Robert Dold (R-Ill.)

Spending and Taxes

Dold's biggest issue is reigning in federal spending and creating more jobs for the state of Illinois. He blames both parties in Washington for the growth of the federal deficit.

"We've got a tremendous amount of spending which is going to bury my children and future generations under a mountain of debt," Dold said.

Dold supports the extensions of all the Bush tax cuts.

"To raise taxes in this economy is going to have a devastating impact on the economny, on jobs," Dold said.

Health Care

Dold opposed the 2010 health-care reform bill. Dold said the law focused too much on access to health care at the expense of other concerns.

"We missed a golden opportunity if we wanted to have real reform," Dold said. "This law doesn't address cost or quality."

Abortion Rights

Dold said that he favors abortion rights, but supports certain restrictions on procedures like late-term abortions and endorses parental notification for minors. He also opposes federal funding for abortions.

Planned Parenthood has criticized Dold for these positions and endorsed his opponent.

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