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Steve Bullock on Government Reform
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Elevate the issue of campaign finance. (Jun 2019)
  • Elections should be decided by people, not corporations. (Jun 2019)
  • Overturn Citizens United; ban SuperPACs. (May 2019)
  • Unlimited corporate spending has impacted our elections. (Sep 2018)
  • Signed the Montana Disclose Act into law. (Sep 2018)
  • Primary allows spending $667K instead of returning it. (Mar 2016)
  • Dark money makes our elections into auctions. (Jan 2013)
Mike Cooney on Government Reform
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Limit campaign contributions; adopt statewide voting rules. (Nov 2006)
Tim Fox on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Tim Fox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Greg Gianforte on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Red Tape Relief Task Force to review all regulations. (Jan 2021)
  • Rolling back regulations leads to prosperity. (Feb 2019)
  • Donated to groups opposing MT Disclose Act. (Nov 2018)
  • Eliminate excessive regulations that burden businesses. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Reilly Neill on Government Reform
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Reilly Neill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Term limits set for members of Congress. (Jan 2018)
  • Require photo ID to vote. (Jan 2018)
Gary Perry on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Perry on other issues.
  • Term limits for Governor but not legislature. (Nov 2006)
Casey Schreiner on Government Reform
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Casey Schreiner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Schweitzer on Government Reform
Democratic MT Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Schweitzer on other issues.
  • Used cattle brand saying "VETO" to publicly burn bad bills. (Dec 2013)
  • Refuses special interest & PAC money for his campaign. (Nov 2004)
Corey Stapleton on Government Reform
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Limit political contributions; plus full disclosure. (Nov 2000)
Whitney Williams on Government Reform
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Whitney Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race


John Bohlinger on Government Reform
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Bohlinger on other issues.
  • Supports term limits & campaign contribution limits. (Nov 1998)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2014)
Steve Bullock on Government Reform
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Elevate the issue of campaign finance. (Jun 2019)
  • Elections should be decided by people, not corporations. (Jun 2019)
  • Overturn Citizens United; ban SuperPACs. (May 2019)
  • Unlimited corporate spending has impacted our elections. (Sep 2018)
  • Signed the Montana Disclose Act into law. (Sep 2018)
  • Primary allows spending $667K instead of returning it. (Mar 2016)
  • Dark money makes our elections into auctions. (Jan 2013)
Wilmot Collins on Government Reform
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Wilmot Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Cooney on Government Reform
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Limit campaign contributions; adopt statewide voting rules. (Nov 2006)
Amanda Curtis on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Amanda Curtis on other issues.
  • When wealthy in Congress, playing field tilts to wealthy. (Aug 2014)
  • Limit campaign contributions; and no photo ID's to vote. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Supports Citizen United as free speech issue. (Oct 2020)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
  • Elected to Senate with pledge of 12-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
John Driscoll on Government Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Driscoll on other issues.
  • Big focus on limiting donations to campaigns. (Apr 2020)
Champ Edmunds on Government Reform
Democrat Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Champ Edmunds on other issues.
  • Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
  • No limits on political contributions. (Nov 2012)
Susan Good Geise on Government Reform
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Good Geise on other issues.
  • Wants to stop influence of dark money on elections. (Apr 2020)
  • Mail-in ballots allow everyone to vote. (Mar 2020)
  • Stop the partisan circus in county elections. (Nov 2019)
John Mues on Government Reform
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Mues on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Term limits set for members of Congress. (Jan 2018)
  • Require photo ID to vote. (Jan 2018)
Matt Rosendale on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • No campaign donor disclosure; yes Citizens United. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted to repeal same-day voter registration. (Oct 2018)
  • D.C. corrupts; commits to serving only two terms. (May 2018)
  • Get Feds out of the way of the states. (Aug 2017)
  • Yes voter ID; but also independent redistricting. (Nov 2012)
  • CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Limit political contributions; plus full disclosure. (Nov 2000)
Jon Tester on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues.
  • Spotlight Act: no dark money in campaigns. (Oct 2018)
  • Introduced bill to ensure Native American voting access. (Oct 2018)
  • Citizens United is scary for democracy. (Oct 2012)
  • Oppose Citizens United: limit corporate political spending. (Oct 2012)
  • Citizens United ruling puts democracy at risk. (Jun 2012)
  • Earmarks without transparency are wrong for democracy. (Oct 2006)
  • K-Street cronies control Congressional spending decisions. (Oct 2006)
  • End policymaking for those with the biggest campaign checks. (Aug 2006)
  • End the “pay-to-play” culture of Washington. (Jan 2006)
  • Ban lobbyist gifts, and more, starting with my own campaign. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Require Internet disclosure of all earmarks. (May 2010)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
John Edward Walsh on Government Reform
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Edward Walsh on other issues.
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2014)

House:


Greg Gianforte on Government Reform
Republican (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Red Tape Relief Task Force to review all regulations. (Jan 2021)
  • Rolling back regulations leads to prosperity. (Feb 2019)
  • Donated to groups opposing MT Disclose Act. (Nov 2018)
  • Eliminate excessive regulations that burden businesses. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Brad Johnson on Government Reform
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Johnson on other issues.
  • Require photo ID to vote; eliminate same-day registration. (Nov 2012)
Bill McChesney on Government Reform
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McChesney on other issues.
  • Limit all types of state campaign contributions. (Nov 2010)
Mark Perea on Government Reform
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Perea on other issues.
  • No need to make voter registration easier. (Nov 2015)
Ryan Zinke on Government Reform
Secretary of Interior 2017-2019: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Work with states and rebuild national parks. (Jan 2017)
  • Limit PAC, corporate, and individual campaign donations. (Nov 2008)
Sam Rankin on Government Reform
2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sam Rankin on other issues.
  • Special interests support the status quo; Americans don't. (Jul 2014)
  • Eliminate earmarks; 3-year federal pay freeze. (Jul 2014)
  • Excessive campaign money is our country's greatest problem. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Government Reform
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Supports Citizen United as free speech issue. (Oct 2020)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
  • Elected to Senate with pledge of 12-year term limit. (Nov 2014)
  • Constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Dennis Rehberg on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • It's not about campaign spending; it's government spending. (Oct 2012)
  • Citizens United ok: political free speech is most important. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports cutting Public Broadcasting Service & Americorps. (Oct 2012)
  • There should be nothing more free than political free speech. (Jun 2012)
  • Citizens United: nothing more free than political speech. (Jun 2012)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Judy Martz on Government Reform
Former Republican Governor (2001-2005): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues.
  • Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
Marc Racicot on Government Reform
Former Republican Governor (1993-2000): Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Conrad Burns on Government Reform
Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues.
  • Earmarks let me bring Montana a share of federal money. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
Bob Keenan on Government Reform
Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Keenan on other issues.
  • End pork barrel spending and earmarks. (May 2006)
John Morrison on Government Reform
Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Morrison on other issues.
  • Major ethics reforms needed to end cronyism. (May 2006)
Mike Taylor on Government Reform
2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Max Baucus on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (MT): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Max Baucus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
Kirk Bushman on Government Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Hill on Government Reform
Republican (District AL): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Stan Jones on Government Reform
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues.
  • Earmarks are unconstitutional incumbency protection. (Oct 2006)
  • Increase individual limits on campaign donations; & no PACs. (Aug 2006)
  • Drastically reduce state government. (Jan 2006)
  • All elected offices should have term limits. (Jan 2006)
  • No public finance of political campaigns. (Jan 2006)
  • No public financing of the arts, but encouragement ok. (Jan 2006)
  • Privatize all possible government services. (Jan 2006)
Bob Kelleher on Government Reform
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kelleher on other issues.
  • Political priority: more accountable government. (Jul 2008)
  • Limit all types of political contributions, and spending. (Nov 2004)
Michael Lange on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Lange on other issues.
  • Limit PAC donations, and full public disclosure. (Nov 2008)
Pat Williams on Government Reform
Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0): Click here for Pat Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dennis Rehberg on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • It's not about campaign spending; it's government spending. (Oct 2012)
  • Citizens United ok: political free speech is most important. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports cutting Public Broadcasting Service & Americorps. (Oct 2012)
  • There should be nothing more free than political free speech. (Jun 2012)
  • Citizens United: nothing more free than political speech. (Jun 2012)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
Matt Rosendale on Government Reform
Republican (District 0): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • No campaign donor disclosure; yes Citizens United. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted to repeal same-day voter registration. (Oct 2018)
  • D.C. corrupts; commits to serving only two terms. (May 2018)
  • Get Feds out of the way of the states. (Aug 2017)
  • Yes voter ID; but also independent redistricting. (Nov 2012)
  • CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Government Reform
Republican (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Limit political contributions; plus full disclosure. (Nov 2000)
Ryan Zinke on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 0): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Work with states and rebuild national parks. (Jan 2017)
  • Limit PAC, corporate, and individual campaign donations. (Nov 2008)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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