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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danielle Allen on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Alternatives to incarceration; justice by focus on community. (Jan 2022)
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Charlie Baker on Crime
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Republican Governor:
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- Passed one of the most comprehensive police reform laws. (Jan 2021)
- Account for criminal history in dangerousness hearing. (Jan 2019)
- 2010: charge state prisoners $5 a day for their room & board. (Sep 2014)
- Seek death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber. (Feb 2014)
- Hold accountable those responsible for state drug lab crisis. (Oct 2013)
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Don Berwick on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- No death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber. (Feb 2014)
- Invest in prevention and rehabilitation. (Feb 2014)
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Sonia Chang-Diaz on Crime
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Martha Coakley on Crime
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Democratic Challenger :
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- Supports seeking federal death penalty for Marathon Bomber. (Jan 2014)
- Lobbied hard to keep Gerald Amirault in prison. (Jan 2010)
- Opposes death penalty, but federal death penalty ok. (Jan 2010)
- Limit Supreme Court review of state death penalty conviction. (Nov 2009)
- Signed death penalty brief with 15 death penalty states. (Nov 2009)
- Supported death penalty for cop killers, but now opposes it. (Nov 2009)
- Criminal defense lawyer before switching to prosecution. (Sep 2009)
- As Middlesex DA, passionate advocate for public safety. (Sep 2009)
- Enhance victim compensation assistance. (Apr 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Crime
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Republican Challenger:
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- Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. (Jan 2018)
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Ben Downing on Crime
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jay Gonzalez on Crime
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Treat underlying conditions that contribute to crime. (Dec 2017)
- Over-incarceration has terrible costs for society. (Dec 2017)
- End mandatory minimum sentencing. (Sep 2017)
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Jesse Gordon on Crime
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| Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org:
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Lawrence Lessig on Crime
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Democrat for President:
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- Comprehensive reform of mandatory minimum sentences. (Oct 2015)
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Bob Massie on Crime
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| Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor:
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Tom Menino on Crime
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| Mayor of Boston:
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Seth Moulton on Crime
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Death penalty not worth risk of killing one innocent person. (Jun 2019)
- Decrease prison populations; focus on rehabilitation. (Sep 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Deval Patrick on Crime
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Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender:
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- Black Lives Matter doesn't mean you hate police. (Feb 2020)
- Police & black people often don't understand each other. (Nov 2014)
- Marathon bomber will die in prison, one way or another. (Jan 2014)
- Reform mandatory sentencing law: longer time for 3rd felony. (Jan 2012)
- Comprehensive reentry program with job training & education. (Jan 2012)
- Criticized for urging DNA tests in rape cases. (Apr 2011)
- As NAACP lawyer, freed wrongly convicted death row inmate. (Apr 2011)
- Misuse of CORI system prevents getting back on their feet. (Jan 2009)
- Supports criminal rehabilitation and alternative sentencing. (Nov 2006)
- Wrote letters to parole board for convicted rapist. (Nov 2006)
- I don't need to be lectured about crime. (Nov 2006)
- Focus on guns & gang violence, not immigration status. (Sep 2006)
- Opposes death penalty. (Jun 2006)
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Karyn Polito on Crime
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Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep):
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- Leading advocate for the passage of "Jessica's Law". (Aug 2014)
- Voted YES on reinstating capital punishment. (Nov 2005)
- Opposed funding Mass Correctional Legal Services. (Jul 2003)
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Richard Tisei on Crime
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Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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- Opposed funding Mass Correctional Legal Services. (Jul 2003)
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Marty Walsh on Crime
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Secretary of Labor:
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- Marathon bomber will die in prison, one way or another. (Jan 2014)
- More community policing & diversions for non-violent crimes. (Nov 2013)
- Voted NO on reinstating capital punishment. (Nov 2005)
- Supported funding Mass Correctional Legal Services. (Jul 2003)
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Setti Warren on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- More parole instead of privatization of prisons. (Dec 2017)
- Opposes federalization of police. (Jun 2017)
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Dan Wolf on Crime
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Senate:
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Shiva Ayyadurai on Crime
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| Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew):
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Martha Coakley on Crime
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Supports seeking federal death penalty for Marathon Bomber. (Jan 2014)
- Lobbied hard to keep Gerald Amirault in prison. (Jan 2010)
- Opposes death penalty, but federal death penalty ok. (Jan 2010)
- Limit Supreme Court review of state death penalty conviction. (Nov 2009)
- Signed death penalty brief with 15 death penalty states. (Nov 2009)
- Supported death penalty for cop killers, but now opposes it. (Nov 2009)
- Criminal defense lawyer before switching to prosecution. (Sep 2009)
- As Middlesex DA, passionate advocate for public safety. (Sep 2009)
- Enhance victim compensation assistance. (Apr 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Crime
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. (Jan 2018)
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Gabriel Gomez on Crime
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| Republican Challenger:
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Brian Herr on Crime
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Joe Kennedy III on Crime
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Opposes capital punishment. (Oct 2012)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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John Kingston on Crime
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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- Reduce imprisonment; expand rehabilitation. (Oct 2017)
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Beth Lindstrom on Crime
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| Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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Shannon Liss-Riordan on Crime
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Ed Markey on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Ban "weapons of war" including tear gas from police use. (Oct 2020)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Defund the police, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kevin O`Connor on Crime
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Republican Challenger:
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- Horrified by Floyd murder, but do not defund police. (Oct 2020)
- Support law enforcement, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bruce Skarin on Crime
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| Independent Challenger:
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Heidi Wellman on Crime
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. (Mar 2018)
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Michael Capuano on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- Supports message but not action of NFL players kneeling. (Sep 2018)
- Criminal justice system is institutional racism. (Aug 2018)
- Voted for terrorist death penalty as part of larger bill. (Nov 2009)
- Death penalty is out of step with progressive Massachusetts. (Nov 2009)
- Opposes the death penalty. (Oct 2009)
- Eliminate the use of the death penalty for federal crimes. (Nov 2008)
- Thoroughly review sentencing for non-violent crimes. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Katherine Clark on Crime
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Job skills for inmates; plus alternative sentencing. (Nov 1994)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
- Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Bill Keating on Crime
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Go after sexual predators and prosecute sex crimes. (Nov 2010)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Joe Kennedy III on Crime
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Opposes capital punishment. (Oct 2012)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2019)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Jim McGovern on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-3):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Seth Moulton on Crime
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Death penalty not worth risk of killing one innocent person. (Jun 2019)
- Decrease prison populations; focus on rehabilitation. (Sep 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
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Richard Neal on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-2):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Ayanna Pressley on Crime
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Supports message & action of NFL players kneeling in protest. (Sep 2018)
- High minority incarceration rate is modern day slavery. (Aug 2018)
- Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
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John Tierney on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-6):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Richard Tisei on Crime
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Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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- Opposed funding Mass Correctional Legal Services. (Jul 2003)
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Lori Trahan on Crime
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
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Niki Tsongas on Crime
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
- Rated 85% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Steve Grossman on Crime
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Democratic Challenger:
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- No death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber. (Feb 2014)
- 7-year sentence not enough for rogue state lab chemist. (Oct 2013)
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Warren Tolman on Crime
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2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor:
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- Strengthened drunk driving laws; focus on crime prevention. (Nov 2001)
- Strongly against the death penalty. (Nov 2001)
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Bill Weld on Crime
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- Prosecute police for civil rights violations. (Jul 2016)
- Prosecuted organized crime for 7 years in Justice Department. (Jun 2016)
- Opposes weekend furloughs for convicted murderers & rapists. (Oct 1996)
- When we catch the bad guys, we've got to hammer them. (Oct 1996)
- Support death penalty for cop killers. (Apr 1996)
- Tough on taxes, tough on crime. (Aug 1992)
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Elizabeth Warren on Crime
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Racist policing isn't one bad apple; it's structural. (May 2021)
- Stop-and-frisk willfully targeted people of color. (Feb 2020)
- Need to rework the entire criminal justice system. (Feb 2020)
- Criminal liability for corporate execs causing severe harm. (May 2019)
- Must get serious about gun control & background checks. (Apr 2019)
- Criminal justice system is racist front to back. (Aug 2018)
- Supports anti-gang, safe neighborhood initiatives. (Jul 2016)
- Unfair: Kid in trouble for petty theft; CEO steals billions. (Feb 2016)
- Advocates stiff punishment for corporate offenders. (Jan 2016)
- Oppose death penalty but won't fight it for Marathon Bomber. (Jan 2014)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
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Steve Lynch on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-9):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Apr 2013)
- Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
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Ed Markey on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Ban "weapons of war" including tear gas from police use. (Oct 2020)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
- First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
- Defund the police, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Birmingham on Crime
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- Include sexual orientation as basis for hate crimes. (Nov 2001)
- Require police ticketing records, to fight racial profiling. (Nov 2001)
- $21 million for community policing. (Nov 2001)
- Strengthen the arrest warrant system. (Nov 2001)
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Paul Celucci on Crime
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Chris Gabrieli on Crime
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Democratic 2006 Challenger:
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- Opposes death penalty. (Jun 2006)
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Kerry Healey on Crime
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Former GOP 2006 Challenger:
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- Check immigration status when police stop motorists. (Sep 2006)
- Supports death penalty. (Jun 2006)
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Carla Howell on Crime
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Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate:
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- Death penalty OK morally; but don’t trust govt to do it. (Oct 2000)
- Drug prohibition makes crime profitable. (Jan 2000)
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Christy Mihos on Crime
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Former Independent Challenger 2006:
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- Favors the death penalty in Massachusetts. (Jul 2006)
- Supports death penalty. (Jun 2006)
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Shannon O'Brien on Crime
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- DNA “fingerprint” all felons. (Sep 2002)
- Advocates life without parole, but no death penalty. (Feb 2002)
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Robert Reich on Crime
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Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y:
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- Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002)
- Against the death penalty on several grounds. (May 2002)
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Tom Reilly on Crime
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Former Dem. 2006 Challenger:
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- Supports death penalty, but once opposed it. (Jan 2006)
- Crack down on repeat offendors. (Jan 2006)
- Established Community Based Justice crime prevention program. (Jan 2006)
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Mitt Romney on Crime
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Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008):
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- Romney side-by-side against Gingrich, Paul & Santorum. (Mar 2012)
- 1981: Arrested for fishing without a license. (Jan 2012)
- 2002: Supported death penalty although it was long abolished. (Jan 2012)
- Hire private companies to manage our state prisons. (Mar 2010)
- To reduce black on black crime, get more moms and dads. (Nov 2007)
- One Strike, You’re Ours: lifetime GPS tracking. (Jul 2007)
- Reform sentencing process; appeal too-lenient sentences. (Sep 2002)
- Supports death penalty in heinous murders. (Sep 2002)
- Favored mandatory sentencing and three strikes. (Mar 2002)
- Safe streets will be a campaign theme. (Mar 2002)
- Will bring new businesses to urban areas. (Nov 1994)
- Supports death penalty and “three strikes” sentencing. (Oct 1994)
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Grace Ross on Crime
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Former Green Challenger 2006:
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- Opposes capital punishment on human rights & racial grounds. (Jul 2006)
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Jane Swift on Crime
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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- Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
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Peter Blute on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Life imprisonment for repeat sexual predators. (Mar 1994)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Kenneth Chase on Crime
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Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate:
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- Support the use of the death penalty for federal crimes. (Sep 2006)
- Mandatory jail for drugs; stricter white-collar penalties. (Sep 2006)
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Joe Kennedy on Crime
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Democrat (until 1999) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
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Marty Meehan on Crime
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Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
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Joe Moakley on Crime
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Democrat (until 2001) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
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Peter Torkildsen on Crime
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
- More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
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Jeff Beatty on Crime
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Endorsed Jessica's Law to punish sex offenders. (Aug 2008)
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Michael Capuano on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- Supports message but not action of NFL players kneeling. (Sep 2018)
- Criminal justice system is institutional racism. (Aug 2018)
- Voted for terrorist death penalty as part of larger bill. (Nov 2009)
- Death penalty is out of step with progressive Massachusetts. (Nov 2009)
- Opposes the death penalty. (Oct 2009)
- Eliminate the use of the death penalty for federal crimes. (Nov 2008)
- Thoroughly review sentencing for non-violent crimes. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Bill Delahunt on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-10):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Easier access to rape kits, and more rape kit analysis. (Nov 2009)
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Barney Frank on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-4):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 89% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Ted Kennedy on Crime
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Democratic Sr Senator (MA):
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- Survived 1979 assassination attempt in Senate office. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
- Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
- Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
- Rated 57% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
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Paul Kirk on Crime
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| Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009):
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Brian Macdonald on Crime
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports death penalty only for killing officers. (Feb 2006)
- Supports mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Feb 2006)
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Bob Massie on Crime
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Ed O`Reilly on Crime
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Alternative sentencing over mandatory sentencing. (May 2007)
- Opposes death penalty; but believes in states’ rights. (May 2007)
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Jim Ogonowski on Crime
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John Olver on Crime
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Democratic Representative (MA-1):
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- Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
- Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
- Rated 80% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
- Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Harsher sentencing for "pill mill" operators. (Mar 2011)
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Stephen Pagliuca on Crime
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Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009):
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- Opposes death penalty in all cases. (Nov 2009)
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Jack Robinson on Crime
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Republican Challenger for Senate (MA):
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- Voted YES on requiring DNA testing in every death penalty case. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on Three Strikes law. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
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Kevin Scott on Crime
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Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman:
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- Opposes the death penalty. (Jan 2006)
- Child rapists deserve life sentences. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Underwood on Crime
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Opposes the death penalty--there have been too many mistakes. (Aug 2008)
- Three Strikes laws ok, but only for serious crimes. (Aug 2008)
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Setti Warren on Crime
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- More parole instead of privatization of prisons. (Dec 2017)
- Opposes federalization of police. (Jun 2017)
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Jake Auchincloss on Crime
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| Democrat (District 4):
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Mo Cowan on Crime
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Democratic Appointee:
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- Rated 45% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
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Joe L. Kennedy on Crime
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John Kerry on Crime
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Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President:
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- Opposes death penalty except for post 9-11 terrorists. (Jul 2004)
- States should not engage in killing-too many mistakes. (Feb 2004)
- Moratorium on federal executions-only exception is terrorism. (Jan 2004)
- Death penalty for Osama bin Laden. (Dec 2003)
- Bush wants to eliminate federal assistance to local police. (Oct 2003)
- Transnational crime is a national security threat. (Jun 1998)
- Organized transnational crime threatens America. (Jun 1998)
- A state doesn’t honor life by sanctioning killing. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
- Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
- Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
- Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
- Rated 63% by CURE, indicating mixed votes on rehabilitation. (Dec 2000)
- More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
- Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
- Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
- Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
- Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 0% by the NAPO, indicating a police-the-police stance. (Dec 2014)
- Establish an FBI registry of sexual offendors. (Oct 1996)
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Alan Khazei on Crime
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Strongly opposes the death penalty as ineffective & wrong. (Nov 2009)
- Opposes death penalty in all cases. (Nov 2009)
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Alan Khazei on Crime
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Democratic (District 4):
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- Strongly opposes the death penalty as ineffective & wrong. (Nov 2009)
- Opposes death penalty in all cases. (Nov 2009)
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