Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 6, 2012 Texas General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Texas

Ted Cruz - R

►Websitewww.tedcruz.org/

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Paul Sadler - D

►Websitesadlerforsenate.com

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John "Jay" Myers - L

►Websitewww.johnjaymyers.com

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David B. Collins - G

►Websitedbc4senate.tumblr.com

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Ted Cruz

Paul Sadler

John "Jay" Myers

David B. Collins

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Opinions of Other Candidates

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Candidate Endorsements

Government & Democracy

Money and Special Interests

Campaign Finance Reform

Government & Religion

Federalism and States' Rights

Campaign Spending Limits

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Israel

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Iran

Iran Nuclear Deal & Sanctions

Syria

ISIS

Other Arab Countries, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Infrastructure

Income Inequality

Middle Class & Its Decline

Labor, Wages & Unions

Income Inequality

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Education & Schools

Education

Teacher Pay

Local Control Over Education

Department of Education

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Regulation

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oil Industry

Coal

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Banks & Finance

Big Banks & Too Big to Fail

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

USA Patriot Act

Marriage Left to States

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family Values

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

High Capacity Amo & Gun Locks

Local Gun Laws

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Oil Drilling

Oil Industry

Foreign Oil Energy Independence

Coal

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Dream Act

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

National Security Agency (NSA) & Citizen Surveillance

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Internet Neutrality

Taxes

Taxing the Wealthiest

Property Taxes

Income Taxes

Taxes on Interest, Dividends, and Capital Gains

Tax Reform

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Military

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Defense

ISIS

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Entitlements

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Minorities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Homosexuality as Sin

Marriage Left to States