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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Education
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DFL:
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- Close opportunity gap between "haves" & "have-nots". (Feb 2009)
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Mark Dayton on Education
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Invest in education before tax cuts for millionaires. (May 2015)
- Education begins early in life, & continues throughout life. (Feb 2013)
- Restore $240M for higher ed, but still lowest since 1981. (Feb 2013)
- Make college tuition fully tax deductible. (Nov 2000)
- 40% more for special education; plus easier college loans. (Jul 2000)
- More funding for progressive public school programs. (Jul 1998)
- Vouchers undermine our educational system. (Nov 2000)
- Vouchers take precious tax dollars from public schools. (Jul 2000)
- Public schools are doing a good job; need more money. (Jul 1998)
- Supports charter schools, opposed to vouchers. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 82% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Matt Dean on Education
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- $400M for early childhood & K-12 education instead of $606M. (Apr 2015)
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Scott Jensen on Education
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Reopen schools instead of catering to teacher's unions. (May 2021)
- Give parents the ability to pick the best school for kids. (May 2021)
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Jeff Johnson on Education
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Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Don't increase funding for low-income early education. (Oct 2018)
- Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs. (Sep 2018)
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Amy Klobuchar on Education
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Free college isn't enough; also 2-year degrees & plumbers. (Jan 2020)
- Let graduates refinance loans at a better rate. (Jul 2019)
- Boost teacher pay. (Jul 2019)
- An infrastructure plan that includes schools. (Jul 2019)
- Magic genie could fix college cost; I'd focus on Pell Grants. (Jun 2019)
- Address student debt in ways beyond free college. (Apr 2019)
- Loan forgiveness for those taking public service jobs. (Apr 2019)
- I am not for free four-year college for all. (Feb 2019)
- Free community college; expand Pell Grants. (Feb 2019)
- No Child Left Behind is an unfunded mandate. (Jan 2006)
- Expand early childhood education opportunities. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Make two years of community college free. (Mar 2018)
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Tina Liebling on Education
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Fully fund our public education system at the state level. (May 2017)
- Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options. (May 2017)
- Invest more in early childhood and K-12 education. (Apr 2015)
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Erin Murphy on Education
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DFL:
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- Invest more in early childhood and K-12 education. (Apr 2015)
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Mike Murphy on Education
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. (Feb 2021)
- Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. (Feb 2021)
- Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. (Feb 2021)
- Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. (Feb 2021)
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Rebecca Otto on Education
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- No tax dollars for private schools. (Nov 2017)
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Tim Pawlenty on Education
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Republican MN Governor:
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- Pro-school choice policies; including pro-charter laws. (May 2011)
- Let school districts decide on teaching intelligent design. (May 2011)
- Parents should have educational options, like home schooling. (Feb 2011)
- 1991: lengthening the school year for high schoolers. (May 2010)
- 3R solution: Rigor, Relevance, & Results for high schools. (May 2010)
- Require Pledge of Allegiance in public schools. (Nov 2006)
- Student standards & teacher standards. (Oct 2002)
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Tina Smith on Education
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- More funding for emergency loans, financial aid & grants. (Nov 2018)
- School vouchers create a 2-tiered education system. (Nov 2018)
- Free all-day kindergarten. (Jul 2014)
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Lori Swanson on Education
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Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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- Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support. (Jul 2018)
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Tim Walz on Education
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Democrat:
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- Reform school financing, reflect diverse student body. (Mar 2021)
- 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions. (Oct 2018)
- Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state. (Oct 2018)
- Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. (May 2017)
- Student Non-Discrimination Act: address anti-gay bullying. (May 2017)
- Vouchers for public schools; tax incentives for college. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Education
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Republican challenger:
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- Oppose nationwide Common Core standards. (Jul 2014)
- Oppose Common Core's centralized federal oversight. (Feb 2014)
- Resident tuition rates for immigrants if they follow rules. (Feb 2013)
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Karin Housley on Education
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- More students should opt for two-year colleges. (Nov 2018)
- I'm a school choice person. (Nov 2018)
- Work together to improve the public school system. (May 2018)
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Heather Johnson on Education
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Right to education includes school choice. (Aug 2014)
- Common Core is unconstitutional, and also underhanded. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Education
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Free college isn't enough; also 2-year degrees & plumbers. (Jan 2020)
- Let graduates refinance loans at a better rate. (Jul 2019)
- Boost teacher pay. (Jul 2019)
- An infrastructure plan that includes schools. (Jul 2019)
- Magic genie could fix college cost; I'd focus on Pell Grants. (Jun 2019)
- Address student debt in ways beyond free college. (Apr 2019)
- Loan forgiveness for those taking public service jobs. (Apr 2019)
- I am not for free four-year college for all. (Feb 2019)
- Free community college; expand Pell Grants. (Feb 2019)
- No Child Left Behind is an unfunded mandate. (Jan 2006)
- Expand early childhood education opportunities. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Make two years of community college free. (Mar 2018)
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Jason Lewis on Education
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- No taxpayers should bear burden of defaulted student loans. (Nov 2020)
- Question rising tuition rather than taxpayer funding. (Nov 2016)
- Replace Department of Education with school choice. (Nov 2016)
- Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
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Mike McFadden on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Repeal federal Common Core education standards. (May 2014)
- Active for 4 years with Jesuit high school. (Dec 2013)
- Measure more; dictate reading lists less. (Jul 2013)
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Jim Newberger on Education
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Supports 529-college savings plans. (Nov 2018)
- Vouchers for school choice are possible. (Mar 2018)
- Reduce K-12 education funding from $627M to $400M. (Apr 2015)
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Paula Overby on Education
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Vouchers are ok locally but not federally. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Education
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- More funding for emergency loans, financial aid & grants. (Nov 2018)
- School vouchers create a 2-tiered education system. (Nov 2018)
- Free all-day kindergarten. (Jul 2014)
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Steve Carlson on Education
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Angie Craig on Education
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Prioritize funding for public schools, students, teachers. (Apr 2020)
- Remote special ed financial strain for school districts. (Apr 2020)
- Career-training program as alternative to college. (Oct 2018)
- Prioritize increasing access to vocational training. (Sep 2018)
- CC:No vouchers for private schools. (Jul 2018)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Keith Ellison on Education
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Democrat:
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- Strong and comprehensive public education policy. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored 10/10 Loan Forgiveness: cancel college loans after 10 years. (Mar 2013)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Tom Emmer on Education
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Vouchers for private or religious school. (Nov 2008)
- Supports voluntary school prayer & abstinence-only sexual ed. (Nov 2008)
- A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Jim Hagedorn on Education
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Republican (District 1):
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- CC:Vouchers for private schools. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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John Kline on Education
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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- School choice: lifeline for kids trapped in failing schools. (Jun 2016)
- Allow Pell Grants to be used year-round. (Jun 2016)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
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Jason Lewis on Education
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Republican (District 2):
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- No taxpayers should bear burden of defaulted student loans. (Nov 2020)
- Question rising tuition rather than taxpayer funding. (Nov 2016)
- Replace Department of Education with school choice. (Nov 2016)
- Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes states adopting federal education standards. (Nov 2016)
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Betty McCollum on Education
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
- Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2016)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
- Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
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Rick Nolan on Education
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Architect of "Minnesota Miracle" progressive school finance. (Nov 2012)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Ilhan Omar on Education
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Democrat (District 5):
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- PVS:Federal education standards in all states. (Aug 2018)
- Sponsored bill for suing against school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Erik Paulsen on Education
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
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Collin Peterson on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Supports requiring schools to allow prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
- Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer. (May 1997)
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Dean Phillips on Education
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Ensure education & training after high school is affordable. (Apr 2020)
- CC:No vouchers for private schools. (Jul 2018)
- PVS:Federal education standards in all states. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Pete Stauber on Education
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Republican (District 8):
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- Remote special ed financial strain for school districts. (Apr 2020)
- Students should have more options than college. (Oct 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Tim Walz on Education
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Democrat:
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- Reform school financing, reflect diverse student body. (Mar 2021)
- 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions. (Oct 2018)
- Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state. (Oct 2018)
- Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. (May 2017)
- Student Non-Discrimination Act: address anti-gay bullying. (May 2017)
- Vouchers for public schools; tax incentives for college. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Education
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| Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006):
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Norm Coleman on Education
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- Led the effort to expand Pell Grant awards. (Aug 2008)
- Fully fund special education; no unfunded mandates. (Oct 2002)
- Supports charters; and teacher accountability. (Oct 2002)
- Merit pay rewards excellence & supports accountability. (Jun 1998)
- Supports charter schools and options for competition. (Jun 1998)
- Supported vouchers in 1996, now supports tax breaks. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Rated 45% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
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Al Franken on Education
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- $5,000 tax credit to help people pay for college. (Oct 2008)
- No Child Left Behind law must be dramatically reformed. (May 2008)
- Ideas for educational reforms that measure performance. (May 2008)
- Fight to end unfunded mandates on education. (May 2008)
- Invest in early childhood education. (May 2008)
- Restore Pell Grants. (May 2008)
- Forgive loans for pledge to teach in under-served areas. (Mar 2008)
- Improve low-performing schools instead of punishing them. (Mar 2008)
- Fully fund our public schools. (Mar 2008)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
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Julianne Ortman on Education
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014):
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Michele Bachmann on Education
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- Bachmann education stances compared to Sarah Palin. (Jan 2012)
- Don't censor intelligent design, but it's a state issue. (Nov 2011)
- No Child Left Behind imposes 50 new state mandates. (Nov 2011)
- Kids need rigorous academics, not secular values. (Nov 2011)
- Founded New Heights Charter School: rigorous, not religious. (Nov 2011)
- Charters are creative & constructive step in right direction. (Nov 2011)
- Abolishing the Department of Education is a good idea. (Nov 2011)
- Mother of all repeal bills for federal Dept. of Education. (Sep 2011)
- Founded a charter school for at-risk kids. (Jun 2011)
- Education tax credits for tuition at private schools. (Jun 2011)
- Charter school ran afoul due to Christian teaching. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted NO on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- $110M per year to teach abstinence in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Denounce the Common Core State Standards. (Mar 2014)
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Jesse Ventura on Education
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Evolution for science teachers & Creation for Sunday school. (Apr 2008)
- Requiring the Pledge of Allegiance brainwashes students. (Apr 2008)
- Take over general education costs & eliminate local tax. (Jan 2001)
- Support school districts that think and act outside the box. (Jan 2001)
- Focus on results and standards. (Dec 2000)
- Lifelong learning; college & training for work & life. (Dec 2000)
- More money for class size reduction. (Jul 2000)
- Public schools can’t advocate religion; private prayer OK. (Jul 2000)
- Teach “creation science” in church, not schools. (Jul 2000)
- Fund schools at state level instead of via property taxes. (Jul 2000)
- Responsibility for education begins with parents. (Mar 1999)
- Mainstrean special-ed kids, like his daughter did. (Jan 1999)
- Reducing class size solves many educational problems. (Jan 1999)
- Mainstream disabled students. (Jan 1999)
- Commonsense steps to improve public education. (Jan 1999)
- No government money for higher education. (Jan 1999)
School Choice
- Erase the word voucher from the vocabulary. (Dec 2000)
- Public dollars belong to public schools. (Jul 2000)
- Loosen federal control; leave more to state & locals. (Jan 1999)
- Neighborhoods shouldn’t abandon their public schools. (Jan 1999)
- Public schools are inefficient; but fix them, don’t end them. (Nov 1998)
- Choosing private school includes responsility to pay. (Feb 1998)
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Mike Ciresi on Education
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| Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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Rod Grams on Education
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
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Mark Kennedy on Education
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Mark Kennedy on Education
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Walter Mondale on Education
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| Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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Jesse Ventura on Education
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
Click here for 22 full quotes
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- Evolution for science teachers & Creation for Sunday school. (Apr 2008)
- Requiring the Pledge of Allegiance brainwashes students. (Apr 2008)
- Take over general education costs & eliminate local tax. (Jan 2001)
- Support school districts that think and act outside the box. (Jan 2001)
- Focus on results and standards. (Dec 2000)
- Lifelong learning; college & training for work & life. (Dec 2000)
- More money for class size reduction. (Jul 2000)
- Public schools can’t advocate religion; private prayer OK. (Jul 2000)
- Teach “creation science” in church, not schools. (Jul 2000)
- Fund schools at state level instead of via property taxes. (Jul 2000)
- Responsibility for education begins with parents. (Mar 1999)
- Mainstrean special-ed kids, like his daughter did. (Jan 1999)
- Reducing class size solves many educational problems. (Jan 1999)
- Mainstream disabled students. (Jan 1999)
- Commonsense steps to improve public education. (Jan 1999)
- No government money for higher education. (Jan 1999)
School Choice
- Erase the word voucher from the vocabulary. (Dec 2000)
- Public dollars belong to public schools. (Jul 2000)
- Loosen federal control; leave more to state & locals. (Jan 1999)
- Neighborhoods shouldn’t abandon their public schools. (Jan 1999)
- Public schools are inefficient; but fix them, don’t end them. (Nov 1998)
- Choosing private school includes responsility to pay. (Feb 1998)
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Paul Wellstone on Education
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- More funding for education; tax cuts for college. (Jan 1999)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
- More foreign languages courses and exchange students. (Feb 2001)
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Joe Arwood on Education
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Remove Washington bureaucrats from your child's education. (Jan 2012)
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Dean Barkley on Education
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Tax credits for college is just pandering; we’re broke. (Oct 2008)
- Parents choose schools via vouchers. (Aug 2008)
- No amendment for school prayer; don’t legislate morality. (Nov 1996)
- Supports charter schools & vouchers for public schools. (Nov 1996)
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Ford Bell on Education
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DFL challenger:
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- NCLB only benefits testing companies. (Jan 2006)
- Smaller classes to get students excited about science. (Jan 2006)
- Promise of “No Child Left Behind” lacks federal funding. (Dec 2005)
- Pay teachers fair wages & shrink class sizes. (Dec 2005)
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Michael Cavlan on Education
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Green Challenger:
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- Supports teaching values in public schools. (Aug 2006)
- Vouchers were invented to privatize education. (Aug 2006)
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Mark Dayton on Education
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Invest in education before tax cuts for millionaires. (May 2015)
- Education begins early in life, & continues throughout life. (Feb 2013)
- Restore $240M for higher ed, but still lowest since 1981. (Feb 2013)
- Make college tuition fully tax deductible. (Nov 2000)
- 40% more for special education; plus easier college loans. (Jul 2000)
- More funding for progressive public school programs. (Jul 1998)
- Vouchers undermine our educational system. (Nov 2000)
- Vouchers take precious tax dollars from public schools. (Jul 2000)
- Public schools are doing a good job; need more money. (Jul 1998)
- Supports charter schools, opposed to vouchers. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 82% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Education
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Local communities can best react to education needs. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Education
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Let schools display the words "God Bless America". (Oct 2001)
- Rated 8% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Anthony Hernandez on Education
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Bill Luther on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
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David Minge on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Education
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Increase state & federal funding for public education. (May 2008)
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James Niemackl on Education
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Let parents choose schools via vouchers. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Tim Penny on Education
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Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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- Limit bureaucracy; deregulate education. (Oct 2002)
- No vouchers: educate the young in public schools. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
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Jim Ramstad on Education
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
- Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
- Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 58% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
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Martin Sabo on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted NO on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 75% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Bruce Vento on Education
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Patty Wetterling on Education
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Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee:
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- Congress under-funded No Child Left Behind by $58M in MN. (Nov 2005)
- Access to higher education means more global competitiveness. (Nov 2005)
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Kurt Bills on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Eliminate the Education Department to reduce budget deficit. (Oct 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Education
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Republican (District 8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Supports education vouchers for public or private school. (Aug 2010)
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Michael Cummins on Education
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Challenger:
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- Teach 3 R’s, not family values. (Jul 2008)
- Vouchers give parents the right to choose. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on Education
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Republican (District 7):
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- Supports local control of education, not big bureaucracies. (Jul 2020)
- Strongly anti-free college, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Dan Severson on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Feds have no constitutional role in education. (Jan 2012)
- Constitutionally protected right to prayer. (Jan 2012)
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