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Ralph Abraham on Families & Children
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • I don't recommend vaping, but it's a personal choice. (Sep 2019)
  • Show kids pictures of e-cigarette-affected lungs. (Sep 2019)
Charles Boustany on Families & Children
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
John Bel Edwards on Families & Children
Democratic Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Bel Edwards on other issues.
  • Reasonable accommodations for health of mom and baby. (Apr 2021)
  • Ban flavorings in e-cigarettes that target teens. (Sep 2019)
  • People believe e-cigarettes are safer, but they're not. (Sep 2019)
  • Family Services placed 735 kids in foster homes despite cuts. (Apr 2017)
  • Catholic upbringing shapes commitments to community & family. (Aug 2015)
John Neely Kennedy on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cedric Richmond on Families & Children
Public Liaison: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Eddie Rispone on Families & Children
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Rispone on other issues.
  • Warning on flavored e-cigarettes, like regular cigarettes. (Sep 2019)
  • Talk to your kids to discourage e-cigarette use. (Sep 2019)

Senate:

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Charles Boustany on Families & Children
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Foster Campbell on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Foster Campbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Cao on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Bill Cassidy on Families & Children
Republican Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
Thomas Clements on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for Senate: Click here for Thomas Clements on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fleming on Families & Children
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
John Neely Kennedy on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Maness on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Rob Maness on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Adrian Perkins on Families & Children
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Adrian Perkins on other issues.
Antoine Pierce on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Antoine Pierce on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Ralph Abraham on Families & Children
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • I don't recommend vaping, but it's a personal choice. (Sep 2019)
  • Show kids pictures of e-cigarette-affected lungs. (Sep 2019)
Charles Boustany on Families & Children
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Edwin Edwards on Families & Children
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for Edwin Edwards on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fleming on Families & Children
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Garret Graves on Families & Children
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for Garret Graves on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Clay Higgins on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for Clay Higgins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Johnson on Families & Children
Republican (District 4): Click here for Mike Johnson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jamie Mayo on Families & Children
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for Jamie Mayo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vance McAllister on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for Vance McAllister on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cedric Richmond on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Steve Scalise on Families & Children
Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Scalise on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Kathleen Blanco on Families & Children
Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Dardenne on Families & Children
Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Jay Dardenne on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Murphy Foster on Families & Children
Former Republican Governor (1996-2003): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Murphy Foster on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Bobby Jindal on Families & Children
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Entered into "covenant marriage" with his wife. (Jun 2014)
  • Family values reduce poverty; war on poverty doesn't. (Nov 2010)
  • Increase scrutiny & penalties for school child abuse. (Jan 2009)
David Vitter on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Prostitute was "serious sin" but made me a better family man. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rodney Alexander on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (LA-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Alexander on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bill Cassidy on Families & Children
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
Richard Hugh Baker on Families & Children
Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
John Breaux on Families & Children
Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 50% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
John Cooksey on Families & Children
2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
Chris John on Families & Children
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chris John on Families & Children
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bennett Johnston on Families & Children
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Bennett Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Livingston on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Livingston on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Billy Tauzin on Families & Children
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Billy Tauzin III on Families & Children
Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Cao on Families & Children
Republican (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
John Cooksey on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
Bobby Jindal on Families & Children
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Entered into "covenant marriage" with his wife. (Jun 2014)
  • Family values reduce poverty; war on poverty doesn't. (Nov 2010)
  • Increase scrutiny & penalties for school child abuse. (Jan 2009)
Jim McCrery on Families & Children
Republican Representative (LA-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim McCrery on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 81% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Charles Melancon on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Family brings us all together; about honesty & integrity. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Charles Melancon on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Family brings us all together; about honesty & integrity. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
David Vitter on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Prostitute was "serious sin" but made me a better family man. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Paul Carmouche on Families & Children
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Paul Carmouche on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Troy Carter on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Troy Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Cazayoux on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (LA-6): Click here for Don Cazayoux on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lance Harris on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lance Harris on other issues.
William Jefferson on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (LA-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Jefferson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 33% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Mary Landrieu on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (LA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mary Landrieu on other issues.
  • Supports adoption and foster care reform. (Mar 2008)
  • 1998: "Mothers Make Good Senators Too". (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 16% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Authored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Jeff Landry on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Landry on other issues.
Julia Letlow on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for Julia Letlow on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Luke Letlow on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Luke Letlow on other issues.
Karen Carter Peterson on Families & Children
House Challenger (District 2): Click here for Karen Carter Peterson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Vitter on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Prostitute was "serious sin" but made me a better family man. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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