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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Chris Coleman on Families & Children
DFL: Click here for Chris Coleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Dayton on Families & Children
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • More funding for family leave & early childhood. (Nov 2000)
  • Economic rat race is the prime destroyer of families. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Matt Dean on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Matt Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Jensen on Families & Children
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Scott Jensen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Johnson on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Johnson on other issues.
  • Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance. (Oct 2018)
Amy Klobuchar on Families & Children
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Mental health courts avoid "revolving door" criminals. (Feb 2020)
  • Universal childcare will help small businesses. (Feb 2020)
  • Investment in childcare and pre-school. (Feb 2020)
  • Three months paid family leave, but be fiscally responsible. (Nov 2019)
  • We need to talk about aging population, long term care. (Oct 2019)
  • Churches & agencies should follow law on gay rights. (Oct 2019)
  • Make it easier for LGBTQ couples to adopt. (Oct 2019)
  • Do what science tells us on obesity: more info on labels. (Sep 2019)
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • 1996 AdWatch: my daughter endorses 48 hour stay for new moms. (Aug 2015)
  • Daughter's "drive-by birth" inspired 48-hour maternal stay. (Aug 2015)
  • Allow adoption of older kids to keep siblings together. (Aug 2015)
  • Strengthen Family and Medical Leave Act. (Jan 2006)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Tina Liebling on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tina Liebling on other issues.
  • High quality child care is essential for work. (May 2017)
Erin Murphy on Families & Children
DFL: Click here for Erin Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Murphy on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Murphy on other issues.
  • Government should support and strengthen the family unit. (Feb 2021)
Rebecca Otto on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rebecca Otto on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Pawlenty on Families & Children
Republican MN Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.
  • Lost mother at 16; needed & felt God's presence. (Jan 2011)
Tina Smith on Families & Children
Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor: Click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lori Swanson on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lori Swanson on other issues.
  • Find options to make childcare affordable. (Jul 2018)
Tim Walz on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Full marriage equality for same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)

Senate:

MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race

Jim Abeler on Families & Children
Republican challenger: Click here for Jim Abeler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karin Housley on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karin Housley on other issues.
  • If women are empowered and independent they don't need laws. (Apr 2018)
Heather Johnson on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heather Johnson on other issues.
  • Politics is not my passion; it's my God, my kids & family. (Jul 2014)
Amy Klobuchar on Families & Children
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Mental health courts avoid "revolving door" criminals. (Feb 2020)
  • Universal childcare will help small businesses. (Feb 2020)
  • Investment in childcare and pre-school. (Feb 2020)
  • Three months paid family leave, but be fiscally responsible. (Nov 2019)
  • We need to talk about aging population, long term care. (Oct 2019)
  • Churches & agencies should follow law on gay rights. (Oct 2019)
  • Make it easier for LGBTQ couples to adopt. (Oct 2019)
  • Do what science tells us on obesity: more info on labels. (Sep 2019)
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • 1996 AdWatch: my daughter endorses 48 hour stay for new moms. (Aug 2015)
  • Daughter's "drive-by birth" inspired 48-hour maternal stay. (Aug 2015)
  • Allow adoption of older kids to keep siblings together. (Aug 2015)
  • Strengthen Family and Medical Leave Act. (Jan 2006)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Jason Lewis on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike McFadden on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike McFadden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Newberger on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for Jim Newberger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paula Overby on Families & Children
Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for Paula Overby on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tina Smith on Families & Children
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Carlson on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Steve Carlson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Angie Craig on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angie Craig on other issues.
  • Establish national paid family leave. (Apr 2020)
Keith Ellison on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored supporting No Name-Calling Week in schools. (May 2013)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Sponsored bill for more kids eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
Tom Emmer on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Emmer on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Jim Hagedorn on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for Jim Hagedorn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Kline on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Kline on other issues.
  • Link child-support enforcement to workforce development. (Jun 2016)
  • Head Start does not deliver lasting results to at-risk kids. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jason Lewis on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Betty McCollum on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Rick Nolan on Families & Children
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Nolan on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Ilhan Omar on Families & Children
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ilhan Omar on other issues.
  • Expand grants for childcare for student parents. (Sep 2018)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Erik Paulsen on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Erik Paulsen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Collin Peterson on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 58% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Dean Phillips on Families & Children
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Stauber on Families & Children
Republican (District 8): Click here for Pete Stauber on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Walz on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Full marriage equality for same-sex couples. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Hatch on Families & Children
Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006): Click here for Mike Hatch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norm Coleman on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (MN): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman on other issues.
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
Al Franken on Families & Children
DFL Jr Senator (MN): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Al Franken on other issues.
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Sponsored bill for more kids eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
Julianne Ortman on Families & Children
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014): Click here for Julianne Ortman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michele Bachmann on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.
  • Leading advocate for foster and adopted children. (Dec 2011)
  • Foster care provider for girls with eating disorders. (Nov 2011)
  • Best results when family involved; worst with government. (Sep 2011)
  • Bible's "be submissive to husband" means mutual respect. (Aug 2011)
  • Raised 23 foster kids, with her own kids,as "treatment home". (Jun 2011)
  • Mother of 5; foster parent of 23 children. (Jun 2011)
  • Support traditional family life. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sponsored encouraging adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Jesse Ventura on Families & Children
Former Minnesota Independent Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Hypocrisy to tell kids to abstain from sex. (Apr 2008)
  • No more tax subsidy for child care; parents’ responsibilty. (Jan 1999)
  • Community regulates behavior better than government. (Jan 1999)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Mike Ciresi on Families & Children
Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008): Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rod Grams on Families & Children
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Grams on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
Mark Kennedy on Families & Children
Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Kennedy on Families & Children
Republican (until 2006) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Walter Mondale on Families & Children
Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981): Click here for Walter Mondale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jesse Ventura on Families & Children
Independent Senate challenger (2008): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Hypocrisy to tell kids to abstain from sex. (Apr 2008)
  • No more tax subsidy for child care; parents’ responsibilty. (Jan 1999)
  • Community regulates behavior better than government. (Jan 1999)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Paul Wellstone on Families & Children
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
Joe Arwood on Families & Children
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Joe Arwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dean Barkley on Families & Children
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dean Barkley on other issues.
  • Whose family values should we teach? (Aug 2008)
Ford Bell on Families & Children
DFL challenger: Click here for Ford Bell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Cavlan on Families & Children
Green Challenger: Click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Dayton on Families & Children
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • More funding for family leave & early childhood. (Nov 2000)
  • Economic rat race is the prime destroyer of families. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Robert Fitzgerald on Families & Children
Independence Party Challenger: Click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gil Gutknecht on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Anthony Hernandez on Families & Children
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Anthony Hernandez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Luther on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
David Minge on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Minge on other issues.
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Families & Children
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Niemackl on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Niemackl on other issues.
  • Teach family values in public schools. (Aug 2008)
James Oberstar on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 33% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Tim Penny on Families & Children
Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1): Click here for Tim Penny on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Ramstad on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 69% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Martin Sabo on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bruce Vento on Families & Children
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patty Wetterling on Families & Children
Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kurt Bills on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kurt Bills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chip Cravaack on Families & Children
Republican (District 8): Click here for Chip Cravaack on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Cummins on Families & Children
Challenger: Click here for Michael Cummins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michelle Fischbach on Families & Children
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Fischbach on other issues.
Dan Severson on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Dan Severson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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