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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Justin Amash on Principles & Values
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Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger:
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- Don't need same rules from community to community. (May 2020)
- Pushed libertarian ideas into Republican Party. (May 2020)
- Blessing to be born here; this is the best country on Earth. (May 2020)
- Most people are libertarian, not superpartisan & superangry. (Apr 2020)
- Partisanship undercutting our constitutional basis. (Jul 2019)
- People put up with Congress because economy is good. (Jul 2019)
- People want open, honest representation. (Jul 2019)
- Father immigrated as Palestinian refugee. (Jul 2019)
- I've disenchanted and frightened by hyperpartisanship. (Jul 2019)
- Leaving the Republican Party to avoid partisan death spiral. (Jul 2019)
- Amash's call for impeachment condemned by Freedom Caucus. (May 2019)
- Nobody wins in a trade war. (May 2019)
- President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct. (May 2019)
- Mueller Report revealed crimes & violations of public trust. (May 2019)
- Trump obstructed justice despite no Russia collusion. (May 2019)
- Assure America's greatness by recommitting to constitution. (Sep 2011)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Brian Calley on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger for MI Governor:
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James Craig on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Tudor Dixon on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Abdul El-Sayed on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Jennifer Granholm on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor (MI):
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- Aspired to be an actress; appeared on The Dating Game. (Dec 2020)
- Was first female governor 15 years after moving to Michigan. (Dec 2020)
- Supported investigation over Russian collusion. (Dec 2020)
- Embrace diversity: that is American exceptionalism. (Jun 2017)
- There are political solutions to moral problems. (Sep 2015)
- Antidote to negativity and pain: service to others. (Oct 2010)
- Born in Canada; raised in California; elected in Michigan. (Oct 2005)
- Elected Attorney General on slogan, "I'll take your case!". (Oct 2005)
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Mark Schauer on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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Bill Schuette on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor of Michigan:
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- Served 3 terms in Congress & then as state Attorney General. (Jul 2018)
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Rick Snyder on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor:
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- Refuses to answer political organizations' questionnaires. (Nov 2010)
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John Tatar on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan:
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- Individual unalienable rights CANNOT be taken away. (Jul 2018)
- Keep God in the public sphere. (Jul 2018)
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Gretchen Whitmer on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor:
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- Michiganders expect results; impatience is a virtue. (Jan 2020)
- A better Michigan is worth fighting for, we can't wait. (Jan 2017)
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Senate:
MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race
Mike Bouchard on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- 8-point plan: Renewing Michigan’s Economy. (Sep 2006)
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John James on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- From slave to senate candidate in four generations. (May 2020)
- Liberal violence is construed as speech. (May 2020)
- Fight for the Constitution's principles, as written. (Mar 2018)
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Terri Lynn Land on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- AdWatch: Grew up in a trailer park, then managed motels. (Apr 2014)
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Gary Peters on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Family has lived in Oakland County for five generations. (Nov 2008)
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Marcia Squier on Principles & Values
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Green Challenger for MI Senator:
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Debbie Stabenow on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8):
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- Poorest member of the Senate, as measured by net worth. (Sep 2013)
- End the ongoing debate over debates: No Senate debates. (Oct 2012)
- AdWatch: criticized for spending funds borrowed from China. (Feb 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
- A clear choice against failed Bush policies. (Oct 2006)
- 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: United Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Bob Young on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator:
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House:
Justin Amash on Principles & Values
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Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger:
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- Don't need same rules from community to community. (May 2020)
- Pushed libertarian ideas into Republican Party. (May 2020)
- Blessing to be born here; this is the best country on Earth. (May 2020)
- Most people are libertarian, not superpartisan & superangry. (Apr 2020)
- Partisanship undercutting our constitutional basis. (Jul 2019)
- People put up with Congress because economy is good. (Jul 2019)
- People want open, honest representation. (Jul 2019)
- Father immigrated as Palestinian refugee. (Jul 2019)
- I've disenchanted and frightened by hyperpartisanship. (Jul 2019)
- Leaving the Republican Party to avoid partisan death spiral. (Jul 2019)
- Amash's call for impeachment condemned by Freedom Caucus. (May 2019)
- Nobody wins in a trade war. (May 2019)
- President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct. (May 2019)
- Mueller Report revealed crimes & violations of public trust. (May 2019)
- Trump obstructed justice despite no Russia collusion. (May 2019)
- Assure America's greatness by recommitting to constitution. (Sep 2011)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Dan Benishek on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Kerry Bentivolio on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 11):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Jack Bergman on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- I believe the Bible is the true word of God. (Nov 2016)
- Commitment to being the best made most exceptional nation. (Nov 2016)
- Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Mike Bishop on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 8):
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- Uphold the principles of faith, family and freedom. (Sep 2014)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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John Conyers on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-14):
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- Among "10 poorest House members," as measured by assets. (Sep 2013)
- 2004: massive voter irregularities in Ohio gave Bush victory. (Mar 2010)
- 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)
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Dave Curson on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 11):
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Debbie Dingell on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Voted for impeachment because of danger to national security. (Dec 2019)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Bill Huizenga on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Brenda Jones on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Stand up for constituents when not getting their fair share. (Jul 2018)
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Dan Kildee on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Peter Konetchy on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger (District 4):
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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Brenda Lawrence on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 14):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Andy Levin on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 9):
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Sander Levin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-12):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Paul Mitchell on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 10):
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John Moolenaar on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Mike Rogers on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-8):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Mark Schauer on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7):
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Elissa Slotkin on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 8):
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Haley Stevens on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 11):
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Rashida Tlaib on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 13):
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Dave Trott on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Young Gun contender in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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Fred Upton on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Chair of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tim Walberg on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Dave Camp on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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John Dingell on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-15):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Candice Miller on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-10):
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Gary Peters on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14):
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- Family has lived in Oakland County for five generations. (Nov 2008)
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John Engler on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1991-2002):
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- The “Next Michigan”: attitude for the future. (Jan 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
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Spencer Abraham on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Consistent conservative in Senate votes. (Jan 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Eastern Orthodox. (Nov 2000)
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Dick Chrysler on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Nick Smith on Principles & Values
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Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep:
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- Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Nick Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 7):
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- Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jerry Zandstra on Principles & Values
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Former Republican challenger (2006):
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James Barcia on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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Bart Baron on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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David Bonior on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
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Keith Butler on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor:
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- Elected as Republican City Councilor in Democratic Detroit. (Jan 2006)
- Wrote 1992 Republican national platform. (Jan 2006)
- Columnist for Detroit News and regular TV commentator. (Jan 2006)
- Founding pastor of Word of Faith International Church. (Jan 2006)
- Holds theological degree; married 29 years; 3 grown kids. (Jan 2006)
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Hansen Clarke on Principles & Values
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Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13):
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Vernon Ehlers on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (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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Peter Hoekstra on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-2):
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- I will either debate her or an empty chair; it's her choice. (Oct 2012)
- Accused of anti-Chinese racism in Super Bowl TV ad. (Feb 2012)
- AdWatch: It's not racist to note that US funds help China. (Feb 2012)
- Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jack Hoogendyk on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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Dale Kildee on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-5):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Carolyn Kilpatrick on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-13):
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- Son Kwame resigned as Detroit mayor in criminal scandal. (Oct 2005)
- 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 Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Joe Knollenberg on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-9):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Carl Levin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (MI):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 96.0% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
- MI more representative for early primary than IA & NH. (Oct 2005)
- 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 YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Bret McAtee on Principles & Values
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Constitution Party Senate Challenger:
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- Running as US Taxpayers Party, also Constitution Party. (Jan 2006)
- Awaken benumbed people from their moral torpor. (Jan 2006)
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Mike Nikitin on Principles & Values
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Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger:
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Lynn Nancy Rivers on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
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Leonard Schwartz on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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Joe Schwarz on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Bart Stupak on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MI-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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Scotty Boman on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Promote Libertarian ideals of Peace, Liberty, and Prosperity. (Jun 2008)
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Randy Hekman on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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Peter Hoekstra on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-2):
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- I will either debate her or an empty chair; it's her choice. (Oct 2012)
- Accused of anti-Chinese racism in Super Bowl TV ad. (Feb 2012)
- AdWatch: It's not racist to note that US funds help China. (Feb 2012)
- Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Peter Konetchy on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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Lisa McClain on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 10):
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Thad McCotter on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MI-11):
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- Our American Dream is endangered, economically & militarily. (Jul 2011)
- GOP must honor Tea Party, or they'll make a third party. (Jul 2011)
- T-Mac: studies philosophy; plays guitar. (Feb 2011)
- 2006: Republican majority governed too ideologically. (Feb 2011)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Peter Meijer on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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Debbie Stabenow on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8):
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- Poorest member of the Senate, as measured by net worth. (Sep 2013)
- End the ongoing debate over debates: No Senate debates. (Oct 2012)
- AdWatch: criticized for spending funds borrowed from China. (Feb 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
- A clear choice against failed Bush policies. (Oct 2006)
- 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: United Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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