Mitch McConnell
Republican | Kentucky
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Mitch McConnell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2019-20
100%
2014
100%
2020
100%
2019
100%
2017-2018
100%
2019-20
100%
2020
A
2017-18
100%, 98% (cum.)â€
2019-20
94%
2015-16
93%
2019
64%, 88% (cum.)â€
2017-18
84%
2019
29%, 74% (cum.)â€
2019-20
69%, 63% (cum.)â€
2019-20
30%, 62% (cum.)â€
2019
0%, 59% (cum.)â€
2019
58% (cum.)â€
2017-18
57%
2019
50%
2015-16
38%
2019
28% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2014
|100%
2020
|100%
2019
|100%
2017-2018
|100%
2019-20
|100%
2017-18
|100%, 98% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|94%
2015-16
|93%
2019
|64%, 88% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|84%
2019
|29%, 74% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|69%, 63% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|30%, 62% (cum.)â€
2019
|0%, 59% (cum.)â€
2019
|58% (cum.)â€
2017-18
|57%
2019
|50%
2015-16
|38%
2019
|28% (cum.)â€
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2017-18
50%
2018
C
2019
33%
2017-18
13%
2017
0%, 12% (cum.)â€
2019
50%, 9% (cum.)â€
2019-20
8%
2019
8% (cum.)â€
2017
0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2018
14%, 7% (cum.)â€
2017
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2017-18
0%
2019
0%
2017-18
0%
2018
0%
2018
0%
2019
0%
2019
F
2017-18
|100%
2017-18
|50%
2018
|C
2019
|33%
2017
|0%, 12% (cum.)â€
2019
|50%, 9% (cum.)â€
2019-20
|8%
2019
|8% (cum.)â€
2017
|0%, 7% (cum.)â€
2018
|14%, 7% (cum.)â€
2017
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2017-18
|0%
2018
|0%
2019
|0%
2019
|F
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (11)
Campaign for Working Families
Citizens United Political Victory Fund
Donald Trump
*Family Research Council Action PAC
Freedoms Heritage Forum
OTHER (3)
*National Association of Home Builders
Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC PAC)
*SEAL PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Daniel Cameron (2019)
National Republican Senatorial Committee (2008)
Rand Paul (2014)
State Republican Party Organizations (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (29)
60 Plus Association (2014)
Americans for Tax Reform (2014)
Bernie Marcus (2014)
Bob DeWeese (2008)
Club for Growth (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Ditch Fund (2019)
Indivisible (2020)
Paul Singer (2014)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"As the father of three daughters, I believe innocent life should be protected. And I am proud of my career-long, 100 percent pro-life voting record in the United States Senate."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell does not support federal funds in support of abortion.
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell supports the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell believes that a bipartisan agreement will need to be made on the issue. "It's a bipartisan problem: unwillingness to address the real drivers of the debt by doing anything to adjust those programs to the demographics of America in the future."
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell believes that a reduction in government spending means cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell did not approve of a bill that would use taxpayer money to assist in student loan debt. "I think the best short-term solution is for parents to be very cost-conscious in shopping around for higher education alternatives."
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell does believe that religious liberty is at risk. "Religious freedom in America has never meant, and will never mean, solely the freedom to worship privately. It has never meant, and will never mean, the ability to practice only a subset of faiths acceptable to some subset of politicians. It means the right to live your life according to the dictates of your faith and conscience - free from government action."
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell supports private healthcare insurance.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"As I have warned, the threat posed by Iran has been growing for years, and this threat will continue even beyond the death of Tehran's master terrorist, Qassem Soleimani. We must remain vigilant in the face of the serious threat posed by Tehran. We can and should debate how to responsibily respond to Iranian threats."
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell has stated that he would not pass legislation if it did not "include wall funding".
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell supports the existence of ICE. "I will continue to stand against socialists and the extreme-left who yell to 'Abolish ICE'. I will fight for a safe and secure America, one with strong borders and strong law enforcement to protect our children from cartels, traffickers and gangs."
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell voted against federal funding towards sanctuary cities.
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell does not support the Equality Act. He has said he has no plans to bring the Equality Act, which has 46 cosponsors, up to a vote.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell is a member of a Christian church.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell has been called "the most conservative leader of either party in the history of the Senate".
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell has deferred gun legislation to President Trump. He wants to "protect our communities without infringing on Americans' constitutional rights".
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell stands against the BDS movement and supports Israel.
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I do not have any plans to endorse the legalization of marijuana."
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell does not support reparations. "I don't think reparations for something that happened 150 years ago for whom none of us currently living are responsible is a good idea."
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
McConnell does not support abolishing the electoral college.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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