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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Richard Cordray on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio:
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Marcia Fudge on Principles & Values
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HUD Secretary:
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- Stop limiting black cabinet members to HUD or Labor. (Dec 2020)
- Skipped Trump's inauguration in protest. (Dec 2020)
- Co-founded a Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus. (Dec 2020)
- A Cabinet position is not a consolation prize. (Dec 2020)
- Always wanted to be a voice for people who have no voice. (Dec 2020)
- Eradicating poverty gives people sense of pride and dignity. (Dec 2020)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jon Husted on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Public prayer in Legislature is free speech. (Nov 2010)
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Dennis Kucinich on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (May 2018)
- Excluded from debate by Nevada Supreme Court ruling. (Jan 2008)
- I’ve been right all along on Iraq, Iran, & healthcare. (Dec 2007)
- Ran for city council seat before he was old enough to vote. (Nov 2007)
- Won House seat “Because he was right” as mayor. (Nov 2007)
- Met wife Elizabeth when she lobbied him on monetary policy. (Nov 2007)
- Planned as teenager to become Mayor of Cleveland. (Nov 2007)
- RFK assassination persuaded him to fight to change the world. (Nov 2007)
- Paid his own way through high school & college. (Nov 2007)
- Teenage elopement failed due to car breakdown. (Nov 2007)
- Took on machine politician for Cleveland City Council. (Nov 2007)
- Entered public life on Page One at age 20. (Nov 2007)
- 1967 campaign lesson: You are alive when you reach out. (Nov 2007)
- 1968: required surgery for Crohn's disease. (Nov 2007)
- This debate is total flop for ignoring practical aspirations. (Oct 2007)
- Sighted a UFO in Washington State. (Oct 2007)
- Decisive moment: living as child out of family car. (Aug 2007)
- Elected to Congress on 5th try; only on 2nd presidential run. (Aug 2007)
- I am in the center of American people’s hopes and dreams. (Aug 2007)
- Biggest mistake was firing police chief on Good Friday. (Apr 2007)
- I can move this country because I have no strings. (Feb 2007)
- Day 1: Pull out of Iraq, NAFTA, and the WTO. (Jan 2004)
- Endorsed by Natural Law Party’s 2000 presidential nominee. (Jan 2004)
- His campaign’s lack of media coverage becomes a media story. (Nov 2003)
- Will run for House and President simultaneously. (Nov 2003)
- A Green Democrat, but will support Dem nominee over Green. (Nov 2003)
- Favorite song: John Lennon, “Imagine”. (Sep 2003)
- Grew up poor, so is attuned to the concerns of the people. (Sep 2003)
- Sacrificed political career to save city utility ownership. (Aug 2003)
- Broccoli would be welcomed in first vegetarian White House. (May 2003)
- Grass-roots campaign to take back America for the people. (May 2003)
- Declaration of human economic rights of the American people. (Feb 2003)
- Long list of legislative priorities in Congress. (Jul 1996)
- 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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Connie Pillich on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Announced candidacy on route of Cincinnati Women's March. (May 2017)
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Jim Renacci on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor (switched to Senate race):
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- OhioFirst: the day of the career politicians needs to change. (Feb 2017)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Tim Ryan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Mindfulness practices bring down our stress & anxiety levels. (Sep 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Joe Schiavoni on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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Betty Sutton on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- 3 E’s of New Economy: Ethics; Entrepreneurialism; Education. (Nov 2006)
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Mary Taylor on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Served as Director of Insurance, while Lt. Governor. (Mar 2017)
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Nan Whaley on Principles & Values
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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Senate:
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Sherrod Brown on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- AdWatch: nepotistic hiring practices at the state treasury. (Apr 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.9% of 318 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Endorsed by conservative group that cares about tax fairness. (Oct 2006)
- This state and this country need a new direction. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Mike Gibbons on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Ohio U.S. Senator:
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- Keep God in the public sphere. (Apr 2018)
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Jim Renacci on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger for OH Senator:
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- OhioFirst: the day of the career politicians needs to change. (Feb 2017)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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P.G. Sittenfeld on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Ted Strickland on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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House:
Troy Balderson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 12):
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- Relies on his Christian faith to be his compass in life. (Oct 2018)
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Joyce Beatty on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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John Boccieri on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger (District 7):
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John Boehner on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-8):
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- 2006 speakership campaign: "For a Majority That Matters". (Apr 2012)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- 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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Sherrod Brown on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- AdWatch: nepotistic hiring practices at the state treasury. (Apr 2012)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.9% of 318 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Endorsed by conservative group that cares about tax fairness. (Oct 2006)
- This state and this country need a new direction. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
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Steve Chabot on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-1):
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- Mueller did not determine any impeachable conduct. (Jul 2019)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Warren Davidson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 8):
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- Political left has maintained a progressive attack on faith. (Nov 2016)
- Activist judges/deteriorating culture marginalize Christians. (Jun 2016)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Supports Judeo-Christian framework of morality. (Nov 2016)
- Supports religious liberty and sees it at risk. (Nov 2016)
- Member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
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Marcia Fudge on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Stop limiting black cabinet members to HUD or Labor. (Dec 2020)
- Skipped Trump's inauguration in protest. (Dec 2020)
- Co-founded a Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus. (Dec 2020)
- A Cabinet position is not a consolation prize. (Dec 2020)
- Always wanted to be a voice for people who have no voice. (Dec 2020)
- Eradicating poverty gives people sense of pride and dignity. (Dec 2020)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Bob Gibbs on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 7):
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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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Anthony Gonzalez on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 16):
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Bill Johnson on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 6):
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- Supports founding fathers' belief in prayer & freedom. (Sep 2011)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Jim Jordan on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Impeachment attempts to undo the 2016 election. (Dec 2019)
- Past impeachments came from years-long investigations. (Dec 2019)
- Politicized impeachment usurps presidential election. (Dec 2019)
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Dave Joyce on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 14):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Aug 2012)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Marcy Kaptur on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-9):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- 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)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Bob Latta on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Elected in special election to replace Paul Gillmor. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Rob Portman on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- If you like the way things are going, support my opponent. (Oct 2010)
- A top adviser to President George W. Bush. (Oct 2010)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Renacci on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 16):
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- OhioFirst: the day of the career politicians needs to change. (Feb 2017)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Tim Ryan on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Mindfulness practices bring down our stress & anxiety levels. (Sep 2018)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Steve Stivers on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 15):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
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Pat Tiberi on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-12):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Mike Turner on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-3):
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- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Impeachment attempts to undo the 2016 election. (Dec 2019)
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Brad Wenstrup on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
- Impeachment attempts to undo the 2016 election. (Dec 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Mike DeWine on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Protests against me protected by First Amendment. (Apr 2020)
- Worked in a bi-partisan manner to get things done. (Oct 2006)
- Brown does not represent the mainstream of Ohio. (Oct 2006)
- 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: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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John Kasich on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
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- Addressed Democratic Convention as "Republican for Biden". (Aug 2020)
- Asking for foreign help in elections is wrong. (Oct 2019)
- OpEd: moderate Republican who has been critical or Trump. (Mar 2019)
- OpEd: Realism & anti-liberalism define #NeverTrump ideology. (Mar 2019)
- Why not a bipartisan ticket for president & veep? (Nov 2018)
- The press is a critical foundation of freedom--not the enemy. (Apr 2018)
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; it left me. (Apr 2018)
- Respect for secular humanists. (Mar 2018)
- Two-party system no longer appeals to majority of voters. (Feb 2018)
- Democracy rises up from the many, not down from the few. (Apr 2017)
- Republican Party is my vehicle, not my master. (Apr 2017)
- The sun is going to rise to the zenith in America again. (Apr 2017)
- Civilization's enemies seek America's fall. (Apr 2017)
- Path to darkness is seeing America broken by "the other". (Apr 2017)
- Cast vote in 2016 presidential race for John McCain. (Apr 2017)
- Leaders need vision that excites the team they've built. (Apr 2017)
- America's divided; reunite by thinking bigger than ourselves. (Apr 2017)
- Focus on common humanity and fix problems where we live. (Apr 2017)
- America's great, and you can shoot for the stars. (Feb 2016)
- Establishment lane, anti-establishment lane & Kasich lane. (Jan 2016)
- Need to promote Western values to win war of ideas. (Nov 2015)
- Capitalism needs values to avoid unfettered greed. (Nov 2015)
- Conservative government will rebuild American from bottom up. (Nov 2015)
- Get this country moving again. (Oct 2015)
- For the presidency. qualifications trump personal religion. (Sep 2015)
- Battle radicals by showing greatness of west. (Sep 2015)
- America is great because it's run from the bottom up. (Sep 2015)
- We turned Ohio around; people have hope again. (Aug 2015)
- OpEd: Impatient with bureaucracy & with partisan posturing. (Mar 2015)
- Kasich rhymes with Basic. (Nov 2010)
- Hosted Fox News program "Heartland with John Kasich". (Jun 2010)
- I can't figure out how anyone gets along without the Bible. (May 2006)
- I don't care what you stand for, but stand for something. (May 2006)
- As college student, wrote to Pres. Nixon and then they met. (May 2006)
- 1970s: Beat entrenched incumbent state senator 56%-44%. (May 2006)
- Power flows from the individual to the government. (May 1999)
Religion
- The Lord wants America to succeed and for America to lead. (Aug 2015)
- Biblical manifesto: old law is gone; have faith in God. (Jun 2010)
- Belonged to Bible study group for 20 years. (Jun 2010)
- I find God every other Monday. (Jun 2010)
- Learned faith via pastor dying of cancer. (Jun 2010)
- Sought God after parents' death in car crash. (Jun 2010)
- Living life of faith can be a liberating thing. (Jun 2010)
- Objective moral values have existed since Creation. (Jun 2010)
- Catholic Church has been unaccountable on sex abuse charges. (May 2006)
- Always carries copy of St Augustine's "Confessions". (May 2006)
- Built relationship with God after parents died in car crash. (May 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Ted Strickland on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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Bob Taft on Principles & Values
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Republican OH Governor:
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
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Frank Cremeans 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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Mike DeWine on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Senator (lost re-election, 2006):
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- Protests against me protected by First Amendment. (Apr 2020)
- Worked in a bi-partisan manner to get things done. (Oct 2006)
- Brown does not represent the mainstream of Ohio. (Oct 2006)
- 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: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Eric Fingerhut on Principles & Values
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep:
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Paul Gillmor on Principles & Values
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Republican (Deceased 2007) (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (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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John Glenn on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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Tony Hall on Principles & Values
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Democrat (until 2002) (District 3):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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Martin Hoke on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Steve Austria on Principles & Values
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Republican (Retiring 2012) (District 7):
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- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
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Jennifer Brunner on Principles & Values
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2010 Dem. Senate Challenger; currently Secretary of State:
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Kevin Coughlin on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Senate Primary Challenger (2012):
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Eric Deaton on Principles & Values
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2010 Constitution Party challenger:
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- I have felt unrepresented for too many years. (Feb 2010)
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Steven Driehaus on Principles & Values
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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Lee Fisher on Principles & Values
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Lt. Gov.:
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- I'm just as angry at Washington insiders as you are. (Oct 2010)
- Ohio voters are mad as hell over Republican policies. (Oct 2010)
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Paul Hackett on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger:
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- Ohio Democrats need an 88-county strategy to win elections. (Nov 2005)
- Take back our government from the career politicians. (Oct 2005)
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Dave Hobson on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (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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Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-11):
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- 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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John Kasich on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
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- Addressed Democratic Convention as "Republican for Biden". (Aug 2020)
- Asking for foreign help in elections is wrong. (Oct 2019)
- OpEd: moderate Republican who has been critical or Trump. (Mar 2019)
- OpEd: Realism & anti-liberalism define #NeverTrump ideology. (Mar 2019)
- Why not a bipartisan ticket for president & veep? (Nov 2018)
- The press is a critical foundation of freedom--not the enemy. (Apr 2018)
- I didn't leave the Republican Party; it left me. (Apr 2018)
- Respect for secular humanists. (Mar 2018)
- Two-party system no longer appeals to majority of voters. (Feb 2018)
- Democracy rises up from the many, not down from the few. (Apr 2017)
- Republican Party is my vehicle, not my master. (Apr 2017)
- The sun is going to rise to the zenith in America again. (Apr 2017)
- Civilization's enemies seek America's fall. (Apr 2017)
- Path to darkness is seeing America broken by "the other". (Apr 2017)
- Cast vote in 2016 presidential race for John McCain. (Apr 2017)
- Leaders need vision that excites the team they've built. (Apr 2017)
- America's divided; reunite by thinking bigger than ourselves. (Apr 2017)
- Focus on common humanity and fix problems where we live. (Apr 2017)
- America's great, and you can shoot for the stars. (Feb 2016)
- Establishment lane, anti-establishment lane & Kasich lane. (Jan 2016)
- Need to promote Western values to win war of ideas. (Nov 2015)
- Capitalism needs values to avoid unfettered greed. (Nov 2015)
- Conservative government will rebuild American from bottom up. (Nov 2015)
- Get this country moving again. (Oct 2015)
- For the presidency. qualifications trump personal religion. (Sep 2015)
- Battle radicals by showing greatness of west. (Sep 2015)
- America is great because it's run from the bottom up. (Sep 2015)
- We turned Ohio around; people have hope again. (Aug 2015)
- OpEd: Impatient with bureaucracy & with partisan posturing. (Mar 2015)
- Kasich rhymes with Basic. (Nov 2010)
- Hosted Fox News program "Heartland with John Kasich". (Jun 2010)
- I can't figure out how anyone gets along without the Bible. (May 2006)
- I don't care what you stand for, but stand for something. (May 2006)
- As college student, wrote to Pres. Nixon and then they met. (May 2006)
- 1970s: Beat entrenched incumbent state senator 56%-44%. (May 2006)
- Power flows from the individual to the government. (May 1999)
Religion
- The Lord wants America to succeed and for America to lead. (Aug 2015)
- Biblical manifesto: old law is gone; have faith in God. (Jun 2010)
- Belonged to Bible study group for 20 years. (Jun 2010)
- I find God every other Monday. (Jun 2010)
- Learned faith via pastor dying of cancer. (Jun 2010)
- Sought God after parents' death in car crash. (Jun 2010)
- Living life of faith can be a liberating thing. (Jun 2010)
- Objective moral values have existed since Creation. (Jun 2010)
- Catholic Church has been unaccountable on sex abuse charges. (May 2006)
- Always carries copy of St Augustine's "Confessions". (May 2006)
- Built relationship with God after parents died in car crash. (May 2006)
- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Mary Jo Kilroy on Principles & Values
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 15):
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Dennis Kucinich on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
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- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (May 2018)
- Excluded from debate by Nevada Supreme Court ruling. (Jan 2008)
- I’ve been right all along on Iraq, Iran, & healthcare. (Dec 2007)
- Ran for city council seat before he was old enough to vote. (Nov 2007)
- Won House seat “Because he was right” as mayor. (Nov 2007)
- Met wife Elizabeth when she lobbied him on monetary policy. (Nov 2007)
- Planned as teenager to become Mayor of Cleveland. (Nov 2007)
- RFK assassination persuaded him to fight to change the world. (Nov 2007)
- Paid his own way through high school & college. (Nov 2007)
- Teenage elopement failed due to car breakdown. (Nov 2007)
- Took on machine politician for Cleveland City Council. (Nov 2007)
- Entered public life on Page One at age 20. (Nov 2007)
- 1967 campaign lesson: You are alive when you reach out. (Nov 2007)
- 1968: required surgery for Crohn's disease. (Nov 2007)
- This debate is total flop for ignoring practical aspirations. (Oct 2007)
- Sighted a UFO in Washington State. (Oct 2007)
- Decisive moment: living as child out of family car. (Aug 2007)
- Elected to Congress on 5th try; only on 2nd presidential run. (Aug 2007)
- I am in the center of American people’s hopes and dreams. (Aug 2007)
- Biggest mistake was firing police chief on Good Friday. (Apr 2007)
- I can move this country because I have no strings. (Feb 2007)
- Day 1: Pull out of Iraq, NAFTA, and the WTO. (Jan 2004)
- Endorsed by Natural Law Party’s 2000 presidential nominee. (Jan 2004)
- His campaign’s lack of media coverage becomes a media story. (Nov 2003)
- Will run for House and President simultaneously. (Nov 2003)
- A Green Democrat, but will support Dem nominee over Green. (Nov 2003)
- Favorite song: John Lennon, “Imagine”. (Sep 2003)
- Grew up poor, so is attuned to the concerns of the people. (Sep 2003)
- Sacrificed political career to save city utility ownership. (Aug 2003)
- Broccoli would be welcomed in first vegetarian White House. (May 2003)
- Grass-roots campaign to take back America for the people. (May 2003)
- Declaration of human economic rights of the American people. (Feb 2003)
- Long list of legislative priorities in Congress. (Jul 1996)
- 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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Josh Mandel on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018):
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- Stand up for the Trump America first agenda. (Feb 2021)
- 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor. (Feb 2021)
- OpEd: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups. (Aug 2017)
- OpEd: Missed 14 monthly meetings as Ohio Treasurer. (Apr 2012)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Michael Oxley on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 4):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Michael Pryce on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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Ralph Regula on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-16):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (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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Tom Sawyer on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 14):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
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Jean Schmidt on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-2):
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- Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
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Zack Space on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Louis Stokes on Principles & Values
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Democrat (retired 1998) (District 21):
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Jim Traficant on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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George Voinovich on Principles & Values
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Republican Sr Senator (OH):
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- Voted with Republican Party 75.4% of 317 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES 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: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Midwestern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
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Charlie Wilson on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
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Steven LaTourette on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-14):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (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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Bob Ney on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-18):
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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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Rob Portman on Principles & Values
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- If you like the way things are going, support my opponent. (Oct 2010)
- A top adviser to President George W. Bush. (Oct 2010)
- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Deborah Pryce on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (OH-15):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (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 Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Ted Strickland on Principles & Values
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
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Betty Sutton on Principles & Values
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Democrat:
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- 3 E’s of New Economy: Ethics; Entrepreneurialism; Education. (Nov 2006)
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