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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Stacey Abrams on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender:
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- Joined corporate wing of Democrats, rather than Bernie wing. (May 2020)
- If I didn't speak up for myself, no one else would. (Apr 2020)
- Run for the job you want; I'm best on executive side. (Nov 2019)
- Prefers organizing systems for change to legislating. (May 2019)
- First black woman as major party governor nominee. (Mar 2019)
- Yale Law School; tax attorney and romance novelist. (Mar 2019)
- What do I want, and how do I get there? (Mar 2019)
- The best ideas & the best policies are collaborative. (Mar 2019)
- Short-sighted leaders have definite opinion about everything. (Mar 2019)
- I author romance novels, but I'm not married. (Mar 2019)
- Election loss: Something being legal does not make it right. (Nov 2018)
- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (May 2018)
- Oppose monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol. (Mar 2014)
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Keisha Lance Bottoms on Principles & Values
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Atlanta Mayor:
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- Don't just go along with what I say; push back. (Mar 2019)
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Casey Cagle on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Protect student athletes' religious expression. (Sep 2017)
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Jason Carter on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- I've passed 21 bipartisan bills in the legislature. (Oct 2014)
- Grandfather Jimmy Carter participates in grandson's campaign. (Jul 2014)
- Comfortable talking about his religious faith. (Jun 2014)
- All people, regardless of accomplishments, are still people. (Jun 2003)
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Nathan Deal on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Place monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol. (Apr 2014)
- Converted from Democrat to GOP in tide of 1994. (Jun 1995)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Shane Hazel on Principles & Values
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| Libertarian challenger for Governor:
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Hunter Hill on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Place monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol. (Mar 2014)
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Andrew Hunt on Principles & Values
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| Libertarian Governor Challenger:
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Vernon Jones on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Black voters would vote for David Duke if a Democrat. (Apr 2021)
- Voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004; donated to GOP in 2001. (Jul 2008)
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Brian Kemp on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Call off Georgia runoff election; it's a scam. (Dec 2020)
- State Senator and Secretary of State. (Mar 2017)
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Kandiss Taylor on Principles & Values
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Senate:
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Jim Barksdale on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Against Georgia adopting "religious liberty" legislation. (Aug 2016)
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John Barrow on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Paul Broun on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Biblical morality is spiritual foundation of our nation. (Jul 2014)
- Lost campaigns in 1990, 1992 & 1996 before winning in 2006. (Mar 2014)
- Separation of church and state is a mistaken idea. (Dec 2013)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Jason Carter on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- I've passed 21 bipartisan bills in the legislature. (Oct 2014)
- Grandfather Jimmy Carter participates in grandson's campaign. (Jul 2014)
- Comfortable talking about his religious faith. (Jun 2014)
- All people, regardless of accomplishments, are still people. (Jun 2003)
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Doug Collins on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Impeachment smeared a president who put America first. (Jan 2020)
- Impeachment started with tears in Brooklyn in 2016. (Dec 2019)
- No collusion; no obstruction. (Jun 2019)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Strongly protect religious liberty, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-Judeo-Christian morality, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Phil Gingrey on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Derrick Grayson on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Karen Handel on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- 2010: Resigned as Secretary of State to run for Governor. (Apr 2017)
- Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner before Kingston. (Dec 2013)
- Resigned Komen for the Cure over Planned Parenthood issue. (Sep 2012)
- Avid runner, covering 12-15 miles per week. (Sep 2012)
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Shane Hazel on Principles & Values
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| Libertarian Senate nominee:
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Johnny Isakson on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Voted with Republican Party 94.4% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Stand up for traditional values. (Aug 2004)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES 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: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Jack Kingston on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Broaden appeal of GOP by engaging liberal media. (Apr 2014)
- Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner over Handel. (Dec 2013)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Matt Lieberman on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Don't wait for a miracle; we must make changes. (May 2020)
- Will "err on the side of propriety". (Oct 2019)
- Supports impeachment process; would likely vote to remove. (Oct 2019)
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Kelly Loeffler on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Reversed course: certified Biden's electoral victory. (Jan 2021)
- First in my family to graduate from college. (Dec 2020)
- I'm a Christian: a person of deep faith. (Dec 2020)
- Conservative values matter: uphold the Constitution. (Dec 2020)
- WNBA players endorsing opponent is "cancel culture". (Nov 2020)
- Donated maximum $2800 to Trump recount fund. (Nov 2020)
- Atlanta's "most expensive real estate transaction ever". (Nov 2020)
- Endorsed QAnon candidate for fighting "radical left". (Oct 2020)
- TV ad: She's more conservative than Attila the Hun. (Sep 2020)
- My first vote will be to end the impeachment sham. (Dec 2019)
- Impeachment "is a partisan exercise". (Dec 2019)
- Impeachment: no evidence, no crime. (Dec 2019)
- Will abide by Senate ethics rules, won't address conflicts. (Dec 2019)
- Strongly protect religious liberty, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-Judeo-Christian morality, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jon Ossoff on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Parents' success helped me, I want to help others. (Jan 2021)
- Refusal to debate shows arrogance & sense of entitlement. (Dec 2020)
- Standard for Senators higher than not being prosecuted. (Nov 2020)
- On Day One, I'll place my stock portfolio in a blind trust. (Nov 2020)
- Criticizes "cultural elitism" of Hollywood. (Nov 2020)
- Multiracial coalition with shared values emerging. (Oct 2020)
- Dedicated my career to fighting corruption. (Jul 2020)
- His faith informs his approach to politics. (Jun 2020)
- Early campaign pledge: "Make Trump Furious". (Jun 2017)
- Supported by national anti-Trump neophyte networks. (Apr 2017)
- Campaign slogan: Make Trump Furious. (Apr 2017)
- Interned for Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Hank Johnson. (Apr 2017)
- Promises to move to 6th district after girlfriend graduates. (Apr 2017)
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David Perdue on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- COVID: Stock trades came under investigation. (Nov 2020)
- Strong supporter of judges in the mold of Antonin Scalia. (Nov 2020)
- Mocked Kamala Harris's first name at Trump rally. (Oct 2020)
- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Change diapers & politicians frequently: not a D.C. insider. (Apr 2014)
- CEO of Dollar General & Reebok; cousin of Gov. Sonny Perdue. (Mar 2014)
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Tom Price on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Accused of insider trading; resigned due to travel expenses. (Sep 2017)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Valencia Stovall on Principles & Values
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Independent challenger for 2-year special election:
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- Born-again believer in Jesus Christ. (Nov 2020)
- Keep God in the public sphere˙. (Oct 2020)
- Monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol. (Mar 2014)
- Pro-Judeo-Christian morality, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amanda Swafford on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- No government endorsement nor exclusion of any religion. (Oct 2014)
- Judeo-Christian values aren't threatened by Shariah. (Sep 2014)
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Ed Tarver on Principles & Values
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| Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger:
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Ted Terry on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Prefers evidence-based policy making. (Aug 2018)
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Teresa Tomlinson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Raphael Warnock on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- My whole life is about service; Senate would continue that. (Dec 2020)
- Washington is not focused on ordinary people. (Dec 2020)
- Have a moral foundation for everything that we do. (Dec 2020)
- I'm a Matthew 25 Christian: love your neighbor. (Dec 2020)
- Youngest pastor to lead Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church. (Aug 2020)
- America at its highest: equal voting, health care, education. (Jul 2020)
- 2008: Joined black pastors defending controversial sermons. (Mar 2020)
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Rick Allen on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Shariah law is a threat; keep Judeo-Christian framework. (Sep 2014)
- Supports barring anti-religious art funding. (Aug 2014)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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John Barrow on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-12):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Sanford Bishop on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-2):
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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 "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Buddy Carter on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Young Gun "On the Radar" in national GOP "Drive to245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Doug Collins on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 9):
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- Impeachment smeared a president who put America first. (Jan 2020)
- Impeachment started with tears in Brooklyn in 2016. (Dec 2019)
- No collusion; no obstruction. (Jun 2019)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Strongly protect religious liberty, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-Judeo-Christian morality, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Drew Ferguson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- My Christian faith guides all of my activities and beliefs. (Nov 2016)
- Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Tom Graves on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 14):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Jody Hice on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Post the Ten Commandments in public arenas. (Jul 2014)
- Freedom without Judeo-Christian context leads to corruption. (Jan 2012)
- Islam is incompatible with America's founding principles. (Jan 2012)
- Young Gun "On the Radar" in national GOP "Drive to245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Hank Johnson on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- 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)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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John Lewis on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-5):
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- Skipped Trump's inauguration due to illegitimacy from Russia. (Sep 2017)
- Skipped Trump's inauguration due to illegitimacy from Russia. (Sep 2017)
- 1963: Winning moments not evidence of lasting victory. (Jan 2009)
- 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)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jul 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Barry Loudermilk on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 11):
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Traditional values instead of Hollywood for moral leadership. (Jul 2014)
- Fight for right to pray publicly and carry a Bible. (Jul 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Lucy McBath on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Jon Ossoff on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Parents' success helped me, I want to help others. (Jan 2021)
- Refusal to debate shows arrogance & sense of entitlement. (Dec 2020)
- Standard for Senators higher than not being prosecuted. (Nov 2020)
- On Day One, I'll place my stock portfolio in a blind trust. (Nov 2020)
- Criticizes "cultural elitism" of Hollywood. (Nov 2020)
- Multiracial coalition with shared values emerging. (Oct 2020)
- Dedicated my career to fighting corruption. (Jul 2020)
- His faith informs his approach to politics. (Jun 2020)
- Early campaign pledge: "Make Trump Furious". (Jun 2017)
- Supported by national anti-Trump neophyte networks. (Apr 2017)
- Campaign slogan: Make Trump Furious. (Apr 2017)
- Interned for Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Hank Johnson. (Apr 2017)
- Promises to move to 6th district after girlfriend graduates. (Apr 2017)
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Tom Price on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Accused of insider trading; resigned due to travel expenses. (Sep 2017)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Austin Scott on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 8):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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David Scott on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-13):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Lynn Westmoreland on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-8):
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- 2009: Tea Party roadtrip to recruit candidates. (Sep 2010)
- Sept. 2008: Obamas are "uppity". (Jan 2009)
- Rated B by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Rob Woodall on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Sonny Perdue on Principles & Values
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Republican GA Governor:
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- Held day of prayer during Georgia's worst drought. (Sep 2012)
- 2001: Won election on central issue of Confederate flag. (Oct 2001)
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Tom Price on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-6):
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- Accused of insider trading; resigned due to travel expenses. (Sep 2017)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Allen Buckley on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Absolute separation of church and state. (May 2020)
- Government out of religion, and religion out of government. (Jun 2004)
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Bob Barr on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger (District 11):
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- Obama and McCain indistinguishable on policy positions. (Oct 2008)
- We need a builder for this country; I am Bob the Builder. (Oct 2008)
- Seeks Ron Paul’s supporters based on libertarian message. (Jun 2008)
- On ballot in 48 states; working on last two. (Jun 2008)
- Libertarian nominee hopes to be on ballot in all 50 states. (May 2008)
- McCain is big-government; I am small-government. (May 2008)
- Expects votes to come from those who would sit out election. (May 2008)
- Rejects “spolier” label; expects to win electoral votes. (May 2008)
- Served as US Attorney and as a CIA official. (Apr 2008)
- Announces for president: time for principle over complacency. (Apr 2008)
- Clinton echoed Nixon’s claim of being above the law. (Jul 2004)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Phil Gingrey on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-11):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Jack Kingston on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-1):
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- Broaden appeal of GOP by engaging liberal media. (Apr 2014)
- Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner over Handel. (Dec 2013)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Roy Barnes on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Removed SC Confederate flag knowing it might cost election. (Oct 2001)
- Confederate flag was barrier to GA's future prosperity. (Oct 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Max Burns on Principles & Values
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| Republican (Until 2004) (District 12):
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Max Cleland on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Ran for office angered over Vietnam and veteran treatment. (Jan 2004)
- 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 Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
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Mac Collins on Principles & Values
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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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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Mac Collins on Principles & Values
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Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3):
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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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Paul Coverdell on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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Newt Gingrich on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Mueller was a figurehead for anti-Trump prosecutors. (Jul 2019)
- Is Obama a socialist? "Sure, of course he is". (Sep 2011)
- Tea Party prevents mistake of electing conservative Dems. (Jul 2011)
- If you're not loyal to U.S., you can't serve in my Cabinet. (Jun 2011)
- Start speaking out in favor of American Exceptionalism. (Jun 2011)
- American Exceptionalism is central to our nation's survival. (Jun 2011)
- Five habits of liberty sustain American Exceptionalism. (Jun 2011)
- OpEd: Great revolutionary but less adept at governing. (Sep 2010)
- America is now facing a mortal threat. (May 2010)
- Saul Alinsky is clear: Left needs to be dishonest. (May 2010)
- GOP regained majority after Watergate; and we'll do it again. (Jan 2010)
- Creator as source of liberty is literally written in stone. (Dec 2006)
- Media-academic-legal elite imposes radical secularist vision. (Dec 2006)
- Reform traditional instruments of gov’t for 21st century. (Dec 2006)
- Focus on 5 major challenges for the 21st century. (Dec 2006)
- Forced change from minority mentality to majority mentality. (Sep 2006)
- Winning the future requires a movement for real change. (Oct 2005)
- Politics is war without blood. (Feb 2003)
- GOP represents people, but Dems communicate better. (Jul 1998)
- Baby Boomers becoming Republicans while Dems become outdated. (Jul 1998)
- Liberals exploit weakness; conservatives offer strength. (Jul 1998)
- We must choose between a future of freedom or decline. (Jul 1996)
- Culture of irresponsibility began in 1965. (Jul 1995)
- Our civilization is a shared opportunity to pursue happiness. (Jul 1995)
- Search for progress in successful lessons of the past. (Jun 1995)
- Many newspaper editorial boards contain socialists. (Jun 1995)
- If you're afraid or broke or uneducated, you're not free. (Jan 1995)
Past Elections
- 1998: Resigned after election loss of House seats. (Nov 2010)
- 1994 goal of durable conservative majority lasted until 2008. (Aug 2009)
- After 2000, Republicans failed to govern successfully. (Dec 2007)
- 1979: wrote Art of Transformation; 1990s: implemented it. (Dec 2007)
- 21st century Contract With America: grassroots movement. (Oct 2005)
- 1998: Proceeded with unpopular impeachment "because we can". (Jun 2004)
- 1972: State chair for CREEP, committee to re-elect Nixon. (Jun 1995)
- 1960: first political activism: student volunteer for Nixon. (Jun 1995)
- Cooperate on Contract, but no compromise. (Jun 1995)
- Four House Ethics complaints against "Newt Inc." GOPAC. (Jun 1995)
- Authored Conservative Opportunity Society manifesto. (Jun 1995)
- Great Republican tradition of progressivism from 1856-1912. (Jan 1995)
Personal Life
- Parents married only a few months; named after stepfather. (Jun 1995)
- Dated his geometry teacher in high-school; married her later. (Jun 1995)
- As an army brat, I know how exciting military life can be. (Jan 1995)
- Grew up on military bases during Vietnam War. (Jan 1995)
- Mother married to biological father for only 3 days. (Jan 1995)
Religion
- Declaration assumes God created man. (Jun 2011)
- Constitution says freedom OF religion, not FROM religion. (Dec 2006)
- Supreme Court hostile to religion, but building based on it. (Dec 2006)
- Freedom OF religion; not freedom FROM religion. (Oct 2005)
- Leaders of the American Revolution were committed to God. (Apr 1996)
- Judeo-Christian traditions and rules work. (Jan 1995)
Voting Record
- Reach out to blacks & Latinos in "blue" areas. (Jan 2010)
- Red-blue split in America is 85% Americans and 15% fringe. (Dec 2007)
- Red-vs.-Blue fails: propose Red-White-and-Blue solutions. (Dec 2007)
- Polls are biased left; GOP wins on the issues. (Jul 1998)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Denise Majette on Principles & Values
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
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Denise Majette on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
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Zell Miller on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004:
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- For Bush because “my family is more important than my party”. (Sep 2004)
- We need bipartisanship in times of war. (Sep 2004)
- Democratic party is value-neutral and misguided on issues. (Oct 2003)
- The Democrats in power don’t care about the South. (Oct 2003)
- Democratic party leaders too liberal for the South. (Oct 2003)
- Member of the Senate’s “Centrist Coalition”. (Jan 2001)
- 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)
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Sam Nunn on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Mary Squires on Principles & Values
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Dale Cardwell on Principles & Values
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Saxby Chambliss on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- OpEd: 2002 attack ad was effective because it was factual. (Mar 2010)
- 2002: Attacked war-hero opponent as unpatriotic, and won. (Sep 2009)
- Voted with Republican Party 94.4% of 319 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES 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)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Saxby Chambliss on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8):
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- OpEd: 2002 attack ad was effective because it was factual. (Mar 2010)
- 2002: Attacked war-hero opponent as unpatriotic, and won. (Sep 2009)
- Voted with Republican Party 94.4% of 319 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES 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)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Nathan Deal on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10):
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- Place monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol. (Apr 2014)
- Converted from Democrat to GOP in tide of 1994. (Jun 1995)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Johnny Isakson on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6):
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- Voted with Republican Party 94.4% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Stand up for traditional values. (Aug 2004)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES 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: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Vernon Jones on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Black voters would vote for David Duke if a Democrat. (Apr 2021)
- Voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004; donated to GOP in 2001. (Jul 2008)
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Mike Keown on Principles & Values
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Rand Knight on Principles & Values
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Josh Lanier on Principles & Values
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John Linder on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (GA-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Marshall on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (GA-3):
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Jim Martin on Principles & Values
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- Voted for Jon Edwards in Georgia primary. (Jul 2008)
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Cynthia McKinney on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Running mate, Rosa Clemente, hip-hop community organizer. (Oct 2008)
- Our winner-take-all electoral system pushes conformity. (Mar 2008)
- Dissociated with Dems after Capitol guard assault incident. (Mar 2008)
- Address people who have withdraws from electoral process. (Feb 2008)
- Ban malicious party-crossover voting in open primaries. (Feb 2008)
- Running to institutionalize Green Party & Ten Key Values. (Feb 2008)
- Helped draft the Reconstruction Party Manifesto. (Jan 2008)
- Oct. 2007: Resigned Democratic Party & joined Green Party. (Dec 2007)
- Lost 2002 primary; sued against “open primary” & lost. (Dec 2007)
- Apology on House floor for punching Capitol Police officer. (Dec 2007)
- Advocate of Hip-Hop movement for social justice. (Dec 2007)
- Republicans have deceived us; Democrats have failed us. (Dec 2007)
- Supported by Green Party for state Legislature & US Congress. (Dec 2007)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Charlie Norwood on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 10):
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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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Michelle Nunn on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Challenger:
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- Daughter of Sen. Sam Nunn: legacy of bipartisanship. (Apr 2014)
- Those whom we revere give of themselves. (Nov 2006)
- Leaders of all great faith traditions lived lives of service. (Nov 2006)
- Don't let petty frustrations get in the way of commitment. (Nov 2006)
- Built "Hands On Atlanta" over 17 years to 100,000 volunteers. (Nov 2006)
- Everyone has the power to make a difference in the world. (Nov 2006)
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Mike Thurmond on Principles & Values
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Desperate need for fundamental change in Washington. (Apr 2010)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
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Carolyn Bourdeaux on Principles & Values
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Paul Broun on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Biblical morality is spiritual foundation of our nation. (Jul 2014)
- Lost campaigns in 1990, 1992 & 1996 before winning in 2006. (Mar 2014)
- Separation of church and state is a mistaken idea. (Dec 2013)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Andrew Clyde on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 9):
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Marjorie Taylor Greene on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 14):
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- To remove Pelosi: "Bullet to the head would be quicker". (Jan 2021)
- 2018: Pelosi should be executed for treason. (Jan 2021)
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Matt Gurtler on Principles & Values
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Kwanza Hall on Principles & Values
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Karen Handel on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 6):
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- 2010: Resigned as Secretary of State to run for Governor. (Apr 2017)
- Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner before Kingston. (Dec 2013)
- Resigned Komen for the Cure over Planned Parenthood issue. (Sep 2012)
- Avid runner, covering 12-15 miles per week. (Sep 2012)
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Latham Saddler on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- I will put Georgia first and keep America first. (Apr 2021)
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Renee Unterman on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 7):
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Nikema Williams on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Sees her story, born in South Korea, as the American dream. (Oct 2019)
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