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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Dan Feltes on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Voted YES on "no excuse" absentee voting bill. (Sep 2019)
- We work best when we embrace diversity and inclusion. (Jan 2014)
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Maggie Hassan on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor:
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- Ban discrimination against transgender individuals. (Oct 2016)
- Women earn only 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. (Feb 2014)
- Instrumental in passing marriage equality in NH. (Nov 2012)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Jilletta Jarvis on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- One of the first legislators to vote for marriage equality. (Oct 2018)
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Steve Marchand on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Lead movement towards LGBTQ equality. (May 2017)
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Chris Sununu on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Vetoed "no excuse" absentee voting bill. (Sep 2019)
- Gender identity non-discrimination in employment & housing. (Mar 2018)
- No personal opinion on equal transgender rights. (Mar 2018)
- Establish state's first Civil Rights enforcement unit. (Dec 2017)
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Colin Van Ostern on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Keep NH as model for treating LGBTQ community with dignity. (Aug 2016)
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Andru Volinsky on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Women are entitled to equal pay for equal work. (Jan 2020)
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Senate:
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Scott Brown on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Next step in racial equality: stop glorifying violence. (Aug 2013)
- Civil unions ok; federal same-sex marriage not ok. (Nov 2011)
- Gay marriage is a resolved issue in Massachusetts. (Nov 2011)
- Represented abused women in divorce cases. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on defining marriage as one man and one woman. (Feb 2004)
- Supported $200K reduction to blind job program. (Jul 2003)
- Supported $900K for disability & mentoring aid. (Jul 2003)
- Opposed "Turning 22" mental disability program. (Jul 2003)
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Maggie Hassan on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Ban discrimination against transgender individuals. (Oct 2016)
- Women earn only 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. (Feb 2014)
- Instrumental in passing marriage equality in NH. (Nov 2012)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
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Andy Martin on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Early advocate against women's wage discrimination. (Dec 2013)
- Knew Rep. Mark Foley was gay in 1993; and who cared? (Jul 2008)
- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Nov 2000)
- Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corky Messner on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Horrific that students learn about transgender. (Sep 2020)
- Black Lives Matter is revolutionary, don't defund police. (Jul 2020)
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Bill O`Brien on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Opposed students voting in-state "with no life experience". (Jun 2020)
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Jim Rubens on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Nov 2013)
- Prosecute discrimination but end affirmative action. ()
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Jeanne Shaheen on Civil Rights
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Supported the 2007 civil unions law in New Hampshire. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Decide Indian gaming rules at state level, not DOI. (Jul 1999)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Founding fathers didn’t yield to fear, and neither should we. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Supports sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Karen Testerman on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Federal government should not establish quotas. (Jan 2014)
- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2014)
- Vocal opponent of same-sex civil unions. (Aug 2013)
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House:
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Frank Guinta on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NH-1):
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- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Supports forcing military gay marriages. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Annie Kuster on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Equal pay for equal work. (Apr 2012)
- Less government interference about whom to marry. (Feb 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Mar 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Chris Pappas on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Supported NO BAN act, opposing religious travel restrictions. (Mar 2020)
- NH's first gay member of Congress opens Pride Festival. (Aug 2019)
- State of the Union: protest transgender military service ban. (Feb 2019)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Founding fathers didn’t yield to fear, and neither should we. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Supports sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mark Connolly on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Fight for rights of our LGBT friends, families & neighbors. (Aug 2016)
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Derek Dextraze on Civil Rights
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Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- I attended NH's first gay pride parade. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Civil Rights
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- N.H. doesn't need affirmative action laws. (Oct 2015)
- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Oct 2015)
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John Lynch on Civil Rights
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Democratic NH Governor:
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- Legalized gay marriage so same-sex couples have same rights. (Jun 2009)
- Consider civil unions for N.H. (Nov 2006)
- Encourage diversity without discrimination. (Nov 2006)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Civil Rights
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Supported the 2007 civil unions law in New Hampshire. (Jul 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Decide Indian gaming rules at state level, not DOI. (Jul 1999)
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Craig Benson on Civil Rights
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Mark Fernald on Civil Rights
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Burt Cohen on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator:
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- Repeal portions of the Patriot Act. (Dec 2003)
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Doris Haddock on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- Don’t hack up the Constitution with homophobic nonsense. (Aug 2004)
- Don’t cooperate with police who bar peacable assembly. (Mar 2003)
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Bill Zeliff on Civil Rights
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Tom Alciere on Civil Rights
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2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep:
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- Don't require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Mar 2010)
- Leave same-sex partnership benefits up to the employer. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NH-2):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 33% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Jim Bender on Civil Rights
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Aug 2010)
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Ken Blevens on Civil Rights
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Jeb Bradley on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
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Judd Gregg on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (NH):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Paul Hodes on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Yes to civil unions; no to constitutional definition. (Nov 2004)
- Supports affirmative action. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Paul Hodes on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Yes to civil unions; no to constitutional definition. (Nov 2004)
- Supports affirmative action. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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John Sununu on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Kelly Ayotte on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Repeal state gay marriage law; don't repeal DOMA. (Jun 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Don Bolduc on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- I don't look at color; I look at content of their character. (Nov 2020)
- Solution to racism is not laws but education. (Nov 2020)
- AdWatch: opposes marriage equality. (Aug 2020)
- Shut down national media to stop spread of COVID fear. (May 2020)
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John Sununu on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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