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Sarah Palin on Government Reform

Republican Governor (AK); ; nominee for Vice President: Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.

Agrees with Cheney that VP as executive is flexible. (Oct 2008)
Many Supreme Court rulings are better addressed by states. (Oct 2008)
No state-mandated religion, but public faith is ok. (Oct 2008)
McCain is maverick who wants to reform government. (Sep 2008)
Alienated legislators by line-item-vetoing their projects. (Sep 2008)
Regulate for people & against cronyism & lobbyists. (Sep 2008)
Only independent mavericks can reform Washington. (Sep 2008)
Small town mayors are on front lines of accountability. (Sep 2008)
Never been part of an Alaska secessionist party. (Sep 2008)
Shook up the good-ol� boys network with major ethics reform. (Sep 2008)
Vetoed nearly half a billion dollars in wasteful spending. (Sep 2008)
McCain: She�s a soul-mate who implemented ethics reform. (Aug 2008)
Individuals make better decisions than government. (Aug 2008)
VECO scandal & Stevens indictment shows need for GOP cleanup. (Jul 2008)
Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual. (Jul 2007)
Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007. (Mar 2007)
Sell previous governor�s jet on eBay--it�s impractical. (Dec 2006)
Attended numerous debates & did not avoid any unnecessarily. (Oct 2006)
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Replaced �Bridge to Nowhere� with improved ferry system. (Sep 2008)
Killed �bridge to nowhere� project as unneeded. (Aug 2008)
Supported infamous �Bridge to Nowhere�; now criticizes it. (Aug 2008)
Fight �bridge to nowhere� and all earmarks. (Jul 2008)
Supports state funding for Gravina Island bridge. (Oct 2006)

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Mark Begich on Government Reform

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.

Brought greater openness to city government. (May 2008)
Increase financial transparency for Senate staff. (May 2008)
Senate lobbying disclosures should include family ties. (May 2008)
Campaign transparency with sortable online database. (May 2008)
No secret meetings; full appointment disclosure for Senators. (May 2008)
No more automatic pay raises for Senators. (May 2008)
No revolving door for former senate staff to lobby. (May 2008)
No campaign fundraising through private foundations. (May 2008)
Support an Independent Office of Public Integrity. (May 2008)

Dave Cuddy on Government Reform

Republican challenger: Click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lisa Murkowski on Government Reform

Republican Jr Senator (AK): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.

Alaska loses with a Senator who caucuses with the Democrats. (Oct 2004)
Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)

Rick Sikma on Government Reform

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.

Stricter limits on political campaign funds. (Jun 2008)

Ted Stevens on Government Reform

Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.

Earmarks make sure Alaska�s needs are met. (Aug 2008)
Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)

Vic Vickers on Government Reform

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.

Will not accept a single penny from any special interest. (Aug 2008)

House:

Don Young on Government Reform

Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.

Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)

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Frank Murkowski on Government Reform

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)

Tony Knowles on Government Reform

Former Democratic: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.

A one-party strategy for America doesn�t work. (Oct 2004)
Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Jim Sykes on Government Reform

2004 former Green challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.

Support campaign finance reform & public financing. (Jun 2004)
Get Big Money out of AK Politics. (May 2004)

Frank Vondersaar on Government Reform

Democrat Challenger (Former): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Murkowski on Government Reform

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)

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