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from 2008 Political Courage Test (number of quotes indicated):
- Joe Pennacchio (10)
- John Hoeven (1)
- Mitch Daniels (16)
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Abortion
Mitch Daniels: No stem-cell research; private funds ok for adult stem cells.
Mitch Daniels: Legal abortion for rape, incest, or medical danger.
Joe Pennacchio: Abortion only for rape, incest, or maternal life.
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Civil Rights
Mitch Daniels: No same-sex marriage nor civil unions.
Mitch Daniels: No affirmative action in public college admissions.
Joe Pennacchio: DOMA instead of same-sex marriage.
Joe Pennacchio: No general affirmative action in state decisions.
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Corporations
Mitch Daniels: Reduce corporate income tax; cut and cap property tax.
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Crime
Mitch Daniels: Support the death penalty.
Mitch Daniels: Prevent recidivism with vocational training & alternatives.
Joe Pennacchio: Supports the death penalty.
Joe Pennacchio: End parole for repeat violent offenders.
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Drugs
Joe Pennacchio: Strengthen penalties for meth & other drug offenses.
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Education
John Hoeven: Moment of silence, or prayer, ok in public schools.
Mitch Daniels: Support vouchers for public schools.
Mitch Daniels: Use lottery revenue for free college tuition for two years.
Mitch Daniels: Voluntary prayer in public schools.
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Energy & Oil
Mitch Daniels: Support clean coal as well as alternative energy.
Joe Pennacchio: Increase production of traditional domestic energy sources.
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Government Reform
Mitch Daniels: No limits on individual nor PAC campaign contributions.
Joe Pennacchio: Limit all types of contributions, but not spending.
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Gun Control
Mitch Daniels: No background checks; no licenses; yes concealed carry.
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Health Care
Mitch Daniels: Tort reform; sue HMOs; no guarantees.
Mitch Daniels: INShape plan: insure 130,000 uninsured Hoosiers.
Joe Pennacchio: Guaranteed medical care is not a government responsibility.
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Technology
Mitch Daniels: Supports internet sales tax.
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Welfare & Poverty
Joe Pennacchio: Redirect welfare to faith-based organizations.
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