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DIRECT FROM THE CAMPAIGN · IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Looking ahead to Election Day
John Deaton · Answers supplied by Mark Steffen, campaign representative ·
Election reflections
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Election reflections. Brief answers to DutyStation’s questions about hope, America’s future, unity, the next generation and a closing message. These reflections do not establish detailed military-family or veterans policy positions.
Hope heading into the election
Voters are putting people over politics; I’ve had many Democratic voters tell me they are voting for me because they look beyond party lines and see me as the better candidate.
Vision for America
Affordable, Freedom, Prosperous.
Bringing Americans together
Remembering that we have more in common with our neighbors than we think.
The next generation
Our grit. No matter how hard things get, never give up.
Closing message to voters
We bring change by taking a chance on something different. I am a Marine, father, husband and small business owner who wants to fight for what is best for Massachusetts and America.
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Policy summary: potential benefits and tradeoffs
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Military & pay
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Military families
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Veterans
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Defense contracting
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Policy-alignment scores
Alignment with our published policy criteria, not a measure of patriotism or a recommendation on how to vote.
Military & pay
Not enough evidence
Selected official actions: 0 · Full scoring review incomplete
Military families
Not enough evidence
Selected official actions: 0 · Full scoring review incomplete
Veterans
Not enough evidence
Selected official actions: 0 · Full scoring review incomplete
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