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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Lee Carter on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Lee Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amanda Chase on Free Trade
Republican candidate for governor of Virginia: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirk Cox on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Kirk Cox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Cuccinelli on Free Trade
Republican Challenger : Click here for Ken Cuccinelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Justin Fairfax on Free Trade
Virginia Democratic Governor: Click here for Justin Fairfax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Carroll Foy on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer Carroll Foy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Herring on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Mark Herring on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Kaine on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Trump's Chinese tariffs are killing jobs. (Oct 2018)
  • Global trade is a reality; need more good trade deals. (Apr 2016)
  • Pass TPP and create true free trade for U.S. (Apr 2016)
  • Unfair Chinese trade practices are hurting American workers. (Jul 2015)
  • Ex-Im Bank funding is not unnecessary corporate welfare. (Jul 2014)
  • NAFTA allowed the US to export more products to Mexico. (May 2014)
  • Engage with people from other countries in global commerce. (Jan 2008)
  • Virginia began as an experiment in global trade. (Jan 2007)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (May 2013)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Terry McAuliffe on Free Trade
Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Terry McAuliffe on other issues.
  • Travel the globe selling VA agricultural & forestry products. (Jan 2015)
  • Rebuild shipping container gateway at Port of Virginia. (Jan 2015)
  • Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
  • Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Jennifer McClellan on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer McClellan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob McDonnell on Free Trade
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob McDonnell on other issues.
  • Trade missions worked in London, Shanghai, and Mumbai. (Jan 2012)
  • Compete more vigorously to attract jobs from abroad. (Jan 2010)
Ralph Northam on Free Trade
Democratic Governor: Click here for Ralph Northam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Perriello on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Protect American manufacturing jobs from shipping overseas. (Jul 2010)
Robert Sarvis on Free Trade
Libertarian nominee for Governor: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Wagner on Free Trade
Republican: Click here for Frank Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Amanda Chase on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Gade on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Gade on other issues.
  • Promote free market taxation, regulation, & unfettered trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Strongly pro-free enterprise, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Ed Gillespie on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Opposes the Export-Import Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Aggressively open markets for exports. (Feb 2012)
  • Lobbied to remove tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. (Jun 2003)
Tim Kaine on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Trump's Chinese tariffs are killing jobs. (Oct 2018)
  • Global trade is a reality; need more good trade deals. (Apr 2016)
  • Pass TPP and create true free trade for U.S. (Apr 2016)
  • Unfair Chinese trade practices are hurting American workers. (Jul 2015)
  • Ex-Im Bank funding is not unnecessary corporate welfare. (Jul 2014)
  • NAFTA allowed the US to export more products to Mexico. (May 2014)
  • Engage with people from other countries in global commerce. (Jan 2008)
  • Virginia began as an experiment in global trade. (Jan 2007)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (May 2013)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Robert Sarvis on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger for Senate: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Corey Stewart on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Corey Stewart on other issues.
  • Trump's Chinese tariffs are right on. (Oct 2018)
  • Free trade only if the US is being treated fairly. (May 2018)
Scott Taylor on Free Trade
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Manufacturing towns impacted by America's trade deals. (Nov 2016)
Mark Warner on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Renew Export-Import Bank to support U.S. businesses globally. (Jul 2014)
  • Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
  • Supports NAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Jul 1996)
  • Consider human rights record for MFN status. (Jul 1996)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Apr 2013)
  • Declined state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
  • Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)

House:

Don Beyer on Free Trade
Democratic House Member (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Beyer on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Dave Brat on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for Dave Brat on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Cantor on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Eric Cantor on other issues.
  • Entrepreneurship, free markets, & level playing field. (Sep 2010)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Ben Cline on Free Trade
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Cline on other issues.
  • Supports lower tariffs later via higher tariffs now. (Sep 2018)
Barbara Comstock on Free Trade
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for Barbara Comstock on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gerry Connolly on Free Trade
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gerry Connolly on other issues.
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Randy Forbes on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Randy Forbes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Apr 2013)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (May 2013)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Tom Garrett on Free Trade
Republican (District 5): Click here for Tom Garrett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Goodlatte on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bob Goodlatte on other issues.
  • Replace export penalties with import taxes. (Jun 2016)
  • Open closed markets to create opportunity & spread freedom. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Morgan Griffith on Free Trade
Republican (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Morgan Griffith on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Robert Hurt on Free Trade
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Hurt on other issues.
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Elaine Luria on Free Trade
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Elaine Luria on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald McEachin on Free Trade
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Donald McEachin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Rigell on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Rigell on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Denver Riggleman on Free Trade
Republican (District 5): Click here for Denver Riggleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bobby Scott on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (VA-3): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Scott on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 28% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (May 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Abigail Spanberger on Free Trade
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Abigail Spanberger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Wexton on Free Trade
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Wexton on other issues.
  • Open markets help business, not tariffs. (Sep 2018)
Rob Wittman on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Madeleine Albright on Free Trade
Secretary of State 1997-2000: Click here for Madeleine Albright on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Creigh Deeds on Free Trade
Democrat Challenger (2009): Click here for Creigh Deeds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Gillespie on Free Trade
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Opposes the Export-Import Bank. (Jul 2014)
  • Aggressively open markets for exports. (Feb 2012)
  • Lobbied to remove tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber. (Jun 2003)
Jim Gilmore on Free Trade
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)
Mark Warner on Free Trade
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Renew Export-Import Bank to support U.S. businesses globally. (Jul 2014)
  • Push TPP to remove limits on US poultry exports. (Jan 2014)
  • Supports NAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Jul 1996)
  • Consider human rights record for MFN status. (Jul 1996)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Apr 2013)
  • Declined state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
  • Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Rob Wittman on Free Trade
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
James Moran on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (VA-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for James Moran on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
  • Free & fair trade is key to economic growth . (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 72% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
Frank Wolf on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Frank Wolf on other issues.
  • Bring Jobs Back to America Act: on-shoring back to America. (Dec 2011)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Mark Earley on Free Trade
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Mark Earley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hager on Free Trade
GOP 2000 Primary Candidate: Click here for John Hager on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Virgil Goode on Free Trade
Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • Renegotiate trade agreements focusing on US jobs. (Oct 2012)
  • Super PACs benefit from jobs being sent overseas. (Oct 2012)
  • Don't expand free trade. (May 2012)
  • No North American Union; preserve our sovereignty. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • No restrictions on import/export; but maintain sovereignty . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Charles Robb on Free Trade
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Robb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
  • Quick vote on PNTR; China into WTO. (Jun 2000)
Edward Schrock on Free Trade
Republican (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Edward Schrock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Herb Bateman on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Herb Bateman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Tom Bliley on Free Trade
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Bliley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Rick Boucher on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (VA-9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Rick Boucher on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
Jo Ann Davis on Free Trade
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 28% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)
Tom Davis on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-11): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Tim Donner on Free Trade
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Donner on other issues.
  • Few things more obvious than free trade producing wealth. (Sep 2011)
Thelma Drake on Free Trade
Republican Representative (VA-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Thelma Drake on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Jim Gilmore on Free Trade
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)
Bob Marshall on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Marshall on other issues.
  • Exporting our technology weakens America. (May 2012)
  • Impose tariffs that equalize the trade playing field. (May 2008)
Harris Miller on Free Trade
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Miller on other issues.
  • Take on China on their unfair trade practices. (Feb 2006)
Glenn Nye on Free Trade
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for Glenn Nye on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Perriello on Free Trade
Democrat (until 2010) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Protect American manufacturing jobs from shipping overseas. (Jul 2010)
Owen Pickett on Free Trade
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Owen Pickett on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Jamie Radtke on Free Trade
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for Jamie Radtke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norman Sisisky on Free Trade
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Norman Sisisky on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
John Warner on Free Trade
Republican Sr Senator (VA): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Warner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Rated 64% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
James Webb on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (Retired): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Webb on other issues.
  • Skeptical about Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Oct 2015)
  • Enforce existing trade laws to create fair trade. (May 2006)
  • GOP free trade dream world costs American jobs. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
George Allen on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for George Allen on other issues.
  • Supports expanding Free Trade. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
Nick Freitas on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for Nick Freitas on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Good on Free Trade
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Good on other issues.
Scott Taylor on Free Trade
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Manufacturing towns impacted by America's trade deals. (Nov 2016)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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