nysape gubernatorial candidate scorecard 2014
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2014 New York State Gubernatorial Scorecard comparing the candidates' positions on education policy and funding. Created by NYSAPE.TRANSCRIPT
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2014
Issues Andrew Cuomo
(D-Incumbent)
Zephyr Teachout
(Democrat)
Randy Credico
(Democrat)
Rob Astorino
(Republican)
Howie Hawkins
(Green)
Winner of
Primary
(Democrat)
Party Endorsements
Democratic, Working
Families Party,
Independent
Primary Cuomo on
9/9/14
Primary Cuomo on
9/9/14
Republican,
ConservativeGreen Democrat
Running Mate Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Timothy Wu None Christopher Moss Brian Jones
Common Core Standards SUPPORTS OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES
Significantly Reduce NYS
Standardized Testing Time
SUPPORTS, but his
recent law doesn't
accomplish this.
SUPPORTS SUPPORTS SUPPORTS SUPPORTS
APPR tied to Standardized Tests SUPPORTS OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES
Fully Fund Foundation Aid
(CFE)OPPOSES SUPPORTS SUPPORTS NONCOMMITTAL SUPPORTS
End the Gap Elimination
AdjustmentOPPOSES SUPPORTS SUPPORTS SUPPORTS SUPPORTS
Teacher Tenure NONCOMMITTAL SUPPORTS SUPPORTS OPPOSES SUPPORTS
Commissioner of Education, John
King NONCOMMITTAL OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES OPPOSES
Privately funded Regents
Research FellowsNONCOMMITTAL OPPOSES OPPOSES NONCOMMITTAL OPPOSES
Charter Schools SUPPORTS OPPOSES OPPOSES SUPPORTS OPPOSES
Charter school expansion SUPPORTS OPPOSES OPPOSES NONCOMMITTAL OPPOSES
The Dream ActSUPPORTS, but hasnt
gotten it passed in 4
years.
SUPPORTS SUPPORTS OPPOSES SUPPORTS
Public Campaign Financing
SUPPORTS, but hasnt
gotten it passed in 4
years.
SUPPORTS SUPPORTS OPPOSES SUPPORTS
NYSAPE Gubernatorial Candidate Scorecard - Education Policy and Funding Issues
September 9th: Democratic Primary November 4th: General Election