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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Cory Booker on Government Reform
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
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- Black voters are pissed off and worried about Dems. (Nov 2019)
- Voter suppression most affects low-income minorities. (Nov 2019)
- Paid family leave and child tax credit expansion for all. (Oct 2019)
- Must lead the fight against voter suppression. (Jul 2019)
- 10-day process to fire Russia probe special prosecutor. (Apr 2018)
- Even billionaires need transparency in confirmation hearings. (Jan 2017)
- Declined lavish perks as Newark City Councilor. (Feb 2016)
- Seek common ground to achieve transformative change. (Feb 2016)
- Founding principle: make laws open to public debate. (Nov 2013)
- Threat to voting rights in America remains very real. (Nov 2013)
- Campaign PAC money shouldn't speak louder than people. (Sep 2012)
- Make it harder for wealthy to influence politicians. (Feb 2002)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Mar 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Barbara Buono on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Making voting more difficult does not win elections. (May 2013)
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Chris Christie on Government Reform
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N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate:
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- There's nothing for free; federal programs mean taxes. (Nov 2015)
- Automatic voter registration is government-knows-best. (Nov 2015)
- I've vetoed 400 bills with no overrides. (Sep 2015)
- Congress must work together for progress to happen. (Sep 2015)
- As president, I will enforce law and transparency. (Sep 2015)
- Reform instead of tax increases. (Jul 2015)
- Does not support electing Supreme Court justices. (Jul 2015)
- Consolidate duplicative town governments into single towns. (Jan 2014)
- Vetoes expanded early-voting system; no side-by-side systems. (May 2013)
- Early voting risks the integrity of our elections. (May 2013)
- Stricter limits on PAC campaign donations. (Jun 2012)
- 1998: Opposed spending $15,000 for new public utility logo. (Jun 2012)
- 1997: Doubled size of US Attorney's anti-corruption unit. (Jun 2012)
- Judges who legislate from the bench will not be reappointed. (Jun 2012)
- Forced resignations at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. (Jun 2012)
- Corruption is key because people need faith in government. (Apr 2012)
- Legacy as U.S. Attorney: dismantled N.J. Democratic Party. (Apr 2012)
- Allow just one public salary for state legislators. (Jun 2011)
- More control over state commissions. (Apr 2011)
- Refused to reappoint activist judge to NJ Supreme Court. (Nov 2010)
- Use the line item veto; put everything online. (Nov 2009)
- 10-point plan to punish criminal officeholders. (Aug 2009)
- Cut wasteful spending; empower fiscal watchdogs. (Jul 2009)
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Jack Ciattarelli on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Require photo ID, purge voter rolls, allow early voting. (Jan 2021)
- Call for Constitutional Convention and referendums. (Apr 2020)
- No in-person early voting. (Mar 2013)
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Kim Guadagno on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Seth Kaper-Dale on Government Reform
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| Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor:
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Phil Murphy on Government Reform
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Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender:
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- Undertake ethics reform; address pernicious sexism. (Jan 2020)
- Easier voter registration; online voting & early voting. (Jan 2019)
- Automatic voter registration, online, and same-day. (Jun 2017)
- I don't owe the political insiders anything. (May 2016)
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Joe Rullo on Government Reform
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| Republican:
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Hirsh Singh on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Doug Steinhardt on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew):
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John Wisniewski on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- Establish in-person early voting in addition to Vote-by-Mail. (Mar 2013)
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Senate:
NJ 2020: 2020 NJ Senatorial race
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Jeff Bell on Government Reform
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Higher campaign contributions will help non-incumbents. (Jul 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
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Cory Booker on Government Reform
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Black voters are pissed off and worried about Dems. (Nov 2019)
- Voter suppression most affects low-income minorities. (Nov 2019)
- Paid family leave and child tax credit expansion for all. (Oct 2019)
- Must lead the fight against voter suppression. (Jul 2019)
- 10-day process to fire Russia probe special prosecutor. (Apr 2018)
- Even billionaires need transparency in confirmation hearings. (Jan 2017)
- Declined lavish perks as Newark City Councilor. (Feb 2016)
- Seek common ground to achieve transformative change. (Feb 2016)
- Founding principle: make laws open to public debate. (Nov 2013)
- Threat to voting rights in America remains very real. (Nov 2013)
- Campaign PAC money shouldn't speak louder than people. (Sep 2012)
- Make it harder for wealthy to influence politicians. (Feb 2002)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Mar 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Apr 2015)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Jeff Chiesa on Government Reform
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| Republican Appointee:
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Rush Holt on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Sponsored bill criminalizing deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Bob Hugin on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator:
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- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Steve Lonegan on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Rik Mehta on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate Nominee:
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Stuart Meissner on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Robert Menendez on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Citizens United rolled back decades of progress. (Oct 2018)
- Do everything to protect all Americans' right to vote. (Oct 2018)
- Keep the Senate filibuster rules, to encourage debate. (Sep 2006)
- Allow dual-office holding for politicians, if voters choose. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Frank Pallone on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Rich Pezzullo on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew):
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Murray Sabrin on Government Reform
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
- Government that governs least governs best. (Feb 2014)
- 1997: Reached millions of people via debate & matching funds. (Oct 2007)
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Hirsh Singh on Government Reform
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Bonnie Watson Coleman on Government Reform
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- End voter suppression tactics. (Oct 2014)
- Limit PAC, party, and corporate campaign donations. (Nov 2005)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Rodney Frelinghuysen on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-11):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Scott Garrett on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-5):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
- Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
- Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Supports same campaign finance rules to all organizations. (Nov 2016)
- Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
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Josh Gottheimer on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Fight to defend the Voting Rights Act. (Nov 2016)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2017)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Andy Kim on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Disapproves of partisan redistricting and voter suppression. (Nov 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Leonard Lance on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2017)
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Frank LoBiondo on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-2):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (May 2014)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Tom MacArthur on Government Reform
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| Republican House Member (District 3):
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Tom Malinowski on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 7):
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- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Robert Menendez on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Citizens United rolled back decades of progress. (Oct 2018)
- Do everything to protect all Americans' right to vote. (Oct 2018)
- Keep the Senate filibuster rules, to encourage debate. (Sep 2006)
- Allow dual-office holding for politicians, if voters choose. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Keep campaign soft money; allow legal resident contributions. (Jun 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (May 2014)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Donald Norcross on Government Reform
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Mar 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jun 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Frank Pallone on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Bill Pascrell on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Aug 2018)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Sep 2019)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Donald Payne Jr. on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 10):
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Mikie Sherrill on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Co-sponsored bipartisan bill on election security. (Nov 2019)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Albio Sires on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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- NJ has reputation as most corrupt state. (Apr 2004)
- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Sep 2018)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Christopher Smith on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-4):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Jeff Van Drew on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Richard Codey on Government Reform
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- Establish in-person early voting in addition to Vote-by-Mail. (Dec 2014)
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Jon Corzine on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- 2005: "Unbought and unbossed". (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: Insider Dems rejected Corzine as not one of them. (Jun 2012)
- Paid state workers for time missed from government shutdown. (Jun 2012)
- Crack down on "pay-to-play". (Aug 2009)
- Only NJ governor in 60 years to reduce size of government. (Jul 2009)
- No Constitutional Amendment forTerm Limits. (Nov 2000)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
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Chris Daggett on Government Reform
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Independent Challenger (2009):
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- Simplify burdensome regulatory structure & byzantine rules. (Jul 2009)
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Steve Fulop on Government Reform
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| Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Ray Lesniak on Government Reform
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Establish in-person early voting in addition to Vote-by-Mail. (Dec 2014)
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Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Government Reform
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| Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000):
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Rob Andrews on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
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Rush Holt on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Sponsored bill criminalizing deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
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Jon Runyan on Government Reform
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Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3):
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- Pledges to self-term-limit to 8 years in House. (Nov 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
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Donny DiFrancesco on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (2001):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Thomas Kean on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (1982-1989):
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- Replace CIA director with new National Intelligence Czar. (Jul 2004)
- End secrecy about national intelligence appropriations. (Jul 2004)
- Replace "need-to-know" culture with "need-to-share". (Jul 2004)
- Congressional oversight for intelligence is dysfunctional. (Jul 2004)
- No new domestic intelligence agency-use FBI. (Jul 2004)
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Jim McGreevey on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004):
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- More government oversight and public advocacy. (Jun 2001)
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Bret Schundler on Government Reform
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| Republican 2000 Candidate:
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Bill Bradley on Government Reform
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2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President:
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- Replace soft money with public campaign finance. (Aug 2000)
- Political money eats away at fabric of democracy. (Aug 2000)
- Make voter registration easier. (Aug 2000)
- Supreme Court nominees should interpret adjustable law. (Mar 2000)
- Money corrupts democracy. (Jan 2000)
- Take special interests out of politics by banning soft money. (Jan 2000)
- Campaign reform equals government reform. (Dec 1999)
- Grassroots efforts are more powerful than Congress. (Dec 1999)
- Campaign reform needs support from people, business, & Pres. (Oct 1999)
- Campaign reform: Free TV; mail-in voting; Voter Leave. (Aug 1999)
- Ban soft money; it breaches “one person, one vote”. (Aug 1999)
- No PAC contributions; no “soft money” advertising. (May 1999)
- National gov’t needed to balance corruption of local gov’t. (Jan 1997)
- Politicians seeking press is OK if not flash over substance. (Jan 1997)
- Amendment: political spending is not free speech. (Jan 1996)
- To qualify for funding, candidates must debate. (Jan 1996)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Douglas Forrester on Government Reform
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| 2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ):
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Bob Torricelli on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Senator:
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- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
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John Adler on Government Reform
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Rob Andrews on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
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Richard Codey on Government Reform
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- Establish in-person early voting in addition to Vote-by-Mail. (Dec 2014)
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Jon Corzine on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- 2005: "Unbought and unbossed". (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: Insider Dems rejected Corzine as not one of them. (Jun 2012)
- Paid state workers for time missed from government shutdown. (Jun 2012)
- Crack down on "pay-to-play". (Aug 2009)
- Only NJ governor in 60 years to reduce size of government. (Jul 2009)
- No Constitutional Amendment forTerm Limits. (Nov 2000)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
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Anne Evans Estabrook on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Mike Ferguson on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-7):
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
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Robert Franks on Government Reform
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- No in-person early voting. (Dec 2014)
- Keep the Senate filibuster rules, to encourage negotiation. (Sep 2006)
- Disallow dual-office holding for politicians. (Sep 2006)
- Ban pay-to-play practices to reform Congressional lobbying. (Aug 2006)
- Menendez should give back dirty money. (May 2006)
- Campaign-finance reform is signature issue in legislature. (Dec 2005)
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Frank Lautenberg on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (NJ):
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- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
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Ian Linker on Government Reform
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
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Bill Pascrell on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Aug 2018)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Replace electoral college with direct election of president. (Sep 2019)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Donald Payne on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Donald Payne on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Joe Pennacchio on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- Limit all types of contributions, but not spending. (Nov 2007)
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Marge Roukema on Government Reform
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Jim Saxton on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (NJ-3):
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Gwen Diakos on Government Reform
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Independent Challenger:
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- Politics should not be shrouded by corruption and secrets. (Jan 2012)
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- No in-person early voting. (Dec 2014)
- Keep the Senate filibuster rules, to encourage negotiation. (Sep 2006)
- Disallow dual-office holding for politicians. (Sep 2006)
- Ban pay-to-play practices to reform Congressional lobbying. (Aug 2006)
- Menendez should give back dirty money. (May 2006)
- Campaign-finance reform is signature issue in legislature. (Dec 2005)
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Joe Kyrillos on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- No in-person early voting. (Dec 2014)
- Cut spending, taxes and job-killing regulations. (Oct 2012)
- Term limits; campaign donation limits; full disclosure. (Nov 2011)
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Rik Mehta on Government Reform
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| Republican (District 7):
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Steven Rothman on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (NJ-9):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
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Dick Zimmer on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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