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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Burningham on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Spencer Cox on Civil Rights
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Wants "Utah solution" to protecting LGTBQ kids. (May 2019)
- Understanding & respect for differing sexual orientations. (May 2019)
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Gary Herbert on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Discriminating against gay people shouldn't be illegal. (Aug 2009)
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Greg Hughes on Civil Rights
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| Utah Republican Governor:
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Jon Huntsman on Civil Rights
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Republican UT Governor:
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- Conservatives should push to allow gay citizens to marry. (Feb 2013)
- I believe in traditional marriage but also civil unions. (Aug 2011)
- Supports civil unions and other rights for same-sex couples. (May 2011)
- 2008: agreed to extend some rights to gay people. (Aug 2009)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Aimee Winder Newton on Civil Rights
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| Utah Democratic Governor:
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Chris Peterson on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Mike Weinholtz on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Early champion of marriage equality. (Sep 2016)
- 100% score from Equality Utah for pro-LGBT policy stances. (Sep 2016)
- Equal pay laws end illegal wage discrimination against women. (Jun 2016)
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Senate:
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Craig Bowden on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for Utah U. S. Senate:
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- Same-sex marriage isn't my business to restrict. (Feb 2018)
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Misty Snow on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Protect rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* people. (Aug 2016)
- Ratify treaty on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. (Aug 2016)
- Opposes defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Nov 2016)
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Jonathan Swinton on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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Jenny Wilson on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Utah U.S. Senator:
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- Supports bill honoring women's suffrage and women's rights. (Jan 2018)
- Let's keep MLK's dream alive. (Jan 2018)
- Fight to get same-sex benefits. (Nov 2012)
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House:
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Rob Bishop on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (UT-1):
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- 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 NO 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 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- 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. (Jun 2015)
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John Curtis on Civil Rights
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| Republican (District 3):
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Mia Love on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- I support marriage between a man and a woman. (Jul 2012)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 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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Ben McAdams on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Chris Stewart on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Rocky Anderson on Civil Rights
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Justice Party challenger for President:
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- Lilly Ledbetter was a great beginning; now enforce it. (Oct 2012)
- Require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Feb 2012)
- Same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Feb 2012)
- Extend city health benefits to unmarried same-sex partners. (Nov 2005)
- Equal rights for gays and lesbians. (Dec 1997)
- Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally. (Feb 2012)
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Vaughn Cook on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Dems respect that most Utahns prefer traditional marriage. (Jun 2006)
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Jonathan Johnson on Civil Rights
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Dec 2015)
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Orrin Hatch on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (UT):
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- 1977: No gay teachers; 2018: No LGBT discrimination. (Jun 2018)
- Founders avoided “national church,” not Ten Commandments. (Jan 2000)
- Amendments for school prayer & flag protection. (Jan 2000)
- Merit and outreach are the bases for helping minorities. (Jan 2000)
- Gays support Democrats, but no intolerance. (Aug 1999)
- Homosexuality is contrary to the Bible, but no intolerance. (Aug 1999)
- Filth should not be banned; only youth exposure should be. (May 1999)
- Hollywood should do more to change culture for good. (May 1999)
- Rating system is ignored for mature movies, games, & music. (May 1999)
- Crime Bill “reforms” Miranda Rights and Habeas Corpus. (Apr 1999)
- Draw line between free speech and desecration of the flag. (Mar 1999)
- We owe a Flag Protection Amendment to veterans & to America. (Mar 1999)
- 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 NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
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Mitt Romney on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger for UT Senator:
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- Recruited women for gubernatorial staff. (Oct 2012)
- I picked a woman Lt. Gov., and more women in my Cabinet. (Aug 2012)
- 1993: As church leader, granted women's equality requests. (Jan 2012)
- Right to be kept alive means secret surveillance is OK. (Dec 2007)
- Enemy combatants, if citizens, entitled to habeas corpus. (Dec 2007)
- Equality for Muslims; but follow hate-preachers into mosques. (Oct 2007)
- Supported English-only laws but ran Spanish commercials. (Oct 2007)
- 2006: Marriage: I agree with 3000 years of recorded history. (Aug 2007)
- To compete as a nation, draw on skills of women & minorities. (Oct 1994)
- Help women thru glass ceiling by requiring annual reporting. (Oct 1994)
- Welcome nativity scenes in public places on holidays. (Dec 2007)
Gay Rights
- Everything but "marriage" for gay couples. (Sep 2012)
- Prevented MA from becoming the Las Vegas of gay marriage. (Feb 2012)
- 1994: "I'll be better than Ted Kennedy" on gay rights. (Jan 2012)
- 2002: domestic partnership benefits instead of civil unions. (Jan 2012)
- Gay community needs more support from the Republican Party. (Jan 2012)
- 1994: Supported ENDA to ban anti-gay employer discrimination. (Nov 2011)
- 2003: Worked with cities to prepare for gay marriages. (Nov 2011)
- 1993: Denied ever calling homosexuality "perverse". (Nov 2011)
- 2003: Battled legislatively against legalizing gay marriage. (Mar 2010)
- Marriage is not just quaint custom; recognize critical role. (Mar 2010)
- GovWatch: 1994: Favored gays serving openly in military. (Feb 2008)
- Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act at state level. (Dec 2007)
- MA Constitution, by John Adams, has no same-sex marriage. (Oct 2007)
- 1994: Gays ok in Boy Scouts. (Aug 2007)
- Don’t ask, don’t tell sounds silly, but it’s effective. (Jun 2007)
- Pushed vote on traditional marriage against MA gay marriage. (Mar 2007)
- Marriage pre-dates our Constitution & shouldn’t de redefined. (Mar 2007)
- Constitutional amendment defining 1-man-1-woman marriage. (Mar 2007)
- Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. (Jan 2007)
- Opposed gay marriage but played fair and upheld law. (Apr 2006)
- Every child deserves a mother and a father. (Sep 2004)
- OpEd: abdicated power in 2004 & allowed gay marriage. (Aug 2004)
- Supports benefits for gay partners, but not gay marriage. (Sep 2002)
- Sexual orientation should not preclude being a Scout. (Oct 1994)
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Jason Chaffetz on Civil Rights
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2012 Senate Challenger; Republicam House member (UT-3):
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- Committed to values & principles of traditional marriage. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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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Jim Matheson on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (UT-2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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 NO 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 NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 78% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
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Mike Leavitt-Gov on Civil Rights
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| Former Republican Governor (1993-2003); Sec. HHS and EPA:
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Olene Walker on Civil Rights
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Merrill Cook on Civil Rights
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2010 Republican challenger (lost primary):
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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)
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Merrill Cook on Civil Rights
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Former Republican (until 2001) (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)
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Paul Van Dam on Civil Rights
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger:
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Enid Waldholtz on Civil Rights
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Pete Ashdown on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger:
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- Hold companies accountable for discrimination after hiring. (Jul 2006)
- Less government interference with sexual orientation. (Jun 2006)
- Patriot Act side-steps the Fourth Amendment. (Jan 2006)
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Robert Bennett on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (UT):
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- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted 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 NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 20% 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 14% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
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Jason Chaffetz on Civil Rights
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2012 Senate Challenger; Republicam House member (UT-3):
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- Committed to values & principles of traditional marriage. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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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Sam Granato on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic challenger:
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- Ground Zero mosque is about freedom of religion. (Aug 2010)
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James Hansen on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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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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Scott Howell on Civil Rights
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2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (UT):
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- No LGBT discrimination, but no gay marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Nov 2000)
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Dan Liljenquist on Civil Rights
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Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Traditional pillars of civil society under assault. (May 2012)
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Chris Cannon on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (UT-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 prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- 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)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Mike Lee on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Equality means giving citizens the right to define marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Ground Zero mosque is a poke in the eye to victims. (Aug 2010)
- I do not support gay marriage; nor gays in military. (Jul 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored state definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
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Blake Moore on Civil Rights
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Burgess Owens on Civil Rights
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