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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.

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. In the concurrent [[2020 U.S. presidential election|2020 presidential race]], he endorsed left-wing Democrat [[Joe Biden]],<ref>Schapiro, Jeff E. (May 1, 2020). [https://richmond.com/news/virginia/former-sen-john-warner-endorses-joe-biden/article_0d92453f-e0ed-51e5-8f17-ea6c67c96734.html Former Sen. John Warner endorses Joe Biden]. ''Richmond Times-Dispatch''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> who has a lengthy, documented record of racism. Interestingly enough, Warner hired [[segregation]]ist former U.S. representative Joel T. Broyhill to manage his campaign during the 1978 Virginia gubernatorial election.<ref>McCaffrey, Scott (September 27, 2006). [https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/long-time-u-s-rep-joel-broyhill-dies-at-86/article_a71c0d55-ea4f-58b5-a7a1-c17116bd66de.html Long-Time U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill Dies at 86]. ''Inside Nova''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner is also strongly [[anti-Trump]].<ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/warner-slams-trump-over-mail-204329069.html Warner slams Trump over mail-in voting worries]. ''Associated Press'' via ''Yahoo''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

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. In the concurrent [[2020 U.S. presidential election|2020 presidential race]], he endorsed left-wing Democrat [[Joe Biden]],<ref>Schapiro, Jeff E. (May 1, 2020). [https://richmond.com/news/virginia/former-sen-john-warner-endorses-joe-biden/article_0d92453f-e0ed-51e5-8f17-ea6c67c96734.html Former Sen. John Warner endorses Joe Biden]. ''Richmond Times-Dispatch''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> who has a lengthy, documented record of racism. Interestingly enough, Warner hired [[segregation]]ist former U.S. representative Joel T. Broyhill to manage his campaign during the 1978 Virginia gubernatorial election.<ref>McCaffrey, Scott (September 27, 2006). [https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/long-time-u-s-rep-joel-broyhill-dies-at-86/article_a71c0d55-ea4f-58b5-a7a1-c17116bd66de.html Long-Time U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill Dies at 86]. ''Inside Nova''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner is also strongly [[anti-Trump]].<ref>Cain, Andrew (September 28, 2016). [https://richmond.com/news/virginia/in-endorsement-john-warner-criticizes-trump-says-clinton-prepared-to-be-commander-in-chief/article_4ccc864e-ac0e-58f8-ad6c-ccb0da5c6ed0.html In endorsement, John Warner criticizes Trump, says Clinton prepared to be commander in chief]. ''Richmond Times-Dispatch''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref><ref>Klar, Rebecca (January 30, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/480819-former-gop-senator-urges-republicans-to-back-impeachment-witnesses Former GOP senator urges Republicans to back impeachment witnesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/warner-slams-trump-over-mail-204329069.html Warner slams Trump over mail-in voting worries]. ''Associated Press'' via ''Yahoo''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>

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