Party affiliation: She is a self-described "progressive Democrat" and has a long history of supporting liberal causes. Hale seems to be a rising star in the Democratic Party and is considered to be a potential candidate for statewide office in the future. (My response: No comment).
Support for gun control: Hale is a supporter of gun control and has said that she believes that we need to do more to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and people who are mentally unstable. She has also said that she would support a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. (My response: I agree, makes sense, as long as the laws actually focus and work on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally unstable).Read more
Support for environmental protection: Hale is a supporter of environmental protection and has said that she believes that we need to take action to address climate change. She has also said that she would support policies such as investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency. (My response: 100%).
Support for affordable healthcare: Hale is a supporter of affordable healthcare and has said that she believes that everyone should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. She has also said that she would support a single-payer healthcare system. (My response: Makes sense. As for the single-player healthcare system, I am yet to do enough research to give a fair opinion).
Other support: Increasing the minimum wage, investing in public education, expanding access to affordable housing, reforming the criminal justice system, and protecting voting rights. (My response: More things that make sense).
