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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kevin Bryant on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- No affirmative action in schools or government. (Nov 2008)
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Lindsey Graham on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Respect Supreme Court decision & fight for religious liberty. (Jun 2015)
- Accept the Supreme Court ruling to allow gay marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Support the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Yancey McGill on Civil Rights
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Henry McMaster on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- No need for any new transgender bathroom law. (Aug 2017)
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Tommy Pope on Civil Rights
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Mark Sanford on Civil Rights
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
- Affirmative action in state contracts, but not colleges. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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James Emerson Smith on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- History of supporting LGBTQ rights earned their endorsement. (May 2018)
- Proponent of women receiving equal pay and opportunities. (May 2018)
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Catherine Templeton on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for South Carolina Governor:
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- Opposes accommodating transgender people. (Aug 2017)
- Transgender people should use bathroom matching birth gender. (Aug 2017)
- Proud of the Confederacy; don't rewrite history. (Aug 2017)
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John Warren on Civil Rights
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Senate:
SC 2022: 2022 SC Governor's race
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Lee Bright on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- You're either a man or a woman; God will judge transgender. (May 2018)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
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Joyce Dickerson on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- All South Carolinians should honor MLK Day. (May 2014)
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Thomas Dixon on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Endorsed by S.C. Equality Coalition for LGBT rights. (Sep 2016)
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Lindsey Graham on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Respect Supreme Court decision & fight for religious liberty. (Jun 2015)
- Accept the Supreme Court ruling to allow gay marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Support the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Jaime Harrison on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- HRC: Harrison among strongest advocate for LGBTQ equality. (Jan 2020)
- Encourage voter drives among unregistered African Americans. (Dec 2019)
- Opposes voters having to provide Social Security numbers. (Nov 2019)
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Brad Hutto on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Equal pay for equal work is the next women's milestone. (Sep 2014)
- Liberty to share love and life is an inherent right. (Jun 2014)
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Nancy Mace on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Will support John Lewis's legacy. (Jul 2020)
- First woman to graduate from The Citadel. (Jul 2013)
- Trailblazer by being first female Citadel graduate. (Aug 2012)
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Thomas Ravenel on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Stay out of marriage, but if not, treat gays equally. (Jul 2014)
- Government should stay out of our bedrooms &our boardrooms. (May 2014)
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Jay Stamper on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Asked by Party to exit race after supporting gay marriage. (Nov 2013)
- Backs marriage equality: it is a civil rights issue. (Oct 2013)
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Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Supports ERA & reparations for Jim Crow/slavery. (Feb 2020)
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Rick Wade on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- First all-black U.S. Senate race in recent memory. (Dec 2013)
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James Clyburn on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (SC-6):
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- Voted for Hate Crimes Act & to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. (Nov 2018)
- Supports Equality Act: protect LGBTQ from discrimination. (May 2018)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO 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 NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 71% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 50% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Our diversity is one of our great strengths. (Apr 2013)
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Joe Cunningham on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Endorsed by South Carolina Equality for LGBTQ rights. (Nov 2018)
- Voted for Equality Act: protect LGBTQ from discrimination. (May 2018)
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Jeff Duncan on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted against Equality Act: no special LGBTQ protections. (May 2018)
- Define marriage as between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Trey Gowdy on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Mick Mulvaney on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Sponsored ensuring disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Ralph Norman on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted against Equality Act: no special LGBTQ protections. (May 2018)
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Tommy Pope on Civil Rights
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Tom Rice on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted against Equality Act: no special LGBTQ protections. (May 2018)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2016)
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Mark Sanford on Civil Rights
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
- Affirmative action in state contracts, but not colleges. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Tim Scott on Civil Rights
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Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1):
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- Require state employees to undergo implicit bias training. (Sep 2020)
- Our family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime. (Aug 2020)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Sanctity of traditional marriage: one man one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
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William Timmons on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted against Equality Act: no special LGBTQ protections. (May 2018)
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Joe Wilson on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (SC-2):
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- Apologized for shouting "You lie!" at Obama speech. (Oct 2011)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Rated 17% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Nikki Haley on Civil Rights
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Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018:
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- American is not a racist country; it's a work in progress. (Aug 2020)
- Women don't have more challenges, just different ones. (Dec 2018)
- No need for any new transgender bathroom law. (Aug 2017)
- Our goal should always be to empower women. (Mar 2017)
- Accused of lack of diversity in gubernatorial cabinet. (Apr 2012)
- Minority & women groups are just special interest groups. (Apr 2012)
- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jun 2010)
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Mick Mulvaney on Civil Rights
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Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff:
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Sponsored ensuring disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Jim Hodges on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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David Beasley on Civil Rights
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Fritz Hollings on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004:
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- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES 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 NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES 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 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Bob Inglis on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004):
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- Oppose civil unions and gay marriage. (Nov 2004)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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 ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Alex Sanders on Civil Rights
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Inez Tenenbaum on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- DeMint apologized for debating gays; must apologize to gays. (Oct 2004)
- Openly gay public school teachers ok. (Oct 2004)
- Expand opportunities for African Americans. (Oct 2004)
- Supports Gay Marriage Amendment. (Feb 2004)
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Strom Thurmond on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Senator:
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- 1990s: Can't gays be converted so they're like other people? (Nov 2017)
- Openly segregationist; tried to block 1965 Civil Rights Act. (Oct 2017)
- 22-hour filibuster against 1957 Civil Rights Act. (Jan 1965)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- 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)
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Gresham Barrett on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (SC-3):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Henry Brown on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (SC-1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Michael Cone on Civil Rights
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Bob Conley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Strengthen our families. (Jul 2008)
- Anti-gay marriage Democratic conservative. (Jun 2008)
- Traditional Catholic positions on gay marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Jim DeMint on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Redefining marriage disallows freedom to live out our faith. (Sep 2012)
- Gay marriage considered immoral by all the world's religions. (Jan 2012)
- Apologizes for gay teachers “distracting from the debate”. (Oct 2004)
- Ban openly gay teachers from public schools. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- 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)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Alvin Greene on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- End affirmative action programs. (Oct 2010)
- Marriage for one-man-one-woman; no gays in military. (Oct 2010)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Mark McBride on Civil Rights
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Mullins McLeod on Civil Rights
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| 2010 Democratic challenger:
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Floyd Spence on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES 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)
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John Spratt on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (SC-5):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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 NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 50% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Jim DeMint on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Redefining marriage disallows freedom to live out our faith. (Sep 2012)
- Gay marriage considered immoral by all the world's religions. (Jan 2012)
- Apologizes for gay teachers “distracting from the debate”. (Oct 2004)
- Ban openly gay teachers from public schools. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- 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)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Lindsey Graham on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Respect Supreme Court decision & fight for religious liberty. (Jun 2015)
- Accept the Supreme Court ruling to allow gay marriage. (Jun 2015)
- Support the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES 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)
- Rated 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Nancy Mace on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Will support John Lewis's legacy. (Jul 2020)
- First woman to graduate from The Citadel. (Jul 2013)
- Trailblazer by being first female Citadel graduate. (Aug 2012)
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Tim Scott on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator-Appointee:
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- Require state employees to undergo implicit bias training. (Sep 2020)
- Our family went from cotton to Congress in one lifetime. (Aug 2020)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Sanctity of traditional marriage: one man one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
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