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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Cory Booker on Principles & Values
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
Click here for 31 full quotes
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- This election is about all of us standing together. (Dec 2019)
- Unlike Trump who demeans, will bring country together. (Nov 2019)
- Impeachment: We need a moral moment, not a political one. (Oct 2019)
- Rugged individualism is fine, but we must work together. (Oct 2019)
- His faith taught love, so he fought his own homophobia. (Oct 2019)
- Unity of purpose leads to transformative change. (Sep 2019)
- It's not who's racist; it's what are you doing about it. (Aug 2019)
- Trump is acting as an authoritarian against the Constitution. (Jul 2019)
- Trump divides America; we need to heal and move forward. (Jul 2019)
- Understand our common purpose to address our common pain. (Jul 2019)
- 1998: won first race for Newark City Council. (Jul 2019)
- I've taken on bullies & won, by seeing common purpose. (Jun 2019)
- Supports impeachment investigation necessary to get to truth. (Jun 2019)
- Trump undermines constitutional intent: no one above the law. (Jun 2019)
- We succeed by showing the best of who we are. (May 2019)
- Pragmatic Democrat: support private/faith-based initiatives. (Aug 2016)
- 2010 stump speech: Work to perfect America. (Aug 2016)
- Even those with no religion are entitled to rights. (Jul 2016)
- As we owe the past, we must pay for the future. (Jul 2016)
- Raised in only black family in segregated neighborhood. (Feb 2016)
- After law school, worked with non-profits for city kids. (Feb 2016)
- Father raised in 1930s colored funeral home. (Feb 2016)
- First African-American senator from New Jersey. (Oct 2013)
- Money to cities is ok: we're one state with one destiny. (Oct 2013)
- Vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, but over-eater. (Dec 2012)
- Grew up in Harrington Park; commuted from Newark to Yale. (May 2012)
- Won with rainbow coalition, but softest support among blacks. (May 2012)
- Show your religion in how you treat other people. (Apr 2012)
- I believe in Newark as the city of opportunity. (Feb 2008)
- Led effort for religious freedom via no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Barbara Buono on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- 2009: Initially selected as Jon Corzine's running mate. (Apr 2012)
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Chris Christie on Principles & Values
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N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate:
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- No special prosecutor on Russian election tampering. (Feb 2017)
- No federal department to promote Judeo-Christian values. (Nov 2015)
- Sometimes must tell constituents to sit down & shut up. (Feb 2015)
- Cleared of Bridgegate blame, but more investigations coming. (Mar 2014)
- Parties should become pragmatic when they are out of power. (Feb 2014)
- More important for leaders to be respected than to be loved. (Aug 2012)
- Interest in politics started at age 14 in Junior High School. (Jun 2012)
- 1995: Unapologetic about taking on the establishment. (Jun 2012)
- Lifelong struggle with weight, despite repeated efforts. (Jun 2012)
- Occupy Movement and Tea Party agree on anger at government. (Jun 2012)
- OpEd: U.S. Attorney office often leads to statewide posts. (Apr 2012)
- His idol: Bruce Springsteen; favorite song: Thunder Road. (Apr 2012)
- 2006: Questioned for subpoenas timing to affect elections. (Apr 2012)
- The New Jersey Comeback: stop blaming; start building. (Jan 2012)
- Catholicism informs who I am; but not my political decisions. (Jun 2011)
- Spent beyond government travel allowance as US Attorney. (Oct 2009)
- Children attend parochial school. (Jul 2009)
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Jack Ciattarelli on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Find problems, then build coalitions. (Apr 2020)
- Don't make New Jersey the California of the East Coast. (Jan 2020)
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Kim Guadagno on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Seth Kaper-Dale on Principles & Values
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| Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor:
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Phil Murphy on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender:
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- New Jerseyans need to know government has their backs. (Jan 2021)
- Others focus on next election; we focus on next generation. (Jan 2020)
- Quality of life more important than tax breaks. (Jan 2019)
- Reject Pres. Trump's dark belief of an America in decline. (Jan 2018)
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Joe Rullo on Principles & Values
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| Republican:
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Hirsh Singh on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Doug Steinhardt on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew):
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John Wisniewski on Principles & Values
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| Democrat:
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Senate:
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Jeff Bell on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- 1982: ran for Senate; speechwriter for Ronald Reagan. (Jun 2014)
- Wife wept upon hearing he would run for Senate. (Jun 2014)
- Defeated incumbent Senator in GOP primary in 1978. (May 2014)
- Religious freedom is under attack by government. (May 2014)
- Social conservatism is central reason politics is polarized. (Mar 2012)
- 1988: Curbs on public prayer sparked Christian activism. (Mar 2012)
- Founders saw all humans as equal because God created that. (Mar 2012)
- In 1948, affluence determined party; now, religiosity does. (Mar 2012)
- 1700s America had several states with established churches. (Mar 2012)
- 1900 era defined by conservatism versus Progressivism. (Mar 2012)
- Human rights are given by the Creator. (Mar 2012)
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Cory Booker on Principles & Values
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
Click here for 31 full quotes
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- This election is about all of us standing together. (Dec 2019)
- Unlike Trump who demeans, will bring country together. (Nov 2019)
- Impeachment: We need a moral moment, not a political one. (Oct 2019)
- Rugged individualism is fine, but we must work together. (Oct 2019)
- His faith taught love, so he fought his own homophobia. (Oct 2019)
- Unity of purpose leads to transformative change. (Sep 2019)
- It's not who's racist; it's what are you doing about it. (Aug 2019)
- Trump is acting as an authoritarian against the Constitution. (Jul 2019)
- Trump divides America; we need to heal and move forward. (Jul 2019)
- Understand our common purpose to address our common pain. (Jul 2019)
- 1998: won first race for Newark City Council. (Jul 2019)
- I've taken on bullies & won, by seeing common purpose. (Jun 2019)
- Supports impeachment investigation necessary to get to truth. (Jun 2019)
- Trump undermines constitutional intent: no one above the law. (Jun 2019)
- We succeed by showing the best of who we are. (May 2019)
- Pragmatic Democrat: support private/faith-based initiatives. (Aug 2016)
- 2010 stump speech: Work to perfect America. (Aug 2016)
- Even those with no religion are entitled to rights. (Jul 2016)
- As we owe the past, we must pay for the future. (Jul 2016)
- Raised in only black family in segregated neighborhood. (Feb 2016)
- After law school, worked with non-profits for city kids. (Feb 2016)
- Father raised in 1930s colored funeral home. (Feb 2016)
- First African-American senator from New Jersey. (Oct 2013)
- Money to cities is ok: we're one state with one destiny. (Oct 2013)
- Vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, but over-eater. (Dec 2012)
- Grew up in Harrington Park; commuted from Newark to Yale. (May 2012)
- Won with rainbow coalition, but softest support among blacks. (May 2012)
- Show your religion in how you treat other people. (Apr 2012)
- I believe in Newark as the city of opportunity. (Feb 2008)
- Led effort for religious freedom via no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jeff Chiesa on Principles & Values
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| Republican Appointee:
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Rush Holt on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Religious affiliation: Quaker. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Bob Hugin on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator:
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Steve Lonegan on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Rik Mehta on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate Nominee:
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Stuart Meissner on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Lifelong Democrat turned Trump supporter. (Jan 2020)
- Time to end the impeachment crusade. (Oct 2019)
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Robert Menendez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Severely admonished by Senate for political favors. (Oct 2018)
- Admonished by Senate Ethics Committee for accepting gifts. (Aug 2018)
- Elected mayor of Union City at 32. (Oct 2012)
- 2006: Investigated for grants to community service agency. (Apr 2012)
- Child of Cuban emigrants. (Apr 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 95.7% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Chosen as Corzine’s successor after long political career. (Dec 2005)
- Appointed by governor-elect Jon Corzine to fill Senate seat. (Dec 2005)
- American Dream is about keeping promise to other generations. (Dec 2005)
- Priorities: affordable health care & college, and fair taxes. (Dec 2005)
- America needs unity to face challenges of globalization. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Frank Pallone on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Rich Pezzullo on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew):
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Murray Sabrin on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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Hirsh Singh on Principles & Values
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Bonnie Watson Coleman on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Rodney Frelinghuysen on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-11):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Scott Garrett on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-5):
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- Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Josh Gottheimer on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 5):
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Andy Kim on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Leonard Lance on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Frank LoBiondo on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tom MacArthur on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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Tom Malinowski on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 7):
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Robert Menendez on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Severely admonished by Senate for political favors. (Oct 2018)
- Admonished by Senate Ethics Committee for accepting gifts. (Aug 2018)
- Elected mayor of Union City at 32. (Oct 2012)
- 2006: Investigated for grants to community service agency. (Apr 2012)
- Child of Cuban emigrants. (Apr 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 95.7% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Chosen as Corzine’s successor after long political career. (Dec 2005)
- Appointed by governor-elect Jon Corzine to fill Senate seat. (Dec 2005)
- American Dream is about keeping promise to other generations. (Dec 2005)
- Priorities: affordable health care & college, and fair taxes. (Dec 2005)
- America needs unity to face challenges of globalization. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Donald Norcross on Principles & Values
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Frank Pallone on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Bill Pascrell on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Donald Payne Jr. on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 10):
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Mikie Sherrill on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 11):
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Albio Sires on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- 2002: Avoided prosecution when chief fundraiser convicted. (Apr 2012)
- Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Christopher Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-4):
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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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Jeff Van Drew on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Switching to GOP driven by opposing impeachment. (Dec 2019)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Richard Codey on Principles & Values
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- OpEd: Saved N.J. Democratic party after McGreevey affair. (Apr 2012)
- McGreevy resigns as “Gay American” leaving Codey as Governor. (Aug 2004)
- Saddened by McGreevy Resignation. (Aug 2004)
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Jon Corzine on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- 2007: Ten days in coma after 91 mph traffic accident. (Jun 2012)
- 2004: Suspicious payments of $10,000 a month. (Apr 2012)
- OpEd: "tone-deaf" when trying to connect with voters. (Apr 2012)
- Billboard with Obama: "Keep it going". (Sep 2009)
- Came to Trenton to put NJ's fiscal house in order. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
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Chris Daggett on Principles & Values
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| Independent Challenger (2009):
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Steve Fulop on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Youngest elected official on the Jersey City council. (Mar 2016)
- Son of immigrants; grandson of Holocaust survivors. (Mar 2016)
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Ray Lesniak on Principles & Values
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| Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Principles & Values
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| Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000):
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Rob Andrews on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
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Rush Holt on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Religious affiliation: Quaker. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Jon Runyan on Principles & Values
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| Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3):
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Donny DiFrancesco on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (2001):
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- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
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Thomas Kean on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1982-1989):
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- Supported construction of Atlantic City casinos in recession. (Jul 1993)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
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Jim McGreevey on Principles & Values
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| Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004):
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Bret Schundler on Principles & Values
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Republican 2000 Candidate:
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- Served in Gov. Christie's cabinet as Education Commissioner. (Jun 2012)
- Worked for Gary Hart as a Democrat in 1980. (Jun 2001)
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Bill Bradley on Principles & Values
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2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President:
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- Endorses Howard Dean, citing free-media presence. (Jan 2004)
- The journey from here to change the world. (Sep 2000)
- Presidential campaign was about telling the truth. (Aug 2000)
- The journey from here is to change the world. (Aug 2000)
- Withdraws, supports Gore; “time for unity”. (Mar 2000)
- Conviction of “creating a new politics” survives losing race. (Mar 2000)
- Leaves race with respect for people over “politics as usual”. (Mar 2000)
- No nickel-and-diming, no nibbling around the edges. (Jan 2000)
- Should we take risks? If not now, when? If not us, who? (Jan 2000)
- Religion is too private for politics. (Jan 2000)
- Politics is a means to an end, not the end. (Jan 2000)
- Mistakes are learning opportunities, even for a president. (Jan 2000)
- Personal faith is private, even for a president. (Dec 1999)
- Themes: Health insurance, racial unity, child poverty. (Oct 1999)
- Private sector for 2 years made him ready to lead America. (Oct 1999)
- Search for meaning beyond materialism will guide America. (Aug 1999)
- Philosophy: Respect people; deal with big questions. (Aug 1999)
- Basketball teamwork is similar to political teamwork. (Aug 1999)
- Stick to ideals & stay above the fray of a “broken” system. (May 1999)
- Campaign about trust and neighborliness. (Apr 1999)
- People at “town meetings” form context for policy. (Jan 1997)
- Big reforms are as hard as little reforms, so do big ones. (Jan 1997)
- Small town upbringing made him prove himself by winning. (Jan 1997)
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Douglas Forrester on Principles & Values
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2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ):
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- Lessons on virtue & religion belong in schools. (Jun 2002)
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Bob Torricelli on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Senator:
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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John Adler on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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Rob Andrews on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
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Richard Codey on Principles & Values
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- OpEd: Saved N.J. Democratic party after McGreevey affair. (Apr 2012)
- McGreevy resigns as “Gay American” leaving Codey as Governor. (Aug 2004)
- Saddened by McGreevy Resignation. (Aug 2004)
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Jon Corzine on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- 2007: Ten days in coma after 91 mph traffic accident. (Jun 2012)
- 2004: Suspicious payments of $10,000 a month. (Apr 2012)
- OpEd: "tone-deaf" when trying to connect with voters. (Apr 2012)
- Billboard with Obama: "Keep it going". (Sep 2009)
- Came to Trenton to put NJ's fiscal house in order. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
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Anne Evans Estabrook on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Mike Ferguson on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-7):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
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Robert Franks on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Studying for doctorate in international relations. (Dec 2005)
- Family history for centuries as politicians. (Dec 2005)
- Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary. (Dec 2005)
- Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate. (Dec 2005)
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Frank Lautenberg on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (NJ):
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- Age has nothing to do with whether or not you are effective. (Nov 2008)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.9% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Ian Linker on Principles & Values
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| Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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Bill Pascrell on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Donald Payne on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Donald Payne on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Joe Pennacchio on Principles & Values
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Marge Roukema on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Saxton on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (NJ-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Gwen Diakos on Principles & Values
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Studying for doctorate in international relations. (Dec 2005)
- Family history for centuries as politicians. (Dec 2005)
- Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary. (Dec 2005)
- Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate. (Dec 2005)
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Joe Kyrillos on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- If you think things are just fine, choose my opponent. (Oct 2012)
- Introduced to his wife by Gov. Christie. (Oct 2012)
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Rik Mehta on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 7):
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Steven Rothman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (NJ-9):
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- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Dick Zimmer on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- Lautenberg is too old to serve another six-year term. (Nov 2008)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
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