Evaluation Terms Explained
- Pro-life -candidate has answered questions pro-life
(some may have a few exceptions) or has pro-life record.
- Pro-abortion - information is sufficient to state the
candidate supports the provision of abortion services under
many circumstances
- Refused to respond - candidate definitely received
questionnaire, was contacted a few times in person or by phone.
- Failed to respond - questionnaire was sent to the candidate
but CLC follow-up was not possible or evidence is not sufficient
that the candidate was able to respond to the questionnaire
- Not pro-life - gave some pro-life answers
but other answers or other information make it clear that candidate
is not pro-life, even if he considers himself to be.
- No information
available - we
were not yet able to determine that candidate has refused to
respond or that candidate has seen the questionnaire
It should be
noted that our comments about a given candidate in the "candidate
summary" column may differ from the candidate's self-description.
Our classification is ultimately based on the candidate's record,
and where he stands politically - not on his "private views" or
"personal opinions." |
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