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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danny Drew on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Tom Foley on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- 1981: Arrested for 1st-degree attempted assault in car crash. (Jun 2014)
- Will not participate in primary debates. (Mar 2014)
- AdWatch: NYC residents should move to CT under new governor. (Nov 2013)
- Partial facial paralysis means he smiles on only left side. (Sep 2010)
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Ned Lamont on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Important to reset relationships with regional states. (Jan 2021)
- Challenging Bush is checks-and-balances, not partisanship. (Oct 2006)
- I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. (Jul 2006)
- If Lieberman won’t take on George Bush, I will. (Jul 2006)
- My support is grassroots -- stand up and be clear. (Jul 2006)
- Democrats should present constructive alternatives to Bush. (Jul 2006)
- Lamont forces August primary at state convention. (May 2006)
- Running to stand up for our progressive democratic values. (Apr 2006)
- Progressive government can make a difference. (Apr 2006)
- Served as Greenwich Selectman, and in local press. (Jan 2006)
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Mark Lauretti on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- Denies involvement in two Shelton development scandals. (Jan 2014)
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Peter Lumaj on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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Dan Malloy on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor:
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- Don't listen to the critics; Connecticut is moving forward. (Feb 2014)
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Prasad Srinivasan on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Bob Stefanowski on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut:
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Joe Visconti on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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David Walker on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Many founding principles are timeless, & have been violated. (Mar 2012)
- Priorities on economy over foreign & social issues. (Mar 2012)
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Senate:
CT 2022: 2022 CT Governor's race
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Ann-Marie Adams on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Connecticut U. S. Senate:
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Matthew Corey on Principles & Values
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| Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator:
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Tom Foley on Principles & Values
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Wirhdrawn Republican Senate candidate:
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- 1981: Arrested for 1st-degree attempted assault in car crash. (Jun 2014)
- Will not participate in primary debates. (Mar 2014)
- AdWatch: NYC residents should move to CT under new governor. (Nov 2013)
- Partial facial paralysis means he smiles on only left side. (Sep 2010)
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Chris Murphy on Principles & Values
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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August Wolf on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Represented America at 1984 Olympics. (Sep 2015)
- Participated in 1984 Olympics, as shot-put athlete. (May 2015)
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House:
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Joe Courtney on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Rosa DeLauro on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CT-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (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)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Elizabeth Esty on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Jahana Hayes on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 5):
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Jim Himes on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
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John Larson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (CT-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (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)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Larry Kudlow on Principles & Values
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| Former Council of Economic Advisers:
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Linda McMahon on Principles & Values
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Former Small Business Administration:
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- WWE was provocative, but provided 700 jobs & work ethic. (Apr 2012)
- OpEd: Spent $50M of her own money on 2010 Senate race. (Apr 2012)
- Blumenthal insults millions of WWE viewers by dismissing WWE. (Oct 2010)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
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Jodi Rell on Principles & Values
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Republican CT Governor:
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- The time to heal has begun. (Jul 2004)
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Jack Orchulli on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- We need a Senator to represent us, not special interests. (Aug 2004)
- I believe in the inherent goodness of all Americans. (Aug 2004)
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John Rowland on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2004):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of New England Governors Conference. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Gary Franks on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Principles & Values
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Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.:
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- Religious affiliation: Unitarian. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Miriam Masullo on Principles & Values
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- End ban on political speech in houses of worship. (Aug 2004)
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Rob Simmons on Principles & Values
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Chris Dodd on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (CT):
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- Focus on the Constitution, Iraq, and the Middle East. (Dec 2007)
- Father, Thomas Dodd, was Senator too. (Nov 2007)
- Served as DNC chair from 1995 to 1997. (Nov 2007)
- Father led prosecution of 21 Nazi war criminals. (Sep 2007)
- Voted with Democratic Party 95.8% of 238 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Decisive moments: joining Peace Corps; & loss of father. (Aug 2007)
- Americans aren’t divided; our political establishment is. (May 2007)
- Biggest professional mistake was the Iraq War. (Apr 2007)
- We can’t survive as a nation 51-49; end partisanship. (Feb 2007)
- We’ve squandered years of building world alliances. (Jan 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 YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Sam Gejdenson on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 6):
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- Religious affiliation: Unitarian. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Principles & Values
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Barbara Kennelly on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (retired 1998) (District 1):
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Ned Lamont on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Important to reset relationships with regional states. (Jan 2021)
- Challenging Bush is checks-and-balances, not partisanship. (Oct 2006)
- I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. (Jul 2006)
- If Lieberman won’t take on George Bush, I will. (Jul 2006)
- My support is grassroots -- stand up and be clear. (Jul 2006)
- Democrats should present constructive alternatives to Bush. (Jul 2006)
- Lamont forces August primary at state convention. (May 2006)
- Running to stand up for our progressive democratic values. (Apr 2006)
- Progressive government can make a difference. (Apr 2006)
- Served as Greenwich Selectman, and in local press. (Jan 2006)
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Joseph Lieberman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (CT, retiring 2012), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004:
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- 2008: First choice as McCain V.P. as a "game changer". (Jan 2010)
- Politicians are fighting each other but not for the people. (Sep 2008)
- Being an American before being a Democrat or a Republican. (Sep 2008)
- Endorses Republican John McCain for President. (Dec 2007)
- Voted with Democratic Party 88.4% of 320 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Problem in Washington is too much partisanship. (Oct 2006)
- Admonished Clinton for Monica; didn't advocate impeachment. (Nov 2003)
- He & Gore warned about Bush, and Bush turned out even worse. (Sep 2003)
- I know I can beat Bush; I already did. (May 2003)
- Takes on the tough battles throughout his career. (May 2003)
- Hollywood deserves reprimands at times, but not censorship. (Sep 2000)
- The next frontier is within us. (Aug 2000)
- Only in America. (Aug 2000)
- Good laws protect us from private interests & profit. (May 2000)
- Legislating has become campaigning; wrong focus. (May 2000)
Clinton + Impeachment
- Clinton’s affair was inappropriate, immoral, & harmful. (Aug 2000)
- Goal should be to protect nation, not punish Clinton. (Jan 1999)
- President’s private conduct has public consequences. (Sep 1998)
Democratic Party
- I’m not George Bush, but Lamont is running against him. (Jul 2006)
- Would run Independent due to Lamont’s single-issue candidacy. (Jul 2006)
- The GOP can’t use their normal playbook on me. (Jan 2004)
- AdWatch: Fighting extremes of both parties. (Jan 2004)
- Independent minded center out candidate, like Bill Clinton. (Nov 2003)
- Very different than Republicans-a good Democrat. (Nov 2003)
- True to the ideals of Bobby Kennedy, where he got started. (Nov 2003)
- With GOP on defense & social issues; with Dems on budget. (Aug 2000)
- Tries to strike balance between conservative and liberal. (Aug 2000)
Florida Recount
- Believes they got more votes & won popular vote & election. (Nov 2000)
- If every vote counts, then count every vote. (Nov 2000)
- Reconsider overseas military ballots, even if imperfect. (Nov 2000)
Religion
- Religion fills “vacuum of values” & provides common ground. (Oct 2000)
- Advocates civil religion, not religiously based policy. (Sep 2000)
- Religion runs deep in US and is source of strength to people. (Aug 2000)
- Freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. (Aug 2000)
- Christian right leaders call Lieberman an ally. (Aug 2000)
- Personal faith is his basis for public service. (May 2000)
Voting + Affiliations
- Senate status: influential & non-partisan. (Jan 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 YES 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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Jim Maloney on Principles & Values
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Democrat (retired) (District 5):
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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)
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Chris Murphy on Principles & Values
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Alan Schlesinger on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Partisanship is not the problem in Iraq, as Lieberman claims. (Oct 2006)
- I am the sacrificial lamb. (Aug 2006)
- Served as mayor of Derby and 6-term State Rep. (Jun 2006)
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Christopher Shays on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- #5 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Christian Scientist. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Rob Simmons on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Richard Blumenthal on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator:
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- Seven of McMahon's WWE wrestlers have died this year. (Oct 2010)
- I have spent my life helping people build their futures. (Oct 2010)
- I hear your anger, frustration and real hurt. (Mar 2010)
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Susan Bysiewicz on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Challenger (Lost primary):
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Dan Carter on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Senate:
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John Flynn on Principles & Values
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| Republican Challenger:
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Linda McMahon on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- WWE was provocative, but provided 700 jobs & work ethic. (Apr 2012)
- OpEd: Spent $50M of her own money on 2010 Senate race. (Apr 2012)
- Blumenthal insults millions of WWE viewers by dismissing WWE. (Oct 2010)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
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Christopher Shays on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- #5 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Christian Scientist. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Joe Visconti on Principles & Values
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