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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Freely practice beliefs so long as not hurting others. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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Chet Culver on Principles & Values
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| Democrat:
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Cathy Glasson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jack Hatch on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Iowans are ready for a fresh start. (Jun 2014)
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Tom Hoefling on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger :
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- Straight up the middle Reagan conservative. (Feb 2014)
- Strongly supports keeping God in the public sphere. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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Rich Leopold on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- I'm a person of faith; I volunteer with faith-based groups. (Mar 2017)
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Andy McGuire on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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Jake Porter on Principles & Values
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Freely practice beliefs so long as not hurting others. (May 2018)
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Kim Reynolds on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Changed mind on Bible in classrooms. (Aug 2017)
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Tom Vilsack on Principles & Values
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- USDA nomination endorsed by American Farm Bureau. (Dec 2020)
- Willing to embrace new ideas, initiatives, reforms. (Dec 2020)
- Abandoned at birth; adopted out from orphanage. (May 2010)
- Heartland PAC supports 22 statewide candidates plus IA & NH. (Dec 2006)
- Launches presidential bid; files FEC paperwork. (Nov 2006)
- Surprised young people don't think US is greatest nation. (Feb 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
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Senate:
IA 2022: 2022 IA Governor's race
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Bruce Braley on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Apologizes for denigrating Senator as farmer & not lawyer. (Apr 2014)
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Doug Butzier on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Oppose limits on prayer in public places. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
- Separate church & state, but keep God in public square. (Jan 2014)
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Chet Culver on Principles & Values
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| Democrat:
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Joni Ernst on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Obama administration misused power to spy on Trump. (Apr 2019)
- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- FactCheck: Missed half of state Senate votes for campaigning. (Apr 2014)
- AdWatch: "Let's make 'em squeal" in Washington. (Mar 2014)
- Values we grew up with are being threatened now. (Sep 2013)
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Tom Fiegen on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Progressive battling for the soul of the Democratic party. (Sep 2015)
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Michael Franken on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Probity of character transcends all. (Feb 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Supports impeachment of Trump but voters don't bring it up. (Dec 2019)
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Rob Hogg on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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Patty Judge on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Senate:
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Bob Krause on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senate candidate:
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Eddie Mauro on Principles & Values
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Matthew Whitaker on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- OpEd: disagrees with entire liberal laundry list. (Oct 2013)
- What Iowa needs: growth, reform, and Iowa values. (Sep 2013)
- Christian churchgoer who can champion our values & beliefs. (Sep 2013)
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Cindy Axne on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Government out of church decision on contraception insurance. (May 2018)
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Rod Blum on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Abby Finkenauer on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Steve King on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- Condemned on House floor for racist remarks. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: ongoing white nationalist comments warrant resignation. (Jan 2019)
- When did "white nationalist" become offensive language? (Jan 2019)
- Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- 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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David Loebsack on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Pat Murphy on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Targeted House race in national Red to Blue program. (Oct 2014)
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David Young on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Optimism is at the center of America's continued greatness. (Nov 2014)
- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Terry Branstad on Principles & Values
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Former Ambassador to China:
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- The Iowa Dream: working hard; working together. (Jan 2014)
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Bruce Braley on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Apologizes for denigrating Senator as farmer & not lawyer. (Apr 2014)
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Tom Latham on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (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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Greg Ganske on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Lightfoot on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Art Small on Principles & Values
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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Roxanne Conlin on Principles & Values
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Republicans only offer more of the same. (Oct 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Greg Ganske on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Harkin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 95.3% of 320 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 NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Jim Leach on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
- #10 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Nussle on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Steven Rathje on Principles & Values
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Christopher Reed on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger:
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Leonard Boswell on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Latter-day Saint. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Jim Carlin on Principles & Values
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Senate candidate:
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- Most important issue: preserving freedom for next generation. (Mar 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Principles & Values
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| Republican (District 4):
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Abby Finkenauer on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Chuck Grassley on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- My re-election ensures Iowa is not denied Senate seniority. (Oct 2010)
- 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: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Theresa Greenfield on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- As scrappy farm kid, pick yourself up when knocked down. (Mar 2021)
- Shaped by growing up on family farm. (Jun 2019)
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Ashley Hinson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- Getting started in Congress; considering run for Senate. (Jan 2021)
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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