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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danielle Allen on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Rebuild democracy with early voting & mail-in voting. (Jan 2022)
- Democracy is about working, deciding, acting together. (Jun 2021)
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Charlie Baker on Government Reform
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Republican Governor:
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- Automatic voter registration via RMV and MassHealth. (Aug 2018)
- Declined to sign "People's Pledge" against outside PAC ads. (Oct 2014)
- More campaign finance disclosure but remove union exemptions. (Sep 2014)
- Supports open meeting law: make legislative debate public. (Sep 2014)
- $500 donor limit is crazy; it's suppression of free speech. (Dec 2013)
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Don Berwick on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Enhance Super PAC donor disclosure and boost donation limits. (Sep 2014)
- Fight overturn or repeal Citizens United. (Feb 2014)
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Sonia Chang-Diaz on Government Reform
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Martha Coakley on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger :
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- Fined for violating campaign finance laws. (Sep 2014)
- Paid $17,000 fine for using state vehicle for campaigning. (Sep 2014)
- Enhance Super PAC donor disclosure and boost donation limits. (Sep 2014)
- Promises to disavow super PAC money even if rivals don't. (Sep 2014)
- Current FEC reporting on donors & meetings is enough. (Dec 2009)
- Democracy's promise based on government working well for all. (Sep 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Term limits for U. S. Senate; no career politicians. (Feb 2018)
- More public access; more checks on state spending. (Oct 2017)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Ben Downing on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Allow online voter registration, early voting, vote by mail. (Jan 2014)
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Jay Gonzalez on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Special interests and big money have no place in elections. (Dec 2017)
- Strong campaign finance policies ensure democracy's promise. (Dec 2017)
- Supports same-day voter registration. (Feb 2017)
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Jesse Gordon on Government Reform
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Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org:
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- Reform campaign finance to stop protecting incumbents. (Jul 2017)
- Why require in-person voting? Why register? Why Tuesday? (Jul 2017)
- Supports “judicial activism”; judges should be subjective. (Apr 2000)
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Lawrence Lessig on Government Reform
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Democrat for President:
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- Voter vouchers: matching funds for federal campaigns. (Sep 2015)
- Referendum president: pass voting reform, then step down. (Sep 2015)
- Automatic voter registration; make election day a holiday. (Sep 2015)
- Ranked Choice Voting: end political gerrymandering. (Sep 2015)
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Bob Massie on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor:
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- Organized people can beat organized money. (Dec 2017)
- Rigged political system addressed by democratic engagement. (Jun 2017)
- Supports same-day voter registration. (Feb 2017)
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Tom Menino on Government Reform
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| Mayor of Boston:
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Seth Moulton on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
- End secret contributions that buy support in Congress. (Sep 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Oct 2019)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Deval Patrick on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender:
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- Democracy Agenda: first legislative package as president. (Feb 2020)
- Allow online voter registration, early voting, vote by mail. (May 2014)
- To be in the leadership business, govern for the long-term. (Jan 2014)
- Show up & vote, to claim a stake in government. (Apr 2011)
- 2007: Deny myth that government only serves the powerful. (Aug 2008)
- Limit campaign donations. (Nov 2006)
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Karyn Polito on Government Reform
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Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep):
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- Fight corrupt Beacon Hill culture; no legislative pay raises. (Nov 2010)
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Richard Tisei on Government Reform
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| Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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Marty Walsh on Government Reform
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Secretary of Labor:
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- We take voting rights and voting access seriously in Boston. (Aug 2020)
- Voter intimidation against the law & won't be tolerated. (Mar 2018)
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Setti Warren on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Supports automatic voter registration. (Dec 2017)
- Public records laws for open and transparent governing. (Jun 2017)
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Dan Wolf on Government Reform
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Senate:
MA 2020: 2020 MA Senatorial race
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Shiva Ayyadurai on Government Reform
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Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew):
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- Pledges to serve one term, not focus on re-election. (Jun 2020)
- We need term limits against lobbyists & career politician. (Jul 2017)
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Martha Coakley on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Fined for violating campaign finance laws. (Sep 2014)
- Paid $17,000 fine for using state vehicle for campaigning. (Sep 2014)
- Enhance Super PAC donor disclosure and boost donation limits. (Sep 2014)
- Promises to disavow super PAC money even if rivals don't. (Sep 2014)
- Current FEC reporting on donors & meetings is enough. (Dec 2009)
- Democracy's promise based on government working well for all. (Sep 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Term limits for U. S. Senate; no career politicians. (Feb 2018)
- More public access; more checks on state spending. (Oct 2017)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Gabriel Gomez on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- No anti-ad pledge; my only pledge is to Constitution. (May 2013)
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Brian Herr on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Reduce non-military federal workforce by 15% via attrition. (Feb 2014)
- If we want new ideas, send new people, via term limits. (Feb 2014)
- If we want new ideas in Washington, we must send new people. (Feb 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Joe Kennedy III on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Supports People's Pledge: no outside PAC spending. (Feb 2020)
- Proposed pledge to limit spending from outside groups. (Nov 2019)
- Necessary regulations costs are crippling. (Nov 2013)
- Citizens United decision should be reversed. (Oct 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (May 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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John Kingston on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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- Washington is broken: term limits for members of Congress. (Feb 2018)
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Beth Lindstrom on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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- For Congressional term limits. (Oct 2017)
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Shannon Liss-Riordan on Government Reform
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Activist to register new voters. (Jan 2020)
- Pledge to limit campaign spending from outside groups. (Nov 2019)
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Ed Markey on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Ok with outside PAC ads, if positive ads. (Feb 2020)
- Authored laws on Telecomm, insider trading, and Alzheimers. (Jun 2013)
- 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 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)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Kevin O`Connor on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Every vote must count; make ballots more accessible. (Oct 2020)
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Bruce Skarin on Government Reform
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Independent Challenger:
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- Campaign finance reform to end pervasive corruption. (Feb 2014)
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Heidi Wellman on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Oppose making voter registration easier. (Mar 2018)
- Term limits for US Congress. (Oct 2017)
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Michael Capuano on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- If meetings are made public, people will not visit Senators. (Dec 2009)
- Authored bill establishing Office of Congressional Ethics. (Oct 2009)
- Balanced budget, yes; but during deficit, no. (Nov 2008)
- Public funding when opponent is self-financed millionaires. (Nov 2008)
- 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 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)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2018)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Katherine Clark on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Limit all campaign donations, and limit spending. (Nov 1994)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2014)
- 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)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Bill Keating on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Forced MA Senate President to accept term limits. (Nov 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Dec 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Joe Kennedy III on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Supports People's Pledge: no outside PAC spending. (Feb 2020)
- Proposed pledge to limit spending from outside groups. (Nov 2019)
- Necessary regulations costs are crippling. (Nov 2013)
- Citizens United decision should be reversed. (Oct 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (May 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jim McGovern on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-3):
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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 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)
- Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Rules 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)
- 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. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Seth Moulton on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
- End secret contributions that buy support in Congress. (Sep 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Oct 2019)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Richard Neal on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-2):
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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 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)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Apr 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Ayanna Pressley on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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John Tierney on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-6):
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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 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)
- 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. (Mar 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2014)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
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Richard Tisei on Government Reform
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Lori Trahan on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Ambitious campaign finance and voting reform plan. (Oct 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Niki Tsongas on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Reduce the salary of Members of Congress. (Jan 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. (Jan 2017)
- 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)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Steve Grossman on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Enhance Super PAC donor disclosure and boost donation limits. (Sep 2014)
- Give people a reason to participate in politics again. (Dec 2001)
- Low voter participation is a “national disgrace”. (Mar 1999)
- Use mail-in voting, and vote over several days. (Mar 1999)
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Warren Tolman on Government Reform
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2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor:
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- Campaign finance reform are priorities. (Nov 2001)
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Bill Weld on Government Reform
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- Accepts donations from individuals and PACs. (Sep 2019)
- Blow up unnecessary state agencies. (Feb 2019)
- Supports term limits; they bring in fresh blood. (Oct 1996)
- Reinvent ourselves from failed dogmas of big government. (Jan 1996)
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Elizabeth Warren on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Vote by mail is an easy solution to pandemic restrictions. (Apr 2020)
- AG takes loyalty oath to Constitution, not president. (Feb 2020)
- FactCheck: prolific past presence with high-dollar donors. (Feb 2020)
- Now, our government is corrupt, works for rich only. (Feb 2020)
- Current election financing system favors rich. (Feb 2020)
- I've done 100,000 selfies, at no cost for each handshake. (Dec 2019)
- Million-dollar donors shouldn't get ambassadorships. (Nov 2019)
- End lobbying as we know it. (Nov 2019)
- The elephant in the room is how campaigns are financed. (Oct 2019)
- Pass Equality Act in Senate with more Dems or end filibuster. (Oct 2019)
- End corruption of government by corporations & billionaires. (Sep 2019)
- Why run for president to say what we can't do? (Jul 2019)
- Constitutional Amendment to protect the right to vote. (Apr 2019)
- Reduce influence of lobbyists, end "revolving door". (Apr 2019)
- Every vote matters: so abolish the Electoral College. (Apr 2019)
- Fight voter suppression; abolish Electoral College. (Mar 2019)
- Supports a lifetime ban on officials becoming lobbyists. (Aug 2018)
- Electing judges is a slippery slope to judges for sale. (Apr 2017)
- OpEd: Bullies regulated companies into donation disclosure. (Nov 2014)
- It's THEIR money & power against OUR voices & votes. (May 2014)
- Instead of voter suppression, do everything to help register. (Apr 2014)
- Overcome Wall Street's lobbyists & Congress' dirty tricks. (Dec 2011)
- Congress must represent the people and be held accountable. (Apr 2010)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Sep 2017)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Steve Lynch on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-9):
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- Serves on commerce, ethics, and rules committees. (May 2001)
- 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)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- 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. (Feb 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 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)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Ed Markey on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Ok with outside PAC ads, if positive ads. (Feb 2020)
- Authored laws on Telecomm, insider trading, and Alzheimers. (Jun 2013)
- 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 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)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Tom Birmingham on Government Reform
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| Democratic Challenger 2002:
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Paul Celucci on Government Reform
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| Former Republican Governor (1999-2001):
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Chris Gabrieli on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2006 Challenger:
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Kerry Healey on Government Reform
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| Former GOP 2006 Challenger:
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Carla Howell on Government Reform
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Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate:
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- Limit government to constitutional functions. (Sep 2000)
- Shrink government enough to end income tax. (Jul 2000)
- Libertarian government is bare-essentials small government. (Jan 2000)
- Supports term limits; 12 years for herself. (Jan 2000)
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Christy Mihos on Government Reform
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Former Independent Challenger 2006:
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- Supports public financing of elections. (Jul 2006)
- Would pursue strict campaign finance reform. (Jun 2006)
- Set aside 40% of tax revenues for local aid. (Jun 2006)
- $1B shifted from special-interest projects to local aid. (Jun 2006)
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Shannon O'Brien on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- Will hold state accountable for revenue and spending. (Feb 2002)
- Passed whistle-blower law; restored Treasury after scandal. (Dec 2001)
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Robert Reich on Government Reform
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Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y:
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- There can be no "free market" without government. (May 2016)
- Citizens United means deepest pockets get the loudest voices. (May 2016)
- There can be no "free market" without government. (May 2016)
- Citizens United means deepest pockets get the loudest voices. (May 2016)
- End revolving door between regulators and companies. (May 2016)
- Politicians subjected to more lobbying & money than in past. (Sep 2008)
- Cut wasteful programs, start with across-the-board 3% cuts. (Sep 2002)
- Establish satellite governor’s office in Berkshire County. (Apr 2002)
- Money corrupts politics subtly. (Feb 2002)
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Tom Reilly on Government Reform
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| Former Dem. 2006 Challenger:
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Mitt Romney on Government Reform
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Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008):
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- If we're going to have unity, we need accountability. (Jan 2021)
- Regulation is essential; but it's excessive and outdated. (Oct 2012)
- Regulatory cap: Repeal outdated regulations to make new ones. (Sep 2012)
- FactCheck: Ryan more liberal than Romney on campaign finance. (Aug 2012)
- Earmark system is broken; ban them with line-item veto. (Feb 2012)
- Make government simpler, smaller, and smarter. (Jan 2012)
- 2004: Disallowed from appointing Kerry's Senate successor. (Nov 2011)
- I didn't inhale while governor; government is too big. (Sep 2011)
- 1994: campaign spending limits and the abolition of PACs. (Jun 2011)
- 2002: publicly fund campaigns; 2008: repeal McCain-Feingold. (Jun 2011)
- Measure American success by series of cyclical indicators. (Mar 2010)
- Dynamic regulations: forward-looking & consistently applied. (Mar 2010)
- 1960s large donors avoided union influence in politics. (Mar 2010)
- GovWatch: 1994: advocated spending limit on elections. (Feb 2008)
- Washington thinks “action” means committee meetings & Bills. (Feb 2008)
- Must know how America works, not just how Washington works. (Feb 2008)
- Use my own money in a campaign to try and change the US. (Jan 2008)
- Not concerned about voters on his campaign self-contribution. (Jan 2008)
- Washington is broken due to insider lobbyists & politicians. (Jan 2008)
- McCain-Feingold hurt our party and hurt the First Amendment. (Jan 2008)
- Signing statements are an important presidential practice. (Dec 2007)
- Focus on global Jihad, immigration, tax cut, and healthcare. (Dec 2007)
- Line-item veto can & should pass constitutional muster. (Oct 2007)
- FactCheck: 844 line item vetoes; but over 700 overridden. (Oct 2007)
- FactCheck: Romney had 700 line-item vetoes, President cannot. (Jun 2007)
- Never pardoned anyone as governor, but might pardon Libby. (Jun 2007)
- McCain-Feingold law prevents free speech in campaigns. (May 2007)
- Open document policy overcame SLOC obfuscation & scandal. (Aug 2004)
- Balanced budget amendment and line-item veto. (Mar 2002)
- Trickle-down government is not the answer. (Oct 2012)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Mixed vote on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Grace Ross on Government Reform
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Former Green Challenger 2006:
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- Voting rights for people, not monied interests. (Jun 2006)
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Jane Swift on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Peter Blute on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- 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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Kenneth Chase on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate:
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- Support public taxpayer funding for federal campaigns. (Sep 2006)
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Joe Kennedy on Government Reform
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| Democrat (until 1999) (District 8):
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Marty Meehan on Government Reform
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Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5):
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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 NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES 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 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)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
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Joe Moakley on Government Reform
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Democrat (until 2001) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Peter Torkildsen on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- 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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Jeff Beatty on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Michael Capuano on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- If meetings are made public, people will not visit Senators. (Dec 2009)
- Authored bill establishing Office of Congressional Ethics. (Oct 2009)
- Balanced budget, yes; but during deficit, no. (Nov 2008)
- Public funding when opponent is self-financed millionaires. (Nov 2008)
- 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 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)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Apr 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2018)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Bill Delahunt on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-10):
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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 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)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
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Barney Frank on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-4):
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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 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)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- 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)
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Ted Kennedy on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (MA):
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- 1969: Reject Supreme Court nominations on basis of ideology. (Sep 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- 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)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Paul Kirk on Government Reform
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| Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009):
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Brian Macdonald on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Bob Massie on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- Organized people can beat organized money. (Dec 2017)
- Rigged political system addressed by democratic engagement. (Jun 2017)
- Supports same-day voter registration. (Feb 2017)
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Ed O`Reilly on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- 2000 Bush-Gore decision interfered with states’ rights. (May 2007)
- We should have government funded elections. (May 2007)
- Kerry should have used campaign funds to fight Ohio fraud. (May 2007)
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Jim Ogonowski on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Kerry is an out-of-touch insider; Washington is broken. (Jan 2008)
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John Olver on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MA-1):
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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 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)
- Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
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Stephen Pagliuca on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009):
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- Limit on personal money allowed in an election. (Nov 2009)
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Jack Robinson on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger for Senate (MA):
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- Voted NO 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 NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Kevin Scott on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman:
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- Lobbyists have too much control over federal government. (Jun 2006)
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Bob Underwood on Government Reform
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Laws about political expenditures do not work. (Aug 2008)
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Setti Warren on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- Supports automatic voter registration. (Dec 2017)
- Public records laws for open and transparent governing. (Jun 2017)
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Jake Auchincloss on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mo Cowan on Government Reform
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Joe L. Kennedy on Government Reform
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| Libertarian Senate challenger:
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John Kerry on Government Reform
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Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President:
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- Won't overstep climate role with State Department. (Dec 2020)
- FactCheck: Yes, Kerry was absent from Senate 76% in 2003. (Oct 2004)
- FactCheck: Kerry passed more than 5 bills, but less than 56. (Oct 2004)
- Every vote must be counted. (Jan 2004)
- Only Senator elected 4 times without a dime of PAC money. (Jun 2003)
- Flag and patriotism belong to all Americans. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- 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)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Make Election Day a national holiday. (Aug 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Post earmarks on the Internet before voting on them. (Jan 2006)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Alan Khazei on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Include senior opportunities in Serve America Act. (Dec 2009)
- Organized successful "Save AmeriCorps" coalition. (Oct 2009)
- Special interests pollute our politics: end PAC money. (Oct 2009)
- Refuses PAC money and lobbyist campaign donations. (Sep 2009)
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Alan Khazei on Government Reform
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Democratic (District 4):
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- Include senior opportunities in Serve America Act. (Dec 2009)
- Organized successful "Save AmeriCorps" coalition. (Oct 2009)
- Special interests pollute our politics: end PAC money. (Oct 2009)
- Refuses PAC money and lobbyist campaign donations. (Sep 2009)
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