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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 |
(from Amazon.com) |
(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)
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Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites
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2022_IN_Senate: Braun.senate.gov Official site, "Disconnected from reality - Senator Braun on EPA's new proposed emissions standards," April 12, 2023, (Link)
2022 Louisiana Senate: campaign website ChambersForLouisiana, 10/12/22, (Link)
2022 Louisiana Senate campaign website LukeMixon.com, 10/12/22, (Link)
2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com, 10/7/22, (Link)
2022 CT Senate campaign website Flynn2022USSenate.com, 10/4/22, (Link)
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Abortion
Alex Lasry: Ensure access to abortion and reproductive care.
Cheri Beasley: Repeal Hyde Amendment; codify Roe v. Wade.
Chris Van Hollen: Co-sponsored bill protecting right to travel for abortion.
Chris Van Hollen: Fierce defender of a woman's right to reproductive choice.
Dan Whitfield: Pro-choice but focus on sex ed & access to contraceptives.
Dave Schatz: The Missouri Way made it most pro-life state in the nation.
David McCormick: Staunchly pro-life; life begins at conception.
Gerald Malloy: Pro life: let States and People decide rather than courts.
Jim Lamon: Stop taxpayer funding of abortions, local and international.
Joan Farr: When sperm and egg unite it is God's will it should be born.
Joe O`Dea: Supports a nationwide ban on late-term abortion.
Justin Olson: 100% Pro-Life voting record, defunded Planned Parenthood.
Latham Saddler: Will fight to protect the lives of all our unborn children.
Leora Levy: Signed pledge she believes life begins at conception.
Madison Horn: Restore a woman's right to decide when to have a family.
Mark Brnovich: Argued to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Mark Brnovich: As Attorney General, weighed in on a dozen pro-life cases.
Mark Holland: Defend the right of every woman to bodily autonomy.
Mehmet Oz: Knows how precious life is and is 100% Pro-Life.
Michael Franken: Supports a woman's full autonomy for her health and body.
Michael Franken: I will make codifying Roe a top priority.
Michael J. Steele: Supports choice, but make sure all options are known.
Mick McGuire: Congress must end funding relating to abortion.
Mike Durant: 100% pro-life, overturn Roe v. Wade; opposes choice.
Natalie Fleming: Stopping abortion at an abortion clinic is too late.
Natalie James: Support safe access to reproductive services.
Pat McCrory: Promote sanctity of life, religious freedom.
Rick Becker: I support life from conception to natural death.
Thomas McDermott: God gives no one a right to control another person's body.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Pols get out of the damn way on personal medical decisions.
Val Arkoosh: We need to codify Roe v. Wade immediately.
Will Boyd: Funding for organizations providing women's healthcare.
Gary Chambers: Codify Roe v. Wade, repeal the Hyde Amendment.
Luke Mixon: I would vote to codify Roe and protect women's health care.
Pat Chesbro: Fight for women's medical care including abortion.
Joan Farr: Adoption is the answer for unborn children.
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Budget & Economy
Alex Lasry: Use American materials for federal infrastructure projects.
Alex Lasry: Infrastructure includes upgrading public transportation.
Bernie Moreno: Make unemployment benefits a mechanism of last resort.
Bernie Moreno: Put our fiscal house in order; cut spending.
Bob McDermott: Wasteful, undisciplined fiscal policy perpetuates dependence.
Brian Bengs: Military spending is an important part of state economy.
Cheri Beasley: Invest in infrastructure; support small towns.
Chris Van Hollen: Proud to have supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Dave Schatz: Balance the federal budget, get inflation under control.
David McCormick: Support small businesses; get government out of the way.
Eli Bremer: Taxes, government expenses should be kept low.
Evan McMullin: Pass balanced budget legislation.
Gerald Malloy: Reduce the size of Federal Government, spend within budget.
Herschel Walker: Best way to help people succeed: don't give them a handout.
James Vandermaas: Infrastructure projects will create jobs now, in the future.
Jim Lamon: Will never sign up for an increase in the Federal Budget.
Joe O`Dea: The biggest driver of inflation is the embrace of socialism.
Justin Olson: Decrease the size, scope and reach of the federal government.
Kathy Salvi: Grow the economy through a small, limited government.
Kelly Tshibaka: Cut hundreds of millions from state spending over 5 years.
Luke Mixon: Infrastructure spending is not "stupid," it's what's needed.
Madison Horn: Pass balanced budget legislation, reduce earmarks.
Mark Holland: Smart federal spending grows the public sector.
Markwayne Mullin: Time to balance the budget and rein in federal spending.
Mehmet Oz: President Biden's reckless spending has led to inflation.
Michael J. Steele: Investment in infrastructure will create jobs.
Natalie James: Fund projects strengthening under-served communities.
Natalie James: Prioritize assistance to small and minority businesses.
Pat McCrory: Creating jobs, cutting taxes, spending smarter.
Rick Becker: The budget must be balanced; wasteful spending must be cut.
Ron Hanks: At all levels government is too big and spends too much.
Thomas McDermott: Farm community needs a strong and fair safety net.
Luke Mixon: I support the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
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Civil Rights
Alex Lasry: Systemic racism is ingrained in our society.
Alex Lasry: I am a strong supporter of the Equality Act.
Cheri Beasley: Will fight to pass Equal Rights Amendment.
Cheri Beasley: Ensure protections for LGBTQ veterans and service members.
Chris Van Hollen: Fighting for gender and LGBT equality.
Dan Whitfield: No discrimination for sexual orientation or identity.
Eli Bremer: Biden undercut Title IX, women's sports no longer protected.
Evan McMullin: Condemn bigotry including based on sexual orientation.
Jane Timken: Critical Race Theory is Marxist, divisive, racist ideology.
Joan Farr: Against gay marriage & others laws favoring a small minority.
Madison Horn: Expand hate crime laws to include gender, personal identity.
Mark Holland: Stop criminalizing gender identity & other social issues.
Mike Durant: Radicals redefine American values with Critical Race Theory.
Rick Becker: No money for racist critical theory & identity politics.
Sharif Street: Add LGBT protection in our non-discrimination laws.
Sharif Street: Against discrimination based on religion or lack of one.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Protect marriage equality because love is love.
Val Arkoosh: Would be first woman physician elected to the Senate.
Val Arkoosh: For Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ community.
Will Boyd: Close the gender wage gap & champion race relations.
Will Boyd: Add LGBTQIA to the Civil Rights Act of 1965.
Gary Chambers: Legally protect sexual orientation, gender identity.
Luke Mixon: I support marriage equality, would vote to make it law.
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Corporations
Natalie James: Revoke tax breaks for corporations that outsource US jobs.
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Crime
Alex Lasry: Ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants, end qualified immunity.
Bernie Moreno: We must stand together to "defend the police".
Cheri Beasley: End cash bail, some mandatory minimum sentences.
Dan Whitfield: Need to reform, not "defund," the police.
David McCormick: Will always back and support law enforcement officials.
Eric Schmitt: Launched Cold Case Unit, testing backlog of rape kits.
Evan McMullin: Our criminal justice system must treat everyone equally.
Gerald Malloy: Fund our Police; preserve order to enjoy freedoms.
Herschel Walker: Defunding the police is a ridiculous idea.
Jeff Bartos: Against "Defund the Police," police need to be fully funded.
Jim Lamon: Guarantee law enforcement qualified immunity.
Joan Farr: Overhaul legal system, stop innocents from being jailed.
Joe O`Dea: Defunding the police isn't just bad; it's morally wrong.
John Fetterman: Overhauled clemency process, recommended more commutations.
Justin Olson: Strong supporter of law enforcement professionals.
Kathy Salvi: I will always stand with the police and the rule of law.
Mark Walker: Support law enforcement, criminal justice reform.
Michael Franken: Make our criminal justice system work fairly for everyone.
Michael J. Steele: Opposes death penalty; innocent people have been executed.
Michael J. Steele: Supports Rapid Response for battered women.
Natalie James: End Qualified Immunity, end mass incarceration.
Pat McCrory: No sanctuary cities, support police, election security.
Sharif Street: Allow life sentence convictions to be open to parole.
Tammy Baldwin: Criminal justice system needs review to ensure fairness.
Themis Klarides: Against legislation removing important police protections.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Support robust funding for law enforcement, first responders.
Val Arkoosh: Train our police in de-escalation techniques.
Will Boyd: Seek equal sentences for equal justice.
Gary Chambers: End military equipment going to civilian law enforcement.
Luke Mixon: We need to invest in police departments, improve training.
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Drugs
Bernie Moreno: Get tough on the illicit distribution and sale of opioids.
David Roth: For evidence-based programs to reduce substance abuse.
John Fetterman: Listening tour, report got governor to support legalization.
Sharif Street: Emerging cannabis industry could boost job opportunities.
Thomas McDermott: Time for the federal government to legalize marijuana.
Tiffany Smiley: We have a fentanyl crisis because we have a border crisis.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Prioritize funding to make opioid treatment more accessible.
Val Arkoosh: Decriminalize marijuana, reform on nonviolent drug offenses.
Gary Chambers: Fully legalize marijuana at the state and federal level.
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Education
Alex Padilla: Expanded after school programs; reduced class sizes.
Bernie Moreno: I will fight hard to expand school choice.
Cheri Beasley: Reform student loan programs; increase funds for HBCUs.
Cheri Beasley: For universal pre-K, close funding gaps between districts.
Chris Van Hollen: For universal pre-K, invest in public schools.
David Roth: Incentivize states to invest more in education.
Gerald Malloy: Parents decide what is and isn't taught to their children.
James Vandermaas: Universal pre-K, appropriate compensation of teachers.
James Vandermaas: Finance college through Community Service Payback Program.
Jim Lamon: Empower parents to oversee content of teaching materials.
Joan Farr: In favor of prayer and spanking being put back in schools.
Justin Olson: Critical race theory is harmful divisive ideology.
Kathy Salvi: Parents are the primary educators of their children.
Krystle Matthews: Ensure a free, quality, public education from preschool on.
Leora Levy: Always defend Parental Rights and Freedom of Choice.
Madison Horn: Expand early childhood education and ensure quality K-12.
Mark Brnovich: Sued to strike down in-state tuition for DACA recipients.
Mark Brnovich: Give religious schools equal access to choice tax credits.
Mark Brnovich: Give religious schools access to school choice tax credits.
Mark Holland: Public schools are backbone of local economic development.
Mark Meuser: Schools are failing children.
Mark Meuser: Funding should follow the student rather than fund systems.
Mark Walker: Has championed school choice; empower parents and students.
Mehmet Oz: Extreme left indoctrinating kids with anti-American ideology.
Mehmet Oz: Will fight for more school choice for all Americans.
Michael J. Steele: Offer student debt relief, student debt forgiveness.
Natalie Fleming: Allow bankruptcy filers to clear student debt.
Natalie James: Strengthen public school system; prioritize Pre-K education.
Rick Becker: Supports abolishing the federal Department of Education.
Sharif Street: Free state college for family incomes under $110,000.
Tammy Baldwin: Urges funding to help at-risk students' access to education.
Ted Budd: Member of the Home School Legal Defense Association.
Thomas McDermott: Created local full-tuition college scholarship program.
Thomas McDermott: We must do more to support public education.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Supports two years of universal preschool.
Val Arkoosh: COVID: Showed tears realizing what her own teens had lost.
Val Arkoosh: Supports funding of public schools, childcare, Pre-K.
Will Boyd: Ensure that no public dollars go to support private schools.
Will Boyd: Close gap between cost of living and cost of education.
Gary Chambers: Supports a fully-funded public education system.
Gary Chambers: Recruit Black male teachers for K-5th grade.
Luke Mixon: Make quality, affordable Pre-K available to every child.
Pat Chesbro: Fully support strengthening public education.
John Fetterman: Solid affordable education in public schools and college.
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Energy & Oil
Alex Lasry: I support transitioning to 100% clean electricity by 2035.
Alex Padilla: Got state agency to increase use of renewable energy.
Alex Padilla: 2006: for solar power, modernizing electrical grid.
Bob McDermott: I want cheap abundant energy that all Americans can access.
Brian Bengs: Speed the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
Cheri Beasley: Reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
David McCormick: Needn't choose between clean environment & affordable energy.
Eli Bremer: We must maintain and increase our production capabilities.
Gerald Malloy: Promote US independence across all forms of Energy.
Herschel Walker: Will fight to make America energy independent once again.
James Vandermaas: Wind & solar power cuts our dependence on foreign oil.
James Vandermaas: Encourage transition to "nearly free" wind and solar energy.
Jeff Bartos: Natural gas is key to future of Pennsylvania's economy.
Jim Lamon: Close the Department of Energy, eliminate bureaucratic drag.
Joan Farr: Climate change is real, but we can only do so much.
Joan Farr: Don't spend exorbitant amounts to stop climate change.
Kathy Salvi: Increase our production of all types of energy.
Madison Horn: Invest in clean sources of energy to diversify our supply.
Mandela Barnes: Launch a national green bank to fund clean energy projects.
Mark Brnovich: Challenged carbon regulations as "back door Green New Deal".
Mark Holland: Needn't choose between vibrant economy and a livable planet.
Michael Franken: The fate of our planet should not be a partisan issue.
Michael J. Steele: I will fight for the green business in North Dakota.
Natalie James: Advocate for equity in developing clean energy economy.
Rick Becker: We must stop subsidizing "clean" and alternative fuels.
Ron Hanks: Saw benefits of energy independence, hydraulic fracturing.
Sharif Street: Put Pennsylvania on track to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Thomas McDermott: Focus on clean energy jobs, reduce carbon footprint.
Tiffany Smiley: US should adopt all-of-the-above approach to energy policies.
Trudy Busch Valentine: We need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Val Arkoosh: Supports federal efforts to ban fracking nationwide.
Will Boyd: Invest in renewable energy, but include coal in the mix.
Gary Chambers: Supports the Green New Deal, environmental justice.
Luke Mixon: Louisiana will continue to be an oil and gas state.
Pat Chesbro: Harness the great potential for renewable energy.
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Environment
Alex Lasry: I strongly support keeping public lands in public hands.
Alex Lasry: I support repealing Trump rollbacks of emission standards.
Chris Van Hollen: Require polluters to pay to clean up their messes.
Evan McMullin: Develop water conservation practices and infrastructure.
Michael J. Steele: I support EPA guidelines, will fight for strong regulations.
Natalie James: Reverse Trump's EPA war on environmental justice.
Will Boyd: Ensure access to clean drinking water and clean air for all.
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Families & Children
Cheri Beasley: Pass Federal Paid Family and Medical leave.
Luke Mixon: Parents should have access to affordable child care.
Natalie Fleming: Respect, love everyone; support traditional family.
Sharif Street: Every woman deserves access to affordable childcare.
Tammy Baldwin: Treatment foster care helps kids stay out of institutions.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Paid sick leave is good for the economy.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Restore and expand Child Tax Credit; make it permanent.
Will Boyd: Oppose efforts to limit Family and Medical Leave Act.
Luke Mixon: Make daycare more affordable so both parents can work.
Pat Chesbro: Reinstate and expand the 2021 Child Tax Credit.
John Fetterman: Fight for universal pre-k and childcare.
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Foreign Policy
Alex Lasry: US/Israel alliance special, for two-state solution.
Bernie Moreno: Always, always, put America First!
Bernie Moreno: United States must always stand unequivocally with Israel.
Brian Bengs: Preserving close relationship with allies makes us all safer.
David McCormick: Sanction China for its crimes; reparations for COVID.
Eli Bremer: I support full funding of the U.S. commitment to Israel.
Evan McMullin: Strengthen our alliances with other free nations.
Gerald Malloy: Don't make unenforceable treaties with untrustworthy allies.
Jeff Bartos: Let people sue China for COVID, prosecute IP theft.
Kathy Salvi: Congress needs to reassert its authority on foreign policy.
Latham Saddler: He is determined that Communist China will not prevail.
Latham Saddler: A strong, united America makes the world more secure.
Leora Levy: Maintain an unbreakable alliance between the US and Israel.
Leora Levy: American Policy should include regime change in Iran.
Nathan Dahm: Support an America First foreign policy.
Ron Hanks: Biden is an agent under the influence of a foreign power.
Sarah Godlewski: Did microfinance work in rural India.
John Flynn: I believe in securing Christian values as a pro-Israel ally.
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Free Trade
Bernie Moreno: Only support trade agreements that put American jobs first.
Cheri Beasley: Common sense policies on tariffs, expand markets for farmers.
Chris Van Hollen: Counter illegal trade practices of China and others.
Dave Schatz: Demand fair trade deals putting American first.
Gerald Malloy: Wants a comprehensive review US Trade and Import practices.
James Vandermaas: Tariffs and trade war with China put our farmers at risk.
Jim Lamon: Tariff goods coming from China, India and other countries.
Justin Olson: Teach the importance of free markets and capitalism.
Madison Horn: Increase international technological collaboration.
Mandela Barnes: Will only back trade deals that puts Wisconsin first.
Mark Meuser: Encourage US manufacturing, don't rely on foreign industry.
Mehmet Oz: We need to focus on creating jobs here in America.
Michael J. Steele: Help farmers sell their products at the best prices.
Mike Durant: 100% pro-Trump, wants to get tougher with China on trade.
Natalie James: Expand market access; fight trade policies hurting farmers.
Val Arkoosh: For robust Buy America policies, incentivize retaining jobs.
Will Boyd: Oppose agreements without recognized workers' rights.
Luke Mixon: Time to rely on American workers more than foreign nations.
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Government Reform
Alex Lasry: Active advocate for making it easier for people to vote.
Alex Lasry: Overturn Citizens United, no corporate PAC money.
Alex Lasry: We must eliminate the filibuster.
Alex Padilla: Implemented same-day voter registration.
Bernie Moreno: All politicians do is talk; I strongly support term limits.
Bernie Moreno: Cut red tape and reduce regulatory burden on economy.
Charles Booker: Remove barriers to democratic participation.
Cheri Beasley: Congress must act urgently to protect our democracy.
Chris Van Hollen: Fortify democracy against the "Big Lie," voter suppression.
Dan Whitfield: Favors ranked choice voting.
Dan Whitfield: End gerrymandering, use computer algorithm to draw lines.
Dan Whitfield: Reform Postal Service; against privatization.
Dan Whitfield: Lower pay for elected officials.
David McCormick: Supports Voter ID & absentee ballot signature verification.
David McCormick: Fully supports term limits; pledges no more than two terms.
Eli Bremer: Agriculture is under attack with burdensome regulations.
Evan McMullin: Oppose the intentional disenfranchisement of voters.
Evan McMullin: We support sensible and limited regulation.
Herschel Walker: He will fight for lower taxes, fewer government regulations.
James Vandermaas: Keep public lands in Federal hands to preserve them.
Joan Farr: Mail-in ballots were used to keep Trump out of office.
Jeff Bartos: Senseless regulations drive businesses to other countries.
Jim Lamon: National mandatory voter ID, signature verification.
Jim Lamon: Congress must continue to cut taxes and needless regulation.
Joan Farr: Pass Christian laws, don't pass laws favoring the minority.
Justin Olson: Support election integrity reforms like voter ID.
Krystle Matthews: Provide transparency between citizens and state government.
Krystle Matthews: Restore confidence in voting system with national standard.
Latham Saddler: Fewer regulations allow our businesses to grow and thrive.
Madison Horn: Legalize a secure pathway for same-day voter registration.
Mandela Barnes: Expand opportunities for early-voting, mail-in voting.
Mandela Barnes: Don't allow Congress members to own individual stocks.
Mark Holland: Increase access for every citizen to cast legitimate ballots.
Mark Holland: Disclose campaign donors; end gerrymandering.
Michael Franken: Rein in special interests through campaign finance reform.
Michael J. Steele: Fight for voting rights for students & Native Americans.
Mike Durant: We were robbed of Trump's second term; can't happen again.
Rick Becker: Supports term limits for members of Congress.
Rick Becker: Fire smug bureaucrats running roughshod over Congress.
Rick Becker: Resist any act allowing Federal intrusion into our elections.
Ron Hanks: Our elections NOT secure; restore election integrity.
Sharif Street: For same-day voter registration, early voting, vote by mail.
Ted Budd: Deregulate small businesses strangled by big government.
Thomas McDermott: Eliminate regulations that impede growth and prosperity.
Thomas McDermott: We need to protect the rights of every American to vote.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Voting should be as easy and accessible as possible.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Overturn Citizens United; require donor disclosure.
Val Arkoosh: Overturn Citizens United, won't take corporate PAC money.
Will Boyd: Support all efforts to end voter suppression.
John Flynn: Defend elections from threats, term limits for Senators.
Luke Mixon: Pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act; combat voter suppression.
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Gun Control
Alex Padilla: 2006: Stopped felons from possessing body armor.
Bernie Moreno: Our Second Amendment is currently under threat.
Cheri Beasley: Implement common sense gun safety measures, close loopholes.
Chris Van Hollen: Won't rest until we end epidemic of gun violence.
Dave Schatz: The Missouri Way: protect our Second Amendment rights.
David McCormick: Stand against extreme left who want to abolish our rights.
Eli Bremer: Supports proper training and education around guns.
Gerald Malloy: Support 2d Amendment; I am a gun owner.
Herschel Walker: Confirm judges who will protect our right to bear arms.
James Vandermaas: In favor of Comprehensive Universal Background Checks.
Joan Farr: Supports 2nd amendment, especially with the pandemic.
Jeff Bartos: Proud gun owner since dad gave him Glock on 21st birthday.
Jim Lamon: I will support free speech, the 2nd Amendment.
Joe O`Dea: Supports the 2nd amendment, endorsed by Colorado NRA.
Justin Olson: Earned an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association.
Kelly Tshibaka: She will fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment.
Latham Saddler: Threats to 2d amendment are a threat to our way of life.
Leora Levy: Firmly believes in the Right to Bear Arms.
Mick McGuire: The right to bear arms is not optional and not up for debate.
Mike Durant: Will fight for Constitutional Carry, opposes red flag laws.
Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard.
Rick Becker: Eliminate existing federal statutes infringing 2nd Amendment.
Ron Hanks: An ardent, no-compromise defender of the 2nd Amendment.
Ted Budd: Lifetime NRA member; owns gun range and store.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Supports background checks, red flag laws.
Val Arkoosh: Ban high-capacity magazines, assault weapons.
Gary Chambers: Ban the sale of military-grade assault weapons.
Pat Chesbro: Curb the epidemic of gun violence in America.
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Health Care
Alex Lasry: Healthcare a human right, add public option to ACA.
Alex Padilla: 2006: Fought for universal health care.
Cheri Beasley: Expand ObamaCare with public option, expand Medicaid.
Chris Van Hollen: Ensure universal access to affordable health care.
Chris Van Hollen: Let Medicare negotiate prescription drug prices.
Cindy Axne: Member of Affordable and Accessible Health Care Task Force.
David McCormick: Government should never impose vaccine mandates.
David Roth: Fix the gaps in the ACA, especially in under-served areas.
Evan McMullin: Negotiate lower drug prices, expand telemedicine.
Gerald Malloy: No Universal Healthcare but improve Medicare, Medicaid, VA.
James Vandermaas: Proposes Dual Payer plan, free to choose primary coverage.
Jeff Bartos: Vaccine mandate is a backbreaker for small businesses.
Jim Lamon: Redesign or eliminate Obamacare for more efficiency.
Joan Farr: Forced vaccines are a violation of your rights.
Krystle Matthews: Universal health care must be a right not a privilege!
Luke Mixon: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Madison Horn: Expand Medicare/Medicaid to include other social programs.
Mark Brnovich: Filed first lawsuit against national COVID vaccine mandate.
Mark Brnovich: Fighting illegal and unconstitutional COVID-19 mandates.
Mark Holland: Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.
Mark Meuser: COVID isolation policy caused poor job market & inflation.
Mehmet Oz: Elites fighting COVID pandemic took away our freedom.
Mehmet Oz: Expand access to private sector plans for prescription drugs.
Michael Franken: Seeks to pick up the banner of disability advocate.
Michael Franken: Add essential vision, hearing, dental services to Medicare.
Michael Franken: Let Medicare negotiate prescription drug prices.
Michael J. Steele: We can give people free healthcare & free education.
Mike Durant: Opposes mask and vaccine mandates; should be free choice.
Natalie James: Defend and improve the Affordable Care Act.
Natalie Fleming: Universal Catastrophic Insurance for expenses over $50,000.
Rick Becker: Won't tolerate government COVID fearmongering and scientism.
Ron Hanks: Federal government lies about experimental COVID vaccine.
Sharif Street: Create a public option to compete with private insurers.
Tammy Baldwin: Good health care for all, especially the most vulnerable.
Thomas McDermott: Supports creation of an affordable public option.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Reduce costs so every family can have access to quality care.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Increase in-home and community services for seniors.
Val Arkoosh: Focus on disparities in health outcomes for Black moms.
Will Boyd: Support a health care program affordable to all.
Gary Chambers: Medicare for All, healthcare is a right not a privilege.
John Flynn: Affordable healthcare that won't impose on personal freedom.
Luke Mixon: Life-saving drugs should be affordable.
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Homeland Security
Bernie Moreno: A strong American military is the only way to ensure peace.
Cheri Beasley: Increase resources for veterans, military families.
Dan Whitfield: Invest in the VA: education on bases for soldiers' children.
Dave Schatz: Have the strongest, best-equipped, and most agile military.
David McCormick: Advocate for resources for military and veterans.
Eli Bremer: Our defense industrial complex needs to modernize.
Herschel Walker: Invest heavily in our military to ensure we have the best.
Kendra Horn: In Congress served on the House Armed Services Committee.
Latham Saddler: Work to ensure our common defense as a top priority.
Leora Levy: A powerful military reinforces the efficacy of diplomacy.
Luke Mixon: My desire to serve was inspired by my grandfather.
Madison Horn: Help veterans receive higher education, skills training.
Mark Walker: Improve care and service to veterans.
Markwayne Mullin: Nation must honor its commitments to veterans.
Markwayne Mullin: Let military do their jobs with every tool available.
Mick McGuire: For restoring tuition reimbursement for National Guard.
Natalie Fleming: Fully prepared military but we must teach peace.
Pat McCrory: Invest in military, protect veterans, defend rights.
Rick Becker: Must work to reduce our military footprint around the world.
Sarah Godlewski: Worked with Pentagon on variety of projects.
Tammy Baldwin: Full federal benefits to National Guard COVID fighters.
Thomas McDermott: Ensure our veterans get the care and services they deserve.
Val Arkoosh: Robust funding for military installations & veteran benefits.
Gary Chambers: Cut defense budget; support nuclear disarmament.
John Fetterman: Hold up our end of the bargain for veterans.
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Immigration
Bernie Moreno: I support building a wall on Southern border.
Bob McDermott: Open border policy is harmful to American security.
Cheri Beasley: Pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Chris Van Hollen: Co-sponsor of comprehensive immigration reform initiatives.
David McCormick: Stop illegal immigration; finish building the Wall.
David Roth: I support a pathway to citizenship for the DREAMers.
Eli Bremer: We must stop unbridled illegal border crossings.
Evan McMullin: We are committed to a pluralistic society, diverse nation.
Gerald Malloy: Put up the wall, enforce the law, stop criminals.
Herschel Walker: Secure our southern border, fix the immigration problem.
James Vandermaas: Expedite asylum requests, implement DACA, re-task ICE.
Jeff Bartos: Secure the border, cut funding for sanctuary cities.
Jim Lamon: Rescind all Chinese Visas, end birthright citizenship.
Josh Mandel: We need a fighter who will fight to build the wall.
Justin Olson: Finish the wall; verify immigration status for jobs.
Kathy Salvi: Secure border from drugs, terrorists, dangerous criminals.
Latham Saddler: For a physical and technological wall on southern border.
Leora Levy: Closing our borders is paramount in the pursuit of safety.
Luke Holland: Build the wall, ensure resources for border agents.
Madison Horn: Protect DREAMers who came to the U.S. as children.
Mandela Barnes: Fight for pathway to citizenship for immigrant farm workers.
Mark Meuser: Don't defund the border patrol.
Mark Meuser: Strengthen law enforcement's ability to protect the border.
Mehmet Oz: We need to have a secure border with a barrier to protect us.
Michael J. Steele: For border security, but against building a wall.
Mick McGuire: No border, no security; No security, no country.
Mike Durant: Build the wall, no pathway to citizenship for "illegals".
Nathan Dahm: Secure our borders; stop Critical Race Theory.
Rick Becker: Secure our border immediately; finish building the wall.
Ron Hanks: Won't let nation fall into ruin, must re-secure our borders.
Tammy Baldwin: Supports immigrants in US and immigration reform.
Val Arkoosh: Fair pathway to citizenship for those willing to work for it.
Gary Chambers: Reform immigration and immigration policy.
John Flynn: My Foreign Relations Priority: Secure Borders.
John Fetterman: Investments toward keeping our borders strong.
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Jobs
Alex Lasry: 25% of service contracts to minority/disadvantaged business.
Alex Lasry: Pass the PRO Act to protect unions, empower workers.
Alex Lasry: We pay all our employees family-sustaining wages.
Cheri Beasley: Strong supporter of labor movement, PRO Act.
James Vandermaas: Create regional minimum wage based on local economy.
James Vandermaas: Equal compensation for equal work.
Jim Lamon: I will work to eliminate the right to strike for teachers.
Krystle Matthews: Minimum wage should rise in value equal to cost of living.
Luke Mixon: Critical to guarantee right to join or form a union.
Madison Horn: Became an advocate for diversifying the cybersecurity field.
Madison Horn: Support providing livable wages to hard working Americans.
Mandela Barnes: Supports raising minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Mandela Barnes: Strengthen unions, oppose Right to Work laws.
Michael Franken: Fairness means equal pay for equal work.
Sharif Street: Strengthen workers ability to collectively bargain.
Sharif Street: Increase minimum wage to $12, increase to $15/hour by 2025.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Guarantee equal pay for equal work.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Support PRO Act: advocate for right of workers to unionize.
Will Boyd: Support Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Will Boyd: Raise minimum wage to $20, then to a Living Wage.
Gary Chambers: Supports the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Gary Chambers: Raise minimum wage to $15/hour.
Luke Mixon: Increase the minimum wage so people are fairly compensated.
Pat Chesbro: Protect right to organize, support the PRO Act.
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Principles & Values
Alex Lasry: Senior VP of Milwaukee Bucks; raised team's activism.
Alex Padilla: Son of Mexican immigrants; taught him value of education.
Alex Padilla: Became a teenage activist on crime, environmental racism.
Bernie Moreno: Running to protect the American dream.
Bernie Moreno: We need to protect Trump's victories & amazing achievements.
Bernie Moreno: Confirm judges to defend Constitution and state's rights.
Bob McDermott: Faith in God part of moral crucible forming political views.
Brian Bengs: Smaller, close-knit community made him feel connected.
Charles Booker: Build broad coalitions; break down barriers of race & class.
Cheri Beasley: Established coalition of legal, community and faith leaders.
Dave Schatz: Values of honesty, integrity, hard work were instilled in me.
Dave Schatz: Trust Americans to run their lives & God to direct our steps.
David McCormick: America is exceptional; will stand up against wokeness.
Evan McMullin: Political extremes don't represent the majority.
Evan McMullin: Uphold Constitution as inviolable and collective contract.
Gary Chambers: Lives by the motto "Do Good, Seek Justice" (Isaiah 1:17).
Herschel Walker: Putting Georgia and Georgians first.
Herschel Walker: With God's help will bring conservative value to Washington.
James Vandermaas: Constitution designed to force officials to compromise.
Jeff Bartos: The only candidate with meaningful ties to the state.
Jim Lamon: Our rights don't come from government, they come from God.
Joan Farr: Enough lawyers in Congress; she's a regular person.
Joan Farr: Bible should trump any of our laws.
Joan Farr: If Jesus was alive he wouldn't be a member of either party.
Joe O`Dea: America is the greatest nation in the history of humankind.
John Fetterman: Mentored young boy whose parents had died of AIDS.
John Fetterman: Doesn't live in Lt. Gov.'s mansion; but opened pool to kids.
Justin Olson: Committed to confirming conservative justices.
Latham Saddler: It is time for my generation of leaders to step up.
Latham Saddler: MLB reacting to voter suppression is "cancel culture".
Latham Saddler: Georgia is the most patriotic state in America.
Leora Levy: Knows what happens when Communism conquers a country.
Leora Levy: America's founding was a miracle.
Luke Holland: America is the greatest country on earth.
Luke Mixon: Instilled with ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty.
Madison Horn: A tribal citizen of the sovereign Cherokee Nation.
Madison Horn: Counter partisan extremism; seek bipartisan solutions.
Mark Brnovich: Church attendance is clearly an "essential activity".
Mark Holland: We're the greatest nation, we need to teach honest history.
Mark Holland: I firmly believe in separation of church and state.
Mark Meuser: Vote twice: short-term and long-term Senate on same ballot.
Mehmet Oz: Immigrant father loved US; saw deep darkness of alternatives.
Mehmet Oz: We need to expand the role of religious institutions.
Michael J. Steele: I believe the church and the Bible created the first laws.
Mick McGuire: America is the greatest country in the history of the world.
Mick McGuire: Will always oppose infringement of our constitutional rights.
Mike Durant: America is a beacon of hope and freedom for entire world.
Natalie Fleming: Natalie has been through the literal fires of hell.
Nathan Dahm: We need Proven Republican Fighters, like Trump.
Rick Becker: We need to put North Dakota First and America First!
Ron Hanks: Defend our God-given right to life, liberty, and property.
John Flynn: Supports efforts to Make America Great Again.
T.W. Shannon: The radical left hates America; I love this country.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Trudy's faith and Jesuit education instilled her core values.
Val Arkoosh: I am ready to call Republicans on their BS and get to work.
Pat Chesbro: Make this world a more inclusive place.
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Social Security
Alex Lasry: Expand Medicare to cover vision, hearing, and dental.
Cindy Axne: Stop cuts to benefits for current and future retirees.
James Vandermaas: We paid into Social Security, we are actually entitled to it.
Jim Lamon: Give workers the option of Universal Savings Accounts.
Michael Franken: Make all earnings subject to the Social Security tax.
Michael J. Steele: Save Social Security & Medicare by raising corporate taxes.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Won't support cutting benefits, raising retirement age.
Will Boyd: Oppose privatization of Social Security; protect benefits.
John Fetterman: American bargain is the ability to retire with dignity.
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Tax Reform
Alex Lasry: Corporate tax breaks for companies doing the right thing.
Alex Lasry: Wealthy must pay fair share, but also focus on raising wages.
Bernie Moreno: Protect historic tax cuts signed by Trump.
Brian Bengs: Supports a wealth tax for households over $50 million.
Chris Van Hollen: End tax giveaways to the super wealthy, invest in country.
James Vandermaas: Trickle-up tax relief plans can stimulate and grow economy.
James Vandermaas: Change tax policy to advantage of middle class, not top 1-2%.
Jeff Bartos: Cut spending and waste, give working families tax breaks.
Joe O`Dea: Signed pledge to oppose any and all tax increases.
Kelly Tshibaka: Make Trump cuts permanent, extend business tax exemptions.
Luke Holland: Follow the Trump playbook: lower taxes; expand opportunity.
Mandela Barnes: Expand Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit.
Mark Brnovich: Let states use COVID relief money for cutting state taxes.
Mark Walker: Cut taxes for middle income families, for balanced budget.
Michael Franken: Eliminate Trump tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest Americans.
Tammy Baldwin: Trump tax bill only helps rich who don't need the money.
Trudy Busch Valentine: End corporate tax cuts that unfairly benefitted wealthy CEOs.
Val Arkoosh: Corporations, wealthy must pay their share.
Gary Chambers: Make corporations and the ultrawealthy pay their fair share.
John Flynn: I object to additional taxes during a pandemic or otherwise.
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Technology
Alex Lasry: Ensure access to high speed affordable internet for all.
Alex Padilla: Bill created statewide Earthquake Early Warning System.
Bernie Moreno: Pass smart legislation that holds Big Tech accountable.
Brian Bengs: Congress can't ignore impact of automation on job market.
Eli Bremer: We need to address the sickness caused by social media.
Joan Farr: 5G gave my family COVID, under U.N. directive Agenda 21/30.
Joan Farr: Abolish 5G; it gave a family member COVID.
Madison Horn: Deliver on the promise of expanding broadband access.
Michael Franken: Information wars are a global threat with local consequences.
Mike Durant: Big Tech has censored the voices of conservatives.
Sharif Street: Continue to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure.
Thomas McDermott: Dramatically strengthen broadband coverage across the state.
John Flynn: 5G exposes people to EMF radiation & causes cancer.
John Fetterman: Invest in rural broadband & infrastructure .
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War & Peace
Bernie Moreno: If you mess with the US, there'll be severe consequences.
Bernie Moreno: Take any action necessary to prevent Iranian nukes.
Jane Timken: Biden should resign, or be impeached, for Afghan withdrawal.
Jim Lamon: Congress should have a say in the decision to go to war.
Joe O`Dea: When America shows weakness, the world is less safe.
Mark Meuser: Foreign policy weakness allowed Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mehmet Oz: For leaving Afghanistan but Biden surrendered to Taliban.
Mike Durant: Held as POW in Somalia when his Blackhawk was shot down.
Mike Durant: Should have declared victory in Afghanistan.
Rick Becker: Stop wasting lives and resources on endless wars.
John Fetterman: Forever wars line the pockets of defense contractors.
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Welfare & Poverty
Cheri Beasley: We must expand homelessness prevention programs.
Joan Farr: Get Out of Debt Plan has rich paying off others debts.
Michael J. Steele: Will strongly fight for affordable housing.
Trudy Busch Valentine: Invest in programs for affordable housing.
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The above quotations are from Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites.
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