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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2009 Virginia General Election

Candidates for House Of Delegates 47th District, Virginia

Eric J. Brescia - R

►Websitewww.brescia2009.com

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Patrick A. Hope - D

►Websitewww.hopeforvirginia.org/

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Joshua F. Ruebner - G

►Websiteruebnerfordelegate.org/

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Patrick A. Hope

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Voting and Election Reform

Campaign Finance Reform

State Governments

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Telecommuting

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Police Reform

Prisons

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Nursing Homes, Hospices and Assisted Living

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Student Standards and Testing

Classroom Size

Teacher Standards

School Budgets

School Curriculum Math, Science, History, Government

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Chesapeake Bay

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Privacy Rights

Gay Rights

Property Rights

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Equal Opportunity

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Gun Background Checks

Gun Show Checks & Manufacturer Law Suits

High Capacity Amo & Gun Locks

Red Flag Laws

Local Gun Laws

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Alternate Energy

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

In-state Tuition for Illegal Aliens

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highway Congestion

Public Transportation

Traffic Congestion

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Telecommuting

Minorities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Tolerance

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights