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Joe Biden on Crime
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 38 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Ten times the return for every dollar spent fighting fraud. (Feb 2023)
  • DOJ to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud. (Mar 2022)
  • The same time for the same crime, for blacks and whites. (Oct 2020)
  • NYC stop-and-frisk was stopped by Obama observers. (Feb 2020)
  • In 1990s we released 38,000 inmates, changed police rules. (Jul 2019)
  • 1994: Billions for state prisons but fewer billions than GOP. (Jul 2019)
  • 1992: pro-death penalty; 2019: congrats on ending it. (Jun 2019)
  • Regrets supporting strict sentences, including on crack. (Apr 2019)
  • Supreme Court wrong to deny federalization of wife-beating. (Oct 2008)
  • Bush is impediment to hate crimes legislation. (Dec 2007)
  • Authored the Clinton crime bill & 100,000 cops on the street. (Jul 2007)
  • Separate juveniles from adults in jail. (Jul 2007)

    Police Reform

  • Support common-sense police reforms like banning chokeholds. (Jul 2024)
  • Brown and black parents tell kids "The Talk" about cops. (Feb 2023)
  • We don't have to choose between safety and equal justice. (Mar 2022)
  • No police reform commission despite campaign promise. (Apr 2021)
  • Social & economic support services to deter violent behavior. (Apr 2021)
  • Rebuild trust between police & people they serve. (Mar 2021)
  • Institutional racism that only black parents give "the talk". (Oct 2020)
  • More community policing, but not as police jump-out squads. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: Endorsed by 175 law enforcement officials. (Sep 2020)
  • Violent protestors should be prosecuted. (Sep 2020)
  • Reimagine policing: I totally oppose defunding police. (Sep 2020)
  • Violence is never appropriate response to police violence. (Sep 2020)
  • Bring stakeholders together to agree on police reforms. (Sep 2020)
  • Vast majority of police are ashamed of what they've seen. (Aug 2020)
  • 1994 Crime bill had community policing and crime went down. (Feb 2020)
  • 1984: Passed Comprehensive Crime Control Act. (Jul 2019)
  • 1990s: Supported tough-on-crime; 2019:considers those racist. (Mar 2019)
  • 1993: Don't care why "predators" act; put them in jail. (Mar 2019)
  • 1980s community policing worked to reduce crime rate. (Nov 2017)
  • Police and communities must respect each other. (Apr 2015)
  • Community policing is expensive, but it works. (Apr 2015)
  • 1970: DE Public not receiving needed police protection. (Oct 2010)
  • 1990 crime bill: more police & tougher penalties. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports sentencing guidelines to put away violent criminals. (Jul 2007)

    Voting Record

  • 1994 Crime Bill got help for first time offenders, not jail. (Mar 2019)
  • Biden Law of 1994 created several new capital offenses. (Nov 2007)
Ryan Binkley on Crime
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
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    No stance on record.
Doug Burgum on Crime
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • North Dakota has been backing the blue, not defunding. (Feb 2022)
  • Tightened rules on civil asset forfeiture; curtailed police. (May 2019)
  • Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. (Apr 2017)
  • Jail time without rehab is not a cure for addiction. (Jan 2017)
Chris Christie on Crime
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 23 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • Trump's conduct beneath the office of the President . (Aug 2023)
  • We need change at DOJ: remove anyone who shows partisanship. (Jun 2023)
  • If Trump is convicted, I can't imagine pardoning him. (Jun 2023)
  • Bail reform based on crime, not wealth. (Jan 2018)
  • Expunge records for less serious crimes. (Jan 2018)
  • Ban the box: don't ask job applicants about criminal record. (Jan 2017)
  • De-criminalizing drug use has reduced prisoner population. (Jan 2016)
  • Police officers are afraid to enforce the law. (Oct 2015)
  • Justice department should stop picking winners & losers. (Oct 2015)
  • Community policing will avoid African-American police deaths. (Aug 2015)
  • Strict bail for violent offenders; free bail for non-violent. (Apr 2015)
  • Ban the Box: no criminal background check for job applicants. (Apr 2015)
  • Bail reform: Keep dangerous criminals in jail until trial. (Jan 2014)
  • 1994: Pushed for faster construction of county jail. (Jun 2012)
  • Increased criminal convictions each year from 2002 to 2007. (Jun 2012)
  • 1995 juvenile justice plan: individualized to child's needs. (Jun 2012)
  • 2002: Aggressive political campaign for US Attorney position. (Apr 2012)
  • OpEd: Loved decrying officials trading on elected office. (Apr 2012)
  • Prosecuted international scheme for human organ sales. (Apr 2012)
  • Bail reform package: jail violent offenders before trial. (Jan 2012)
  • Disallow charging sexual assault victims for forensic exams. (Aug 2011)
  • As US Attorney, won 130 corruption cases and lost none. (Feb 2011)
  • Stand against child pornography and human trafficking. (Jul 2009)
Ron DeSantis on Crime
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 11 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Citing George Floyd killing is "virtue signaling". (Jan 2024)
  • We're going to shoot drug smugglers stone cold dead. (Nov 2023)
  • Back the Blue; fight Soros-funded prosecutors. (Sep 2023)
  • Hollowed-out cities are symbols of national decline. (Aug 2023)
  • No need for jury unanimity to impose capital punishment. (Apr 2023)
  • Increase penalties for fentanyl dealers, human smuggling. (Mar 2023)
  • We're a law-and-order state; reject weak on crime policies. (Feb 2022)
  • Florida is a law and order state. (Jan 2022)
  • Opposes insane fantasy of defunding law enforcement. (Mar 2021)
  • Don't restore voting rights to former felons. (Oct 2018)
  • Prosecuted wide range of military & federal cases. (Nov 2012)
Larry Elder on Crime
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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  • Proposes removing soft-on-crime, George Soros-backed DAs. (Jun 2023)
  • Tell police, DAs: hold criminals accountable for their acts. (Apr 2023)
  • We need enormous political will to invest in law enforcement. (Apr 2023)
  • Police falsely accused of systemic racism, keep cash bail. (Jul 2021)
  • Police are pulling back, afraid of being called racist. (Jul 2021)
  • No evidence of anti-Black "systemic racism" by police. (Apr 2021)
Tulsi Gabbard on Crime
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2
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  • End cash bail; it hits low-income Americans. (Jul 2019)
  • Eliminate private prisons. (Jul 2019)
  • Abolish capital punishment. (Jul 2019)
  • Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences. (Jul 2019)
  • Must expose and punish sexual assaults in military. (Mar 2019)
Nikki Haley on Crime
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
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  • Law and order in our cities by empowering law enforcement. (Jan 2024)
  • Restore funding for Law Enforcement DNA lab. (Jan 2012)
  • Save millions by reducing recidivism. (Jan 2011)
Kamala Harris on Crime
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 39 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for 11 older headlines OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Serious consequences for crimes linked to antisemitism. (Oct 2024)
  • As a prosecutor, I have put a lot of people in jail. (Oct 2024)
  • Became a prosecutor after sheltering friend from abuse. (Jan 2021)
  • Police accountability plus reimagining safe communities. (Aug 2020)
  • When people break rules, they pay penalty; so should Trump. (Nov 2019)
  • I fought and ended the "gay panic" defense. (Oct 2019)
  • I've always wanted to protect people and keep them safe. (Sep 2019)
  • Have a conversation on whether prisoners should vote. (Apr 2019)
  • Private prisons are about profit, not dealing with crime. (Apr 2019)
  • Ex-felons re-enter society, instead of broken justice system. (Feb 2019)
  • Punish violent criminals, but understand they also need help. (Jan 2019)
  • Back on Track: expungement for first-time minor offenders. (Jan 2019)
  • Cash bail system favors the wealthy. (Jan 2019)
  • Focus on helping non-violent young offenders. (Aug 2017)
  • Charge online brothels with money laundering, if not pimping. (Dec 2016)
  • Imprison violent criminals, not the non-violent. (Apr 2015)
  • Make fighting transnational gangs a top priority. (Nov 2014)
  • Cutting recidivism saves state $233 million annually. (Nov 2013)
  • Fulfill Proposition 69: fast analysis of all DNA samples. (Jan 2012)
  • Learn from public health model and focus on prevention. (Oct 2011)
  • Reduce recidivism: reform revolving door prison system. (Jan 2011)
  • Treat crime economically: most safety for the investment. (Oct 2009)
  • Smart on Crime: focus on violence, youth, & prevention. (Oct 2009)
  • Crime pyramid: nonviolent offender isn't hardened criminal. (Oct 2009)

    Black Lives Matter

  • Police reforms via George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. (Jul 2024)
  • Don't defund police; reimagine public safety. (May 2023)
  • Ban chokeholds by police; registry of police crimes. (Oct 2020)
  • Every black man is subject of profiling & discrimination. (Jun 2019)
  • Not tough nor soft crime: must be smart on crime. (Mar 2019)
  • Progressive prosecutor: fix broken criminal justice system. (Jan 2019)
  • Black men pay 35% higher bail than white men. (Jan 2019)
  • I'm for both the police and for police accountability. (Jan 2019)
  • Improve criminal justice reporting; increase accountability. (Mar 2016)
  • Don't require cops to wear body cameras. (May 2015)
  • Acknowledge that certain communities distrust police. (May 2015)

    Death Penalty

  • FactCheck: Denied DNA evidence in 1980s; backtracked in 2018. (Jul 2019)
  • Federal and state moratorium on death penalty. (Mar 2019)
  • 2004: no death penalty for cop killer; 2019: apply to all. (Mar 2019)
  • Personally opposed to death penalty; as DA, never pursued it. (Jan 2004)
Howie Hawkins on Crime
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 5 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Increased public oversight of police. (Aug 2020)
  • Ban private prisons; moratorium on prison construction. (Jul 2020)
  • End the carceral surveillance state. (May 2019)
  • Opposes mandatory sentencing. (Aug 2006)
  • End the death penalty. (Jun 2006)
Mike Huckabee on Crime
Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 18 full quotes by Mike Huckabee OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • Executions are hardest decision because they can't be undone. (Sep 2020)
  • Authorized 16 executions while governor, record for Arkansas. (Apr 2015)
  • FactCheck: AR violent crime rate increased under Huckabee. (Jan 2008)
  • Carried out death penalty more than any other AR governor. (Dec 2007)
  • Nonsense of Three-Strikes makes system overrun with people. (Sep 2007)
  • Death penalty is necessary part of criminal justice system. (Sep 2007)
  • Opposes "hate crimes" legislation. (Sep 2007)
  • Prosecute all illegal adult pornography. (Sep 2007)
  • People naturally selfish; only God or punishment prevent it. (Jun 2007)
  • Defends death penalty biblically as well as politically. (Jun 2007)
  • Supports death penalty, but only reluctantly. (Jan 2007)
  • Eliminating parole gives no incentive for rehabilitation. (Jan 2007)
  • Three Strikes based more on revenge than restoration. (Jan 2007)
  • Commuted death penalty sentence due to problems at trial. (Jan 2007)
  • Build more prisons, and privatize their management. (Nov 2002)
  • Juvenile violent crime increasing while all crime decreases. (Jun 1998)
  • Don't treat criminal children the same as adults. (Jun 1998)
  • Comfortable with death penalty biblically & politically. (Sep 1997)
Will Hurd on Crime
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • Teach de-escalation; ensure no one dies in police custody. (Jun 2020)
  • Defunding the police isn't the answer, follow best practices. (Jun 2020)
Asa Hutchinson on Crime
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
Click here for 11 full quotes by Asa Hutchinson OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • I will stop smash-and-grab in our inner cities . (Aug 2023)
  • Shouldn't promise pardons during presidential campaign. (Jul 2023)
  • Promise to pardon Trump undermines the rule of law. (Jun 2023)
  • Lock up violent offenders and address unfair sentencing. (May 2023)
  • Don't erode confidence in our entire criminal justice system. (Apr 2023)
  • Build new 498 inmate prison because we have a growing state. (Feb 2022)
  • Let's not be last state to enact hate crimes legislation. (Jan 2021)
  • Give criminals a second chance. (Jan 2019)
  • Increased funding for law enforcement. (Jan 2019)
  • Four executions in 8 days; keep protocol of lethal injection. (Apr 2017)
  • Balance public safety with giving a second chance in life. (Jan 2017)
Perry Johnson on Crime
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • I will direct the Attorney General to eliminate the FBI. (Jun 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Crime
Independent presidential Challenger
Click here for 4 full quotes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OR click here for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on other issues.
  • We will never weaponize the law against political opponents. (Aug 2023)
  • Release Sirhan Sirhan; doesn't believe he shot RFK. (Jul 2023)
  • JFK assassination and coverup with CIA involvement. (Jul 2023)
  • Instead of defunding the police, transform the police. (May 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Crime
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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  • Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. (May 2018)
Kristi Noem on Crime
Republican
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  • Criminals should also have the opportunity to rehabilitate. (Jan 2024)
  • We recruited law enforcement officers to move to our state. (Jan 2022)
  • FactCheck: No, BLM protests are mostly peaceful. (Aug 2020)
Chase Oliver on Crime
Libertarian candidate for President
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  • End mandatory minimum; end victimless crimes. (Dec 2023)
  • End death penalty; it doesn't deter. (Dec 2023)
  • End qualified immunity at federal level, then states. (Nov 2022)
Mike Pence on Crime
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 18 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • I've never called what happened on January 6 an insurrection. (Jan 2024)
  • Expedited death penalty for mass shooters. (Sep 2023)
  • Don't go easy on bail reform; don't defund the police. (Aug 2023)
  • We need to get serious and tough on violent crime. (Jun 2023)
  • No interest nor intention of pardoning January 6 lawbreakers. (Jun 2023)
  • Radical left responsible for NYC prosecution of Trump. (Mar 2023)
  • Yes to justice for George Floyd; no to riots. (Oct 2020)
  • Riots aren't peaceful protest; wrecking statues isn't speech. (Aug 2020)
  • Called ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio a "champion of the rule of law". (May 2018)
  • Require police to wear body cameras. (Nov 2016)
  • Law enforcement is not a force for racism or division. (Oct 2016)
  • Bringing up "implicit bias" demeans police officers. (Oct 2016)
  • Inner-city families should want stop-and-frisk. (Oct 2016)
  • Police officer are the best of us; restore law & order. (Oct 2016)
  • Always stand with those who stand on the thin blue line. (Jul 2016)
  • OpEd: even-minded on ending racist police brutality. (Jul 2016)
  • Reduce crime, not penalties for crime. (May 2016)
  • I support the death penalty; justice demands it. (Feb 2014)
Dean Phillips on Crime
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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  • Enhance public safety by funding for police departments. (Oct 2023)
  • George Floyd Act: change the culture of law enforcement. (Jun 2020)
  • Prosecute and deport violent criminals. (Apr 2020)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Crime
CEO & Republican Challenger
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  • We can fix crime wave with spine for cops. (Aug 2023)
  • Trump should not be convicted of a process crime. (Jul 2023)
  • Pardon defendants of politicized prosecutions such as Trump. (May 2023)
Marco Rubio on Crime
FL Senator; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 9 full quotes by Marco Rubio OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Courts are used to persecute and prosecute Donald Trump. (Jul 2024)
  • Black Lives Matter is a legitimate issue. (Oct 2015)
  • False choice between rampant crime vs. overstretched prisons. (Apr 2015)
  • 2000: Established West Miami's 1st bicycle patrol officers. (Jun 2012)
  • 25 years ago, sister's husband made many mistakes. (Jun 2012)
  • Toughen laws against prostitution & sex trafficking. (Apr 2007)
  • Collect DNA of those convicted of sexually deviant behavior. (Nov 2006)
  • Mandatory life sentence for repeat sex offenders. (Nov 2006)
  • Endless death row appeals hinder justice. (Nov 2006)
Bernie Sanders on Crime
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 26 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • End cash bail; unfair to poor. (Feb 2020)
  • Felons should be allowed to vote while incarcerated. (Jul 2019)
  • Eliminate private prisons. (Jul 2019)
  • OpEd: Ambiguous record on 1994 crime bill. (Jun 2019)
  • Bail reform: 65% of county & city inmates are "unconvicted". (May 2018)
  • End the death penalty, like all other advanced countries. (Nov 2016)
  • End mass incarceration & reform criminal justice. (Jul 2016)
  • By 2020, I pledge to have fewer people in jail than China. (Feb 2016)
  • Government should not be part of the death penalty. (Feb 2016)
  • Create criminal records for corrupt white collar criminals. (Feb 2016)
  • Jobs and education, not jails and incarceration. (Dec 2015)
  • America has more people in jail than any country on earth. (Oct 2015)
  • Reinstate voting rights to address school-to-prison pipeline. (Sep 2015)

    Police Reform

  • I support police reform; not "defunding the police". (Jul 2023)
  • Police forces should reflect diversity of their communities. (Aug 2017)
  • How justice system treats blacks is a national disgrace. (Nov 2016)
  • Black Lives Matter points out police brutality. (Nov 2016)
  • Real criminal justice/police reform also combats racism. (Nov 2016)
  • New model for police training de-escalating lethal force. (Nov 2016)
  • 1990s "super-predator" was racist term and everybody knew it. (Apr 2016)
  • We need fundamental police reform. (Feb 2016)
  • Whites & blacks smoke pot equally, but blacks go to jail. (Feb 2016)
  • Involve U.S. Justice Dept. in every police killing. (Jan 2016)
  • Police officers should not be shooting unarmed people. (Dec 2015)
  • Blacks are disproportionately imprisoned & killed by police. (Sep 2015)

    Voting Record

  • Crime bill had good parts (VAWA) & bad parts (death penalty). (Mar 2016)
Tim Scott on Crime
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
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  • Increase penalties for targeting law enforcement officers. (May 2023)
  • Losing grants for inaction is defunding the police. (Sep 2021)
  • I have felt the humiliation from being targeted by police. (Oct 2016)
Corey Stapleton on Crime
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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  • Support death penalty; private prisons; sex offense registry. (Nov 2000)
Jill Stein on Crime
Green Challenger
Click here for 8 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Black Lives Matter movement is a vital & logical response. (Aug 2016)
  • Cops violate rights of blacks in cities & Latinos at border. (May 2016)
  • Black Lives Matter: end racism & police militarization. (Feb 2015)
  • Judicial system makes mistakes & kills innocent people. (Nov 2012)
  • Stop dumping resources into the prison-industrial complex. (Nov 2012)
  • Incarcerating poor & minorities has become big business. (Jan 2012)
  • Death penalty is ineffective, and also barbaric. (Dec 2011)
  • Mandatory sentencing: ineffective & racially discriminatory. (Dec 2011)
Francis Suarez on Crime
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • Didn't defund police, grew force to largest in Miami history. (Apr 2023)
Donald Trump on Crime
Republican former President
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  • We have a new form of crime: it's called migrant crime. (Sep 2024)
  • FactCheck: Central Park 5 exonerated and got $41M settlement. (Sep 2024)
  • You can't teach a criminal not to be a criminal. (Aug 2024)
  • Police support me; Biden called Black people super-predators. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: Biden said "most youth aren't super-predators". (Jun 2024)
  • I will pardon a large portion of January 6 rioters. (May 2023)
  • Criminals released from jail continue their crime wave. (Feb 2023)
  • Our country is now a cesspool of crime. (Jul 2022)
  • FactCheck: Order on statues merely enforces existing law. (Aug 2020)
  • Enforcement to protect our monuments: ten years in prison. (Jul 2020)
  • Think of the VICTIMS and keep the death penalty. (Jul 2019)
  • Central Park 5 admitted guilt; exoneration doesn't matter. (Jun 2019)
  • Keep death penalty; don't forget the victims. (Mar 2019)
  • Unfair to serve a life sentence for a nonviolent drug crime. (Feb 2019)
  • Stop-and-frisk works in high-crime cities like Chicago. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop-and-frisk worked very well in NYC. (Sep 2016)
  • Settling Central Park jogger case was "a disgrace". (Aug 2016)
  • The police are the most mistreated people in America. (Jan 2016)
  • 1989 full-page newspaper ads: "Bring Back the Death Penalty". (Sep 2015)
  • Capital punishment isn’t uncivilized; murderers living is. (Jul 2000)
  • Death penalty deters like violent TV leads kids astray. (Jul 2000)
  • Hold judges accountable; don’t reduce sentences. (Jul 2000)

    Police Reform

  • One violent day by police would eradicate crime immediately. (Sep 2024)
  • Violent crime is up, but FBI changed crime data collection. (Sep 2024)
  • In Republican-run cities they arrest people for crimes. (Aug 2023)
  • Strong on law enforcement AND on enforcing law on police. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: No, not endorsed by Portland's Sheriff. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Trump aide said rioting & chaos helps Trump. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Hillary used term "super predators," not Biden. (Sep 2020)
  • Law-and-order, or you'll see your cities burn. (Sep 2020)
  • I've established law-and-order, except in Democrat cities. (Sep 2020)
  • We have to give police their mojo and let them protect us. (Sep 2020)
  • We have to give police their mojo and let them protect us. (Sep 2020)
  • Stand with law enforcement; never allow mob rule. (Aug 2020)
  • FactCheck: falsely claims Biden wants to defund the police. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: Central Park 5 innocent by DNA, but still "guilty". (Jul 2020)
  • FactCheck: yes, second chance with criminal justice reform. (Feb 2020)
  • First Step Act: criminal justice reform & fairer sentencing. (Feb 2019)
  • Civil liberties end when an attack on our safety begins. (Feb 2018)
  • Unify behind law enforcement; support the victims of crime. (Feb 2017)
  • More penalties for violence against police. (Feb 2017)
  • Crime and gangs and drugs have created American carnage. (Jan 2017)
  • FactCheck: Stop-&-frisk unconstitutional but NYPD disagrees. (Sep 2016)
  • Without law and order, we don't have a country. (Sep 2016)
  • Considers stop-and-frisk useful and tremendous beyond belief. (Sep 2016)
  • Racial disparities in law enforcement? Maybe or maybe not. (Aug 2016)
  • Police can't act due to disrespect; but weed out bad ones. (Feb 2016)
  • Black lives matter, but we need strong police presence. (Aug 2015)
  • For tough anti-crime policies; not criminals’ rights. (Jul 2000)
JD Vance on Crime
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
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  • Back the Blue: protect police; don't reform police. (Jul 2024)
  • Violent crime spike because police afraid to do their jobs. (Jun 2021)
Tim Walz on Crime
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
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  • George Floyd protests: balance racial justice & public order. (Aug 2024)
  • Police reforms: ban chokeholds; investigate misconduct. (Aug 2024)
  • Funding for Criminal Apprehension and State Patrol HQ. (Mar 2024)
  • OpEd:riot response criticized as too weak AND too aggressive. (Oct 2021)
  • Eliminate the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports prison rehabilitation & job training. (Nov 2006)
Cornel West on Crime
Green Party/People's Party candidate
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  • Demilitarize policing. (Aug 2023)
  • End surveillance, the drug war, and mass incarceration. (Jun 2023)
Kanye West on Crime
Birthday Party candidate for President
Click here for 3 full quotes by Kanye West OR click here for Kanye West on other issues.
  • Recognize racial disparity in verdicts & prison sentences. (Oct 2020)
  • I'm against the death penalty. (Jul 2020)
  • One of my to-do lists is to end police brutality. (Jul 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Crime
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 6 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Punishment instead of rehabilitation leads to more crime. (Jun 2023)
  • Eliminate private prisons. (Jul 2019)
  • Deep, deep racial injustice means we should do reparations. (Jun 2019)
  • I oppose the death penalty. (Jun 2019)
  • New Department for domestic violence prevention efforts. (Apr 2019)
  • Tougher sentencing laws led to mass incarceration. (Jul 2018)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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