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Joe Biden on Technology
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 24 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Railway Safety Act in response to East Palestine derailment. (Jan 2024)
  • Working with world leaders to strengthen rules on AI. (Sep 2023)
  • Industries of the Future: robotics & green/clean products. (Apr 2023)
  • Set up Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework. (Apr 2023)
  • Stop tech companies collecting personal data on our children. (Mar 2022)
  • We have to develop and dominate future technologies. (Apr 2021)
  • Appoint National Security Advisor for Cyber Technology. (Feb 2021)
  • NASA has cancer expertise: they know most about radiation. (Feb 2020)
  • In battle for America's soul we choose science over fiction. (Jul 2019)
  • Full electric vehicle future by 2030. (Jun 2019)
  • Double amount of spectrum available for wireless broadband. (Feb 2012)
  • Internet is new public space; make it a force for democracy. (Nov 2011)
  • No exclusive government control over Internet resources. (Nov 2011)
  • WikiLeaks founder is a high-tech terrorist. (Dec 2010)
  • Build half million charging stations on highways. (Feb 2020)

    Infrastructure

  • Largest investment in infrastructure since Interstates. (Feb 2023)
  • Infrastructure decade: we used to have the best in the world. (Mar 2022)
  • Largest investment ever to restore crumbling infrastructure. (Nov 2021)
  • Good-paying jobs via new green infrastructure. (Sep 2020)
  • Install 550,000 charging stations on all new highways. (Dec 2019)
  • High-speed rail & mass transit would remove millions of cars. (Sep 2019)
  • $15B initiative to rebuild energy & water infrastructure. (Nov 2017)
  • China invests 7% of GDP in infrastructure; we invest only 1%. (Dec 2008)
  • Proposed $980M for tunnel repair; others have dropped ball. (Aug 2007)
Ryan Binkley on Technology
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
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    No stance on record.
Doug Burgum on Technology
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
Click here for 8 full quotes by Doug Burgum OR click here for Doug Burgum on other issues.
  • Goal is to be first state with 100% broadband access . (Jan 2023)
  • Adopt computer and cyber science graduation standards. (Feb 2022)
  • Essential to invest in protecting the data of our citizens. (Jan 2021)
  • Technology has ensured abundant food and energy. (Jan 2020)
  • State-sponsored cyber terrorists are at war with us. (Jan 2020)
  • $1.5B for roads, water projects, & airport infrastructure. (Jan 2019)
  • USMCA trade deal protects intellectual property rights. (Dec 2018)
  • Main Street Initiative: use existing infrastructure fully. (Feb 2017)
Chris Christie on Technology
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 11 full quotes by Chris Christie OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • In my first week as president we would ban TikTok. (Nov 2023)
  • Pro-innovation: get government off the back of innovators. (Sep 2023)
  • If China won't let our social media in, TikTok should go. (Jun 2023)
  • $30B for NYC-NJ Gateway rail tunnel. (Mar 2018)
  • The Chinese don't take us seriously, and why should they? (Nov 2015)
  • Let people play Fantasy Football; who cares? (Oct 2015)
  • Focus on bipartisan reforms instead of Bridgegate. (Oct 2014)
  • Bridgegate: Staff made some significant mistakes in judgment. (Feb 2014)
  • Fired aides for Bridgegate: traffic jam as retribution. (Feb 2014)
  • Eliminate all funding for NJ public broadcasting. (Jun 2012)
  • Put more Motor Vehicle Commission functions online. (Aug 2011)
Ron DeSantis on Technology
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
Click here for 7 full quotes by Ron DeSantis OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Free speech for American tech; free market for Chinese tech. (Sep 2023)
  • DC media outlets are a smear machine against Republicans. (Feb 2023)
  • Enact protections for the data privacy of all Floridians. (Jan 2022)
  • Floridians have a right to control their personal data. (Mar 2021)
  • Hold big tech accountable for political censorship. (Feb 2021)
  • Net neutrality was an FEC massive power grab. (Nov 2018)
  • FCC requirement for net neutrality was a massive power grab. (Oct 2018)
Larry Elder on Technology
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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    No stance on record.
Nikki Haley on Technology
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
Click here for 10 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • Full disclosure on Big Tech algorithms & bots. (Jan 2024)
  • A.I. can be dangerous, but enforce law instead of regulating. (Jan 2024)
  • Freedom of speech for Americans, not bots on social media . (Dec 2023)
  • Anti-Zionism is part of anti-Semitism, and so is TikTok. (Dec 2023)
  • China gets data from 150M people on TikTok. (Sep 2023)
  • Guardrails for artificial intelligence--not heavy regulation. (Jun 2023)
  • Invest in infrastructure, but no gas tax or any other tax. (Jan 2014)
  • Address our crumbling infrastructure. (Jan 2013)
  • More cybersecurity against international criminal hacking. (Jan 2013)
  • Deepen the port of Charleston; return to greatness. (Jan 2012)
Kamala Harris on Technology
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 19 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Focus on winning the race on A.I. and quantum computing. (Sep 2024)
  • $90 billion to address barriers to internet access. (Jun 2024)
  • Millions in capital to promote digital inclusion in Africa. (May 2024)
  • Space4All: benefits of space industry to all communities . (Apr 2024)
  • Address risks from use of AI & monitor impact on public. (Mar 2024)
  • Don't ban TikTok, but national security concerns with owner. (Mar 2024)
  • Return to the Moon, then travel to Mars. (Mar 2024)
  • Same rules for everyone; Twitter should shut down Trump. (Oct 2019)
  • All electric cars and school buses by 2045. (Sep 2019)
  • We're very vulnerable to cyber threats. (Aug 2019)
  • Cybersecurity crucial to protect elections & infrastructure. (Apr 2019)
  • Improve transportation infrastructure in rural communities. (Mar 2019)
  • Secure Elections Act: prevent foreign interference. (Jan 2019)
  • Cyber doctrine: when is a cyberattack an act of war? (Jan 2019)
  • Update water infrastructure based on Israeli model. (Jan 2019)
  • Smartphone videos force police brutality to be seen. (Jan 2019)
  • Warns mobile app companies to protect privacy or face fines. (Jul 2013)
  • Unit to prevent misuse of technology to invade privacy. (Jul 2012)
  • eCrime Unit: target technology crimes like identity theft. (Dec 2011)
Howie Hawkins on Technology
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 5 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • We support all efforts to achieve net neutrality. (Jul 2020)
  • Protect software by copyright, not patent. (Jul 2020)
  • Prioritize rail over cars and trucks. (May 2019)
  • Public broadband; public ownership of online platforms. (May 2019)
  • Public funding of diverse nonprofit, noncommercial media. (May 2019)
Will Hurd on Technology
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • We need a national cyber strategy to defend our systems. (Jun 2023)
Asa Hutchinson on Technology
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
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  • Get computer science in every school to compete with China. (Aug 2023)
  • $30 million to expand high-speed internet into rural areas. (Jan 2021)
  • Focus on technology education & Innovation Council. (Jan 2019)
Perry Johnson on Technology
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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    No stance on record.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Technology
Independent presidential Challenger
Click here for 4 full quotes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. OR click here for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on other issues.
  • CHIPS Act: Don't subsidize rich nor cut off trade with China. (Aug 2023)
  • Many illnesses caused by vaccines & 5G wireless technology. (Jun 2023)
  • Dismantle Big Tech's censorship-industrial complex. (May 2023)
  • Podcasts allow deplatformed candidates to reach voters. (Jun 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Technology
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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    No stance on record.
Chase Oliver on Technology
Libertarian candidate for President
Click here for 2 full quotes by Chase Oliver OR click here for Chase Oliver on other issues.
  • End warrantless wiretaps and FISA abuses. (Dec 2023)
  • Let innovators reduce carbon; not federal-chosen technology. (Oct 2022)
Mike Pence on Technology
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 10 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • TikTok should be banned from this country, period. (Jun 2023)
  • Send pioneers to Mars, by any means necessary. (Feb 2020)
  • Go to Moon's South pole to mine oxygen & extract water. (Oct 2019)
  • Questions scientific community on ozone & global warming. (Sep 2019)
  • Adversaries have weaponized space; solution is Space Force. (Mar 2019)
  • Cyber-warfare is new tool of US enemies. (Oct 2016)
  • Invest in our roads and ports, but without raising taxes. (Jan 2016)
  • Riverboat gambling ok, but no electronic wagering. (May 2015)
  • Favors buying private property to expand Interstate highway. (May 2010)
  • Reject the censorship of the Fairness Doctrine. (Feb 2008)
Dean Phillips on Technology
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
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    No stance on record.
Vivek Ramaswamy on Technology
CEO & Republican Challenger
Click here for 2 full quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy OR click here for Vivek Ramaswamy on other issues.
  • AdWatch: mainstream media favors corporate candidates . (Jan 2024)
  • I'm not a know-it-all; I listen to challengers & experts. (Sep 2023)
Bernie Sanders on Technology
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 18 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • Facebook is anti-competitive, should be broken up. (Dec 2020)
  • Our infrastructure is crumbling because of endless wars. (Jan 2020)
  • Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
  • Fix our nation's infrastructure; don't privatize it. (Feb 2019)
  • Fake news comes from multinational media conglomerates. (Feb 2017)
  • 13 million jobs by rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. (Jan 2017)
  • We have significantly underfunded Infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Drinking water infrastructure coming to end of useful life. (Nov 2016)
  • Tax wealth stashed in Caymans to rebuild our infrastructure. (Feb 2016)
  • Net Neutrality: no preferential treatment for corporations. (Sep 2015)
  • I support funding NASA, but our planet has to come first. (Sep 2015)
  • Stop bailing out Wall Street & start repairing Main Street. (Mar 2015)
  • $1 trillion investment in infrastructure. (Jan 2015)
  • Invest in infrastructure: My water system is 150 years old. (Dec 2010)
  • Infrastructure does not get better if you ignore it. (Dec 2010)
  • US invests 2.4% on infrastructure; Europe 5% and China 9%. (Dec 2010)
  • Sued cable TV company to pay city for damaging streets. (Jun 1997)

    Voting Record

  • 2000s: Voted NO on Online Freedom of Speech Act. (Jul 2019)
Tim Scott on Technology
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
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  • Supports Port of Charleston's dredging as economic boost. (May 2011)
Corey Stapleton on Technology
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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    No stance on record.
Jill Stein on Technology
Green Challenger
Click here for 7 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Demilitarize outer space; don't privatize outer space. (Oct 2016)
  • Negotiate an international treaty banning cyberwarfare. (Oct 2016)
  • Make science policy more democratic & responsive to citizens. (Oct 2016)
  • Green New Deal for efficient public transportation. (Jan 2016)
  • Renew our infrastructure and assure everyone has a job. (Jun 2015)
  • 4 million people wrote to FCC to preserve net neutrality. (Feb 2015)
  • No government policing of the internet. (May 2012)
Francis Suarez on Technology
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for Francis Suarez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald Trump on Technology
Republican former President
Click here for 36 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • Industries of the Future: AI , 5G, and biotech. (Apr 2023)
  • $1T infrastructure bill continues destruction of our country. (Jul 2021)
  • America will put first woman on moon, & flag on Mars. (Aug 2020)
  • Artificial Intelligence initiative: invest in the future. (Feb 2019)
  • Let US companies work in China with proprietary technology. (Sep 2018)
  • Be more aggressive against leakers of classified information. (Apr 2018)
  • All humankind benefits from reaching into the stars. (Oct 2016)
  • Encourage innovation in the areas of space exploration. (Oct 2016)
  • Emmy award & Hollywood Walk of Fame for "The Apprentice". (Jun 2015)
  • Took chance by starting Clear Channel radio program. (Apr 2010)

    Infrastructure

  • $2 trillion for infrastructure as next response to pandemic. (Mar 2020)
  • New roads, bridges & tunnels, plus high-speed rural internet. (Feb 2020)
  • No to $30B for NYC-NJ Gateway rail tunnel. (Mar 2018)
  • $1.5T for new investment to fix infrastructure deficit. (Jan 2018)
  • Change permitting rules to build reliable infrastructure. (Jan 2018)
  • Trillions abroad while crumbling infrastructure at home. (Feb 2017)
  • New program of national rebuilding, like Ike's interstates. (Feb 2017)
  • Assign high-priority infrastructure projects. (Feb 2017)
  • New roads & airports & tunnels & railways all across America. (Jan 2017)
  • Make desalinization affordable; rebuild water infrastructure. (Oct 2016)
  • Can't fix infrastructure because politicians squander money. (Sep 2016)
  • Crumbling infrastructure costs $200B in reduced productivity. (Nov 2015)
  • FactCheck: 24% of our bridges are in trouble, not 59%. (Aug 2015)
  • Rebuild our infrastructure on time & on budget. (Jun 2015)

    Internet

  • I think Google's rigged just like our government is rigged. (Oct 2024)
  • I filed a big class action lawsuit against big tech giants. (Jul 2021)
  • The time has come to break up big tech monopolies. (Feb 2021)
  • Twitter is the reason I got elected and am successful. (Sep 2019)
  • 2016: cheered on WikiLeaks releasing Hillary's stolen emails. (Jul 2019)
  • Repeal internet privacy rules: let companies sell ad info. (Apr 2017)
  • Proportional response to eliminate cyberattacks. (Oct 2016)
  • We invented Internet but ISIS is beating us at our own game. (Sep 2016)
  • Close our Internet up, to fight ISIS terrorist recruitment. (Dec 2015)
  • Net neutrality is top down power grab of the Internet. (Sep 2015)
  • China threatens US with cyber warfare & industrial espionage. (Dec 2011)
  • Computer industry is overheated. (Oct 1997)
JD Vance on Technology
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 4 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • Chips from Taiwan power the modern economy. (Jul 2024)
  • Infrastructure bill spends billions on bad priorities. (Nov 2022)
  • We need to break up the big tech companies. (Oct 2021)
  • Time to stop complaining about Big Tech and do something. (Jul 2021)
Tim Walz on Technology
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 3 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Boost mass transit & new Amtrak rail line. (Aug 2024)
  • Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). (Oct 2018)
  • Safeguard our online activity from public scrutiny. (May 2017)
Cornel West on Technology
Green Party/People's Party candidate
Click here for Cornel West on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kanye West on Technology
Birthday Party candidate for President
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    No stance on record.
Marianne Williamson on Technology
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 3 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • Massively boost transportation infrastructure spending. (Jul 2019)
  • Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
  • Harness motivation like JFK did going to moon. (Jun 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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