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Jennifer Granholm on Civil Rights

Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.

Support Latino-owned businesses via Buy Michigan First. (Nov 2006)
Supports civil unions & domestic partner benefits. (Nov 2006)

Senate:

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Jack Hoogendyk on Civil Rights

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.

Make hiring decisions on merit alone. (Jun 2008)
Sexual orientation not protected by civil rights law. (Jun 2008)

Carl Levin on Civil Rights

Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.

Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 96% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Debbie Stabenow on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.

Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

House:

Dave Camp on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

John Conyers on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports reparations for slavery. (Aug 2001)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

John Dingell on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 79% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Vernon Ehlers on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 27% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 44% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Peter Hoekstra on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Rated 27% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Dale Kildee on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Carolyn Kilpatrick on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 85% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Joe Knollenberg on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Sander Levin on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Thad McCotter on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 53% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Candice Miller on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Mike Rogers on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Debbie Stabenow on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.

Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Bart Stupak on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
Rated 53% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 81% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Fred Upton on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)

Tim Walberg on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.

Supports the Federal Marriage Amendment. (Nov 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Bart Baron on Civil Rights

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bart Baron on other issues.

No stance on record.

James Barcia on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)

David Bonior on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)

Lynn Nancy Rivers on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Joe Schwarz on Civil Rights

Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.

Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)

John Engler on Civil Rights

Former Republican: Click here for John Engler on other issues.

No stance on record.

Dick Chrysler on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nick Smith on Civil Rights

Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Spencer Abraham on Civil Rights

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.

Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

Rocky Raczkowski on Civil Rights

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MI): Click here for Rocky Raczkowski on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nick Smith on Civil Rights

Former Republican challenger, previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Jerry Zandstra on Civil Rights

Former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.

I believe in meritocracy, not in pandering. (Jan 2006)

Mike Bouchard on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.

Helped pass Michigan's ban on assisted suicide. (Sep 2006)
Opposes MI Civil Rights Initiative to end racial preferences. (Aug 2006)
Opposes gay marriage. (Dec 2005)

Keith Butler on Civil Rights

Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.

Opposes quotas or set aside programs for anyone. (Jun 2006)

Bret McAtee on Civil Rights

Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.

No stance on record.

Leonard Schwartz on Civil Rights

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.

No constitutional nor governmental definition of marriage. (Oct 2006)
Racial preferences,created by executive order, are hypocrisy. (Jun 2006)

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