Democratic VA Governor:
Mark Warner on
the Issues
Mark Warner on
Abortion
- Protect responsible Choice. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Budget & Economy
- Popularity based on credit for saving state's finances. (Apr 2006)
- Close the largest budget shortfall in Virginia's history. (Jan 2004)
- Must not lose AAA bond ratings. (Jan 2004)
- Fiscal conservatism: taxpayer money is sacred. (Nov 2001)
- Promote traditional businesses; small business, & tourism. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Civil Rights
- Eliminated Family Rule, so unrelated couples can buy homes. (Mar 2008)
- Project Genesis: faith-based African-American home program. (Mar 2008)
- Promote minority-owned business. (Nov 2001)
- End racial profiling; more minority police. (Nov 2001)
- Extend hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Corporations
- More state contracts for minority & women-owned businesses. (Mar 2008)
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Crime
- 2004: much-needed funding for law enforcement. (Mar 2008)
- Supports a fair death penalty. (Nov 2001)
- More enforcement and more prevention. (Nov 2001)
- Focus juvenile justice on workforce training. (Nov 2001)
- Supports Virginia’s victim’s bill of rights. (Nov 2001)
- Abolish parole. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Drugs
- Restricted meth ingredients and reduced meth labs. (Mar 2008)
- Increase penalties for illegal drugs. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Education
- 2004: 14 of 32 failing schools graduated from NCLB program. (Mar 2008)
- 2002 PASS initiative included private & faith-based groups. (Mar 2008)
- Supports Standards of Learning, but not tests. (Nov 2001)
- Require character education in public schools. (Nov 2001)
- Involve whole communities in schools. (Jan 2001)
- High-Tech Partnership for Historically Black Colleges. (Jan 2001)
- No school prayer amendment. (Jul 1996)
- Supports public schools. (Nov 2001)
- Promote public school competition & choice. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Energy & Oil
- Drastically reduced emissions from VA coal power plants. (Mar 2008)
Mark Warner on
Environment
- Tougher discharge regulations on Chesapeake Bay. (Mar 2008)
- Redevelop Virginia’s brownfields. (Nov 2001)
- Preserve open space & control suburban sprawl. (Nov 2001)
- Economic prosperity depends on wise use of natural resources. (Nov 2001)
Mark Warner on
Families & Children
- Mandatory arrest upon evidence of domestic violence. (Nov 2001)
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Foreign Policy
- UN participation & economic aid only when within US interest. (Jul 1996)
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Free Trade
- Supports NAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Jul 1996)
- Consider human rights record for MFN status. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Government Reform
- No PAC contributions; yes full disclosure. (Nov 1996)
- Supports line-item veto. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Gun Control
- Protect sportsmen’s rights & the Second Amendment. (Nov 2001)
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Health Care
- As governor, 138,000 more children covered by insurance. (Mar 2008)
- Get every eligible child health care. (Nov 2001)
- Answer seniors’ questions with “Senior Navigator”. (Jan 2001)
- Supports Virginia Health Care Foundation for under-served. (Jan 2001)
Mark Warner on
Homeland Security
- Remove the "ghost fleet" of 100 aging ships in James River. (Mar 2008)
- Relax wiretapping restrictions for the FBI. (Nov 1996)
Mark Warner on
Immigration
- Federal failure on immigration means states must take action. (Mar 2008)
- Limit social payments to immigrants; support English. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Jobs
- No employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Mar 2008)
- Increase minimum wage; support homeless job training. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Principles & Values
- Term-limited as governor in 2008. (Jun 2006)
- We can't win presidency in only 16 blue states. (Jun 2006)
Mark Warner on
Social Security
No stance on record.
Mark Warner on
Tax Reform
- 2003 tax package raised some taxes & removed low-income tax. (Mar 2008)
- Cut taxes for at least 65% of Virginians. (Jan 2004)
Mark Warner on
War & Peace
- Sensible timeline to bring troops home from Iraq. (Apr 2008)
- On Hezbollah soldier abductions: "Stands with Israel". (Jul 2006)
- Supports deployment of US troops to the former Yugoslavia. (Jul 1996)
Mark Warner on
Welfare & Poverty
- Expand enterprise zones. (Nov 2001)
- Housing vouchers & tax incentives against homelessness. (Jul 1996)
- Require work to receive welfare benefits. (Jul 1996)
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