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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Families & Children
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Wrong incentives put kids in foster care instead of families. (Feb 2020)
- Civil union contracts for same-sex couples, but no marriage. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Justice on Families & Children
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| Democratic governor:
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Ben Salango on Families & Children
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Stephen Noble Smith on Families & Children
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- For family leave, and equal pay for equal work. (Jan 2020)
- Kinship families receive same support as foster families. (Jan 2020)
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Ron Stollings on Families & Children
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- We need to invest in first 1,000 days of a child's life. (Dec 2019)
- Raise age to 21 for buying tobacco and vape products. (Feb 2019)
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Woody Thrasher on Families & Children
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Families & Children
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Families & Children
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Porn distorts sex created by God; enforce obscenity laws. (May 2020)
- Oppose adoption of children homosexual singles or couples. (May 2020)
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John Buckley on Families & Children
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| Libertarian Senate challenger:
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Shelley Moore Capito on Families & Children
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
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Carte Goodwin on Families & Children
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Families & Children
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| Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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Zane Lawhorn on Families & Children
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Keep the traditional family unit whenever possible. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Families & Children
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Opposes gay marriage personally, but accepts as settled law. (Oct 2018)
- 5 basic promises to our children: healthy, safe, cared-for. (Feb 2005)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
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Pat McGeehan on Families & Children
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Patrick Morrisey on Families & Children
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Disappointed with legalization of gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Families & Children
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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John Raese on Families & Children
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| Republican Challenger:
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Families & Children
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Make 6 months of family leave available to all parents. (Jul 2017)
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Natalie Tennant on Families & Children
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Families & Children
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| Republican House Member (District 3):
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David McKinley on Families & Children
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| Republican (District 1):
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Carol Miller on Families & Children
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Republican (District 3):
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- Let businesses & groups act on their beliefs about marriage. (Sep 2018)
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Alex Mooney on Families & Children
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| Republican House Member (District 2):
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Nick Rahall on Families & Children
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Families & Children
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Jeff Kessler on Families & Children
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Joe Manchin III on Families & Children
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
- Opposes gay marriage personally, but accepts as settled law. (Oct 2018)
- 5 basic promises to our children: healthy, safe, cared-for. (Feb 2005)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Families & Children
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| Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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Shelley Moore Capito on Families & Children
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito on other issues.
- Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
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Cecil Underwood on Families & Children
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Families & Children
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
- Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Families & Children
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Rick Snuffer on Families & Children
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Jay Wolfe on Families & Children
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| 2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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Robert Byrd on Families & Children
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
- Rated 20% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
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John Rockefeller on Families & Children
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
- Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
- More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
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Bob Wise on Families & Children
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
- Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Families & Children
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
- Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
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