On the Issues

Improving education is a critical issue for Delaware and our nation. Every student should have the opportunity to receive a quality public education that offers support and training for the jobs of tomorrow. A member of the Board of the Rodel Foundation of Delaware and the Education Voters of Delaware, Chris Coons believes that we must come together – students, teachers, parents and the community– to prepare our children for the challenges ahead. [+] Read More

The energy policies of the 20th century have led to an unsustainable energy system in America. This is why America cannot continue along this current path of an addiction to foreign oil and a dangerous buildup of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Chris Coons believes we can free ourselves from this current system by diversifying the country’s energy sources. [+] Read More

As Delawareans continue to see their fuel and energy prices increase, they must consider becoming good environmental stewards. That is why Chris Coons, in his role as County Executive, took steps to address the county’s own energy consumption and emissions in order to bring costs down for taxpayers and protect the environment. [+] Read More

Chris believes that a healthy financial system is integral to a functioning economy, but the dysfunctional system of the past few years has harmed both the industry and the economy at large. Through a mix of flawed incentives and lax regulation, the financial industry was allowed, and at times encouraged, to take unnecessary risks that have led to economic chaos. [+] Read More

Everyone in Delaware has a story to tell about health care and the longstanding need to fix our nation’s health care system. The parent with a child that went without medicine when they were sick, the person with diabetes who lost coverage when they changed jobs, the new college graduate who is struggling to find their first job and hopes they don't get sick in the meantime. [+] Read More

Delawareans, as well as the entire country, have felt the effects of the current economic climate. While DC insiders argue over the various views of the fundamental causes, Chris Coons wants to focus on the millions of Americans who have suffered from the crisis. [+] Read More

Chris Coons approaches military and foreign policy matters as a Truman Democrat. Our nation is best served by a robust, engaged foreign policy, based in diplomacy and strategic partnerships with other nations. We need a well-trained, sophisticated national security and intelligence capability, and policies and practices that recognize the link between our security and development, fair trade, and human rights. [+] Read More

Chris believes the Deep Horizon oil spill is a tragic example of why we can no longer rely on oil as our main source of energy. Oil drilling not only poses an environmental risk, but our dependence on foreign oil is a national security concern. [+] Read More

Chris believes that decisions about a woman’s health, including issues surrounding pregnancy, should be left to her and her doctor. Abortion should remain safe, legal, and rare for women regardless of their financial means. He supports Roe v. Wade and support restoring the original rights expressed in the decision before legislation and courts began eroding them. [+] Read More

Chris Coons was elected New Castle County Executive in 2004 and re-elected to a second term in 2008. As County Executive, Chris -- a Democrat -- turned New Castle County around by working to protect and improve the quality of life for more than 530,000 Delawareans. [+] Read More