Mike Pence vs Tim Kaine on the issues

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No During his term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Pence voted yes on H.R. 3722, a 2004 bill that would "prohibit Federal reimbursement of hospital-provided emergency and certain transportation services to undocumented aliens" and allow hospitals to refuse care to undocumented individuals if they could be sent to hospitals in their home...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes For far too long, our immigration system has placed undue burdens on legal immigrants and kept millions of others living in the shadows of our society. I support a bipartisan approach to immigration reform that will provide a better visa system to encourage growth of a talented workforce, enhance our border security, create a path to normalizing the legal status of those here unlawfully - following compliance with various requirements such as payment of taxes and a fine - and establish a better...Source

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Friday he agrees with Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from countries with heavy terrorist activity from entering the U.S., a reversal from criticism he levied against the real estate mogul months...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No It really troubles me. You got a guy in Donald Trump who wants to be the commander in chief, but who says repeatedly the American military is a disaster. Now I got 1.6 million people serving in the America military and they volunteered in the time of war to do so. I want a commander in chief who talks about them with respect and gratitude, not disrespect and contempt. He wants to be the nation's chief diplomat and he's going around saying we are going to keep Muslims out, and even the...Source

Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No In 2010, Pence voted against the DREAM Act, which would grant the undocumented children of illegal immigrants conditional non-immigrant status if they met certain...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes On Thursday, the Senate passed by an overwhelming margin a comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws, affirming that we will continue to be a nation that welcomes people from around the world to make their futures here.  So many had waited so long for this moment--particularly the young DREAMers who have never known a home other than America.  I'm proud to have worked hard to support this...Source

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No and expressing a preference for outlawing any path to citizenship for undocumented...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes I also support efforts to expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) programs. Since DACA was announced in 2012, the program has offered temporary relief from deportation to over 660,000 immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as young children, including nearly 10,000 who call Virginia...Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Pence also once cosponsored a bill that would make English the country's official...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No We're going to be compañeros de alma (soul mates) in this great lucha (fight) ahead," he...Source

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Much like Trump, Pence has long taken a hard-line stance on immigration, advocating for increased border...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  I support a bipartisan approach to immigration reform that will provide a better visa system to encourage growth of a talented workforce, enhance our border...Source

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No and expressing a preference for outlawing any path to citizenship for undocumented...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes create a path to normalizing the legal status of those here unlawfully - following compliance with various requirements such as payment of taxes and a fine - and establish a better system for companies to verify the immigration status of their...Source

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes  the arrest by federal officials of all undocumented immigrants detained by local...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No  following compliance with various requirements such as payment of taxes and a fine - and establish a better system for companies to verify the immigration status of their...Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Decrease and expressing a preference for outlawing any path to citizenship for undocumented...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Increase I support a bipartisan approach to immigration reform that will provide a better visa system to encourage growth of a talented...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No and previously issued an order that prohibited Syrian refugees from entering the state of...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joined 13 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging President Obama to significantly increase the number of Syrian refugees allowed to resettle in the United States. The Syrian conflict has led to the world's worst ongoing humanitarian crisis and the worst refugee crisis since World War...Source

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Stahl kept asking Pence if he agrees with his running mate, and Pence just kept saying, over and over, "Enhanced interrogation saved...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should the government decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No, increase the military budget The nation should dramatically increase defense spending and let states take the lead on domestic issues, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence told a national gathering of...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  Kaine supported that deal, which would allow $1 trillion in automatic budget cuts, half from the defense budget, to kick in if Congress doesn't reach a deficit-reduction deal by year's...Source

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Stahl kept asking Pence if he agrees with his running mate, and Pence just kept saying, over and over, "Enhanced interrogation saved...Source

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Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes And how we do that? I have every confidence. You-- you remember I served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. And I'm very confident that when Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, he'll give a directive to our military commanders, bring together other nations, and we will use the enormous resources of the United States to destroy that...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes But I think the events of last week, the downing of the Russian airliner, the attack in Beirut, the horrific attacks in Paris, demonstrate -- and now claims that ISIL wants to do attacks in other cities including Washington -- Congress may want to hide from this, but Congress can't hide. ISIL is not going away. And I think it is time, and you see a growing willingness and understanding in Congress that we've got to be more...Source

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes A political conservative, he was a member of the House in 2001-13, where he advocated strong military defense aid for Israel. This year he signed a bill that would divest his state from local businesses that take part in the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions)...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, and with more aid and support Sens. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., are leading the effort, which would bring the Senate version in line with one from the House of Representatives. Kaine, D-Va., is among the 36 senators who have signed on, The Hill reported...Source

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes In a letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, South and Central Asian Affairs, called for urgent action to halt the deteriorating humanitarian situation inside Syria and full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2139.  Kaine believes the UN has authority under international law to organize a robust and aggressive cross border assistance effort to reach those...Source

Should the government send in ground troops to fight ISIS? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes And how we do that? I have every confidence. You-- you remember I served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. And I'm very confident that when Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, he'll give a directive to our military commanders, bring together other nations, and we will use the enormous resources of the United States to destroy that...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No It's my hope that this proposal will help move the ball forward on what a specific and narrow authorization for limited military action against ISIL should look like – one that bars the deployment of U.S. ground combat troops except for rescue missions or limited operations against high-value targets, and sunsets in one year so that progress can be assessed before continuing the mission. I also propose the repeal of the obsolete 2002 Iraq War authorization. If Congress isn't...Source

Should the U.S. close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Mr. President, public safety comes before public...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes The original reason for opening Guantanamo – that detainees would not be able to challenge their detention – was found unconstitutional five years ago.  Guantanamo does not make us safer.  Instead it is a symbol for terrorist...Source

Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes A drone isn't any different than a bomb; it's not any different than other weapons that are used, where there is always a capacity for people to be killed who you wished were not," the Virginia Democrat told Capital Download on Thursday. "It's just the weapons...Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Increase The truth is, America and Israel are bound together by the common foundation: a belief in faith, family, democracy and liberty. This belief is grounded in the timeless truths of the Bible," Pence said. "For as Israel and America prosper, so prospers...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Increase As Ranking Member of the State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development subcommittee, I'm focused on ensuring our development policy and foreign assistance programs are consistent with our diplomatic goals and national security...Source

Should the government provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East  I strongly urge the continued provision of U.S. logistical and intelligence support to Gulf Cooperation Council-led military operations. The United States cannot take the place of Arab partners in securing their region, and I encourage the same coordinated regional approach to address the continued threat from ISIL. We stand with the Yemeni people and will continue to support the legitimate government of Yemen and our regional...Source

Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes And so we share a culture, we're all Americans - north, south or central. Commerce and trade is booming, diplomatic efforts could produce two peaceful continents in the world while other continents are seeing serious challenges. There are just some real opportunities in the north-south relationships now that are...Source

Should the government conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No Recent provocations by the North Koreans, including the ballistic missile launch and nuclear tests, violate numerous U.N. Security Council resolutions and pose a significant threat to both the United States and our allies in the region. I'm proud to join nearly all of my Senate colleagues in supporting legislation to sanction this rogue regime and give the Obama administration additional tools to confront this growing...Source

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No I don't think regime change should be an official policy of the United States," Kaine said. "Our batting record is very...Source

Should our country defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No And how we do that? I have every confidence. You-- you remember I served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. And I'm very confident that when Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, he'll give a directive to our military commanders, bring together other nations, and we will use the enormous resources of the United States to destroy that...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes And early on, Kaine reminded viewers that his son Nat, a Marine, deployed this week to Europe—to "defend the very NATO allies that Donald Trump now says he would...Source

Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No And how we do that? I have every confidence. You-- you remember I served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. And I'm very confident that when Donald Trump becomes president of the United States, he'll give a directive to our military commanders, bring together other nations, and we will use the enormous resources of the United States to destroy that...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No Today, Russian military forces began conducting airstrikes on targets in Syria. Despite Russia's stated purpose of defending Syria against ISIL militants, it's alarming that the first set of strikes appear to have targeted the Syrian opposition fighting against the brutal dictatorship of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin....Source

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No As a congressman, Pence also voted no on the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gave women the ability to bring a pay discrimination charge after each individual paycheck was issued, rather than having the statute of limitations expire 180 days after the initial pay decision was...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes I regret that many of my Senate colleagues chose to deny hard-working women the tools they need to close the gender wage gap. It is unacceptable that in 2014, women in Virginia earn 79 cents to every dollar earned by a man performing the same job. Gender-based wage disparity hurts families, the economy, and ultimately does not reflect the American value of being rewarded for hard work. The Paycheck Fairness Act would have been a step toward meaningful...Source

Should all welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes An aide for Gov. Mike Pence says only about 3,800 people statewide would be eligible for drug testing and it would cost the state about $1.8 million to...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should physically and mentally capable adults on welfare be required to work? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Indiana will begin cutting off food stamp benefits next year to tens of thousands of people who fail to get a job or train for...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No A 41 percent increase in the minimum wage that is brought into the well of Congress without providing any relief to small business owners and family farmers is irresponsible and unwise," he said. "It will harm both the wage payer and the wage earner. An excessive increase in the minimum wage will hurt the working...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes No one who works full time should live in poverty," said Kaine. "This incremental increase in the minimum wage will be substantial enough to lift a family of four out of poverty and will be gradual enough for employers to plan ahead. I'm proud to introduce this legislation because raising the minimum wage is an important tool to help hardworking Americans get a fair shot at moving on up the economic...Source

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No Voted Yes: S.Amdt.1047 to...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Now today, while the nation suffers under the weight of $19 trillion in the national debt, we in Indiana have a $2 billion surplus, the highest credit rating in the nation, even though we've cut taxes every year since I became governor four years...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Since taking office, I have done everything I can to address the non-strategic sequester cuts that have been hurting our national security and economy....Source

Should the U.S. reduce corporate income tax rates? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Pence proposed more tax cuts in 2014. That year, he signed legislation that will gradually lower Indiana's corporate income tax rate from 6.5 percent in 2015 to 4.9 percent in...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No "Voted Yes: S.2360 - Stop Corporate Inversions Act of...Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Hurt Pence also defended Indiana's right-to-work law from union...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Hurt While in the governor's mansion, Kaine voiced support for a number of pro-business positions including Virginia's "right-to-work" law and eliminating the state's estate...Source

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No In addition, Pence has been a vocal opponent of the capital gains tax, which is overwhelmingly paid by the wealthiest Americans. To this end, Pence was the lead sponsor of legislation in 2003 that would have cut the capital gains tax from its already low rate of 15 percent at the time to 10 percent. A few years later, Pencesponsored another piece of legislation that would have allowed a partial exemption for capital gains income based on inflation that had taken place...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No Former Virginia governor Timothy M. Kaine (D) shed more light Monday on his stance toward President Obama's deficit reduction plan, reiterating his support for letting tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans expire but opposing Obama's proposal to increase capital gains rates on some high-earning...Source

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes, and we should eliminate the estate tax Pence also eliminated the inheritance and estate taxes that...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, and we should eliminate the estate tax In a move that goes against the Democratic grain, Kaine also backed repeal of Virginia's estate...Source

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes In the House, then-Rep. Pence voted to audit the Federal Reserve, requiring its actions to be transparent. The reason that this bill was proposed is that the Federal Reserve has often bailed out large corporations, an affront to capitalism. If the bill to audit the Federal Reserve had passed, then the public would know if the Federal Reserve had engaged in the corrupt practice of corporate...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No Voted NO: Federal Reserve Transparency...Source

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Pence also has publicly supported the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement of Pacific Rim...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate, has gone on record saying he cannot support the Trans-Pacific Partnership in its current form— a stance calculated to make him more appealing to supporters of Bernie Sanders who revile the...Source

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Pence will ask the Indiana Public Retirement System to invest $500 million over 10 years on fast-growing, Indiana-based...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No Virginia's retired coal miners and their families should not have to worry that their hard-earned pensions and health care benefits are at risk,"said Sen. Kaine. "We made a commitment to these miners and we must work to ensure they are protected from forces outside of their control. I'm proud to support this bipartisan bill that will protect the livelihoods of thousands of...Source

Should the government subsidize farmers? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes This new law will curb the need for ad hoc expenditures, increase funding for conservation programs, reduce payment limitations and enable additional agricultural research," said Mr. Pence, a member of the House Agriculture Committee. "I am confident that this farm bill will provide the necessary resources to keep farmers in Indiana and across America competitive in a global...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes We were paying farmers not to grow stuff," Kaine said. "It takes about $20 billion in subsidy money out of the budget. We'll continue subsidies, but to a different degree and in a different...Source

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes He has been a longtime advocate of the discreditedsupply-side economic...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No You hate to work on something like this in the Senate, pass it by 70 votes and see it stall," Kaine said. "I think if enough mayors and governors and retailers contact House members that's probably the thing that would persuade them to move...Source

Should the U.S. government bailout Puerto Rico? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes I do wish the Senate could have considered amendments to better protect the residents of Puerto Rico's interests and to give them a stronger voice in the process. This bill is the first step in a long journey toward helping Puerto Rico and I look forward to continuing to engage on this...Source

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes As the Internet has matured "there is an argument for letting states decide" whether to collect sales taxes, said Representative Mike Pence, an Indiana Republican. If Congress approves Internet sales tax collection, it should allow no new taxes and it should not create undue burdens on businesses, he...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes You hate to work on something like this in the Senate, pass it by 70 votes and see it stall," Kaine said. "I think if enough mayors and governors and retailers contact House members that's probably the thing that would persuade them to move...Source

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Do you support Common Core national standards? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Then, in 2014, Pence signed into law a withdrawal from Common Core and promised a quick turnaround for new school standards, "written by hoosiers, for...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes As governor of Virginia, Kaine also signed the state up to support the development of the Common Core. But the state ultimately rejected the academic standards in math and English in favor of its own standards, which state officials deemed more...Source

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Pence pushed the program in a more conservative direction than any other governor who implemented Medicaid expansion, making Indiana a model for other red states — while also upsetting many conservatives who saw the move as a...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes The Affordable Care Act is a critical step in this direction. In addition to extending Medicare's solvency, the Affordable Care Act expands health insurance coverage to the uninsured, uses refundable tax credits to help working families afford quality health care and reins in the worst insurance company...Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No I think we need to focus on reducing crime, not reducing penalties," he said. "I think this legislation, as it moves forward, should still seek to continue to send a way strong message to the people of Indiana and particularly to those who would come into our state to deal drugs, that we are tough and we're going to stay tough on narcotics in this...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No While speaking at a Virginia high school last March, Kaine said that he wanted to change America's sentencing laws for marijuana offences, but he opposed repealing pot prohibition. "I wouldn't vote for a law at the federal or state level that would decriminalize marijuana," he...Source

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Medicaid expansion proponents are satisfied with covering a vulnerable population with a program that is so deeply flawed. But I'm not," Pence said in a May 2014 speech unveiling his plan at the conservative American Enterprise Institute. "Fortunately, Hoosiers have found a better...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Nor should we dismantle Medicare and Medicaid – critical programs that provide health care and economic security to seniors, persons with disabilities and the most vulnerable. Unless we control the cost of health care, we threaten our ability to finance other budget priorities, such as education and...Source

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No , HB 1085 protects the rights of law-abiding gun owners across The Hoosier...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes His current push for more regulation reflects new calculations by Democrats that after years of mass shootings, they can campaign on gun control and...Source

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes The backers of the bill include Collins, Graham, Nelson, Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Heidi Heitkamp (D-Mont.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Angus King...Source

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should the Senate hold hearings and a vote on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No  Supreme Court should be run by 'constitutional...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes U.S. Senator Tim Kaine met with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, who currently serves as chief judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Kaine has urged the Senate's Republican leaders to abandon their pledge to deny Garland a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing or vote, despite his extensive judicial...Source

Should corporations and unions (Super PACs) be allowed to donate to political candidates? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No Tim Kaine is a true public servant, serving as a missionary, civil rights lawyer, teacher and elected official.  He has sided with Virginians against the special interests and understands that the only way we'll truly restore the voice of everyday Americans in our democracy is to reverse Citizens...Source

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No In 2005, he voted to pass the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which halted lawsuits against firearms...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy to introduce the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act which would ensure that the gun industry – manufacturers, sellers and interest groups – is not shielded from liability when it acts with negligence and disregard for public safety. The bill would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). A companion bill in the House of...Source

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Voted Yes: Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act of...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No 

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Here's who agrees with the commission idea: Former Democratic governors Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both now in the U.S. Senate, and former governor and senator George Allen and former Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, both Republicans. Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, also says he wants a bipartisan commission, but meanwhile thinks the court should consider his ideas for the 3rd because he's the governor, after all. His plan helps the Democrats, of...Source

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Gov. Mike Pence said Wednesday he supports the state police's limited use of a surveillance device that acquires cell phone data as long as it is subject to judicial...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No I was pleased to vote in support of beginning debate on the USA Freedom Act, and I hope the Senate will pass the bill quickly when we return May 31. But it is important that any modifications to the Patriot Act programs remain consistent with the recent ruling by 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, which found the current programs illegal, and strike the proper balance between civil liberties and national...Source

Do you support the Patriot Act? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes The Patriot Act is essential to our continued success in the war on terror here at...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers "oted Yes: H.R.2048 - USA FREEDOM Act of...Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Monday, Governor Mike Pence will sign into law a number of bills aimed at combating drug abuse in Indiana at a ceremony at the Hope Academy in Indianapolis, a tuition-free, public charter high school for students in recovery from drug and alcohol...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes, most but not all drugs While speaking at a Virginia high school last March, Kaine said that he wanted to change America's sentencing laws for marijuana offences, but he opposed repealing pot prohibition. "I wouldn't vote for a law at the federal or state level that would decriminalize marijuana," he...Source

Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes When asked if he'd raise the retirement age, he said, "I'm an all-of-the-above guy. We need look at everything on the...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Do you support affirmative action programs? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No 'Bill Clinton is wrong on affirmative action' and saying 'Bill Clinton is a liar, a profligate, and an evil person.' Why do they do do it? People respond to low blows. But I will not do it because I remember the time I was pushing all the the teeth back into my gums after the 1990...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Regardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from OpenCongress.org show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Source

Should a photo ID be required to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Indiana was among the first states to pass a voter ID law back in...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No If your vote doesn't count, why is the other side working so hard to keep you from it?" Kaine said inside a refurbished downtown train...Source

Should the federal government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes By establishing a goal of 80 percent immunization that may set Indiana on the path toward mandate, (that) created a concern for many people," Pence said. "I think it is a decision that's best left to parents in consultation with their...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes Eventually, however, he decided the language was already good enough to give some discretion to parents. At the time, Virginia was only the second state in the country to require the...Source

Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: No The Democrats who voted in support of the bill included Sens. Tammy Baldwin (Wis.), Michael Bennet (Colo.), Tom Carper (Del.), Bob Casey (Pa.), Chris Coons (Del.), Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Dianne Feinstein (Calif.), Al Franken (Minn.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), Tim Kaine (Va.), Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Joe Manchin (W.V.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Robert...Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes A year before he became Indiana governor, Pence said he was in favor of an "all of the above" energy strategy, including nuclear...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes As Governor of Virginia, Kaine set a renewable electricity goal of 15% by 2025, expanded the use of lower-emitting natural gas and nuclear power, and issued the Commonwealth's first comprehensive climate and clean energy plans. He also supported the construction of the state-of-the-art Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center in Wise County, one of the most advanced new coal plants constructed in the United States. In the Senate, Kaine has been a leading voice on the need to address the impacts...Source

Should the government fund space travel? ^{stats discuss}

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Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes On Thursday, Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine said they were pleased that resupply missions will continue from...Source

Should police officers be required to wear body cameras? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes  Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill giving law enforcement agencies authority to withhold some video recordings from body...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes The use of body cameras is an approach that can continue to build positive relationships between police and the communities they bravely serve. By investing in these tools, we can also improve transparency and ensure families and law enforcement in the commonwealth remain...Source

Should convicted felons have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes In Indiana individuals incarcerated for a felony conviction are ineligible...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: No Lemons noted in his opinion that Virginia's last Democratic governor, Timothy M. Kaine, declined in 2010 to issue a blanket voting rights restoration order on advice from a senior adviser who said such a move would be an improper "rewrite" of the law and...Source

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative is a public-private partnership being implemented nationwide.  For over 20 years, the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) has proven that juvenile justice system's dual goals of promoting positive youth development and enhancing public safety are not in conflict and can be greatly strengthened by eliminating unnecessary or inappropriate...Source

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Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: No Using the power of the purse, Congress has the ability to block or prevent implementation of the EPA's proposed regulations on new and existing power plants," Pence wrote. "I respectfully urge you to support legislative efforts to do...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes If your vote doesn't count, why is the other side working so hard to keep you from it?" Kaine said inside a refurbished downtown train...Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Fracking is nothing new in Indiana....Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes but Kaine's opposition to regulating fracking under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and his support for natural gas exports and pipelines, prove he still has a long way to...Source

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in Arctic National Wildlife...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes He's been supportive of offshore drilling in the Atlantic and introduced legislation to speed up liquid natural gas...Source

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry? ^{stats discuss}

Mike Pence’s answer: Yes But as Hirs points out, Pence has a bit of a green tinge to his energy positions: "Apart from his rhetoric and defense of coal, Governor Pence backs bio-fuels produced by Indiana's farmers while the state has also promoted geothermal, wind, and solar energy with state-specific tax...Source

Tim Kaine’s answer: Yes As governor of Virginia, I supported building a state-of-the art coal plant in exchange for converting a plant that predated the Clean Air Act from coal to natural gas. I support development of offshore energy (gas, oil, wind and tidal) in the Atlantic. I support new hydro-fracturing techniques that expand the production of natural...Source