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Joe Biden on Principles & Values
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 115 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for 30 older headlines OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • We're the most progressive country in the world . (Jun 2024)
  • The story of America is unique among all nations. (Feb 2023)
  • America is an idea: we are all created equal. (Apr 2021)
  • Do I look like a socialist? I've taken on Castro & Putin. (Oct 2020)
  • Under Trump we're weaker, sicker, poorer, and more divided. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: No, only 50% of recent presidents were Ivy league. (Sep 2020)
  • Trump could have saved 37,000 lives if he had shared info. (Sep 2020)
  • Four historic crises, all at the same time: a perfect storm. (Aug 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Trump should do his job, not personalize it. (Mar 2020)
  • Leadership: reassure, rely on experts, management. (Mar 2020)
  • Biden will run on most progressive Democratic platform ever. (Mar 2020)
  • People not looking for a revolution: looking for results. (Mar 2020)
  • Won't promise to serve one term unless change in health. (Feb 2020)
  • There's nothing beyond the capacity of the American people. (Feb 2020)
  • President has to reach out & pull country together. (Feb 2020)
  • Congress had no choice but to move on impeachment. (Oct 2019)
  • Deal with loss by finding purpose in what you do. (Sep 2019)
  • Memory of lost family members will someday bring a smile. (Nov 2017)
  • Never, never bet against the American people. (Sep 2016)
  • OpEd: McConnell can work with Biden; he talks AND listens. (May 2016)
  • 1973: Base Nixon's resignation on violations, not politics. (Oct 2010)
  • 1987: Anti-Bork most organized opposition to Court nominee. (Oct 2010)
  • Most decisive moment: engaging in civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
  • Time and again, Democrats and Republicans have come together. (Feb 2023)

    Campaign Themes

  • Unity Agenda: Four big things we can do together. (Mar 2022)
  • Can't change past divisions, we can change moving forward. (Mar 2022)
  • The nation is not as divided as we make it out to be. (Feb 2021)
  • OpEd: Biden no moderate: highly liberal record. (Nov 2020)
  • At this historic moment, unity is the path forward. (Nov 2020)
  • Promises to be a president to all Americans. (Oct 2020)
  • In politics, you don't hold grudges, even if you're Irish. (Oct 2020)
  • Got to heal the nation, can't do it divided. (Oct 2020)
  • There's nothing we can't do if we do it together. (Sep 2020)
  • I am the Democratic Party right now. (Sep 2020)
  • Bring together a divided nation and a world in disarray. (Sep 2020)
  • President's job is to heal; country needs healing. (Aug 2020)
  • Expect government to understand people's problems. (Aug 2020)
  • I will be an ally of the light, not the darkness. (Aug 2020)
  • I believe America ready to face difficult crises. (Aug 2020)
  • President's job is to represent all of us, not just his base. (Aug 2020)
  • We have a great purpose: to be a light to the world again. (Aug 2020)
  • Americans are strong and tough; tell them the truth. (Mar 2020)
  • I commit to nominating a woman as my Vice President. (Mar 2020)
  • People are looking for results, not a revolution. (Mar 2020)
  • With age comes wisdom; and for me, experience on Day One. (Oct 2019)
  • Better positioned than any country to own 21st century. (Oct 2019)
  • A united America can move forward. (Jun 2019)
  • We are in a battle for the soul of this nation. (Apr 2019)
  • Restore America's soul: bigotry is not an American value. (Feb 2019)
  • Biden Doctrine: Stick up for the little guy. (Oct 2017)
  • Personal connection is key trait of all world leaders. (Oct 2017)
  • 35-year track record of accomplishments. (Oct 2008)
  • Failure is at times inevitable but giving up is unforgivable. (Aug 2008)
  • Everyone is your equal, and everyone is equal to you. (Aug 2008)
  • Politics is a noble calling. (Jul 2007)

    Past Campaigns

  • Resounding victory among SC blacks turned primary around. (Apr 2020)
  • If Putin interferes, there will be consequences. (Feb 2020)
  • I'm the only Dem candidate who's gotten big things done. (Oct 2019)
  • 1972: unseated Republican incumbent Senator Caleb Boggs. (Oct 2017)
  • 1972 campaign ad: "Do you trust me?". (Oct 2017)
  • Accused of plagiarism in 1987 presidential primary debate. (Oct 2017)
  • 1987: Accused of plagiarizing Neil Kinnock's speech. (Oct 2010)
  • 2008: Lawsuits accused him of defrauding business partner. (Nov 2009)
  • Insulted Indian-Americans in attempt to compliment vibrancy. (Nov 2007)
  • MoveOn.org has not changed politics. (Sep 2007)
  • 1970: won first election, to County Council, in GOP district. (Jul 2007)
  • 1972: beat GOP incumbent; 2nd youngest Senator ever elected. (Jul 2007)
  • His book "Promises to Keep" written before presidential race. (Jul 2007)
  • Knocked out of 1988 race due to plagiarizing a speech. (Oct 2005)

    Personal Background

  • Member of the same club: those who stutter. (Aug 2020)
  • Best way through pain and loss and grief is to find purpose. (Aug 2020)
  • Son Beau died of brain cancer despite experimental surgery. (Nov 2017)
  • School nuns helped Joey overcome boyhood stuttering. (Oct 2017)
  • 1988: suffered brain aneurysm and 9-hour emergency surgery. (Oct 2017)
  • Greatest gift God gave mankind is the ability to forget. (Mar 2014)
  • Favorite movie: "Chariots of Fire", for real heroism. (Oct 2008)
  • Childhood stuttering strengthened me. (Jul 2007)
  • 1972: Wife & child killed in pre-inauguration auto accident. (Jul 2007)
  • Remarried in 1977, willing to give up Senate for Jill. (Jul 2007)
  • 1988: suffered aneurysm requiring brain surgery. (Jul 2007)

    President Obama

  • VP should be the last one in the room on major decisions. (Aug 2020)
  • We had to wait until after election to tell about it. (Feb 2020)
  • Vice-presidency is derivative; it reflects president's power. (Mar 2014)
  • Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive. (Jan 2012)
  • 2008: Preferred Secretary of State role to Vice Presidency. (Jan 2010)
  • We need a wise leader like Obama, not just a good soldier. (Aug 2008)
  • We should embrace change just like the previous generations. (Aug 2008)
  • Apologized for saying Barack Obama was clean and articulate. (Apr 2007)

    President Trump

  • FactCheck: Biden rated 14th best president; Trump as worst. (Jun 2024)
  • First debate performance raises questions of replacing Biden. (Jun 2024)
  • No president in our history has spoken about retribution. (Jun 2024)
  • Jan.6 was greatest threat to democracy since the Civil War. (Mar 2024)
  • Former president created web of lies; can't accept he lost. (Jan 2022)
  • You can't love your country only when you win. (Jan 2022)

    Religion

  • Segment of American Church questions Biden's Catholicism. (Jan 2021)
  • Publicly open about his faith without imposing it on others. (Jan 2021)
  • Cited hymn "On Eagle's Wings" in his victory speech. (Jan 2021)
  • Catholic doctrine taught me faith without works is dead. (Jan 2021)
  • Thought about priesthood, but dated a lot of girls. (Oct 2017)
  • 1973: Reconsidered priesthood after losing wife in car crash. (Oct 2010)
  • Prayer gives you strength, but doesn't prevent crises. (Aug 2007)
  • Religion informs my values; my reason dictates outcomes. (Jul 2007)

    Scandals

  • FactCheck: Hunter Biden accepted money from foreign sources. (May 2023)
  • There is no place for political violence in America. (Feb 2023)
  • Democracies rising to the moment in battle with autocracy. (Mar 2022)
  • Democracy is fragile; democracy has prevailed. (Nov 2020)
  • Not about my family or his; about the American people. (Sep 2020)
  • Asking if 70+ year old is fit is legitimate question. (Aug 2020)
  • Trump's lies about me are so bad that TV won't show them. (Jan 2020)
  • No evidence of any corruption by Biden in Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
  • Constitutional necessity to impeach; do not re-elect Trump. (Dec 2019)
  • AdWatch: World laughs at Trump for dangerous incompetence. (Dec 2019)
  • Keep the Justice Department independent of politics. (Nov 2019)
  • FactCheck:Yes, entered & left Congress as one of the poorest. (Oct 2019)
  • 1966: Required to retake law school course for plagiarism. (Oct 2010)
Ryan Binkley on Principles & Values
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
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  • Strive to create a culture that honors God in all that we do. (Feb 2024)
Doug Burgum on Principles & Values
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
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  • Small town values are the way to get country on track again. (Aug 2023)
  • You can see this great country, our future, is unlimited. (Aug 2023)
  • The president is supposed to bring people together. (Jul 2023)
  • The best of America is when neighbors help neighbors. (Jun 2023)
  • The best of America is when neighbors help neighbors. (Jun 2023)
  • Reinvented state government amid a $1B revenue shortfall. (Sep 2019)
Chris Christie on Principles & Values
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
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  • I'd rather lose by telling the truth than lie to win. (Jan 2024)
  • Authored 2024 book: "What Would Reagan Do?". (Dec 2023)
  • Politicians pit groups against each other to create conflict. (Jul 2023)
  • Unacceptable to pressure officials to alter election results. (Jul 2023)
  • America didn't become great by pulling up the drawbridge. (Jun 2023)
  • Will take pledge to support nominee as seriously as Trump. (Jun 2023)
  • You fight and fight, but then compromise and take the win. (Jun 2023)
  • America is a leader; the world is great when America leads. (Jun 2023)
  • A self-consumed, self-serving mirror hog is not a leader. (Jun 2023)
  • We can't dismiss the question of character anymore. (Jun 2023)
  • No special prosecutor on Russian election tampering. (Feb 2017)
  • No federal department to promote Judeo-Christian values. (Nov 2015)
  • Sometimes must tell constituents to sit down & shut up. (Feb 2015)
  • Cleared of Bridgegate blame, but more investigations coming. (Mar 2014)
  • Parties should become pragmatic when they are out of power. (Feb 2014)
  • More important for leaders to be respected than to be loved. (Aug 2012)
  • Interest in politics started at age 14 in Junior High School. (Jun 2012)
  • 1995: Unapologetic about taking on the establishment. (Jun 2012)
  • Lifelong struggle with weight, despite repeated efforts. (Jun 2012)
  • Occupy Movement and Tea Party agree on anger at government. (Jun 2012)
  • OpEd: U.S. Attorney office often leads to statewide posts. (Apr 2012)
  • His idol: Bruce Springsteen; favorite song: Thunder Road. (Apr 2012)
  • 2006: Questioned for subpoenas timing to affect elections. (Apr 2012)
  • The New Jersey Comeback: stop blaming; start building. (Jan 2012)
  • Catholicism informs who I am; but not my political decisions. (Jun 2011)
  • Spent beyond government travel allowance as US Attorney. (Oct 2009)
  • Children attend parochial school. (Jul 2009)
Ron DeSantis on Principles & Values
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
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  • Our country is in decline, but can be reversed. (Aug 2023)
  • 2024 is make or break; we're not getting a mulligan. (Aug 2023)
  • Florida is on the front lines in the battle for freedom. (Mar 2023)
  • Endorsed for Governor by President Trump in 2017. (Feb 2023)
  • Wokism is a form of cultural Marxism. (Feb 2022)
  • We have made Florida the freest state in these United States. (Jan 2022)
  • Compels schools to have moment of silence for prayer. (Jun 2021)
  • Florida sun a beacon of light for those yearning for freedom. (Mar 2021)
Larry Elder on Principles & Values
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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  • America in decline, but we can enter new American Golden Age. (Apr 2023)
  • We need to bring religion & God back to our country. (Apr 2023)
  • The Bible is the foundation of who and what I am. (Mar 2023)
  • The question is which party can get government off our back. (Jul 2021)
  • Our government is what's ruining the Golden State. (Jul 2021)
  • My parents taught this great truth: Hard work wins. (Jul 2021)
Nikki Haley on Principles & Values
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
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  • When government stops listening, states' rights matter. (Feb 2024)
  • Pardon Trump: he was the right President at the right time. (Jan 2024)
  • Show people how you're similar, not how you're different. (Jan 2024)
  • It's important to know how to defeat terrorism and socialism. (Nov 2023)
  • Troops protect America overseas; we should fight for it here. (Aug 2023)
  • Trump thinks Jan. 6 was a beautiful day; it was terrible. (Jun 2023)
  • The best way to appreciate God's blessings is to give back. (Jun 2023)
  • Focus on idea that America is the best country in the world. (Jun 2023)
  • The principles at the heart of America are perfect. (Mar 2023)
  • Biden & Democrats still blaming America first. (Aug 2020)
  • We know that socialism has failed everywhere. (Aug 2020)
  • Removed divisive symbol (Confederate flag) peacefully. (Aug 2020)
  • Humbling to be a role model for girls and women. (Dec 2018)
  • State workers all say "It's a Great Day in South Carolina". (Jan 2017)
  • Local government needs to be more accountable. (Jan 2016)
  • Removing religion from public discourse is entirely wrong. (Apr 2012)
  • First Indian family in small town of Bamberg SC in 1960s. (Apr 2012)
  • My Sikh dad proudly wears turban over uncut hair. (Apr 2012)
  • Converted to Christianity to marry Michael & raise children. (Apr 2012)
  • 2005: Unseated longest-serving legislator in SC history. (Apr 2012)
  • RedState Moneybomb: $50,000 in four days. (Apr 2012)
  • First gubernatorial campaign TV ad: "Join the Movement". (Apr 2012)
  • OpEd: Accused of affair with Gov. Mark Sanford. (Apr 2012)
  • OpEd: Accused of affair with well-known state lobbyist. (Apr 2012)
  • Calling me a "raghead" reinforces S.C.'s worst stereotypes. (Apr 2012)
  • Not Republican government but conservative government. (Apr 2012)
  • Born in S.C. as Nimrata Randhawa, to Sikh parents. (Nov 2010)
Kamala Harris on Principles & Values
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
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  • Your choice: a country rooted in freedom? or ruled by chaos? (Oct 2024)
  • I believe that your faith is a verb: you live your faith. (Oct 2024)
  • This election is about strength versus weakness. (Oct 2024)
  • Part of American spirit is the expansion of rights. (Oct 2024)
  • I've only had one client in my career: the people. (Sep 2024)
  • A Republican in my Cabinet: I invite diversity of opinion. (Aug 2024)
  • Dual nature of democracy -- fragility and strength. (Jan 2022)
  • Cut off in Senate questioning: Courage, Not Courtesy. (Jan 2021)
  • Admires Hindu goddess Kali: warrior & mother figure. (Jan 2021)
  • We have broad support and will bring integrity back. (Oct 2020)
  • Biden is my model for being a great vice president. (Aug 2020)
  • OpEd: Checks gender and race boxes, but not a progressive. (Aug 2020)
  • We have much more in common than what separates us. (Oct 2019)
  • The power of a president's support will help LGBTQ youth. (Oct 2019)
  • Commonalities unite us more than racism divides us. (Sep 2019)
  • Fight for the best of who we are. (Jul 2019)
  • Stepchildren call her "Momala" instead of "stepmother". (Jul 2019)
  • A president who leads with dignity, honesty, truth. (Jun 2019)
  • Words matter; leaders cannot be ignorant of history of race. (Jun 2019)
  • FactCheck: Constitutionally eligible to run for presidency. (Jan 2019)
  • Co-sponsored Do No Harm Act: keep church and state separate. (Aug 2018)
  • First Indian-American to serve in the U.S. Senate. (Nov 2016)
  • Campaign lit: "First African-American & Asian-American A.G.". (Oct 2010)
  • Grandfather served as high-level diplomat in India. (Oct 2009)

    Endorsements

  • Endorsed by 50+ major newspapers (with 4 endorsing Trump). (Oct 2024)
  • Endorsed by group of 25 Muslim imams. (Oct 2024)
  • Endorsed by 400+ economists and policymakers. (Sep 2024)
  • Endorsed by 700 national security officials. (Sep 2024)
  • Endorsed by 100+ Republican lawmakers & officials. (Sep 2024)
  • I'm endorsed by 200 Republicans who oppose Trump's extremism. (Sep 2024)
  • World leaders want Biden/Harris re-elected in 2024. (Nov 2023)

    Trump Campaign

  • Trump has an enemies list; I'll have a to-do list. (Oct 2024)
  • Strength is in lifting people up, not beating people down. (Sep 2024)
  • Putin and Russia should stay out of our elections. (Sep 2024)
  • Turn the page on Trump's dividing our nation. (Aug 2024)
  • FactCheck: Yes, has always claimed Black identity. (Jul 2024)
  • January 6th, 2021 will echo throughout history. (Jan 2022)
  • Jan. 6 was an exposure of the vulnerability of our democracy. (Jan 2021)
  • Impeachment: McConnell doesn't want trial, wants cover-up. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump committed crimes in plain sight. (Oct 2019)
  • Trump should be prosecuted for obstruction of justice. (Jul 2019)
Howie Hawkins on Principles & Values
Green Party Presidential Challenger
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  • Picked actual progressive woman of color as running mate. (Aug 2020)
  • Democracy needs socialism; socialize many economic sectors. (May 2019)
  • Danger of Trump doesn't mean electing "any damned Democrat". (Apr 2019)
  • Third parties force issues neglected by major parties. (Nov 2018)
Will Hurd on Principles & Values
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • Character matters; service matters; US has a world role. (Jul 2023)
  • US is exceptional nation because of what we've given. (Jun 2023)
  • Christian Nationalism advocates for American theocracy. (Jul 2022)
Asa Hutchinson on Principles & Values
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
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  • A president should bring out the best of our people. (Aug 2023)
  • Trump morally disqualified, and based on 14th Amendment. (Aug 2023)
  • Put the office of presidency and our country above yourself. (Jun 2023)
  • That rights are from God foundational to American success. (May 2023)
  • America is democracy's lighthouse; mustn't let light go dim. (Apr 2023)
  • When the election is over we need to come together. (Jan 2021)
  • Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. (Oct 2015)
Perry Johnson on Principles & Values
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • Zero-tolerance for anti-Christian investigatory practices. (Jun 2023)
  • We live in the greatest country the world has ever known. (Jun 2023)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Principles & Values
Independent presidential Challenger
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  • Endorses Trump, to form a "unity government". (Aug 2024)
  • Driven out of race by network censorship. (Aug 2024)
  • Suspends campaign and endorses Donald Trump. (Aug 2024)
  • America without censorship: I'm not a cancel-culture guy. (Jul 2023)
  • 1980s: Failed the bar exam; struggled with drug addiction. (Jun 2023)
  • Our priority will be to restore America's moral leadership. (May 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Principles & Values
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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  • Keep God in the public sphere. (May 2018)
Chase Oliver on Principles & Values
Libertarian candidate for President
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  • Joined Libertarian Party after attending 2010 Pride rally. (Dec 2023)
Mike Pence on Principles & Values
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • AdWatch: Trump puts himself over the Constitution. (Sep 2024)
  • Americans are the most faith-filled, freedom-loving people. (Aug 2023)
  • I have faith that God is not done with America yet. (Aug 2023)
  • I'm a Bible-believing Christian. (Jul 2023)
  • America is the leader of the free world. (Jul 2023)
  • The freedom of religion is our first freedom. (Jul 2023)
  • United States is the gold standard of justice in the world. (Jun 2023)
  • Will reflect and pray whether he's called to run in 2024. (Dec 2021)
  • Not fair to attack Amy Coney Barrett's faith. (Oct 2020)
  • In America, we debate and disagree, but then come together. (Oct 2020)
  • I will always stand for our Flag and our National Anthem. (Sep 2020)
  • To reverse American decline must win back traditional values. (Sep 2020)
  • The choice is whether America remains America. (Aug 2020)
  • Socialism has failed everywhere it has been tried. (Feb 2020)
  • 1980-90s: Attended nondenominational Christian megachurch. (Sep 2019)
  • 1991 OpEd: Negative campaigning is wrong, and that's my sin. (Sep 2019)
  • 2000: Positive in campaign; negative on radio talk-show. (Sep 2019)
  • No problem with gays; they just say so for publicity. (Apr 2019)
  • Freedom, not socialism, made America great. (Mar 2019)
  • When criticized about Jesus, I breath a prayer of praise. (Aug 2018)
  • OpEd: extreme self-effacement: "I do funerals & cut ribbons". (Jan 2018)
  • Repeal the Johnson Amendment: free speech from the pulpit. (Jan 2017)
  • Serve based on a lifetime of experience from small towns. (Oct 2016)
  • My family lived the American dream. (Jul 2016)
  • I'm Christian, conservative, & Republican, in that order. (Jul 2016)
  • Religious Freedom Restoration Act protects religion. (Jan 2014)
  • Indiana & U.S. Constitutions guarantee religious freedom. (Jan 2014)
  • Voted for Carter in 1980 over Reagan but views changed since. (Jan 2013)

    Donald Trump

  • Don't follow the siren song of populism. (Sep 2023)
  • Jan. 6: I chose the Constitution and I always will. (Aug 2023)
  • I will always stand on the Constitution of the United States. (Jun 2023)
  • We all face the judgment of history, as will Trump. (Mar 2023)
  • Trump: Pence looks just how a vice president should look. (Apr 2020)
  • Urged to exit ticket after Access Hollywood scandal. (Sep 2019)
  • Faith in Trump & faith in God will heal America. (Feb 2018)
  • Founded PAC Great America Committee separate from Trump. (Jul 2017)
  • OpEd: More conservative than Trump on many domestic issues. (Aug 2016)

    Organizations

  • Clinton Foundation is platform for Clintons' world travel. (Oct 2016)
  • I was Tea Party before it was cool. (Jan 2013)
  • Tea Party isn't AstroTurf; it's millions of people. (Jan 2010)
Dean Phillips on Principles & Values
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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  • Part of informal Jewish caucus when need arises. (May 2023)
  • His grandmother was advice columnist Dear Abby. (May 2023)
  • Don't amplify "America First Caucus" about hate & ignorance. (Apr 2021)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Principles & Values
CEO & Republican Challenger
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  • Republicans have become a party of losers. (Nov 2023)
  • Worried the American dream won't exist for our two sons. (Aug 2023)
  • Constitution strongest guarantor of freedom in human history. (Aug 2023)
  • For my part, I stand for the America first agenda. (Jul 2023)
  • Blames Biden for special counsel & indictment of Trump. (Jun 2023)
  • To put America first, we need to rediscover what America is. (Jun 2023)
  • We should embrace our national identity and be proud of it. (Mar 2023)
  • Defining political debate is pro-American vs. anti-American. (Mar 2023)
  • Deliver national unity with our shared American identity. (Mar 2023)
  • Capitalism has to stay apolitical to bring us together. (Mar 2023)
  • Judeo-Christian values cornerstone of American identity. (Mar 2023)
  • I am an 'America first' conservative; won't apologize for it. (Mar 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Principles & Values
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
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  • I'd feel awful if America lost our 250 year old democracy. (Jul 2024)
  • Progressives deserve important seats in Biden administration. (Dec 2020)
  • Jewish identity means end racism & white nationalism. (Feb 2020)
  • Confederate monuments belong in museums not town greens. (Feb 2020)
  • Disowns vicious internet trolls. (Feb 2020)
  • US has an immoral distribution of wealth. (Feb 2020)
  • I do not believe in online bullying, end of discussion. (Feb 2020)
  • Trump acquittal will lead to more abuse of power. (Feb 2020)
  • Trump has documentedly lied thousands of times as President. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump think he is above the law, but nobody is. (Nov 2019)
  • I hold major rallies despite age & health. (Oct 2019)
  • Trump a corrupt president, worthy of impeachment. (Oct 2019)
  • End divisiveness; unite people with progressive agenda. (Oct 2019)
  • 2019 OpEd: Bernie is best chance to beat Biden. (May 2019)
  • Mueller Report: Russia bought pro-Bernie social media ads. (Apr 2019)
  • Government should address income inequality, not support it. (Apr 2019)
  • Mainstream media prefers "realistic" candidates over Bernie. (Jan 2019)
  • All real change comes from grassroots activism. (Nov 2018)
  • Learn from Gingrich in 1994: propose bold Democratic agenda. (Nov 2018)
  • Support progressives running nationally and locally. (Feb 2017)
  • 2016 campaign moved a generation of Millennials to the left. (Nov 2016)
  • Greatness about how we treat most vulnerable, not wealth. (Nov 2016)
  • Our political revolution must continue. (Nov 2016)
  • Our revolution will transform America. (Jul 2016)
  • It is not unrealistic to fight for middle class. (Feb 2016)
  • I walk the walk of progressivism, with no Super PAC. (Feb 2016)
  • Too late for establishment politics: we need a revolution. (Feb 2016)
  • Progressives don't have SuperPACs with $15M from Wall Street. (Feb 2016)
  • Agrees with Hillary, but more fervently, on many issues. (Jan 2016)
  • Political revolution: millions of people vs.few billionaires. (Oct 2015)
  • I do not have a Super PAC nor raise money from billionaires. (Oct 2015)
  • Social change cannot occur without mass participation. (Oct 2015)
  • Abortion & gay marriage secondary to addressing inequality. (Sep 2015)
  • Corporate interests fund the Tea Party. (Mar 2014)
  • Revolution will not start at "progressive bastion" Harvard. (Jun 1997)
  • GOP convinces middle class to vote for interests of the rich. (Jun 1997)
  • Progressive movement fights for social justice. (Jun 1997)

    Democratic Socialism

  • it's fairness for working class, not communism. (Feb 2020)
  • Does not advocate communism, but fairness for working class. (Feb 2020)
  • Democratic socialism means like Canada, not Venezuela. (Sep 2019)
  • Americans want "extreme" Democratic-Socialist solutions. (Jul 2019)
  • College member of Young People's Socialist League. (Jul 2019)
  • Economic rights are human rights: that's FDR's "socialism". (Jun 2019)
  • Democratic socialism opposes concentration of wealth & power. (Jun 2019)
  • 1990s: Nominated as "Socialist" for Profile in Courage award. (Feb 2019)
  • Change direction of Democrats to grassroots & bottom-up. (Apr 2017)
  • I am longest serving Independent but caucus with Dems. (Feb 2016)
  • I'm not a capitalist; I'm a democratic socialist. (Oct 2015)
  • What's wrong with modeling U.S. on socialist Scandinavia? (May 2015)
  • Registered Independent; calls himself a democratic socialist. (Apr 2015)
  • My form of democratic socialism is not Communism. (Mar 2014)

    Past Campaigns

  • Ran for Governor of Vermont in 1972 and 1976. (Jul 2019)
  • 1981: elected as independent mayor of Burlington. (Nov 2016)
  • DNC tilted primary in favor of Hillary Clinton. (Jul 2016)
  • 8 million contributions to his campaign, averaging $27. (Jul 2016)
  • 2011: Primary challenge keeps Obama from moving to the right. (Feb 2016)
  • American people are tired of hearing about Hillary's email. (Oct 2015)
  • Lost campaigns in 1972, 1974 & 1988 before winning in 1990. (Mar 2014)
  • Current administration has numbed American outrage. (Jun 2005)
  • 1971: Ran for Vermont Senate seat under Liberty Union Party. (Jun 1997)
  • First Independent elected to Congress in 40 years. (Jun 1997)

    Personal Background

  • Three uncles perished in Holocaust in Poland in WWII. (Jul 2019)
  • Celebrated his bar mitzvah in 1954 in Brooklyn. (Jul 2019)
  • Brother elected in England as Green Party member. (Nov 2016)
  • I am very proud to be Jewish; it is much of what I am. (Mar 2016)
  • My spirituality: we are all in this together. (Feb 2016)
  • High school athlete: basketball and long-distance runner. (Jan 2016)
  • Father immigrated to Brooklyn at 17, penniless & no English. (Jan 2016)
  • Family immigrated from Poland in WWII, escaping Holocaust. (Sep 2015)

    Voting Record

  • Voted with Democratic Party 94.1% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
Tim Scott on Principles & Values
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
Click here for 19 full quotes by Tim Scott OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Trump's felony convictions drive Republican support. (Jun 2024)
  • Restoring our Christian values will help this nation. (Nov 2023)
  • I want to win the war for our Christian conservative values. (Nov 2023)
  • Our Judeo-Christian values have made us the greatest nation. (Aug 2023)
  • I will preserve one nation, under God, indivisible. (May 2023)
  • Americans have won the lottery of citizenship. (May 2023)
  • Chair of segregationist Strom Thurmond's Senate campaign. (May 2023)
  • America not in decline; America is the city on the hill. (May 2023)
  • Progressive left makes America into a grievance culture. (Feb 2023)
  • A world without America is a very dark place. (Feb 2023)
  • Americans asked for grace and God has supplied it. (Apr 2021)
  • Beauty of American Dream is we define it for ourselves. (Apr 2021)
  • Biden and Harris would turn US into "socialist utopia". (Aug 2020)
  • Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
  • OpEd: Dems call Scott "senator for the Heritage Foundation". (Dec 2013)
  • Grew up poor in a black community in North Charleston. (Aug 2013)
  • We in America are a conservative nation. (Mar 2013)
  • Served in public office for 18 years, with 2 terms in House. (Dec 2012)
  • Declined to join the Congressional Black Caucus. (Apr 2012)
Corey Stapleton on Principles & Values
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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  • Pay it Forward: invest in children's future. (Aug 2023)
  • Formed a band called Corey Stapleton and The Pretty Pirates. (Nov 2022)
Jill Stein on Principles & Values
Green Challenger
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  • European Green Parties ask Jill Stein to endorse Kamala. (Nov 2024)
  • Born into Jewish family, stresses she's no longer practicing. (Dec 2023)
  • Greens overcame ballot laws designed by Democrats and GOP. (Oct 2016)
  • Majority of Americans want a four-party debate. (Oct 2016)
  • In private, Hillary is for wealthy, but not in public. (Oct 2016)
  • Outreach to Bernie Sanders voters. (Aug 2016)
  • Hillary Clinton is untrustworthy, but "too big to jail". (Aug 2016)
  • Hillary supports Wall Street, war and the Walmart economy. (Jul 2016)
  • OpEd: mainstream media ignores Greens unless they hurt Dems. (May 2016)
  • Democrats' superdelegates kill grassroots candidates. (May 2016)
  • We are in state of crisis--for economy, ecology & democracy. (Jan 2016)
  • Moral foundation for society good; religious basis bad. (Jul 2015)
  • Raised Jewish; married to a Protestant atheist. (Jul 2015)
  • Arrested for attempt to participate in presidential debate. (Feb 2015)
  • Greens are only non-corporate party: we win by being heard. (Feb 2015)
  • Grew up in a middle-class, suburban, apolitical family. (Feb 2015)
  • Petition to open up debates to more than two candidates. (Oct 2012)
  • At breaking point for people, planet, economy, & democracy. (Oct 2012)
  • Side-by-side issue comparison to Barack Obama. (Aug 2012)
  • Tea Party hijacked by funding from major corporations. (Mar 2012)
  • Occupy Movement: coming of age of a younger generation. (Feb 2012)
  • Dems & GOP are both sinking ships; one just sinks faster. (Feb 2012)
  • Ran as Green Party nominee for MA governor in 2002 & 2010. (Jan 2012)
  • Silence is not an effective political strategy. (Jan 2012)
  • Dems & GOP blame each other while both support establishment. (Jan 2012)
  • Green New Deal: emergency 4-part anti-recession program. (Jan 2012)
  • Join with Occupy movement to throw off rule by the 1%. (Dec 2011)
Francis Suarez on Principles & Values
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • Parents came here for freedom; experienced American Dream. (Aug 2023)
  • Most important part of my day is time I spend with Jesus. (Jun 2023)
  • I believe America is still a shining city on a hill. (Jun 2023)
Donald Trump on Principles & Values
Republican former President
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  • News media lying about 2020 election & Hunter Biden laptop. (Oct 2024)
  • Our country has no chance of success under Democrats. (Sep 2024)
  • We're a failing nation; we're in serious decline. (Sep 2024)
  • Cut GOP platform by 3/4, & pushed his version at Convention. (Jul 2024)
  • FactCheck: Lost dozens of court cases about 2020 election. (Jun 2024)
  • "Fake news" isn't tough enough anymore; it's "corrupt news". (Aug 2023)
  • We will liberate America from these villains and scoundrels. (Mar 2023)
  • Demolish woke tyranny; restore the American republic. (Mar 2023)
  • The insurrection took place on November 3rd, not January 6th. (Dec 2021)
  • FactCheck: Incorrectly claims "insurrection was on Nov. 3". (Oct 2021)
  • We will make America great again; it's very simple. (Jul 2021)
  • No other president had audience chant they love him. (Feb 2021)
  • You will never take back our country with weakness. (Jan 2021)
  • I could be more presidential if not for media fake news. (Sep 2020)
  • America is the greatest nation to ever exist. (Feb 2020)
  • Desperate far-left radicals demand absolute conformity. (Feb 2020)
  • There are those that think I'm a very stable genius. (Jan 2020)
  • 2018: Trump's lawyer disbarred for Stormy Daniel payoff. (Jan 2020)
  • FactCheck: 2016 was Trump's 3rd run for presidency, not 1st. (Jan 2020)
  • Trump inaccurately claims Mueller report exonerated him. (Dec 2019)
  • We don't win anymore; we lose to China and Mexico. (Sep 2019)
  • Common good & compromise over revenge & retribution. (Feb 2019)
  • America's unique destiny is to be the beacon amongst nations. (Feb 2019)
  • OpEd: Beat the mainstream media by reframing. (Jan 2019)
  • Open-border socialism brings suffering, misery and decay. (Oct 2018)
  • Judges should just interpret law, like religious liberty. (Jan 2018)
  • OpEd: Replaces art of the compromise with art of conflict. (Jan 2018)
  • OpEd: News media never asked Trump hard questions. (Nov 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump's winning began with fraud and deception. (Nov 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump was a modern P.T. Barnum. (Nov 2017)
  • Put American citizens first, to make America great again. (Feb 2017)
  • First Amendment allows us to strongly criticize fake news. (Feb 2017)
  • We are transferring power from Washington to the people. (Jan 2017)
  • Our flag represents equality, hope, fairness, & courage. (Nov 2015)
  • I give people what they need and don't get: The Truth. (Nov 2015)
  • I will negotiate until American is great again. (Oct 2015)
  • 5-point plan to return America to her former greatness. (Dec 2011)
  • USA is the greatest force for freedom world has ever known. (Dec 2011)
  • If I run & win, our country will be great again. (Feb 2011)
  • Greatest fear? I don't have any; I only have "concerns". (Apr 2010)
  • I'm more humble than people might think. (Apr 2010)
  • Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)
  • I'm too honest & too controversial to be a politician. (Oct 1997)
  • People who inherit don't know how to earn back losses. (Oct 1997)
  • Toughness is equally strength, intelligence, & self-respect. (Jul 1990)

    Birtherism

  • Questions why Kamala's birth certificate lists "Caucasian". (Aug 2024)
  • Questions whether Kamala Harris is Black or Indian. (Jul 2024)
  • OpEd: Rose in reaction to fear of Obama, like Tea Party . (Jun 2023)
  • Questions Nikki Haley's eligibility for presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Questions Kamala Harris' eligibility for vice-presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Questions Ted Cruz's eligibility for presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Our very identity as Americans is at stake. (Feb 2021)
  • Cancel Culture is totalitarianism; they're erasing history. (Jul 2020)
  • Admired Pres. Andrew Jackson; undid Pres.Obama's Oval Office. (Apr 2020)
  • I did a good job getting Obama to produce birth certificate. (Sep 2016)
  • 2011: Obama's birth certificate is hiding something. (Sep 2015)
  • Birtherism: demanded that Obama produce birth certificate. (Sep 2015)
  • Stoked Tea Party suspicions about Obama's legitimacy. (Jan 2012)
  • One hour to produce my birth certificate; Obama should too. (Feb 2011)

    Business Principles

  • I've been right probably more than anybody else. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: Sowing division is what Donald has always done. (Jul 2020)
  • We have to hit back at critics; you can't turn your cheek. (Mar 2020)
  • I play to people's fantasies to Think Big. (Mar 2019)
  • Uses wealth to declare his competence and he can't be bought. (Feb 2018)
  • A businessman, not a lifelong politician. (Oct 2016)
  • OpEd: Trump empire based on Trump brand, not Trump buildings. (Aug 2016)
  • Donate to political candidates, regardless of party. (Aug 2016)
  • I never forgive people who deceive me. (Oct 2015)
  • People want positive inspiration. (Sep 2015)
  • I believe in the toot-your-own-horn theory. (Apr 2010)
  • Build your reputation as "responsible, professional & loyal". (Apr 2010)
  • When someone crosses you, get even!. (Sep 2008)
  • Never forgive someone who is bad; always strike back. (Sep 2008)
  • Get used to hearing the word "no" and ignoring it. (Sep 2008)
  • Never give up; look at the solution, not the problem. (Jan 2008)
  • To negotiate well, prepare and know as much as possible. (Jan 2008)
  • In the best negotiations, everyone wins. (Jan 2008)
  • Failure is not permanent. (Jan 2008)
  • Beauty and elegance are my signature and my brand. (Oct 2006)
  • Think on "Trump scale" and make a BIG statement. (Oct 2006)
  • Change isn't an admission that you were wrong. (Oct 2006)
  • Look at people non-judgmentally, without right or wrong. (Oct 2006)
  • Give others a fair chance, but eliminate scoundrels. (Oct 2006)
  • Passion overcomes many difficult impossibilities. (Oct 2006)
  • Many people are afraid to fail, so they don't try. (Oct 2006)
  • Tell people you’re successful or they won’t know it. (Mar 2004)
  • Good management requires hiring good people. (Mar 2004)
  • Lessons: stay focused on big picture. (Mar 2004)
  • Surround yourself with people you can trust. (Mar 2004)
  • Negotiating deals is about persuasion, not power. (Mar 2004)
  • In business & politics, stands for getting things done. (Jul 2000)
  • Appealing to middle Americans leery of political elite. (Nov 1999)
  • Learned about myself, from adversity in hard times. (Oct 1997)
  • Feeling cocky & invincible can be destructive. (Oct 1997)
  • Measure success in happiness, not just in dollars. (Oct 1997)
  • Trump Tower glitz: Italian marble 80-foot waterfall. (May 1997)
  • You can't con people for long; you have to deliver the goods. (Jul 1993)
  • Rules for surviving the perils of success. (Jul 1990)

    Endorsements

  • Endorsed by some Democratic & Republican elected officials. (Nov 2024)
  • Endorsed by 4 major newspapers (but 50+ endorse Harris/Walz). (Oct 2024)
  • Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police in 2016, 2020, & 2024. (Sep 2024)
  • Endorsed by Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard. (Aug 2024)
  • Endorsed by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Aug 2024)

    Impeachment

  • We didn't have guns on Jan. 6; it was a day of love. (Oct 2024)
  • Nancy Pelosi took responsibility for Jan. 6 riots, not me. (Jun 2024)
  • Says "No time for retribution"; FactCheck: fundraises on it. (Jan 2024)
  • Jan. 6: There was love in that crowd; love and unity. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: Never ordered National Guard to Capitol on Jan. 6. (Jul 2022)
  • January 6 commemoration is political theater: a distraction. (Jan 2022)
  • Senate Leader OpEd: Trump morally responsible for Jan. 6. (Feb 2021)
  • OpEd: Ineligible for impeachment; eligible for prosecution. (Feb 2021)
  • Call off Georgia runoff election; it's a scam. (Dec 2020)
  • Raised $150M for election challenges; most goes to his PAC. (Dec 2020)
  • 2016: Sought to nullify election after losing Iowa primary. (Nov 2020)
  • Retweet opinions: I put it out there; people can decide. (Oct 2020)
  • I'm president of everybody but there are Democrat-run cities. (Sep 2020)
  • GAO Report: Withholding allocated Ukraine funds violated law. (Jan 2020)
  • Pushed false theory that Ukraine framed Russia over meddling. (Dec 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump's attack on Ukraine politically driven falsehood. (Dec 2019)
  • Repeatedly blocked impeachment witnesses from testifying. (Dec 2019)
  • Paid hush money to porn star; lied about Moscow deal. (Dec 2019)
  • Cheapened the importance of the very ugly word, impeachment. (Dec 2019)
  • Obstruction of Congress charge is preposterous & dangerous. (Dec 2019)
  • OpEd: "Perfect" call a smoking gun rather than exoneration. (Dec 2019)
  • Unlike Clinton, Trump lacks foreign support at time of need. (Dec 2019)
  • A stacked deck of gross immorality, ethical incompetence. (Dec 2019)
  • LameStream Media are the Enemy of the People. (Sep 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump met three criteria for obstruction of justice. (Apr 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump is a symbol of renewed white identity. (Mar 2019)
  • OpEd: Incited violence at rallies starting in 2015. (Apr 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump's rise analogous to Hitler's in 1930s Germany. (Jun 2016)

    Mueller Report

  • FactCheck: Putin and Russian trolling support Trump. (Sep 2024)
  • Pardons Michael Flynn and Roger Stone in Russia probe. (Nov 2020)
  • The Mueller investigation was an expensive witch hunt. (Oct 2020)
  • Mueller: Presidents may not be indicted for obstruction. (Jul 2019)
  • Foreign-provided opposition info? Read it; maybe call FBI. (Jun 2019)
  • No collusion, if you read the Mueller Report as I did. (Jun 2019)
  • OpEd: Based on Mueller report, indict Trump if not president. (May 2019)
  • OpEd: Russia helped Trump so they'd control eastern Ukraine. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller appointed to investigate Trump after Comey firing. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller results: 7 guilty pleas and 34 indictments. (Apr 2019)
  • Campaign manager convicted: conspiracy with Ukraine & Russia. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller Report: Russia bought pro-Trump social media ads. (Mar 2019)
  • Russia made up voter fraud story & Trump campaign re-posted. (Mar 2019)
  • Campaign supplied Russians, without knowing it was Russia. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump: no connection to Russia; Mueller: yes, hotel business. (Mar 2019)
  • Attempted to fire Special Counsel, but staff refused. (Mar 2019)
  • Trump challenged Russia to hack Hillary's email; Russia did. (Mar 2019)
  • Sued by Democratic Party for 2016 Russia collusion. (Apr 2018)

    Past Campaigns

  • I don't acknowledge that I lost in 2020; I got 75M votes. (Sep 2024)
  • The Big Lie was the Election itself. (Jan 2022)
  • OpEd: Spoke to people's disenfranchisement & disempowerment. (Apr 2017)
  • OpEd: Make America Great Again by leader being at the helm. (Apr 2017)
  • Get a special prosecutor for email scandal to jail Hillary. (Oct 2016)
  • 1997: Bill Clinton's vocal backer during Monicagate. (Aug 2016)
  • Talked about running for president since 1985. (Aug 2016)
  • Didn't vote in any Republican primary from 1989 until 2016. (Aug 2016)
  • My old liberal political views evolved like Reagan's did. (Aug 2015)
  • Avoiding candidate debates cheats the American public. (Jan 2000)
  • Lost 2000 Reform primary to Pat Buchanan and John Hagelin. (Jan 2000)

    Personal Background

  • My mother was like a saint, my father was most solid person. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd diagnosis: antisocial/dependent personality disorder. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: false bravado based in childhood fear of father. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: in Trump family, fear is seen as weakness. (Jul 2020)
  • Coronavirus: I shake anybody's hand now; I'm proud of it. (Mar 2020)
  • Fixated on personal dignity, uprightness, and respectability. (Jan 2018)
  • Favorite movie: Citizen Kane, about risks of accumulation. (Aug 2016)
  • Father arrested in 1927 KKK riot, but didn't support Klan. (Aug 2016)
  • OpEd: "Apprentice" turned Trump from blowhard to candidate. (Aug 2016)
  • At 58, met and married Melania, age 34, at Kit Kat Klub. (Aug 2016)
  • OpEd: Lifelong dance of mutual manipulation with the press. (Sep 2015)
  • A germophobe: constantly washes hands; dislikes handshakes. (Sep 2015)
  • Attended military academy & Wharton Business School. (Jun 2015)
  • The Art of the Hair: it's all natural, and all mine. (Mar 2004)

    Religion

  • Christians do not vote in large numbers; but vote for me. (Jul 2024)
  • Time to "bring back God" to schools and public squares. (Apr 2023)
  • Trump visit to Vatican more about detente than armistice. (Jan 2021)
  • Aligned with Catholic leaders critical of Pope Francis. (Jan 2021)
  • Our country, blessed by God, has a special purpose. (Aug 2020)
  • Respects evangelical leaders on prayer and on policy. (Feb 2018)
  • Always felt the need to pray; needs God more as president. (Feb 2018)
  • I really believe the Lord is speaking to me. (Feb 2018)
  • Not sure if he's ever asked God for forgiveness. (Feb 2018)
  • God helped me by giving me a certain brain. (Feb 2018)
  • The Bible is like a great, incredible movie. (Feb 2018)
  • Supports religious liberty, and the motto, "In God We Trust". (Mar 2017)
  • I go to communion and that's asking forgiveness. (Nov 2016)
  • Our media culture often mocks and demeans people of faith. (Sep 2016)
  • Cherish and defend our Christian heritage. (Sep 2016)
  • Repeal LBJ law: let preachers talk politics, tax-exempt. (Sep 2016)
  • I have a daughter and son-in-law who are Jewish. (Mar 2016)
  • Who in the world is offended by "Merry Christmas"? (Nov 2015)
  • I love God, and I love having a relationship with Him. (Nov 2015)

    Scandals

  • Harris is Biden 2.0, and hid Crooked Joe's decline. (Jul 2024)
  • Rated worst president by panel of 159 scholars. (Jun 2024)
  • Hunter Biden verdict a distraction from Biden Crime Family. (Mar 2024)
  • I said I'm going to be a dictator for one day. (Jan 2024)
  • OpEd: "I am your retribution" means he'll exact retribution. (Dec 2023)
  • FactCheck: No advice-of-counsel defense on election denial. (Aug 2023)
  • Sexual abuse case: claims trial was rigged & partisan. (May 2023)
  • Can't recall if he shared classified documents with anyone. (May 2023)
  • Lost lawsuit in Supreme Court on overturning election. (Dec 2020)
  • I explored doing business in China; no secret bank account. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: Trump dinners include casual dehumanization of people. (Jul 2020)
  • I don't have time for political correctness. (Sep 2019)
  • October Surprise: Access Hollywood tape of Trump. (Sep 2019)
  • Claimed father lent him $1M; actually lent him $60M. (Oct 2018)
  • OpEd: Trump is dangerous because he isn't tethered to truth. (Apr 2018)
  • OpEd: Trump demands loyalty, like a mob boss. (Apr 2018)
  • Debunked women fictionalized stories about sexual harassment. (Oct 2016)
  • Clinton's private email server was on purpose & no "mistake". (Sep 2016)
  • Sued in 1,900 cases; defendant in 1,450 more cases. (Aug 2016)
  • Anti-corruption laws ensure that Trump profits from campaign. (Aug 2016)
JD Vance on Principles & Values
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 26 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • People have gotten rich and powerful off of American decline. (Oct 2024)
  • No inconsistency in loyalty to Constitution and to Trump. (Oct 2024)
  • Censorship is bigger threat to democracy than Donald Trump. (Oct 2024)
  • The real threat to democracy is censorship, not Jan. 6. (Oct 2024)
  • Excluding God violates fundamental Founder principles. (Nov 2022)
  • Churches integral to civic engagement since the founding. (Nov 2022)
  • 2020 election was stolen by very powerful people . (Sep 2022)
  • Failure to thrive comes from lack of personal responsibility. (May 2022)
  • Memoir made into popular Netflix film in 2020. (May 2022)
  • Met wife at Yale Law School as his "Yale spirit guide". (May 2022)
  • Recruited to run for Senate by GOP Tech billionaires. (May 2022)
  • US most prosperous nation, our leaders let it decline. (Oct 2021)
  • Public policy views aligned with Catholic social teaching. (Aug 2021)
  • Leaders conspire to make life harder for normal Americans. (Jul 2021)
  • Willing to wade through a little crap to save this country. (Jul 2021)
  • Critical of Trump in 2016, enthusiastic supporter in 2020. (Jul 2021)
  • Wokeness will make everything boring and ugly. (Jun 2021)
  • OpEd: Vance explains the economically precarious white voter. (Nov 2016)

    Trump Campaign

  • Attended Trump hush money trial in NYC. (May 2024)
  • Known as the "Trump Whisperer" for explaining his support. (Jul 2021)
  • 2016: Trump makes people I care about afraid. (Jul 2021)
  • 2016: Trump reprehensible; 2020: evolved to support Trump. (May 2021)
  • Trump speaks to my people, who are really struggling. (Jul 2016)
  • Teflon Don: Trump's "blunders" are relatable and refreshing. (Jul 2016)
  • I love, and am terrified of, Donald Trump. (Jul 2016)
  • Trump is cultural heroin: you feel better for a little bit. (Jul 2016)
Tim Walz on Principles & Values
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 13 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Democracy is bigger than winning an election. (Oct 2024)
  • Jan 6 was not Facebook ads: it was overturning an election. (Oct 2024)
  • If you don't like my choices, mind your own damn business. (Aug 2024)
  • DNC: "Outed" as Indian and a "good dosa cook". (Aug 2024)
  • Born and raised in Nebraska; college and career in Minnesota. (Aug 2024)
  • Born and raised in Ohio; college in Ohio and Yale. (Aug 2024)
  • Started "weird" meme to describe Trump/Vance. (Aug 2024)
  • Minnesota Lutheran, a Midwestern cultural subtype. (Aug 2024)
  • GOP endorser: Walz serves calmly & humbly, without bluster. (Aug 2024)
  • Trump's weirdness is simply what we're observing. (Jul 2024)
  • Coaching HS football taught grit, resilience, teamwork. (Mar 2021)
  • Nonviolence the only way to move hearts and create change. (Mar 2021)
  • Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. (May 2017)
Cornel West on Principles & Values
Green Party/People's Party candidate
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  • I want to reintroduce America to the best of itself. (Jun 2023)
  • America is one of the most anti-intellectual cultures. (Jun 2023)
  • Everybody could gain by having a relationship with Jesus. (Aug 2021)
Kanye West on Principles & Values
Birthday Party candidate for President
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  • Name "Birthday Party" means more kids with more birthdays. (Sep 2020)
  • You're free if you stay away from pornography and Percocet. (Jul 2020)
  • Trump allowing God to still be part of the conversation. (Jul 2020)
  • God appoints the president. (Jul 2020)
  • I put everything I get on the line to serve God. (Jul 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Principles & Values
Democratic candidate for President
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  • Help country atone for genocide against Native Americans . (Jun 2023)
  • I want to disrupt the system, not perpetuate it. (Mar 2023)
  • International Day of Peace: Why only one day? (Jan 2020)
  • Requested that her donors support Mike Gravel. (Jul 2019)
  • Launched Project Angel Food: deliver meals to AIDS patients. (Jul 2019)
  • Trump harnesses fear for political purposes; love beats that. (Jun 2019)
  • Forces of immorality are on the march. (Jun 2019)
  • Separation of church and state supports spiritual flowering. (Jul 2018)
  • Politics steeped in religion is divisive. (Dec 1997)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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