Steven Windmueller Writes:
- A statement of support by candidates committing the United States to ensure Israel’s security and its territorial integrity. Specific actions that reflect United States engagement with Israel through diplomatic, economic and military measures.
- A commitment to this nation’s security by ensuring the maintenance of a strong military designed to enhance homeland security and combat international terrorism while being able to challenge the enemies of the United States and Israel.
- A particular plan designed to isolate Iran, while preventing the regime in Tehran from developing or acquiring nuclear arms.
- Where appropriate, engagement with other countries to seek multi-lateral, alliance-based actions to advance our collective interests. To embrace international organizations when and where they can be effective in combating terrorism and in advancing social change and democratic values.
- Focus on a fiscal plan and tax policy that promotes sustainable economic growth while reducing government spending.
- The framing of a domestic policy that ensures core health care and social services are available to citizens.
- A commitment to equal rights and access for all citizens and the support of programs that promote economic opportunity.
- Maintaining an overarching policy of church-state separation but nonetheless open to specific programs that bring together religious institutions and the public sector in meeting core social service needs.
- Support for a woman’s right of choice by upholding Roe v. Wade.
- Leadership and management experience as demonstrated by a candidate’s ability to bring different political factions together and the capacity to manage complex issues.
