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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America, by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
Fire and Fury, by Michael Wolff (2018) |
Trump Revealed, by Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher (2016) |
The Making of Donald Trump, by David Cay Johnston (2016) |
Promise Me, Dad , by Joe Biden (2017) |
The Book of Joe , by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
The Truths We Hold, by Kamala Harris (2019) |
Smart on Crime, by Kamala Harris (2010) |
Guide to Political Revolution, by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here, by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution, by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight, by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United, by Cory Booker (2016) |
Conscience of a Conservative, by Jeff Flake (2017) |
Two Paths, by Gov. John Kasich (2017) |
Every Other Monday, by Rep. John Kasich (2010) |
Courage is Contagious, by John Kasich (1998) |
Shortest Way Home, by Pete Buttigieg (2019) |
Becoming, by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty, by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump, by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues , by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Outsider in the White House, by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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Book Reviews |
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News coverage of 2022 House of Representatives incumbents
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2022 House of Representatives incumbent coverage:
- OH-1: CityBeat, "Rep. Greg Landsman Introduces Bill in Congress to Cap Insulin Prices at $35 a Month for Children," by Katherine Barrier, Mar 15, 2023, (Link)
- OH-1: WLWT, "Former city councilman talks gun reform efforts he's backing as freshman congressman," by Jatara McGee, Feb 8, 2023, (Link)
- MD-4: Maryland Matters, Capital News Service: "Glenn Ivey enters the House determined to prevent democracy from crumbling," November 16, 2022, (Link)
- IL-1: Hyde Park Herald, "Jonathan Jackson elected to Congress in a landslide," by Aaron Gettinger, Nov 8, 2022, (Link)
- PA-17: Beaver County Times, "Q&A with PA-17 candidates Chris Deluzio and Jeremy Shaffer," by Chrissy Suttles, Nov. 3, 2022, (Link)
- OR-5: Oregon Capital Chronicle, "Rural Democrat, suburban Republican duke it out in Oregon's 5th Congressional District," by Julia Shumway, October 27, 2022, (Link)
- PA-17: Pittsburgh City Paper, "U.S. House District 17: Chris Deluzio vs. Jeremy Shaffer, by Jamie Wiggan, October 26, 2022, (Link)
- CO-7: Colorado Newsline, "3 takeaways from 7th District debate between state Sen. Brittany Pettersen and Erik Aadland," by Sara Wilson, October 24, 2022 (Link)
- MD-4: FOX5 DC, "Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on abortion," by Maddie Driggers, October 21, 2022, (Link)
- OH-15: Dayton Daily News, "Carey vs. Josephson for Congressional seat in Miami, Clark counties," Oct 17, 2022, (Link)
- CO-8: 9news.com, "CD8 candidates face off on economy, abortion, housing in 9NEWS debate," by Marissa Solomon, Jennifer Campbell-Hicks, October 13, 2022; (Link)
- OH-11: Cleveland Plain-Dealer (cleveland.com), "Ex-East Cleveland Mayor Eric Brewer opposes U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown in 11th congressional district", by Sabrina Eaton, Oct. 12, 2022, (Link)
- MN-1: The New Ulm Journal, "Finstad: Investigate foreign investment in US farms," Oct 7, 2022, (Link)
- OH-11: Cleveland.com (Plain-Dealer), "Ohio politicians react to Biden's decision to pardon federal marijuana possession," by Sabrina Eaton and Jeremy Pelzer, Oct. 06, 2022, (Link)
- MN-1: Faribault Daily News, "Where do the candidates stand: 1st Congressional District," Oct 5, 2022, (Link)
- IL-13: Illinois Newsroom/Illinois Public Media, "Democratic candidate Nikki Budzinski backs natural gas production, supports lowering prescription drug prices in IPM interview," by Harrison Malkin, Oct 4, 2022, (Link)
- NJ-8: Bergen Record (NorthJersey.com), "How a plan for buses could be a compromise for the controversial turnpike-widening plan," by Colleen Wilson, Oct. 3, 2022 (Link)
- MN-1: Mankato Free Press, "Finstad follows Trump, Ettinger would put constituents first," by Carol English, Oct 2, 2022, (Link)
- OH-7: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Cleveland.com), "Trump looms in 7th district congressional race: Where Max Miller and Matthew Diemer stand on other issues," by Sabrina Eaton, Sep. 28, 2022, (Link)
- OH-15: WYSO, "Ohio's Republican Senator confirms no vote on same-sex marriage bill until after November," The Statehouse News Bureau, by Karen Kasler, September 26, 2022, (Link)
- MN-1: Southern Minnesota News, "Finstad Appointed to Agriculture and Education and Labor Committees," by News Desk, September 2, 2022, (Link)
- AZ-2: Breitbart News Youtube Channel, Aug 19, 2022 (Link)
- Anchorage Daily News, "For two candidates, Alaska's U.S. House race is an opportunity to make history," by Iris Samuels, August 8, 2022
- KDLL, "U.S. House candidates Begich and Peltola visit Kenai for candidate forum," by Riley Board, August 3, 2022
- MO-4: KCUR, "Mark Alford wins 7-person GOP primary for Missouri's 4th Congressional District," by Savannah Hawley-Bates, August 2, 2022, (Link)
- MN-1: The Globe, "District 1 Congressional candidates weigh in on everything from Roe v. Wade to immigration and climate change," by Emma McNamee, August 01, 2022, (Link)
- OH-11: Ohio Capital Journal, "U.S. House on bipartisan vote passes bill protecting right to same-sex marriage," by Jennifer Shutt, July 20, 2022, (Link)
- OH-11 & OH-15: Cleveland Plain-Dealer (cleveland.com), "U.S. Supreme Court rejects EPA effort to regulate power plant emissions," by Sabrina Eaton, Jun. 30, 2022, (Link)
- NM-2: Las Cruces Sun-News, "Democratic candidates Darshan Patel and Gabe Vasquez differ on healthcare, gun control," by Michael McDevitt, June 2, 2022, (Link)
- Cleveland Jewish News, "Rep. Shontel Brown argues accomplishments, Israel in reelection pitch," by Stephen Langel, Apr 18, 2022
- BuzzFeed News, "Mastercard And Visa Say It's Totally Fine To Let People Buy Ghost Guns With Their Credit Cards," by Rosalind Adams, June 17, 2022
- IL-1: Chicago Crusader, "Jonathan Jackson grilled on social justice issues at town hall," by Chinta Strausberg, June 21, 2022, (Link)
- KPVI, "Brooks, Flood express views during debate," by Tim Rohwer, Jun 14, 2022
- Roll Call, "House special election winner Conway OK with being short-timer," by Jackie Wang and Kate Ackley, June 8, 2022
- Visalia Times Delta, "Connie Conway is going to Washington D.C., wins Nunes' seat in Congress," June 8, 2022
- IL-13: State Journal-Register, "Meet Nikki Budzinski, 13th Congressional District candidate for Illinois," May 26, 2022, (Link)
- NJ-8: Hudson Reporter, "Robert Menendez Jr. runs with establishment's backing in 8th District," by Mark Koosau, May 5, 2022 (Link)
- Anchorage Daily News, "Q&A with Alaska U.S. House candidate Mary Peltola," May 2, 2022
- OH-11: Cleveland Jewish News, "Rep. Shontel Brown argues accomplishments, Israel in reelection pitch," by Stephen Langel, Apr 18, 2022, (Link)
- Providence Journal, "Rising prices are hurting Rhode Islanders," by Seth Magaziner, 3/29/22
- Uprise RI, "The arrogance of Rhode Island's payday loan industry," by Steve Ahlquist, March 25, 2022
- OH-11: Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "Could $300 monthly federal child tax credit be made permanent?," by Sabrina Eaton, Mar. 08, 2022, (Link)
- Lincoln Journal Star, "Bill would prohibit Nebraska colleges from denying money to groups based on beliefs," by Dan Crisler, Feb 15, 2022
- AL-5: The Birmingham News (AL.com), "GOP leaders in 2 counties want Dale Strong left off ballot over Confederate monument removal," by Lee Roop, Feb. 04, 2022, (Link)
- AL-5: Birmingham News (AL.com), "Make Trump Speaker of House, north Alabama congressional candidates say," by Paul Gattis, Jan. 19, 2022, (Link)
- Snopes/OnTheIssues interviews for legislators who missed votes on the January 6th Scorecard, 1/6/22
- MD-4: Jewish Insider, "Glenn Ivey gavels in," by Gabby Deutch, December 3, 2021, (Link)
- WSAZ, "Mike Carey, Trump-supported candidate triumphs in Ohio congressional race," by Natalie Grim, Nov. 2, 2021, (Link)
- MO-4: ABC17, "Interview with Fourth Congressional District candidate Mark Alford," Oct. 28 2022, (Link)
- OH-15: Energy News Network, "Coal lobbyist and health expert face off in Ohio's 15th district congressional race," by Kathiann M. Kowalski, October 18, 2021, (Link)
- OH-15: Circleville Herald, "Know your candidates Republican Primary for OH-15: Mike Carey," by Steven Collins, Jul 8, 2021, (Link)
- High Times, "Medical Cannabis Bill LB 474 Fails in Nebraska by Two Votes," by Addison Herron-Wheeler, May 13, 2021
- AL-7 press release on H.J.Res. 17: "Rep. Sewell Votes to Support Equal Rights Amendment and Remove Ratification Deadline," 3/17/21
- AL-5: Press Release on H.R. 842: "Congressman Mo Brooks Votes Against Bill that Forces American Citizens to Join Unions Against Their Will," March 10, 2021
- The Q Substack, "Chase Oliver hopes to be Georgia's first LGBTQ member of Congress," Sep 21, 2020, (Link)
- OH-1: American City & County, "Cincinnati City Council votes to decriminalize marijuana," by Derek Prall, 12th June 2019, (Link)
Special coverage of "Red Wave" states:
- CA: 6 new House members including 3 Democratic holds; and 2 Republican takeovers + 2 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- FL: 6 new House members, including 2 Democratic holds and 4 Republican takeovers + 1 Democratic redistricting loss
- NC: 5 new House members including 2 Democratic holds & 1 Republican hold; and 4 Republican takeovers + 1 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- NY: 8 new House members including 1 Democratic hold & 3 Republican holds; and 4 Democratic takeovers + 1 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- TX: 6 new House members, including 1 Republican holds; and 1 Republican redistricting loss
- All other states: 91 new House members (including special elections) including 9 net Republican takeovers (including 5 states above)
- Endorsements: Organizational endorsements of new House members, from groups that focus on one issue
Conclusion: the "Red Wave" means Republicans made some gains in Congress, mostly due to redistricting -- enough to gain the majority and the Speakership.
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Mary Peltola: Protect women's reproductive health in federal law.
Mayra Flores: I will always fight for the unborn.
Mike Flood: I'll work to ban abortions and expand prohibitions.
Seth Magaziner: Seth will continue to fight for a women's right to choose.
Andy Ogles: Abortion disallowed except to save the life of the mother.
Brad Finstad: He will fight to protect all unborn human beings.
Brad Finstad: Roe v. Wade was the wrong decision in 1973.
Brandon Williams: Abortion disallowed except life of the mother, rape, incest.
Dale Strong: No government funds to abortion providers.
Eli Crane: Roe v. Wade was a mistake that has cost millions of lives.
Erin Houchin: Abortion disallowed except life of the mother.
Harriet Hageman: Abortion disallowed with no exceptions.
Jen Kiggans: Abortion disallowed except rape, incest, & maternal life .
Joe Sempolinski: Joe is Pro-Life; human life is sacred.
Josh Brecheen: Abortion disallowed except to save the life of the mother.
Michael Lawler: Abortion disallowed except rape, incest, & maternal health.
Mike Carey: Abortion disallowed except for life of mother.
Mike Collins: Abortion disallowed with no exceptions.
Mike Ezell: Abortion disallowed except to save the life of the mother.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Fight to re-establish protections guaranteed by Roe v. Wade.
Rich McCormick: Abortion disallowed with no exceptions.
Rudy Yakym: Abortion disallowed except for life of the mother.
Zach Nunn: No government funding for Planned Parenthood.
Kevin Mullin: 100% pro-choice; endorsed by NARAL.
Dale Strong: I am a pro-life Christian who will stand up for the unborn.
Eli Crane: Agrees with the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Mike Carey: Co-sponsor of the Life at Conception Act.
Rob Menendez: Codify Roe v. Wade; repeal the Hyde Amendment.
Sydney Kamlager: Support abortion access and lower costs.
Chris Deluzio: Women deserve to control their own bodies and choices.
Gabe Vasquez: Oppose any attempt to ban access to abortion, birth control.
Nick LaLota: I oppose second and third trimester abortions.
Nikki Budzinski: Let women make their own reproductive health care decisions.
Kim Schrier: Only pro-choice woman doctor in Congress.
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Budget & Economy
Connie Conway: As county supervisor balanced every budget; no tax increase.
Mary Peltola: Alaska needs critical infrastructure everywhere you look.
Mike Flood: Stop socialist giveaways that will destroy our economy.
Steven Horsford: As NV Senate Leader, solved Nevada's worst budget crisis.
Brad Finstad: Put the brakes on the out-of-control Biden/Pelosi agenda.
Dale Strong: Fairer and flatter tax code, and cut spending .
Eli Crane: Cut spending; don't redistribute income.
Joe Sempolinski: Let states, private sector solve problems not federal budget.
Mike Carey: Cut spending; simplify and cut taxes.
Mike Collins: Cut spending; simplify and reduce taxes.
Mike Ezell: Cut spending & simplify tax code .
Zach Nunn: Income tax cuts to grow local communities.
John Duarte: Politicians' spending hurts the Valley .
Rob Menendez: Federal solutions to solve supply chain issues.
Shontel Brown: Infrastructure Law will bring good-paying, union jobs .
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Civil Rights
Mary Peltola: LGBTQ+ Alaskans deserve to be protected under the law.
Sharice Davids: Economic development on Native American reservations.
Andy Ogles: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Andy Ogles: No reparations; no threat from racism.
Brandon Williams: Gender identity isn't a protected class.
Jen Kiggans: No reparations on the basis of race.
Dale Strong: Christian and pro-traditional marriage.
Dale Strong: No reparations; racism is not a threat.
Erin Houchin: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Harriet Hageman: Gender identity isn't a protected class.
Harriet Hageman: No reparations; I do not know anyone who is racist.
Jen Kiggans: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Josh Brecheen: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Josh Brecheen: Rioting in the streets is a threat; not racism.
Mike Collins: No reparations; racism is no threat.
Michael Lawler: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Michael Lawler: Bigotry & extremism's rise is concerning; but no reparations.
Mike Carey: Gender identity is a protected class; but my faith guides me.
Mike Carey: No reparations; but condemn racism.
Mike Collins: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Mike Ezell: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Mike Ezell: No reparations; racism is no longer a major threat.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Make sure that every American can marry whoever they chose.
Rich McCormick: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Rich McCormick: Finish the wall; deport all criminal illegal immigrants .
Rudy Yakym: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Rudy Yakym: Racism is a moral threat, but no reparations.
Zach Nunn: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Zach Nunn: No reparations; racism isn't a threat.
Robert Garcia: Modernize and expand our anti-discrimination laws.
Robert Garcia: Protect LGBTQ+ Americans.
Daniel Sachs Goldman: Stop discrimination on sexual orientation, gender identity.
Greg Casar: Supports passing the Equality Act to codify LGBTQ rights.
Greg Landsman: I will always stand with our LGBTQIA+ community .
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Corporations
Chris Pappas: Support NH's small businesses.
Ami Bera: Clean up Wall Street loopholes & tax havens.
Erin Houchin: Reduce corporate tax rate; eliminate double inheritance tax.
Jen Kiggans: Businesses are hurt by overbearing tax regulations .
Michael Lawler: Reduce personal income taxes and corporate taxes.
Rich McCormick: Tax cuts and regulatory relief for small businesses.
Brittany Pettersen: Hold corporations responsible for price gouging.
Eli Crane: Supports small businesses through lower taxes.
Neal Dunn: Support small businesses to create a stronger economy.
Katie Porter: Consumer law professor and consumer protection attorney.
Sanford Bishop: Increase small business lending & strengthen infrastructure.
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Crime
Mary Peltola: Ensure law enforcement throughout all of Alaska.
Mike Flood: Ensure our police officers are defended not defunded.
Tom O'Halleran: Youngest homicide detective in Chicago's history.
Andy Ogles: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Brandon Williams: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Brad Finstad: We must back our police and prosecute criminals.
Dale Strong: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Erin Houchin: Hold criminals accountable, with police qualified immunity .
Harriet Hageman: Strong supporter of our police officers.
Jen Kiggans: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Joe Sempolinski: Push to defund police is insane and has already cost lives.
Josh Brecheen: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Kevin Kiley: Tougher punishment for violent crimes.
Mike Collins: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Michael Lawler: Yes qualified immunity; never defund our police .
Mike Carey: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Mike Ezell: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Prioritize programs creating alternatives to incarceration.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Increased funding to URGENT violent crime task force.
Rich McCormick: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Rudy Yakym: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Zach Nunn: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Dale Strong: I will always have the backs of our law enforcement officers.
John Duarte: Support Police Officers & fight Defunding.
Mike Carey: For strong, safe communities we must Back the Blue.
Shontel Brown: End private prisons; ban cash bail.
Sydney Kamlager: Audit prisons; hold police accountable.
Max Miller: Fight for increased funding and support for law enforcement.
Dean Phillips: Enhance public safety by funding for police departments.
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Drugs
David Trone: Champion in the fight against substance use.
Jennifer Wexton: Combat the heroin and opioid epidemic.
Kai Kahele: Voted to federally decriminalize cannabis.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: De-prioritize misdemeanor arrests for marijuana possession.
Greg Casar: Will fight to pass the MORE Act to legalize marijuana.
Abigail Spanberger: Worked as federal cop on narcotics and money laundering.
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Education
Mary Peltola: Quality schools are vital to the future of our communities.
Seth Magaziner: Ensure every child has access to free universal pre-school.
Susie Lee: Non-profit leader and advocate for after-school activities.
Brad Finstad: Opposes cancellation of student loan debt.
Eli Crane: Strongly disagree with Critical Race Theory.
Joe Sempolinski: Our children need to be educated, not indoctrinated.
Brittany Pettersen: Raise teacher pay and support affordable college prices.
John Duarte: School choice so our kids can meet their needs.
Mike Carey: Stand up for parents; fight Critical Race Theory.
Rob Menendez: Guaranteed universal preschool.
Robert Garcia: Fight to cancel student debt.
Shontel Brown: For universal Pre-K, free community college for all.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Parents deserve a say in what their children are taught.
Max Miller: School choice lets parents remove kids from failing schools.
Nick Langworthy: Advance the Parents' Bill of Rights, expand parental choice.
Cindy Axne: All-day kindergarten for every child, instead of a lottery.
Jahana Hayes: 2016 National Teacher of the Year.
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Energy & Oil
Mary Peltola: We are living with the devastating effects of climate change.
Mayra Flores: I will always work to help the oil and gas industry.
Mike Flood: Fight the farm-killing Green New Deal.
Mike Flood: All of the above: ethanol, coal, and natural gas.
Seth Magaziner: Support clean energy jobs, invest in climate resilience.
Ami Bera: No offshore oil drilling.
Andy Ogles: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations.
Brad Finstad: We should be drilling for oil; all of the above approach.
Brandon Williams: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Dale Strong: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Harriet Hageman: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations .
Jen Kiggans: All-of-the-above approach to energy independence.
Josh Brecheen: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Michael Lawler: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Mike Carey: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Mike Collins: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Mike Ezell: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Transition energy production to renewable sources .
Rich McCormick: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Rudy Yakym: Yes fracking; environmental regulations cost jobs .
Zach Nunn: Ensure energy extract best-practices vs foreign extraction.
Brittany Pettersen: Support a rapid transition to clean energy.
John Duarte: Suspend the Gas Tax.
Mike Carey: Fights back against Democrats' failed energy policies.
Mike Carey: We must invest in new fossil fuel technologies.
Rob Menendez: $500B to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Shontel Brown: I am committed to aggressive action on climate change.
Anthony D`Esposito: Energy independence requires an all of the above strategy.
Gabe Vasquez: Encourage a transition to clean energy like wind and solar.
Jonathan Jackson: Climate change is real and crisis is affecting everyone.
Max Miller: Biden cut American energy production off at the knees.
Maxwell Frost: If there is a future, it is a green future.
Nick Langworthy: Make America energy independent and reduce gas prices.
Mike Levin: Transition the nation to zero-emission vehicles.
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Environment
Marcy Kaptur: PhD in urban planning and development.
Mary Peltola: Responsible resource development with local control.
Teresa Leger Fernandez: Protect New Mexico's acequias and critical infrastructure.
Erin Houchin: Stricter environmental laws & regulations are worth the cost.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Oppose the regulatory rollback of environmental protections.
Brittany Pettersen: Support public spaces and combat drought.
Rob Menendez: Manufacture green technology in the United States.
Yadira Caraveo: Limit toxic pollution.
Dean Phillips: Restore EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Dan Kildee: Clean up toxic PFAS chemicals and nuclear waste.
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Families & Children
Annie Kuster: Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.
Seth Magaziner: Extend the child tax credit.
Brad Finstad: Defend family values and protect parents' rights.
Rob Menendez: Expand Child Tax Credit.
Shontel Brown: Extend Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year for new moms.
Shontel Brown: I will fight to pass paid family and medical leave.
Yadira Caraveo: Expand preschool funding.
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Foreign Policy
Elissa Slotkin: Bush's and Obama's White House National Security Council.
Seth Magaziner: Our international alliances are as important as ever.
Ami Bera: Support counterterrorism and nuclear non-proliferation.
Andy Ogles: Focus on issues regarding our own sovereignty.
Brandon Williams: Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to the United States.
Dale Strong: Chinese Communist Party is a threat to United States.
Eli Crane: Chinese Communist Party poses threat to the United States.
Erin Houchin: Chinese Communist Party poses threat to the United States.
Harriet Hageman: Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to the United States.
Jen Kiggans: Chinese Communist Party poses threat to the United States.
Joe Sempolinski: Can't allow Chinese Communist Party to be unchecked.
Josh Brecheen: US should remain focused on issues of our own sovereignty.
Kevin Kiley: Russia and China are adversaries; Israel is an ally.
Michael Lawler: As the leader of the free world, we cannot be isolationist.
Michael Lawler: We share strategic goals with Israel; China is a threat.
Mike Carey: Help countries grow democracy; but China is a threat.
Mike Collins: Chinese Communist Party poses threat to the United States.
Mike Ezell: Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to the United States.
Rich McCormick: Chinese Communist Party poses threat to the United States.
Rudy Yakym: Selectively help countries trying to grow democracy .
Zach Nunn: Passed state legislation opposing BDS boycott of Israel .
Neal Dunn: Secure the Middle East and end terrorism .
Anthony D`Esposito: Strengthen military cooperation between US and Israel.
Daniel Sachs Goldman: Israel, Palestinians need good faith for two-state solution.
Andy Kim: Served as national security expert in Pentagon & Afghanistan.
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Free Trade
Connie Conway: Helped keep farms alive through the trade war with China.
Frank Mrvan: Strong Buy America requirements and steel tariffs.
Brad Finstad: Called for investigation of foreign ownership of US farmland.
Juan Ciscomani: Trade with Mexico and Canada, but not drugs.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Our trade deals should benefit Made In America products.
Dan Kildee: Make it in America policy--not overseas in China.
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Government Reform
Mayra Flores: The economy flourishes when government gets out of the way.
Mike Flood: I support commonsense measures like voter ID.
Mike Flood: Don't suffocate the tech world with burdensome regulations.
Republican Party: OpEd: New norm: refuse to concede--even in landslides.
Seth Magaziner: Democracy only works when people can make their voices heard.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: Won special election 79%-20% but opponent refuses to concede.
Andy Ogles: No one-size-fits-all solution to election concerns.
Brad Finstad: Voted against the Presidential Electoral Count Reform Act.
Brad Finstad: Don't saddle farmers with burdensome regulations.
Brandon Williams: Require photo ID to vote.
Dale Strong: Strong voter ID laws and limited early voting.
Eli Crane: Require photo ID to vote.
Eli Crane: Signed pledge to support Term Limits on Congress.
Erin Houchin: Require photo ID to vote, plus independent audits.
Harriet Hageman: Photo ID to vote; abolish drop boxes; robust poll-watching.
Harriet Hageman: Push back against federal overreach.
Jen Kiggans: Require photo ID to vote; end ballot drop boxes.
Joe Sempolinski: Opposes a federal takeover of our electoral process.
Joe Sempolinski: Feds too often a hinderance to agriculture industries.
Josh Brecheen: Require photo ID for state and federal voting.
Michael Lawler: Require photo ID to vote and paper record of every vote.
Mike Carey: Require photo ID to vote; let states decide integrity rules.
Mike Collins: Require photo ID; get rid of no-excuse absentee voting.
Mike Ezell: Require photo ID for state and federal voting.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Make sure our right to vote is protected and enshrined.
Rich McCormick: Ban drop boxes and ballot harvesting .
Rudy Yakym: Require photo ID to vote; paper trail for every vote.
Zach Nunn: I oppose a Federal take-over of the election system.
Mike Carey: For voter ID laws, against ballot harvesting.
Rob Menendez: Pro bono lawyer on a case to expand voting rights.
Shontel Brown: Expand voting rights, limit gerrymandering.
Chris Deluzio: Deeply committed to defending democracy & freedom to vote.
Daniel Sachs Goldman: For automatic voter registration, no-excuse vote-by-mail.
Greg Landsman: Created city's first Office of Ethics and Good Government.
Nick LaLota: Require Voter ID; limit absentee ballots.
Nick Langworthy: Increase election process accountability through voter ID.
Nikki Budzinski: Expand early voting, enact automatic voter registration.
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Gun Control
Dina Titus: Leading voice for meaningful action to reduce gun violence.
Mayra Flores: The right to bear Arms is something I hold near and dear.
Mike Flood: Don't infringe our sacred right to keep and bear arms.
Mike Flood: Endorsed by NRA Political Victory Fund.
Seth Magaziner: Ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
Andy Ogles: Second Amendment is abundantly clear .
Brad Finstad: Oppose any liberal efforts to restrict your access to guns .
Brandon Williams: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers .
Dale Strong: Government should not restrict gun ownership in any way.
Erin Houchin: No new gun laws, only prohibit unlawful persons.
Harriet Hageman: No restrictions on gun ownership .
Juan Ciscomani: Supports the 2nd Amendment.
Jen Kiggans: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers .
Joe Sempolinski: Supports interstate reciprocity for gun permits.
Josh Brecheen: Too many restrictions currently regarding Second Amendment.
Michael Lawler: Supports Red Flag law to keep guns away from criminals .
Mike Carey: Enforce laws on the books already, and integrate databases.
Mike Collins: No restrictions on lawful use.
Mike Ezell: Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment .
Patrick Kevin Ryan: For red flag laws, universal background checks.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Led the charge for a ban on assault weapons.
Rich McCormick: Remove gun restrictions; don't implement more.
Rudy Yakym: No restrictions on gun ownership .
Zach Nunn: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers .
Dale Strong: Lifetime NRA member, fight Democrats from taking our guns .
Kevin Kiley: We need the ability to defend ourselves.
Mike Carey: Oppose any legislation that infringes on your gun rights.
Neal Dunn: Support the 2nd Amendment.
Rob Menendez: Expand background checks; ban assault weapons.
Shontel Brown: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Jonathan Jackson: Can't reduce crime until we get more guns off the street.
Maxwell Frost: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines .
Nick LaLota: Protect right to protect our families from violent criminals.
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Health Care
Mary Peltola: Protect Medicaid expansion, support a public option.
Mayra Flores: Improve our healthcare system; lower prescription costs.
Mike Flood: I oppose COVID-19 vaccination mandates & mandatory testing.
Seth Magaziner: Supports expanding the Affordable Care Act.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: Healthcare reform for the hardships families face.
Ami Bera: Healthcare is a fundamental right .
Andy Ogles: Stood up to the Biden Administration on COVID regulations.
Brandon Williams: No required vaccines; no new healthcare programs.
Dale Strong: No government role in vaccinations.
Eli Crane: Firmly against vaccine mandates of any kind .
Erin Houchin: Vaccinations only with religious and medical exemptions .
Harriet Hageman: Our institutions have failed us on COVID-19 EUA vaccine.
Harriet Hageman: No new taxpayer-funded programs beyond Medicare/Medicaid.
Jen Kiggans: No government vaccine mandate under any circumstances.
Joe Sempolinski: Against single payer health care, vaccine mandates.
Josh Brecheen: No government-required vaccines; no government healthcare.
Michael Lawler: No COVID mandate; no government takeover of healthcare .
Mike Carey: Requiring military vaccines ok; but exemptions for civilians.
Mike Collins: I do not support vaccine mandates.
Mike Ezell: Never require vaccinations.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Increase mental health and addiction recovery resources.
Rich McCormick: No vaccine mandates; no new taxpayer-funded health programs .
Rudy Yakym: Strongly oppose any and all vaccine mandates.
Zach Nunn: No required vaccinations.
Brittany Pettersen: Protect the ACA; expand counseling services.
Dale Strong: Prepare for the next pandemic, invest in vaccine R&D.
Eli Crane: Supports personal choice over vaccine mandates.
Kevin Mullin: Reduce prescription drug prices.
Neal Dunn: Support a free-market healthcare system.
Rob Menendez: Provide federal funds for children's hospitals.
Rob Menendez: Expand the Affordable Care Act.
Shontel Brown: Would vote for Medicare for All; supports public option .
Sydney Kamlager: Support affordable drug prices.
Yadira Caraveo: Lower cost of prescriptions.
Maxwell Frost: Universal comprehensive healthcare with no co-pays, premiums.
Jared Golden: Improve mental health care for veterans and first responders.
Kathy Manning: Affordable health care and prescription drug prices.
Lauren Underwood: Obama's Advisor at Department of Health and Human Services.
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Homeland Security
Chrissy Houlahan: More options for veterans experiencing mental health crisis.
Mayra Flores: Fix the current health and medical issues at the VA.
Mike Flood: Provide our forces with resources to continue military might.
Mikie Sherrill: Helicopter pilot in Europe during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seth Magaziner: For veteran's healthcare, tax credits for businesses.
Dale Strong: Eradicate Islamic terrorism by attacking and disrupting.
Erin Houchin: Eradicate terrorism by opposing Sharia Law in our States .
Harriet Hageman: De-fund UN programs that further the Islamic threat .
Jen Kiggans: Eradicate Islamic terrorism via America deterrence.
Joe Sempolinski: Our military is the strongest, most effective in the world.
Josh Brecheen: Defend ourselves with unmatched military might.
Juan Ciscomani: Support military, police, first responders.
Michael Lawler: Remain firm in fight on terror; abandon Iranian nuke deal.
Mike Collins: Vigilance & good intelligence to eradicate Islamic terrorism.
Rich McCormick: Use credible intelligence to kill terrorist leaders .
Rudy Yakym: Support our allies in the fight against terrorism.
Zach Nunn: Confront Islamic terrorist elements within & beyond borders.
Dale Strong: My pro-defense, anti-tax agenda will help continue growth.
Eli Crane: Supports law enforcement (against efforts to defund them).
Dean Phillips: Supported PACT Act, expanding veteran health care.
Joe Courtney: Chairs House subcommittee on submarines, for Groton.
Elaine Luria: Prevent GOP from unfairly taxing fallen soldiers' families.
Frank Mrvan: Electronic health record modernization for Veterans Dept.
Matt Cartwright: Protect low-income veterans from being scammed.
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Immigration
Mayra Flores: We MUST secure our border to keep bad individuals out.
Mike Flood: I oppose any pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants.
Ami Bera: Encourage those who study in the U.S. to stay.
Andy Ogles: A borderless nation cannot establish itself as a nation.
Brad Finstad: We have unchecked illegal immigration on our border.
Brad Finstad: Immigration system should be based on US workforce needs.
Brandon Williams: No sanctuary cities; yes to border security.
Dale Strong: No amnesty for any group that entered illegally.
Eli Crane: Do more to physically secure the southern border.
Erin Houchin: Allow immigrants who meet our national skills goals.
Harriet Hageman: No sanctuary cities; no chain migration.
Jen Kiggans: Do more to physically secure the southern border.
Joe Sempolinski: For legal immigration and a secure border.
Josh Brecheen: No to sanctuary cities; yes to border security.
Juan Ciscomani: Comprehensive all-of-the-above border security.
Kevin Kiley: Opposed to Illegal and Crazy Sanctuary Laws.
Michael Lawler: Close the back door of illegal immigration.
Mike Carey: No sanctuary cities; cap on number of legal immigrants.
Mike Collins: Walls work; moratorium on legal immigration.
Mike Ezell: Immigrants must learn English & become contributing citizens.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Oppose coordination between local law enforcement and ICE.
Rich McCormick: Priority should be locking down the southern border .
Rudy Yakym: Only allow those who choose to come here legally.
Zach Nunn: Enhance onerous policies that punish legal immigrants.
Dale Strong: Build the wall, deport illegals, enforce the law.
Eli Crane: Believes in operational border control.
Mike Carey: A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.
Neal Dunn: Stop illegal immigration at the border.
Robert Garcia: Expand pathways to citizenship .
Anthony D`Esposito: Opposes amnesty for those who entered our country illegally.
Gabe Vasquez: Provide hard-working families with a path to citizenship.
Greg Casar: Create a path to citizenship for immigrant families.
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Jobs
Doug LaMalfa: Right-to-work laws avoid forcing union servitude.
Mary Peltola: Most urgent task for Congress is to pass the PRO Act.
Seth Magaziner: Fight for worker's rights including the right to organize.
Ami Bera: Support small businesses with micro-loans.
Brittany Pettersen: Support workforce training and small businesses.
Rob Menendez: Increase federal minimum wage to $15/hour.
Robert Garcia: Raise the minimum wage.
Shontel Brown: Will fight to pass PRO act, raise minimum wage .
Jonathan Jackson: Raise the wages of all working women and provide pay equity.
Angie Craig: Extend Paycheck Protection Program for an additional 5 weeks.
Josh Harder: Make sure our farmers have a seat at the table.
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Principles & Values
Mary Peltola: Adamantly Pro-Jobs, Pro-Fish, Pro-Family and Pro-Choice.
Mayra Flores: My Christian faith is a core part of who I am.
Mayra Flores: America is the greatest country in the world.
Seth Magaziner: American Dream of economic mobility has broken down for many.
Andy Ogles: State must not limit or interfere with religious expressions.
Brad Finstad: Supports Trump's America First agenda.
Brad Finstad: Government exists to protect our freedoms not take them away.
Brandon Williams: The church should be involved in the state.
Dale Strong: Religious Liberty is at risk.
Eli Crane: Religious Liberty is at risk.
Erin Houchin: People of faith should participate in government & elections.
Harriet Hageman: Government is failing to protect religious freedom .
Harriet Hageman: Individual rights are paramount, on vaccines & religion.
Jen Kiggans: Staunch defender of religious freedom.
Joe Sempolinski: The far left wishes to silence all those who disagree.
Josh Brecheen: State should never infringe upon a freedom of religion.
Juan Ciscomani: Defend American values not Critical Race Theory.
Michael Lawler: Religious liberty is at risk; respect religious freedom.
Mike Carey: Freedom of religion does not mean freedom from religion.
Mike Collins: It's separation of religion not from religion.
Mike Ezell: Government partnerships with religious organizations .
Patrick Kevin Ryan: We need leaders who will stand against extremism.
Rich McCormick: People of faith must be protected under the law.
Rudy Yakym: Crucial to support the exercise of religious freedom.
Zach Nunn: Free to bring religious convictions into public arena.
Aaron Bean: Free state of Florida against federal overreach.
Dale Strong: Began featuring a prayer before County Commission meetings.
Dale Strong: Donald Trump has been the greatest President of our lifetime.
Mike Carey: We are the greatest nation on the planet.
Shontel Brown: Ranked as one of the most progressive members in the House.
Cory Mills: American people greatest check on government abuses of power.
Mark Alford: Set this country, blessed by God, back on the right track.
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Social Security
Seth Magaziner: Oppose Republican efforts to privatize Social Security.
Brittany Pettersen: Protect Social Security benefits.
Robert Garcia: Strengthen the social safety net.
Chris Deluzio: Increase funding by removing the income cap on payroll taxes.
Dean Phillips: Supports bipartisan commissions on entitlements.
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Tax Reform
Mary Peltola: Will fight to renew the expanded child tax credit.
Mike Flood: I will protect President Trump's Tax Cuts.
Andy Ogles: Fair Tax system like proposal by House Freedom Caucus .
Brad Finstad: Voted against hiring 87,000 new IRS agents.
Brandon Williams: Less government spending; more tax simplification.
Harriet Hageman: Make the Trump tax cuts for individuals permanent.
Josh Brecheen: A flat tax provides proportional/just taxation.
Juan Ciscomani: Lower taxes and reducing regulation.
Juan Ciscomani: Signed the Tax Protection Pledge.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Cut middle-class taxes, make billionaire pay fair share.
Rudy Yakym: Simplify tax code and orient it more towards economic growth.
Aaron Bean: Support tax holidays & tax-cutting spirit.
Dale Strong: Raising taxes is not an option, cut wasteful spending.
Eli Crane: Supports small businesses through lower taxes.
Kevin Mullin: Support a Carbon Tax.
Mike Carey: Rebuild economy by lowering taxes, cutting red tape.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer: I will always support lower taxes and reining in spending.
Nikki Budzinski: Raise tax rate for those earning more than $400,000 per year.
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Technology
Greg Stanton: $150 million in Arizona water infrastructure projects.
Josh Gottheimer: Senior Counselor to FCC; chair of Problem Solvers Caucus.
Robert Garcia: Expand biotechnology research.
Bill Foster: Voice for science, facts, and logic in Congress vs. Trump.
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War & Peace
Tom Malinowski: Born in Poland; severed on NSC to end wars in the Balkans.
Mike Carey: US withdrawal from Afghanistan was bloody & ill-conceived.
Mike Ezell: Fight terrorists in Mideast before they attack America .
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Welfare & Poverty
Mary Peltola: We need to build a resilient food system.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: People's Prosperity Plan: $1,000-per-month for low-income.
Susan Wild: Meals on Wheels and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Patrick Kevin Ryan: Oppose cuts to critical social service programs.
Rob Menendez: Invest federal funds into housing and public transit.
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The above quotations are from News coverage of 2022 House of Representatives incumbents.
Special coverage of "Red Wave" states:
CA: 7 new House members including 6 Democratic holds; and 1 Democratic takeover + 1 special election with Republican hold (CA-13 unknown as of 11/16/24)
NC: 5 new House members including 2 Republican holds & 3 Republican takeovers + 1 Democratic redistricting loss
NY: 5 new House members including 3 Democratic holds & 1 Democratic takeover + 1 special elections with Democratic takeover
All other states: 69 new House members (including special elections) including 6 net Republican takeovers (including 3 states above) as of 11/16/24
Endorsements: Organizational endorsements of new House members, from groups that focus on one issue
Conclusion: the "Red Wave" means Republicans made some gains in the Senate, and enough to keep the House majority and the Speakership.
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