Democrats Republicans 2010 August

U. S. Senate
Candidates
Voter Guide Primary Election
Glenn Maurice Jeff Kendrick William William Marco
Burkett Ferre Greene Meek Issues Escoffery Kogut Rubio
Opposes DNR* DNR* DNR* Legalize adoption by same-sex Opposes Opposes Opposes
couples in Florida
Opposes DNR DNR DNR Allow parents to use vouchers for Supports Supports Supports
children to attend private schools
Opposes DNR DNR DNR Prohibit casino cruise ships “boats Supports Supports Supports

Opposes DNR DNR DNR

to nowhere” in Florida ports
Rewrite our immigration laws to restrict Supports Supports Supports1
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Supports DNR DNR DNR
immigration and protect national security
Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related Supports Supports Supports Palm Beach & Martin Counties
events such as graduation and sporting events Democrats Republicans
Prohibit embryonic stem cell research
Supports DNR DNR DNR that requires the destruction of Supports Supports Supports
a fertilized human embryo
Include an ultrasound in the interest of a
Candidates for
DNR DNR DNR DNR woman’s health, safety and disclosure of
information prior to an abortion
Supports Supports Supports
Governor
Opposes DNR DNR DNR Exempt existing adult businesses from Opposes Opposes Opposes
adult zoning regulation changes
Constitutional amendment requiring a Brian Alex Mike Bill Rick
Supports DNR DNR DNR 2/3 vote of the legislature before
imposing new or increased taxes
Supports Supports Supports
Moore Sink Issues McCalister McCollum Scott
*- DNR = Did Not Respond to Questionnaire Supports DNR* Abortions should be legal when the DNR* Opposes Supports
1- Marco Rubio added this to his response to this question, “We must: secure the border, not grant amnesty and modernize America’s immigration system.”
pregnancy resulted from incest or rape
Democrats Republicans Include an ultrasound in the interest of a
Supports DNR woman’s health, safety and disclosure of DNR Supports Supports1
Candidates for information prior to an abortion
Attorney General Undecided2 DNR Exempt existing adult businesses from DNR Opposes No Response3
adult zoning regulation changes
Dave Dan Holly Pam Jeff Opposes DNR Expand gambling in Florida for the DNR Opposes Undecided4
Aronberg Gelber Issues Benson Bondi Kottkamp purpose of increasing state revenue
DNR* DNR* Legalize adoption by same-sex Opposes No Opposes
couples in Florida Response1
Supports DNR Legalize adoption by same-sex DNR Opposes Opposes
DNR DNR Allow parents to use vouchers for Supports Supports2 Supports couples in Florida
children to attend private schools Opposes DNR Allow parents to use vouchers for DNR Supports Supports
DNR DNR Prohibit casino cruise ships “boats Supports No Supports children to attend private schools
to nowhere” in Florida ports Response3
DNR DNR Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related Supports Supports Supports
4 Supports DNR Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related DNR Supports Supports
events such as graduation and sporting events events such as graduation and sporting events
Prohibit embryonic stem cell research Prohibit embryonic stem cell research
DNR DNR that requires the destruction of Supports Supports Supports
a fertilized human embryo
Opposes DNR that requires the destruction of DNR Supports Supports
Include an ultrasound in the interest of a a fertilized human embryo
DNR DNR woman’s health, safety and disclosure of Supports Supports5 Supports Constitutional amendment requiring a
information prior to an abortion Opposes DNR 2/3 vote of the legislature before DNR Supports Supports
DNR DNR Exempt existing adult businesses from Opposes Opposes Opposes
adult zoning regulation changes imposing new or increased taxes
Constitutional amendment requiring a To view candidate websites and judicial candidate voluntary disclosures, visit our website here: www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php
2/3 vote of the legislature before Supports Supports Supports *- DNR = Did Not Respond to Questionnaire
DNR DNR
1- Note: Mr. Scott was the CEO of Columbia/HCA Healthcare hospitals while they performed elective abortions
imposing new or increased taxes 2- Brian Moore added this to his response to this question, “Unclear. Need more explanation.”
1- Pam Bondi added this to her response to this question, “As Florida’s next Attorney General I will vigorously defend the law banning gay adoption.
My responsibility will be to enforce the laws made by the legislature.” 3- Rick Scott added this to his response to this question, “I support local community standards.”
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2- Pam Bondi added this to her response to this question, “This was a wonderful program!!!” 4- Rick Scott added this to his response to this question, “I would hope that we would not rely on gaming to fund our state government. I am a firm
3- Pam Bondi added this to her response to this question, “As Attorney General my job is to enforce laws in Florida waters. I don’t have the ability believer that these types of issues should be left up to the individual communities that would be immediately affected.”
to regulate federal waters.”

Vote: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

4- Pam Bondi added this to her response to this question, “Please know as Attorney General my job is to enforce the laws not make them.”
5- Pam Bondi added this to her response to this question, “I am very disappointed this was vetoed.”

2010 Judicial Circuit Court Contested Races - Information Available Here:

1. http://www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php Every candidate was sent a 2010 Candidate Iisues Survey by certified mail, facsimile machine or electronic mail (with delivery and read receipts requested).
When possible positions of candidates on issues were verified or determined using voting records and/or public record. Authorized by the Christian Coalition
2. http://flfamily.org/voter_guides.php of Florida, Post Office Box 520578, Longwood, FL 32752 - www.ccfla.org. The Christian Coalition of Florida is a pro-family, citizen action organization.
3. http://www.floridabar.org/divcom/pi/jcandis.nsf This voter guide is provided for educational purposes only and is not to be considered an endorsement of any candidate or party.
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U.S. Congress Florida Senate

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Ron Paul David Allen Pete Kevin Lizbeth Mike Sharon
Klein Renneisen Issues Brady West Burkert Rader Issues Benacquisto Lameyer Merchant
DNR* Supports1 Legalize adoption by same-sex DNR* Undecided2 DNR* DNR* Legalize adoption by same-sex Supports1 Opposes DNR*
couples in Florida couples in Florida
DNR Supports Allow parents to use vouchers for DNR Supports DNR DNR Allow parents to use vouchers for Supports Supports DNR
children to attend private schools children to attend private schools
DNR Opposes Prohibit casino cruise ships “boats DNR Opposes3 DNR DNR Prohibit casino cruise ships “boats Opposes 2
Supports DNR
to nowhere” in Florida ports to nowhere” in Florida ports
DNR Supports Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related DNR Supports DNR DNR Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related Supports Supports DNR
events such as graduation and sporting events events such as graduation and sporting events
Prohibit embryonic stem cell research Prohibit embryonic stem cell research
DNR Supports that requires the destruction of DNR Supports DNR DNR that requires the destruction of Supports Supports DNR
a fertilized human embryo a fertilized human embryo
Include an ultrasound in the interest of a Include an ultrasound in the interest of a
DNR Supports woman’s health, safety and disclosure of DNR Supports DNR DNR woman’s health, safety and disclosure of Supports3 Supports4 DNR
information prior to an abortion information prior to an abortion
DNR Opposes Exempt existing adult businesses from DNR Opposes4 DNR DNR Exempt existing adult businesses from Opposes Opposes DNR
adult zoning regulation changes adult zoning regulation changes
Constitutional amendment requiring a Constitutional amendment requiring a
DNR Supports 2/3 vote of the legislature before DNR Supports DNR DNR 2/3 vote of the legislature before Supports Supports DNR
imposing new or increased taxes imposing new or increased taxes
To view candidate websites and judicial candidate voluntary disclosures, visit our website here: www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php To view candidate websites and judicial candidate voluntary disclosures, visit our website here: www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php
*- DNR = Did Not Respond to Questionnaire *- DNR = Did Not Respond to Questionnaire
1- Paul Renneisen added this to his response to this question, “Same sex couples raised children during the Great Depression. The needs 1- Lizbeth Benacquisto added this to her response to this question, “I am not actively advocating for a change in the laws already on books. I support
of children come first.” special needs children having the opportunity to live a quality life. **And would hope that we can enable children to have a quality home life.”
2- Allen West added this to his response to this question, “Case by case basis, concern is for a child to have a good home. There are plenty 2- Lizbeth Benacquisto added this to her response to this question, “What would that do to the economy?”
of abuses with heterosexual couples of adopted children.” 3- Lizbeth Benacquisto added this to her response to this question, “Two months ago former Rep. Sharon Merchant to the Palm Beach Post that she opposes
3- Allen West added this to his response to this question, “One cannot regulate legal behavior.” this. (Palm Beach Post, 5/2010 ‘Abortion bill divides GOP’). And I consistently support it because I’m pro-life.”
4- Allen West added this to his response to this question, “They must comply.” 4- Mike Lameyer added this to his response to this question, “This should be a must and Planned Parenthood should be required to pay for the ultrasound.”

House Dist. 83 District 85 District 91

Florida House of Rep.

Districts 83, 85 & 91

Nancy Francisco Pat D.J. Tami David George Yomin

No Party Affil. Cardone Rodriguez Rooney Issues DeRenzo Donnally Maymon Moraitis Postelnik
15th Judicial Supports DNR* DNR* Legalize adoption by same-sex DNR* Opposes DNR* DNR* Opposes3
couples in Florida
Circuit Court Supports DNR DNR Allow parents to use vouchers for DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports4
Seat 33 Opposes1 DNR DNR
children to attend private schools
Prohibit casino cruise ships “boats DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports
to nowhere” in Florida ports
Information Available: Supports DNR DNR Voluntary, student-led prayer at school related DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports5
Candidates’ voluntary disclosures & websites are events such as graduation and sporting events
available at the following three website locations: Prohibit embryonic stem cell research
1. http://www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php Supports DNR DNR that requires the destruction of DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports6
2. http://flfamily.org/voter_guides.php a fertilized human embryo
3. http://www.floridabar.org/divcom/pi/jcandis.nsf Include an ultrasound in the interest of a
Opposes DNR DNR woman’s health, safety and disclosure of DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports
Judges information prior to an abortion
Undecided 2
DNR DNR Exempt existing adult businesses from DNR Opposes DNR DNR Opposes7
adult zoning regulation changes
Supports Constitutional amendment requiring a
DNR DNR 2/3 vote of the legislature before DNR Supports DNR DNR Supports
imposing new or increased taxes
To view candidate websites and judicial candidate voluntary disclosures, visit our website here: 3- Yomin Postelnik added this to his response to this question, “Not in interest of child. Every child deserves a mother
www.ccfla.org/questionnaire.php and a father.”
*- DNR = Did Not Respond to Questionnaire 4- Yomin Postelnik added this to his response to this question, “Strong supporter - and the only way to better the public
1- Nancy Coardone added this to her response to this question, “The Port of Palm Beach depends on the small cruise system is to enfuse it with competition.”
ships.” 5- Yomin Postelnik added this to his response to this question, “Clear 1st amendment right.”
2- Nancy Coardone added this to her response to this question, “I don’t appreciate adult businesses, but I am concerned 6- Yomin Postelnik added this to his response to this question, “Useless & wrong - therefore God made it useless too.”
about the taking of rights previously granted within the law.” 7- Yomin Postelnik added this to his response to this question, “No benefit to society - causes crime.”