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Robert Reich on Abortion
Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR other political leaders on Abortion.
  • Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby. (May 2002)
  • Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law. (May 2002)
  • Unrestricted right to safe abortions. (May 2002)
Robert Reich on Budget & Economy
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  • Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession. (Oct 2001)
  • Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax. (Oct 2001)
  • Low-unemployment recession may result from wage fluctuation. (Jul 2001)
  • New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions. (Feb 2001)
  • Gap between rich and poor is widening despite good economy. (Jul 1998)
  • Focus on inflation & deficit means focus on needs of wealthy. (Dec 1992)
  • Most precious asset is human capital. (Nov 1992)
Robert Reich on Civil Rights
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  • Supports civil unions. (May 2002)
  • Extend partner benefits to gays. (May 2002)
  • Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA. (May 2002)
Robert Reich on Corporations
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Robert Reich on Crime
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  • Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002)
  • Against the death penalty on several grounds. (May 2002)
Robert Reich on Drugs
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  • Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)
Robert Reich on Education
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  • We must prepare workforce for new economy. (Jan 2002)
  • Community Colleges are unsung heroes of workers. (Jan 2002)
  • Combine knowledge (know-how) with wisdom (know-why). (Jun 2001)
  • Grant $60,000 nest egg to high school graduates. (Mar 2001)
  • Standardized tests are too one-size-fits-all for many kids. (Jul 2000)
  • New economy skills not measured by standardized tests. (Jul 2000)

    School Choice

  • Give poor kids a choice, but not via vouchers. (Mar 2002)
  • Never supported vouchers, despite interpretation that way. (Mar 2002)
  • Poorest children should get largest vouchers. (Feb 2001)
  • $10,000 vouchers for poor kids in private & charter schools. (Sep 2000)
Robert Reich on Energy & Oil
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  • Encourage low-emissions and hybrid vehicles. (May 2002)
  • Jump-start renewable energy & reduce power-plant emissions. (May 2002)
Robert Reich on Environment
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  • Supports Smart Growth and protecting open space. (May 2002)
  • World environmental agency should impose emissions rules. (Oct 2001)
Robert Reich on Families & Children
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  • Better jobs programs would result in more stable marriages. (Jun 2001)
  • Balance of family & job is harder in new economy. (Mar 2001)
Robert Reich on Foreign Policy
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  • It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state. (Nov 2001)
  • We’re too stingy with our foreign aid. (Jul 2000)
Robert Reich on Free Trade
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  • MA should compete by being productive, not cheap. (Jan 2002)
  • Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers. (Oct 2001)
  • Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases. (May 2000)
  • Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs. (Dec 1999)
  • Urges worldwide campaign against child labor. (Jun 1996)
  • Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected. (Apr 2000)
Robert Reich on Government Reform
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  • Cut wasteful programs, start with across-the-board 3% cuts. (Sep 2002)
  • Establish satellite governor's office in Berkshire County. (Apr 2002)
Robert Reich on Gun Control
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  • Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002)
  • If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)
Robert Reich on Health Care
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  • Raise cigarette taxes to make health care more affordable. (Jan 2002)
  • Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care. (Apr 2001)
  • Universal coverage helps more than minimum wage increase. (Jul 1998)
Robert Reich on Homeland Security
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  • Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War. (Feb 2001)
  • Shift spending from defense to social investment. (Dec 1992)
Robert Reich on Immigration
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  • Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution. (Sep 1999)
Robert Reich on Jobs
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  • MA workers should be able to find a job at a living wage. (Jan 2002)
  • Prodded Clinton on minimum wage & corporate welfare. (Nov 2001)
  • Social mobility and median wages are down. (Jul 1998)
  • Wage disparity between boss & workers hurts companies. (Jul 1998)
  • Americans deserve a livable wage: raise the minimum. (Jul 1998)
Robert Reich on Principles & Values
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  • Calling Democrats “dead” meant to stimulate debate. (Nov 2001)
  • Pro-economic growth progressive. (Nov 2001)
  • Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention. (Jul 2001)
  • Democratic Party: not playing dead, but dead. (Mar 2001)
  • The Pronoun Test: workers say “we” instead of “they”. (May 1993)
  • Policy is second to politics, and should be. (Apr 1993)
  • As Labor Secretary, implemented employees’ suggestions. (Mar 1993)
  • Harvard class’ enrollment predicted Clinton victory. (Sep 1992)
  • Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
Robert Reich on Social Security
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  • Open the lockbox & throw away key: Better reforms needed. (Sep 2001)
  • Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism. (Aug 2001)
  • Keep Trust Fund as federal “insurance pool”. (Feb 1997)
Robert Reich on Tax Reform
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  • Postpone state tax cut. (Apr 2002)
  • Avoid raising taxes, but a pledge is irresponsible. (Feb 2002)
  • Tax system must be fair without big breaks for business. (Jan 2002)
  • Ask rich to bear the burden before cutting education. (Jan 2002)
  • No tax cut. Period. (May 2001)
  • Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor. (Jan 2001)
  • Opposes marriage penalty bill: It’s a tax cut to the wealthy. (Feb 2000)
  • Consider tax breaks for hiring & retaining workers. (Jul 1998)
Robert Reich on Technology
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  • Microsoft has duty to citizens as well as to shareholders. (Nov 2000)
  • Globalization and computerization widen the wage gap. (Nov 1992)
Robert Reich on War & Peace
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  • War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering. (Dec 2001)
  • Must examine terrorism’s context and US role. (Nov 2001)
Robert Reich on Welfare & Poverty
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  • Include faith based organizations in crime prevention. (Sep 2002)
  • Give housing vouchers to poor families. (Feb 2001)
  • Clinton’s signing of Welfare Reform was his worst decision. (Sep 2000)
  • Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs. (Jul 2000)


VoteMatch Responses
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VoteMatch Question & Answer
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Favors topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's right
(10 points on Social scale)
Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby: Favors topic 1
Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law: Strongly Favors topic 1
Unrestricted right to safe abortions: Strongly Favors topic 1
No opinion on topic 2:
Require companies to hire more women & minorities
(5 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 3:
Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws
(10 points on Social scale)
Supports civil unions: Strongly Favors topic 3
Extend partner benefits to gays: Strongly Favors topic 3
Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA: Strongly Favors topic 3
No opinion on topic 4:
Teach family values in public schools
(5 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 5:
More federal funding for health coverage
(0 points on Economic scale)
Raise cigarette taxes to make health care more affordable: Strongly Favors topic 5
Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care: Strongly Favors topic 5
Universal coverage helps more than minimum wage increase: Strongly Favors topic 5
Strongly Opposes topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
Open the lockbox & throw away key: Better reforms needed: Opposes topic 6
Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism: Strongly Opposes topic 6
Keep Trust Fund as federal “insurance pool”: Strongly Opposes topic 6
No opinion on topic 7:
Parents choose schools via vouchers
(5 points on Social scale)
Give poor kids a choice, but not via vouchers: Opposes topic 7
Never supported vouchers, despite interpretation that way: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Poorest children should get largest vouchers: Favors topic 7
$10,000 vouchers for poor kids in private & charter schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Opposes topic 8:
Death Penalty
(10 points on Social scale)
Against the death penalty on several grounds: Strongly Opposes topic 8
No opinion on topic 9:
Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws
(5 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(0 points on Social scale)
Increase penalties for felon handgun possession: Opposes topic 10
Limit handgun sales to one per month: Strongly Opposes topic 10
If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Decrease overall taxation of the wealthy
(0 points on Economic scale)
Postpone state tax cut: Opposes topic 11
Avoid raising taxes, but a pledge is irresponsible: Opposes topic 11
No tax cut. Period.: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Opposes marriage penalty bill: It’s a tax cut to the wealthy: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Consider tax breaks for hiring & retaining workers: Opposes topic 11
Opposes topic 12:
Illegal immigrants earn citizenship
(2 points on Economic scale)
Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution: Opposes topic 12
Opposes topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(2 points on Economic scale)
Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers: Favors topic 13
Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs: Opposes topic 13
Urges worldwide campaign against child labor: Opposes topic 13
No opinion on topic 14:
The Patriot Act harms civil liberties
(5 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 15:
More spending on armed forces
(10 points on Economic scale)
Shift spending from defense to social investment: Strongly Opposes topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16:
Stricter limits on political campaign funds
(0 points on Economic scale)
Clean Elections is old politics against reformers: Strongly Favors topic 16
Strongly Favors topic 17:
Replace US troops with UN in Iraq
(0 points on Economic scale)
It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state: Favors topic 17
We’re too stingy with our foreign aid: Strongly Favors topic 17
Strongly Favors topic 18:
Replace coal & oil with alternatives
(0 points on Economic scale)
Encourage low-emissions and hybrid vehicles: Strongly Favors topic 18
Jump-start renewable energy & reduce power-plant emissions: Strongly Favors topic 18
Supports Smart Growth and protecting open space: Favors topic 18
World environmental agency should impose emissions rules: Strongly Favors topic 18
Strongly Opposes topic 19:
Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it
(10 points on Social scale)
Legalize the medical use of marijuana: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Opposes topic 20:
Allow churches to provide welfare services
(7 points on Social scale)
Clinton’s signing of Welfare Reform was his worst decision: Opposes topic 20
Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs: Opposes topic 20
Americans deserve a livable wage: raise the minimum: Opposes topic 20

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