Look over this election guide for our Senate race that is currently underway. After reviewing where the candidates stand on the issues, who would you vote for and why?
I would probably vote for Ed Gillespie for mainly the economic and tax issues. Beginning to lower the national debt of the US is a good idea because the debt is skyrocketing to quickly and will hurt the economy in the future. Having a consistent federal budget and lowering federal spending to the base necessities is a favorable option that will help to strengthen and stabilize our economy into a more debt-free country. Obamacare does not seem to be very effective so eliminating this will only be beneficial to the country. Taxes should be kept at the steady graduated income tax and should not be increased for those with a high income. These are the main reasons I would vote for Ed Gillespie.
I would vote for Senator Warner because I beleive he is more open minded about the people. Although I agree that we need budget cuts and a more stable economic plan, I find that Ed Gillespie's method of doing so marginalizes certain communities of people. I still disagree on Warner's tax increases on the wealthy but I find his views to be giving better treatment to most people.
Overall, I would probably vote for Ed Gillespie. Although I do disagree with his stance on gun control and gay marriage, I do agree with his stance that federal spending should not be used as a way to try and promote economic growth. I also agree with Gillespie in supporting a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment as well as the decision to not support increasing taxes on the wealthy. I agree with his stance on not increasing taxes on the wealthy because I feel there are other methods that are a lot more fair when trying to raise money to pay for public services.
Overall, I think I would vote more for Mark Warner. I found myself to agree with many of his standpoints on a multitude of the issues. However, with that being said, with most of the economical/budget/tax issues I think I stood more alongside Ed Gillespie. I don't think spending should be a way to promote economic growth, also I believe a balanced budget amendment would be very beneficial to the population as well as not raising the federal debt ceiling. With all the debt that we have acquired, raising the ceiling and allowing more could look foolish on our part. I also agreed more with Gillespie that taxes should not be increased only for the wealthy but that a same percentage tax should be placed among everyone allowing the price of taxes to increase as income does. But, all in all I agreed more with Warner on issues such as gun control, abortion, planned parenthood, all enviornmental factor issues, and other such as gay marriage. I believe that Senator Warner, like Saad said, is more open to the people and his views represent this open-mindedness. Both senators seem very appealing in different aspects of their beliefs, Senator Warner just seems to appeal more to me concerning many issues, but I would not be very upset if Gillespie won the election instead.
I would vote for Robert Sarvis. A huge issue, I feel, is that candidates aren't so much for the people as they are for the party. Warner and Gillespie would stick to party lines, and I think that putting Democrats vs Republicans could be doing more harm than good. While it's great to have different perspectives, the government became stagnant and even shutdown simply because the parties were butting heads; it hurt the people more than the parties, so I don't really want to align with either. There are subjects that I agree with both Warner and Gillespie on, but I feel that Gillespie is far superior n economic issues - and that is very important, but the environment is also crucial to life. I don't want to live in shanghai with a constant smog, and have to wear a mask for fear of breathing in deadly "air," I feel that Sarvis provides a good combination of both, his immigration policy, stance on social, and economic issues make the most sense to me - he isn't just agreeing with the party, he is acting as a true candidate, and it may be ideological, but I highly value that. He is still a politician, and he isn't the IDEAL candidate, I think his flip-floppiness on Taxes is concerning, but to be honest, I don't really trust what the other candidates say either - "Read my lips, no new taxes." Because of this, I would vote for Sarvis, but I wouldn't be completely opposed to Warner or Gillespie, I just think Sarvis would be a better senate representative for the state of Virginia.
Overall, I would vote for Senator Warner due to his view points on social issues, and enviromrntal issues. I believe the government should still raise the debt ceiling, due to rising inflation, yet I do not believe in taxing the wealthy to pay for public services and unemployment benefits. With that, I believe increasing minimum wage would have good and bad effects on the economy, but if more money was to be put in circulation, with raising the debt ceiling, there would not be such a bad effect. Also, I believe there should be greater limits on immigration, like Warner believes. Warner believes in subsidies for companies who go green which would be an excellent addition to the environment and the economy in the long run.
If I could vote this November, it would be for Mark Warner. Overall, i agreed with him on almost every question that was asked. I support and share his views, and the people of Virginia would benefit more with him, rather then Gillespie. I agree with him on the issue that we shouldn't promote economic growth with government spending, however everything else I stood with Warner.
After reading this article I would mostly likely vote for Senator Warner. His views on hiring the minimum wage would significantly help workers and their families stuck in minimum wage paying jobs.The downside would be that businesses would lose money. Also I agree with him on extending unemployment because in this economy it's hard for people to find good paying jobs within 26 weeks. The downside would be the government debt would increase. Even though these issues may cause an increase debt, Warner has the peoples intentions at heart.
Overall, I would vote for Ed Gillespie for Senator. Although I do not agree with his stance on gay marriage, I agree with the majority of his views. I agree with his stance on raising the Federal debt ceiling, which would only hurt our economy and weaken us. I also agreed with his view on not enacting tighter gun laws and his view on the Dodd-Frank Act, which would further regulate our economy. I agreed with his stance on repealing the Affordable Care Act. Although Warner has been a great Senator, I believe that Gillespie would better represent Virginia.
After looking at the results of this article I would vote for Warner for Senator. I agree with his idea of raising the minimum wage because at the last job i worked was minimum wage, and therefore giving me more money an hour when i work. And most teenagers' jobs are minimum wage and even if they aren't it will raise their salary. I agree with most of his answers regarding the economy like spending to promote economic growth and the Dodd-Frank act. I like that he wants to lower the cost of student loans. I also like his stand on abortion to not be highly restricted, but only for teenagers and those who don't can't handle another baby. However, I don't agree with his stand on guns. Overall, it seems like Warner would benefit me most individually, but I do not agree with all Democratic ideas completely.
I would vote for Ed Gillespie for Senator. I fully support his stand on the Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment. There has to be a better way to raise money for public services, and decreasing the taxation against the wealthy. I agree with his stance in using federal spending to promote economic growth. However, I do not support his views on gay marriage, as well as enacting more restriction for control legislation, I want to maintain my right to bear arms. I believe Obamacare is a joke and I support repealing the Affordable Care Act, and support Gillespie's view on this.
I would vote for Mark Warner because I agree with him on raising the minimum wage, also the Dodd-Frank Act which would increase regulations on Wall Street and other institutions. I also support his view in refinancing of student loans at a lower rate. I also agree on enacting more gun control. I mostly agree ok his view on the DREAM ACT which allows illegal children brought to the country to gain legal status of one graduates from high school, goes to college and has a clean record. I guess the only thing that I don't agree with is his view on gay marriage.
I would probably vote for Mark Warner. He has a tendency to reach across the aisle in a sense and not just follow the agenda off of party lines. He looks at the issue and assesses it before proceeding from there. I disagree with his tax increases, but I believe Gillespie would eventually do the same and Warner would at least have a better shot at resolving problems with it.
I would vote for Ed Gillespie mostly based on his economic views. Gillespie does not support the government spending tons of money in order to grow the economy. I agree with this because for years the government has been giving out money to try to grow the economy as well and tax cuts for higher paid individuals. In the long run, this leads to the lower class owing more money and not having it, and getting our country deeper and deeper in debt. I also agree with his view in gun control. I believe that there should not be any more restrictions on guns. If more restrictions are put on guns, good citizens will have a harder time getting weapons for protection while criminals will be able to get them easily through illegal means.
I would vote for Mark Warner mainly because of his views on economy. I believe he wants everyone to have a decent to well paying job so we can support our family's. Also he supports that people should have unemployment benefits, and that they should extend time on it. Knowing that I believe he wants people to be stable until they find another job which is a big part of why Id vote for him.
Personally, I would vote for Mark Warner. I find his economic beliefs to be closely aligned to mine. It's interesting to see a political candidate in favor of raising minimum wage, knowing what it may do to his/her chances on the poll. Not only that, but it appears that he cares for the middle to lower classes, by being in favor of unemployment benefits and its extension. Warner doesn't let his religious beliefs, if he has any, obscure his vision of how he wants our nation to change. That's what makes him seem more likeable.
I would vote for Robert Sarvis. I do not agree with how Warner would handle the economy, but I also do not agree with Gillespie on almost any of his social views. Sarvis provides a good balance of managing the economy while not being overly conservative. The economy is one of the most important aspects of politics, but it is important to not regress back to views of the 20th century. Also, because he is a Libertarian, he would not be as restricted to vote party lines in congress as the other candidates.
I would vote for Ed Gillespie. I like how he supports a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment and is against raising the Federal debt ceiling with no strings attached. He also is for repealing the Affordable Care Act. I don't like how Warner supports extending unemployment benefits beyond 26 weeks and is for raising the minimum wage.
Having more Conservative views I would vote for Ed Gillespie. I agree with most of Gillespie's social views as I've been raised in a religious household, disagreeing with gay marriage and very against abortion. The common phrase "You need to spend money to make money" is not the government's job. Warner wants to increase the federal debt ceiling, and increase federal spending. My conservative views disagree with Obamacare and Warner supports it. From experience I disagree with Obamacare mainly because it does not work. I highly support guns and Gillespie does too. As I hope to become a future member of the Army, I also support sending troops back into Iraq possibly eliminating the problems overseas or at least containing them. The economy needs to be set back on track and the government should decrease spending to do this.
I would vote for Mark Warner . Even though I do not agree with his stance on supporting federal spending to promote economic growth, i agree with the rest of his ideas, especially in terms of social change. He supports a more lenient stance on illegal immigration, gay marriage, student loans, minimum wage and the environment. In order to improve our social situation and increase the standard of living, we have to be more willing to help those who cannot help themselves. Being less strict on loans and people's debt will bring more money to their pockets and stimulate the economy. Also, I think Gillespie stands more for the rich and upper class than the common man, which may take away support and money for people who actually need it.
I would vote for Mark Warner. Mark thinks that the U.S. should increase the federal debt ceiling that is already quite high. By putting money into the economy, I believe that gives the economy a greater chance for a stimulation. Also, i don't like how Gillespie doesn't support the DISCLOSURE act which would make campaign ads list their top funders and reveal more truth behind campaign funding. I agree with Warner's view on taxes where if you are one of the more financially well off people in the U.S. then you should be able to pay a higher tax rate.
Personally i would vote Senator Mark Warner for a few reasons: one being that I am a soon to be college student in need of low interest rate loans to pay for college, another reason being that at this current time a major of jobs I obtain are hourly and based off minimum wage. Mark Warner supports both the increase in minimum wage and the decrease of interest on student loans by taxing the wealthy a bit more.
Being raised in a conservative house I would vote for Ed Gillespe, I was raised in a household that did not agree or approve of gay marriage and definitely not of abortion. I would vote for Gillespe because his values line up closer to my moral standards. He also doesn't believe that there should be more restrictive gun control, I believe that no one should have the control to take away my right to bear arms. Ed also doesn't believe that the federal debt ceiling should be raised, we (as in the government) already spend too much and rack up enough debt we should not allow them to continue to just spend freely as they please. He also believes that immigrants should have a way paved for them to become citizens but also supports the idea of increased funding for border security. Out of all three candidates Ed Gillepse is the only one who shares many of my same values that I would look for in someone that I want to represent me.
I would vote for Warner seeing as that I agree with his beliefs based on his issue standpoints. I agree with raising minimum wage as that it has been proven that the current $7.25 per hour is not enough money to support people. I also agree with his social views such as gun control, oh which I believe is an issue in this country. While I agree with Gillespie's economic standings, I would have to choose Warner for his social views. Warner's open mind appeals to me.
I would vote for Senator Warner because I agree with most of his policies, especially those concerning the environment, education, gay marriage and gun control. However, his stance on the budget does worry me and his unknown and unclear regarding Iraq and marijuana are not entirely worrying, but it does regard a second look at his opinions.
I would vote for Mark Warner. Though I don't necessarily agree with his economic viewpoints, especially the minimum wage aspect, I do agree with his social viewpoints. Although raising minimum wage,in theory, may sound nice, it would, in general, raise the cost of living. That would mean higher prices for people who aren't receiving any sort of raise, so they would be adversely affected. His stance on gay marriage, abortion, and gun control, I do agree with though.
I would probably vote for Mark Warner. I agree with him on his stance on to not put restrictions on abortion as well as recognizing gay marriage and supporting it. I also like that he is a supporter of the D.R.E.A.M. Act because it allows immigrant children a chance to become an American citizen. I also agree with his stance on gun control.
I would vote for Mark Warner because I agree with his economic principles. He wants to raise taxes on businesses and the wealthy and reallocate the money into government spending. This is important because people who are wealthy tend not to spend as much of their disposable income as the poor who have no disposable income. Being able to put this cash into government programs that help the people who really need it is a crucial step to ensuring that all Americans have the same opportunities to succeed in our market economy.
I would definitely vote for Mark Warner; unlike his opponent, Ed Gillespie, [the majority of] his stances are known. For the most part, I agree with Warner with regards to his economic policies---I appreciate that he is willing to raise the minimum wage, and that he wants to promote economic growth with federal spending. Though I don't care for his views on gay marriage, I support those pertaining to abortion; I am glad that he supports the female's right to make her own decisions. Suffice it to say, I am fairly liberal minded...even if I didn't agree with the majority of Mark Warner's beliefs, I would still want him to win in order to increase the Democrats' chance of a majority in the Senate.
I would most definitely vote for Mark Warner on two key issues. First being his stance on the Minimum Wage Fairness Act. He wants to raise it to $10.10. This will not only raise wages for 28 million workers by $35 billion in total but it will reduce income inequality as well. Though, I don't quite agree with his approach to Immigration reform itself, I do agree with his support of the D.R.E.A.M Act. We need to keep in mind that legalizing immigration is not only a humanitarian act; it is also a form of economic stimulus.
Personally, Mark Warner is the Candidate which I believe I would vote for. Although I don't concur with ALL of his ideals, a majority of them I do agree with. I do believe that refinancing college loans are a great thing since it would appeal to many individuals to strive for a higher education thus allowing themselves to receive better opportunities in the long run. I also applaud him for believing that the federal government should not have been shut down, and that there should have been measures taken in order to prevent it. His views on immigration also attract me to vote for him because of the ideals of a pathway program for immigrants as well as a stronger border control, especially in times where there many not only be immigrants that are looking for a better life trying to sneak into the country, there are also those which are looking to harm it. Thus, Mark Warner would receive a vote from me.
I would personally vote for Ed Gillespie because it seems that he ensures that he will create policies that will make life better for hardworking taxpayers who are feeling the impact of fewer working hours, lower take-home pay, skyrocketing health care costs and gas prices that are too high–and to end policies that make it harder for the unemployed to find work.
I would most likely vote for Mark Warner based on his stance on social and environmental issues. I do believe that taxing the more wealthy, while seemingly unfair towards the rich, will be beneficial. It will increase our tax revenue and work to depolarize the rich and the poor. I also agree with his thoughts on issues such as immigration, gay marriage, and abortion. I think by electing Mark Warner, Virginia could become a more inclusive community.
I support Gillespie's fiscal policy but I don't feel comfortable backing his campaign because of his stance on various social issues. Warner's social beliefs and policies are much more fitting for me and, despite his fiscal policy, I would still vote for him. Abortion rights are important to me, as well as stricter gun laws. Morally, also, I don't like Gillespie's ideas about political parties and where they get their funding. People and corporations should be held accountable for who they support. So...WARNER 2K14!
Overall I agree more with the social ideas that Senator Warner supports. I feel that as a society we should be a little more open minded and that is something tha Warner upholds. I do however see Gillespie's economic policies. I feel that Gillespie ha some very good ideas on what to do about tax payers and economy, but he just doesn't cut it with the people. That is why I would choose Mark Warner
I support the views of Warner and his economic and environmental policies. He seems to be very down to earth about the reality of the environment. He balances the economy, the environment, and education. As a soon to be college student (hopefully) his policies on lowering student loans will be strongly applied in my near future. I believe Warner can keep promoting the economy and will help take the first steps to help America out of its every growing debt -Christopher Rost
Though I like Gillespie's views on the economic aspects of our nation, I would vote for Warner because I agree more with his social views. Coming from a family of immigrants and being an immigrant myself, I especially like his support for the DREAM act. I think that undocumented immigrants who have lived a majority of their lives here in America and have not caused any trouble should be given the chance for US citizenship.
Based on these questions, I find my stances align most closely with those of Mark Warner - most importantly those of environment and social issues. I find that these agreements with moral issues e.g. acknowledgment of the enviornment, acceptance of homosexuality and provisions for abortion rights far outweigh any conflicts I have, like gun control, or some economic policies.
From the three candidates, I would vote for Robert Sarvis. As a libertarian candidate, he has balanced ideals. He is liberal for social issues, yet conservative for fiscal issues. Decisions such as gay marriage, abortion, and marijuana should be made by individuals, not the government. These are personal choices, and doesn't affect others or bring negative side effects to society. However, I agree with the conservative stance on some issues, such as gun control and taxes. Restrictions on guns won't keep guns out of the hands of criminals, as they will find other means to obtain them. Taxes shouldn't be increased for individuals nor businesses. Taxes on individuals would be unfair, as they should not be expected to work hard just to give a large sum of money to the government. Businesses should also not be taxed more, as it might slow economic growth. However, one issue I disagreed with, was minimum wage, as the current standard doesn't pay enough to support the individuals. Yet, businesses should not be expected to pay higher wages, and then pay even higher taxes; it should be one or the other.
I support Mark Warner because of his views on social issues. For example, I like his views on gun control and abortion. People need to protects themselves. I also agree with the raising of taxes because it makes up for the lower rates on school loans, higher minimum wage, and affordable health.
I would vote for Ed Gillespie in this year's election. I believe that by raising the Federal debt ceiling it will only worsen our national debt. Our country is built off of the opportunity for all to succeed and by taxing the wealthy more seems like a punishment for their success, which I do not believe is fair. Lastly I agree with the majority of Gillespie's social views and think it would be beneficial for our nation to have them represented in the Senate.
While I consider myself to be moderate, I would vote for Mark Warner in this year’ senatorial election because his viewpoints match many of mine, even if not all of the viewpoints are identical. While I don’t agree with Warner’s policies on balanced budget, unemployment benefits, Obamacare, abortion, or social security, I do agree with Warner on his opinions of social issues, tax raises for the wealthy, and lowering interest rates for student loans (this one's a big one for me). Besides this, as a few people have said, he is open-minded to America’s people and their desire for change; this is a valuable asset to those in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as America’s people are continuously changing.
Based on this candidate guide, I would most likely vote for Mark Warner because I agree with most of his views. For example, I agree with his desire to raise the minimum wage, his views on gun control, and his views on energy and immigration.
I would vote for Mark Warner because he supports raising the minimum wage, refinancing student loans at lower rates, and taking action to limit the omission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
I'm going to be completely honest here, I could care less about the senate election. But like any other common voter, I'm going to vote for the one that benefits me. It's greedy, but it's like anybody who sides with a Republican or Democratic party. They are only looking out for themselves. Be that I am a young high school student looking to make money by earning it through a job and hard work. So I am only looking at the minimum wage factor or at least pay the most attention to that category. Mark Warner is the only one raising it so my imaginary vote would be going to him. I know this is selfish, but aren't we all a little selfish. And certainly them politicians are and that's a fact!
I would vote for Senator Warner. Although I do not agree with raising the federal debt ceiling, I agree with his views on abortion, taxing higher-income individuals, increased funding for border security, and subsidies for renewable energy.
I support Mark Warner because the majority of his views align with mine. He is socially progressive on issues like gay marriage and abortion, and recognizes the importance of making environmental considerations in public policy. He is also more realistic in his views on the budget and the economy: the debt ceiling is only symbolic and needed to be raised to allow for spending that was going to occur anyway; federal spending, even if incremental, can jumpstart large swathes of the economy; and giving the government the flexibility to raise taxes leaves open the ability to broaden the tax base, reduce the tax burden where it's most necessary, and maintain the proportion of tax revenue as inflation slowly reduces the value of a dollar.
I support Ed Gillespie because I agree with the majority of his positions on economic and social issues. His view on global warming, taxes, abortion, and gun control are very similar to my own. While I do disagree with a few of his views, such as the D.R.E.A.M. act, overall I feel that his representation in the Senate would be more beneficial than that of the other candidates.
I don't agree with PM David Cameron's idea of leaving the European Union. I think talks of referendum would only lead to negative actions. Also I think if Britain leaves the EU then it would create more problems and disputes with other countries.
I would probably vote for Ed Gillespie for mainly the economic and tax issues. Beginning to lower the national debt of the US is a good idea because the debt is skyrocketing to quickly and will hurt the economy in the future. Having a consistent federal budget and lowering federal spending to the base necessities is a favorable option that will help to strengthen and stabilize our economy into a more debt-free country. Obamacare does not seem to be very effective so eliminating this will only be beneficial to the country. Taxes should be kept at the steady graduated income tax and should not be increased for those with a high income. These are the main reasons I would vote for Ed Gillespie.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Senator Warner because I beleive he is more open minded about the people. Although I agree that we need budget cuts and a more stable economic plan, I find that Ed Gillespie's method of doing so marginalizes certain communities of people. I still disagree on Warner's tax increases on the wealthy but I find his views to be giving better treatment to most people.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I would probably vote for Ed Gillespie. Although I do disagree with his stance on gun control and gay marriage, I do agree with his stance that federal spending should not be used as a way to try and promote economic growth. I also agree with Gillespie in supporting a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment as well as the decision to not support increasing taxes on the wealthy. I agree with his stance on not increasing taxes on the wealthy because I feel there are other methods that are a lot more fair when trying to raise money to pay for public services.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I think I would vote more for Mark Warner. I found myself to agree with many of his standpoints on a multitude of the issues. However, with that being said, with most of the economical/budget/tax issues I think I stood more alongside Ed Gillespie. I don't think spending should be a way to promote economic growth, also I believe a balanced budget amendment would be very beneficial to the population as well as not raising the federal debt ceiling. With all the debt that we have acquired, raising the ceiling and allowing more could look foolish on our part. I also agreed more with Gillespie that taxes should not be increased only for the wealthy but that a same percentage tax should be placed among everyone allowing the price of taxes to increase as income does. But, all in all I agreed more with Warner on issues such as gun control, abortion, planned parenthood, all enviornmental factor issues, and other such as gay marriage. I believe that Senator Warner, like Saad said, is more open to the people and his views represent this open-mindedness. Both senators seem very appealing in different aspects of their beliefs, Senator Warner just seems to appeal more to me concerning many issues, but I would not be very upset if Gillespie won the election instead.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Robert Sarvis. A huge issue, I feel, is that candidates aren't so much for the people as they are for the party. Warner and Gillespie would stick to party lines, and I think that putting Democrats vs Republicans could be doing more harm than good. While it's great to have different perspectives, the government became stagnant and even shutdown simply because the parties were butting heads; it hurt the people more than the parties, so I don't really want to align with either. There are subjects that I agree with both Warner and Gillespie on, but I feel that Gillespie is far superior n economic issues - and that is very important, but the environment is also crucial to life. I don't want to live in shanghai with a constant smog, and have to wear a mask for fear of breathing in deadly "air," I feel that Sarvis provides a good combination of both, his immigration policy, stance on social, and economic issues make the most sense to me - he isn't just agreeing with the party, he is acting as a true candidate, and it may be ideological, but I highly value that. He is still a politician, and he isn't the IDEAL candidate, I think his flip-floppiness on Taxes is concerning, but to be honest, I don't really trust what the other candidates say either - "Read my lips, no new taxes." Because of this, I would vote for Sarvis, but I wouldn't be completely opposed to Warner or Gillespie, I just think Sarvis would be a better senate representative for the state of Virginia.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I would vote for Senator Warner due to his view points on social issues, and enviromrntal issues. I believe the government should still raise the debt ceiling, due to rising inflation, yet I do not believe in taxing the wealthy to pay for public services and unemployment benefits. With that, I believe increasing minimum wage would have good and bad effects on the economy, but if more money was to be put in circulation, with raising the debt ceiling, there would not be such a bad effect. Also, I believe there should be greater limits on immigration, like Warner believes. Warner believes in subsidies for companies who go green which would be an excellent addition to the environment and the economy in the long run.
ReplyDeleteIf I could vote this November, it would be for Mark Warner. Overall, i agreed with him on almost every question that was asked. I support and share his views, and the people of Virginia would benefit more with him, rather then Gillespie. I agree with him on the issue that we shouldn't promote economic growth with government spending, however everything else I stood with Warner.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article I would mostly likely vote for Senator Warner. His views on hiring the minimum wage would significantly help workers and their families stuck in minimum wage paying jobs.The downside would be that businesses would lose money. Also I agree with him on extending unemployment because in this economy it's hard for people to find good paying jobs within 26 weeks. The downside would be the government debt would increase. Even though these issues may cause an increase debt, Warner has the peoples intentions at heart.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I would vote for Ed Gillespie for Senator. Although I do not agree with his stance on gay marriage, I agree with the majority of his views. I agree with his stance on raising the Federal debt ceiling, which would only hurt our economy and weaken us. I also agreed with his view on not enacting tighter gun laws and his view on the Dodd-Frank Act, which would further regulate our economy. I agreed with his stance on repealing the Affordable Care Act. Although Warner has been a great Senator, I believe that Gillespie would better represent Virginia.
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at the results of this article I would vote for Warner for Senator. I agree with his idea of raising the minimum wage because at the last job i worked was minimum wage, and therefore giving me more money an hour when i work. And most teenagers' jobs are minimum wage and even if they aren't it will raise their salary. I agree with most of his answers regarding the economy like spending to promote economic growth and the Dodd-Frank act. I like that he wants to lower the cost of student loans. I also like his stand on abortion to not be highly restricted, but only for teenagers and those who don't can't handle another baby. However, I don't agree with his stand on guns. Overall, it seems like Warner would benefit me most individually, but I do not agree with all Democratic ideas completely.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Ed Gillespie for Senator. I fully support his stand on the Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment. There has to be a better way to raise money for public services, and decreasing the taxation against the wealthy. I agree with his stance in using federal spending to promote economic growth. However, I do not support his views on gay marriage, as well as enacting more restriction for control legislation, I want to maintain my right to bear arms. I believe Obamacare is a joke and I support repealing the Affordable Care Act, and support Gillespie's view on this.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner because I agree with him on raising the minimum wage, also the Dodd-Frank Act which would increase regulations on Wall Street and other institutions. I also support his view in refinancing of student loans at a lower rate. I also agree on enacting more gun control. I mostly agree ok his view on the DREAM ACT which allows illegal children brought to the country to gain legal status of one graduates from high school, goes to college and has a clean record. I guess the only thing that I don't agree with is his view on gay marriage.
ReplyDeleteI would probably vote for Mark Warner. He has a tendency to reach across the aisle in a sense and not just follow the agenda off of party lines. He looks at the issue and assesses it before proceeding from there. I disagree with his tax increases, but I believe Gillespie would eventually do the same and Warner would at least have a better shot at resolving problems with it.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Ed Gillespie mostly based on his economic views. Gillespie does not support the government spending tons of money in order to grow the economy. I agree with this because for years the government has been giving out money to try to grow the economy as well and tax cuts for higher paid individuals. In the long run, this leads to the lower class owing more money and not having it, and getting our country deeper and deeper in debt. I also agree with his view in gun control. I believe that there should not be any more restrictions on guns. If more restrictions are put on guns, good citizens will have a harder time getting weapons for protection while criminals will be able to get them easily through illegal means.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner mainly because of his views on economy. I believe he wants everyone to have a decent to well paying job so we can support our family's. Also he supports that people should have unemployment benefits, and that they should extend time on it. Knowing that I believe he wants people to be stable until they find another job which is a big part of why Id vote for him.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I would vote for Mark Warner. I find his economic beliefs to be closely aligned to mine. It's interesting to see a political candidate in favor of raising minimum wage, knowing what it may do to his/her chances on the poll. Not only that, but it appears that he cares for the middle to lower classes, by being in favor of unemployment benefits and its extension. Warner doesn't let his religious beliefs, if he has any, obscure his vision of how he wants our nation to change. That's what makes him seem more likeable.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Robert Sarvis. I do not agree with how Warner would handle the economy, but I also do not agree with Gillespie on almost any of his social views. Sarvis provides a good balance of managing the economy while not being overly conservative. The economy is one of the most important aspects of politics, but it is important to not regress back to views of the 20th century. Also, because he is a Libertarian, he would not be as restricted to vote party lines in congress as the other candidates.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Ed Gillespie. I like how he supports a Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment and is against raising the Federal debt ceiling with no strings attached. He also is for repealing the Affordable Care Act. I don't like how Warner supports extending unemployment benefits beyond 26 weeks and is for raising the minimum wage.
ReplyDeleteHaving more Conservative views I would vote for Ed Gillespie. I agree with most of Gillespie's social views as I've been raised in a religious household, disagreeing with gay marriage and very against abortion. The common phrase "You need to spend money to make money" is not the government's job. Warner wants to increase the federal debt ceiling, and increase federal spending. My conservative views disagree with Obamacare and Warner supports it. From experience I disagree with Obamacare mainly because it does not work. I highly support guns and Gillespie does too. As I hope to become a future member of the Army, I also support sending troops back into Iraq possibly eliminating the problems overseas or at least containing them. The economy needs to be set back on track and the government should decrease spending to do this.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner . Even though I do not agree with his stance on supporting federal spending to promote economic growth, i agree with the rest of his ideas, especially in terms of social change. He supports a more lenient stance on illegal immigration, gay marriage, student loans, minimum wage and the environment. In order to improve our social situation and increase the standard of living, we have to be more willing to help those who cannot help themselves. Being less strict on loans and people's debt will bring more money to their pockets and stimulate the economy. Also, I think Gillespie stands more for the rich and upper class than the common man, which may take away support and money for people who actually need it.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner. Mark thinks that the U.S. should increase the federal debt ceiling that is already quite high. By putting money into the economy, I believe that gives the economy a greater chance for a stimulation. Also, i don't like how Gillespie doesn't support the DISCLOSURE act which would make campaign ads list their top funders and reveal more truth behind campaign funding. I agree with Warner's view on taxes where if you are one of the more financially well off people in the U.S. then you should be able to pay a higher tax rate.
ReplyDeletePersonally i would vote Senator Mark Warner for a few reasons: one being that I am a soon to be college student in need of low interest rate loans to pay for college, another reason being that at this current time a major of jobs I obtain are hourly and based off minimum wage. Mark Warner supports both the increase in minimum wage and the decrease of interest on student loans by taxing the wealthy a bit more.
ReplyDeleteBeing raised in a conservative house I would vote for Ed Gillespe, I was raised in a household that did not agree or approve of gay marriage and definitely not of abortion. I would vote for Gillespe because his values line up closer to my moral standards. He also doesn't believe that there should be more restrictive gun control, I believe that no one should have the control to take away my right to bear arms. Ed also doesn't believe that the federal debt ceiling should be raised, we (as in the government) already spend too much and rack up enough debt we should not allow them to continue to just spend freely as they please. He also believes that immigrants should have a way paved for them to become citizens but also supports the idea of increased funding for border security. Out of all three candidates Ed Gillepse is the only one who shares many of my same values that I would look for in someone that I want to represent me.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Warner seeing as that I agree with his beliefs based on his issue standpoints. I agree with raising minimum wage as that it has been proven that the current $7.25 per hour is not enough money to support people. I also agree with his social views such as gun control, oh which I believe is an issue in this country. While I agree with Gillespie's economic standings, I would have to choose Warner for his social views. Warner's open mind appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Senator Warner because I agree with most of his policies, especially those concerning the environment, education, gay marriage and gun control. However, his stance on the budget does worry me and his unknown and unclear regarding Iraq and marijuana are not entirely worrying, but it does regard a second look at his opinions.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner. Though I don't necessarily agree with his economic viewpoints, especially the minimum wage aspect, I do agree with his social viewpoints. Although raising minimum wage,in theory, may sound nice, it would, in general, raise the cost of living. That would mean higher prices for people who aren't receiving any sort of raise, so they would be adversely affected. His stance on gay marriage, abortion, and gun control, I do agree with though.
ReplyDeleteI would probably vote for Mark Warner. I agree with him on his stance on to not put restrictions on abortion as well as recognizing gay marriage and supporting it. I also like that he is a supporter of the D.R.E.A.M. Act because it allows immigrant children a chance to become an American citizen. I also agree with his stance on gun control.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner because I agree with his economic principles. He wants to raise taxes on businesses and the wealthy and reallocate the money into government spending. This is important because people who are wealthy tend not to spend as much of their disposable income as the poor who have no disposable income. Being able to put this cash into government programs that help the people who really need it is a crucial step to ensuring that all Americans have the same opportunities to succeed in our market economy.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely vote for Mark Warner; unlike his opponent, Ed Gillespie, [the majority of] his stances are known. For the most part, I agree with Warner with regards to his economic policies---I appreciate that he is willing to raise the minimum wage, and that he wants to promote economic growth with federal spending. Though I don't care for his views on gay marriage, I support those pertaining to abortion; I am glad that he supports the female's right to make her own decisions. Suffice it to say, I am fairly liberal minded...even if I didn't agree with the majority of Mark Warner's beliefs, I would still want him to win in order to increase the Democrats' chance of a majority in the Senate.
ReplyDeleteI would most definitely vote for Mark Warner on two key issues. First being his stance on the Minimum Wage Fairness Act. He wants to raise it to $10.10. This will not only raise wages for 28 million workers by $35 billion in total but it will reduce income inequality as well. Though, I don't quite agree with his approach to Immigration reform itself, I do agree with his support of the D.R.E.A.M Act. We need to keep in mind that legalizing immigration is not only a humanitarian act; it is also a form of economic stimulus.
ReplyDeletePersonally, Mark Warner is the Candidate which I believe I would vote for. Although I don't concur with ALL of his ideals, a majority of them I do agree with. I do believe that refinancing college loans are a great thing since it would appeal to many individuals to strive for a higher education thus allowing themselves to receive better opportunities in the long run. I also applaud him for believing that the federal government should not have been shut down, and that there should have been measures taken in order to prevent it. His views on immigration also attract me to vote for him because of the ideals of a pathway program for immigrants as well as a stronger border control, especially in times where there many not only be immigrants that are looking for a better life trying to sneak into the country, there are also those which are looking to harm it. Thus, Mark Warner would receive a vote from me.
ReplyDeleteI would personally vote for Ed Gillespie because it seems that he ensures that he will create policies that will make life better for hardworking taxpayers who are feeling the impact of fewer working hours, lower take-home pay, skyrocketing health care costs and gas prices that are too high–and to end policies that make it harder for the unemployed to find work.
ReplyDeleteI would most likely vote for Mark Warner based on his stance on social and environmental issues. I do believe that taxing the more wealthy, while seemingly unfair towards the rich, will be beneficial. It will increase our tax revenue and work to depolarize the rich and the poor. I also agree with his thoughts on issues such as immigration, gay marriage, and abortion. I think by electing Mark Warner, Virginia could become a more inclusive community.
ReplyDeleteI support Gillespie's fiscal policy but I don't feel comfortable backing his campaign because of his stance on various social issues. Warner's social beliefs and policies are much more fitting for me and, despite his fiscal policy, I would still vote for him. Abortion rights are important to me, as well as stricter gun laws. Morally, also, I don't like Gillespie's ideas about political parties and where they get their funding. People and corporations should be held accountable for who they support. So...WARNER 2K14!
ReplyDeleteOverall I agree more with the social ideas that Senator Warner supports. I feel that as a society we should be a little more open minded and that is something tha Warner upholds. I do however see Gillespie's economic policies. I feel that Gillespie ha some very good ideas on what to do about tax payers and economy, but he just doesn't cut it with the people. That is why I would choose Mark Warner
ReplyDeleteI support the views of Warner and his economic and environmental policies. He seems to be very down to earth about the reality of the environment. He balances the economy, the environment, and education. As a soon to be college student (hopefully) his policies on lowering student loans will be strongly applied in my near future. I believe Warner can keep promoting the economy and will help take the first steps to help America out of its every growing debt -Christopher Rost
ReplyDeleteThough I like Gillespie's views on the economic aspects of our nation, I would vote for Warner because I agree more with his social views. Coming from a family of immigrants and being an immigrant myself, I especially like his support for the DREAM act. I think that undocumented immigrants who have lived a majority of their lives here in America and have not caused any trouble should be given the chance for US citizenship.
ReplyDeleteBased on these questions, I find my stances align most closely with those of Mark Warner - most importantly those of environment and social issues. I find that these agreements with moral issues e.g. acknowledgment of the enviornment, acceptance of homosexuality and provisions for abortion rights far outweigh any conflicts I have, like gun control, or some economic policies.
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ReplyDeleteFrom the three candidates, I would vote for Robert Sarvis. As a libertarian candidate, he has balanced ideals. He is liberal for social issues, yet conservative for fiscal issues. Decisions such as gay marriage, abortion, and marijuana should be made by individuals, not the government. These are personal choices, and doesn't affect others or bring negative side effects to society. However, I agree with the conservative stance on some issues, such as gun control and taxes. Restrictions on guns won't keep guns out of the hands of criminals, as they will find other means to obtain them. Taxes shouldn't be increased for individuals nor businesses. Taxes on individuals would be unfair, as they should not be expected to work hard just to give a large sum of money to the government. Businesses should also not be taxed more, as it might slow economic growth. However, one issue I disagreed with, was minimum wage, as the current standard doesn't pay enough to support the individuals. Yet, businesses should not be expected to pay higher wages, and then pay even higher taxes; it should be one or the other.
ReplyDeleteI support Mark Warner because of his views on social issues. For example, I like his views on gun control and abortion. People need to protects themselves. I also agree with the raising of taxes because it makes up for the lower rates on school loans, higher minimum wage, and affordable health.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Ed Gillespie in this year's election. I believe that by raising the Federal debt ceiling it will only worsen our national debt. Our country is built off of the opportunity for all to succeed and by taxing the wealthy more seems like a punishment for their success, which I do not believe is fair. Lastly I agree with the majority of Gillespie's social views and think it would be beneficial for our nation to have them represented in the Senate.
ReplyDeleteWhile I consider myself to be moderate, I would vote for Mark Warner in this year’ senatorial election because his viewpoints match many of mine, even if not all of the viewpoints are identical. While I don’t agree with Warner’s policies on balanced budget, unemployment benefits, Obamacare, abortion, or social security, I do agree with Warner on his opinions of social issues, tax raises for the wealthy, and lowering interest rates for student loans (this one's a big one for me). Besides this, as a few people have said, he is open-minded to America’s people and their desire for change; this is a valuable asset to those in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as America’s people are continuously changing.
ReplyDeleteBased on this candidate guide, I would most likely vote for Mark Warner because I agree with most of his views. For example, I agree with his desire to raise the minimum wage, his views on gun control, and his views on energy and immigration.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Mark Warner because he supports raising the minimum wage, refinancing student loans at lower rates, and taking action to limit the omission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be completely honest here, I could care less about the senate election. But like any other common voter, I'm going to vote for the one that benefits me. It's greedy, but it's like anybody who sides with a Republican or Democratic party. They are only looking out for themselves. Be that I am a young high school student looking to make money by earning it through a job and hard work. So I am only looking at the minimum wage factor or at least pay the most attention to that category. Mark Warner is the only one raising it so my imaginary vote would be going to him. I know this is selfish, but aren't we all a little selfish. And certainly them politicians are and that's a fact!
ReplyDeleteI would vote for Senator Warner. Although I do not agree with raising the federal debt ceiling, I agree with his views on abortion, taxing higher-income individuals, increased funding for border security, and subsidies for renewable energy.
ReplyDeleteI support Mark Warner because the majority of his views align with mine. He is socially progressive on issues like gay marriage and abortion, and recognizes the importance of making environmental considerations in public policy. He is also more realistic in his views on the budget and the economy: the debt ceiling is only symbolic and needed to be raised to allow for spending that was going to occur anyway; federal spending, even if incremental, can jumpstart large swathes of the economy; and giving the government the flexibility to raise taxes leaves open the ability to broaden the tax base, reduce the tax burden where it's most necessary, and maintain the proportion of tax revenue as inflation slowly reduces the value of a dollar.
ReplyDeleteI support Ed Gillespie because I agree with the majority of his positions on economic and social issues. His view on global warming, taxes, abortion, and gun control are very similar to my own. While I do disagree with a few of his views, such as the D.R.E.A.M. act, overall I feel that his representation in the Senate would be more beneficial than that of the other candidates.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with PM David Cameron's idea of leaving the European Union. I think talks of referendum would only lead to negative actions. Also I think if Britain leaves the EU then it would create more problems and disputes with other countries.
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