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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tommy Ahlquist on Homeland Security
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| Republican candidate for Idaho Governor:
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Darren Bailey on Homeland Security
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Russ Fulcher on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Paulette Jordan on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Address mental healthcare issues of veterans. (Mar 2018)
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Brad Little on Homeland Security
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| Republican:
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Raul Labrador on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Idaho Governor:
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Janice McGeachin on Homeland Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Troy Minton on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for Idaho Governor:
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Butch Otter on Homeland Security
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Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1):
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- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
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Senate:
ID 2022: 2022 ID Governor's race
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Nancy Harris on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Paulette Jordan on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator:
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- Address mental healthcare issues of veterans. (Mar 2018)
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Larry LaRocco on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously US Rep.:
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- Reducing foreign oil dependence improves national security. (May 2008)
- Address the needs of our troops and their families. (May 2008)
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Nels Mitchell on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Staunch defender of Mountain Home Air Force Base. (Aug 2014)
- Maintain Mountain Home Air Force Base. (Jan 2014)
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Marvin Pro-Life Richardson on Homeland Security
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Independent American Senate candidate:
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- Deploy a fully operational strategic defense system. (Nov 2012)
- Eliminate waste & excess profits from defense contracts. (Nov 2012)
- No women in combat; no feminization of military. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Risch on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. (Jul 2014)
- We all agree that the military and NSA should be funded. (Oct 2013)
- Supports the Patriot Act. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jerry Sturgill on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Maintain force structure needed for security of our nation. (Aug 2016)
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Russ Fulcher on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Raul Labrador on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Mike Simpson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (ID-2):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Dirk Kempthorne on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator:
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- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
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Jim Risch on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military. (Jul 2014)
- We all agree that the military and NSA should be funded. (Oct 2013)
- Supports the Patriot Act. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jerry Brady on Homeland Security
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| Former Democrat Challenger (2006):
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Alan Blinken on Homeland Security
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ID):
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- Increase military capabilities; but use it sparingly. (Sep 2002)
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Scott McClure on Homeland Security
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| 2004 former Democratic Challenger:
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Fred Adams on Homeland Security
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Helen Chenoweth on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Larry Craig on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (ID):
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- Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
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Dirk Kempthorne on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor (ID) and previously Senator:
Click here for 8 full quotes
OR click here for Dirk Kempthorne on other issues.
- Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
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Walt Minnick on Homeland Security
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Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Bill Sali on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
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Tom Sullivan on Homeland Security
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2010 Democrat Challenger:
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- Slightly increase military spending. (Sep 2010)
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Michael Crapo on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (ID):
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- Strong advocate for Idaho's Air Force Base & National Guard. (Jun 2021)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Butch Otter on Homeland Security
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Republican governor; previously Representative (ID-1):
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- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
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Rex Rammell on Homeland Security
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Independent Challenger:
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- Strengthen the military. (Jul 2018)
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