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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Barlock on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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- Drain the swamp of Colorado politics. (Apr 2017)
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Michael Bennet on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator:
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
- Overcome structural corruption in voting rights. (Jun 2019)
- Change corruption in DC; restore relationships with allies. (Jun 2019)
- Citizens United has taken America down a dangerous road. (Jun 2019)
- Congress must investigate Russian election tampering. (May 2019)
- Federal review voting of discriminatory state voting changes. (Oct 2016)
- Constitutional amendment tooverturn Citizens United. (Sep 2016)
- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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George Brauchler on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Sunset law should apply to all regulations. (Aug 2017)
- Move some state offices out of capital. (Aug 2017)
- A record of official transparency. (Jul 2017)
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Cynthia Coffman on Government Reform
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| Republican Challenger for CO Governor:
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Matthew Hess on Government Reform
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Libertarian Challenger :
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- Divest money from political campaigns; no "buying office". (Jan 2014)
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John Hickenlooper on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor:
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Reinstate Voting Rights Act provisions struck down by Court. (Oct 2020)
- Overturn Citizens United. (Jul 2020)
- Pass the electoral reforms of the For the People Act. (Jul 2020)
- End partisan gerrymandering, support Fair Maps Act. (Jul 2020)
- Electoral College should not be eliminated. (Jul 2019)
- Apply LEAN principles to EVERY state agency. (Jan 2014)
- Implement same-day voter registration and mail-in voting. (May 2013)
- Pits and Peeves: Replace red tape with LEAN government. (Jan 2012)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mike Johnston on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- No PAC money when running as state senator or as governor. (Jan 2017)
- Mail-in voting for all elections. (Feb 2011)
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Cary Kennedy on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Cap election spending; eliminate corporate PAC contributions. (Mar 2018)
- Transparency in public finance: publish online. (Jul 2017)
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Greg Lopez on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Opposes National Popular Vote interstate compact. (Feb 2021)
- Local government important; state should stay out of way. (Feb 2021)
- Wants statewide electoral college to choose who's on ballot. (Feb 2021)
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Donna Lynne on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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Victor Mitchell on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Colorado Governor:
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Ed Perlmutter on Government Reform
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Democrat:
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- Citizens United is worst decision in recent history. (May 2017)
- Supports public funding for political campaigns. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jared Polis on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor:
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- More limits on campaign donations; more donor disclosure. (Oct 2018)
- Investigate voter suppression; prohibit gerrymandering. (Oct 2018)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
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Doug Robinson on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Walker Stapleton on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor of Colorado:
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- Great Colorado Payback: find lost bank accounts. (Aug 2018)
- Ended hired petitioners when one surfaced as not registered. (May 2018)
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Tom Tancredo on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (CO-6):
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- 2001: pledged 3-term limit; 2002: served 4th & 5th term. (Dec 2013)
- Focus on immigration and a war against radical Islam. (Dec 2007)
- No representation for DC; to do so, give it back to MD & VA. (Sep 2007)
- Ok to require valid ID for voting. (Sep 2007)
- Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring 527s to disclose donors & activities. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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Senate:
CO 2022: 2022 CO Governor's race
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Dan Baer on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Tackle corruption and role of big money in politics. (Apr 2019)
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Randy Baumgardner on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Voted NO on same-day voter registration. (May 2013)
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Ken Buck on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Opposes secession for northern Colorado counties. (Dec 2013)
- Not, repeat not, for repealing the 17th Amendment. (Oct 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Elected to House with pledge of 6-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Ellen Burnes on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Ryan Frazier on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Cory Gardner on Government Reform
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Republican Senator:
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- Require Senate candidates to e-file campaign finance reports. (Oct 2020)
- Overturn Colorado being in National Popular Vote Compact. (Oct 2020)
- Limited government, accountability, and transparency. (Sep 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Darryl Glenn on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Supports unlimited contributions by individuals. (Oct 2016)
- Democracy needs increased political participation. (Sep 2016)
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John Hickenlooper on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor:
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- Reinstate Voting Rights Act provisions struck down by Court. (Oct 2020)
- Overturn Citizens United. (Jul 2020)
- Pass the electoral reforms of the For the People Act. (Jul 2020)
- End partisan gerrymandering, support Fair Maps Act. (Jul 2020)
- Electoral College should not be eliminated. (Jul 2019)
- Apply LEAN principles to EVERY state agency. (Jan 2014)
- Implement same-day voter registration and mail-in voting. (May 2013)
- Pits and Peeves: Replace red tape with LEAN government. (Jan 2012)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Owen Hill on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Stick to the enumerated powers our founding fathers gave us. (Feb 2014)
- Voted NO on same-day voter registration. (May 2013)
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Mike Johnston on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- No PAC money when running as state senator or as governor. (Jan 2017)
- Mail-in voting for all elections. (Feb 2011)
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Jon Keyser on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Peg Littleton on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
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Alice Madden on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Tim Neville on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Andrew Romanoff on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Challenger:
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- Limit all types of campaign contributions. (Nov 2006)
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Amy Stephens on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Voted NO on same-day voter registration. (May 2013)
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John Walsh on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Angela Williams on Government Reform
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Ken Buck on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 4):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Opposes secession for northern Colorado counties. (Dec 2013)
- Not, repeat not, for repealing the 17th Amendment. (Oct 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Elected to House with pledge of 6-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Mike Coffman on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Aug 2017)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Jason Crow on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Crack down on dark money in politics. (May 2020)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Senate should convict Trump for obstructing impeachment. (Jan 2020)
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Diana DeGette on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CO-1):
Click here for 22 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Doug Lamborn on Government Reform
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Republican:
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Richard Longstreth on Government Reform
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Libertarian (District 2):
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- Make voter registration easier. (Aug 2016)
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Joe Neguse on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Ensure every voter's voice, despite Russian interference. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
- Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
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Ed Perlmutter on Government Reform
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Democrat:
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- Citizens United is worst decision in recent history. (May 2017)
- Supports public funding for political campaigns. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jared Polis on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- More limits on campaign donations; more donor disclosure. (Oct 2018)
- Investigate voter suppression; prohibit gerrymandering. (Oct 2018)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
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Tom Tancredo on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (CO-6):
Click here for 18 full quotes
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- 2001: pledged 3-term limit; 2002: served 4th & 5th term. (Dec 2013)
- Focus on immigration and a war against radical Islam. (Dec 2007)
- No representation for DC; to do so, give it back to MD & VA. (Sep 2007)
- Ok to require valid ID for voting. (Sep 2007)
- Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring 527s to disclose donors & activities. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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Scott Tipton on Government Reform
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Republican (District 3):
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- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Supports banning funding of offensive art. (Oct 2012)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bob Beauprez on Government Reform
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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William Owens on Government Reform
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Republican CO Governor:
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Bill Ritter on Government Reform
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| Democrat:
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Cory Gardner on Government Reform
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Require Senate candidates to e-file campaign finance reports. (Oct 2020)
- Overturn Colorado being in National Popular Vote Compact. (Oct 2020)
- Limited government, accountability, and transparency. (Sep 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Raul Acosta on Government Reform
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2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger:
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- Limit the powers of government. (Oct 2004)
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Hank Brown on Government Reform
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Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Government Reform
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Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004:
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- Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Pete Coors on Government Reform
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- The 527 loophole is also a freedom of speech. (Oct 2004)
- Supports Referendum B to remove outdated legal code. (Aug 2004)
- Opposes Amendment 36; no split electoral vote. (Aug 2004)
- Streamline government to create jobs. (Jun 2004)
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Scott McInnis on Government Reform
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Mike Miles on Government Reform
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2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger:
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- Work for a more transparent government. (Jun 2004)
- More transparency in government and voting records. (Jun 2004)
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Richard Randall on Government Reform
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| 2004 former Libertarian Challenger:
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Dan Schaefer on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Bob Schaffer on Government Reform
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4):
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- Pledged term-limit of 3 terms, & stepped down after 3 terms. (Mar 2008)
- Increase federal limits on individual contributions. (Nov 1996)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
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Tom Strickland on Government Reform
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| 2002 Democratic Challenger (CO):
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Wayne Allard on Government Reform
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Republican Sr Senator (CO):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Bob Beauprez on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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Joel Hefley on Government Reform
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Republican (District 5):
Click here for 10 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Betsy Markey on Government Reform
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Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 4):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Marilyn Musgrave on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (CO-4):
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
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Jane Norton on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger (2010); previously Lt. Gov.:
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- Opposes earmarking in $787 billion "stimulus" plan. (Dec 2009)
- Only strict constructionists as federal judges. (Dec 2009)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
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John Salazar on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CO-3):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
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Ken Salazar on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (CO):
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- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Schaffer on Government Reform
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4):
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- Pledged term-limit of 3 terms, & stepped down after 3 terms. (Mar 2008)
- Increase federal limits on individual contributions. (Nov 1996)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
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David Skaggs on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Mark Udall on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CO-2):
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- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Michael Bennet on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator:
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- Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
- Overcome structural corruption in voting rights. (Jun 2019)
- Change corruption in DC; restore relationships with allies. (Jun 2019)
- Citizens United has taken America down a dangerous road. (Jun 2019)
- Congress must investigate Russian election tampering. (May 2019)
- Federal review voting of discriminatory state voting changes. (Oct 2016)
- Constitutional amendment tooverturn Citizens United. (Sep 2016)
- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Lauren Boebert on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 3):
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Mark Udall on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CO-2):
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- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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