Pete Ashdown on Abortion

• Let states make abortion decisions. (Jun 2006)
• Remove restrictions on stem cell research. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Budget & Economy

• Reverse trend of other countries surpassing US innovation. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Civil Rights

• Hold companies accountable for discrimination after hiring. (Jul 2006)
• Less government interference with sexual orientation. (Jun 2006)
• Patriot Act side-steps the Fourth Amendment. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Corporations

• Businesses abuse copyright and hold back innovation. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Crime

• Death penalty is not a deterrent. (Jun 2006)
• Rehabilitate prisoners by preparing for work. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Drugs

• Supports treatment over punishment. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Education

• Public schools should be propaganda-free havens. (Jun 2006)
• Public education is key to our future economy. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Energy & Oil

• R&D to wean America off addiction to oil. (Jun 2006)
• R&D to wean America off addiction to oil. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Environment

• Against reopening the Nevada nuclear test range. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Families & Children

Pete Ashdown on Foreign Policy

• Make foreigners pay for US military bases that defend them. (Jul 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Free Trade

• Trade should focus on spreading liberty and protecting jobs. (Jul 2006)
• Protect American jobs. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Government Reform

• Supports public election financing. (Jun 2006)
• Opposes term limits; but choose Senate leaders by lottery. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Gun Control

• Current laws are reasonable and are working. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Health Care

• Replace Medicare by one health plan for all. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Homeland Security

• More troop armor and less missile defense. (Jul 2006)
• Reduce nuclear warheads to a number needed for protection. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Immigration

• Against blanket automatic amnesty. (Jul 2006)
• Closely track immigrants. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Jobs

Pete Ashdown on Principles & Values

Pete Ashdown on Social Security

• Opposes using Social Security taxes for private accounts. (Sep 2006)
• Increase premium caps and end payouts for wealthy. (Jan 2006)
• Investing Soc.Sec. funds ok in 20s, but need stability later. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Tax Reform

• Supports flat tax starting at $20,000 in income. (Jun 2006)

Pete Ashdown on War & Peace

• Re-equip armed forces for a new kind of enemy. (Jul 2006)
• Iraqi referendum on replacing US troops. (Jul 2006)
• Let Iraqis vote on how long they want the US to stay. (Jun 2006)
• Prisoner abuse and torture deeply shame our nation. (Jan 2006)

Pete Ashdown on Welfare & Poverty

• First Amendment allows church-based welfare services. (Jul 2006)