- Share on WeChat
-
Co-Chair, National Lieutenant Governor's Association, State Strategies in Military Affairs Committee, 2011-present
Vice-Chair, Aerospace States Association
Co-Chair, National Lieutenant Governor's Association, State Strategies in Military Affairs Committee, 2011-present
Vice-Chair, Aerospace States Association
What is your stance on abortion?
- Pro-life
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
- No
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
- No
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
- Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
- No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary
Should the government enforce a "stay-at-home" order to combat the coronavirus?
- Yes
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
- No
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
- No
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
- No
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
- Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
- Yes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
- No, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
- Yes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
- No
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
- Yes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
- Yes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs
Should "gender identity" be added to anti-discrimination laws?
- No, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
- Yes
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
- No
Should adults that are illegally attempting to cross the U.S. border be separated from their children?
- No, but immediately deport them and their children
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
- No
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
- Yes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies
When should your state end the "Stay at Home" order and reopen its economy?
- May 1st
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
- Yes
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the United States?
- No, but we should spend more to increase our border security
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
- No
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
- No
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
- No, but we should ban immigrants from "high risk" countries
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
- No, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
- No
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
- Yes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
- Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
- Yes, but only for maternity leave
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
- No, the U.S. should encourage Iran to disarm through diplomatic channels
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
- No
Should people on the "no-fly list" be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
- Yes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
- No
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
- No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
- Yes
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
- Yes, but scale back our current involvement
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
- No
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
- No, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
- No
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
- No
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
- Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
- Yes, but only for medical use
Should the electoral college be abolished?
- No
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
- Lower
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
- Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported
Do you support the death penalty?
- Yes
1. Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
- No
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
- Yes
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
- No, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
- No, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
- No
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
- Yes
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
- No, this is a violation of free speech
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
- No
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
- No, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
- No
1. Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
- Yes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
- No, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
- Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
- Yes
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
- Yes
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
- No
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
- Yes
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
- Yes
Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
- No, and all illegal immigrants should be deported
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
- No
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
- Yes
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
- Yes
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
- No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
- No, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit
Should the government prevent "mega mergers" of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
- Yes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share
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)?
- No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
- No
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
- Yes
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
- Yes
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
- Yes
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
- Yes
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
- Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
- No
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
- Yes
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
- Yes
1. Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
- Yes
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
- Decrease
Do you support the Patriot Act?
- Yes
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
- Yes
Do you support a universal basic income program?
- No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
- Yes
Should universities provide "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces" for students?
- No, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
- Yes
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
- Yes, and make it a lifetime ban
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
- No, we must use every diplomatic option first
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
- No
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
- More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
- Hurt
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
- Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
- No, Saudi Arabia has more than enough money to fund their own wars
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqab, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
- Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
- Increase
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
- No
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
- No
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
- Yes
Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria?
- No
Do you support affirmative action programs?
- No
Do you support Common Core national standards?
- No
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
- Yes
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
- No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
- No
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
- Yes
Should cities open drug "safe havens" where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
- No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
- No
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
- Decrease
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
- No, conduct targeted airstrikes instead
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
- No
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
- No
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
- Yes
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
- No
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
- Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
- More
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
- No, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
- Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
- No
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
- No
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
- No
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
- Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
- Yes
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
- Yes
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
- Yes
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
- Yes
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
- No, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead
Should the government fund space travel?
- Yes
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
- Yes
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
- No
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
- Yes
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
- Yes
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
- Yes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
- Yes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
- No
1. Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
- Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
- Yes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to
Should the government subsidize farmers?
- Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
- No
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
- No, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
- Yes
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
- Yes
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
- Yes
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
- No
Do you support charter schools?
- Yes
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
- No
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
- Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
- No
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
- No
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
- No
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
- Yes
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
- No
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
- No
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
- No
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
- Yes
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
- No
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
- No
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
- No
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
- Yes
Should sports betting be legal?
- Yes
By Gov. Kay Ivey My fellow Alabamians: In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday. Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with fireworks and music festivals. In 1776, John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be "celebrated by succeeding generations" with "pomp and circumstance bonfires and illuminations." However, largely because of COVID-19, this year's observance of our country's birth will likely be a bit more subdued than previous years. While unfortunate, this is certainly understandable. Today -- and very likely in the days that will follow -- instead of talking about what unites us as one nation -- other conversations will occur that are, quite frankly, a bit more difficult and challenging. My personal hope -- and prayer -- for this year's 4th of July is that the marvel of our great country -- how we started, what we've had to overcome, what we've accomplished and where we are going -- isn't lost on any of us. We are all searching for "a more perfect union" during these trying and demanding days. Over the past several weeks, our nation has been having one of those painful, yet overdue, discussions about the subject of race. The mere mention of race often makes some people uncomfortable, even though it is a topic that has been around since the beginning of time. Nationally, a conversation about race brings with it the opportunity where even friends can disagree on solutions; it also can be a catalyst to help total strangers find common ground and see things eye-to-eye with someone they previously did not even know. Here in Alabama, conversations about race are often set against a backdrop of our state's long -- and at times -- ugly history on the subject. No one can say that America's history hasn't had its own share of darkness, pain and suffering. But with challenge always comes opportunity. For instance, Montgomery is both the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the cradle of the Confederacy. What a contrast for our Capital City. The fact is our entire state has, in many ways, played a central role in the ever-evolving story of America and how our wonderful country has, itself, changed and progressed through the years. Ever since the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, thousands of Alabamians -- of all races, young and old -- have taken to the streets of our largest cities and smallest towns in protest to demand change and to seek justice. These frustrations are understandable. Change often comes too slowly for some and too quickly for others. As only the second female to be elected governor of our state in more than 200 years, I can attest to this. Most of us recognize that our views on issues such as race relations tend to grow out of our own background and experiences. But, fortunately, our views can change and broaden as we talk and learn from each other. As a nation, we believe that all people are created equal in their own rights as citizens, but we also know that making this ideal a reality is still a challenge for us. Even with the election of America's first African American president 12 years ago, racial, economic and social barriers continue to exist throughout our country. This just happens to be our time in history to ensure we are building on the progress of the past, as we take steps forward on what has proven to be a long, difficult journey. Folks, the fact is we need to have real discussions -- as an Alabama family. No one should be under the false illusion that simply renaming a building or pulling a monument down, in and of itself, will completely fix systemic discrimination. Back in January, I invited a group of 65 prominent African American leaders -- from all throughout Alabama -- to meet with me in Montgomery to begin having a dialogue on issues that truly matter to our African American community in this state. This dedicated group -- known as Alabama United -- is helping to bring some very legitimate concerns and issues to the table for both conversation and action. As an example, Alabama will continue to support law enforcement that is sensitive to the communities in which they serve. We have thousands of dedicated men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our state every single day. But we can -- and must -- make certain that our state's policies and procedures reflect the legitimate concerns that many citizens have about these important issues. I am confident all these conversations -- and hopefully many more -- will lead to a host of inspirational ideas that will lead to a more informed debate and enactment of sound public policy. We must develop ways to advance all communities that lack access to good schools, jobs, and other opportunities. As governor, I will continue to make education and achieving a good job a priority -- it distresses me that some of our rural areas and inner cities face some of the greatest challenges in education. There are other critical issues that must be addressed, and I will continue to look for solutions along with you. Everyone knows government cannot solve these problems alone. Some of the greatest solutions will come from private citizens as well as businesses, higher education, churches and foundations. Together, we can all be a part of supporting and building more inclusive communities. In other words, solving these problems comes from leaning on the principles that make us who we are -- our faith -- which is embodied in the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." My beliefs on how to treat people were shaped in Wilcox County and my faith was developed at the Camden Baptist Church. The Bible tells us over and over that our number one goal is to love God with all of one's heart and then to love our neighbor as we love our self. That is what I strive to do every day. When anyone feels forgotten and marginalized, compassion compels us to embrace, assist and share in their suffering. We must not let race divide us. We must grow and advance together. Being informed by our past, let us now carefully examine our future and work towards positive change. Together, we can envision an Alabama where all her people truly live up to the greatness within our grasp. We cannot change the past or erase our history But we can build a future that values the worth of each and every citizen. So, in closing, my hope and prayer for our country as we pause to celebrate America's 244th birthday, is that we make the most of this moment. As for our state, let's make this a time to heal, to commit ourselves to finding consensus, not conflict, and to show the rest of the nation how far we have come, even as we have further to go. These first steps -- just as we are beginning our third century as a state -- may be our most important steps yet. This is our time, Alabama. May God continue to bless each of you and the great state of Alabama.
