1.   Democrats favor providing for food stamps and Supplemental Security Income.

2.   Democrats favor more spending for education and health programs than either Pataki or the Republicans in the Legislature.

3.   Democrats favor the approach in the House bill.

4.   Democrats favored an eligibility standard similar to that adopted by California and other major states.

5.   Democrats generally favor more federal spending on domestic programs, particularly health care, education and job training, while Republicans favor deeper spending reductions and tax cuts.

6.   Democrats favor generous financial aid for the unemployed, including money to pay for their health insurance.

7.   Democrats favored the New Testament.

8.   Democrats have generally favored a statewide vote on the issue and Republicans have wanted an outright ban.

9.   Democrats favor an adjusted number because traditional constituents such as minorities tend to be missed in greater numbers.

10.   Democrats favor wide-ranging federal support for public education.