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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
David Baria-x on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Phil Bryant on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor:
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- Created Imagine Mississippi PAC for post-term-limit career. (Feb 2018)
- Four fundamental beliefs guide our plan for the future. (Jan 2014)
- Add 'In God We Trust' to Mississippi State Seal. (Jan 2014)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Robert Foster on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Conservative outsider; aligned with Trump on social media. (Apr 2019)
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Jim Hood on Principles & Values
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- 1890s election law designed to disenfranchise blacks. (Feb 2019)
- 1890 law requires winning majority AND state House districts. (Oct 2018)
- End self-dealing in Jackson. (Oct 2018)
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Trent Lott on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- Led the Singing Senators, and started Seersucker Thursdays. (May 2015)
- Voted with Republican Party 88.2% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Resigned as Senate Leader over 2002 toast to Strom Thurmond. (Aug 2006)
- Resides on Mississippi Coast overlooking Gulf of Mexico. (Aug 2006)
- 1996: Legislative alliance with Bill Clinton via Dick Morris. (Aug 2006)
- Questioned timing of bombing Iraq during impeachment. (Nov 2003)
- Employed Dick Morris while also working for Bill Clinton. (Nov 2003)
- Godfather of Conservative Opportunity Society. (Jun 1995)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Tate Reeves on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- We're all on the same team, made in the image of God. (Jan 2021)
- Mississippi is headed in the right direction. (Jul 2019)
- AdWatch: defend "In God We Trust" on new car tag. (Jul 2019)
- Aligns God with prayers for both state and nation. (May 2018)
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Howard Sherman on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Bill Waller on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Service to God, to family, to state and country. (May 2019)
- I'm a Republican; but voting in Democratic primaries ok. (Mar 2019)
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Senate:
MS 2020: 2020 MS Senatorial race
David Baria on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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Jensen Bohren on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Supports separation of church & state, with public equality. (Feb 2018)
- Protect our inalienable rights. (Dec 2017)
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Travis Childers on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Work across regional & party lines to get things done. (Apr 2008)
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Mike Espy on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Jungle primary on Nov. 6; runoff election on Nov. 27. (Sep 2018)
- Jungle primary on Nov. 6; runoff election on Nov. 27. (Sep 2018)
- Emulate Clinton's style, comfortable in mixed-race crowds. (May 2006)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Promoted resolution celebrating Confederacy. (Nov 2018)
- Follows Trump principles to "make America great again". (Mar 2018)
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Chris McDaniel on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Runoff recount denied by Mississippi Supreme Court. (Jul 2014)
- OpEd: Cochran accused of courting blacks for runoff vote. (Jul 2014)
- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
- Revive America's Christian foundation. (May 2014)
- Tied to Tea Party and endorsed by conservative groups. (Oct 2013)
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Roger Wicker on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- OpEd: Ties Musgrove to Obama to demonstrate liberal record. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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House:
Michael Guest on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Gregg Harper on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Advocate “one nation, under God”; preserve Christian values. (Nov 2008)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Trent Kelly on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Steven Palazzo on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Gene Taylor on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Bennie Thompson on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MS-2):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (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)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Robert Gray on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee:
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- Confederate flag shouldn't be associated with state flag. (Aug 2015)
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Vicki Slater on Principles & Values
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary):
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Tate Reeves on Principles & Values
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Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator:
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- We're all on the same team, made in the image of God. (Jan 2021)
- Mississippi is headed in the right direction. (Jul 2019)
- AdWatch: defend "In God We Trust" on new car tag. (Jul 2019)
- Aligns God with prayers for both state and nation. (May 2018)
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Alan Nunnelee on Principles & Values
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Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1):
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- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Roger Wicker on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- OpEd: Ties Musgrove to Obama to demonstrate liberal record. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Haley Barbour on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (2004-2012):
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- OpEd: Successful GOP chair and policy wonk. (Nov 2010)
- 1994: As RNC chair, gambled on big positive ideas. (Dec 2007)
- In politics, nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. (Sep 2006)
- OpEd: Party chair & governor is strong combo for presidency. (Oct 2005)
- Return to founders' idea of personal responsibility. (Apr 1996)
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Kirk Fordice on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1992-1999):
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- Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)
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Ronnie Musgrove on Principles & Values
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- 1999: elected by state House vote, after plurality win. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: Distancing himself from Obama. (Oct 2008)
- 2003: “Tragedy” to remove Ten Commandments from MS Capitol. (Aug 2008)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Haley Barbour on Principles & Values
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Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor:
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- OpEd: Successful GOP chair and policy wonk. (Nov 2010)
- 1994: As RNC chair, gambled on big positive ideas. (Dec 2007)
- In politics, nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. (Sep 2006)
- OpEd: Party chair & governor is strong combo for presidency. (Oct 2005)
- Return to founders' idea of personal responsibility. (Apr 1996)
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Bill Bowlin on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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Ronnie Musgrove on Principles & Values
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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- 1999: elected by state House vote, after plurality win. (Feb 2019)
- OpEd: Distancing himself from Obama. (Oct 2008)
- 2003: “Tragedy” to remove Ten Commandments from MS Capitol. (Aug 2008)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Travis Childers on Principles & Values
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Work across regional & party lines to get things done. (Apr 2008)
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Erik Fleming on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Trent Lott on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Led the Singing Senators, and started Seersucker Thursdays. (May 2015)
- Voted with Republican Party 88.2% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Resigned as Senate Leader over 2002 toast to Strom Thurmond. (Aug 2006)
- Resides on Mississippi Coast overlooking Gulf of Mexico. (Aug 2006)
- 1996: Legislative alliance with Bill Clinton via Dick Morris. (Aug 2006)
- Questioned timing of bombing Iraq during impeachment. (Nov 2003)
- Employed Dick Morris while also working for Bill Clinton. (Nov 2003)
- Godfather of Conservative Opportunity Society. (Jun 1995)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Charles Pickering on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (MS-3):
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Chip Pickering on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.:
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
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Ronnie Shows on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
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Gene Taylor on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Thad Cochran on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (MS):
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- AdWatch: American Conservative Union's lowest-scored Senator. (Feb 2014)
- First elected in 1978; still undecided about 2014 retirement. (Oct 2013)
- Voted with Republican Party 87.5% of 321 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Albert N. Gore on Principles & Values
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Methodist minister; Vietnam Colonel; Green Beret chaplain. (Mar 2012)
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