The Washington Times: on Principles & Values

Tiffany Smiley: Will do anything for this country: keep American Dream alive

Jessica Taylor: Flames of liberty make our country a shining city on a hill

Bob Casey: Dubbed "Sleeping Bob" for anti-Trump obstructionism

At the campaign rally this month, Mr. Trump told voters that Mr. Casey has opposed every one of his proposals to toughen immigration policy and border security.

He also came up with a nickname for the low-key Mr. Casey. "Sleeping Bob," Mr. Trump announced to the crowd. "That's it--Sleeping Bob. "I hear that Bob Casey is afraid to debate Lou Barletta," Mr. Trump told the crowd. "Is the president of the United States allowed to come into the debate forum? Is he allowed to sit in the front row watching Lou Barletta destroy Bob Casey? That will be great entertainment." He called Mr. Barletta "a star."

Cindy Hyde-Smith: Follows Trump principles to "make America great again"

John Gregg: Calls himself a "gun-totin' Bible-quotin' Democrat"

Donald Trump: Keep the word 'Christmas' in the holiday

Asked whether the Gospels would inform his public-policy choices in the White House, Trump said "deep down, maybe they do" influence his decision-making. For example, Trump said, he is offended that "the word Christmas is being taken out" of the holiday. "I see these stores like Macy's and so many others-- they're afraid to use the word 'Christmas' now," Trump said. "Maybe they can't use it, legally. What's going on is outrageous, and I will do things about it. The beliefs in the Bible had a lot to do with our country."

Peter Shumlin: Retiring after three terms to return to the business world

Shumlin also had to abandon one of his signature efforts: a universal, government-backed health care system often referred to as single-payer. The 59-year-old Shumlin, who was first elected in 2010, said he never had any desire to be a full-time politician. He said he'll return to the business world.

Maria Cantwell: Voted for Kerry in 2004; he matched Northwest values

CANTWELL: I voted for John Kerry. He matched our Northwest values. He won Washington state because he understood our values and would fight for them.

McGAVICK: I voted for George Bush because he understood that the single most important issue facing America was the war to defeat radical Islamic terrorism. I also thought it was more likely, given Bush’s record, that he would do more to reduce the debt than John Kerry.

GUTHRIE: The American people could see that the choices we had were terrible. Only 40% of registered voters voted-60% were not served, and were disgusted with the Democrats & Republicans. I voted for change. I voted for Michael Badnarik, who represented a new sensible center in politics, without the extremes of the Democrats & Republicans. My vote represented the values of America; we’re socially tolerant yet fiscally responsible. My vote counted because I didn’t fall into the trap of voting for the lesser of two evils.

Condoleezza Rice: Faith & prayer guide me on difficult matters

Barack Obama: Ryan quits Senate race amid sex scandal allegations

It is clear a vigorous debate on the issues could not take place if I remain in the race. What would take place rather is a brutal scorched-earth campaign, the kind of campaign that has turned off so many voters, the kind of politics I refuse to play.

Jack Ryan: Ryan quits Senate race amid sex scandal allegations

It is clear a vigorous debate on the issues could not take place if I remain in the race. What would take place rather is a brutal scorched-earth campaign, the kind of campaign that has turned off so many voters, the kind of politics I refuse to play.

Howard Dean: A committed follower of Jesus Christ

Dean, who is a member of the Congregationalist Church, said he does not attend church often, but prays daily. His wife is Jewish, and their two children adopted the Jewish faith. Jesus is an important influence in his life, he said, and has served as a “model” for him. “Christ was someone who sought out people who were disenfranchised, people who were left behind,“ he said. ”He fought against self-righteousness of people who had everything. He was a person who set an extraordinary example that has lasted 2,000 years.“

Dean said [as a child], ”we didn’t have Bible readings. There are traditions where people do that. We didn’t. People in the Northeast don’t talk about their religion. It’s a very personal, private matter, and that’s the tradition I was brought up in.“

Ezola Foster: Calls black leaders “snake-oil peddlers”

Ezola Foster: Foster denies reports of divorce filing