Energy & Oil
- Focus on incentives & conservation to reduce oil dependence. (Oct 2006)
- Cheney Energy Bill lost chance for comprehensive energy plan. (Oct 2006)
- Cheney energy bill keeps us dependent on foreign oil. (Jul 2006)
- Overarching plan for clean energy and energy independence. (May 2006)
- Bush energy bill loaded with tax giveaways to oil lobby. (Mar 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Environment
- Vigilance in protecting Clean Water Act. (Oct 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Families & Children
No stance on record.
Ned Lamont on
Foreign Policy
- Biggest threat to US is rogue nation with nukes. (Jul 2006)
- Use carrot-and-stick diplomacy for Iranian nukes. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Free Trade
- Lieberman never saw a trade agreement he didn't like. (Jul 2006)
- Negotiate strong labor & enviro into trade agreements. (Jul 2006)
- Strictly enforce fair trade policies. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Government Reform
- Earmarks should be outlawed as lobbyist over-influence. (Jul 2006)
- Supports cap on campaign spending and public financing. (Apr 2006)
- Bridge-to-nowhere symptomatic of governing by lobbyists. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Gun Control
No stance on record.
Ned Lamont on
Health Care
- Health care is a fundamental right of every American. (Sep 2006)
- Why hasn't Lieberman ever signed onto universal healthcare? (Jul 2006)
- Business-required, federally-subsidized insurance pool. (May 2006)
- Move towards making affordable, universal coverage a right. (Jan 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Homeland Security
- North Korea: Negotiation is not appeasement. (Oct 2006)
- Iran: Cannot negotiate while we're calling for regime change. (Oct 2006)
- Gitmo, wiretaps, & Haditha have weakened our moral authority. (Jul 2006)
- Don't compromise Constitution for war on terror. (May 2006)
- Stand up to wiretap intrusions into our private lives. (Mar 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Immigration
- Focus on employers hiring, not on building fences. (Jul 2006)
- Give illegal immigrants a path to earned citizenship. (Jul 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Jobs
- Invest in infrastructure to create local jobs. (Jul 2006)
- Our high-skill jobs are being sent overseas. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Principles & Values
- Challenging Bush is checks-and-balances, not partisanship. (Oct 2006)
- I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. (Jul 2006)
- If Lieberman won't take on George Bush, I will. (Jul 2006)
- My support is grassroots -- stand up and be clear. (Jul 2006)
- Democrats should present constructive alternatives to Bush. (Jul 2006)
- Lamont forces August primary at state convention. (May 2006)
- Running to stand up for our progressive democratic values. (Apr 2006)
- Progressive government can make a difference. (Apr 2006)
- Served as Greenwich Selectman, and in local press. (Jan 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Social Security
- Soc. Sec. is an insurance policy, not an investment plan. (Sep 2006)
- No common ground with Bush on privatization. (Jul 2006)
- Oppose diverting social security taxes into private accounts. (Jan 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Tax Reform
- Estate tax essential to progressive taxation system. (Jun 2006)
- Push back against the ill-advised tax cuts. (Jan 2006)
Ned Lamont on
War & Peace
- The stay-the-course strategy is a recipe for failure. (Oct 2006)
- Lieberman is only person confused about my position on Iraq. (Jul 2006)
- 6 months to withdraw from front lines; 12 months out of Iraq. (Jul 2006)
- $250M per day in Iraq better spent on domestic issues. (Jun 2006)
- Hold Bush & Lieberman accountable for mess in Iraq. (May 2006)
- "Stay the course" is not a winning strategy in Iraq. (May 2006)
- Iraq war has diverted our funds and our attention. (Apr 2006)
Ned Lamont on
Welfare & Poverty
No stance on record.
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