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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates
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)

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.

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.


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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