Chris Murphy on Principles & Values

Democrat: Click here for Chris Murphy on other issues. No stance on record.

Christopher Shays on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (CT-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Shays on other issues. #5 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005) Religious affiliation: Christian Scientist. (Nov 2000) Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000) Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001) Rated 75% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006) Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Sam Gejdenson on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sam Gejdenson on other issues. Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000) Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)

Nancy Lee Johnson on Principles & Values

Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson on other issues. Religious affiliation: Unitarian. (Nov 2000) Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000) Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001) Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001) Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001) Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 1): Click here for Barbara Bailey Kennelly on other issues. No stance on record.

Jim Maloney on Principles & Values

Democrat (retired) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Maloney on other issues. Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000) Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000) New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)

Rob Simmons on Principles & Values

Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Simmons on other issues. Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000) Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)

John Rowland on Principles & Values

Former Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Rowland on other issues. Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000) Member of New England Governors Conference. (Aug 2001) Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001) Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001) Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001) Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)

Joseph Lieberman on Principles & Values

Democratic Jr Senator (CT), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004: Click here for 44 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Lieberman on other issues. Politicians are fighting each other but not for the people. (Sep 2008) Being an American before being a Democrat or a Republican. (Sep 2008) Endorses Republican John McCain for President. (Dec 2007) Voted with Democratic Party 88.4% of 320 votes. (Sep 2007) Problem in Washington is too much partisanship. (Oct 2006) He & Gore warned about Bush, and Bush turned out even worse. (Sep 2003) I know I can beat Bush; I already did. (May 2003) Takes on the tough battles throughout his career. (May 2003) Hollywood deserves reprimands at times, but not censorship. (Sep 2000) The next frontier is within us. (Aug 2000) Only in America. (Aug 2000) Good laws protect us from private interests & profit. (May 2000) Legislating has become campaigning; wrong focus. (May 2000) Clinton + Impeachment Clinton’s affair was inappropriate, immoral, & harmful. (Aug 2000) Goal should be to protect nation, not punish Clinton. (Jan 1999) President’s private conduct has public consequences. (Sep 1998) Democratic Party I’m not George Bush, but Lamont is running against him. (Jul 2006) Would run Independent due to Lamont’s single-issue candidacy. (Jul 2006) The GOP can’t use their normal playbook on me. (Jan 2004) AdWatch: Fighting extremes of both parties. (Jan 2004) Independent minded center out candidate, like Bill Clinton. (Nov 2003) Very different than Republicans-a good Democrat. (Nov 2003) True to the ideals of Bobby Kennedy, where he got started. (Nov 2003) With GOP on defense & social issues; with Dems on budget. (Aug 2000) Tries to strike balance between conservative and liberal. (Aug 2000) Florida Recount Believes they got more votes & won popular vote & election. (Nov 2000) If every vote counts, then count every vote. (Nov 2000) Reconsider overseas military ballots, even if imperfect. (Nov 2000) Religion Religion fills “vacuum of values” & provides common ground. (Oct 2000) Advocates civil religion, not religiously based policy. (Sep 2000) Religion runs deep in US and is source of strength to people. (Aug 2000) Freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. (Aug 2000) Christian right leaders call Lieberman an ally. (Aug 2000) Personal faith is his basis for public service. (May 2000) Voting + Affiliations Senate status: influential & non-partisan. (Jan 2000) Voted NO 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: Jewish. (Nov 2000) Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000) New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000) Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001) Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001) Rated 67% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006) Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Gary Franks on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Franks on other issues. Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Miriam Masullo on Principles & Values

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Miriam Masullo on other issues. End ban on political speech in houses of worship. (Aug 2004)

Jack Orchulli on Principles & Values

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Orchulli on other issues. We need a Senator to represent us, not special interests. (Aug 2004) I believe in the inherent goodness of all Americans. (Aug 2004)

Nancy Lee Johnson on Principles & Values

Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson on other issues. Religious affiliation: Unitarian. (Nov 2000) Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000) Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001) Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001) Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001) Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Ned Lamont on Principles & Values

Democratic Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ned Lamont on other issues. Challenging Bush is checks-and-balances, not partisanship. (Oct 2006) I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. (Jul 2006) If Lieberman won’t take on George Bush, I will. (Jul 2006) My support is grassroots -- stand up and be clear. (Jul 2006) Democrats should present constructive alternatives to Bush. (Jul 2006) Lamont forces August primary at state convention. (May 2006) Running to stand up for our progressive democratic values. (Apr 2006) Progressive government can make a difference. (Apr 2006) Served as Greenwich Selectman, and in local press. (Jan 2006)

Alan Schlesinger on Principles & Values

Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Schlesinger on other issues. Partisanship is not the problem in Iraq, as Lieberman claims. (Oct 2006) I am the sacrificial lamb. (Aug 2006) Served as mayor of Derby and 6-term State Rep. (Jun 2006)