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Historical Details

Position on Issues

2013

Supports path to citizenship for some undocumented/illegal immigrants

Other, 2015

"Nationwide, we want high standards but we want them set by parents, educators and school board members at the local level. That is why I oppose Common Core."

Candidate's Website, 2016

Generally supports 2nd Amendment rights: "Protecting and preserving our constitutional freedoms is one of the most important things a governor can do."

2016

"I pledge to the taxpayers of my state, and to the American people, that I will oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue."

Other, 2014

Supports a simplified tax code, but not a flat tax outright. "I'd slash the marginal tax rates for everyone across the board - go to a simpler, more flat tax."

Other, 2015

"I don't think marijuana is something that should be legalized, I've opposed it at my own state because law enforcement in both political parties have warned me that that's a gateway drug, they worry it would open the door to others out there. But to me I still think that's something best handled at the state level. But the federal level, you've got to change the law. You don't just get to pick and choose what laws you enforce."

(Source: Buzzfeed)

2015

Signed a bill to require an ultrasound prior to abortion

2015

Signed a bill that repeals punitive and compensatory damages for workplace discrimination

Other, 2015

"I think there needs to be the capacity, if we have in America enemy combatants, or people in line with enemy combatants, we need to be able to gain access to information that would help assist us"

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2015

Supports gradually raising the retirement age, does not support ending social security for wealthy recipients

2015

Signed a bill that prohibits coverage of abortion under plans purchased on the online health insurance exchange (exception for rape, incest, and medical necessity)

2015

Signed a bill to require voter ID

2015

Signed a bill that limits collective bargaining rights for public employees

Other, 2015

Opposes Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran

(Source: Fox News, "Republican presidential primary debate")

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