This year is different. We only need 6 seats to remove pro-abortion Harry Reid from control of the Senate.
In Georgia, David Perdue (R) and Michelle Nunn (D) are nearly tied in the polls.
After researching the two candidates in light of Catholic teaching, it is clear to us at CatholicVote.org that David Perdue is the right candidate for the people of Georgia.
Since educating faithful Catholics and encouraging them to vote are two of our main priorities, we have created these simple, side-by-side candidate comparison flyers for your reference.
As Catholics, abortion, marriage, and religious liberty are at the top of our list. But we have included some other issues that people of faith should also consider when deciding on a candidate.
Click here for a downloadable version of the Georgia Senate candidates flyer!
LIFE:
David Perdue is pro-life. “I believe that we should promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, especially the unborn.” Source: Perdue for Senate campaign website
Michelle Nunn does not believe unborn children have a right to life. She is endorsed by Emily’s List, an organization that supports pro-abortion women in politics. Source: Emily’s List
MARRIAGE:
David Perdue believes that “we must protect traditional marriage, keeping it clearly defined as between one man and one woman.” Source: Perdue for Senate
Michelle Nunn believes marriage should be redefined. Source: Huffington Post
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY:
The HHS mandate is a policy where the federal government forces employers to pay for abortion pills and other morally objectionable services. The United States Senate on March 1, 2012, rejected the Blunt Amendment which would have restored the religious liberty rights of all Americans who objected to being forced to pay for abortion pills. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious liberty in the Hobby Lobby case in June 2014.
David Perdue is dedicated to conscience protection for all people of faith in the United States. Source: Perdue for Senate campaign website
Michelle Nunn admitted that she disagreed with the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision, which protected individuals of faith from being forced to violate their consciences. Source: The Hill
HEALTH CARE:
David Perdue asserts that “we need to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with more affordable free market solutions.” Source: Perdue for Senate campaign website
Michelle Nunn favors Obamacare and said she would not vote to repeal it. Source: National Review
EDUCATION:
David Perdue will fight for more local and state control of education. “I have seen firsthand that parents and local educators make the best decisions on how to meet the unique needs of students… We should dismantle unnecessary federal bureaucracy, including the push for Common Core, and get that funding into the classrooms.” Source: Perdue for Senate campaign website
Michelle Nunn favors greater federal control over education. “I support the Common Core.” Source: Nunn for Senate campaign website