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Albert Wilson has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2019 Political Courage Test.
Mississippi Gubernatorial Election 2019 Political Courage Test
| Pro-choice | a) Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape? | ||
| c) Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions? | |||
| I am generally not for abortion at any time, but I do respect a women right to choose. I feel that it is the right of that family to have/make the decision after becoming pregnant. If a choice is made to abort a fetus, it should not be so after 22 to 24 weeks, unless it is unsafe for the mother. However I will not set the number of weeks ban on abortions until after much research and input from all sides. | |||
1) Budget Stabilization:Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Mississippi's budget.
| No | a) Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions? | ||
| No | b) Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees? | ||
| No | c) An income tax increase on any tax bracket? | ||
| I will reach out to our federal government in finding additional funds which can be allocated toward balancing/increasing Mississippi budget. After a detail inspection/analysis of our state's budget, I will stress fiscal transparency and accountability to reduce wasteful, unwise, or excessive spending to best utilize state funds. I will invest some of the state�s revenues from our new state lottery to improve the quality of living for Mississippians, especially in the area of education. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support a limit on campaign contributions to state candidates? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support automatic voter registration? | ||
| Yes | f) Do you support limiting the use of "copycat" or "model bills" by Mississippi's state legislature? | ||
| g) Other or expanded principles: | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes? | ||
| No | b) Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult? | ||
| No | c) Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support restoring voting rights to ex-felons? | ||
| Yes | e) Do you support the legalization of industrial hemp farming? | ||
| Although cannabis as a drug and industrial hemp both derive from the species Cannabis sativa contain the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), they're distinct strains with unique phytochemical compositions and uses. Hemp has lower concentrations of THC and higher concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD), which decreases or eliminates its psychoactive effects. I support the farming of the lower (THC) strains. I support regulations on the concentration of THC and permit only hemp that's bred with an especially low THC content which canbe refined into a variety of commercial items including paper, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food, and animal feed. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support lowering state income taxes as a means of promoting economic growth? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support reducing government regulations on the private sector? | ||
| No | d) Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits? | ||
| e) Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits? | |||
| Yes | f) Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Mississippi? | ||
| g) Do you support requiring employers to provide paid family leave? | |||
| My goal is to generate good-paying 21st century jobs in technology, health care, education, the ARTs, engineering and clean energy. I want to create high paying job to keep our most valuable assets, �Our Graduates from Mississippi Colleges and University�, working here in Mississippi instead of moving to other states. I seek to promote a Mississippi that is open and inclusive to Mississippians of every ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, and sexual orientation. I welcomes every geographical area in the state of Mississippi�s input in improving Mississippi. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support adopting federal education standards in Mississippi? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support state funding for charter schools? | ||
| No | c) Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Mississippi high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities? | ||
| Yes | d) Do you support legislation that would create an online preschool program in Mississippi? | ||
| Education is a key to our economic growth and the future success of our state. Mississippi�s economic growth is closely linked to the success of our children, who deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless to where they live or their family�s income. As an �Advocate of Education, I am committed to investing in addressing the needs of every child from cradle to career, starting with high-quality, affordable childcare and pre-kindergarten programs and fully-funded public schools, and on to post-secondary opportunities that will lead to a lifetime of success. | |||
| Yes | a) Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? | ||
| Yes | b) Do you support government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions? | ||
| Yes | c) Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives? | ||
| d) Other or expanded principles: | |||
| Yes | a) Do you generally support gun-control legislation? | ||
| Yes | b) Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows? | ||
| No | c) Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom? | ||
| Yes | d) Should a license be required for gun ownership? | ||
| I support safety measures being in place that will protect all of the citizens of our state and nation from any threat (even treats to themselves caused by mental illness or depression). I believe that legislation should be in place to ensure that people buying guns should fully understand the laws governing the purchase, consequence and legal use of weapons. | |||
| a) Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse? | |||
| Yes | b) Do you support Medicaid expansion through Mississippi's health care programs? | ||
| c) Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance? | |||
| d) Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia? | |||
| No | e) Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations? | ||
| f) Other or expanded principles: | |||
| a) Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Mississippi's anti-discrimination laws? | |||
| b) Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Mississippi's anti-discrimination laws? | |||
| Yes | c) Do you support greater efforts by Mississippi state government in closing the pay gap between men and women? | ||
| I do not support any legislation that promotes discrimination, division, hate, ill-will, or bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, social-economic status, partisanship, or any other exceptionalities. Mississippi's anti-discrimination laws must be update. | |||
| I seek to bring a 21st century economy to Mississippi, improve education from the cradle to college more accessible and affordable. I will work to better our health care system and improve Mississippi?s infrastructure. All while fighting to overturn divisive legislation. And move our state past race, gender, socioeconomic status, partisanship, and embrace this historical shift. You and Me, we can improve the future of Mississippi. | |||
| I will use my over 25 years of community and business experience to bridge relationships, promote economic development, improve education and reduce poverty in Mississippi. I'll be a strong voice for justice, inclusion, healthcare and equality. Once we remove the Mississippi's negative stigma, economic despair, and address Mississippi's dark history, then we will build partnerships with current and former successful citizens, investors, large corporations, willing to join us in investing back into the economic growth of Mississippi. |
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