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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Nicole Galloway on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Eric Greitens on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor (resigned):
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- Protect the religious liberties of all Missourians. (Oct 2015)
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Mike Kehoe on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- I'm a true Missourian who's never lived anywhere else. (Mar 2021)
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Peter Kinder on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Amend constitution to protect religious liberties. (Apr 2016)
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Chris Koster on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger for Governor:
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Jim Neely on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor:
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Mike Parson on Principles & Values
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Republican governor of Missouri:
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- Vows to bring honor, integrity and transparency to office. (Jun 2018)
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Senate:
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Angelica Earl on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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Josh Hawley on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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- America is the greatest nation in the history of the world. (Feb 2021)
- Under investigation for mixing public funds with campaign. (Dec 2018)
- Represented Hobby Lobby for businesses religious freedom. (Nov 2018)
- Attorney General's duty to investigate Governor Greitens. (Mar 2018)
- Fight the false gospel of 'anything goes'. (Jan 2018)
- Conservative principles are the backbone of our country. (Jul 2016)
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Jason Kander on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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Claire McCaskill on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor:
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- Won as state rep by knocking on 11,432 doors. (Nov 2013)
- Clinton was great leader, but I don't want daughter near him. (Jan 2010)
- Voted with Democratic Party 84.6% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Hastert should resign his speakership for a cover-up. (Oct 2006)
- Lifelong Missouri resident from Missouri family. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
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Tony Monetti on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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Austin Petersen on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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- Though agnostic, stands for religious freedom. (Nov 2017)
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House:
William Lacy Clay on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MO-1):
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- 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)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Emmanuel Cleaver on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MO-5):
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- 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)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Samuel Graves on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MO-6):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Vicky Hartzler on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Work hard, trust in God, help your neighbors in need. (Jul 2021)
- ?Chairs the House Values Action Team. (Jul 2021)
- Liberals have thrown us into crisis with socialist ideas. (Jul 2021)
- Voted for Trump efforts over 95% of the time. (Jun 2021)
- Benefitted from farm subsidies she voted for. (Jun 2021)
- Voted against certifying Biden's Electoral College victory. (Jun 2021)
- 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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Billy Long on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Blaine Luetkemeyer on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Jason Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 8):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Ann Wagner on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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:
Matt Blunt on Principles & Values
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Republican MO Governor:
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John Brunner on Principles & Values
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Lost 2012 primary to Todd Akin, who then lost Senate race. (May 2015)
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Catherine Hanaway on Principles & Values
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Jay Nixon on Principles & Values
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Missouri Democratic Governor:
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- Our legacy is measured by lasting impact on our communities. (Jan 2014)
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Jo Ann Emerson on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MO-8):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Chair of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Bob Holden on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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John Ashcroft on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- It's against my religion to impose my religion on others. (Nov 2010)
- Ashcroft: Songwriter & member of The Singing Senators. (Apr 2004)
- 1999: Americans have no king but Jesus. (Apr 2004)
- Clarke: illusion of security over civil liberties. (Mar 2004)
- Common-sense conservative. (Jan 2001)
- Law is supreme, above his personal beliefs. (Jan 2001)
- Brother Wes died young in traffic accident. (May 1998)
- Clinton should fully disclose about Monica & resign if true. (Mar 1998)
- Religious affiliation: Assembly of God. (Nov 2000)
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Jean Carnahan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- A centrist seeking commonsense solutions. (Jan 2001)
- Set sail instead of choosing a safe harbor. (Jan 2001)
- First woman to serve in the Senate from Missouri. (Dec 2000)
- Agreed on most issues with Mel Carnahan. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
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Mel Carnahan on Principles & Values
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Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000:
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- Jean Carnahan will accept appointment. (Oct 2000)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Bill Emerson on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 8):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Nancy Farmer on Principles & Values
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer:
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- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
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Dick Gephardt on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- 2000: Questioned whether Bush presidency is legitimate. (Nov 2010)
- Keep “under God” in Pledge of Allegiance. (Nov 2003)
- Dems need to beat Bush in Midwestern states. (Nov 2003)
- Favorite song: Bruce Springsteen, “Born In The USA.”. (Sep 2003)
- We’re all tied together to make America a better place. (Sep 2003)
- We’re all tied together in a single garment of destiny. (May 2003)
- Not a fresh face, but experienced voice for workers. (May 2003)
- Build a bipartisan coalition of the center. (Jan 2001)
- Truth about votes will come out, no matter what. (Nov 2000)
- No more demands for perfect morality. (Jul 1999)
- Politics is a substitute for violence. (Jul 1999)
- Foundation of liberalism is community activism. (Jul 1999)
- Citizen participation will get us to “an even better place”. (Jul 1999)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (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 Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Mel Hancock on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 7):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Karen McCarthy on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Until 2004) (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)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
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Todd Akin on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012:
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- I'm no career politician; I left a safe district. (Apr 2012)
- Experienced conservative voice in Congress. (Feb 2012)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Roy Blunt on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7):
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- Married a lobbyist for tobacco giant Phillip Morris. (Oct 2010)
- Checks and balances destroyed by liberal one-party control. (Dec 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Kit Bond on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (MO):
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- Voted with Republican Party 85.0% of 313 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- 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)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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Robin Carnahan on Principles & Values
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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- Rep. Blunt is an insider Congressman. (Oct 2010)
- Daughter of Senator & Governor; sister of US Rep. (Apr 2010)
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Bill Clay Sr. on Principles & Values
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Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Pat Danner on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Arab-American Caucus. (Jan 2001)
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Kenny Hulshof on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MO-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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Mike Parker on Principles & Values
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Republican (retired 1998) (District 4):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
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Ike Skelton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MO-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian Church. (Nov 2000)
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Jim Talent on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2):
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- Hastert should resign his speakership if found responsible. (Oct 2006)
- 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)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Todd Akin on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012:
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- I'm no career politician; I left a safe district. (Apr 2012)
- Experienced conservative voice in Congress. (Feb 2012)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Roy Blunt on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7):
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- Married a lobbyist for tobacco giant Phillip Morris. (Oct 2010)
- Checks and balances destroyed by liberal one-party control. (Dec 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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John Brunner on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Lost 2012 primary to Todd Akin, who then lost Senate race. (May 2015)
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Cori Bush on Principles & Values
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Democratic (District 1):
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Russ Carnahan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MO-3):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Eric Greitens on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect the religious liberties of all Missourians. (Oct 2015)
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Vicky Hartzler on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Work hard, trust in God, help your neighbors in need. (Jul 2021)
- ?Chairs the House Values Action Team. (Jul 2021)
- Liberals have thrown us into crisis with socialist ideas. (Jul 2021)
- Voted for Trump efforts over 95% of the time. (Jun 2021)
- Benefitted from farm subsidies she voted for. (Jun 2021)
- Voted against certifying Biden's Electoral College victory. (Jun 2021)
- 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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Lucas Kunce on Principles & Values
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Senate Candidate:
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Billy Long on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Mark McClosky on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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Eric Schmitt on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Taken a blow torch to protect the America First Agenda. (May 2021)
- Take the radical left's cancel culture movement head-on. (May 2021)
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Tim Shephard on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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Scott Sifton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Championed strong ethics rules for legislators. (Jul 2021)
- Supported impeachment of then-governor Eric Greitens. (Apr 2021)
- Promote truth and equality; trust science. (Feb 2021)
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Sarah Steelman on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Elected officials are trustees of the people. (May 2012)
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Jim Talent on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2):
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- Hastert should resign his speakership if found responsible. (Oct 2006)
- 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)
- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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