2008 SelectSmart.com Presidential Candidate Selector Candidate Positions Gov. Mark Sanford - Republican (Born October 6, 1949) Lawyer

War authorization: Source

Security/liberties: Sanford supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 29 percent in 2000. Sanford supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 1999-2000. Source

Social Security: Source

Stem cell research: Opposes federally funded stem cell research. Source

Same sex issues: Source

Trade issues: Source

Budget issues: Sanford supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 85 percent in 1999. On the votes used to calculate its ratings, the Concord Coalition attaches more value to those votes it considers more important. For 1999, the Concord Coalition gave Governor Sanford a rating of 96 percent. Sanford supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 33 percent in 1999. Source

Business & labor issues: Source

Abortion issues: Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape. Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered. Eliminate public funding for abortions and public funding of organizations that advocate or perform abortions. Source
Sanford supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 85 percent in 1999-2000. Sanford supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 1999. Source

Capital punishment: Supports death penalty. Source

Marijuana: Voted to prohibit needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC Source

Gun control: Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns. Allow citizens to carry concealed guns. Source

Minimum wage: Source

Health care: Voted NO on Prescription Drug Coverage under Medicare. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on banning physician-assisted suicide. (Oct 1999) Source

Prescription drugs: Voted NO on Prescription Drug Coverage under Medicare. Source

Environmental issues: Sanford supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 73 percent in 2000. Sanford supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 30 percent in 1999-2000. Source

Immigration issues: Source

Education issues: Supports national standards and testing of public school students. Supports displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. Endorses teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools. Source

Social Security Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000) Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994) Source

Link to voting records and special interest group ratings. (If available).

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