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|  Justin Amash on Principles & Values   |  | Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: 
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    Don't need same rules from community to community. (May 2020)
    Pushed libertarian ideas into Republican Party. (May 2020)
    Blessing to be born here; this is the best country on Earth. (May 2020)
    Most people are libertarian, not superpartisan & superangry. (Apr 2020)
    Partisanship undercutting our constitutional basis. (Jul 2019)
    People put up with Congress because economy is good. (Jul 2019)
    People want open, honest representation. (Jul 2019)
    Father immigrated as Palestinian refugee. (Jul 2019)
    I've disenchanted and frightened by hyperpartisanship. (Jul 2019)
    Leaving the Republican Party to avoid partisan death spiral. (Jul 2019)
    Amash's call for impeachment condemned by Freedom Caucus. (May 2019)
    Nobody wins in a trade war. (May 2019)
    President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct. (May 2019)
    Mueller Report revealed crimes & violations of public trust. (May 2019)
    Trump obstructed justice despite no Russia collusion. (May 2019)
    Assure America's greatness by recommitting to constitution. (Sep 2011)
    Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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|  Brian Calley on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger for MI Governor: 
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|  James Craig on Principles & Values   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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|  Tudor Dixon on Principles & Values   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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|  Abdul El-Sayed on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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|  Jennifer Granholm on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Governor (MI): 
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    Aspired to be an actress; appeared on The Dating Game. (Dec 2020)
    Was first female governor 15 years after moving to Michigan. (Dec 2020)
    Supported investigation over Russian collusion. (Dec 2020)
    Embrace diversity: that is American exceptionalism. (Jun 2017)
    There are political solutions to moral problems. (Sep 2015)
    Antidote to negativity and pain: service to others. (Oct 2010)
    Born in Canada; raised in California; elected in Michigan. (Oct 2005)
    Elected Attorney General on slogan, "I'll take your case!". (Oct 2005)
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|  Mark Schauer on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Challenger for Governor: 
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|  Bill Schuette on Principles & Values   |  | Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: 
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    Served 3 terms in Congress & then as state Attorney General. (Jul 2018)
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|  Rick Snyder on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Governor: 
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    Refuses to answer political organizations' questionnaires. (Nov 2010)
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|  John Tatar on Principles & Values   |  | Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: 
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    Individual unalienable rights CANNOT be taken away. (Jul 2018)
    Keep God in the public sphere. (Jul 2018)
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|  Gretchen Whitmer on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Governor: 
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    Michiganders expect results; impatience is a virtue. (Jan 2020)
    A better Michigan is worth fighting for, we can't wait. (Jan 2017)
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|  Mike Bouchard on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    8-point plan: Renewing Michigan’s Economy. (Sep 2006)
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|  John James on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Senate challenger: 
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    From slave to senate candidate in four generations. (May 2020)
    Liberal violence is construed as speech. (May 2020)
    Fight for the Constitution's principles, as written. (Mar 2018)
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|  Terri Lynn Land on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    AdWatch: Grew up in a trailer park, then managed motels. (Apr 2014)
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|  Gary Peters on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Jr Senator: 
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    Family has lived in Oakland County for five generations. (Nov 2008)
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|  Marcia Squier on Principles & Values   |  | Green Challenger for MI Senator: 
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|  Debbie Stabenow on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): 
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    Poorest member of the Senate, as measured by net worth. (Sep 2013)
    End the ongoing debate over debates: No Senate debates. (Oct 2012)
    AdWatch: criticized for spending funds borrowed from China. (Feb 2012)
    Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
    A clear choice against failed Bush policies. (Oct 2006)
    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: United Methodist. (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)
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|  Bob Young on Principles & Values   |  | Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: 
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|  Justin Amash on Principles & Values   |  | Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: 
    Click here for 19 full quotes
     OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues. 
    Don't need same rules from community to community. (May 2020)
    Pushed libertarian ideas into Republican Party. (May 2020)
    Blessing to be born here; this is the best country on Earth. (May 2020)
    Most people are libertarian, not superpartisan & superangry. (Apr 2020)
    Partisanship undercutting our constitutional basis. (Jul 2019)
    People put up with Congress because economy is good. (Jul 2019)
    People want open, honest representation. (Jul 2019)
    Father immigrated as Palestinian refugee. (Jul 2019)
    I've disenchanted and frightened by hyperpartisanship. (Jul 2019)
    Leaving the Republican Party to avoid partisan death spiral. (Jul 2019)
    Amash's call for impeachment condemned by Freedom Caucus. (May 2019)
    Nobody wins in a trade war. (May 2019)
    President Trump has engaged in impeachable conduct. (May 2019)
    Mueller Report revealed crimes & violations of public trust. (May 2019)
    Trump obstructed justice despite no Russia collusion. (May 2019)
    Assure America's greatness by recommitting to constitution. (Sep 2011)
    Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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|  Dan Benishek on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 1): 
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    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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|  Kerry Bentivolio on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 11): 
    Click here for 2 full quotes
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    Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
    Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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|  Jack Bergman on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District  1): 
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    I believe the Bible is the true word of God. (Nov 2016)
    Commitment to being the best made most exceptional nation. (Nov 2016)
    Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
    Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
    Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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|  Mike Bishop on Principles & Values   |  | Republican House Member (District       8): 
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    Uphold the principles of faith, family and freedom. (Sep 2014)
    Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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|  John Conyers on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-14): 
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    Among "10 poorest House members," as measured by assets. (Sep 2013)
    2004: massive voter irregularities in Ohio gave Bush victory. (Mar 2010)
    Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
    Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
    Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
    Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
    Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
    Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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|  Dave Curson on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District 11): 
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|  Debbie Dingell on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic House Member (District 12): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Voted for impeachment because of danger to national security. (Dec 2019)
    Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
    Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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|  Bill Huizenga on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 2): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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|  Brenda Jones on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District  13): 
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    Stand up for constituents when not getting their fair share. (Jul 2018)
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|  Dan Kildee on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District 5): 
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    Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
    Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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|  Peter Konetchy on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger (District 4): 
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    Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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|  Brenda Lawrence on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic House Member (District      14): 
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    Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
    Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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|  Andy Levin on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District  9): 
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|  Sander Levin on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-12): 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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    Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
    Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
    Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
    Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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|  Paul Mitchell on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District  10): 
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|  John Moolenaar on Principles & Values   |  | Republican House Member (District 4): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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|  Mike Rogers on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-8): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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|  Mark Schauer on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): 
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|  Elissa Slotkin on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District  8): 
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|  Haley Stevens on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District  11): 
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|  Rashida Tlaib on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District  13): 
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|  Dave Trott on Principles & Values   |  | Republican House Member (District      11): 
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    Young Gun contender in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
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|  Fred Upton on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-6): 
    Click here for 7 full quotes
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    Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
    Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
    Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
    Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
    Chair 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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|  Tim Walberg on Principles & Values   |  | Republican: 
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    Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
    Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
    Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
    Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
    Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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|  Dave Camp on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-4): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
    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 Dingell on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-15): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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|  Candice Miller on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-10): 
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|  Gary Peters on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): 
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    Family has lived in Oakland County for five generations. (Nov 2008)
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|  John Engler on Principles & Values   |  | Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): 
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    The “Next Michigan”: attitude for the future. (Jan 2001)
    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
    Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
    Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
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|  Spencer Abraham on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Senator (Former): 
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    Consistent conservative in Senate votes. (Jan 2001)
    Religious affiliation: Eastern Orthodox. (Nov 2000)
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|  Dick Chrysler on Principles & Values   |  | 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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|  Nick Smith on Principles & Values   |  | Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
    Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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|  Nick Smith on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Religious affiliation: Congregationalist. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
    Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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|  Jerry Zandstra on Principles & Values   |  | Former Republican challenger (2006): 
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|  James Barcia on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District 5): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
    New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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|  Bart Baron on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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|  David Bonior on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District 10): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
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|  Keith Butler on Principles & Values   |  | Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: 
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    Elected as Republican City Councilor in Democratic Detroit. (Jan 2006)
    Wrote 1992 Republican national platform. (Jan 2006)
    Columnist for Detroit News and regular TV commentator. (Jan 2006)
    Founding pastor of Word of Faith International Church. (Jan 2006)
    Holds theological degree; married 29 years; 3 grown kids. (Jan 2006)
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|  Hansen Clarke on Principles & Values   |  | Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): 
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|  Vernon Ehlers on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-3): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (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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|  Peter Hoekstra on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-2): 
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    I will either debate her or an empty chair; it's her choice. (Oct 2012)
    Accused of anti-Chinese racism in Super Bowl TV ad. (Feb 2012)
    AdWatch: It's not racist to note that US funds help China. (Feb 2012)
    Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (Nov 2000)
    Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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|  Jack Hoogendyk on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Senate challenger: 
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|  Dale Kildee on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-5): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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|  Carolyn Kilpatrick on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-13): 
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    Son Kwame resigned as Detroit mayor in criminal scandal. (Oct 2005)
    Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
    Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
    Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
    Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
    Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
    Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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|  Joe Knollenberg on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-9): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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|  Carl Levin on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Sr Senator (MI): 
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    Voted with Democratic Party 96.0% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
    MI more representative for early primary than IA & NH. (Oct 2005)
    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 YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
    Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
    Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
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|  Bret McAtee on Principles & Values   |  | Constitution Party Senate Challenger: 
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    Running as US Taxpayers Party, also Constitution Party. (Jan 2006)
    Awaken benumbed people from their moral torpor. (Jan 2006)
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|  Mike Nikitin on Principles & Values   |  | Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: 
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|  Lynn Nancy Rivers on Principles & Values   |  | Democrat (District 13): 
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    Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
    Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
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|  Leonard Schwartz on Principles & Values   |  | Libertarian Challenger: 
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|  Joe Schwarz on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 7): 
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    Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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|  Bart Stupak on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Representative (MI-1): 
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    Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
    Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
    New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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|  Scotty Boman on Principles & Values   |  | Libertarian Challenger: 
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    Promote Libertarian ideals of Peace, Liberty, and Prosperity. (Jun 2008)
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|  Randy Hekman on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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|  Peter Hoekstra on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-2): 
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    I will either debate her or an empty chair; it's her choice. (Oct 2012)
    Accused of anti-Chinese racism in Super Bowl TV ad. (Feb 2012)
    AdWatch: It's not racist to note that US funds help China. (Feb 2012)
    Religious affiliation: Christian Reformed Church. (Nov 2000)
    Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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|  Peter Konetchy on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
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|  Lisa McClain on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 10): 
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|  Thad McCotter on Principles & Values   |  | Republican Representative (MI-11): 
    Click here for 5 full quotes
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    Our American Dream is endangered, economically & militarily. (Jul 2011)
    GOP must honor Tea Party, or they'll make a third party. (Jul 2011)
    T-Mac: studies philosophy; plays guitar. (Feb 2011)
    2006: Republican majority governed too ideologically. (Feb 2011)
    Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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|  Peter Meijer on Principles & Values   |  | Republican (District 3): 
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|  Debbie Stabenow on Principles & Values   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): 
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    Poorest member of the Senate, as measured by net worth. (Sep 2013)
    End the ongoing debate over debates: No Senate debates. (Oct 2012)
    AdWatch: criticized for spending funds borrowed from China. (Feb 2012)
    Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
    A clear choice against failed Bush policies. (Oct 2006)
    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: United Methodist. (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)
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