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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Lee Carter on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Lee Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amanda Chase on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for governor of Virginia: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirk Cox on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Kirk Cox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Cuccinelli on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Cuccinelli on other issues.
  • "General welfare" doesn't include welfare to individuals. (Feb 2013)
  • Charities help with minimal overhead; government can't. (Feb 2013)
Justin Fairfax on Welfare & Poverty
Virginia Democratic Governor: Click here for Justin Fairfax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Carroll Foy on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer Carroll Foy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Herring on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Mark Herring on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Kaine on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Family Self-Sufficiency program to reduce welfare dependency. (Jul 2016)
  • Secured funds to help homeless vets find good housing. (Jul 2016)
Terry McAuliffe on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terry McAuliffe on other issues.
  • Strong safety net including affordable housing. (Dec 2020)
  • Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
Jennifer McClellan on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer McClellan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob McDonnell on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob McDonnell on other issues.
  • Supports welfare-to-work & eliminate fraud. (Jul 2009)
Ralph Northam on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Northam on other issues.
  • $25 million new dollars to housing trust fund. (Jan 2021)
  • Affordable housing attracts jobs & builds communities. (Jan 2020)
Tom Perriello on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Robert Sarvis on Welfare & Poverty
Libertarian nominee for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
  • Foster a competitive market for community-based services. (Aug 2014)
Frank Wagner on Welfare & Poverty
Republican: Click here for Frank Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Amanda Chase on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Gade on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Gade on other issues.
Ed Gillespie on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Churches have always been alternatives to welfare. (Sep 2006)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Kaine on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Family Self-Sufficiency program to reduce welfare dependency. (Jul 2016)
  • Secured funds to help homeless vets find good housing. (Jul 2016)
Robert Sarvis on Welfare & Poverty
Libertarian Challenger for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
  • Foster a competitive market for community-based services. (Aug 2014)
Corey Stewart on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for Corey Stewart on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Taylor on Welfare & Poverty
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)
Mark Warner on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Expand enterprise zones. (Nov 2001)
  • Housing vouchers & tax incentives against homelessness. (Jul 1996)
  • Require work to receive welfare benefits. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)

House:

Don Beyer on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic House Member (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Beyer on other issues.
  • Expand the EITC, a successful anti-poverty program. (Nov 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Dave Brat on Welfare & Poverty
Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for Dave Brat on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Cantor on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Eric Cantor on other issues.
  • Backed down on block granting food stamps to the states. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Ben Cline on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 6): Click here for Ben Cline on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barbara Comstock on Welfare & Poverty
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Barbara Comstock on other issues.
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Gerry Connolly on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gerry Connolly on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Randy Forbes on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Randy Forbes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
Tom Garrett on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Garrett on other issues.
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Bob Goodlatte on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bob Goodlatte on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Welfare system is rigged to replace work, not encourage work. (Jun 2016)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Morgan Griffith on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Morgan Griffith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Robert Hurt on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Hurt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
Elaine Luria on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Elaine Luria on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald McEachin on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Donald McEachin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Rigell on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Rigell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
Denver Riggleman on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 5): Click here for Denver Riggleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bobby Scott on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (VA-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Scott on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
  • Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
  • Fully fund Head Start; Job Corps; and WIC food program. (Apr 1993)
  • Public jobs on community-based public interest projects. (Dec 2009)
  • Support school breakfast for low-income children. (Mar 2009)
Abigail Spanberger on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Abigail Spanberger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Wexton on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Jennifer Wexton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Wittman on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Madeleine Albright on Welfare & Poverty
Secretary of State 1997-2000: Click here for Madeleine Albright on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Creigh Deeds on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat Challenger (2009): Click here for Creigh Deeds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Gillespie on Welfare & Poverty
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Churches have always been alternatives to welfare. (Sep 2006)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Jim Gilmore on Welfare & Poverty
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Grow economy so people have better opportunity than welfare. (Aug 2015)
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
  • More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001)
  • Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)
Mark Warner on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Expand enterprise zones. (Nov 2001)
  • Housing vouchers & tax incentives against homelessness. (Jul 1996)
  • Require work to receive welfare benefits. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Rob Wittman on Welfare & Poverty
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
James Moran on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (VA-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for James Moran on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Mar 2013)
  • Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
  • Fully fund Head Start; Job Corps; and WIC food program. (Apr 1993)
  • Develop a strategy to eliminate extreme global poverty. (Dec 2007)
Frank Wolf on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Frank Wolf on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Mark Earley on Welfare & Poverty
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Mark Earley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hager on Welfare & Poverty
GOP 2000 Primary Candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Hager on other issues.
  • Let faith-based organizations provide social services. (Jan 2001)
Virgil Goode on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • Welfare services must be decreased. (May 2012)
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Abolish federal welfare; leave it all to states. (Dec 2000)
Charles Robb on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charles Robb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
  • Finish welfare reform by moving able recipients into jobs. (Aug 2000)
Edward Schrock on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Edward Schrock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Herb Bateman on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Herb Bateman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Tom Bliley on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Bliley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Rick Boucher on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (VA-9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rick Boucher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Fully fund Head Start; Job Corps; and WIC food program. (Apr 1993)
Jo Ann Davis on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
Tom Davis on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted YES on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Donner on Welfare & Poverty
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Donner on other issues.
  • Allow limited faith-based charities. (Sep 2011)
Thelma Drake on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Representative (VA-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thelma Drake on other issues.
  • Voted NO on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
Jim Gilmore on Welfare & Poverty
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Grow economy so people have better opportunity than welfare. (Aug 2015)
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
  • More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001)
  • Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)
Bob Marshall on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Bob Marshall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harris Miller on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic challenger: Click here for Harris Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Glenn Nye on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Glenn Nye on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Tom Perriello on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (until 2010) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
Owen Pickett on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Owen Pickett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
Jamie Radtke on Welfare & Poverty
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for Jamie Radtke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norman Sisisky on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Norman Sisisky on other issues.
  • Voted NO on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
  • Increase the earned income tax credit. (Jan 1993)
John Warner on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Sr Senator (VA): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Warner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
James Webb on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Sr Senator (Retired): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Webb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
George Allen on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Allen on other issues.
  • Supports allowing churches to provide welfare services. (Sep 2000)
  • Minor mothers must live at home & identify fathers. (Sep 2000)
  • Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
Nick Freitas on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nick Freitas on other issues.
  • Cites welfare handouts as major reason for family breakdown. (Mar 2018)
Bob Good on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Good on other issues.
Scott Taylor on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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