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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- In-person early voting on three weekends prior to election. (Feb 2019)
- Make it hard to switch party registration before primary. (Mar 2018)
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Andy Beshear on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Fight for every Kentuckian's right to vote. (May 2019)
- State government operates in secret: push for transparency. (Dec 2018)
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Matt Bevin on Government Reform
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Republican Governor:
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- Vetoed proposal to prevent party change before primary. (Apr 2018)
- Permanent ban on earmarks, with no loopholes. (Oct 2013)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Ben Chandler on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
Click here for 12 full quotes
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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 NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
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Adam Edelen on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Zero Tolerance: put crooked politicians behind bars. (Dec 2018)
- Restore Kentucky Commission on Women; 50% women in Cabinet. (Dec 2018)
- Bring transparency to $2.7B layer of "ghost government". (Nov 2015)
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Robert Goforth on Government Reform
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Restore Felon Voting Rights. (Aug 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Presidential Commission on Election Integrity is a sham. (Jun 2017)
- Lifelong commitment to protecting the right to vote. (Jun 2013)
- Kentuckians need greater access to polls. (Nov 2011)
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Mark Harmon on Government Reform
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Vetoed proposal to prevent party change before primary. (Apr 2018)
- Permanent ban on earmarks, with no loopholes. (Oct 2013)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Charles Booker on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Remove barriers to democratic participation. (Mar 2021)
- Restore voting rights to those who paid for their crimes. (Mar 2021)
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Steven Cox on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Increase transparency in campaign finance. (Feb 2020)
- End Citizens United, remove corporate money from politics. (Feb 2020)
- Supports any laws that ensure elections can't be bought. (Jun 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Presidential Commission on Election Integrity is a sham. (Jun 2017)
- Lifelong commitment to protecting the right to vote. (Jun 2013)
- Kentuckians need greater access to polls. (Nov 2011)
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Mitch McConnell on Government Reform
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- Federal shutdown was just a 2-week paid vacation: bad policy. (Oct 2013)
- 2010: Moratorium on earmarks in the 112th congress. (Apr 2012)
- Cut virtual incompetence in the federal government. (Apr 2012)
- Clear message against earmarks, but they're still useful. (Feb 2012)
- Leading opponent of campaign finance reform. (Sep 2010)
- 1990: Opposed Motor Voter: just registers uninformed voters. (Sep 2010)
- 2001: Electoral College is the linchpin of American politics. (Sep 2010)
- Term limits are an idiotic notion. (Sep 2010)
- Disparaged campaign finance reform as Beltway issue. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES 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 banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- Ban paid voter registration. (May 2009)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
- Strict Constitutionalist, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Amy McGrath on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Implement term limits, require release of tax returns. (Jun 2020)
- We must protect election process from foreign interference. (Jun 2020)
- I served in the military for 24 years; I voted by mail. (May 2020)
- Decisions like Citizens United hurt America. (Jul 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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C. Wesley Morgan on Government Reform
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Make it hard to switch party registration before primary. (Mar 2018)
- Redistricting based on realistic boundaries. (Nov 2016)
- Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mary Ann Tobin on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Bring back the power of state government. (May 2020)
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Andy Barr on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
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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)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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James Comer on Government Reform
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Republican (District 1):
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- Self-imposed term limit of 6 terms. (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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Brett Guthrie on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Thomas Massie on Government Reform
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Republican (District 4):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- All earmarks should be transparent to public scrutiny. (Nov 2012)
- 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)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Amy McGrath on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 6):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Implement term limits, require release of tax returns. (Jun 2020)
- We must protect election process from foreign interference. (Jun 2020)
- I served in the military for 24 years; I voted by mail. (May 2020)
- Decisions like Citizens United hurt America. (Jul 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Hal Rogers on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
Click here for 19 full quotes
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- Limit "midnight regulations" made by outgoing administration. (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)
- 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)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
- 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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Ed Whitfield on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO 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 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 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)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 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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John Yarmuth 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)
- Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Beshear on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- I cut my own pay and we balanced our budget. (Feb 2017)
- Smart Government: sell surplus land, buildings and vehicles. (Feb 2013)
- 6-day furlough for state workers; cut top staff salaries 10%. (Feb 2011)
- Comprehensive ethics package to restore trust. (Jan 2008)
- Campaign spending limits with reduced TV rates. (Nov 1996)
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Elaine Chao on Government Reform
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| Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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Jack Conway on Government Reform
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- I stood up for the people against price-gouging & lies. (Oct 2010)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
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Jim Gray on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Campaign finance system is broken; root it out. (Aug 2016)
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Jim Gray on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- Campaign finance system is broken; root it out. (Aug 2016)
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Ernie Fletcher on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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- 2005: OpEd: Violated state merit system by improper firing. (Sep 2010)
- OpEd: Lost in 2006 after admitting political discrimination. (Sep 2010)
- Enforce existing campaign finance laws. (Nov 1998)
- 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)
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Paul Patton on Government Reform
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Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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- 2002: Called special session for public financing system. (Sep 2010)
- More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control. (Jul 1999)
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Wendell Ford on Government Reform
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Ken Lucas on Government Reform
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Voted YES 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)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
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Dan Mongiardo on Government Reform
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| 2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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Scotty Baesler on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 6):
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James Buckmaster on Government Reform
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2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary):
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- Ban soft money; no corporate- or union-funded issue ads. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on Government Reform
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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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 banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)
- 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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Jack Conway on Government Reform
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- I stood up for the people against price-gouging & lies. (Oct 2010)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
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Geoff Davis on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
Click here for 13 full quotes
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- 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)
- 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)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Greg Fischer on Government Reform
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Ernie Fletcher on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- 2005: OpEd: Violated state merit system by improper firing. (Sep 2010)
- OpEd: Lost in 2006 after admitting political discrimination. (Sep 2010)
- Enforce existing campaign finance laws. (Nov 1998)
- 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)
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Trey Grayson on Government Reform
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| Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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Ron Lewis on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- 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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Bruce Lunsford on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Special interest contributions turn into legislative favors. (Aug 2008)
- McConnell runs a shakedown operation to get business donors. (Jun 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Government Reform
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Republican (District 3):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted 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)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Government Reform
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| Democratic Challenger (KY):
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Ben Chandler on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
Click here for 12 full quotes
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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 NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
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Rand Paul on Government Reform
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- Liberty thrives when government is small. (Oct 2015)
- End the profession of "career politician" with term limits. (Apr 2015)
- Shut down Department of Education and TSA. (Apr 2015)
- Term limits would infuse Congress with new ideas. (Jan 2015)
- Supports early voting; but voter ID also ok. (Nov 2014)
- Paid speech is still protected free speech. (Apr 2014)
- President should not bypass Congress with executive orders. (Jan 2014)
- Term limits if budget can't get balanced. (Feb 2013)
- Fund new programs by deleting existing ones. (Sep 2012)
- Conservatives should criticize GOP when they grow government. (Feb 2012)
- Our legislative victory: an end to earmarks. (Jan 2012)
- Federal contracts should include no-PAC clauses. (Feb 2011)
- Instead of bringing home the bacon, bring home politicians. (Feb 2011)
- FactCheck: No, Kagan never she'd regulate vegetable eating. (Feb 2011)
- Lobbyists' sole goal is to rip you off. (Jul 2010)
- No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2010)
- Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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