Compare the Candidates – Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 8, 2016 New York General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senator, New York

Wendy Long - R

Websitewww.wendylong.com

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Chuck Schumer - D

Websitewww.chuckschumer.com

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Robin Laverne Wilson - G

Websitewww.robinforsenator.com

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Alex Merced - L

Websitealexmercedforny.com

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Chuck Schumer

Robin Laverne Wilson

Alex Merced

Biographical

General (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)

Personal (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and ages, home town, current residence)

Profession (professional and work experience outside politics)

Civic (past and present organizations, charities involvement)

Political (dates and titles of previously held political offices)

Religion (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)

Accomplishments (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)

Education (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)

Military (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals, honors, type and date of discharge)

National Security & Terrorism

National Security

Courts, Laws & Justice

Courts

Foreign Policy

Jobs

Guns

Gun Control Legislation

Renewal of Ban on Assault Weapons Purchases

Economy

Economic Grown and Stimulation

Business

Banking

Taxes

Education

Higher Education

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Education Tax Credits

Illegal Drugs & Marijuana

Illegal Drugs

Metamphetamines

Environment

Endangered Species

Medical Insurance

Health Insurance

Medicaid

Crime

Crime, a General Statement

Human Trafficking

Reducing Crime

Crimes Against Children

Violence Against Women

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Care

Improving Health & Medical Care

Energy, Gas, Oil & Autos

Energy

Energy Independence from Foreign Oil

Renewable Energy, Solar, Biomass and Wind

Energy Research and Development

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Transportation

Transportation, a General Statement

Rail

Air

Veterans

Veterans, a General Statement

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs, a General Statement

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

Food & Agriculture

Agriculture

Farm Bill

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