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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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- Beat political insiders & took on establishment corruption. (Dec 2005)
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Donald Carcieri on Principles & Values
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| Republican RI Governor:
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Allan Fung on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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- Condemned with IFFY award for running "Issue-Free" campaign. (Oct 2018)
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Dan McKee on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Patricia Morgan on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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Gina Raimondo on Principles & Values
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- To young women: look within; summon courage to lead. (Feb 2021)
- Remove "Providence Plantations" from state documents. (Jun 2020)
- Granddaughter of Italian immigrants; lifelong Rhode Islander. (Oct 2018)
- Your family and faith will always be there. (May 2016)
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Senate:
RI 2020: 2020 RI Senate race
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Bob Flanders on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Let both sides be heard in Supreme Court Kavanaugh hearings. (Sep 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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Jack Reed on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 96.6% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Allen Waters on Principles & Values
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- OpEd 2006: Ran against President Bush, not Sen. Chafee. (Apr 2008)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.6% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Brings 20 years of public experience to change Washington. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Mark Zaccaria on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
- Former chair of state GOP; former Town Council member. (Jun 2014)
- I'm running for You, to rein in government. (Nov 2008)
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House:
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David Cicilline on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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James Langevin on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (RI-2):
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- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Principles & Values
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Surprised at how much he agrees with Libertarian Party. (Sep 2019)
- Mueller investigation a waste of money. (May 2018)
- Focus on pocketbook issues; be flexible on social issues. (Jul 2017)
- I've been a mayor, a Senator, & a Governor--with no scandals. (Oct 2015)
- I'm a block of granite on the issues, but not on party. (Oct 2015)
- Voted for Bush41 in 2004 as protest against Bush43. (Jun 2015)
- He wrote in 'George H.W. Bush' for president in 2004. (Jun 2015)
- Voted for Obama twice, served as 2012 campaign co-chair. (Jun 2015)
- The Republican Party changed and I never changed. (Apr 2015)
- 1994: two dozen moderate GOP Senators; by 1999: only 5. (Apr 2008)
- 2000: GOP promised Americans an end to political conflict. (Apr 2008)
- Mayor of Warwick RI, as the All-But-Lone Republican. (Apr 2008)
- As mayor, I'd rather take a beating than be a no-show. (Apr 2008)
- 1999: Appointed to Senate when his father died. (Apr 2008)
- 2004 election: Voted for George H. W. Bush, underlining "H". (Apr 2008)
- Real flag desecration is ignoring the First Amendment. (Apr 2008)
- Disenchanted centrist voters will seek 3rd-party candidate. (Apr 2008)
- The Club for Growth is pouring the money for Laffey. (Aug 2006)
- Being deliberate and responsible is not indecisive. (Aug 2006)
- Vote my conscience while keeping good relations with GOP. (Aug 2006)
- #1 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO 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)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Chris Young on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Lincoln Almond on Principles & Values
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of New England Governors Conference. (Aug 2001)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
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Myrth York on Principles & Values
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| Former Democrat Challenger (1994, 1998, 2002):
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John Chafee on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Fund the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program. (Dec 1997)
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Lincoln Chafee on Principles & Values
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
Click here for 25 full quotes
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- Surprised at how much he agrees with Libertarian Party. (Sep 2019)
- Mueller investigation a waste of money. (May 2018)
- Focus on pocketbook issues; be flexible on social issues. (Jul 2017)
- I've been a mayor, a Senator, & a Governor--with no scandals. (Oct 2015)
- I'm a block of granite on the issues, but not on party. (Oct 2015)
- Voted for Bush41 in 2004 as protest against Bush43. (Jun 2015)
- He wrote in 'George H.W. Bush' for president in 2004. (Jun 2015)
- Voted for Obama twice, served as 2012 campaign co-chair. (Jun 2015)
- The Republican Party changed and I never changed. (Apr 2015)
- 1994: two dozen moderate GOP Senators; by 1999: only 5. (Apr 2008)
- 2000: GOP promised Americans an end to political conflict. (Apr 2008)
- Mayor of Warwick RI, as the All-But-Lone Republican. (Apr 2008)
- As mayor, I'd rather take a beating than be a no-show. (Apr 2008)
- 1999: Appointed to Senate when his father died. (Apr 2008)
- 2004 election: Voted for George H. W. Bush, underlining "H". (Apr 2008)
- Real flag desecration is ignoring the First Amendment. (Apr 2008)
- Disenchanted centrist voters will seek 3rd-party candidate. (Apr 2008)
- The Club for Growth is pouring the money for Laffey. (Aug 2006)
- Being deliberate and responsible is not indecisive. (Aug 2006)
- Vote my conscience while keeping good relations with GOP. (Aug 2006)
- #1 on Human Events’ list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO 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)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
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Claiborne Pell on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Matt Brown on Principles & Values
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Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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- Beat political insiders & took on establishment corruption. (Dec 2005)
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Patrick Kennedy on Principles & Values
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| Democratic Representative (RI-1):
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Stephen Laffey on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Confront real problems directly with people. (Aug 2006)
- Fight big pharma, big oil, and special interests. (Sep 2005)
- As Cranston Mayor, converted worst credit rating in America. (Sep 2005)
- The strongest voice for the smallest state. (Sep 2005)
- The strongest voice for the smallest state. (Sep 2005)
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Carl Sheeler on Principles & Values
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Declared bankruptcy due to financial problems from divorce. (May 2006)
- Switched from Republican to Democratic in 2004. (May 2006)
- Political hero is Paul Wellstone. (May 2006)
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Bob Tingle on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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- A casino pit boss, knows the odds are against him. (Jul 2008)
- Ran for Congress against Jim Langevin (D, RI-2) in 2000. (Jul 2008)
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Robert Weygand on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
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Barry Hinckley on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Extreme partisanship is killing this country. (Oct 2012)
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