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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Stacey Abrams on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender:
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- Ensure everyone trusts the system, and it's worthy of that. (Jan 2021)
- Only obligation we have is make sure every vote is counted. (Jan 2021)
- You don't win county by county; you win person by person. (Jan 2021)
- Fair Fight Georgia helped Biden and Democratic Senate. (Nov 2020)
- Get rid of classist, racist Electoral College. (Feb 2020)
- The electoral college is racist and classist. (Nov 2019)
- Elections are rigged when poor communities' voting hindered. (Mar 2019)
- Investigated for registering 86,000 voters in one year. (Mar 2019)
- Register 75,000 out of 800,000 unregistered people of color. (Mar 2019)
- Fair Fight: Bedrock guarantee of right to vote. (Feb 2019)
- Federal shutdowns are a stunt: furloughs hurt workers. (Feb 2019)
- Deliberate interference & disenfranchisement in `18 election. (Nov 2018)
- Disenfranchisement was death by 1,000 cuts. (Nov 2018)
- Sued in 2016 to stop "exact match" on voter registration. (Oct 2018)
- Protect voter's rights against voter suppression tactics. (Aug 2017)
- Founded voter registration project. (Aug 2017)
- Head of a voter registration group; focus on minorities. (Apr 2017)
- Exact-match process violates Voting Rights Act. (Mar 2017)
- Stop redistricting voters of color to dilute their votes. (Mar 2017)
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Keisha Lance Bottoms on Government Reform
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Atlanta Mayor:
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- Opposes plan for state to take control of Atlanta airport. (Mar 2019)
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Casey Cagle on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Require voter ID to ensure purity of elections. (Jan 2006)
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Jason Carter on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Caps on gifts from lobbyists & more ethics reforms. (Mar 2014)
- Verifiable paper trail important for credibility in voting. (Feb 2014)
- Americans don't vote because we take democracy for granted. (Jun 2003)
- Young don't vote because those issues don't affect them. (Jun 2003)
- Make election day a national holiday to celebrate democracy. (Jun 2003)
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Nathan Deal on Government Reform
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Fulfill true purposes of government then get out of the way. (Jan 2013)
- Resigned Congress after being named most corrupt politician. (Sep 2012)
- 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 YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- 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)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Shane Hazel on Government Reform
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| Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Hunter Hill on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- No term limits; no campaign spending limits; yes voter ID. (Nov 2008)
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Andrew Hunt on Government Reform
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Libertarian Governor Challenger:
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- Stricter limits on political campaign funds. (Sep 2014)
- Erase laws instead of creating new ones. (Aug 2014)
- Ensure easy access to voting, including electronic. (Aug 2014)
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Vernon Jones on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Exact-match process doesn't violate Voting Rights Act. (Mar 2017)
- Stop redistricting voters of color to dilute their votes. (Mar 2017)
- Increasing individuals donation limits for federal campaigns. (Jul 2008)
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Brian Kemp on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- 1.5 million voters removed from the voting rolls. (Nov 2018)
- 53,000 voter registrations put "on hold". (Oct 2018)
- OpEd: Precise name-match disenfranchises voters of color. (Oct 2018)
- Stricter voter ID laws against threat of illegal voters. (Apr 2017)
- Protect our elections from fraud with Voter ID. (Mar 2017)
- Some say voter fraud is no big deal: Not on my watch. (May 2010)
- Require voter ID to ensure purity of elections. (Jan 2006)
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Kandiss Taylor on Government Reform
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| Republican Challenger:
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Senate:
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Jim Barksdale on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Repeal Citizens United and ban Super PACs. (Aug 2016)
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John Barrow on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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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)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Paul Broun on Government Reform
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Republican:
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- Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Jason Carter on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Caps on gifts from lobbyists & more ethics reforms. (Mar 2014)
- Verifiable paper trail important for credibility in voting. (Feb 2014)
- Americans don't vote because we take democracy for granted. (Jun 2003)
- Young don't vote because those issues don't affect them. (Jun 2003)
- Make election day a national holiday to celebrate democracy. (Jun 2003)
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Doug Collins on Government Reform
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Republican challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Opposed voting rights bill as unconstitutional. (Nov 2020)
- Rein in government overreach to stay competitive. (Nov 2019)
- Check executive agencies trying to write laws. (Nov 2019)
- Increased transparency about campaign contributions. (Nov 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Phil Gingrey on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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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)
- 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)
- Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored bill for constitutional authority for each new law. (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Derrick Grayson on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Keep Georgians engaged; keep government transparent. (Mar 2014)
- PACs have agendas; don't take their money. (Mar 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Karen Handel on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Defended and implemented photo ID for voting. (Jun 2013)
- Implemented ban on Georgia legislative gifts & nepotism. (Sep 2012)
- No "secret orders"; no nepotism; no revolving door. (Aug 2010)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Shane Hazel on Government Reform
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| Libertarian Senate nominee:
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Johnny Isakson on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Fight Senate blocking of judicial nominees. (Aug 2004)
- End frivolous lawsuits. (Aug 2004)
- Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- 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 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)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- 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)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Jack Kingston on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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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)
- 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)
- Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
- 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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Matt Lieberman on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Protect voters whose rights are endangered by local laws. (Oct 2019)
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Kelly Loeffler on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Issues in the election; Georgians must trust process. (Dec 2020)
- Denounce violence; hold election officials accountable. (Dec 2020)
- Trump has right to challenge election results. (Dec 2020)
- Republican Secretary of State should resign over election. (Nov 2020)
- Raise penalties for voter fraud, ballot harvesting. (Nov 2020)
- Condemned Pelosi for Commission on President Capacity. (Oct 2020)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Jon Ossoff on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Perdue lying about stock trades is totally unacceptable. (Nov 2020)
- End Citizens United; get dark money out of politics. (Nov 2020)
- We need a new Voting Rights Act. (Nov 2020)
- Trying to take away sacred right to vote is disgraceful. (Oct 2020)
- Open to discussing getting rid of filibuster. (Oct 2020)
- Open to term limits for federal judges. (Oct 2020)
- AdWatch: Fighting corruption is my job; no PAC donations. (Jul 2020)
- Investigate corrupt politicians and organized crime. (Apr 2017)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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David Perdue on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- OpEd: Refusal to debate seemed lordly and dismissive. (Dec 2020)
- Republican Secretary of State should resign over election. (Nov 2020)
- Strong advocate for Congressional term limits. (Nov 2020)
- Idea of voter suppression is a lie out of the pit of hell. (Nov 2020)
- Absolute power corrupts; support check and balance system. (Sep 2014)
- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Maximum three terms in the House, two terms in the Senate. (Jul 2013)
- Elected to Senate with pledge of 12-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Tom Price on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Healthcare regulation leading some to leave the field. (Apr 2017)
- Regulators should be teammates and allies to business. (Jan 2017)
- Reform medical liability; it only benefits trial lawyers. (Jun 2016)
- 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)
- 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
- More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Valencia Stovall on Government Reform
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Independent challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Make voter registration easier. (Oct 2020)
- Federal education standards; our system is outdated. (Oct 2020)
- Abolish Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amanda Swafford on Government Reform
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Voting rights stance depends on proposals. (Oct 2014)
- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
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Ed Tarver on Government Reform
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| Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger:
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Ted Terry on Government Reform
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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Teresa Tomlinson on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Raphael Warnock on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Voter suppression happens all across the country. (Dec 2020)
- Four greatest words in democracy: "The people have spoken". (Dec 2020)
- Will work to pass John Lewis Voting Rights Act. (Nov 2020)
- Restore oversight provisions of Voting Rights Act. (Nov 2020)
- Restore Federal election oversight under Voting Rights Act. (Jul 2020)
- Restore Voting Rights Act to ensure elections are fair. (May 2020)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Rick Allen on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Enact congressional term limits. (Sep 2014)
- Require photo ID to vote. (Sep 2014)
- 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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John Barrow on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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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)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Sanford Bishop on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-2):
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- 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 NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- 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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Buddy Carter on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Doug Collins on Government Reform
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Republican (District 9):
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- Opposed voting rights bill as unconstitutional. (Nov 2020)
- Rein in government overreach to stay competitive. (Nov 2019)
- Check executive agencies trying to write laws. (Nov 2019)
- Increased transparency about campaign contributions. (Nov 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Drew Ferguson on Government Reform
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Republican (District 3):
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- Constitutional amendment for term limits. (Nov 2016)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Tom Graves on Government Reform
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Republican (District 14):
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- 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)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Jody Hice on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Constitution has Divine and miraculous origin. (Jan 2012)
- Character matters, especially in elected representatives. (Jan 2012)
- Easy prey in Congress for special interest money to trade. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Hank Johnson on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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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)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Judiciary 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)
- 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. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
- Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
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John Lewis on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-5):
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- 1977: Oversaw 250,000 volunteers at ACTION agency. (Nov 2006)
- 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 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)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Sponsored resolution rejecting photo ID for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (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)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 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. (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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Barry Loudermilk on Government Reform
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Reduce size & scope of Federal Government. (Sep 2014)
- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Strict adherence to the original intent of the Constitution. (Jul 2014)
- Reduce the size and scope of the federal government. (Jul 2014)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Lucy McBath on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 6):
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- 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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Jon Ossoff on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Perdue lying about stock trades is totally unacceptable. (Nov 2020)
- End Citizens United; get dark money out of politics. (Nov 2020)
- We need a new Voting Rights Act. (Nov 2020)
- Trying to take away sacred right to vote is disgraceful. (Oct 2020)
- Open to discussing getting rid of filibuster. (Oct 2020)
- Open to term limits for federal judges. (Oct 2020)
- AdWatch: Fighting corruption is my job; no PAC donations. (Jul 2020)
- Investigate corrupt politicians and organized crime. (Apr 2017)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Price on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Healthcare regulation leading some to leave the field. (Apr 2017)
- Regulators should be teammates and allies to business. (Jan 2017)
- Reform medical liability; it only benefits trial lawyers. (Jun 2016)
- 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)
- 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
- More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Austin Scott on Government Reform
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Republican (District 8):
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- Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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David Scott on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-13):
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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 YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- 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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Lynn Westmoreland on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-8):
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- 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 NO 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 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)
- Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Rob Woodall on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
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- Member of House Rules Committee. (Mar 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Sonny Perdue on Government Reform
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Republican GA Governor:
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- Make government more responsive, efficient, & value-driven. (Jan 2010)
- Require voter ID to ensure purity of elections. (Jan 2006)
- End partisan redistricting. (Oct 2002)
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Tom Price on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Healthcare regulation leading some to leave the field. (Apr 2017)
- Regulators should be teammates and allies to business. (Jan 2017)
- Reform medical liability; it only benefits trial lawyers. (Jun 2016)
- 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)
- 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
- More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Allen Buckley on Government Reform
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Oppose gerrymandering and restrictions on ballot access. (May 2016)
- Our country faces excessive debt, entitlements, & regulation. (Oct 2015)
- Downsize government; cut salaries by 10% for bonus pool. (Aug 2004)
- Run each agency like a business. (Jun 2004)
- Keep Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bob Barr on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger (District 11):
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- Put Constitution front & center. (Oct 2008)
- Clinton & Reno covered up 1996 illegal campaign finance. (Jul 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)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
- 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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Phil Gingrey on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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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)
- 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)
- Member of House Committee on House Administration. (Mar 2011)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored bill for constitutional authority for each new law. (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
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Jack Kingston on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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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)
- 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)
- Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
- 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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Roy Barnes on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Max Burns on Government Reform
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 12):
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- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
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Max Cleland on Government Reform
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
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Mac Collins on Government Reform
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- 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 YES 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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Mac Collins on Government Reform
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Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3):
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- 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 YES 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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Paul Coverdell on Government Reform
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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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Newt Gingrich on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- 1990s: Fund federal projects in vulnerable GOP districts. (Apr 2012)
- Historically ignorant leaders make suicidally stupid policy. (Oct 2011)
- Press corps focuses on campaign minutia & not basic ideas. (Aug 2011)
- Passing massive debt to next generation is immoral. (May 2010)
- Press plays “gotcha”; limit press briefings. (Jul 1998)
- 1995 government shutdown from GOP underestimating Clinton. (Jul 1998)
- 1994 GOP victory destroyed bipartisanship. (Jul 1998)
- Government should take management lesson from private sector. (Jul 1998)
- Class mobility is key part of America’s genius. (Jul 1995)
- Wrote "Contract with America" as conservative platform. (Jun 1995)
Bureaucracy Reform
- The era of big government is over, and I mean it. (Jul 2011)
- Abolish all White House Czars. (Jul 2011)
- Constitution begins "we the people" not "we the government". (Nov 2010)
- Replace Washington controls with American ideals. (May 2010)
- Democrats say they oppose earmarks, but proposed 8,000. (Feb 2009)
- GOP wins election and then loses the government. (Feb 2008)
- Replace bureaucratic mindset with Entrepreneurial Management. (Sep 2007)
- Supreme Court has become permanent Constitutional Convention. (Dec 2006)
- Election process has become incumbency protection racket. (Oct 2005)
- Real change needed for lobbying reform, not just piecemeal. (Oct 2005)
- Contract With America: deep cuts in Medicare/Medicaid/taxes. (Nov 2003)
- Established systems are inherently hostile to change. (Jul 1998)
- Elected on anti-corruption platform in 1978. (Jul 1998)
- Rethink every aspect of bureaucracy. (Jul 1998)
- Big Government is a 20th century idea; let it die. (Jul 1996)
- Devolve power first to states, then to cities & families. (Jul 1996)
- Monthly "Corrections Day" to remove destructive rules. (Jul 1996)
- 12-year term limits ok; 6-year limits empower bureaucrats. (Jul 1996)
- I believe in lean bureaucracy, not in no bureaucracy. (Jan 1995)
Campaign Finance Reform
- Allow unlimited campaign contributions to anybody. (Apr 2014)
- Supported Citizens United; opposed McCain Feingold. (May 2011)
- CFR protects incumbents by limiting free speech. (Oct 2005)
- Increase federal limits on individual campaign contributions. (Nov 1998)
God and Government
- End judicial supremacy; preserve our Godly heritage. (Dec 2007)
- Insist on judges who understand our rights come from God. (Dec 2006)
- Insist on judges who understand our rights come from God. (Dec 2006)
- Our rights come from God, not from government. (Dec 2006)
- Americans want public officials to live a Christian life. (Jan 1995)
Voting Record
- First 100 days: votes on 10 items of Contract with America. (Nov 2005)
- 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)
- 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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Denise Majette on Government Reform
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
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Denise Majette on Government Reform
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
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Zell Miller on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004:
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- Soft money from special interests is bribery. (Oct 2003)
- Civil service is corrupt and must be reformed. (Oct 2003)
- Democratic Party does not represent the values of the South. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
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Sam Nunn on Government Reform
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
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Mary Squires on Government Reform
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator:
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Dale Cardwell on Government Reform
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Saxby Chambliss on Government Reform
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- 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 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)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Ban paid voter registration. (May 2009)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- 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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Saxby Chambliss on Government Reform
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- Voted NO on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- 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 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)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Ban paid voter registration. (May 2009)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- 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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Nathan Deal on Government Reform
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Fulfill true purposes of government then get out of the way. (Jan 2013)
- Resigned Congress after being named most corrupt politician. (Sep 2012)
- 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 YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- 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)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Johnny Isakson on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Fight Senate blocking of judicial nominees. (Aug 2004)
- End frivolous lawsuits. (Aug 2004)
- Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- 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 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)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- 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)
- Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Vernon Jones on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Exact-match process doesn't violate Voting Rights Act. (Mar 2017)
- Stop redistricting voters of color to dilute their votes. (Mar 2017)
- Increasing individuals donation limits for federal campaigns. (Jul 2008)
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Mike Keown on Government Reform
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| Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2):
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Rand Knight on Government Reform
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Establish an Independent Ethics Commission for politicians. (Jun 2008)
- Re-adhere to the Geneva Convention. (Jun 2008)
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Josh Lanier on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Big money deforms our elections. (May 2008)
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John Linder on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (GA-7):
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- Lobbyists manipulate and game the system. (May 2006)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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Jim Marshall on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (GA-3):
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- Voted NO 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 YES 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 YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Jim Martin on Government Reform
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Cynthia McKinney on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Called for impeachment of Bush & Cheney. (Feb 2008)
- Long been a supporter of publicly financed elections. (Feb 2008)
- End privately-owned and party-run voting machines. (Jan 2008)
- Do better on gov’t contracting for small & minority business. (Dec 2007)
- Proposed proportional or instant runoff voting for Congress. (Nov 2006)
- 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 banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Sponsored bill for IRV voting for Electoral College. (Mar 2001)
- Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
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Charlie Norwood on Government Reform
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Republican (District 10):
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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 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)
- 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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Michelle Nunn on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Challenger:
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- Amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision. (Jul 2014)
- AdWatch: Michelle helps organizations make changes. (Apr 2014)
- If Congress doesn't pass a budget they don't get paid. (Mar 2014)
- Bar members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. (Mar 2014)
- The biggest obstacle of all is apathy. (Nov 2006)
- Change only becomes enduring when we ask & enlist others. (Nov 2006)
- Drop in civic participation enfeebles our democracy. (Nov 2006)
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Mike Thurmond on Government Reform
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
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Carolyn Bourdeaux on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 7):
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- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Paul Broun on Government Reform
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Republican:
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- Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Andrew Clyde on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 9):
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Marjorie Taylor Greene on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 14):
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Matt Gurtler on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 9):
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Kwanza Hall on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 5):
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Karen Handel on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
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- Defended and implemented photo ID for voting. (Jun 2013)
- Implemented ban on Georgia legislative gifts & nepotism. (Sep 2012)
- No "secret orders"; no nepotism; no revolving door. (Aug 2010)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Latham Saddler on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Georgia laws make it easier to vote, harder to cheat. (Apr 2021)
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Renee Unterman on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 7):
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Nikema Williams on Government Reform
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