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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Travis Allen on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for California Governor:
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Xavier Becerra on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-31):
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- Appointed as California's first Latino attorney general. (Dec 2016)
- We know true value of diversity; will fight for our beliefs. (Dec 2016)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Jerry Brown on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor:
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- Proclaim May 2 as California "Day of Prayer". (May 2013)
- Protect the Earth, serve the people, & explore the universe. (Oct 2010)
- 1994: Started national call-in radio program "We The People". (Jul 1998)
- Profound truth about human nature in orthodox tradition. (Nov 1988)
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John Chiang on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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John Cox on Principles & Values
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Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL):
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- I'm against corruption in government and in business. (Feb 2021)
- GOP needs an outsider businessman like me. (Sep 2007)
- Reborn in Christ in 1979. (Sep 2007)
- Ran for president because 4 congressmen resigned in disgrace. (Sep 2007)
- CEO history is more important than celebrity. (Sep 2007)
- Constitution does not require freedom FROM religion. (Jul 2007)
- Served as president of the Cook County Republican Party. (Jun 2007)
- A true conservative, not a libertarian. (Jun 2007)
- Placing well in polls in NH, IA, & SC, but ignored by media. (May 2007)
- Running for president as Reagan conservative. (May 2007)
- Self-made man; made millions in potato chip industry. (May 2007)
- Ran unsuccessfully for Congress, Senate, & county office. (May 2007)
- His 220-page book, “Politic$, Inc.,” sets out his ideas. (May 2007)
- A lot of Republicans in DC are not acting like Republicans. (Feb 2007)
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Delaine Eastin on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Kevin Faulconer on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Strive to govern by being as inclusive as possible. (Mar 2021)
- I treat people with dignity and respect even if we disagree. (Feb 2021)
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Eric Garcetti on Principles & Values
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Mayor of Los Angeles:
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- There ARE two Americas: Washington DC, and the rest of us. (May 2018)
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David Hadley on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Social moderate and fiscal conservative. (May 2018)
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Kamala Harris on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator:
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- 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)
- Impeachment: McConnell doesn't want trial, wants cover-up. (Dec 2019)
- Trump committed crimes in plain sight. (Oct 2019)
- 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)
- Trump should be prosecuted for obstruction of justice. (Jul 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)
- Grandfather served as high-level diplomat in India. (Oct 2009)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Caitlyn Jenner on Principles & Values
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Recall challenger for Governor:
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- Ignored being "deadnamed" publicly at CPAC Convention. (Jul 2021)
- I don't like labels, I'm kind of middle of the road. (May 2021)
- Conservative on economy; progressive on social issues. (May 2021)
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Neel Kashkari on Principles & Values
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Jerry Sanders on Principles & Values
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| Mayor of San Diego:
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Laura Smith on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Hilda Solis on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-32):
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- 1994: First Latina elected to California Senate. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Eric Swalwell on Principles & Values
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Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep:
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- Biden said 32 years ago "pass the torch" to new generation. (Jun 2019)
- Democrats must look to the future, not the past. (Jun 2019)
- If you work hard it adds up to dreaming bigger. (Apr 2019)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Antonio Villaraigosa on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Reinsert "God" into DNC platform despite vote against it. (Sep 2012)
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Greg Brannon on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Tea Party supporter of constitutional conservative fighters. (Dec 2015)
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Rocky Chavez on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Picked grapes & almonds before joining Marines. (Apr 2015)
- Served on city council; state assembly; and state cabinet. (Apr 2015)
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Kevin de Leon on Principles & Values
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Tom Del Beccaro on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Michael Eisen on Principles & Values
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Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator:
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- Ran and lost for Student Council and Genetics Board. (Jan 2017)
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Dianne Feinstein on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (CA):
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- Asked state Dems to not endorse, but they endorsed opponent. (Jul 2018)
- OpEd: Feinstein refusing to debate is a democracy dodge. (Oct 2012)
- Offers three televised Senate debates, but no Fox News. (May 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.1% of 320 votes. (Sep 2007)
- 1984: Considered as V.P. by Walter Mondale. (Oct 2005)
- 1978: Became mayor when predecessor was assassinated. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Kamala Harris on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator:
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- 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)
- Impeachment: McConnell doesn't want trial, wants cover-up. (Dec 2019)
- Trump committed crimes in plain sight. (Oct 2019)
- 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)
- Trump should be prosecuted for obstruction of justice. (Jul 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)
- Grandfather served as high-level diplomat in India. (Oct 2009)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Loretta Sanchez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-47):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Duf Sundheim on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Showing respect for God ok, if not imposed by religious test. (Nov 2015)
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Pete Aguilar on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 31):
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- Targeted House race in national Red to Blue program. (Oct 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Robert Lee Ahn on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 34):
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Joe Baca on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-43):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Nanette Barragan on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 44):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
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Karen Bass on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 37):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Xavier Becerra on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-31):
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- Appointed as California's first Latino attorney general. (Dec 2016)
- We know true value of diversity; will fight for our beliefs. (Dec 2016)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Ami Bera on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 7):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Julia Brownley on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 26):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Ken Calvert on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-44):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Salud Carbajal on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 24):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Tony Cardenas on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 29):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Judy Chu on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 27):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Gil Cisneros on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 39):
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Paul Cook on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 8):
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Lou Correa on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 46):
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- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Oct 2016)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Jim Costa on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-20):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Susan Davis on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-53):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jeff Denham on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 10):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Mark DeSaulnier on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 11):
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- Served as mayor, state rep, and state senator. (Oct 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Anna Eshoo on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-14):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jul 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Sam Farr on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-17):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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John Garamendi on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jimmy Gomez on Principles & Values
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Josh Harder on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 10):
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Katie Hill on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 25):
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- Resigns over consensual polyamourous affair. (Dec 2019)
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Mike Honda on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-15):
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- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Jared Huffman on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Duncan Hunter Jr. on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 50):
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- Among "10 poorest House members," as measured by assets. (Sep 2013)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Ro Khanna on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Steve Knight on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 25):
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- Judeo-Christian framework is moral; Shariah is a threat. (Sep 2014)
- Young Gun "On the Radar" in national GOP "Drive to245". (Oct 2014)
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Doug LaMalfa on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Barbara Lee on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-9):
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- Representation matters:providing lenses others don't have. (Nov 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mike Levin on Principles & Values
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Ted Lieu on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 33):
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- Trump committed all three elements of obstruction of justice. (Jul 2019)
- Trump committed obstruction but presidents can't be indicted. (Jul 2019)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Zoe Lofgren on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-16):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
- Trump sought a favor: wanted Ukraine to investigate Biden. (Jan 2020)
- Senate should remove Trump to prevent further abuse of power. (Jan 2020)
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Alan Lowenthal on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 47):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Doris Matsui on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-5):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Kevin McCarthy on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Overcame childhood speech defect via ten years' effort. (Apr 2012)
- Christened "Young Guns" in 2007 in "Weekly Standard" article. (Sep 2010)
- Led 2010 effort for electable reformist Republicans. (Sep 2010)
- Strategist of the "Young Guns" conservative movement. (Sep 2010)
- 2009: Tea Party roadtrip to recruit candidates. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Jerry McNerney on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Grace Napolitano on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-38):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Devin Nunes on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-21):
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- Impeachment attempts to undo the 2016 election. (Dec 2019)
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Jimmy Panetta on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Nancy Pelosi on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-8):
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- Donald Trump will be impeached forever. (Jan 2020)
- Impeachment showed "the power of the gavel". (Dec 2019)
- American voters choose president, not foreign government. (Dec 2019)
- Tea Party is high-end funded: AstroTurf, not grassroots. (Feb 2011)
- Prefers "Italian grandmother" to "San Francisco liberal". (May 2007)
- Dems must continue to be known as champion of working people. (Jun 2006)
- Priorities: prosperity, opportunity and security. (Jul 2004)
- Make America a light to the world-not a missile. (Jan 2004)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Scott Peters on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 52):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Katie Porter on Principles & Values
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Dana Rohrabacher on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-46):
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- Trump campaign did not collude with the Russians. (Oct 2018)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Lucille Roybal-Allard on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-34):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Ed Royce on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-40):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Raul Ruiz on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 36):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Linda Sanchez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-39):
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- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Adam Schiff on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-29):
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- Challenges to subpoenas not impeachable, stonewalling is. (Dec 2019)
- Impeachment: Can't turn away from cheating in next election. (Dec 2019)
- Trump accepting assistance from Russians is criminal. (Jul 2019)
- Anyone excerpt the president would have been indicted. (Jul 2019)
- Congress must decide on impeachment, not Mueller. (Jul 2019)
- Investigation necessary to expose Russian interference. (Apr 2019)
- Firing FBI's Comey for hidden reasons is obstructing justice. (Jan 2018)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
- Trump sought a favor: wanted Ukraine to investigate Biden. (Jan 2020)
- Senate should remove Trump to prevent further abuse of power. (Jan 2020)
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Brad Sherman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-27):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jackie Speier on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jun 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
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Eric Swalwell on Principles & Values
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Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep:
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- Biden said 32 years ago "pass the torch" to new generation. (Jun 2019)
- Democrats must look to the future, not the past. (Jun 2019)
- If you work hard it adds up to dreaming bigger. (Apr 2019)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Mark Takano on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 41):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mike Thompson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Norma Torres on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 35):
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- Elected to City Council, State Assembly, and State Senator. (Oct 2014)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Juan Vargas on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 51):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mimi Walters on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 45):
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- Young Gun contender in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Maxine Waters on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-35):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Carly Fiorina on Principles & Values
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V.P. nominee toTed Cruz:
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- Vital to impeach Trump; not sure about removal from office. (Dec 2019)
- We need a president NOT from professional political class. (Jan 2016)
- People care about issues, not GOP internal affairs. (Jan 2016)
- Hillary should be prosecuted; not be president. (Jan 2016)
- Come help me take our country back. (Jan 2016)
- It's time to take our country back. (Jan 2016)
- I will not sit down and be quiet. (Jan 2016)
- Take back government and restore security and prosperity. (Nov 2015)
- Nothing has changed despite decades of discussion. (Oct 2015)
- Look to Lady Liberty and Lady Justice. (Sep 2015)
- I started as a secretary and became CEO. (Aug 2015)
- Conservatives see people as gifted by God;progressives don't. (Aug 2015)
- Started "Unlock Your Potential PAC" in 2014. (Feb 2015)
- I'll work across the aisle, including with Sen. Feinstein. (Oct 2010)
- We need purpose to motivate us & confidence to move forward. (Sep 2007)
- Great leaders inspire others to do it themselves. (Sep 2007)
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Darrell Issa on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor:
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Gavin Newsom on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Strict separation of church and state. (Jun 2017)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Doug Ose on Principles & Values
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Republican recall candidate for Governor:
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- Riot: For 'patriots to do that,' that really pisses me off. (Jan 2021)
- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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Arnold Schwarzenegger on Principles & Values
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Republican CA Governor:
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- 1983 naturalization was "realization of my dream". (Oct 2010)
- Father was member of Austrian Nazi party. (Oct 2010)
- As child in Austria, known as prankster & bully. (Oct 2010)
- As teen, some girls knocked out by his body; other repulsed. (Oct 2010)
- 1970s: Took steroids, which were then legal. (Oct 2010)
- Secret to success: endurance, hard work, & patience. (Oct 2010)
- OpEd: More motivated by power than money. (Oct 2010)
- 2004: "Amend for Arnold": let non-natives run for president. (Oct 2010)
- Hitler was a great public speaker but misused talent. (Oct 2010)
- Maria Shriver "wanted someone different, not some preppy". (Oct 2010)
- 1979: prepped acting career like regime for bodybuilding. (Oct 2010)
- I saw communism with my own eyes. (Aug 2004)
- Schwarzenegger wins with 48%; Bustamante 32%; McClintock 13%. (Oct 2003)
- California government is failing the people. (Aug 2003)
- Needs no money; so will represent ordinary citizens. (Aug 2003)
- It is time to return California to the people. (Aug 2003)
- Campaigned for George Bush Senior in 1988. (Aug 2003)
- Clinton impeachment was a waste of time and energy. (Aug 2003)
- Individualism is incompatible with socialism. (Aug 2003)
- Keep opportunities like he had. (Aug 2003)
- Investigated his father’s past; uncovered that he was a Nazi. (Aug 2003)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Barbara Boxer on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (CA):
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- 2005: Asked general to call her "Senator" instead of "Ma'am". (Apr 2010)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.9% of 312 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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John Campbell on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-48):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Lois Capps on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-23):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Janice Hahn on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44):
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Tom McClintock on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Recall is opportunity to return to the golden state of 1965. (Sep 2003)
- Recall is about Davis’ policies, not just Davis. (Sep 2003)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Resigned as member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Buck McKeon on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-25):
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- 4th on list of "10 Poorest Members of Congress". (Sep 2013)
- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Gloria Negrete McLeod on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35):
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Gary Miller on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-42):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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George Miller on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Doug Ose on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger (District 3):
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- Riot: For 'patriots to do that,' that really pisses me off. (Jan 2021)
- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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Loretta Sanchez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-47):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Henry Waxman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-30):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Cruz Bustamante on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Lt. Governor:
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- Distinguishes himself from recall opponents, not from Davis. (Sep 2003)
- Elected twice to take the place of the governor. (Sep 2003)
- Dems strategy: No on recall, yes on Bustamante. (Aug 2003)
- Campaign strategy: No on recall, yes on Bustamante. (Aug 2003)
- No on the recall but yes on Bustamante. (Aug 2003)
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Peter Camejo on Principles & Values
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Former Green Challenger (2003):
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- Avocado Declaration: Dems & GOP work together to favor rich. (Aug 2004)
- Confront the major parties, rather than build Greens locally. (Aug 2004)
- Competed in 1960 Olympics in yachting. (Aug 2004)
- Republicans funding Nader/Camejo as well as Bush. (Jul 2004)
- Davis sells legislation; decisions are based on money. (Sep 2003)
- His candidacy broadened the debate and gave people choices. (Nov 2002)
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Gray Davis on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic:
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- If allowed to serve out term I will do things differently. (Sep 2003)
- Message of recall: People are angry, but GOP is cheating. (Sep 2003)
- Calls himself a centrist; calls himself a progressive too. (Sep 2003)
- Recall election is a humbling experience. (Sep 2003)
- Proud of record on education, healthcare, guns, environment. (Nov 2002)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Arianna Huffington on Principles & Values
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Former Independent Challenger (2003):
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- Third World America: we are slipping as a nation. (Sep 2010)
- No elected officials led Civil Rights movement; people did. (Apr 2008)
- Supports the Democratic nominee as the only way to beat Bush. (Apr 2004)
- Ran “Shadow Conventions” coinciding with Dems’ and GOP’s. (Apr 2004)
- Will she run again? Unequivocally “Maybe”. (Apr 2004)
- Supports Green values but not Green presidential votes. (Apr 2004)
- Recall not a question of right or left-it’s right or wrong. (Sep 2003)
- Cruz is assassinator of 2003, stopping independent election. (Sep 2003)
- Mother state: good schools, and healthy safe world. (Sep 2003)
- It’s time to overthrow a rotten government system. (Jul 2000)
- Dems & GOP are identical cousins. (Jul 2000)
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Tom McClintock on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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- Recall is opportunity to return to the golden state of 1965. (Sep 2003)
- Recall is about Davis’ policies, not just Davis. (Sep 2003)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Resigned as member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Bill Simon on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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- Exits race to avoid splitting GOP vote. (Aug 2003)
- Exits California recall race to avoid splitting GOP vote. (Aug 2003)
- Successful businessman, charity contributor, family man. (Nov 2002)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
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Peter Ueberroth on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Challenger (2003):
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- Withdraws from race; will endorse best candidate on jobs. (Sep 2003)
- Withdraws from gubernatorial race to focus on jobs. (Sep 2003)
- Not a politician-will not run for office again. (Sep 2003)
- Refuses to criticize Davis or his opponents. (Sep 2003)
- Will turn around California like he did Olympics & baseball. (Aug 2003)
- Proposes an independent, bipartisan administration. (Aug 2003)
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Bill Baker on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Sonny Bono on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 44):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Campbell on Principles & Values
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2010 Republican Challenger (lost primary):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
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Cal Dooley on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Bob Dornan on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 46):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Carly Fiorina on Principles & Values
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Vital to impeach Trump; not sure about removal from office. (Dec 2019)
- We need a president NOT from professional political class. (Jan 2016)
- People care about issues, not GOP internal affairs. (Jan 2016)
- Hillary should be prosecuted; not be president. (Jan 2016)
- Come help me take our country back. (Jan 2016)
- It's time to take our country back. (Jan 2016)
- I will not sit down and be quiet. (Jan 2016)
- Take back government and restore security and prosperity. (Nov 2015)
- Nothing has changed despite decades of discussion. (Oct 2015)
- Look to Lady Liberty and Lady Justice. (Sep 2015)
- I started as a secretary and became CEO. (Aug 2015)
- Conservatives see people as gifted by God;progressives don't. (Aug 2015)
- Started "Unlock Your Potential PAC" in 2014. (Feb 2015)
- I'll work across the aisle, including with Sen. Feinstein. (Oct 2010)
- We need purpose to motivate us & confidence to move forward. (Sep 2007)
- Great leaders inspire others to do it themselves. (Sep 2007)
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Bill Jones on Principles & Values
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| 2004 former Republican challenger:
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Jay Kim on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 41):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Lantos on Principles & Values
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Former Democrat (until 2008) (District 12):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Robert Matsui on Principles & Values
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Former Democrat (deceased) (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
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Carlos Moorhead on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 27):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Dick Mountjoy on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2006):
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- Mistakenly claimed navy service on USS Missouri. (Sep 2006)
- God and prayer belong in our private AND public places. (May 2006)
- Believes in God, Country and Family in that order. (Apr 2006)
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Frank Riggs on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Andrea Seastrand on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 22):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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George Brown on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 42):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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Tom Campbell on Principles & Values
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Republican (Retired) (District 15):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
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Dennis Cardoza on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-18):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Gary Condit on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 18):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Christopher Cox on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 47):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Duke Cunningham on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 51):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Ron Dellums on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (1993-1998) (District 9):
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Julian Dixon on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 32):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
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John Doolittle on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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David Dreier on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-26):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian Scientist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Vic Fazio on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Bob Filner on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-51):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Elton Gallegly on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-24):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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James Gray on Principles & Values
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| 2004 former Libertarian challenger:
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Jane Harman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-36):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Wally Herger on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Keith Holbrook on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Steve Horn on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 38):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Duncan Hunter on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-52):
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- Stripped of committee posts while under indictment. (Feb 2019)
- Platform: defense, enforceable borders, manufacturing jobs. (Sep 2007)
- Restore economic patriotism: America is arsenal of democracy. (Aug 2007)
- Move away from the Ted Kennedy Wing of the Republican Party. (Jun 2007)
- Founding member of Conservative Opportunity Society. (Jun 1995)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Steven Kuykendall on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 36):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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Jerry Lewis on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-41):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Gail Lightfoot on Principles & Values
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Marty Martinez on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 31):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Juanita Millender-McDonald on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 37):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Ron Packard on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 48):
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- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Richard Pombo on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 11):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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George Radanovich on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-19):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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James Rogan on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 27):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
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Hilda Solis on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-32):
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- 1994: First Latina elected to California Senate. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Orly Taitz on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Sen. Feinstein offers three debates, without birther issue. (May 2012)
- Obama uses forged Social Security number & birth certificate. (Jan 2012)
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Ellen Tauscher on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-10):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Bill Thomas on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 21):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Esteban Torres on Principles & Values
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Andy Vidak on Principles & Values
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| Republican Challenger 2010 (District 20):
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Diane Watson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-33):
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- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Lynn Woolsey on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Howard Berman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-28):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Brian Bilbray on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-50):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Mary Bono on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-45):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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James Bradley on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Cardi B's "WAP" made me want to pour holy water in my ears. (Aug 2020)
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Charlie Brown on Principles & Values
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TJ Cox on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 21):
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Elizabeth Emken on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Feinstein is arrogant and dismissive for not debating. (Oct 2012)
- Wins primary slot against 14 Republicans and 5 Democrats. (Jun 2012)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
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Mike Garcia on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 25):
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Jerome Horton on Principles & Values
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Darrell Issa on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor:
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Sara Jacobs on Principles & Values
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Young Kim on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 39):
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Dan Lungren on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CA-3):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Jay Obernolte on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 8):
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Alex Padilla on Principles & Values
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Democratic Appointee:
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- Son of Mexican immigrants; taught him value of education. (Dec 2020)
- Became a teenage activist on crime, environmental racism. (Dec 2020)
- Dedicated to having as an inclusive democracy as possible. (Oct 2020)
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Laura Richardson on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
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Harley Rouda on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 48):
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- Bipartisanship is common sense for common ground. (Sep 2018)
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Christy Smith on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 25):
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Pete Stark on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CA-13):
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- Religious affiliation: Unitarian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Michelle Steel on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 48):
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David Valadao on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 21):
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- 1st on list of "10 Poorest Members of Congress". (Sep 2013)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
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Lily Zhou on Principles & Values
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