Jay Rockefeller - Politics

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Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. Hillary Clinton is exceptionally qualified and prepared to lead our State Department during these uniquely challenging times

Timothy Geithner is a good choice for Barack Obama's Treasury Secretary. Tim Geithner brings needed experience and wisdom to the Treasury Department.

Leon Panetta is not a good choice to head the CIA. CIA director should go to someone who has significant intelligence experience and someone from outside the political world of Washington D.C.

Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Rockefeller is a co-sponsor of S. 22.

Based on the information available now, the invasion of Iraq was not justified. "Sadly, the Bush Administration led the nation into war under false pretenses."

The U.S. is not safer from terrorism today than it was before 9/11. "The war has increased the threat of global terrorism."

Social Security should not include private retirement accounts. Rockefeller opposed privatizing Social Security.

Congress should not eliminate the estate tax. Rockefeller voted against eliminating the estate tax.

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Rockefeller voted to continue funding Amtrak

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Rockefeller voted for Iraq Withdrawal Amendment

The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. Rockefeller co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"

Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Rockefeller voted against the moratorium in the Senate

Barack Obama should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "I know Barack Obama will fight and win the battle for health care, good paying jobs, and energy security"

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is constitutional. Voted for Military Commissions (S.3930)

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Rockefeller voted for Iraqi federalism

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should include immunity for telecom companies. Rockefeller's committee approved the FISA with retroactive immunity

The U.S. should declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Rockefeller voted for the amendment

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. Rockefeller voted to support Roe v. Wade

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Rockefeller Voted To Authorize War

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. Rockefeller voted for fence

The President should not order domestic warrantless wiretaps to combat terrorism. Certainly not on his own

The U.S. should not deploy more troops to Iraq. "More People There, More People To Be Shot At"

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?