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Going Rogue, by Sarah Palin

Turnaround: Crisis, Leadership, and the Olympic Games

Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee

Mitt Romney: The Man, His Values and His Vision, by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field

America by Heart, by Sarah Palin

Core of Conviction, by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, MN)

The Real Romney, by Kranish & Helman

Newt! Leader of the Second American Revolution, by Dick Williams

Courage to Stand, by Tim Pawlenty (Jan. 11, 2011)

CEO of SELF, by Herman Cain

2011 Republican primary debate on Twitter.com, July 21, 2011

On My Honor, by Rick Perry

Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal

Fed Up!, by Rick Perry (Nov. 15, 2010)

Character Makes a Difference, by Mike Huckabee

They Think You're Stupid, by Herman Cain (May 31, 2005)

Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure

Real Change, by Speaker Newt Gingrich

Living Beyond Your Lifetime: How to be Intentional about the Legacy You Leave, by Mike Huckabee

Why She Will Win, by Ron Paul Jones (May 21, 2011)

Lessons Learned the Hard Way, by Newt Gingrich

Rediscovering God in America, by Newt Gingrich

A Nation Like No Other, by Newt Gingrich

A Mormon in the White House, by Hugh Hewitt

How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down

Time to Get Tough, by Donald Trump

To Renew America, by Newt Gingrich

No Apology, by Gov. Mitt Romney

Leadership, autobiography by Rudolph Giuliani

Game Change, by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin

My Journey to the White House, by Herman Cain

America's Mayor, America's President?, by Robert Polner

The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump

FactCheck.org analysis of 2007 campaign ads

To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine, by Newt Gingrich

The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin, by Joe McGinniss

It Takes a Family, by Rick Santorum (April 30, 2006)

The Revolution: A Manifesto, by Ron Paul, published April 2008

Liberty Defined, by Ron Paul (April 19, 2011)

From Hope to Higher Ground, by Gov. Mike Huckabee

Courage and Consequence, by Karl Rove

The Battle for America 2008, by Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson

What Happened, by Scott McClellan

Third World America, by Arianna Huffington

The Natural, by Joe Klein

Saving Freedom, by Sen. Jim DeMint

A Senator Speaks Out, by Rick Santorum (June 8, 2005)

Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader by Joe Hilley

What Obama Means, by Jabari Asim

The Myth of a Maverick, by Matt Welch

My Life, by Bill Clinton

Living History, by Hillary Rodhan Clinton

A Life of Trial and Redemption, by Jules Witcover

Freedom Under Siege, by Ron Paul

A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship

Giuliani: Flawed or Flawless?

End the Fed, by Ron Paul

The Contenders, by Laura Flanders et al.

The Case for Hillary Clinton, by Susan Estrich

Aftershock: The Next Economy and America's Future, by Robert Reich

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Rocky Anderson on Principles & Values

Justice Party challenger for President; former mayor of Salt Lake City

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US should keep building and adapting for the future. (Feb 2012)

Michele Bachmann on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner

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Economic AND social AND foreign policy conservative. (Nov 2011)
Switched party in 1970s; Democratic Party left us. (Nov 2011)
Accidental politician: ran for State Senate at Convention. (Nov 2011)
1970: Parents divorced & family stability was gone. (Nov 2011)
As teen, volunteered on Israeli kibbutz. (Nov 2011)
1976: Met husband at mutual job at Elementary School. (Nov 2011)
Rejects dismissiveness of American institutions & history. (Nov 2011)
Migraines as campaign issue is foes playing gender card. (Nov 2011)
Members of Congress swear to uphold Founding principles. (Nov 2011)
Obama has ushered in socialism. (Sep 2011)
Separation of church and state is a myth. (Sep 2011)
Make Obama a one-term president. (Aug 2011)
Bring the voice of the people back to Washington. (Jul 2011)
Tea Party has held congress to account. (Jul 2011)
I will represent you with a titanium spine. (Jul 2011)
Chairs the House Tea Party Caucus. (Jun 2011)
Birthplace in Waterloo Iowa: "favorite daughter" in caucus. (Jun 2011)
Would be first House member elected to Presidency since 1880. (Jun 2011)
OpEd: Tea Party support driven by charismatic enthusiasm. (Jun 2011)
OpEd: Talks the evangelical talk, but also walks the walk. (Jun 2011)
I want my constituents armed and dangerous. (Sep 2010)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)

Joe Biden on Principles & Values

Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)

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Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive. (Jan 2012)
1987: Accused of plagiarizing Neil Kinnock's speech. (Oct 2010)
1973: Base Nixon's resignation on violations, not politics. (Oct 2010)
1987: Clarion call: rekindle fires of idealism. (Oct 2010)
1987: Anti-Bork most organized opposition to Court nominee. (Oct 2010)
1987: Heckled for exaggerating academic record. (Oct 2010)
1966: Required to retake law school course for plagiarism. (Oct 2010)
1973: Reconsidered priesthood after losing wife in car crash. (Oct 2010)
2008: I would not be anyone's V.P. nor Secretary of State. (Oct 2010)
2008: Preferred Secretary of State role to Vice Presidency. (Jan 2010)
2008 primary: Obama is "articulate & bright & clean". (Jan 2009)
Familiarity & experience balances Obama's inexperience. (Oct 2008)
As VP, I�ll be point person in Congress. (Oct 2008)
Cheney has been most dangerous VP in history. (Oct 2008)
Models his role on LBJ�s vice presidency. (Oct 2008)
Favorite movie: �Chariots of Fire�, for real heroism. (Oct 2008)
35-year track record of accomplishments. (Oct 2008)
McCain no maverick on education, health care, and debt. (Oct 2008)
Failure is at times inevitable but giving up is unforgivable. (Aug 2008)
Everyone is your equal, and everyone is equal to you. (Aug 2008)
We need a wise leader like Obama, not just a good soldier. (Aug 2008)
We should embrace change just like the previous generations. (Aug 2008)
Focus on Iraq, ending torture, healthcare, and education. (Dec 2007)
Insulted Indian-Americans in attempt to compliment vibrancy. (Nov 2007)
Giuliani is truly not qualified to be president. (Oct 2007)
MoveOn.org has not changed politics. (Sep 2007)
Prayer gives you strength, but doesn�t prevent crises. (Aug 2007)
Most decisive moment: engaging in civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
Next president has no margin of error, post-Bush. (Aug 2007)
Politics is a noble calling. (Jul 2007)
Childhood stuttering strengthened me. (Jul 2007)
1970: won first election, to County Council, in GOP district. (Jul 2007)
1972: beat GOP incumbent; 2nd youngest Senator ever elected. (Jul 2007)
1972: Wife & child killed in pre-inauguration auto accident. (Jul 2007)
Remarried in 1977, willing to give up Senate for Jill. (Jul 2007)
1988: Presidential run intended as base-building for 1992. (Jul 2007)
1988: plagiarized law school paper, but not malevolently. (Jul 2007)
1988: suffered aneurysm requiring brain surgery. (Jul 2007)
Religion informs my values; my reason dictates outcomes. (Jul 2007)
His book �Promises to Keep� written before presidential race. (Jul 2007)
Apologized for saying Barack Obama was clean and articulate. (Apr 2007)
Embellishment forced withdrawal from 1988 presidential race. (Apr 2007)
Biggest mistake was thinking he could work with George Bush. (Apr 2007)
Knocked out of 1988 race due to plagiarizing a speech. (Oct 2005)
Plans to seek presidential nomination in 2008. (Jun 2005)
Conducted Bork hearings in a scholarly manner, not emotional. (Feb 2003)
Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Jeb Bush on Principles & Values

Republican FL Governor; V.P. prospect

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Returned home to deal with 2000 post-election crisis. (Nov 2010)
Floridians bravely face the rigors of our paradise. (Nov 2006)
Poll: Jeb would lose to Hillary because of �Bush fatigue�. (May 2006)
Pres. Bush plugs Jeb for President; Jeb declines comment. (May 2006)
Priorities: public education & public safety. (Jul 1998)
Focus on virtue & character, not values. (Nov 1995)
Pass moral judgement & teach virtue to our children. (Nov 1995)
Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)

Herman Cain on Principles & Values

Republican Businessman & Talk-Show Host; 2011 GOP frontrunner

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Exceptional nation: put "united" back into the United States. (Jan 2012)
Survived cancer by relying on his wife & their faith. (Oct 2011)
Married college sweetheart as soon as she graduated college. (Oct 2011)
Raised in segregated Atlanta of the 1950s and 1960s. (Oct 2011)
We've slid down the side of that shining city on the hill. (Sep 2011)
Uniquely qualified to be America's CEO. (Jul 2011)
Tea Party checks the powers within the Republican Party. (Jul 2011)
Focus on the Three E's: economy, entitlements, and energy. (Jun 2011)
American laws in American courts, not Shariah. (Jun 2011)
Ran for president to make better world for grandkids. (Jun 2011)
Pledge's "under God" is a collective reaffirmation. (May 2011)
OpEd: Apologist right out of black conservative playbook. (Mar 2011)
Liberals SIN: Shift the subject; Ignore facts; Name-call. (Feb 2011)
2004: Won second place in US Senate Republican primary. (Jun 2005)
US polarized: party divide; racial divide; economic divide. (Jun 2005)
Religious faith & political views inextricably intertwined. (Jun 2005)
1986: As CEO, refocused Godfather's Pizza on brand identity. (Jun 2005)
2004 decision to run for US Senate was divinely inspired. (Jun 2005)
Think of yourself as the CEO of SELF, Inc. (Aug 2001)
Happiness equation: something to do + someone to love. (Aug 2001)
Unlikely candidates succeed under more uncertainty. (Aug 2001)
To make decisions, a leader must be comfortable with risk. (Aug 2001)
If right questions not asked, biggest problems go unsolved. (Aug 2001)
Hope is key to happiness; happiness is key to success. (Aug 2001)
Principles of happiness and success: you're the CEO of SELF. (Aug 2001)
Make a strategic plan as CEO of SELF. (Aug 2001)
Leaders must be self-motivated, focused risk-takers. (Aug 2001)

Hillary Clinton on Principles & Values

Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)

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2005 advice to Sen. Obama: avoid limelight & do homework. (Jan 2010)
On V.P. prospect: "I've already done that job". (Jan 2010)
Lives by Weselyan credo: Do all the good you can. (Aug 2009)
Confidence and optimism enable us to meet our challenges. (Aug 2008)
Enthusiastic when Rep. Rangel suggested NY Senate race. (Aug 2008)
My own crises are nothing compared to what people often face. (Feb 2008)
Democrats much more in step with America than GOP. (Feb 2008)
Being the president is much more than being a CEO. (Jan 2008)
Focus on foreign policy and revising executive orders. (Dec 2007)
Owes opportunity for presidency to generations of women. (Aug 2007)
Strong identification with Eleanor Roosevelt. (Jul 2007)
1963: called Saul Alinsky �great seducer� of young minds. (Jul 2007)
DC home, �Whitehaven�, became center of �Hillaryland�. (Jun 2007)
1974: Studied Nixon�s White House for impeachment committee. (Jun 2007)
Despite critics, fervent believer in public service. (Jun 2007)
Prefers role as knowledgeable expert to role of visionary. (May 2007)
Biggest mistakes: mishandling healthcare; believing in WMDs. (Apr 2007)
Chair of powerful Steering and Coordinating Committee. (Feb 2004)
Polarize issues and then compromise on best terms possible. (Feb 2004)
Alinsky's Rules: focus on tactics & ongoing confrontation. (Feb 2004)
Alinsky Thesis: merge alien radicalism with US conditions. (Feb 2004)
Not happy with what Bill did, but impeachment isn't answer. (Nov 2003)
Bill talked about social change; I embodied it. (Nov 2003)
I liked headbands; but First Lady's appearance matters. (Nov 2003)
"Saint Hillary" pushes politics of meaning and spirituality. (Nov 2003)
Death of her father spurred questioning 'spiritual vacuum'. (Nov 2003)
Contract "On" America nationalized the House election. (Nov 2003)
Replaced entire staff of White House Travel Office. (Feb 2003)
$8M book advance not vetted by Senate ethics panel. (Oct 2001)
Claimed no role in Travelgate firings. (Oct 2001)
Accused of failing to disclose gifts as First Lady. (Oct 2001)
Felt she should have known Foster suicide was coming. (Jun 1999)
Empathized with Eleanor Roosevelt: criticized for outspoken. (Aug 1993)
First to participate as First Lady in policy decisions. (Aug 1993)
1969: Humanness goes beyond acquisitiveness. (May 1969)
Bill Clinton
1995: Rumors that she would divorce Bill and run against him. (Jun 2009)
Bill�s role includes sounding board; but I make decisions. (Feb 2008)
Bill would be her adviser, and represent US around the world. (Feb 2008)
Key to Bill & Hillary�s marriage is shared love of politics. (Oct 2007)
Hillary and Bill made joint decisions during presidency. (Oct 2007)
Bill & I started a conversation 36 years ago & never stopped. (Sep 2007)
Judge me on my merits, not as Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. (Jul 2007)
Endured Monicagate through faith and inward spirituality. (Jul 2007)
Secret �20-Year Project� with Bill to revolutionize Dems. (Jun 2007)
1986: Attacked for accepting state fee with Bill as governor. (Jun 2007)
1998: �Conspiracy� infuriated Starr; resonated with public. (Jun 2007)
Whitewater deal: the only �stupid dumb thing we ever did�. (Jun 2007)
Changed name from Rodham because many were offended. (Jun 2007)
1978: �Name issue� of Rodham raised in Bill�s first race. (Jun 2007)
1980: Synthesized basic principles into �New Dem� concept. (Jun 2007)
1982 campaign: served as Bill�s de facto campaign director. (Jun 2007)
Whitewater deal: maybe conflict-of-interest; but not illegal. (Jun 2007)
In Arkansas and Washington, subject to unprecedented vitriol. (Jun 2007)
1992: Attacks as radical feminist backfired into sympathy. (Jun 2007)
Travelgate: Office WAS sloppy; firings looked like cronyism. (Jun 2007)
Like Eleanor Roosevelt, pushed boundaries of First Lady role. (Jun 2007)
Replay of �2 for price of 1� has big pluses & big minuses. (May 2007)
Proud of Bill Clinton�s record as president. (Feb 2007)
Role in Nixon�s impeachment prepared her for Bill�s ordeal. (Feb 2004)
OpEd: Hillary & Bill deeply influence all elements of Dems. (Feb 2004)
Case for Bill�s impeachment was unjustified constitutionally. (Nov 2003)
Monica investigation abused process to undermine presidency. (Nov 2003)
Loves Bill despite affairs; not just �Stand By Your Man�. (Nov 2003)
1992: Meant �active partner� with �buy one get one free�. (Nov 2003)
Hillaryland meant active & influential First Lady staff. (Nov 2003)
Vince Foster�s suicide spurred conspiracy theories galore. (Nov 2003)
Appointed to chair AR commissions despite obvious issues. (Jun 2000)
�Vast right wing conspiracy�. (Dec 1999)
Stands by her man despite �pain in marriage�. (Dec 1999)
Hillary�s choice: Co-president or White House wife? (Dec 1999)
Never left Bill because they were a team. (Dec 1999)
1992 RNC Convention was hate-fest against Hillary. (Aug 1999)
Campaign Themes
Listening Tour: gracious in public; but events were staged. (Jun 2009)
I have the experience to be commander in chief. (Feb 2008)
Words matter, but actions speak louder than words. (Feb 2008)
The next president faces a stack of problems on day one. (Jan 2008)
Campaigning on the legacy that King stood for. (Jan 2008)
Right has no sex and truth has no color. (Jan 2008)
Running to continue work I�ve done for 35 years. (Dec 2007)
Cultivates grassroots groups & �grass-top� leaders. (Nov 2007)
Bring your brooms & vacuum cleaners; we got to clean up DC. (Aug 2007)
If you want a winner to take on right wing, I�m your girl. (Aug 2007)
I consider myself a modern American progressive. (Jul 2007)
Maybe, finally, break that hardest of all glass ceilings. (Jul 2007)
The politics of meaning: individuality is part of society. (Jul 2007)
New progressive vision for the 21st century. (Jun 2007)
A mind conservative and a heart liberal. (Jun 2007)
Already made change and will continue to make change. (Jan 2006)
Message of candidacy: hardworking experienced collaborator. (Oct 2005)
OpEd: Alinsky�s rule: tactics over principles. (Feb 2004)
OpEd: Hillary has mastered politics of self victimization. (Feb 2004)
New Democrat: individual responsibility and community. (Apr 2000)
Make a pact not to give in to cynicism or hate. (Aug 1993)
Past Elections
2004: Insisted on attending Obama Senate fundraiser. (Jan 2010)
Initially seemed inevitable nominee, even among blacks. (Aug 2009)
2007: Portrayed as lobbyist-funded status quo candidate. (Aug 2009)
1998: Unforeseen turning point when Moynihan resigned. (Oct 2007)
Stumble of �baking cookies� was moment of authenticity. (Oct 2007)
Rove is obsessed with me because I take them on & beat them. (Aug 2007)
2000: campaigned heavily in African-American churches. (Jul 2007)
1996: Enthusiastic crowd at DNC got her �bitten by the bug�. (Jun 2007)
Critics call it �extreme makeover� but admit its success. (May 2007)
HILLPAC donated to 30 Senate & Governor candidates. (Nov 2006)
HILLPAC focus: electing Congressional Democratic majority. (Nov 2006)
Fined $35,000 for under-reporting expenses in 2000. (Oct 2006)
House of Representatives has been run like a plantation. (Jan 2006)
1979 commodities deal: profit is not evidence of corruption. (Jun 2004)
Timing was paramount to the Clintons� success in �92. (Feb 2004)
Not vast conspiracy, but well-financed right-wing network. (Feb 2004)
Experience and choices as a woman will make me good senator. (Oct 2000)
National experience & ability to get along will serve NY. (Feb 2000)
Hillary�s feminism a liability for Bill�s gubernatorial race. (Aug 1999)
1989 speculation: Hillary would run for Arkansas governor. (Aug 1999)
1990: Considered running for AR Governor instead of Bill. (Nov 1997)
Personal Background
1999: Paid $1.7M for personal home in Chappaqua. (Jun 2009)
An anti-agitator; never sought changing system from outside. (Nov 2007)
Early character development: standing up to a bully. (Jul 2007)
Pre-Wellesley, confident her conservatism wouldn�t change. (Jun 2007)
1969: Entered law school as �vehicle for social change�. (Jun 2007)
As Goldwater Girl in 1960s, canvassed Chicago slums. (Jun 2007)
Childhood of parsimonious parents; favored equal opportunity. (Jun 2007)
Father a rock-ribbed Republican but ran for office as Dem. (Jun 2007)
Staff attorney on Watergate/Nixon impeachment investigation. (Jun 2007)
Taught at AR Law School using �all business� style. (Jun 2007)
Suffers from endometriosis; Chelsea�s conception difficult. (Jun 2007)
Family myth: named after Everest�s Sir Edmund Hillary. (May 2007)
1980s: Earned more at Rose Law than Bill did as Governor. (Jun 2004)
My mom could not live my life; father could not imagine it. (Nov 2003)
AuH2O: Supported Goldwater on basis of individual rights. (Nov 2003)
1976: Organized Indiana for Carter-Mondale campaign. (Nov 2003)
1980: Bill practiced Lamaze, but Chelsea delivered Caesarian. (Nov 2003)
Hillary bred in conservative community. (Aug 1999)
Began college career as a conservative. (Aug 1999)
1977: At Rose Law, her strength was one-on-one discussion. (Nov 1997)
1976: Got Rose Law Firm job via Vince Foster. (Nov 1997)
Not aggressive, but not intimidated by anyone. (Nov 1997)
OpEd: "Politics of meaning" was 1960s student radicalism. (May 1996)
1969: Criticized Senator's speech as lacking relevance. (Aug 1993)
Religion
Have faith in God, in our country, and in each other. (Aug 2008)
Faith is not just something to cling to in hard times. (Apr 2008)
Faith sustains us in bitter times; faith isn�t bitterness. (Apr 2008)
I have always felt the presence of God in my life. (Apr 2008)
Favorite Bible story: Purim story of Esther. (Apr 2008)
Called by my faith & upbringing to serve others at young age. (Feb 2008)
Gives guest church sermon: �What It Means to be a Methodist�. (Oct 2007)
I believe in prayer; I�m dependent on my faith. (Aug 2007)
Sought pastoral guidance on doubts about capital punishment. (Jul 2007)
Dealt with Bill�s infidelity via counseling & Book of Psalms. (Jul 2007)
Sincere Christian & lifelong member of religious left. (Jul 2007)
Old-fashioned Methodist; reads Book of Resolutions & Bible. (Jul 2007)
Tolerating Bill�s foibles echoes mom�s Methodist forgiveness. (Jun 2007)
Turned to prayer when father dying, & anytime under duress. (Jun 2007)
Has one Jewish step-grandfather. (Oct 2005)
Early family life steeped in Methodism. (Feb 2004)
Steeped in Methodist tradition of Social Gospel. (Feb 2004)
Methodist of straight-laced, moralizing, 19th-century type. (Feb 2003)
Voting Record
FactCheck: Ranked 16th most liberal in Senate. (Feb 2008)
Voted with Democratic Party 96.7% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
Reaches out to conservatives but voting record is liberal. (May 2007)
Hillary�s paradox: she�s not as liberal as people think. (May 2006)
Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Newt Gingrich on Principles & Values

Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House

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Is Obama a socialist? "Sure, of course he is". (Sep 2011)
Tea Party prevents mistake of electing conservative Dems. (Jul 2011)
If you're not loyal to U.S., you can't serve in my Cabinet. (Jun 2011)
Start speaking out in favor of American Exceptionalism. (Jun 2011)
American Exceptionalism is central to our nation's survival. (Jun 2011)
Declaration assumes God created man. (Jun 2011)
Five habits of liberty sustain American Exceptionalism. (Jun 2011)
America is now facing a mortal threat. (May 2010)
Saul Alinsky is clear: Left needs to be dishonest. (May 2010)
Red-blue split in America is 85% Americans and 15% fringe. (Dec 2007)
Red-vs.-Blue fails: propose Red-White-and-Blue solutions. (Dec 2007)
Creator as source of liberty is literally written in stone. (Dec 2006)
Media-academic-legal elite imposes radical secularist vision. (Dec 2006)
Constitution says freedom OF religion, not FROM religion. (Dec 2006)
Supreme Court hostile to religion, but building based on it. (Dec 2006)
Reform traditional instruments of gov�t for 21st century. (Dec 2006)
Focus on 5 major challenges for the 21st century. (Dec 2006)
Politics is war without blood. (Feb 2003)
Polls are biased left; GOP wins on the issues. (Jul 1998)
GOP represents people, but Dems communicate better. (Jul 1998)
Baby Boomers becoming Republicans while Dems become outdated. (Jul 1998)
Liberals exploit weakness; conservatives offer strength. (Jul 1998)
Culture of irresponsibility began in 1965. (Jul 1995)
Our civilization is a shared opportunity to pursue happiness. (Jul 1995)
Search for progress in successful lessons of the past. (Jun 1995)
Many newspaper editorial boards contain socialists. (Jun 1995)
If you're afraid or broke or uneducated, you're not free. (Jan 1995)
Past Elections
1998: Resigned after election loss of House seats. (Nov 2010)
1994 goal of durable conservative majority lasted until 2008. (Aug 2009)
After 2000, Republicans failed to govern successfully. (Dec 2007)
1979: wrote Art of Transformation; 1990s: implemented it. (Dec 2007)
1998: Proceeded with unpopular impeachment "because we can". (Jun 2004)
1972: State chair for CREEP, committee to re-elect Nixon. (Jun 1995)
1960: first political activism: student volunteer for Nixon. (Jun 1995)
Cooperate on Contract, but no compromise. (Jun 1995)
Four House Ethics complaints against "Newt Inc." GOPAC. (Jun 1995)
Authored Conservative Opportunity Society manifesto. (Jun 1995)
Personal Life
Parents married only a few months; named after stepfather. (Jun 1995)
Dated his geometry teacher in high-school; married her later. (Jun 1995)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Virgil Goode on Principles & Values

Constitution Party presidential nominee; former Republican Representative (VA-5)

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Restrict immigration or we�ll have more Muslims in Congress. (Dec 2006)
Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Mike Huckabee on Principles & Values

Former Republican AR Governor; possible draft candidate

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Joked at NRA talk about Obama ducking gunshots. (Jan 2009)
Faux-cons (false conservatives) include libertarians. (Nov 2008)
Do The Right Thing to change America's future. (Nov 2008)
Underdog victory in IA caucus propelled campaign to top tier. (Nov 2008)
GOP puts faith in individual; Dems put faith in government. (Nov 2008)
Vertical solutions, not horizontal right-left nonsense. (Nov 2008)
Everyone deciding what's right & wrong is stupid. (Nov 2008)
Faith voters flocked to me because GOP left them. (Nov 2008)
Press misunderstands: support comes from non-religious to. (Nov 2008)
The Huckaboom: consensus candidate among Values Voters. (Nov 2008)
TV ad with Xmas cross was ad-libbed & completely accidental. (Nov 2008)
TV ad "Chuck Norris Approved" became Internet phenomenon. (Nov 2008)
I didn�t want to wait for the government to rescue me. (Sep 2008)
Competition breeds excellence, including in the GOP race. (Feb 2008)
Kenneth Copeland is a friend, innocent until proven guilty. (Feb 2008)
Hunted and ate fried squirrel in college days. (Feb 2008)
Without moral absolutes, we are lost and confused. (Feb 2008)
Childhood heroes in AR: Jesus, Elvis, and FDR. (Feb 2008)
American�s greatness is because we�re rooted in our faith. (Feb 2008)
Not exiting; I didn�t major in math; I majored in miracles. (Feb 2008)
Limbaugh is a great voice for conservatism, not infallible. (Jan 2008)
Presumptuous and arrogant to suggest Reagan would endorse me. (Jan 2008)
Only candidate who�s faced Clinton political machine before. (Jan 2008)
Ought to be able to respect people who don�t have any faith. (Jan 2008)
People should deal with the use of faith in my campaign. (Jan 2008)
Declined to answer Boston Globe questions on Executive Power. (Dec 2007)
Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Dec 2007)
I�m a conservative, but I�m not mean about it. (Nov 2007)
The social conservative�s candidate for president. (Oct 2007)
Even if GOP loses elections, we should not lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President�s boss. (Aug 2007)
Valuing life is the country�s most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
Positive thinking works, if based on positive principles. (Oct 2000)
GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)
Faith & Religion
Judge Romney, & any candidate, by record, not by faith. (Dec 2007)
Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007)
I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007)
Plenty of choices for candidates who don�t believe in God. (Jun 2007)
One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
A �grace Christian�: dislikes �law Christians� AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God�s world. (Jan 2007)
Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
People of faith feel responsible for God�s world. (Jan 2007)
10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000)
Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)
Personal Background
Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
Plays bass guitar in rock band �Capitol Offense�. (Jan 2007)
Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006)
Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)

Gary Johnson on Principles & Values

Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor

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Let people drive 75 mph & buy beer on Sundays. (Nov 2011)
Favorite philosopher: Milton Friedman. (Aug 2011)
Tea Party insures that Republicans are part of the solution. (Jul 2011)
Calls himself classical liberal; others prefer libertarian. (Jun 2011)
Majority of America is fiscal conservative & social liberal. (Jun 2011)
Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)

Barack Obama on Principles & Values

Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)

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Compact in past decades: do your job & make it in America. (Sep 2011)
American exceptionalism is same as any other exceptionalism. (Nov 2010)
92% of Tea Partiers: "Obama is moving US toward socialism". (Sep 2010)
Loyal opposition is not just valuable, but a necessity. (Jan 2010)
Hard times test us, like we have been tested in the past. (Jan 2010)
Despite setbacks, Americans don't quit; & I don't quit. (Jan 2010)
OpEd: Unflappability comes from Methodist grandparents. (Jan 2009)
OpEd: Combines clergy oratory with intellectual eloquence. (Jan 2009)
"Obama Messiah Watch": Keep eye on media gushing hyperbolic. (Jan 2009)
Ordinary people found the courage to keep the promise alive. (Aug 2008)
Measure progress by observing how ordinary people are doing. (Aug 2008)
Our government must keep the promise of America. (Aug 2008)
Fulfilling America�s promise means individual participation. (Aug 2008)
The American promise is our greatest inheritance. (Aug 2008)
Traditional conservatives value temperance & restraint. (Aug 2008)
OpEd: Themes of "hope" and "change" has numerous antecedents. (Aug 2008)
We have to demand more from ourselves. (Jul 2008)
Michelle: My husband demands you move out of comfort zone. (Jul 2008)
I revere the American flag; I don�t refuse to wear flag pins. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Yes, refused to wear a flag pin, last year. (Apr 2008)
The Clinton years were undeniably better than the Bush years. (Jan 2008)
Turn the page on the failed politics & policies of the past. (Jan 2008)
Criticizes voter cynicism from decades of disappointment. (Oct 2007)
Post-1960s politics more about moral attitude than issues. (Oct 2006)
Americans dislike partisanship--not solution like Dems think. (Oct 2006)
Enlist the American people in the process of self-government. (Jan 2006)
Guilt is a luxury that not everyone can afford. (Aug 1996)
Campaign Themes
OpEd: Transformative from individualism to collectivism. (Apr 2010)
Campaign slogan: "Yes, we can". (Mar 2010)
We've had lots of plans; but a shortage of hope. (Jan 2010)
We�re more decent & compassionate than last 8 years. (Aug 2008)
¡Sí, se puede! Yes, we can!. (Jun 2008)
Life experiences taught me how to bring people together. (Feb 2008)
People understand we must bring the country together. (Feb 2008)
End politics of division; make it about addition. (Jan 2008)
Hope is the bedrock of this nation. (Jan 2008)
Resounds with American theme of overcoming burden of history. (Nov 2007)
Cultivates comparison to Jack Kennedy. (Nov 2007)
Campaigns assiduously in black churches. (Nov 2007)
Community politics: merges Alinsky & political activism. (Oct 2007)
Turn the page: invite GOP & independents to join in agenda. (Sep 2007)
People have an urgent desire for change in Washington. (Jul 2007)
A �hopemonger�, having seen the power of hope. (Jun 2007)
Washington can change if we say: Yes we can. (Mar 2007)
Replace partisan bickering with politics of hope. (Feb 2007)
I�ve been in DC long enough to know that it must change. (Feb 2007)
Progressives should recognize common morality with religion. (Oct 2006)
�Audacity of Hope� to change politics to reflect common good. (Oct 2006)
Seek common ground, not a moral crusade. (Oct 2004)
I�m living my parents� dreams and the American dream. (Jul 2004)
Greatness based on Declaration of Independence, not military. (Jul 2004)
We are one people all defending the United States of America. (Jul 2004)
Want common-sense solutions, not liberal-conservative labels. (Jul 2004)
Community Organizing
OpEd: greatest talent is chairing balanced meetings. (May 2010)
2008 HQ phone greeting: "What can you do for us?". (Apr 2010)
Required email list from every candidate event he attended. (Jan 2010)
Headed "Project Vote!" in Chicago in 1990s. (Aug 2008)
Obama worked in same community as Saul Alinsky. (Aug 2008)
OpEd: Obama implements Alinsky's ideas of radical change. (Aug 2008)
Used community organizer skills as State Senator. (Aug 2008)
Organizer's method: from issue to action to power. (Apr 2008)
1980s: Registered 150,000 voters in Chicago "Project Vote". (Apr 2008)
Moved to Illinois as community organizer, for $13,000 a year. (Feb 2007)
Poverty of political organizers was proof of their integrity. (Aug 1996)
Family of Origin
Father had wife in Africa when he met and married Ann Dunham. (Aug 2008)
Father left family for Harvard education. (Aug 2008)
Father's upbringing was Muslim, although never religious. (Aug 2008)
Father had 3 or 4 wives; Barack has at least 5 half-siblings. (Aug 2008)
Many attribute mother's marriages to being anthropologist. (Aug 2008)
Lived with grandparents in Hawaii over mother in Indonesia. (Aug 2008)
Would be first president to have extended family abroad. (Aug 2008)
Greatest mistake: absence from mother when she died. (Apr 2008)
Father's family from the Luo tribe of Kenya. (Apr 2008)
Related to both Vice Pres. Cheney and Pres. Truman. (Apr 2008)
Mother described as "the original feminist" at 1960 college. (Apr 2008)
In his 20s, searched for his identity, absent both parents. (Apr 2008)
Father was first African exchange student at U. Hawaii. (Aug 2007)
Traces ancestry to Jefferson Davis, President of Confederacy. (Feb 2007)
Greeted as hero on visit to ancestral Kenya. (Feb 2007)
Father died in car crash before Barack got to know him. (Feb 2007)
Full name: Barack Hussein Obama; family calls him �Barry�. (Oct 2006)
Past Campaigns
2006: Started from scratch compared with Hillary & McCain. (Aug 2009)
1999 Congressional loss: "I got my rear end handed to me". (Aug 2008)
Borrowed "Yes, we can" slogan from Cesar Chavez 1960s UFW. (Aug 2008)
1996: job of state senator is organizer, teacher, & advocate. (Apr 2008)
5th African-American ever elected to US Senate. (Apr 2008)
June 2008: YouTube hit, "I Got a Crush on Obama". (Apr 2008)
Campaigning on change from the bottom up that King stood for. (Jan 2008)
1990: Elected Law Review president with conservative support. (Aug 2007)
Senate 2004 campaign theme: �Yes we can�. (Aug 2007)
Lost Congressional primary in 1999 to Bobby Rush. (Feb 2007)
Personal History
Developed style & attitude based on exposure to pop culture. (Jan 2009)
1970s: Teen basketball player & fan of Julius "Dr. J" Erving. (Jan 2009)
Favorite movie: �The Godfather�, for respect & family. (Sep 2008)
Visited Africa 3 times; 1986, then 1992 & 2006 with Michelle. (Aug 2008)
In no other country is my story even possible. (Mar 2008)
�Dreams From My Father� is an archetypal search. (Dec 2007)
Obama REPRESENTS something; doesn�t have to DO anything. (Dec 2007)
Won Grammy for recording �Dreams from My Father�. (Nov 2007)
First major politician of the post-Baby Boom generation. (Oct 2007)
Most decisive moment: transition from high school to college. (Aug 2007)
High school jock--played football as defensive lineman. (Aug 2007)
Goal as youth: Leave the world a better place. (Aug 2007)
Planned on presidency since well before 2004 Convention. (Aug 2007)
Dreams from My Father originally about Harvard Law Review. (Aug 2007)
Favorite authors: E. L. Doctorow & Shakespeare. (Aug 2007)
To understand Obama, understand Hawaii�s cultural mix. (Aug 2007)
Met Michelle Robinson at law firm; married in 1990. (Aug 2007)
A reformed smoker but occasionally burns one. (Mar 2007)
Personal story is basis of political desire to unite. (Feb 2007)
First black president of the Harvard Law Review. (Jul 2004)
Racism & Race
OpEd: Jackson & Sharpton were articulate black predecessors. (Oct 2010)
OpEd: Elections of underclass occurred in many countries. (Jun 2010)
New Yorker cover: Islamic garb & fist-bumping Michelle. (Jan 2009)
Am I somehow responsible for fate of entire black race? (Jan 2009)
No contradiction as black voice & constituent representative. (Jan 2009)
OpEd: March 2008 "race speech" reminder of ongoing struggle. (Jan 2009)
March 2008 speech on race began with "We, the people". (Jan 2009)
Speaks about racial anxiety from personal experience. (Aug 2008)
1995: Participated in Million Man March. (Aug 2008)
Apocryphal story: race awareness began with skin-bleach ad. (Aug 2008)
Taking a black candidate for granted is measure of progress. (Jun 2008)
Epiphany at age 21 settled his racial identity. (Apr 2008)
We�ve never really worked through complexities of race. (Mar 2008)
Intertwined search for father and racial identity. (Dec 2007)
Rooted in African-American community but also more than that. (Dec 2007)
In college, rejected multiracialism for black identity. (Dec 2007)
Fans see Obama as opportunity to vote for redemption. (Dec 2007)
Veiled racism in dismissing Obama as �unqualified�. (Oct 2007)
Catching a cab, no one questions he�s �authentically black�. (Jul 2007)
America�s race and class problems are intertwined. (Aug 1996)
There is some hope of eventual reconciliation between races. (Aug 1996)
Racism wasn�t merely the cruelty involved, but arrogance too. (Aug 1996)
Religion
OpEd: installed secularism as America's state religion. (Oct 2011)
First American president not raised in a Christian home. (Aug 2008)
Religious Left calls Obama "called" and "anointed". (Aug 2008)
Grandmother raised as strict Methodist, but saw hypocrisy. (Aug 2008)
Mother raised in Unitarian Church with secular values. (Aug 2008)
Mother declared herself an atheist during high school. (Aug 2008)
Obama's Trinity Church is based on black-liberation theology. (Aug 2008)
Moved to & attended church in neighborhood he was organizing. (Aug 2008)
GovWatch: never a Muslim, but school listed him as Muslim. (Jun 2008)
In hard times, people take refuge in traditions, God & guns. (Apr 2008)
I am a person of faith; and I reach out to people of faith. (Apr 2008)
Religion is foundational; not clinging nor elitist. (Apr 2008)
Rev. Jeremiah Wright helped bring me to Christianity. (Apr 2008)
Exposure to Islam taught me that Muslims can partner with us. (Apr 2008)
Kenyan grandfather converted to Christianity & then to Islam. (Apr 2008)
Barack's UCC church motto: Unabashedly Black & Christian. (Apr 2008)
Father was raised Muslim but became an atheist. (Apr 2008)
Registered as Muslim at Catholic & secular Indonesian school. (Apr 2008)
I am a proud Christian who believes deeply in Jesus Christ. (Jan 2008)
Despite attack email, pledges Allegiance & uses Bible. (Jan 2008)
Attends church with press, to dispel rumors that he�s Muslim. (Dec 2007)
Joined church that emphasized a �Black Value System�. (Dec 2007)
Uses prayer to take stock of his moral compass. (Oct 2007)
Reach out to faith community;faith has role in public square. (Sep 2007)
Active in the Trinity faith community. (Aug 2007)
Carries Bible on campaign trail, & refers to it weekly. (Aug 2007)
Embrace Christ as an ally. (Mar 2007)
Source of his book title �Audacity of Hope� was a sermon. (Feb 2007)
Raised secular, but with working knowledge of world religion. (Oct 2006)
Baptized as an adult in the Trinity United Church of Christ. (Oct 2006)
Religious concerns ok, if translated into universal values. (Oct 2006)
There�s a call to evangelize in politics. (Apr 2004)
I�m a big believer in the separation of church and state. (Apr 2004)
Spent time in both Muslim and Catholic schools. (Aug 1996)
Scandals
Neighbor Bill Ayres admits 1970s violent radicalism. (Aug 2008)
OpEd: Distances himself from 1970s radical Bill Ayres. (Aug 2008)
Tony Rezko: large contributor & active member of campaigns. (Aug 2008)
Tony Rezko helped Obama buy home in prestigious neighborhood. (Aug 2008)
Segments of Wright sermons were "caricatures of the church". (Aug 2008)
Photographed without hand over heart during national anthem. (Aug 2008)
Mar. 2008: Campaign uproar over Rev. Wright's anti-US sermon. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Took Rezko�s donations, but never represented him. (Jan 2008)
Gave away all Rezko �boneheaded� donations to charity. (Nov 2007)
Voting Record
FactCheck: Ranked most liberal in Senate, based on 99 votes. (Feb 2008)
Voted with Democratic Party 96.0% of 251 votes. (Sep 2007)
Biggest mistake was intruding in Terri Schiavo case. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Sarah Palin on Principles & Values

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President

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Mayor is like community organizer but actually responsible. (Nov 2011)
Troopergate's one merited charge: shot moose without permit. (Sep 2011)
OpEd: Won election as fresh, feisty, girl-next-door. (Sep 2011)
OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics. (Jan 2011)
"Mama Grizzlies": tough candidates also raising families. (Nov 2010)
Tea Partiers love America & dislike what's happening to her. (Nov 2010)
American exceptionalism based on idea of right to be free. (Nov 2010)
Elites in "lame stream media" consider Americans alien. (Nov 2010)
I label myself a "Commonsense Constitutional Conservative". (Nov 2010)
McCain is a genuine American hero for enduring Vietnam. (Nov 2010)
Everything worthwhile comes through effort. (Nov 2010)
Competitive GOP primaries are good for voters, not civil war. (Feb 2010)
I'm a big supporter of the Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
Republican Party should absorb Tea Party movement. (Feb 2010)
Support those who understand the foundation of our country. (Feb 2010)
Tea Party is not just hard-core registered Republicans. (Feb 2010)
2008: Unruffled throughout process because "It's God's plan". (Jan 2010)
Resigned because relentless tabloidizing prevented work. (Nov 2009)
OpEd: Darling of the Democrats for taking on GOP incumbent. (Nov 2009)
Dressed up as Tina Fey before Saturday Night Live show. (Nov 2009)
Commonsense Conservative: respect for history & tradition. (Nov 2009)
Followed Reagan's advice of sticking to core agenda. (Nov 2009)
FactCheck: Autobiography sounds like presidential ambition. (Nov 2009)
Named first female GOP VP candidate on suffrage anniversary. (Oct 2008)
By working with all parties, never had to compromise. (Oct 2008)
Admires Geraldine Ferraro & George Bush Sr. (Oct 2008)
Favorite movie: �Hoosiers�, for underdog tenacity. (Oct 2008)
Shares McCain world view of US as shining city on the hill. (Oct 2008)
Officiated a marriage in the aisle of Wal-Mart. (Sep 2008)
OpEd: Vetting process for V.P. included no one in Alaska. (Sep 2008)
Proud of being a Washington outsider. (Sep 2008)
Good-old-boy networks are created by both parties. (Sep 2008)
Americans are just getting sick & tired of politics as usual. (Sep 2008)
When I hear our National Anthem, I get a lump in my throat. (Sep 2008)
Came of age in the era of Reagan; thinks about him daily. (Sep 2008)
There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
Decries �politics as usual� of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
Mayorship & Governorship
Fought each Xmas as mayor to keep Jesus manger in Wasilla. (Nov 2010)
Let's not be afraid of contested primaries. (Feb 2010)
Even before nomination, "Most popular governor in America". (Jan 2010)
2005 gubernatorial race: Ambition drives; purpose beckons. (Nov 2009)
2002: Ran for governor to take on political back-scratching. (Nov 2009)
2002: Lost unenergetic campaign for lieutenant governor. (Nov 2009)
2006 ad campaign: Little House on the Tundra. (Nov 2009)
Known to Wasilla residents as personable multi-tasker. (Sep 2008)
Embraced �City of Character� religious program as mayor. (Sep 2008)
Underestimating Sarah always proved to be a big mistake. (Sep 2008)
Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
McCain Campaign
2008 V.P. debate sparked more curiosity than substance. (Oct 2010)
Katie Couric interviews were edited to show worst moments. (Nov 2009)
Election day speech: thank you for honor of a lifetime. (Nov 2009)
McCain chose me to shake things up. (Nov 2009)
Personal History
Son, Track, so named because born during spring track season. (Nov 2009)
Father rejected Hollywood upbringing for sports & outdoor. (Nov 2009)
Family moved to Alaska when Sarah was an infant. (Nov 2009)
First interest in politics was Watergate, at age 10. (Nov 2009)
Invaluable life lessons from running a 3:59 marathon. (Nov 2009)
Fell for Todd at first sight; clinched when he was baptized. (Nov 2009)
Proud of Bristol but not happy that she's an unwed teen mom. (Nov 2009)
Sarah Heath born in Idaho; moved to Alaska at age 2 months. (Sep 2008)
Entered beauty contests to help pay for college. (Sep 2008)
Family emphasized education; read newspapers as child. (Sep 2008)
Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
Voted �Miss Wasilla� in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
Religion
We are free as consequence of being made in image of God. (Nov 2010)
We are a prayerful country. (Nov 2010)
Raised as Assembly of God member; then nondenominational. (Nov 2009)
Decided at youth camp to put life into God's hands. (Nov 2009)
OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church. (Sep 2008)
I�m one of those bitter people clinging to guns & religion. (Sep 2008)
Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
Recognize America�s historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)
Troopergate
Relieved when sister Molly divorced state trooper husband. (Nov 2009)
OpEd: Popularity hurt by Troopergate and at-home per-diem. (Sep 2008)
Troopergate: brother-in-law tasered child, but still trooper. (Sep 2008)
Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)

Ron Paul on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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Accused of racist remarks in 1980s newsletters. (Dec 2011)
Freedom is based on tolerance and non-violence. (Dec 2011)
Routinely skips presidential speeches as "a bunch of fluff". (Sep 2011)
Congress should never prohibit Christian faith in public. (Jun 2011)
Government today threatens the American dream itself. (Apr 2011)
Patriotism means NOT being blindly obedient to the state. (Apr 2011)
1971 dropping of gold standard prompted first run for office. (Sep 2009)
Just about everything Congress does is unconstitutional. (Jul 2009)
OpEd: Genuine convictions, no matter the audience. (Nov 2008)
OpEd: Faux-con libertarians like Paul worship Ayn Rand. (Nov 2008)
Contract with America was a toothless cop out. (Apr 2008)
11/5/07: Set fundraising record of $4 million in single day. (Apr 2008)
We lost because we�re neither compassionate nor conservative. (Feb 2008)
Liberty promotes peace, and peace promotes prosperity. (Feb 2008)
Tyranny and inflation are ancient, Bill of Rights isn�t. (Feb 2008)
Would not have appointed Justice O�Connor. (Jan 2008)
The Republicans don�t act like Republicans anymore. (Jan 2008)
Reagan ran on limited government, but increased its size. (Dec 2007)
Called Bush 41 a �bum�; didn�t vote for Bush 43. (Dec 2007)
99% no intention to run as independent if he loses GOP race. (Dec 2007)
Breaks one-day fundraising record: $6M at �Boston Tea Party�. (Dec 2007)
All political action�s goal should be to preserve liberty. (Dec 2007)
The term �revolution� was coined by the supporters. (Dec 2007)
Broke fundraising records by spontaneous support on Internet. (Dec 2007)
Blogosphere hails Paul/Gravel ticket with cross-party appeal. (Nov 2007)
Only support GOP nominee if they end war & reduce spending. (Oct 2007)
Washington shouldn�t dictate to us our personal behavior. (Sep 2007)
GOP will continue losing elections with current Iraq policy. (Sep 2007)
The champion of the Constitution. (Jun 2007)
Congress should write fewer laws regarding church & state. (Jun 2007)
Given epithet �Dr. No� by colleagues in Congress. (Jan 2007)
Neocons believe in secrecy, deceit, & imperialism. (Jul 2003)
Appears that American republic is in its waning days. (Dec 1987)
Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
Rated 17% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Buddy Roemer on Principles & Values

Former Governor (R-LA); frontrunner for AmericansElect presidential nomination

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Served four terms in Congress, 1981-1988. (Jun 2011)
Founder & CEO of Business First Bank. (Jun 2011)
Driving across SC and NH to shake hands & start listening. (May 2011)
Placed third in 1991 re-election bid. (Mar 2011)
Publicly described himself as "a church-going Methodist boy". (Mar 2011)

Mitt Romney on Principles & Values

Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent

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Obama's record: debt, decline, and disappointment. (Jan 2012)
OpEd: Turnaround specialist when nation needs one. (Jan 2012)
1994: donated milk for years to Shelter for Homeless Vets. (Jan 2012)
Wife Ann effectively treats her chronic Multiple Sclerosis. (Jan 2012)
Obama's policies have made the recession deeper. (Jan 2012)
Business entrepreneurialism is leadership experience. (Jan 2012)
Bipartisanship worked in MA; we looked beyond elections. (Nov 2011)
Obama takes political inspiration from socialist Europe. (Sep 2011)
Me & Tea Party are both for small government & low spending. (Sep 2011)
Obama Misery Index: record unemployment & bankruptcies. (Feb 2011)
Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Nov 2010)
Hard times made us the people we are today. (Mar 2010)
President should proudly defend US, not apologize for her. (Mar 2010)
America is freedom and freedom must be strong. (Mar 2010)
The "Party of No" is ok when it comes to spending. (Feb 2010)
Opportunity is what lets hope become reality. (Sep 2008)
Liberals replace opportunity with dependency on government. (Sep 2008)
Favor justices like Roberts, Alito, Scalia, and Thomas. (Jan 2008)
Bush took on some tough issues and stood for strength. (Jan 2008)
People look to governors, not senators, for a leader. (Jan 2008)
I�m proud of my experience as a leader. (Jan 2008)
Abraham Lincoln was not a military expert. (Jan 2008)
Washington is broken & can�t deal with many problems. (Jan 2008)
Don�t think religion figuring into this race. (Jan 2008)
Freedom requires religion in society, not in individuals. (Dec 2007)
Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics--no litmus test of faith. (Dec 2007)
Draw upon the strengths of the conservative principles. (Dec 2007)
Americans want person of faith as president, whatever brand. (Aug 2007)
Misspoke that sons� campaign service comparable to military. (Aug 2007)
Strong families, a strong economy and a strong military. (Aug 2007)
Doesn�t dislike anything about America. (May 2007)
Address issues so America can remain a superpower. (Dec 2006)
Success in DC: Tell truth, find right fit, never give up. (Aug 2004)
Experience to lead to prosperity after fiscal mismanagement. (Mar 2002)
Aspiring to greatness is its own reward. (Jun 2001)
Values family, faith, education, sport, & healing. (Jun 2001)
Mormonism
Wife Ann, from Protestant family, converted to Mormon. (Jan 2012)
1966-68: Served as Mormon missionary in France. (Jan 2012)
We shouldn't choose leaders by their religion. (Oct 2011)
Endorsed by Bob Jones, despite calling Mormonism a �cult�. (Dec 2007)
Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Dec 2007)
I believe Jesus is savior of mankind & Son of God. (Dec 2007)
Ignoring religion in policy is at odds with our founders. (Dec 2007)
No church authorities will exert influence on my decisions. (Dec 2007)
Will serve no one religion, but will not distance himself. (Dec 2007)
We share a common creed despite differences in theology. (Dec 2007)
Bible is the word of God; I don�t disagree with Bible. (Nov 2007)
Reid(D) vs. Hatch(R) show that LDS doesn�t control opinions. (Aug 2007)
Stresses commonality of Mormonism to mainstream Christianity. (Aug 2007)
Evangelicals know Mormons are fiscal & social conservatives. (Aug 2007)
Mormons for president included Udall (1976) & Hatch (2000). (Aug 2007)
1984: As Mormon bishop, led recovery after church fire. (Aug 2007)
Mormons believe in God, the Bible, & Jesus Christ as savior. (Jun 2007)
Roman Catholic bishops can do whatever the heck they want. (May 2007)
Every person of any faith has deeply-held values. (May 2007)
Romney is the 5th Mormon to run for President. (Mar 2007)
George Romney never questioned on Mormonism during 1968 race. (Mar 2007)
Constitution is explicit: no religious test for presidency. (Mar 2007)
Faces questions on Mormonism like Kennedy did on Catholicism. (Apr 2006)
Past Elections
2008: Cast himself as a doer, not just a dreamer. (Aug 2009)
Reagan would endorse my candidacy. (Jan 2008)
Changing views: I�ve learned from experience & made mistakes. (Jan 2008)
Proud of his accomplishments in fighting the Liberal Lion. (Oct 2007)
1967: Father was presidency frontrunner until �brainwashed�. (Aug 2007)
Bush & Cheney have made mistakes, but have kept us safe. (Aug 2007)
AdWatch: Stood up for conservatism in most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
FactCheck: VT would disagree that MA is most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
#8 on Human Events� list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
Ran against Kennedy in 1993 to offer a different vision. (Aug 2004)
Ran for MA governor to help people. (Aug 2004)
Drafted to run for MA governor; incumbent was unelectable. (Aug 2004)
Personal History
As college athlete, learned to pace himself. (Jan 2012)
Near-fatal accident at age 21; in coma for 3 days. (Jan 2012)
At age 24, two kids while grad student at Harvard. (Jan 2012)
2008: Caught eating KFC chicken with a knife & fork. (May 2010)
Father George Romney born & raised until age 5 in Mexico. (Aug 2007)
Valedictorian at Brigham Young University. (Aug 2007)
Wife Ann in remission from Multiple Sclerosis. (Aug 2007)
1983: Carried dog in kennel on car roof, against MA law. (Aug 2007)
Has �over-developed community service gene�. (Aug 2004)
Pronounced dead at age 20 from car accident in Paris. (Aug 2004)
Dad inspired him to public service. (Mar 2002)
Salt Lake Olympic Committee
My job was to ask Congress for earmarks for Olympics. (Feb 2012)
Took on 2000 Olympics because it was a big mess. (Jan 2012)
Shut out Boy Scouts from Olympics due to age requirements. (Feb 2008)
2002: Offered Olympic job as �turnaround king�. (Aug 2007)
Salvaged Olympic games from financial and scandal disaster. (Mar 2007)
Olympic slogan �Light the Fire Within�:it�s more than sports. (Aug 2004)
SLOC�s guiding principles: teamwork, pride, integrity, fun. (Aug 2004)
Did not consider political value of Olympics. (Aug 2004)
Worked for Olympics with no salary and no expense account. (Aug 2004)
$100M in SLOC donations criticized as special deals for rich. (Aug 2004)
$99M in deferred payments from State of Utah paid for SLOC. (Aug 2004)
World Trade Center flag shown at Olympic opening ceremony. (Aug 2004)
Ran Olympics in spirit of volunteerism. (Mar 2002)

Rick Santorum on Principles & Values

Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner

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Obama's worldview: secular socialistic culture like Europe. (Feb 2012)
We need command leadership; not business experience. (Jan 2012)
I'm a conservative but not a libertarian; some government OK. (Jan 2012)
I appeal to blue-collar voters, not Wall Street. (Jan 2012)
I ran & won as a conservative in a swing state. (Oct 2011)
Obama is the new King George III, dictating from on high. (Sep 2011)
The soul of America is God-given liberty. (Jul 2011)
Tea Party is now the backbone of the conservative movement. (Jul 2011)
Govern via both faith & reason. (Jun 2011)
I agree with Bush 98% of the time, but I say when I don�t. (Sep 2006)
Accused of taking home-school money while residing out of PA. (Sep 2006)
Liberalism is an ideology; conservatism is common sense. (Apr 2006)
Church-state "neutrality" is not in US Constitution. (Apr 2006)
We're plagued by tragedies when we turn our back on God. (May 2000)
Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)

Jill Stein on Principles & Values

Green Party presidential nominee; Former Challenger for MA Governor

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Occupy Movement: coming of age of a younger generation. (Feb 2012)
Dems & GOP are both sinking ships; one just sinks faster. (Feb 2012)
Ran as Green Party nominee for MA governor in 2002 & 2010. (Jan 2012)
Silence is not an effective political strategy. (Jan 2012)
Dems & GOP blame each other while both support establishment. (Jan 2012)
Green New Deal: emergency 4-part anti-recession program. (Jan 2012)
Join with Occupy movement to throw off rule by the 1%. (Dec 2011)

Donald Trump on Principles & Values

2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President

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No more morning in America; we'll be mourning FOR America. (Dec 2011)
5-point plan to return America to her former greatness. (Dec 2011)
USA is the greatest force for freedom world has ever known. (Dec 2011)
Bad students (like Obama) shouldn't go to Harvard. (Apr 2011)
One hour to produce my birth certificate; Obama should too. (Feb 2011)
If I run & win, our country will be great again. (Feb 2011)
Tell people you�re successful or they won�t know it. (Mar 2004)
Good management requires hiring good people. (Mar 2004)
Lessons: stay focused on big picture. (Mar 2004)
Surround yourself with people you can trust. (Mar 2004)
3 principles: One term, two-fisted policies, zero excuses. (Jul 2000)
Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)
In business & politics, stands for getting things done. (Jul 2000)
Burned by press too often to be available any more. (Jul 1990)
Rules for surviving the perils of success. (Jul 1990)
Separated from Ivana after long less-than-perfect marriage. (Jul 1990)
Toughness is equally strength, intelligence, & self-respect. (Jul 1990)
Appealing to middle Americans leery of political elite. (Nov 1999)

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