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I'm singling out on government official at a time to let you see how they voted and/or feel about certain issues. The votes may go back some years so keep this in mind as the person may have changed their mind since.
Vice President Dick Cheney Former Republican Representative (WY)
From VoteMatch
Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's right
(2 points on Social scale)
Supports stem-cell research: Favors topic 1
Exemptions for rape, incest or woman�s life now OK: Favors topic 1
In Congress: No exceptions in the case of rape or incest: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Against abortion rights: Opposes topic 1
Co-sponsored �Preborn Children�s Civil Rights Act of 1985�: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Opposes topic 2:
Require companies to hire more women & minorities
(7 points on Economic scale)
Voted against ERA in 1983: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Co-sponsored bills for equal rights for women in education: Favors topic 2
Voted for anti-busing Amendment: Neutral on topic 2
Favors topic 3:
Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws
(7 points on Social scale)
"Freedom means freedom for everyone," including gays: Favors topic 3
People should be free to enter into any kind of relationship: Favors topic 3
Stopped military academies from banning gays: Favors topic 3
Kept ban on gays in military; and ban on women in combat: Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
Teach family values in public schools
(0 points on Social scale)
Supports school prayer: Strongly Favors topic 4
Character education; community service; pay restitution: Favors topic 4
More obscenity enforcement; more character education: Strongly Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5:
More federal funding for health coverage
(7 points on Economic scale)
Limiting medical lawsuits keeps healthcare affordable: Opposes topic 5
Prescription drug benefits for Medicare recipients: Favors topic 5
Fund Medicare psychologists; self-employees; & organ donors: Favors topic 5
Voted against 1979 hospital cost control plan: Opposes topic 5
YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit: Opposes topic 5
Favors topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(7 points on Economic scale)
End earnings test; allow retirement income under SSI: Favors topic 6
Raise annual IRAs to $2,500; more cost-of-living increases: Favors topic 6
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Parents choose schools via vouchers
(10 points on Social scale)
Co-sponsored bill for parental choice within public schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
Favors topic 8:
Death Penalty
(2 points on Social scale)
Death penalty OK for espionage & treason: Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws
(0 points on Social scale)
Mandatory penalties to fight for a drug-free America: Strongly Favors topic 9
Co-sponsored bills for stricter & mandatory sentencing: Strongly Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(7 points on Social scale)
Now might outlaw plastic guns & cop-killer bullets: Neutral on topic 10
Trigger locks OK, and tougher enforcement: Opposes topic 10
Opposed 7-day waiting period for buying guns: Favors topic 10
Voted against banning plastic bullets & cop-killer bullets: Strongly Favors topic 10
Voted in Congress to weaken gun control laws: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Favors topic 11:
Decrease overall taxation of the wealthy
(10 points on Economic scale)
The Bush tax cuts are working: Strongly Favors topic 11
Tax cuts are crucial to getting recovery underway: Strongly Favors topic 11
We need to make sure that tax relief is permanent: Strongly Favors topic 11
Co-sponsored bills to maintain charity & mortgage deductions: Opposes topic 11
No tax increases; deduct R&D and local taxes: Strongly Favors topic 11
Opposed Reagan�s tax overhaul as sellout to Dems: Strongly Favors topic 11
YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years: Strongly Favors topic 11
Opposes topic 12:
Illegal immigrants earn citizenship
(2 points on Economic scale)
Toughen deportations; soften on USAF children immigrants: Opposes topic 12
Opposes topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(2 points on Economic scale)
Worldwide market thrives only with peaceful stability: Favors topic 13
Sponsored bills limiting trade & allowing import fees: Opposes topic 13
Voted against textile import limits: Opposes topic 13
Supported export promotion & import tax relief: 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)
Favors topic 15:
More spending on armed forces
(2 points on Economic scale)
Need to spend more, but spend it wisely: Favors topic 15
Cautious cuts: A-12, V22, F14D, Seawolf, 500,000 troops: Opposes topic 15
In Congress, consistently voted to raise military spending: Strongly Favors topic 15
Downsized military while protecting �people programs�: Opposes topic 15
No opinion on topic 16:
Stricter limits on political campaign funds
(5 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 17:
Replace US troops with UN in Iraq
(0 points on Economic scale)
Voted to support foreign aid programs: Strongly Favors topic 17
Include former Soviet states in NATO for stability: Favors topic 17
Critical of Israeli policy which opposes US interests: Neutral on topic 17
Supported foreign aid to Latin America & Africa: Strongly Favors topic 17
Opposes topic 18:
Replace coal & oil with alternatives
(7 points on Economic scale)
Energy plan focuses on production: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Voted against Clean Water Act and air pollution sanctions: Opposes topic 18
OK to hunt, trap, & ski in National Parks & Forests: Opposes topic 18
User fees in National Parks & Forests; drill ANWR: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Sponsored numerous bills for flood control & dams: Neutral on topic 18
Tax credits & more funding for renewable energy research: Favors topic 18
Open small fraction of ANWR for regulated production : Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19:
Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it
(0 points on Social scale)
Post federal rewards for snitching on drug sales: Strongly Favors topic 19
Request media participation in War on Drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19
More federal and foreign cooperation in fighting drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Favors topic 20:
Allow churches to provide welfare services
(0 points on Social scale)
Supported family services being provided by private groups: Strongly Favors topic 20
Co-sponsored bills for workfare; for local farmer control: Favors topic 20
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