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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mike Beebe on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Governor:
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Anthony Bland on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Principles & Values
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Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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- Libertarian for those unhappy with Democrats AND Republicans. (Dec 2019)
- Converted from Blue-Dog Democrat; married with three kids. (Oct 2019)
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Frank Gilbert on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Christian Libertarian & believes in Non-Aggression Principle. (Nov 2016)
- Keep God, and all religion, in the public sphere. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes basing government on Judeo-Christian values. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty. (Nov 2016)
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Tim Griffin on Principles & Values
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GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew):
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- Supports Supreme Court nominations in election year. (Sep 2020)
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Jared Henderson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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Mike Ross on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Leslie Rutledge on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Require public schools to play anthem before sporting events. (Mar 2021)
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Sanders is Christian, conservative, a proud Arkansan. (Apr 2021)
- I took on media, radical left and cancel culture. (Jan 2021)
- Everything we love about America is at stake. (Jan 2021)
- I'm a Christian, a wife, a mom, and a proud Arkansan. (Nov 2020)
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Mark West on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor of Arkansas:
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- Respect for religious freedom. (Jul 2018)
- No religious viewpoint should be publicly imposed. (Apr 2018)
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Senate:
AR 2022: 2022 AR Governor's race
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Mike Beebe on Principles & Values
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Curtis Coleman on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Tom Cotton on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator:
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- No more urgent task than simple, unapologetic patriotism. (Feb 2021)
- Slavery was necessary evil upon which union was built. (Jul 2020)
- Served in military, academia, and as management consultant. (May 2014)
- Fastest male in Congress; has finished 11 marathons. (May 2014)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Conner Eldridge on Principles & Values
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Frank Gilbert on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Christian Libertarian & believes in Non-Aggression Principle. (Nov 2016)
- Keep God, and all religion, in the public sphere. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes basing government on Judeo-Christian values. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty. (Nov 2016)
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Ricky Dale Harrington on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Libertarian for those unhappy with Democrats AND Republicans. (Dec 2019)
- Converted from Blue-Dog Democrat; married with three kids. (Oct 2019)
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Nathan LaFrance on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- No need to ban religion from all public domains. (Sep 2014)
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Josh Mahony on Principles & Values
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Rick Crawford on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Among "10 poorest House members," as measured by assets. (Sep 2013)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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French Hill on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Mike Ross on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (AR-4):
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- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Steve Womack on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Elected mayor of Rogers in 1998. (Nov 2010)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Huckabee on Principles & Values
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Republican Presidential candidate:
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- A President should care about regular folk, not just elites. (Jan 2016)
- I want to give a chance for American dream. (Nov 2015)
- Candidates don't run for themselves; they run for the future. (Oct 2015)
- America is in trouble, but it's not beyond repair. (Aug 2015)
- Even elected officials shouldn't squelch dissenting views. (Jan 2015)
- Chivalry is respect for women, not sexism. (Jan 2015)
- Cultural bubbles of NY, DC, and LA divide them from us. (Jan 2015)
- Faux-cons (false conservatives) include libertarians. (Nov 2008)
- Do The Right Thing to change America's future. (Nov 2008)
- GOP puts faith in individual; Dems put faith in government. (Nov 2008)
- Vertical solutions, not horizontal right-left nonsense. (Nov 2008)
- Everyone deciding what's right & wrong is stupid. (Nov 2008)
- Press misunderstands: support comes from non-religious to. (Nov 2008)
- I didn’t want to wait for the government to rescue me. (Sep 2008)
- Competition breeds excellence, including in the GOP race. (Feb 2008)
- Without moral absolutes, we are lost and confused. (Feb 2008)
- American’s greatness is because we’re rooted in our faith. (Feb 2008)
- Limbaugh is a great voice for conservatism, not infallible. (Jan 2008)
- Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Dec 2007)
- I’m a conservative, but I’m not mean about it. (Nov 2007)
- Even if GOP loses elections, we should not lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
- Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President’s boss. (Aug 2007)
- Valuing life is the country’s most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
- Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
- Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
- America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
- Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
- Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
- Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
- Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
- Positive thinking works, if based on positive principles. (Oct 2000)
- I freely admit, I love the excitement of campaigning. (Sep 1997)
- Governorship principles: leadership, family, & participation. (Sep 1997)
- I have consistently fought the Clinton machine in Arkansas. (Oct 2015)
Faith & Religion
- Ought to be able to respect people who don’t have any faith. (Jan 2008)
- People should deal with the use of faith in my campaign. (Jan 2008)
- Judge Romney, & any candidate, by record, not by faith. (Dec 2007)
- Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007)
- I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007)
- Plenty of choices for candidates who don’t believe in God. (Jun 2007)
- One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
- Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
- Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
- A “grace Christian”: dislikes “law Christians” AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
- My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
- We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God’s world. (Jan 2007)
- Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
- People of faith feel responsible for God’s world. (Jan 2007)
- 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
- The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000)
- Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)
- American triad of values: faith, family, & work. (Jun 1998)
- Faith reorients us away from sin & toward future & maturity. (Jun 1998)
- Working in faith will restore our downgraded culture. (Jun 1998)
Past Elections
- Motto as governor and now, "Come, let us reason together". (Jan 2016)
- Joked at NRA talk about Obama ducking gunshots. (Jan 2009)
- Underdog victory in IA caucus propelled campaign to top tier. (Nov 2008)
- Faith voters flocked to me because GOP left them. (Nov 2008)
- The Huckaboom: consensus candidate among Values Voters. (Nov 2008)
- TV ad with Xmas cross was ad-libbed & completely accidental. (Nov 2008)
- TV ad "Chuck Norris Approved" became Internet phenomenon. (Nov 2008)
- Not exiting; I didn’t major in math; I majored in miracles. (Feb 2008)
- Presumptuous and arrogant to suggest Reagan would endorse me. (Jan 2008)
- Only candidate who’s faced Clinton political machine before. (Jan 2008)
- Declined to answer Boston Globe questions on Executive Power. (Dec 2007)
- The social conservative’s candidate for president. (Oct 2007)
- N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
- Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
- GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)
- George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
- Dealt with Yellow Dog Democrats as governor. (Sep 1997)
Personal Background
- Kenneth Copeland is a friend, innocent until proven guilty. (Feb 2008)
- Hunted and ate fried squirrel in college days. (Feb 2008)
- Childhood heroes in AR: Jesus, Elvis, and FDR. (Feb 2008)
- Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
- Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
- Plays bass guitar in rock band “Capitol Offense”. (Jan 2007)
- Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006)
- Abstains from alcohol as part of Baptist religion. (May 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Asa Hutchinson on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor:
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- When the election is over we need to come together. (Jan 2021)
- Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. (Oct 2015)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Mark Swaney on Principles & Values
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2014 Green Senate Challenger:
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- Religion has no place in government. (Aug 2014)
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Tom Cotton on Principles & Values
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4):
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- No more urgent task than simple, unapologetic patriotism. (Feb 2021)
- Slavery was necessary evil upon which union was built. (Jul 2020)
- Served in military, academia, and as management consultant. (May 2014)
- Fastest male in Congress; has finished 11 marathons. (May 2014)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Tim Griffin on Principles & Values
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Republican (Governor run 2014) (District 2):
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- Supports Supreme Court nominations in election year. (Sep 2020)
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Dale Bumpers on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Tim Hutchinson on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Sr Senator (until 2002):
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- Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. (Oct 2015)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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David Pryor on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 1991: Urged then-Gov. Bill Clinton to run for president. (Nov 1997)
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Marion Berry on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (AR-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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John Boozman on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- Arkansas can't afford Blanche Lincoln anymore. (Sep 2010)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
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Jay Dickey on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Formicola on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Forms exploratory committee to run against Sen. Mark Pryor. (Feb 2008)
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Jim Holt on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Senate (AR):
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- Pray that God will give Bush wisdom. (Jul 2004)
- Separation of church and state cannot be done. (Jul 2004)
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Asa Hutchinson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- When the election is over we need to come together. (Jan 2021)
- Parents operated a Christian radio station and school. (Oct 2015)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Rebekah Kennedy on Principles & Values
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Blanche Lambert Lincoln on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (AR):
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- Some say I'm too liberal; some say I'm too conservative. (Oct 2010)
- Voted with Democratic Party 91.5% of 305 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 YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Vic Snyder on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (AR-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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John Boozman on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (AR-3):
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- Arkansas can't afford Blanche Lincoln anymore. (Sep 2010)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
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Mark Pryor on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (AR):
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- AdWatch: I believe in God; and only God has all the answers. (Jul 2014)
- Campaign theme: Pryor is responsible, Cotton is reckless. (Jan 2014)
- AdWatch: I believe in God and I believe in His word. (Dec 2013)
- Poorest member of the Senate, as measured by assets. (Sep 2013)
- Voted with Democratic Party 87.1% of 326 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 YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Bruce Westerman on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Dan Whitfield on Principles & Values
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