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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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- America’s promise is broken by problems in Washington. (Dec 2005)
- $15M for voter list improvements. (Dec 2005)
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Donald Carcieri on Government Reform
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Republican RI Governor:
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- Reduce our reliance on government. (Jan 2010)
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Allan Fung on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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- Internal department to audit fraud, waste and corruption. (Sep 2018)
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Dan McKee on Government Reform
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Patricia Morgan on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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Gina Raimondo on Government Reform
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- Rhode Island Supreme Court now multiracial, majority female. (Feb 2021)
- Allow online voter registration. (Mar 2016)
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Senate:
RI 2020: 2020 RI Senate race
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Bob Flanders on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Require disclosure for contributions to super PACs. (Nov 2018)
- Let out-of-state attorneys handle state ethics cases. (Jun 2001)
- Disallow legislators from serving on Lottery Commission. (Jun 2001)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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- Shift elections to Saturday. (Sep 2017)
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Jack Reed on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. (Nov 2013)
- Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. (Nov 2013)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Allen Waters on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Overturn Citizens United; it undid 100 years of regulations. (Oct 2012)
- Total ban on gifts from lobbyists. (Sep 2006)
- Stricter rules for lobbyists and ethics. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Mark Zaccaria on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
- Keep contribution limits & campaign finance regulations. (Nov 2010)
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House:
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David Cicilline on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Cut federal budget but not at expense of important services. (Oct 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
- Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
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James Langevin on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (RI-2):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Feb 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Government Reform
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Vindicated for opposing Alito, by Alito's bad votes. (Aug 2006)
- Has concerns about Bush's expansion of executive power. (Aug 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Chris Young on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Stricter limits on political campaign funds. (Aug 2008)
- Has never taken one penny from anyone in campaigns. (Sep 2007)
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Lincoln Almond on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Myrth York on Government Reform
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John Chafee on Government Reform
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Lincoln Chafee on Government Reform
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Vindicated for opposing Alito, by Alito's bad votes. (Aug 2006)
- Has concerns about Bush's expansion of executive power. (Aug 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Claiborne Pell on Government Reform
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
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Matt Brown on Government Reform
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Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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- America’s promise is broken by problems in Washington. (Dec 2005)
- $15M for voter list improvements. (Dec 2005)
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Patrick Kennedy on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (RI-1):
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- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
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Stephen Laffey on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supported Sam Alito nomination to Supreme Court. (Aug 2006)
- Endorses the Pork-Barrel Reduction Act. (Feb 2006)
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Carl Sheeler on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Reduce federal election spending & lobbying influence. (Jun 2006)
- Term limits for governor but not for legislature. (Nov 2004)
- Limit PAC, corporate, and individual campaign contributions. (Nov 2004)
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Bob Tingle on Government Reform
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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- Public funding of political campaigns. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Weygand on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Barry Hinckley on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Limit Congress to two terms. (Jul 2011)
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