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Warner has been known to take more [[liberal]] positions then most Republicans. He has a mixed record on [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/John_Warner_Abortion.htm</ref> He supports embryonic [[stem cell research]] and has even called himself "[[pro-choice]]." However, pro-life groups have given him satisfactory ratings because of his votes to restrict abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment banning [[same-sex marriage]] but has stated he does not think [[homosexuality]] is immoral.<ref>http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070313153140644</ref> Warner is also one of the few Virginia elected officials who support [[gun control]]. He voted for the Brady Bill and, in 1999, was one of only five Republicans to vote to close the so-called "gun show loophole." In 2004 Warner was one of three Republicans to sponsor an amendment by Senator [[Dianne Feinstein]] (D-[[California]]) that sought to provide for a 10-year extension of the Assault Weapons Ban. He was among ten GOP Senators who voted against charge of perjury during [[Bill Clinton]]'s impeachment.
 
Warner has been known to take more [[liberal]] positions then most Republicans. He has a mixed record on [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/John_Warner_Abortion.htm</ref> He supports embryonic [[stem cell research]] and has even called himself "[[pro-choice]]." However, pro-life groups have given him satisfactory ratings because of his votes to restrict abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment banning [[same-sex marriage]] but has stated he does not think [[homosexuality]] is immoral.<ref>http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070313153140644</ref> Warner is also one of the few Virginia elected officials who support [[gun control]]. He voted for the Brady Bill and, in 1999, was one of only five Republicans to vote to close the so-called "gun show loophole." In 2004 Warner was one of three Republicans to sponsor an amendment by Senator [[Dianne Feinstein]] (D-[[California]]) that sought to provide for a 10-year extension of the Assault Weapons Ban. He was among ten GOP Senators who voted against charge of perjury during [[Bill Clinton]]'s impeachment.
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In 2014 <ref>Hohmann, James (January 27, 2014). [https://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/mark-warner-john-warner-virginia-2014-102657 Warner endorses Warner]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>and [[2020 U.S. Senate election in Virginia|2020]],<ref>[https://markwarnerva.com/2020/10/john-warner-endorsement/ Republican Former Senator John Warner Endorses Mark Warner’s Re-election Bid]. ''markwarnerva.com''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner crossed party lines in endorsing his Democrat successor Mark Warner for re-election.
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In 2014<ref>Hohmann, James (January 27, 2014). [https://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/mark-warner-john-warner-virginia-2014-102657 Warner endorses Warner]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> and [[2020 U.S. Senate election in Virginia|2020]],<ref>[https://markwarnerva.com/2020/10/john-warner-endorsement/ Republican Former Senator John Warner Endorses Mark Warner’s Re-election Bid]. ''markwarnerva.com''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner crossed party lines in endorsing his Democrat successor Mark Warner for re-election.
    
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