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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Stacey Abrams on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender:
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- Voter suppression is rigging the game. (Aug 2019)
- Voter suppression is an existential crisis in the US. (May 2019)
- Inspire running for office:You cannot be what you cannot see. (Mar 2019)
- Entered politics in 1992 with Rodney King riots. (Mar 2019)
- Call racism what it is: wrong. (Feb 2019)
- Takes a strong stand against voter suppression efforts. (Feb 2019)
- Those who paid debt to society should be re-enfranchised. (Jan 2019)
- Upholding military transgender ban is an abomination. (Jan 2019)
- Basic fairness: we must ensure that every vote is counted. (Nov 2018)
- No discrimination, including against LGBTQ. (Sep 2017)
- No discrimination, including against LGBTQ. (Aug 2017)
- Reflect on terrible Confederacy in museums, not monuments. (Aug 2017)
- Welcome everyone, instead of "religious liberty". (Apr 2016)
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Keisha Lance Bottoms on Civil Rights
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Atlanta Mayor:
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- Disgraceful to spread misinformation & interfere with voting. (Aug 2020)
- Improve police LGBTQ bias with cultural awareness training. (Apr 2020)
- Released City of Atlanta's first LGBTQ Affairs report. (Feb 2020)
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Casey Cagle on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Confederate monuments are a great cultural attraction. (Aug 2017)
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Jason Carter on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Civil marriage equality, but don't tell churches what to do. (Aug 2014)
- Look out for all the people, not just some of the people. (Feb 2014)
- Living as minority in black Africa showed what racism meant. (Jun 2003)
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Nathan Deal on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Welcome everyone, instead of "religious liberty". (Apr 2016)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Shane Hazel on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Hunter Hill on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Removing Confederate monuments is not the solution. (Aug 2017)
- Supports Religious Freedom Restoration Act. (Apr 2017)
- Apply "religious liberty" to same-sex marriage. (Apr 2016)
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Andrew Hunt on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian Governor Challenger:
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Vernon Jones on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Lawsuit: he wanted a "darker administration" as county CEO. (Aug 2020)
- Constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Jul 2008)
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Brian Kemp on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Allow rejecting gay customers on religious grounds. (Nov 2018)
- OpEd: refuses to process thousands of voter registrations. (Oct 2018)
- Against bigotry, but monuments are history. (Aug 2017)
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Kandiss Taylor on Civil Rights
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Senate:
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Jim Barksdale on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Eradicate anti-LGBTQ discrimination codified in legal code. (Aug 2016)
- The gender wage gap is a real economic crisis. (Aug 2016)
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John Barrow on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Keeping our nation safe doesn’t mean sacrificing our freedom. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Paul Broun on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Jason Carter on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Civil marriage equality, but don't tell churches what to do. (Aug 2014)
- Look out for all the people, not just some of the people. (Feb 2014)
- Living as minority in black Africa showed what racism meant. (Jun 2003)
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Doug Collins on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Against Equality Act (discrimination by sexual orientation). (Nov 2020)
- Military chaplains should be deemed "essential" workers. (Nov 2019)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Phil Gingrey on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Derrick Grayson on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- America is not a racist country; laws address racists. (Nov 2020)
- Government should be involved in marriage, civil unions. (Nov 2019)
- Government ain't got no business being involved in marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Karen Handel on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- 2010: Woman running for governor "raised some eyebrows". (Sep 2012)
- Cultural outreach via Circle of Promise & Lazos Que Perduran. (Sep 2012)
- "War on women" coined by feminist Left to attack Right. (Sep 2012)
- Sponsored gay group event for Log Cabin Republicans. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce marriage as one man and one woman. (Aug 2010)
- CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
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Shane Hazel on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian Senate nominee:
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Johnny Isakson on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2014)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Jack Kingston on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Matt Lieberman on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Supports Stacey Abrams' plan for secure and fair elections. (Jun 2020)
- Supports same-day voter registration & Election Day holiday. (Nov 2019)
- Concerned with "problems" in voting. (Oct 2019)
- We need a Voting Rights Act for the 21st century. (Oct 2019)
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Kelly Loeffler on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Allow discrimination against LGBTQ for religious reasons. (Nov 2020)
- Black Lives Matter is "anti-Semitic" and anti-family. (Jul 2020)
- Anger over Floyd murder justifiable; destruction is not. (May 2020)
- Supports religious liberty policy seen as discriminatory. (Dec 2019)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jon Ossoff on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Endorsed by Human Rights Campaign. (Nov 2020)
- Supports LGBTQ rights & Equality Act. (Nov 2020)
- We need a new Civil Rights Act to deal with systemic bias. (Oct 2020)
- For Equality Act, opposes any military ban. (Jul 2020)
- Can no longer go down a path of racism. (Jun 2020)
- Fight discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (Apr 2017)
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David Perdue on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Supreme Court overstepped in legalizing same-sex marriage. (Nov 2020)
- OpEd: avoids voter suppression questions. (Oct 2018)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- AdWatch: Perdue's company sued for gender pay discrimination. (Aug 2014)
- Uphold Georgia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Protect traditional marriage. (Jul 2013)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
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Tom Price on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Against LGBT rights, same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Would allow LGBT discrimination under civil rights laws. (Jan 2017)
- Supports football coaches proselytizing at high school. (Aug 2014)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Valencia Stovall on Civil Rights
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Independent challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Racism is a threat to domestic security. (Nov 2020)
- Welcome everyone, instead of "religious liberty". (Mar 2016)
- Protect gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amanda Swafford on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Government out of demographic business decisions. (Oct 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Oct 2014)
- Government has authority to redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Marriage equality is an individual freedom. (Sep 2014)
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Ed Tarver on Civil Rights
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| Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger:
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Ted Terry on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Made Election Day a city holiday. (Dec 2019)
- Registered 8000 new Americans as voters over six years. (Dec 2019)
- Prioritize Equality Act; overturn transgender military ban. (Jul 2019)
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Teresa Tomlinson on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Expand Voting Rights Act; end voter suppression. (Jan 2020)
- Add sexual orientation & gender identity to Civil Rights Act. (Aug 2019)
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Raphael Warnock on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Endorsed by Human Rights Campaign. (Nov 2020)
- Protect LGBTQ+ from housing, financial, job discrimination. (Nov 2020)
- Protesters calling for change, believes change is possible. (Aug 2020)
- Fraud almost nonexistent; really about voter suppression. (Jul 2020)
- No such thing as equal rights for some; yes to Equality Act. (May 2020)
- Nexus of taken a wrecking ball to African Americans. (Apr 2020)
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Rick Allen on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Support traditional marriage between a man and woman. (Nov 2014)
- Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. (Sep 2014)
- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Supports forcing military gay marriages. (Aug 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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John Barrow on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Keeping our nation safe doesn’t mean sacrificing our freedom. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Sanford Bishop on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 57% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Investigate mortgage discrimination in veterans & disabled. (Jan 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Buddy Carter on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Doug Collins on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 9):
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- Against Equality Act (discrimination by sexual orientation). (Nov 2020)
- Military chaplains should be deemed "essential" workers. (Nov 2019)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Strongly anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Drew Ferguson on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Supports defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Graves on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 14):
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- Defend traditional marriage & North Georgia values. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Jody Hice on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Gays can get married, just not to one another. (Jul 2014)
- Husband's authority over whether a wife has political power. (Jul 2014)
- Islam's geopolitics not protected by First Amendment. (Jan 2012)
- Purpose of hate-crime legislation: normalize homosexuality. (Jan 2012)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Hank Johnson on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Sponsored recognizing 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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John Lewis on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-5):
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- Gay marriage restrictions stink same as racism. (Mar 2010)
- Got in the way of 1950s discrimination. (Nov 2006)
- Arrested and jailed 40 times as civil rights leader. (Oct 2001)
- As child, petitioned to get library card when denied by race. (Oct 2001)
- Beating while Alabama march leader sparked Voting Rights Act. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Barry Loudermilk on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Lucy McBath on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 6):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Jon Ossoff on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Endorsed by Human Rights Campaign. (Nov 2020)
- Supports LGBTQ rights & Equality Act. (Nov 2020)
- We need a new Civil Rights Act to deal with systemic bias. (Oct 2020)
- For Equality Act, opposes any military ban. (Jul 2020)
- Can no longer go down a path of racism. (Jun 2020)
- Fight discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (Apr 2017)
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Tom Price on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Against LGBT rights, same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Would allow LGBT discrimination under civil rights laws. (Jan 2017)
- Supports football coaches proselytizing at high school. (Aug 2014)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Austin Scott on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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David Scott on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-13):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 83% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Lynn Westmoreland on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-8):
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- Display the Ten Commandments in public historical settings. (Apr 2012)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Rob Woodall on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Sonny Perdue on Civil Rights
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Republican GA Governor:
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- Call on legislature for Constitutional ban on gay marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Activist judges should let people define marriage. (May 2006)
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Tom Price on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Against LGBT rights, same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
- Would allow LGBT discrimination under civil rights laws. (Jan 2017)
- Supports football coaches proselytizing at high school. (Aug 2014)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Allen Buckley on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Let companies hire whomever they desire. (Jun 2004)
- No changes in Constitution for gay marriage. (May 2004)
- Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bob Barr on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger (District 11):
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- Gave speech to CCC, a segregationist group. (Nov 2009)
- I authored DOMA, but now it should be repealed. (Jan 2009)
- Replace DOMA with state decisions on gay marriage. (Jan 2009)
- Patriot Act erodes our civil liberties. (Nov 2008)
- Criticizes efforts to restrict rights of homosexuals. (Jun 2008)
- Applying habeas in Guantanamo reaffirms fundamental liberty. (Jun 2008)
- Authored Defense of Marriage Act. (May 2008)
- Threats to liberty in post-9/11 world require libertarianism. (May 2008)
- The Nanny State is getting increasingly intrusive. (Apr 2008)
- Took post with ACLU based on fundamental common interests. (Dec 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Sponsored bill for "Privacy Impact Statement" on new rules. (Apr 2002)
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Phil Gingrey on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Jack Kingston on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Roy Barnes on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Max Burns on Civil Rights
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 12):
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- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
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Max Cleland on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
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Mac Collins on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Mac Collins on Civil Rights
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Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Paul Coverdell on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Newt Gingrich on Civil Rights
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Loyalty test for everyone, not just for Muslims. (Aug 2011)
- I helped author DOMA; if it fails, amend Constitution. (Jun 2011)
- Army & Marines wanted Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell. (Jun 2011)
- Stop forcing same-sex marriage on religious organizations. (Jun 2011)
- Helped oust Iowa justices who approved same-sex marriage. (May 2011)
- Repeal hate speech legislation including campus speech codes. (May 2010)
- ACLU lawsuits designed to drain resources of Boy Scouts. (Feb 2008)
- Five justices banned school prayer against American majority. (Dec 2006)
- Foreign opinion has no relevance to US same-sex marriage. (Oct 2005)
- Foreign opinion irrelevant to US affirmative action policy. (Oct 2005)
- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Nov 1998)
- ACLU has become eccentric and destructive. (Jul 1998)
- NEA includes most bizarre & extreme misuse of tax funds. (Jul 1998)
- Shocked by legal segregation in 1960s Georgia. (Jul 1996)
- Individual rights trump group rights. (Jul 1996)
- 1968: Led college protest over suppressing racy newspaper. (Jun 1995)
- America is multi-ethnic but not multi-cultural. (Jun 1995)
- Affirmative action OK individually, but not by group. (Jun 1995)
- Half-sister, a lesbian lobbyist: "Newt promotes tolerance". (Jun 1995)
- GOP can no longer be the party of the country club. (Jan 1995)
- Affirmative opportunity instead of affirmative action. (Jan 1995)
- Equality of opportunity, not equality of result. (Jan 1995)
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Denise Majette on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Supports affirmative action. (Jul 2002)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
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Denise Majette on Civil Rights
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Supports affirmative action. (Jul 2002)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Jul 2002)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
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Zell Miller on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004:
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- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 25% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Sam Nunn on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Mary Squires on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator:
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- Equality regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. (Jun 2004)
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Dale Cardwell on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Same-sex civil unions ok; but not marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Saxby Chambliss on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Saxby Chambliss on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Nathan Deal on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Welcome everyone, instead of "religious liberty". (Apr 2016)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Johnny Isakson on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2014)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Vernon Jones on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Lawsuit: he wanted a "darker administration" as county CEO. (Aug 2020)
- Constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Jul 2008)
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Mike Keown on Civil Rights
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Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2):
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- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Rand Knight on Civil Rights
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Treat people equally, regardless of sexual orientation. (Jun 2008)
- No federal or state Constitutional definition of marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Josh Lanier on Civil Rights
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John Linder on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (GA-7):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Jim Marshall on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (GA-3):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Jim Martin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Support affirmative action consistent with federal law. (Nov 2000)
- Civil unions ok; but not same-sex marriage. (Nov 2000)
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Cynthia McKinney on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Keep affirmative action in college admissions. (Feb 2008)
- Supports gay adoptions. (Feb 2008)
- Repeal the Patriot Act and end Islamophobia. (Jan 2008)
- Reparations for former slaves, as promised & never delivered. (Jan 2008)
- Introduced MLK Records Act, to unseal assassination files. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports reparations for slavery. (Aug 2001)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 80% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Charlie Norwood on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 10):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Michelle Nunn on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Challenger:
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- Equality, ending gender-based violence can transform world. (Aug 2014)
- Support equal pay, and do it now. (Jul 2014)
- Let states and individual churches decide on gay marriage. (Jul 2013)
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Mike Thurmond on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
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Carolyn Bourdeaux on Civil Rights
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Paul Broun on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Andrew Clyde on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 9):
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Marjorie Taylor Greene on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 14):
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- Don't ban crosses or 10 Commandments from government. (Nov 2020)
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Matt Gurtler on Civil Rights
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Kwanza Hall on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Sexual orientation should not influence rights. (Feb 2021)
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Karen Handel on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 6):
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- 2010: Woman running for governor "raised some eyebrows". (Sep 2012)
- Cultural outreach via Circle of Promise & Lazos Que Perduran. (Sep 2012)
- "War on women" coined by feminist Left to attack Right. (Sep 2012)
- Sponsored gay group event for Log Cabin Republicans. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce marriage as one man and one woman. (Aug 2010)
- CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
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Latham Saddler on Civil Rights
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Renee Unterman on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 7):
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Nikema Williams on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 5):
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- I'm in Congress because Rep Lewis broke barriers. (Feb 2021)
- Right to vote should not be tied to zip code or bank account. (Feb 2021)
- No voter suppression, count every vote. (Aug 2020)
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