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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on Principles & Values
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DFL:
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- Vision of Cooperation, Responsibility and Respect. (Apr 2016)
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Mark Dayton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Five-Point Plan for Future Prosperity: Invest, & invest more. (Feb 2011)
- Truly believes in government. (Jul 2000)
- 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)
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Matt Dean on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Scott Jensen on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- I'll work with science and facts like a medical professional. (May 2021)
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Jeff Johnson on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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Amy Klobuchar on Principles & Values
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- A passion for political compromise. (Feb 2020)
- Will bring rural and suburban voters together to win. (Feb 2020)
- Need a president with heart, unlike Trump. (Feb 2020)
- Watching president speak used to be important for citizens. (Feb 2020)
- OpEd: Reputation for screaming & demeaning staff. (Feb 2020)
- President focusing on personal interests risks democracy. (Nov 2019)
- This election is a value, decency, and patriotism check. (Nov 2019)
- Trump's actions make Russia great again, not America. (Oct 2019)
- What unites us is bigger than what divides us. (Oct 2019)
- I'm the street-fighter from the Iron Range. (Jul 2019)
- I passed over 100 bills because I listen and I act. (Jun 2019)
- Heartland Amy: an experienced bipartisan pragmatist. (May 2019)
- Hold president accountable with investigations & election. (Apr 2019)
- Minnesota Nice: reliable, calm, aw-shucks bipartisanship. (Nov 2018)
- Nicknamed "The Senator of Small Things," but some are big. (Nov 2018)
- Minnesota Nice: Disagree without being disagreeable. (Nov 2018)
- From Slovenian immigrants; "Klobuchar" means "hatmaker". (Aug 2015)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.1% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
- This election is about change; crowd in charge won’t do it. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Tina Liebling on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Erin Murphy on Principles & Values
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| DFL:
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Mike Murphy on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Campaign about inclusion; everyone has a seat at this table. (Feb 2021)
- I'm just mad at the political system in Minnesota right now. (Feb 2021)
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Rebecca Otto on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Tim Pawlenty on Principles & Values
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Republican MN Governor:
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- Protect faith from government, not vice-versa. (Jun 2011)
- Tea Partiers disliked by Chablis-drinking Brie-eaters. (Apr 2011)
- Obama might be born in US, but he's from another planet. (Feb 2011)
- We need politicians with courage to stand up to status quo. (Jan 2011)
- Subscribed to "US News & World Report" as teenager. (Jan 2011)
- U. Minnesota undergrad & law school, and met wife there. (Jan 2011)
- Catholic in childhood; attends Baptist church after marriage. (Jan 2011)
- Separation of church doesn't mean strike God from America. (Jan 2011)
- 47% pay no income tax? We're addicted to government. (Jan 2011)
- Not change we can believe in; but change we can't believe. (Jan 2011)
- My faith is part of how I think, including in public life. (Jan 2011)
- We are the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. (May 2010)
- 1999: Supported denomination-specific prayers in MN House. (May 2010)
- Politics major then Law School at U. Minn. (May 2010)
- OpEd: 2012 electorate might want a regular guy. (May 2010)
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Tina Smith on Principles & Values
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- Employed as marketing professional at General Mills. (Jul 2014)
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Lori Swanson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota:
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Tim Walz on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Coaching HS football taught grit, resilience, teamwork. (Mar 2021)
- Nonviolence the only way to move hearts and create change. (Mar 2021)
- Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. (May 2017)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Senate:
MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race
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Jim Abeler on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
- Former investment banker; outsider with no voting record. (Mar 2014)
- Creator, conscience, and constituents, in that order. (Jun 2013)
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Karin Housley on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Traditional homespun values keep her honest and guilt free. (Feb 2018)
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Heather Johnson on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Support separation of church and state. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on Principles & Values
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- A passion for political compromise. (Feb 2020)
- Will bring rural and suburban voters together to win. (Feb 2020)
- Need a president with heart, unlike Trump. (Feb 2020)
- Watching president speak used to be important for citizens. (Feb 2020)
- OpEd: Reputation for screaming & demeaning staff. (Feb 2020)
- President focusing on personal interests risks democracy. (Nov 2019)
- This election is a value, decency, and patriotism check. (Nov 2019)
- Trump's actions make Russia great again, not America. (Oct 2019)
- What unites us is bigger than what divides us. (Oct 2019)
- I'm the street-fighter from the Iron Range. (Jul 2019)
- I passed over 100 bills because I listen and I act. (Jun 2019)
- Heartland Amy: an experienced bipartisan pragmatist. (May 2019)
- Hold president accountable with investigations & election. (Apr 2019)
- Minnesota Nice: reliable, calm, aw-shucks bipartisanship. (Nov 2018)
- Nicknamed "The Senator of Small Things," but some are big. (Nov 2018)
- Minnesota Nice: Disagree without being disagreeable. (Nov 2018)
- From Slovenian immigrants; "Klobuchar" means "hatmaker". (Aug 2015)
- Voted with Democratic Party 94.1% of 324 votes. (Sep 2007)
- This election is about change; crowd in charge won’t do it. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jason Lewis on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Founders weren't trying to ban religion; it was the opposite. (Nov 2020)
- Appoint Constitutional conservatives to the courts. (Jul 2020)
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Mike McFadden on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Married with 6 kids; coached all 5 sons in football. (Dec 2013)
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Jim Newberger on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Keep God in the public sphere. (Mar 2018)
- I stand for traditional values. (Nov 2014)
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Paula Overby on Principles & Values
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Don't empower human institutions with authority of God. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on Principles & Values
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Employed as marketing professional at General Mills. (Jul 2014)
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Steve Carlson on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Models are Jesus Christ, Christmas, and the Holy Bible. (Sep 2019)
- Fake news exists; as a journalist I know real news. (Jul 2018)
- Member of Tea Party; but won Independence Party primary. (Aug 2014)
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House:
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Angie Craig on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Keith Ellison on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- First Muslim elected to Congress; will swear in on Koran. (Dec 2006)
- 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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Tom Emmer on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Served on two city councils and in State Legislature. (Oct 2014)
- Hosts conservative radio talk show on Twin Cities News Talk. (Oct 2014)
- Young Gun "On the Radar" in national GOP "Drive to245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Jim Hagedorn on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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John Kline on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Jason Lewis on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Founders weren't trying to ban religion; it was the opposite. (Nov 2020)
- Appoint Constitutional conservatives to the courts. (Jul 2020)
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Betty McCollum on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Rick Nolan on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
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Ilhan Omar on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Don't tolerate anti-Semitism even from members of Congress. (Feb 2019)
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Erik Paulsen on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- 2008: Succeeded Rep. Jim Ramstad after serving as his aide. (Sep 2010)
- Served in Minnesota House of Representatives since 1994. (Nov 2008)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Collin Peterson on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Dean Phillips on Principles & Values
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Pete Stauber on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 8):
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- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Tim Walz on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Coaching HS football taught grit, resilience, teamwork. (Mar 2021)
- Nonviolence the only way to move hearts and create change. (Mar 2021)
- Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. (May 2017)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Hatch on Principles & Values
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Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006):
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- 2006: ran for governor, while serving as Attorney General. (May 2010)
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Norm Coleman on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- If I were 725 votes down, I'd say 'We need to heal'. (Sep 2010)
- 2002: Hand-picked by Vice President Dick Cheney. (Sep 2010)
- I'm a 99% improvement over Paul Wellstone. (Sep 2010)
- Attack ad: evaded questions about $75K donation through wife. (Sep 2010)
- 2002: Supported by Bush & Cheney against Pawlenty. (May 2010)
- Experience needed to forge deals about real problems. (Oct 2008)
- Voted with Republican Party 76.9% of 312 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Switched parties, but didn’t switch his opinions on issues. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES 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)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Al Franken on Principles & Values
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- Investigate Russian election-hacking & Trump financial ties. (Feb 2017)
- Recount: What do we want? Patience! When do we want it? Now!. (Sep 2010)
- Spent $20M on campaign; more for Great Minnesota Recount. (Sep 2010)
- OpEd: Franken should have beaten Coleman easily in blue MN. (Sep 2010)
- 2005: Formed progressive Midwest Values PAC. (Sep 2010)
- Decided to take on Coleman when he berated Paul Wellstone. (Sep 2010)
- Response to attack ad "Angry Al":why isn't Coleman outraged? (Sep 2010)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Julianne Ortman on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014):
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Michele Bachmann on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- 2011: First Tea Party response to State of the Union. (Jan 2012)
- Economic AND social AND foreign policy conservative. (Nov 2011)
- Switched party in 1970s; Democratic Party left us. (Nov 2011)
- Accidental politician: ran for State Senate at Convention. (Nov 2011)
- 1970: Parents divorced & family stability was gone. (Nov 2011)
- As teen, volunteered on Israeli kibbutz. (Nov 2011)
- 1976: Met husband at mutual job at Elementary School. (Nov 2011)
- Rejects dismissiveness of American institutions & history. (Nov 2011)
- Migraines as campaign issue is foes playing gender card. (Nov 2011)
- Members of Congress swear to uphold Founding principles. (Nov 2011)
- Obama has ushered in socialism. (Sep 2011)
- Separation of church and state is a myth. (Sep 2011)
- Make Obama a one-term president. (Aug 2011)
- Bring the voice of the people back to Washington. (Jul 2011)
- Tea Party has held congress to account. (Jul 2011)
- I will represent you with a titanium spine. (Jul 2011)
- Chairs the House Tea Party Caucus. (Jun 2011)
- Birthplace in Waterloo Iowa: "favorite daughter" in caucus. (Jun 2011)
- Would be first House member elected to Presidency since 1880. (Jun 2011)
- OpEd: Tea Party support driven by charismatic enthusiasm. (Jun 2011)
- OpEd: Talks the evangelical talk, but also walks the walk. (Jun 2011)
- I want my constituents armed and dangerous. (Sep 2010)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
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Jesse Ventura on Principles & Values
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Would run as Green; Dems/GOP not the solution. (Apr 2020)
- I don't like Trump or Hillary; I'm voting Libertarian. (Aug 2016)
- Presidents have to lie: don't think I could do it. (May 2016)
- 2003: Self-portrait as knight in armor on stallion. (May 2010)
- Patriotism means wondering if were told the truth. (Mar 2010)
- Stormed out from Paul Wellstone's memorial service. (Nov 2009)
- Supports libertarianism with a small "l". (Apr 2008)
- Enlisted in Navy SEALs during Vietnam. (Apr 2008)
- Met wife Terry while working as a bouncer in a bar. (Apr 2008)
- Taught "Wrestling Then Politics: The Perfect Preparation". (Apr 2008)
- Chose stage name after Jesse James and California town. (Apr 2008)
- Grew with sport of wrestling as "bad guy" character. (Apr 2008)
- Personal hero is Muhammad Ali, who also shocked the world. (Apr 2008)
- 2000: Offered to run as John McCain's independent VP. (Apr 2008)
- Co-starred with Gov. Schwarzenegger in two action films. (Apr 2008)
- Taught a semester at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. (Apr 2008)
- Independent governor means not having to hire party cronies. (Mar 2001)
- It can be detrimental for a politician to be honest. (Mar 2001)
- Political “horse races” ignore the issues. (Jul 2000)
- Parties need ideological base as well as grassroots. (Jul 2000)
- Religious Right & extreme left are both “morality brokers”. (Jul 2000)
- Considers himself a moderate libertarian. (Jul 2000)
- Tried to set ground rules for interviews, limiting questions. (Jun 2000)
- Religion a "crutch for weak-minded people". (Jun 2000)
- Independent Party, not Reform Party. (Feb 2000)
- Encouraged Trump in 2000 Reform primary, but didn't endorse. (Jan 2000)
- Government's role is to do what people can't do themselves. (Mar 1999)
- I didn’t need this job (as governor). (Jan 1999)
- Voters want honesty; he provides it. (Jan 1999)
- Fiscally conservative and socially liberal. (Jan 1999)
- Two traditional parties are out-of-control monsters. (Jan 1999)
- Does not plan to run for president; but won’t rule it out. (Jan 1999)
- Problem is with fundamentalist fanatics, not religion. (Jan 1999)
- Big Plan: smart government and self-sufficiency. (Jan 1999)
- Wanted to be mayor & governor; doesn’t want to be president. (Jan 1999)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
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Mike Ciresi on Principles & Values
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Rod Grams on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Mark Kennedy on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- Votes for what’s best for MN, but with Bush 92% of the time. (Oct 2006)
- 4th-generation Minnesotan, 4th-generation in public service. (Jan 2006)
- Great things can happen if we trust the people. (Jan 2006)
- Married with four children; serves as church lector. (Jan 2006)
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Mark Kennedy on Principles & Values
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- Votes for what’s best for MN, but with Bush 92% of the time. (Oct 2006)
- 4th-generation Minnesotan, 4th-generation in public service. (Jan 2006)
- Great things can happen if we trust the people. (Jan 2006)
- Married with four children; serves as church lector. (Jan 2006)
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Walter Mondale on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- Believed passionately that government was there to help. (Jan 2007)
- Shares Wellstone's ideology, with a different style. (Oct 2002)
- Selected first woman candidate for major party V.P. (Jan 1997)
- Carter touted Mondale as better V.P. than Bob Dole. (Jan 1997)
- Counseled against Carter's "Malaise" speech. (Jan 1997)
- Presidency needs goals, and needs to address the nation. (Jun 1993)
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Jesse Ventura on Principles & Values
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- Would run as Green; Dems/GOP not the solution. (Apr 2020)
- I don't like Trump or Hillary; I'm voting Libertarian. (Aug 2016)
- Presidents have to lie: don't think I could do it. (May 2016)
- 2003: Self-portrait as knight in armor on stallion. (May 2010)
- Patriotism means wondering if were told the truth. (Mar 2010)
- Stormed out from Paul Wellstone's memorial service. (Nov 2009)
- Supports libertarianism with a small "l". (Apr 2008)
- Enlisted in Navy SEALs during Vietnam. (Apr 2008)
- Met wife Terry while working as a bouncer in a bar. (Apr 2008)
- Taught "Wrestling Then Politics: The Perfect Preparation". (Apr 2008)
- Chose stage name after Jesse James and California town. (Apr 2008)
- Grew with sport of wrestling as "bad guy" character. (Apr 2008)
- Personal hero is Muhammad Ali, who also shocked the world. (Apr 2008)
- 2000: Offered to run as John McCain's independent VP. (Apr 2008)
- Co-starred with Gov. Schwarzenegger in two action films. (Apr 2008)
- Taught a semester at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. (Apr 2008)
- Independent governor means not having to hire party cronies. (Mar 2001)
- It can be detrimental for a politician to be honest. (Mar 2001)
- Political “horse races” ignore the issues. (Jul 2000)
- Parties need ideological base as well as grassroots. (Jul 2000)
- Religious Right & extreme left are both “morality brokers”. (Jul 2000)
- Considers himself a moderate libertarian. (Jul 2000)
- Tried to set ground rules for interviews, limiting questions. (Jun 2000)
- Religion a "crutch for weak-minded people". (Jun 2000)
- Independent Party, not Reform Party. (Feb 2000)
- Encouraged Trump in 2000 Reform primary, but didn't endorse. (Jan 2000)
- Government's role is to do what people can't do themselves. (Mar 1999)
- I didn’t need this job (as governor). (Jan 1999)
- Voters want honesty; he provides it. (Jan 1999)
- Fiscally conservative and socially liberal. (Jan 1999)
- Two traditional parties are out-of-control monsters. (Jan 1999)
- Does not plan to run for president; but won’t rule it out. (Jan 1999)
- Problem is with fundamentalist fanatics, not religion. (Jan 1999)
- Big Plan: smart government and self-sufficiency. (Jan 1999)
- Wanted to be mayor & governor; doesn’t want to be president. (Jan 1999)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
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Paul Wellstone on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Died 12 days before likely re-election. (Sep 2010)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Joe Arwood on Principles & Values
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Dean Barkley on Principles & Values
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Appointed by Gov. Ventura to fill Paul Wellstone vacancy. (Jul 2008)
- Minute by minute, most effective senator in history. (Jul 2008)
- Lifetime privileges-but no pension-from brief Senate career. (Nov 2002)
- Created Paul Wellstone Center for Community Building. (Nov 2002)
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Ford Bell on Principles & Values
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| DFL challenger:
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Michael Cavlan on Principles & Values
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Green Challenger:
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- America is proceeding in a dangerous direction. (Jan 2006)
- Change the debate and change society itself. (Jan 2006)
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Mark Dayton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Five-Point Plan for Future Prosperity: Invest, & invest more. (Feb 2011)
- Truly believes in government. (Jul 2000)
- 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)
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Robert Fitzgerald on Principles & Values
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- Millionaire 60-year-olds cannot legislate for young families. (Oct 2006)
- Klobuchar & Kennedy’s ads show you shouldn’t vote for either. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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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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Anthony Hernandez on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Bill Luther on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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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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David Minge on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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James Niemackl on Principles & Values
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James Oberstar on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Tim Penny on Principles & Values
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Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1):
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- 2006: ran for Governor on Independence ticket. (May 2010)
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Jim Ramstad on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member 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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Martin Sabo on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
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Bruce Vento on Principles & Values
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Patty Wetterling on Principles & Values
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Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee:
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- Non-traditional candidate but experienced in legislation. (Nov 2005)
- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
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Kurt Bills on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Teaches High School economics; runs home daycare. (May 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 8):
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Michael Cummins on Principles & Values
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| Challenger:
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Michelle Fischbach on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 7):
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Dan Severson on Principles & Values
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