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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Principles & Values
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Andy Beshear on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- With great power comes great responsibility. (Jan 2020)
- Kickback investigation resulted in deputy's resignation. (Jul 2018)
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Matt Bevin on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor:
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- Led public Pledge of Allegiance, & speeches about patriotism. (Aug 2015)
- Don't celebrate partisanship; call for unity instead. (Aug 2015)
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Ben Chandler on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Adam Edelen on Principles & Values
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Robert Goforth on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Self-description: Christian; father; veteran; conservative. (Dec 2018)
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Alison Grimes on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Father indicted for illegal campaign contributions to Alison. (May 2018)
- One of us represents Washington; one of us represents KY. (Aug 2014)
- AdWatch: Grimes' opponent offered deal to drop out. (Jan 2014)
- Fight "Senator Gridlock": Kentucky pays for GOP dysfunction. (Oct 2013)
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Mark Harmon on Principles & Values
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Led public Pledge of Allegiance, & speeches about patriotism. (Aug 2015)
- Don't celebrate partisanship; call for unity instead. (Aug 2015)
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Charles Booker on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Launched "Hood to the Holler" to bridge urban-rural divide. (Mar 2021)
- Build broad coalitions; break down barriers of race & class. (Mar 2021)
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Steven Cox on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Criminalize pork-barrel bills. (Feb 2020)
- Socially progressive, fiscally conservative. (Jun 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Father indicted for illegal campaign contributions to Alison. (May 2018)
- One of us represents Washington; one of us represents KY. (Aug 2014)
- AdWatch: Grimes' opponent offered deal to drop out. (Jan 2014)
- Fight "Senator Gridlock": Kentucky pays for GOP dysfunction. (Oct 2013)
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Mitch McConnell on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- Not an impartial juror about impeachment, at all. (Dec 2019)
- 2001: Accused of improper relationship with Chaos in China. (Sep 2010)
- 1957: President of high school student body. (Sep 2010)
- The best kind of change is gradual change. (Sep 2010)
- 1993: Married Elaine Chao on Ronald Reagan's birthday. (Sep 2010)
- Contract With America was a tactical mistake. (Sep 2010)
- After 24 years, one of the two leaders in the US Senate. (Aug 2008)
- Leadership has value; freshmen have little impact. (Aug 2008)
- 2006: elected Senate Republican Leader of 110th Congress. (Aug 2008)
- Voted with Republican Party 92.9% of 325 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: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Amy McGrath on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Democrat says she'll be better than McConnell for Trump. (Jul 2019)
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C. Wesley Morgan on Principles & Values
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mary Ann Tobin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Unite both sides behind common issues. (May 2020)
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Andy Barr on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 6):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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James Comer on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 1):
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- I believe that public servants should put God above all else. (Nov 2016)
- I am a social conservative. (Nov 2016)
- Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
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Brett Guthrie on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Thomas Massie on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Amy McGrath on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Democrat says she'll be better than McConnell for Trump. (Jul 2019)
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Hal Rogers on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (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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Ed Whitfield on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (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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John Yarmuth on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Steve Beshear on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Focus on helping people instead of on keeping power. (Jan 2014)
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Elaine Chao on Principles & Values
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Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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- Resigned following riot at the U.S. Capitol. (Jan 2021)
- 1993: Married Mitch McConnell on Ronald Reagan's birthday. (Sep 2010)
- Strong experience in private, public and nonprofit sectors. (Feb 2001)
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Jack Conway on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- TV ad: Rand Paul made fun of Christianity and Christ. (Oct 2010)
- FactCheck: "Aqua Buddha" TV ad is accurate but over the top. (Oct 2010)
- TV ad: Accuser is anonymous, but a Mr. Green says it's true. (Oct 2010)
- Claims Rand Paul worships "Aqua Buddha" & mocks Holy Bible. (Oct 2010)
- An honor to run for Wendell Ford's senate seat. (Oct 2010)
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Jim Gray on Principles & Values
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Jim Gray on Principles & Values
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Ernie Fletcher on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Paul Patton on Principles & Values
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Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Wendell Ford on Principles & Values
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Ken Lucas on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian Church. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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Dan Mongiardo on Principles & Values
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Spurred into medical career by loss of infant brother. (Dec 2009)
- Served as state senator, party chair, & Lieutenant Governor. (Dec 2009)
- Bunning has conduct that is unbecoming of a US senator. (Oct 2004)
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Scotty Baesler on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- 1998: Won primary as conservative Blue Dog Democrat. (Sep 2010)
- OpEd: '98 Fancy Farm rant was turning point to campaign loss. (Sep 2010)
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James Buckmaster on Principles & Values
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Jim Bunning on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- 1983: Ran for governor; but lost badly. (Sep 2010)
- I don't read newspaper; I get all my info from Fox News. (Sep 2010)
- Voted with Republican Party 89.4% of 320 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Admits using Teleprompter during live debate. (Oct 2004)
- Apologize for an inappropriate comment and look for the same. (Oct 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: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jack Conway on Principles & Values
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- TV ad: Rand Paul made fun of Christianity and Christ. (Oct 2010)
- FactCheck: "Aqua Buddha" TV ad is accurate but over the top. (Oct 2010)
- TV ad: Accuser is anonymous, but a Mr. Green says it's true. (Oct 2010)
- Claims Rand Paul worships "Aqua Buddha" & mocks Holy Bible. (Oct 2010)
- An honor to run for Wendell Ford's senate seat. (Oct 2010)
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Geoff Davis on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
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Greg Fischer on Principles & Values
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Ernie Fletcher on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 6):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Trey Grayson on Principles & Values
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| Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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Ron Lewis on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Bruce Lunsford on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- McConnell enables Bush & squandered 24 years in Senate. (Aug 2008)
- Capitol on the Corner: direct local access to governor. (Nov 2007)
- One Kentucky Plan: Leave No Region Behind. (Nov 2007)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Challenger (KY):
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Ben Chandler on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Rand Paul on Principles & Values
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- I spend my days defending the Bill of Rights. (Sep 2015)
- Conservative on spending; libertarian-ish on other issues. (Apr 2015)
- Defeat the Washington machine; unleash the American Dream. (Apr 2015)
- Under KY law,can't run for Senate & President on same ballot. (Feb 2015)
- Politicians should apply medical oath: "First, do no harm". (Jan 2015)
- Elect lovers of liberty, not just Republicans. (Mar 2014)
- We don't need new principles, just to stand by those we have. (Mar 2013)
- America's exceptionalism is notion that all should be free. (Feb 2013)
- I am a Christian but not always a good one. (Sep 2012)
- Sometimes evil people win, and saintly heroes are martyred. (Sep 2012)
- America's crisis is not fiscal, but moral & spiritual. (Sep 2012)
- Wife Kelley gave Randal Paul his nickname "Rand". (Feb 2011)
- My victory was part of a much larger Tea Party movement. (Feb 2011)
- Being Ron Paul's son means being unique-minded independent. (Feb 2011)
- Met Wife Kelley at age 26 in Atlanta. (Feb 2011)
- Moved to wife's home in Kentucky & raised three boys. (Feb 2011)
- Accused of belonging to secret society NoZe Brotherhood. (Oct 2010)
- I'm "a pro-life Christian"; denies worshiping "Aqua Buddha". (Oct 2010)
- This is not Wendell Ford's seat; it's the people's seat. (Oct 2010)
- This election really is about the president's agenda. (Oct 2010)
- A career doctor, not a career politician. (Jul 2010)
- Son of Rep. Ron Paul; endorsed by Sarah Palin. (Apr 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
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