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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

John B. King on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for John B. King on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rushern Baker on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rushern Baker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maya Cummings on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Maryland governor: Click here for Maya Cummings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Delaney on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • Obama was right on supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Jul 2019)
  • We missed opportunity; rejoin CPTPP (Pacific Trade 2.0). (Jul 2019)
  • Supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports trade but government must help those it has hurt. (Dec 2018)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
Robin Ficker on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Robin Ficker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Franchot on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Peter Franchot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doug Gansler on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Doug Gansler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Hogan on Free Trade
Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender: Click here for Larry Hogan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ashwani Jain on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Ashwani Jain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Jealous on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for Ben Jealous on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kelly M. Schulz on Free Trade
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Kelly M. Schulz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Madaleno on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Madaleno on other issues.
  • Preference for American-made goods in state procurement. (Jun 2018)
Thomas Perez on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Perez on other issues.
  • TPP learned from past to protect the American worker. (Jul 2016)
  • Go after Chinese companies dumping steel here in the US. (Jun 2016)
Shawn Quinn on Free Trade
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shawn Quinn on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (May 2018)
Alec Ross on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Alec Ross on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Tony Campbell on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator: Click here for Tony Campbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Benjamin Cardin on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers. (Oct 2001)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Richard Douglas on Free Trade
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Richard Douglas on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donna Edwards on Free Trade
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Sam Faddis on Free Trade
Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Faddis on other issues.
  • Let's revise our trade deals and bring our jobs back home. (May 2017)
Margaret Flowers on Free Trade
Green Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Margaret Flowers on other issues.
  • Movement against corporate rigged trade agreements like TPP. (Feb 2016)
Chelsea Manning on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for Chelsea Manning on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Steele on Free Trade
Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Steele on other issues.
  • Led trade mission to Ghana and South Africa. (Oct 2006)
Kathy Szeliga on Free Trade
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Szeliga on other issues.
  • Support TPP to expand free trade with Pacific nations. (Sep 2016)
Chris Van Hollen on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • I oppose TPP; but look at each trade deal individually. (Mar 2015)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Arvin Vohra on Free Trade
Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Arvin Vohra on other issues.
  • Eliminate all tariffs, sanctions, & trade restrictions. (Mar 2018)
  • Make trade with countries, not war. (Feb 2018)

House:

Anthony Brown on Free Trade
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anthony Brown on other issues.
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Elijah Cummings on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-7): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Elijah Cummings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
John Delaney on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • Obama was right on supporting Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Jul 2019)
  • We missed opportunity; rejoin CPTPP (Pacific Trade 2.0). (Jul 2019)
  • Supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports trade but government must help those it has hurt. (Dec 2018)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
Andy Harris on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andy Harris on other issues.
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Steny Hoyer on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Steny Hoyer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 22% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Jamie Raskin on Free Trade
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jamie Raskin on other issues.
  • Support only free trade deals that are fair and balanced. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Dutch Ruppersberger on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dutch Ruppersberger on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 25% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
John Sarbanes on Free Trade
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Sarbanes on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
David Trone on Free Trade
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Trone on other issues.
  • Grow economy through fair trade agreements, not trade war. (Oct 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Ehrlich on Free Trade
Republican Governor and Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers. (Oct 2001)
Martin O`Malley on Free Trade
Democratic Presidential candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martin O`Malley on other issues.
  • Will only back agreements negotiated openly, unlike TPP. (Oct 2015)
  • Opposing bad trade deals like TPP is just common sense. (Apr 2015)
  • Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
  • Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
Ian Schlakman on Free Trade
Green Party candidate for President 2010: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ian Schlakman on other issues.
  • Don't expand free trade. (Aug 2018)
Barbara Mikulski on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Mikulski on other issues.
  • Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Donna Edwards on Free Trade
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Chris Van Hollen on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • I oppose TPP; but look at each trade deal individually. (Mar 2015)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Parris Glendening on Free Trade
Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Parris Glendening on other issues.
  • Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on other issues.
    No stance on record.
E.J. Pipkin on Free Trade
2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for E.J. Pipkin on other issues.
  • Supports NAFTA and WTO. (Aug 2004)
  • Human rights in trade agreements but not worker rights. (Aug 2004)
William Capps on Free Trade
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for William Capps on other issues.
  • End NAFTA; tariffs against China. (Sep 2011)
  • Manufacture base has lost jobs to trade. (Jul 2011)
Robert Ehrlich on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers. (Oct 2001)
Wayne Gilchrest on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MD-1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Gilchrest on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 63% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Frank Kratovil on Free Trade
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for Frank Kratovil on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kweisi Mfume on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Wants trade with China with checks and balances. (May 2020)
  • Base trade on human rights; allow retaliatory tariffs. (Nov 2004)
Connie Morella on Free Trade
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Connie Morella on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
Paul Sarbanes on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Paul Sarbanes on other issues.
  • Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Rated 25% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Corrogan Vaughn on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corrogan Vaughn on other issues.
  • Supports retaliatory tarriffs; opposes Fast Track. (Nov 2000)
Daniel Vovak on Free Trade
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Vovak on other issues.
  • Favor trade, but not be blind to burden on manufacturing. (Jul 2006)
Eric Wargotz on Free Trade
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Eric Wargotz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Wynn on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MD-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Albert Wynn on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 28% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Kevin Zeese on Free Trade
Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Zeese on other issues.
  • Renegotiate to protect labor rights. (Jun 2006)
  • Big business trade agreements hurt democracy and sovereignty. (Jun 2006)
Roscoe Bartlett on Free Trade
Republican Representative (MD-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Roscoe Bartlett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Dan Bongino on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Support and expand free trade to grow economy. (Apr 2012)
Benjamin Cardin on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Maintain anti-dumping restrictions against foreign importers. (Oct 2001)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Kweisi Mfume on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Wants trade with China with checks and balances. (May 2020)
  • Base trade on human rights; allow retaliatory tariffs. (Nov 2004)
Rob Sobhani on Free Trade
Independent Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Sobhani on other issues.
  • Free and fair trade plus multilateralism. (Oct 2012)
  • Create good-paying jobs by increasing trade. (Aug 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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