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Joe Biden on Principles & Values
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| Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator |
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- 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)
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Doug Burgum on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Chris Christie on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Ron DeSantis on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Larry Elder on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2 |
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- Endorses Donald Trump, after quitting Democratic Party. (Aug 2024)
- Democrats want to erase God from every facet of public life. (Apr 2023)
- Voted "present" because of lack of bipartisan support. (Dec 2019)
- Treat people with "Aloha spirit" of respect and justice. (Nov 2019)
- Hillary Clinton & military-industrial complex smearing me. (Oct 2019)
- Supports impeachment inquiry providing info to Americans. (Oct 2019)
- Would be youngest president, but has experience. (Oct 2019)
- Treat people with respect, even when we disagree strongly. (Oct 2019)
- Bring spirit of patriotism to the White House. (Jul 2019)
- To understand socialism, look at Venezuela. (Mar 2019)
- Labels like "capitalist" and "socialist" are misused. (Mar 2019)
- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
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Nikki Haley on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Kamala Harris on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Howie Hawkins on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Mike Huckabee on Principles & Values
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| Republican Presidential candidate |
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- 1996: Reached out to Dems amid AR constitutional crisis. (Sep 2020)
- A President should care about regular folk, not just elites. (Jan 2016)
- I want to give a chance for American dream. (Nov 2015)
- I have consistently fought the Clinton machine in Arkansas. (Oct 2015)
- Candidates don't run for themselves; they run for the future. (Oct 2015)
- America is in trouble, but it's not beyond repair. (Aug 2015)
- Even elected officials shouldn't squelch dissenting views. (Jan 2015)
- Chivalry is respect for women, not sexism. (Jan 2015)
- Cultural bubbles of NY, DC, and LA divide them from us. (Jan 2015)
- Faux-cons (false conservatives) include libertarians. (Nov 2008)
- Do The Right Thing to change America's future. (Nov 2008)
- GOP puts faith in individual; Dems put faith in government. (Nov 2008)
- Vertical solutions, not horizontal right-left nonsense. (Nov 2008)
- Everyone deciding what's right & wrong is stupid. (Nov 2008)
- Press misunderstands: support comes from non-religious to. (Nov 2008)
- I didn't want to wait for the government to rescue me. (Sep 2008)
- Competition breeds excellence, including in the GOP race. (Feb 2008)
- Without moral absolutes, we are lost and confused. (Feb 2008)
- American's greatness is because we're rooted in our faith. (Feb 2008)
- Limbaugh is a great voice for conservatism, not infallible. (Jan 2008)
- Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Dec 2007)
- I'm a conservative, but I'm not mean about it. (Nov 2007)
- Even if GOP loses elections, we should not lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
- Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President's boss. (Aug 2007)
- Valuing life is the country's most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
- Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
- Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
- America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
- Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
- Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
- Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
- Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
- Positive thinking works, if based on positive principles. (Oct 2000)
- I freely admit, I love the excitement of campaigning. (Sep 1997)
- Governorship principles: leadership, family, & participation. (Sep 1997)
Faith & Religion
- Ought to be able to respect people who don't have any faith. (Jan 2008)
- People should deal with the use of faith in my campaign. (Jan 2008)
- Judge Romney, & any candidate, by record, not by faith. (Dec 2007)
- Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007)
- I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007)
- Plenty of choices for candidates who don't believe in God. (Jun 2007)
- One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
- Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
- Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
- A "grace Christian": dislikes "law Christians" AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
- My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
- We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God's world. (Jan 2007)
- Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
- People of faith feel responsible for God's world. (Jan 2007)
- 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
- The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000)
- Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)
- American triad of values: faith, family, & work. (Jun 1998)
- Faith reorients us away from sin & toward future & maturity. (Jun 1998)
- Working in faith will restore our downgraded culture. (Jun 1998)
Past Elections
- Motto as governor and now, "Come, let us reason together". (Jan 2016)
- Joked at NRA talk about Obama ducking gunshots. (Jan 2009)
- Underdog victory in IA caucus propelled campaign to top tier. (Nov 2008)
- Faith voters flocked to me because GOP left them. (Nov 2008)
- The Huckaboom: consensus candidate among Values Voters. (Nov 2008)
- TV ad with Xmas cross was ad-libbed & completely accidental. (Nov 2008)
- TV ad "Chuck Norris Approved" became Internet phenomenon. (Nov 2008)
- Not exiting; I didn't major in math; I majored in miracles. (Feb 2008)
- Presumptuous and arrogant to suggest Reagan would endorse me. (Jan 2008)
- Only candidate who's faced Clinton political machine before. (Jan 2008)
- Declined to answer Boston Globe questions on Executive Power. (Dec 2007)
- The social conservative's candidate for president. (Oct 2007)
- N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
- Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
- GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)
- George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
- Dealt with Yellow Dog Democrats as governor. (Sep 1997)
Personal Background
- Kenneth Copeland is a friend, innocent until proven guilty. (Feb 2008)
- Hunted and ate fried squirrel in college days. (Feb 2008)
- Childhood heroes in AR: Jesus, Elvis, and FDR. (Feb 2008)
- Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
- Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
- Plays bass guitar in rock band "Capitol Offense". (Jan 2007)
- Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006)
- Abstains from alcohol as part of Baptist religion. (May 2005)
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Will Hurd on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Asa Hutchinson on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Perry Johnson on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Kristi Noem on Principles & Values
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| Republican |
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- We're doing better than every other state in the nation. (Jan 2024)
- Our tribes are part of who we are as South Dakotans. (Jan 2024)
- South Dakotans build the American Dream by working hard. (Jan 2023)
- I believe South Dakota is the freest state in the nation. (Jan 2023)
- We're in the greatest nation in the history of the world. (Jan 2023)
- America is the greatest country in human history. (Feb 2022)
- Better off than 95% of the world because you're in America. (Jul 2021)
- We're exceptional; no American should apologize for that. (Feb 2021)
- COVID: no shutdowns, we stayed open the entire time. (Jan 2021)
- Leader of 4-H and Farm Service Agency. (Jan 2018)
- Remember founding fathers' ideals or will lose freedom. (Jul 2011)
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Mike Pence on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Dean Phillips on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Vivek Ramaswamy on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Marco Rubio on Principles & Values
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| FL Senator; Republican Presidential candidate |
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- The greatest nation on earth, not an inherently evil one. (Feb 2022)
- Ivy League degrees make caretakers of decline. (Nov 2020)
- American Strength; American Prosperity; American Values. (Mar 2016)
- Next president should appoint in mold of Justice Scalia. (Mar 2016)
- Do we prey on anger & fears, or hopes & dreams? (Feb 2016)
- We cannot have a president that supports Obama positions. (Jan 2016)
- This election is a generational choice about 21st century. (Nov 2015)
- Each generation has left America better, until now. (Nov 2015)
- The American Dream is the universal dream of a better life. (Oct 2015)
- America is based on freedom of choice. (Sep 2015)
- This election needs to be about the future, not the past. (Aug 2015)
- Expand American Dream to reach more people than ever before. (Aug 2015)
- I believe God has blessed our country. (Aug 2015)
- OpEd: Ran inspiring Senate campaign as impossible underdog. (Jun 2015)
- Disagrees with Jeb Bush on conservation & campaign finance. (Jun 2015)
- Success hinges on opportunity, family, and security. (Jan 2015)
- Founders promoted and protected our God-given rights. (Jan 2015)
- Strong values like discipline, hard work are keys to success. (Jan 2015)
- American Dream slipping due to command-&-control liberalism. (Jan 2015)
- America is exceptional: we value every life at every stage. (Feb 2013)
- Come together or our generation will begin American decline. (Feb 2013)
- Obama's "Change" is that "Hope" has been hard to find. (Aug 2012)
- 1996: Surrogate for Bob Dole in Spanish radio debate. (Jun 2012)
- We cannot keep God out of our lives, even in public realm. (Jun 2012)
- 2009: Considered running for Governor instead of Senate. (Jun 2012)
- 2009 campaign: proxy fight against moderates for soul of GOP. (Jun 2012)
- I've had hecklers in audience, but never on debate stage. (Jun 2012)
- Rules of Senate push for bipartisanship, and so do Americans. (Jun 2012)
- Acknowledge God in everything we do & everywhere we go. (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: Leader for next generation of conservative movement. (Aug 2010)
- Without America, the world would be a worse place. (Mar 2010)
- God does not love America more than Belgium. (Jan 2010)
Florida Politics
- Prayed for guidance & got job that allowed Legislature too. (Jun 2012)
- Goal as Speaker: House is vibrant laboratory of policy ideas. (Jun 2012)
- Primary strategy based on FL rule that only GOP could vote. (Jun 2012)
- Strategized in 3-way race to split Dem. & independent vote. (Jun 2012)
- FactCheck: 24 of "100 Ideas" now law; 10 partially enacted. (Jun 2012)
- 1998: Elected to West Miami City Commission at age 26. (Jun 2012)
- Accumulated power in 2003, to take Speaker seat in 2006. (Jun 2012)
- Fundraised via "Floridians for Conservative Leadership". (Jul 2010)
- As Speaker, passed 57 of "100 Innovative Ideas". (Jul 2010)
- Are Floridians better off than they were four years ago? No!. (Mar 2010)
Personal History
- Suffers from blue-green color blindness. (Feb 2016)
- Family moved to Las Vegas to avoid Miami crime. (Jun 2012)
- 1979: Born Catholic; but baptized as Mormon in NV. (Jun 2012)
- 1980s: Studied Mormonism as child; church member for 3 years. (Jun 2012)
- I am the heir to two generations of unfulfilled dreams. (Jun 2012)
- Married to Jeanette in 1998; four kids since. (Jun 2012)
- Children baptized Catholic; but attend Christ Fellowship. (Jun 2012)
- 1991: Interned for Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. (Jun 2012)
- Wife & her sister both cheerleaders for NFL's Miami Dolphins. (Jun 2012)
- As LDS Youth, idolized Donny & Marie Osmond. (Jun 2012)
- At age 13, urged family to convert back to Catholicism. (Jun 2012)
- Mocked as "too American" by Miami Hispanic classmates. (Jun 2012)
- Football star: not fastest nor biggest, but intellectual. (Jun 2012)
- Attended Tarkio College in Missouri on football scholarship. (Jun 2012)
- 1990: Left Tarkio College amid school's loan scandal. (Jun 2012)
- 1990: Met future wife while at Santa Fe Community College. (Jun 2012)
- I am privileged to be citizen of greatest society in history. (Jan 2012)
- From poor Cuban family; privileged to be a citizen in US. (Feb 2010)
Scandals
- I miss same amount of Senate votes as Obama and McCain did. (Oct 2015)
- FactCheck: Senate attendance comparable to other candidates. (Oct 2015)
- Accused of spending $160,000 on GOP party credit card. (Jun 2012)
- Ignore political press' hyped controversy; stick to message. (Jun 2012)
- 2003 campaign finance scandal: Rubio sloppy, but not corrupt. (Jun 2012)
- 2011: Accused of constitutional ineligibility for presidency. (Jun 2012)
- Repaid Florida GOP for overspending on party credit card. (Jul 2010)
- Home purchases funded by very GOP-friendly bank boards. (Jul 2010)
- $600,000 fund was not taxpayer money, & is fully accounted. (Mar 2010)
Voting / Ratings / Memberships
- 2011: Formed "Reclaim America PAC" to support conservatives. (Jun 2012)
- Declined to join Senate Tea Party Caucus; keep it grassroots. (Jun 2012)
- Attended 15-20 Tea Party events; but not formally vetted. (Mar 2010)
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Bernie Sanders on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Tim Scott on Principles & Values
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| Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator |
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- 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)
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Corey Stapleton on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Jill Stein on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Francis Suarez on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Donald Trump on Principles & Values
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| Republican former President |
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- 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)
- "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)
- We will make America great again; it's very simple. (Jul 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)
- 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)
- Judges should just interpret law, like religious liberty. (Jan 2018)
- OpEd: Replaces art of the compromise with art of conflict. (Jan 2018)
- 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)
- 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)
- Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)
- 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)
- People who inherit don't know how to earn back losses. (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)
- 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)
- Trump inaccurately claims Mueller report exonerated him. (Dec 2019)
- 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
- News media lying about 2020 election & Hunter Biden laptop. (Oct 2024)
- I don't acknowledge that I lost in 2020; I got 75M votes. (Sep 2024)
- FactCheck: Lost dozens of court cases about 2020 election. (Jun 2024)
- The Big Lie was the Election itself. (Jan 2022)
- FactCheck: 2016 was Trump's 3rd run for presidency, not 1st. (Jan 2020)
- 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)
- 2018: Trump's lawyer disbarred for Stormy Daniel payoff. (Jan 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)
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JD Vance on Principles & Values
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| Republican Vice Presidential nominee |
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- 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)
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Tim Walz on Principles & Values
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| DFL Governor & V.P. nominee |
Click here for 13 full quotes by Tim Walz
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- 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)
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Cornel West on Principles & Values
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| 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)
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Kanye West on Principles & Values
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| Birthday Party candidate for President |
Click here for 5 full quotes by Kanye West
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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)
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Marianne Williamson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for President |
Click here for 9 full quotes by Marianne Williamson
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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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