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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danielle Allen on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Will bring experience from academia to governing. (Dec 2021)
- Greatest aspiration is to build road to empowerment for all. (Jul 2021)
- It shouldn't be every person for themselves anymore. (Jun 2021)
- Committed to building blocks of social infrastructure. (Jun 2021)
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Charlie Baker on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor:
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- More important to ask questions than be judgmental. (Jan 2021)
- Harvard graduate; majored in English. (Sep 2014)
- Bill Weld Republican: fiscal conservative & social moderate. (Sep 2014)
- Tea Party has contributed to civic engagement. (Sep 2014)
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Don Berwick on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Son of a Connecticut doctor; attended med school in Boston. (Feb 2014)
- I believe steadfastly in the separation of church and state. (Feb 2014)
- Basic values: justice; equity; fairness; respect; compassion. (Feb 2014)
- OpEd: "The second most dangerous man in America". (Jan 2014)
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Sonia Chang-Diaz on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Martha Coakley on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger :
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- I know how tough my 2010 Senate loss was for many people. (Jun 2014)
- Considers herself a liberal, but look at the record. (Oct 2009)
- BA from Williams; JD from Boston U.; resides in Medford. (Sep 2009)
- Values: family, community, pitch in, plan for future. (Sep 2009)
- Served public for 20 years as District Attorney then AG. (Sep 2009)
- Planned Senate campaign for year prior to Kennedy's passing. (Sep 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Served as Trump campaign co-chair in Massachusetts. (Dec 2017)
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Ben Downing on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Lived in communities that had to fight to get resources. (Feb 2021)
- We need a sense of urgency from leadership to address issues. (Feb 2021)
- Beacon Hill postpones & relies on Mass. exceptionalism. (Feb 2021)
- Voters expect more: you have to earn their trust. (Feb 2021)
- Grief and loss teach empathy, perspective, fierce urgency. (Dec 2020)
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Jay Gonzalez on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Jesse Gordon on Principles & Values
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Lawrence Lessig on Principles & Values
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Democrat for President:
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- I won't resign after one law; that was totally stupid. (Oct 2015)
- Acknowledge elephant in the room: partisanship doesn't work. (Sep 2015)
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Bob Massie on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor:
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- Overcame childhood hemophilia, hepatitis, and HIV. (May 2012)
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Tom Menino on Principles & Values
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Mayor of Boston:
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Seth Moulton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Deval Patrick on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender:
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- I am a man of faith; my decisions are grounded in faith. (Feb 2020)
- I never left my conscience at the company door. (Nov 2019)
- Will accept Super PAC money; should be full disclosure. (Nov 2019)
- Joined Bain Capital, lecture tour "Reinvesting in America". (Jul 2017)
- Learned Arabic while crossing the Sudanese desert. (Apr 2011)
- My life is often described as "improbable". (Apr 2011)
- Father left family when Deval was age four. (Apr 2011)
- Born in grandmother's bed, with no doctor. (Apr 2011)
- Bullied at school as "high yellow": not black enough. (Apr 2011)
- Circumstances, however difficult, need not be permanent. (Apr 2011)
- Met wife, at Halloween party, while dressed as Masai warrior. (Apr 2011)
- Father & grandfather were accomplished jazz musicians. (Apr 2011)
- Faith is less about what you say & more about how you live. (Apr 2011)
- American idealism: believe we can perfect our country. (Apr 2011)
- 2007: Just words? No, rhetoric can be inspirational vision. (Apr 2011)
- Learned "WASP Code" at Milton Academy. (Apr 2011)
- Grace and generosity feel contrarian in today's culture. (Apr 2011)
- Running to reach out to all & create a stake in the future. (Sep 2006)
- Do we stay on this path, or do we make a change? (Sep 2006)
- Outsider governor balances entrenched establishment. (Sep 2006)
- Brings leadership and grassroots power to Beacon Hill. (Sep 2006)
- Patrick wins first test at caucuses, by 2-1 margin. (Feb 2006)
- Galvin withdraws; it’s head-to-head against Tom Reilly. (Dec 2005)
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Karyn Polito on Principles & Values
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Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep):
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- Voted YES on 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance. (Sep 2005)
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Richard Tisei on Principles & Values
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Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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- Iconoclast in GOP; former state Senate minority leader. (Mar 2014)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
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Marty Walsh on Principles & Values
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Secretary of Labor:
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- Put an end to Boston's bid for summer Olympics. (Jan 2017)
- Voted YES on 'one nation under God' in pledge of allegiance. (Sep 2005)
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Setti Warren on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Supports 5 out of 8 of ORMA's "People's Platform". (Dec 2017)
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Dan Wolf on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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Senate:
MA 2020: 2020 MA Senatorial race
Shiva Ayyadurai on Principles & Values
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Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew):
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- Rational scientific approach for real solutions. (Jun 2020)
- Warren shoplifted racial identity of Native American. (Dec 2017)
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Martha Coakley on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- I know how tough my 2010 Senate loss was for many people. (Jun 2014)
- Considers herself a liberal, but look at the record. (Oct 2009)
- BA from Williams; JD from Boston U.; resides in Medford. (Sep 2009)
- Values: family, community, pitch in, plan for future. (Sep 2009)
- Served public for 20 years as District Attorney then AG. (Sep 2009)
- Planned Senate campaign for year prior to Kennedy's passing. (Sep 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Served as Trump campaign co-chair in Massachusetts. (Dec 2017)
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Gabriel Gomez on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- FactCheck: Markey authored successful bills over 22 years. (Jun 2013)
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Brian Herr on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Four R's: Reasonable; Responsible; Respectful; Republican. (Aug 2010)
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Joe Kennedy III on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Legislating is about which causes we care about first. (Feb 2020)
- Impeachment is the House standing up for the Constitution. (Dec 2019)
- Co-sponsored Do No Harm Act: keep church and state separate. (Aug 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jun 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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John Kingston on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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- Calling Warren "Pocahontas" is inappropriate but she did lie. (Dec 2017)
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Beth Lindstrom on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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Shannon Liss-Riordan on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Ed Markey on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Legislating is about issues: look at my record. (Feb 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Kevin O`Connor on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Promises to serve no more than two terms. (Oct 2020)
- MA voters do not want Markey's socialism. (Oct 2020)
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Bruce Skarin on Principles & Values
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Independent Challenger:
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- Three main principles: transparency, independence, diversity. (Feb 2014)
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Heidi Wellman on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Keep God in the public sphere. (Mar 2018)
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House:
Michael Capuano on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- Proud to say I'm a liberal. (Oct 2009)
- Heritage is Italian and Irish; born & raised in Somerville. (Oct 2009)
- Served as mayor of Somerville; led MA Mayors' Association. (Oct 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- 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)
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Katherine Clark on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Kitchen Table Tour: informal Q&A at voters' homes. (Oct 2013)
- Elected to School Committee, State House, then State Senate. (Oct 2013)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Bill Keating on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 9):
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Joe Kennedy III on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Legislating is about which causes we care about first. (Feb 2020)
- Impeachment is the House standing up for the Constitution. (Dec 2019)
- Co-sponsored Do No Harm Act: keep church and state separate. (Aug 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jun 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jim McGovern on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Seth Moulton on Principles & Values
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Richard Neal on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Ayanna Pressley on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Policy is my love language; Warren speaks it fluently. (May 2021)
- Dealing with threats: no one got into this to be a martyr. (Dec 2020)
- Support progressive legislation with activist leadership. (Sep 2018)
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John Tierney on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-6):
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- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
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Richard Tisei on Principles & Values
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Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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- Iconoclast in GOP; former state Senate minority leader. (Mar 2014)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
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Lori Trahan on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Fight to protect shared values. (Oct 2018)
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Niki Tsongas on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Casts 2007 House election as referendum on Bush’s policies. (Oct 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Steve Grossman on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- We need a job creator, not a prosecutor, for governor. (Jun 2014)
- All deserve equal opportunity to benefit from hard work. (Apr 2002)
- Grossman supported Clinton during impeachment. (Nov 1998)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Warren Tolman on Principles & Values
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2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor:
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Bill Weld on Principles & Values
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- Trump's Ukraine caper is impeachable and treasonous. (Sep 2019)
- All states should hold primaries, not just re-nominate Trump. (Sep 2019)
- 2016 election: Johnson-Weld exceeded 3.6% of vote in MI & WI. (May 2019)
- 500 prosecutors: we'd indict Trump based on Mueller evidence. (May 2019)
- 500 prosecutors: Letting Trump go risks system of justice. (May 2019)
- Quit Reagan Justice Department over ethics scandals. (Apr 2019)
- Trump used power of Oval Office to protect himself. (Apr 2019)
- Five Trump associates convicted; maybe 12 more redacted. (Apr 2019)
- Mueller Report found ten instances of possible obstruction. (Apr 2019)
- We can't go on pretending the president is normal. (Mar 2019)
- Government leaders should inspire and unite, not divide. (Feb 2019)
- Hillary's "public and private view" makes her vulnerable. (Oct 2016)
- Trump's agenda is hurtful to America & the world. (Oct 2016)
- Republicans and Democrats both perpetuate their own duopoly. (Jul 2016)
- Chaired Mitt Romney presidential campaign in New York. (Jun 2016)
- Considered run for presidency in 1996. (Nov 2005)
- Mixes fiscal conservatism and social liberalism. (Aug 2005)
- I've worked with both parties to get the job done. (Oct 1996)
- Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
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Elizabeth Warren on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- No one asks male candidates if they're treated differently. (May 2021)
- Planning makes our democracy work. (May 2021)
- I was a special education teacher; we never give up. (Feb 2020)
- My motto is Mathew 25, about the "least of these". (Feb 2020)
- Drew up a release from Bloomberg's NDAs. (Feb 2020)
- Special needs teacher job taught me to never give up. (Feb 2020)
- Re-establish the rule of law: investigate government. (Feb 2020)
- Committed to grassroots campaign with small donations. (Feb 2020)
- Women candidates out-perform men candidates. (Jan 2020)
- Prosecute Trump for corruption and violating constitution. (Dec 2019)
- I don't sell access to my time to big-dollar donors. (Dec 2019)
- Grassroots movement will beat Trump, not Bloomberg billions. (Nov 2019)
- Ignoring Mueller Report means president is above the law. (Nov 2019)
- Impeachment is about more than Trump. (Oct 2019)
- Would be oldest president; ready to fight for the people. (Oct 2019)
- Ready to use executive authority for the people. (Oct 2019)
- 2017: silenced in Senate; "Nevertheless, she persisted". (Jul 2019)
- I'm not a Democratic Socialist; we can gain from markets. (Mar 2019)
- OpEd: Women in politics are called "shrill" & face prejudice. (Sep 2017)
- Dropped out of college at age 19 to get married. (Apr 2017)
- We cannot let the American Dream die. (Apr 2017)
- Scapegoating the "other" lets rich guys run America. (Apr 2017)
- We need to fight hard, tirelessly for our core principles. (Apr 2017)
- Fight back against band of billionaires, bankers, & bigots. (Apr 2017)
- We will stand up to bigotry against anyone. (Nov 2016)
- Supported Republicans for years prior to political career. (Nov 2014)
- Registered Independent & Republican in Pennsylvania in 1990s. (Apr 2014)
- Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 25:40. (Apr 2014)
- Created intellectual foundation for Occupy Wall Street. (Oct 2011)
Ancestry
- DNA test shows Native American ancestry generations back. (Oct 2018)
- Globe review: no use of Native American heritage in hiring. (Oct 2018)
- Calling me "Pocahontas" is a racial slur. (Dec 2017)
- Fauxcahontas: Accused of using Indian heritage for gain. (Apr 2014)
- My family is part Cherokee and I can't change who I am. (Sep 2012)
- My Indian heritage played no role in Harvard hiring. (Sep 2012)
- My father's family rejected my mother's Indian heritage. (Sep 2012)
- I know I'm 1/32 Cherokee because my mother told me so. (May 2012)
- From a long line of hardscrabble Okies. (Jan 2006)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Steve Lynch on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-9):
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- A “Moakley Democrat”; straight shooter & clear convictions. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Markey on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Legislating is about issues: look at my record. (Feb 2020)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Tom Birmingham on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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Paul Celucci on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1999-2001):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)
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Chris Gabrieli on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2006 Challenger:
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- Candidacy based on getting results, not partisanship. (Sep 2006)
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Kerry Healey on Principles & Values
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Former GOP 2006 Challenger:
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- Republican governor balances 87% Democrat legislature. (Sep 2006)
- Focus on giving voters a meaningful choice. (Apr 2006)
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Carla Howell on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate:
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- Sees opportunity in two-way race against Kennedy. (Jul 2000)
- Big Government IS the problem; small government is beautiful. (Jul 2000)
- Republicans discuss small govt but produce Big Govt. (Jan 2000)
- Number one issue: Big government versus small government. (Jan 2000)
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Christy Mihos on Principles & Values
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Former Independent Challenger 2006:
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- On being a spoiler: How can you spoil a rotten system? (Sep 2006)
- Not just passing through Massachusetts, like some governors. (Sep 2006)
- I represent 50% of voters; no difference between Dems & GOP. (Sep 2006)
- Ran for State Senate on South Shore in early 1990s. (Apr 2006)
- Supported Romney to create viable two-party system. (Apr 2006)
- Ran for State Senate in 1990; lost Republican primary. (Jan 2006)
- The job has not been done by Romney/Healey administration. (Jan 2006)
- “Game on”, but maybe as Republican or maybe independent. (Jan 2006)
- Contested GOP primary, or independent outsider candidacy. (Sep 2005)
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Shannon O'Brien on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- Use health care resources wisely to care for needy. (Feb 2002)
- Spouse resigns as lobbyist, to avoid conflict of interest. (Dec 2001)
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Robert Reich on Principles & Values
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Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y:
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- Removing Trump via 25th amendment may do more damage. (Sep 2019)
- Refusing Congress' subpoena fits a dictator, not a president. (Apr 2019)
- When Nixon blocked aides' testifying, Dems threatened jail. (Apr 2019)
- We can have democracy or concentrated wealth, but not both. (May 2016)
- Democratic Party is dead as a doornail. (Oct 2002)
- Calling Democrats “dead” meant to stimulate debate. (Nov 2001)
- Pro-economic growth progressive. (Nov 2001)
- Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention. (Jul 2001)
- Democratic Party: not playing dead, but dead. (Mar 2001)
- Post-college, proudly called himself a democratic socialist. (Jun 1995)
- The Pronoun Test: workers say “we” instead of “they”. (May 1993)
- Policy is second to politics, and should be. (Apr 1993)
- As Labor Secretary, implemented employees’ suggestions. (Mar 1993)
- Harvard class’ enrollment predicted Clinton victory. (Sep 1992)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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Tom Reilly on Principles & Values
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Former Dem. 2006 Challenger:
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- People looking for independent who fights for average people. (Sep 2006)
- “Misguided youth” included arrest for drunkenness. (Feb 2006)
- Running mate withdraws due to troubled personal finances. (Feb 2006)
- Appeals to centrist voters and blue-collar workers. (Feb 2006)
- Inclusive of Democrats, Independents and Republicans. (Jan 2006)
- Born and raised in Springfield. (Jan 2006)
- Worked for CIA and Ford Motors. (Jan 2006)
- Served as prosecutor and Middlesex District Attorney. (Jan 2006)
- A leader on issues that matter to the people. (Jan 2006)
- Married for 40 years; three kids; six grandkids. (Jan 2006)
- Accused of covering up investigation for campaign donor. (Jan 2006)
- Conte case: Reilly wanted to spare family, not cover up. (Jan 2006)
- Galvin withdraws; it’s head-to-head against Deval Patrick. (Dec 2005)
- Built $4M warchest from those doing business with AG office. (Dec 2005)
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Mitt Romney on Principles & Values
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Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008):
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- I'd like to see a different version of the Republican Party. (Dec 2020)
- Bring Utah's values and Utah's lessons to Washington. (Feb 2018)
- GOP faces a choice for future of Party and America. (Mar 2016)
- Documentary movie "Mitt" about post-2012 recovery. (Feb 2014)
- OpEd: "R" seemed to stand for "Rich", not "Reformer". (Nov 2013)
- I know how to work across the aisle; did it in Massachusetts. (Oct 2012)
- All my foreign investments are managed by a blind trust. (Oct 2012)
- 47% don't pay taxes; but my campaign is about the 100%. (Sep 2012)
- OpEd: Majority are fiscal conservatives and social liberals. (Aug 2012)
- I am "severely conservative": fight for conservative values. (Feb 2012)
- OpEd: Turnaround specialist when nation needs one. (Jan 2012)
- 1994: donated milk for years to Shelter for Homeless Vets. (Jan 2012)
- Business entrepreneurialism is leadership experience. (Jan 2012)
- Dismisses former Mormon polygamy as awful and abhorrent. (Jan 2012)
- OpEd: Faith informs his political and social positions. (Jan 2012)
- Paid college students 10% of dollars fundraised for him. (Nov 2011)
- Bipartisanship worked in MA; we looked beyond elections. (Nov 2011)
- Me & Tea Party are both for small government & low spending. (Sep 2011)
- Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Nov 2010)
- Hard times made us the people we are today. (Mar 2010)
- America is freedom and freedom must be strong. (Mar 2010)
- The "Party of No" is ok when it comes to spending. (Feb 2010)
- OpEd: 1994 press portrayed Romney as uncaring robber baron. (Nov 2009)
- Opportunity is what lets hope become reality. (Sep 2008)
- Liberals replace opportunity with dependency on government. (Sep 2008)
- Favor justices like Roberts, Alito, Scalia, and Thomas. (Jan 2008)
- People look to governors, not senators, for a leader. (Jan 2008)
- I’m proud of my experience as a leader. (Jan 2008)
- Abraham Lincoln was not a military expert. (Jan 2008)
- Freedom requires religion in society, not in individuals. (Dec 2007)
- Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics--no litmus test of faith. (Dec 2007)
- Draw upon the strengths of the conservative principles. (Dec 2007)
- Strong families, a strong economy and a strong military. (Aug 2007)
- Doesn’t dislike anything about America. (May 2007)
- Address issues so America can remain a superpower. (Dec 2006)
- Success in DC: Tell truth, find right fit, never give up. (Aug 2004)
- Experience to lead to prosperity after fiscal mismanagement. (Mar 2002)
- Aspiring to greatness is its own reward. (Jun 2001)
- Values family, faith, education, sport, & healing. (Jun 2001)
Mormonism
- Kids cared more about what sports I played than my church. (Aug 2012)
- Wife Ann, from Protestant family, converted to Mormon. (Jan 2012)
- 1966-68: Served as Mormon missionary in France. (Jan 2012)
- Serve no one religion; serve only the people. (Jan 2012)
- FactCheck: Constitution ok on voters questioning religion. (Jan 2012)
- Parents-in-law not allowed to attend Mitt's Mormon marriage. (Jan 2012)
- Led charge for building Boston Mormon Temple. (Jan 2012)
- Fully ordained in Melchizedek Priesthood (Mormon pastor). (Jan 2012)
- As LDS Bishop, decided who was "temple-worthy". (Jan 2012)
- 1994: Kennedy attacked Mormonism; bishops defended Romney. (Nov 2011)
- We shouldn't choose leaders by their religion. (Oct 2011)
- Endorsed by Bob Jones, despite calling Mormonism a “cult”. (Dec 2007)
- Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Dec 2007)
- I believe Jesus is savior of mankind & Son of God. (Dec 2007)
- Ignoring religion in policy is at odds with our founders. (Dec 2007)
- No church authorities will exert influence on my decisions. (Dec 2007)
- Will serve no one religion, but will not distance himself. (Dec 2007)
- We share a common creed despite differences in theology. (Dec 2007)
- Bible is the word of God; I don’t disagree with Bible. (Nov 2007)
- Reid(D) vs. Hatch(R) show that LDS doesn’t control opinions. (Aug 2007)
- Stresses commonality of Mormonism to mainstream Christianity. (Aug 2007)
- Evangelicals know Mormons are fiscal & social conservatives. (Aug 2007)
- Americans want person of faith as president, whatever brand. (Aug 2007)
- Mormons for president included Udall (1976) & Hatch (2000). (Aug 2007)
- 1984: As Mormon bishop, led recovery after church fire. (Aug 2007)
- Mormons believe in God, the Bible, & Jesus Christ as savior. (Jun 2007)
- Roman Catholic bishops can do whatever the heck they want. (May 2007)
- Every person of any faith has deeply-held values. (May 2007)
- Romney is the 5th Mormon to run for President. (Mar 2007)
- George Romney never questioned on Mormonism during 1968 race. (Mar 2007)
- Constitution is explicit: no religious test for presidency. (Mar 2007)
- Faces questions on Mormonism like Kennedy did on Catholicism. (Apr 2006)
Obama
- We lost the election, but we haven't lost our way. (Mar 2013)
- Obama promised to heal planet; I promise to help your family. (Aug 2012)
- Americans deserved "hope and change" but didn't get it. (Aug 2012)
- Obama Presidency is last gasp of liberalism's great failure. (Feb 2012)
- Obama's record: debt, decline, and disappointment. (Jan 2012)
- Obama's policies have made the recession deeper. (Jan 2012)
- 2010: Obama passes citizenship test; no more Birthers. (Nov 2011)
- Obama takes political inspiration from socialist Europe. (Sep 2011)
- Obama Misery Index: record unemployment & bankruptcies. (Feb 2011)
- President should proudly defend US, not apologize for her. (Mar 2010)
Past Elections
- OpEd: 1994 race gave Kennedy the scare of his political life. (Nov 2011)
- 2008: Cast himself as a doer, not just a dreamer. (Aug 2009)
- Reagan would endorse my candidacy. (Jan 2008)
- Changing views: I’ve learned from experience & made mistakes. (Jan 2008)
- Proud of his accomplishments in fighting the Liberal Lion. (Oct 2007)
- 1967: Father was presidency frontrunner until “brainwashed”. (Aug 2007)
- Bush & Cheney have made mistakes, but have kept us safe. (Aug 2007)
- AdWatch: Stood up for conservatism in most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
- FactCheck: VT would disagree that MA is most liberal state. (Jun 2007)
- #8 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Ran against Kennedy in 1993 to offer a different vision. (Aug 2004)
- Ran for MA governor to help people. (Aug 2004)
- Drafted to run for MA governor; incumbent was unelectable. (Aug 2004)
Personal History
- I was born in middle of the century in middle of the country. (Aug 2012)
- Met wife Ann at high school dance; now 5 sons & 18 grandkids. (Aug 2012)
- Path to conservatism came from family, faith, & life's work. (Feb 2012)
- As college athlete, learned to pace himself. (Jan 2012)
- Near-fatal accident at age 21; in coma for 3 days. (Jan 2012)
- At age 24, two kids while grad student at Harvard. (Jan 2012)
- Wife Ann effectively treats her chronic Multiple Sclerosis. (Jan 2012)
- One of four children; two brothers got divorced. (Jan 2012)
- OpEd: Never accepts "no"; but doesn't read people well. (Nov 2011)
- Wife Ann's father was mayor of Bloomfield Hills MI. (Nov 2011)
- 2008: Caught eating KFC chicken with a knife & fork. (May 2010)
- Father George Romney born & raised until age 5 in Mexico. (Aug 2007)
- Valedictorian at Brigham Young University. (Aug 2007)
- Wife Ann in remission from Multiple Sclerosis. (Aug 2007)
- 1983: Carried dog in kennel on car roof, against MA law. (Aug 2007)
- Has “over-developed community service gene”. (Aug 2004)
- Pronounced dead at age 20 from car accident in Paris. (Aug 2004)
- Dad inspired him to public service. (Mar 2002)
Salt Lake Olympic Committee
- My job was to ask Congress for earmarks for Olympics. (Feb 2012)
- Took on 2000 Olympics because it was a big mess. (Jan 2012)
- 2002 Winter Olympics often identified as "The Mormon Games". (Jan 2012)
- OpEd: SLOC's real need was fundraising and media relations. (Nov 2011)
- Shut out Boy Scouts from Olympics due to age requirements. (Feb 2008)
- 2002: Offered Olympic job as “turnaround king”. (Aug 2007)
- Salvaged Olympic games from financial and scandal disaster. (Mar 2007)
- Olympic slogan “Light the Fire Within”:it’s more than sports. (Aug 2004)
- SLOC’s guiding principles: teamwork, pride, integrity, fun. (Aug 2004)
- Did not consider political value of Olympics. (Aug 2004)
- Worked for Olympics with no salary and no expense account. (Aug 2004)
- $100M in SLOC donations criticized as special deals for rich. (Aug 2004)
- $99M in deferred payments from State of Utah paid for SLOC. (Aug 2004)
- World Trade Center flag shown at Olympic opening ceremony. (Aug 2004)
- Ran Olympics in spirit of volunteerism. (Mar 2002)
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Grace Ross on Principles & Values
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Former Green Challenger 2006:
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- Earns $30K/year; millionaires have no clue what we face. (Sep 2006)
- Running to rebuild democracy. (Sep 2006)
- Corporate parties offer only empty promises & band-aids. (Jun 2006)
- Life-long activist working with diverse, low-income leaders. (Jun 2006)
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Jane Swift on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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- Bows out of governor’s race, citing family concerns. (Mar 2002)
- First sitting governor to give birth. (May 2001)
- Member of New England Governors Conference. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
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Peter Blute 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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Kenneth Chase on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate:
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Joe Kennedy on Principles & Values
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Marty Meehan on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Joe Moakley on Principles & Values
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Democrat (until 2001) (District 9):
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- Enthusiastic about getting federal money for local purposes. (May 2001)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Peter Torkildsen on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jeff Beatty on Principles & Values
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Michael Capuano on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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- Proud to say I'm a liberal. (Oct 2009)
- Heritage is Italian and Irish; born & raised in Somerville. (Oct 2009)
- Served as mayor of Somerville; led MA Mayors' Association. (Oct 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- 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)
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Bill Delahunt on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-10):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Barney Frank on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-4):
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- 1987: First Congressman to come out as gay. (Apr 2014)
- Press accused Dick Armey of anti-gay slur against him. (Sep 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Ted Kennedy on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (MA):
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- 2009: Buried in Arlington National Cemetery with JFK and RFK. (Apr 2014)
- 2008 endorsement seen as passing the torch of Camelot. (Jan 2010)
- OpEd: Media covered up death of Mary Jo Kopechne. (Nov 2009)
- Mother's father Boston mayor; father's father state rep. (Sep 2009)
- 1939: lived in London as child of American Ambassador to UK. (Sep 2009)
- 1951: caught cheating & suspended from Harvard for one year. (Sep 2009)
- Chappaquiddick was horrible accident, but I was responsible. (Sep 2009)
- Inspired by JFK's & RFK's legacy; but not their surrogate. (Sep 2009)
- 1980: Lost Iowa caucus due to Secret Service impositions. (Sep 2009)
- Endorsed Obama despite intense pressure from Bill Clinton. (Aug 2009)
- Family tradition of service including constituent caretaking. (Feb 2009)
- 1992: Marriage to Vicki provided stability. (Feb 2009)
- 2008: Pass the torch to a new generation of Americans. (Feb 2009)
- Work begins anew; hope rises again; and the dream lives on. (Aug 2008)
- Voted with Democratic Party 91.3% of 321 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Upon losing 1980 caucus: "33% of Iowa couldn't be wrong". (Oct 2005)
- 1970s: High ranking on Nixon's "enemies list". (Jan 2004)
- 1980: Initially hailed as Democratic Party's savior. (Aug 1999)
- 1972: Party's presidential hope as "Last Brother". (Jun 1996)
- 1972: Used Congress' subpoena power to investigate Watergate. (Jun 1996)
- 1973: Impeach Nixon if he refuses to give White House tapes. (Jun 1996)
- 1980: I want to be president to bring sense of restoration. (Jun 1996)
- 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)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Paul Kirk on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009):
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- Passion for anonymity and discretion. (Sep 2009)
- 1985: abolished Democratic Party caucuses. (Sep 2009)
- Worked for Robert Kennedy & Ted Kennedy campaigns. (Sep 2009)
- Chair of DNC from 1985 to 1989. (Sep 2009)
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Brian Macdonald on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Kennedy should have voted to convict Clinton of perjury. (Feb 2006)
- Restrictions on religion only apply to establishing churches. (Feb 2006)
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Bob Massie on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- Overcame childhood hemophilia, hepatitis, and HIV. (May 2012)
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Ed O`Reilly on Principles & Values
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- Graduated UMass; then firefighter, lobsterman & lawyer. (May 2007)
- Elected to Gloucester City Council & School Committee. (May 2007)
- Formally announced at the Democratic State Convention. (May 2007)
- Will follow Howard Dean in raising many small contributions. (May 2007)
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Jim Ogonowski on Principles & Values
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John Olver on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MA-1):
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- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Stephen Pagliuca on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009):
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- Government role in advancing economic and social justice. (Oct 2009)
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Jack Robinson on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger for Senate (MA):
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- Ran as Republican in past; running as Independent in 2013. (Feb 2013)
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Kevin Scott on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman:
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- Massachusetts is moderate; only our politicians are liberals. (Dec 2005)
- Why print ballots with only one candidate? (Dec 2005)
- Roots in Wakefield business and as Wakefield Selectman. (Dec 2005)
- Volunteers for Concord Coalition and community organizations. (Dec 2005)
- Currently earning B.A. in politics from U.Mass. (Dec 2005)
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Bob Underwood on Principles & Values
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Setti Warren on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- Supports 5 out of 8 of ORMA's "People's Platform". (Dec 2017)
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Jake Auchincloss on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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Mo Cowan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Appointee:
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Joe L. Kennedy on Principles & Values
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- Too many candidates get elected for being not the other guy. (Dec 2009)
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John Kerry on Principles & Values
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Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President:
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- OpEd: Supports "Great Reset" for social & economic issues. (Dec 2020)
- Let's get back to fact-based democracy. (Sep 2018)
- American exceptionalism is about what we do, not what we say. (Sep 2012)
- AdWatch 2004: disastrous intro ad as liberal elitist. (May 2012)
- OpEd: Bush & Rove saw flip-flop theme as key opening. (Nov 2010)
- Attempted to filibuster Sam Alito Supreme Court nomination. (Mar 2010)
- 2004 flawed exit polls showed Kerry tied in Mississippi. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Dem 527s funded Kerry well; but GOP 527s destroyed him. (Aug 2008)
- Challenging Ohio voting irregularities was too "personal". (Oct 2006)
- OpEd: Swift Boat mess caused by media reporting accusations. (Oct 2005)
- We need to do more to link good work with faith. (Oct 2004)
- Bigotry and hatred should never steal our hope and future. (Jul 2004)
- The flag represents who we are and what we believe in. (Jul 2004)
- Reject politics that divide people. (Jul 2004)
- Pray humbly that we are on God’s side. (Jul 2004)
- Jewish grandparents fled anti-Semitic Europe in 1905. (Jan 2004)
- Honors the separation of church and state. (Dec 2003)
- Persecuted Catholics rely on church-state separation. (Oct 2003)
- Need a president who won’t write laws only for contributors. (Sep 2003)
Campaign Themes
- Service is what brought America peace and prosperity. (Jul 2004)
- Restore trust and credibility to the White House. (Jul 2004)
- Seeing complexities of complex issues is not flip-flopping. (Jul 2004)
- Shutting one’s eyes and ears to the truth is not patriotism. (Jul 2004)
- America can do better and help is on the way. (Jul 2004)
- Ready to lead America: I was there and I led the fight. (Dec 2003)
- Campaign built around a call to service. (Oct 2003)
- Redeem promise for a better America for our children. (Oct 2003)
- It is time for this country to ask again, why not? (May 2003)
Personal
- My faith affects everything that I do. (Oct 2004)
- My mother was the rock of our family. (Jul 2004)
- Grandfather committed suicide; John never told he was Jewish. (Jul 2004)
- Spent summers on Cape Cod and hometown in Millis MA. (Jul 2004)
- Member of Skull & Bones at Yale, like Bush. (Jan 2004)
- Political heroes: Max Cleland, FDR, JFK, Lincoln. (Nov 2003)
- 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)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Alan Khazei on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- The Khazei Principles: open process for fact-based positions. (Jul 2011)
- Would take a "big citizenship" approach to Washington. (Oct 2009)
- Co-founder of City Year and Be the Change. (Oct 2009)
- Heritage is Italian and Iranian; raised in Boston and NH. (Oct 2009)
- Citizen-led, citizen-energized, & citizen-financed campaign. (Sep 2009)
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Alan Khazei on Principles & Values
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Democratic (District 4):
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- The Khazei Principles: open process for fact-based positions. (Jul 2011)
- Would take a "big citizenship" approach to Washington. (Oct 2009)
- Co-founder of City Year and Be the Change. (Oct 2009)
- Heritage is Italian and Iranian; raised in Boston and NH. (Oct 2009)
- Citizen-led, citizen-energized, & citizen-financed campaign. (Sep 2009)
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