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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
John B. King on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Teacher, administrator, Obama's Secretary of Education. (Apr 2021)
- A progressive problem solver; work to expand opportunity. (Apr 2021)
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Rushern Baker on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Maya Cummings on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Maryland governor:
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John Delaney on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
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- Platform of real solutions, not impossible promises. (Jul 2019)
- We win on reality instead of fairy-tale economics. (Jul 2019)
- Real solutions, not impossible promises. (Jun 2019)
- America used to do things; let's get back to those roots. (Jun 2019)
- Trump could be prosecuted, but it's not an issue for voters. (Jun 2019)
- Independently wealthy but grew up in a blue collar family. (Mar 2019)
- The enemy is hyper-partisan politics. (May 2018)
- No persuasive data to suggest embracing socialism. (May 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Robin Ficker on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Was noted NBA heckler; they responded with "Ficker rule". (Oct 2018)
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Peter Franchot on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Measure commitment not by money spent, but results we demand. (Feb 2021)
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Doug Gansler on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Larry Hogan on Principles & Values
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Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender:
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- Return to the party of Lincoln and Reagan. (Jan 2021)
- Return GOP to its roots, become a bigger tent. (Dec 2020)
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Ashwani Jain on Principles & Values
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Ben Jealous on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- Background rooted in civil rights and social justice. (Jun 2018)
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Kelly M. Schulz on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Served in House of Delegates and as Labor Secretary. (Apr 2021)
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Richard Madaleno on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- Social justice for all people. (Jun 2018)
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Thomas Perez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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- Trump 2016 Russian collusion was unprecedented treachery. (Apr 2018)
- Invest in grassroots every-Zip-code strategy. (Feb 2017)
- First Latino elected to the Montgomery County Council. (Feb 2016)
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Shawn Quinn on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Opposes God in the public sphere. (May 2018)
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Alec Ross on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Senate:
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Tony Campbell on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator:
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Benjamin Cardin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 97.2% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Would have voted against the Alito nomination. (Oct 2006)
- We need to change the direction of Washington DC. (Oct 2006)
- Steele was hand-selected by George Bush. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Richard Douglas on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Donna Edwards on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Sam Faddis on Principles & Values
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| Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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Margaret Flowers on Principles & Values
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| Green Senate candidate:
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Chelsea Manning on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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Michael Steele on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.:
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- If you're not ready to listen, you will never learn. (Apr 2021)
- Religion set how I come to view and experience the world. (Apr 2021)
- Trump turned GOP from honorable party to personality cult. (Aug 2020)
- Vote against Republicans who oppose conservative principles. (Jan 2010)
- Reach minorities by demonstrating concern for their issues. (Jan 2010)
- Proud to be a Republican and not running away from the party. (Oct 2006)
- Campaigns are about the man, not just about the issues. (Oct 2006)
- For Cardin to call himself a change agent is laughable. (Oct 2006)
- Cardin was hand-selected by Rep. Steny Hoyer. (Oct 2006)
- Knew difference between having dollars & having values. (Oct 2005)
- Independent-minded bridge between two parties. (Oct 2005)
- Empower people, instead of empowering government. (Oct 2005)
- Studied for priesthood and briefly took vows at a monastery. (Feb 2005)
- Suffered thrown Oreos during Lt. Gov. race. (Feb 2005)
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Kathy Szeliga on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Chris Van Hollen on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Arvin Vohra on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair:
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- Government out of matters of conscience & God. (Mar 2018)
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Anthony Brown on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Oct 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Elijah Cummings on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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John Delaney on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
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- Platform of real solutions, not impossible promises. (Jul 2019)
- We win on reality instead of fairy-tale economics. (Jul 2019)
- Real solutions, not impossible promises. (Jun 2019)
- America used to do things; let's get back to those roots. (Jun 2019)
- Trump could be prosecuted, but it's not an issue for voters. (Jun 2019)
- Independently wealthy but grew up in a blue collar family. (Mar 2019)
- The enemy is hyper-partisan politics. (May 2018)
- No persuasive data to suggest embracing socialism. (May 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Andy Harris on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Steny Hoyer on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-5):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jamie Raskin on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Dutch Ruppersberger on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-2):
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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John Sarbanes on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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David Trone on Principles & Values
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Robert Ehrlich on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor and Senate Challenger:
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Martin O`Malley on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential candidate:
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- Don't give up our freedoms for a promise of security. (Dec 2015)
- Democrats don't denigrate women or immigrants or Muslims. (Oct 2015)
- Look at my actions as governor, not my approval rating. (Mar 2015)
- History celebrates courage, not triangulation. (Mar 2015)
- Fundraising via O'Say Can You See PAC. (May 2014)
- American dream requires modern investments in middle class. (Sep 2012)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
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Ian Schlakman on Principles & Values
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Green Party candidate for President 2010:
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- Opposes keeping God in the public sphere. (Aug 2018)
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Barbara Mikulski on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 96% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- 3 C's for Senators: Colleagues; Committees; & Constituents. (Dec 2000)
- Pledges not to campaign against GOP women Senate candidates. (Dec 2000)
- BAM's principles: Listen to people; no Washington-speak. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Donna Edwards on Principles & Values
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Chris Van Hollen on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Parris Glendening on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- Build on Glendening’s accomplishments, with different focus. (May 2002)
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E.J. Pipkin on Principles & Values
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2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator:
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- Work hard to achieve the American Dream. (Jan 2004)
- Campaign platform-economy, education, and environment. (Jan 2004)
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William Capps on Principles & Values
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Robert Ehrlich on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Wayne Gilchrest on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MD-1):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Frank Kratovil on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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Kweisi Mfume on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Democratic establishment rejects; Joe Trippi supports him. (Feb 2006)
- First to announce after Sarbanes’ retirement. (Feb 2006)
- A bachelor with six children (one adopted). (Feb 2006)
- Turned around his life in his early 20s; elected at 31. (Feb 2006)
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Connie Morella on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 8):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Paul Sarbanes on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Greek Orthodox. (Nov 2000)
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Corrogan Vaughn on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Born in Virginia; raised in Baltimore. (Aug 2007)
- Diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1990. (Aug 2007)
- Commander-in-Chief should be about People And Principles. (Aug 2007)
- Experienced as faith-based leader. (Nov 2006)
- Co-hosted two political radio shows in Maryland. (Nov 2006)
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Daniel Vovak on Principles & Values
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Eric Wargotz on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Lost 2010 election 1.14 million votes to 655,666. (Jul 2011)
- Traditional American Values & respect God. (Jul 2010)
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Albert Wynn on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MD-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
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Kevin Zeese on Principles & Values
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Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger:
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- Both Cardin & Steele are hand-selected & won’t change things. (Oct 2006)
- Represents three parties & the people, not moneyed interests. (Oct 2006)
- Running a campaign of, by and for the people. (Jun 2006)
- Focusing on peace, justice, democracy and prosperity. (Jan 2006)
- Member of Green, Populist, and Libertarian parties. (Jan 2006)
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Roscoe Bartlett on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MD-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Dan Bongino on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- You're not vanquished until you consider yourself defeated. (Feb 2021)
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Benjamin Cardin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 97.2% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Would have voted against the Alito nomination. (Oct 2006)
- We need to change the direction of Washington DC. (Oct 2006)
- Steele was hand-selected by George Bush. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Kweisi Mfume on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Democratic establishment rejects; Joe Trippi supports him. (Feb 2006)
- First to announce after Sarbanes’ retirement. (Feb 2006)
- A bachelor with six children (one adopted). (Feb 2006)
- Turned around his life in his early 20s; elected at 31. (Feb 2006)
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Rob Sobhani on Principles & Values
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Independent Challenger:
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- Ran in Republican Senate primary in 1992 and 2002. (Oct 2012)
- OpEd: Major-party candidates afraid of debating Sobhani. (Oct 2012)
- I'll keep my promises or I won't run for a second term. (Oct 2012)
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