Unlike Governor Blagojevich, GOP gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar-Topinka chose to answer a ten-question survey released today by a non-partisan voter project called Vote Values '06.
- Topinka responded to the questionnaire by saying she supports requiring parents to consent before allowing their minor daughters to undergo surgical and medical procedures, including abortions.
- She also supports requiring schools to put internet filters on their computers.
- She opposes same sex marriage and supports the current law of affirming marriage as between one man and one woman.
- Topinka believes parents should give permission before psychological assessments are done on their children.
- She's for tax credits for school choice, but against vouchers.
- She's also concerned about federal immigration laws being violated, but is not sure whether withholding funds to jurisdictions who ignore immigration laws would be the best approach.
- While she writes she does not want to add further gaming venues, she says she would like to fill the current unused 10th license and add slots to existing riverboats.
- And she supports embryonic stem cell research, but believes the legislature should not be bypassed by Executive order.
- She doesn't support amending the Constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.
The governor did not respond. Neither did any of the other Democratic statewide candidates.
Among the Republicans, only GOP candidate for Comptroller Carole Pankau and GOP candidate for Attorney General Stu Umholtz answered the Vote Values 06 questionnaire.
Vote Values 06 is a project which encourages Illinois voter registration, informs voters as to candidates' views on social issues, and encourages them to get out and vote on November 7.
As a part of the project, a survey of ten questions was sent to statewide, State Senate and House and federal Congressional candidates. Copies of the candidates' responses are being rolled out over the next week online at www.votevaluesillinois.com.
Vote Values '06 hopes to reveal Congressional race answers next week.
