Illinois early voting—Governor and U.S. Senate candidates
Early voting begins October 12th and runs through October 28th. I personally don’t like early voting. The idea was to increase voter participation. It has not. What does increase participation are issues and competition. For an off year election, expect participation to be higher than normal. In my area, not so much because of competition but because of issues. In other areas, because of both issues and competition.
Because of early voting, I’m going to highlight the Illinois governor and Senate races today. The following information is from “Illinois Family Institute—2010, Voter Guide, Illinois General Election”
The Governor candidates as listed in the material are:
1) Republican Bill Brady
2) Democrat Pat Quinn
3) Green Party Rich Whitney
4) Independent Scott Lee Cohen
5) Libertarian Lex Green
For each of the nine questions, the candidates were asked if they support or oppose the following:
Republican Bill Brady
1) “Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Bill Brady—SUPPORT
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Bill Brady—SUPPORT
Democrat Pat Quinn
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Pat Quinn—OPPOSE
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
Green Party Rich Whitney
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Rich Whitney—* (Qualified Response)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Rich Whitney—OPPOSE
Independent Scott Lee Cohen
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Answer)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Rich Whitney—OPPOSE
Libertarian Lex Green
1) “Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Lex Green—SUPPORT
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Lex Green—NO RESPONSE
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Lex Green—SUPPORT”
I am supporting Bill Brady for Governor!
The United States Senate candidates as listed in the material are:
1) Republican Mark Steven Kirk
2) Democrat Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias
3) Green Party LeAlan M. Jones
4) Libertarian Mike Labno
“Federal candidates were asked if they support or oppose:
Republican Mark Steven Kirk
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Mark Steve Kirk—SUPPORT
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
Democrat Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
Green Party LeAlan M. Jones
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
Libertarian Mike Labno
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE"
I said even before the Illinois primary began that I will NOT support Mark Kirk. And I am NOT! Although I don’t like qualified answers, since a Senator can not give a qualified vote on a bill, by far, the candidate which comes closest to my position is that of Libertarian Mike Labno. Therefore, my support goes to Mike Labno for Senator from Illinois.
Early voting begins October 12th and runs through October 28th. I personally don’t like early voting. The idea was to increase voter participation. It has not. What does increase participation are issues and competition. For an off year election, expect participation to be higher than normal. In my area, not so much because of competition but because of issues. In other areas, because of both issues and competition.
Because of early voting, I’m going to highlight the Illinois governor and Senate races today. The following information is from “Illinois Family Institute—2010, Voter Guide, Illinois General Election”
The Governor candidates as listed in the material are:
1) Republican Bill Brady
2) Democrat Pat Quinn
3) Green Party Rich Whitney
4) Independent Scott Lee Cohen
5) Libertarian Lex Green
For each of the nine questions, the candidates were asked if they support or oppose the following:
Republican Bill Brady
1) “Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Bill Brady—SUPPORT
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Bill Brady—OPPOSE
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Bill Brady—SUPPORT
Democrat Pat Quinn
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Pat Quinn—OPPOSE
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Pat Quinn—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Pat Quinn—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
Green Party Rich Whitney
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Rich Whitney—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Rich Whitney—* (Qualified Response)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Rich Whitney—OPPOSE
Independent Scott Lee Cohen
1) Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Scott Lee Cohen—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Scott Lee Cohen—SUPPORT
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Rich Whitney—SUPPORT* (Qualified Answer)
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Rich Whitney—OPPOSE
Libertarian Lex Green
1) “Civil Unions—marriage benefits for same-sex partners. (House Bill 2234, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1716—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
2) Reproductive Health & Access Act—removes all Illinois abortion restrictions. (House Bill 2354—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
3) Tax/Fee/Gambling increase to provide revenue for $31 billion ‘Build Illinois’ capital program: authorized 5 video gambling machines in establishments serving liquor; increased tax on candy bars and alcohol; increased fees for license plates and driver’s licenses. (House Bill 255—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
4) Medical Marijuana—permits authorized persons to legally grow and possess up to 6 marijuana plants and 2 ounces of marijuana. (SB 1381—2009) Lex Green—SUPPORT
5) Equal Rights Amendment—ratifies the federal ERA thus eliminating all gender-based distinctions (widows collecting husband’s social security, gender-exclusive schools and organizations such as Boy Scouts, would usher in same-sex marriage, would remove restrictions on all abortion procedures and would require young women to register for the selective service). (House Joint Resolution CA 3—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
6) Marriage Amendment—would place a ballot referendum before Illinois voters asking if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (House Joint Resolution CA 2—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
7) Sex Education—requires schools to teach undefined ‘age appropriate’ information on sexuality which, according to national SEICUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States or Sex Education Information Caucus United States according to google—my addition) guidelines, including training in condom usage and presents homosexuality as a positive alternative lifestyle. (Senate Bill 2267—2006) Lex Green—NO RESPONSE
8) State Income Tax Increase from 3 to 4.5%. (House Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 2252—2009) Lex Green—OPPOSE
9) Authorizes school tuition vouches up to $6,000 toward a private school of the parent’s choice for students who attend one of the 49 worst performing Chicago public elementary schools. (Senate Bill 2494—2010) Lex Green—SUPPORT”
I am supporting Bill Brady for Governor!
The United States Senate candidates as listed in the material are:
1) Republican Mark Steven Kirk
2) Democrat Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias
3) Green Party LeAlan M. Jones
4) Libertarian Mike Labno
“Federal candidates were asked if they support or oppose:
Republican Mark Steven Kirk
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Mark Steve Kirk—SUPPORT
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—OPPOSE
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Mark Steven Kirk—SUPPORT
Democrat Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—Did Not Return Questionnaire/No Voting Record
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Alexander “Alexi” Giannoulias—SUPPORT
Green Party LeAlan M. Jones
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) LeAlan M. Jones—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
Libertarian Mike Labno
01) Tax Increase/Cap and Trade—will tax energy consumption to combat ‘global warming.’ (American Clean Energy and Security Act—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE
02) ‘Hate Crimes’ legislation—allows 2 identical crimes to be prosecuted differently if one victim is homosexual, a cross dresser or transsexual. (House of Representatives 1913—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
03) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA)—gives homosexual and transsexual individuals protected class status in the workplace. (House of Representatives 3017 and Senate 1584—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
04) REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)—the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual ’marriage’ from becoming legal across the country. (House of Representatives 3567—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT* (Qualified Response)
05) Government Health Care—A government managed insurance plan that includes a ‘Public Option’ similar to Medicare. (House of Representatives 3200, House of Representatives 3962 or U.S. Senator Max Baucus’ plan—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE
06) Defund A.C.O.R.N. Act. (House of Representatives 6099—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
07) Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006—requires abortionists to tell mothers about fetal development and the capacity of reborn children to feel pain. (House of Representatives 6099—2006) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
08) REPEAL of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’—would repeal the law that prohibits openly practicing homosexuals from serving in the military. (House of Representatives 1283—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE* (Qualified Response)
09) Requiring the 2010 census to include the question ‘Are you a citizen of the United States of America?’ (Senate Amendment 2644 to House of Representatives 2847—2009) Mike Labno—SUPPORT
10) Transfer of prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to U.S. facilities (House of Representatives 2647, Section 1041 of Conference Report—2009) Mike Labno—OPPOSE"
I said even before the Illinois primary began that I will NOT support Mark Kirk. And I am NOT! Although I don’t like qualified answers, since a Senator can not give a qualified vote on a bill, by far, the candidate which comes closest to my position is that of Libertarian Mike Labno. Therefore, my support goes to Mike Labno for Senator from Illinois.
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