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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kate Brown on Education
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Democratic Governor:
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- Close opportunity gap and invest in rural education. (Jan 2019)
- Seamless system of education, from cradle to career. (Aug 2018)
- Future Ready Oregon: Prepare students for today's jobs. (Feb 2018)
- Oregon Promise: community college access program. (Jan 2017)
- Seamless public education from cradle to career. (Sep 2016)
- Make it easier to opt out from Common Core testing. (Jun 2015)
- More state funds for low-income districts. (Nov 1996)
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Knute Buehler on Education
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Combat failing graduation; improve academic achievement. (May 2018)
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Bud Pierce on Education
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Apply Massachusetts Education Reform act to Oregon schools. (Sep 2016)
- We need motivated, well-trained teachers. (Dec 2015)
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Senate:
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Mark Callahan on Education
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Common Core is dumbing down the next generation. (Oct 2015)
- Get rid of the Department of Education. (Jan 2014)
- Opposes Common Core as a nationwide academic standard. (Nov 2016)
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Jason Conger on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Increase educational options available to choose from. (Oct 2013)
- Voted NO on in-state tuition for non-resident aliens. (Feb 2013)
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Jeff Merkley on Education
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Democratic Jr Senator (OR):
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- History making efforts that improved education in Oregon. (Jun 2008)
- Completely overhaul No Child Left Behind. (Jun 2008)
- Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)
- Head Start Programs must be fully funded. (Jun 2008)
- Increase the size and number of Pell Grants available. (Jun 2008)
- Create a broad-based college tuition tax break. (Jun 2008)
- Let parents get involved in their child’s education. (Jun 2008)
- Fully fund Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (Jun 2008)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
- Pro-transgender bathrooms, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Paul Romero on Education
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Forgive student loan interest, but not loan debt. (Nov 2020)
- END Common Core. (Dec 2019)
- Strongly anti-free college, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kevin Stine on Education
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Opposes school vouchers. (Jan 2016)
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Monica Wehby on Education
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Republican Challenger:
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- Increase school choice options for our families. (Mar 2014)
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House:
Earl Blumenauer on Education
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Democratic Representative (OR-3):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
- Voted YES on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Suzanne Bonamici on Education
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Public education rebuilds our communities and our economy. (Jan 2012)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
- Make two years of community college free. (Jul 2015)
- Sponsored bill for suing against school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Peter Defazio on Education
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Democratic Representative (OR-4):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
- Opposes requiring schools to allow school prayer. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 92% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Comprehensive sex ed for sexually-active adolescents. (Mar 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Kurt Schrader on Education
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Good schools are backbone of a strong community. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Sponsored extending subsidized federal student loan rates until 2015. (Apr 2013)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Oppose private and religious school voucher programs. (Oct 2015)
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Greg Walden on Education
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Republican Representative (OR-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Rated 20% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Rated No-strings-attached block grant will kill transparency. (Jul 2015)
- Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on private lawsuits for school race discrimination. (Sep 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Julian Bell on Education
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Teachers should be paid well. (Dec 2015)
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John Kitzhaber on Education
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Democratic Governor:
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- Governor's Cool Schools project is funded by teachers union. (Nov 2011)
- Welcomes waiver from No Child Left Behind standards. (Sep 2011)
- Public education is the cornerstone of democracy. (Jan 2001)
- Improve and invest in public schools. (Aug 2001)
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Ted Kulongoski on Education
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Democratic OR Governor:
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- Unified pre-K through 20 system. (Nov 2006)
- Participate in federal program Race to the Top. (Mar 2010)
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Bob Niemeyer on Education
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Charter schools are the answer; throw out Common Core. (Sep 2016)
- Common Core creates a putrid educational system. (Oct 2015)
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Bill Bradbury on Education
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OR):
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- Increase funding--don't drain to private schools. (Oct 2002)
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Bruce Broussard on Education
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Former Republican challenger (2004):
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- Take full advantage of No Child Left Behind Program. (Aug 2004)
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Wes Cooley on Education
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Mark Hatfield on Education
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
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Al King on Education
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Eliminate the federal Department of Education. (Aug 2004)
- Vouchers & charter schools for free-market competition. (May 2004)
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Bob Packwood on Education
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
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Dave Brownlow on Education
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Constitution Party Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes vouchers because government would regulate them. (Jun 2008)
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John Frohnmayer on Education
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Independent Challenger:
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- Education is local, but the federal government can help. (Jun 2008)
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Elizabeth Furse on Education
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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Darlene Hooley on Education
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Democratic Representative (OR-5):
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- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on allowing vouchers in DC schools. (Aug 1998)
- Voted NO on vouchers for private & parochial schools. (Nov 1997)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives. (Jul 1999)
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Jim Huffman on Education
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Support D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. (Jun 2010)
- Freedom will only survive through constant vigilance. (May 2010)
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Steve Novick on Education
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Don’t pull the rug out from under our public schools. (Apr 2008)
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Gordon Harold Smith on Education
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Republican Jr Senator (OR):
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- Increased critical funding for Head Start. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted YES on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Focus educational resources to help those with greatest need. (Jul 2001)
- Require state standards, regular assessments, and sanctions. (Jul 2001)
- Support Ed-Flex: more flexibility if more accountable. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 57% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
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David Wu on Education
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Democratic Representative (OR-1):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $40B for green public schools. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing Courts to decide on "God" in Pledge of Allegiance. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $84 million in grants for Black and Hispanic colleges. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing school prayer during the War on Terror. (Nov 2001)
- Voted YES on requiring states to test students. (May 2001)
- Offer every parent Charter Schools and public school choice. (Aug 2000)
- Reduce class size to 18 children in grades 1 to 3. (Mar 2001)
- Teacher development grants to improve math & science classes. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
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Cliff Bentz on Education
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Republican (District 2):
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Knute Buehler on Education
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Republican (District 2):
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- Combat failing graduation; improve academic achievement. (May 2018)
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Jo Rae Perkins on Education
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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Ron Wyden on Education
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Democratic Sr Senator (OR):
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- Voted YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
- Voted NO on Educational Savings Accounts. (Mar 2000)
- Voted NO on allowing more flexibility in federal school rules. (Mar 1999)
- Voted NO on education savings accounts. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
- Voted NO on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
- Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. (Mar 1994)
- Rated 91% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
- Opposes education vouchers for public or private school. (Aug 2010)
- $25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)
- Make employee educational assistance tax-deductible. (Jan 1993)
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