2024 MA Senate race: on Principles & Values


Shiva Ayyadurai: I believe in divinity of Christ; and no Sharia

Q: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

A: Neutral

Q: Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

A: Agree

Q: Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

A: Strongly Disagree

Q: What in the nature of mankind caused America's Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

A: To ensure that the individual could have a direct relationship with our Creator, God.

Q: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

A: I pray every day. I went to Catholic school as a child, and Sunday school. I believe in the divinity of Christ.

Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 Massachusetts Senate race Nov 6, 2018

John Deaton: I come from extreme poverty in a dangerous neighborhood

Deaton: I come from extreme poverty living in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in America. My mother was stabbed when I was six in front of me. For 2 years I was raped by a predator in the neighborhood. My best friend died in a drive-by shooting. The first day of high school I had a gun shoved in my mouth. A tiny Catholic high school gave me a chance and quite frankly saved my life.

Warren: I appreciate that John Deaton grew up in a really poor family and in a really difficult circumstance. And I have some sense of what it's like to listen to your mother cry because she can't pay the bills and worried you are going to lose your housing. I have spent my whole life fighting for working families. John Deaton, he takes care of himself first. Take a look at his tax returns. Worth what? Tens of millions of dollars, maybe $100 million and he couldn't find more than $56 to give to charity across two years?

Source: C-Span transcript: 2024 Massachusetts Senate debate Oct 17, 2024

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Candidates and political leaders on Principles & Values:
Candidates for President & Vice-President:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)
2024 presidential primary contenders:
Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE)
N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R)
N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R)
Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R)
S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R)
Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R)
Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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