Presidential Election Presidential Election
2012 Christian Coalition V O T E R G U I D E
2012 Christian Coalition V O T E R G U I D E
Presidential Election
Presidential Election
Mitt Romney (R)
ISSUES
Barack Obama (D)
Mitt Romney (R)
ISSUES
Barack Obama (D)
Supports*
Vouchers that allow parents to choose private school for children
Opposes*
Supports*
Vouchers that allow parents to choose private school for children
Opposes*
Supports*
Voluntary prayer in public schools and facilities
Opposes*
Supports*
Voluntary prayer in public schools and facilities
Opposes*
Opposes*
Sex education for children in kindergarten through 12th grade
Supports*
Opposes*
Sex education for children in kindergarten through 12th grade
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Opposes*
Opposes*
Use of taxpayer dollars to bailout private companies
Supports*
Opposes*
Use of taxpayer dollars to bailout private companies
Supports*
Supports*
Appointing judges who adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Opposes*
Supports*
Appointing judges who adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Opposes*
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Supports*
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Supports*
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Supports*
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Supports*
Supports*
Parental notification for abortions by minors
Opposes*
Supports*
Parental notification for abortions by minors
Opposes*
Supports*
Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as 1 man and 1 woman
Opposes*
Supports*
Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as 1 man and 1 woman
Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Supports*
Requiring welfare recipients to work or get job training
Opposes*
Supports*
Requiring welfare recipients to work or get job training
Opposes*
Opposes*
Government subsidized in-state college tuition discounts for illegal aliens
Supports*
Opposes*
Government subsidized in-state college tuition discounts for illegal aliens
Supports*
Supports*
Enacting an energy independence plan that creates a free market for all energy sources and encourages homegrown clean energy innovation
Supports*
Supports*
Enacting an energy independence plan that creates a free market for all energy sources and encourages homegrown clean energy innovation
Supports*
Supports*
Official U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Unknown
Supports*
Official U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Unknown
mittromney.com
barackobama.com
mittromney.com
barackobama.com
Each candidate was sent a 2012 Issue Survey by mail and/or facsimile (Fax) machine. When possible, positions of candidates on issues were verified or determined using voting records and/or public statements (an “*” indicates such materials were used). Paid for and authorized by the Christian Coalition; PO Box 37030 - Washington, DC 20013 The Christian Coalition is a pro-family, citizen action organization. This voter guide is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or party.
Each candidate was sent a 2012 Issue Survey by mail and/or facsimile (Fax) machine. When possible, positions of candidates on issues were verified or determined using voting records and/or public statements (an “*” indicates such materials were used). Paid for and authorized by the Christian Coalition; PO Box 37030 - Washington, DC 20013 The Christian Coalition is a pro-family, citizen action organization. This voter guide is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or party.
Vote on November 6th!
Vote on November 6th!
Texas US Senate Election Ted Cruz (R)
Texas US Senate Election
ISSUES
Paul Sadler (D)
Ted Cruz (R)
ISSUES
Paul Sadler (D)
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Supports*
Introduction of a flat rate federal income tax
Unknown
Supports*
Introduction of a flat rate federal income tax
Unknown
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Capital punishment for certain crimes, such as first degree murder & terrorism
Supports*
Supports*
Capital punishment for certain crimes, such as first degree murder & terrorism
Supports*
Supports*
Appointing judges who will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Appointing judges who will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Unknown
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Unknown
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Unknown
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Unknown
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Unknown
Supports* Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as one man and one woman Opposes*
Supports* Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as one man and one woman Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Unknown
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Unknown
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Supports*
Tax credits for purchasing private health insurance
Unknown
Supports*
Tax credits for purchasing private health insurance
Unknown
tedcruz.org
sadlerforsenate.com
tedcruz.org
sadlerforsenate.com
Dear friend,
Dear friend,
You are holding one of the most powerful tools Americans have had to impact our society during elections – the Christian Coalition voter guide.
You are holding one of the most powerful tools Americans have had to impact our society during elections – the Christian Coalition voter guide.
I encourage you to help spread this important information to others by making additional copies for distribution. You can visit our website at www. cc.org/voterguides to download and print voter guides, as well as forward them to others via email, Facebook and Twitter.
I encourage you to help spread this important information to others by making additional copies for distribution. You can visit our website at www. cc.org/voterguides to download and print voter guides, as well as forward them to others via email, Facebook and Twitter.
This is a crucial election and too much is at stake for God’s people to sit on the sidelines. Be sure to make your vote count by going to the polls this coming Election Day!
This is a crucial election and too much is at stake for God’s people to sit on the sidelines. Be sure to make your vote count by going to the polls this coming Election Day!
Sincerely, Roberta Combs President, Christian Coalition
Scan here with your mobile phone to promote voter guides on Facebook!
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Sincerely, Roberta Combs President, Christian Coalition
Scan here with your mobile phone to promote voter guides on Facebook!
www.cc.org/voterguides
2012 Christian Coalition V O T E R G U I D E
Presidential Election
Presidential Election
Mitt Romney (R)
ISSUES
Barack Obama (D)
Mitt Romney (R)
ISSUES
Barack Obama (D)
Supports*
Vouchers that allow parents to choose private school for children
Opposes*
Supports*
Vouchers that allow parents to choose private school for children
Opposes*
Supports*
Voluntary prayer in public schools and facilities
Opposes*
Supports*
Voluntary prayer in public schools and facilities
Opposes*
Opposes*
Sex education for children in kindergarten through 12th grade
Supports*
Opposes*
Sex education for children in kindergarten through 12th grade
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Opposes*
Opposes*
Use of taxpayer dollars to bailout private companies
Supports*
Opposes*
Use of taxpayer dollars to bailout private companies
Supports*
Supports*
Appointing judges who adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Opposes*
Supports*
Appointing judges who adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Opposes*
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Supports*
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Supports*
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Supports*
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Supports*
Supports*
Parental notification for abortions by minors
Opposes*
Supports*
Parental notification for abortions by minors
Opposes*
Supports*
Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as 1 man and 1 woman
Opposes*
Supports*
Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as 1 man and 1 woman
Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Supports*
Requiring welfare recipients to work or get job training
Opposes*
Supports*
Requiring welfare recipients to work or get job training
Opposes*
Opposes*
Government subsidized in-state college tuition discounts for illegal aliens
Supports*
Opposes*
Government subsidized in-state college tuition discounts for illegal aliens
Supports*
Supports*
Enacting an energy independence plan that creates a free market for all energy sources and encourages homegrown clean energy innovation
Supports*
Supports*
Enacting an energy independence plan that creates a free market for all energy sources and encourages homegrown clean energy innovation
Supports*
Supports*
Official U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Unknown
Supports*
Official U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Unknown
mittromney.com
barackobama.com
mittromney.com
barackobama.com
Each candidate was sent a 2012 Issue Survey by mail and/or facsimile (Fax) machine. When possible, positions of candidates on issues were verified or determined using voting records and/or public statements (an “*” indicates such materials were used). Paid for and authorized by the Christian Coalition; PO Box 37030 - Washington, DC 20013 The Christian Coalition is a pro-family, citizen action organization. This voter guide is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or party.
Each candidate was sent a 2012 Issue Survey by mail and/or facsimile (Fax) machine. When possible, positions of candidates on issues were verified or determined using voting records and/or public statements (an “*” indicates such materials were used). Paid for and authorized by the Christian Coalition; PO Box 37030 - Washington, DC 20013 The Christian Coalition is a pro-family, citizen action organization. This voter guide is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or party.
Vote on November 6th!
Vote on November 6th!
Texas US Senate Election Ted Cruz (R)
Texas US Senate Election
ISSUES
Paul Sadler (D)
Ted Cruz (R)
ISSUES
Paul Sadler (D)
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Opposes*
Increasing federal income tax rates
Supports*
Supports*
Introduction of a flat rate federal income tax
Unknown
Supports*
Introduction of a flat rate federal income tax
Unknown
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Permanent elimination of the "Death Tax"
Opposes*
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Capital punishment for certain crimes, such as first degree murder & terrorism
Supports*
Supports*
Capital punishment for certain crimes, such as first degree murder & terrorism
Supports*
Supports*
Appointing judges who will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Unknown
Supports*
Appointing judges who will adhere to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Unknown
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Unknown
Opposes*
Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms
Unknown
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Unknown
Opposes*
Public funding of abortions
Unknown
Supports* Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as one man and one woman Opposes*
Supports* Maintaining current federal law defining marriage as one man and one woman Opposes*
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Unknown
Supports*
Prohibiting military from forcing chaplains to perform same-sex marriages
Unknown
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Supports*
Repealing "Obamacare" that forces citizens to buy insurance or pay a tax
Opposes*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Opposes*
Requiring religious groups to cover birth control & abortion in insurance
Supports*
Supports*
Tax credits for purchasing private health insurance
Unknown
Supports*
Tax credits for purchasing private health insurance
Unknown
tedcruz.org
sadlerforsenate.com
tedcruz.org
sadlerforsenate.com
Dear friend,
Dear friend,
You are holding one of the most powerful tools Americans have had to impact our society during elections – the Christian Coalition voter guide.
You are holding one of the most powerful tools Americans have had to impact our society during elections – the Christian Coalition voter guide.
I encourage you to help spread this important information to others by making additional copies for distribution. You can visit our website at www. cc.org/voterguides to download and print voter guides, as well as forward them to others via email, Facebook and Twitter.
I encourage you to help spread this important information to others by making additional copies for distribution. You can visit our website at www. cc.org/voterguides to download and print voter guides, as well as forward them to others via email, Facebook and Twitter.
This is a crucial election and too much is at stake for God’s people to sit on the sidelines. Be sure to make your vote count by going to the polls this coming Election Day!
This is a crucial election and too much is at stake for God’s people to sit on the sidelines. Be sure to make your vote count by going to the polls this coming Election Day!
Sincerely, Roberta Combs President, Christian Coalition
Scan here with your mobile phone to promote voter guides on Facebook!
www.cc.org/voterguides
Sincerely, Roberta Combs President, Christian Coalition
Scan here with your mobile phone to promote voter guides on Facebook!
www.cc.org/voterguides
