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Sarah Palin on Principles & Values

Republican: Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.

There is a plan for this world and that plan is for good. (Sep 2008)
Small towns produced Harry Truman as V.P.; and produced me. (Sep 2008)
Signed up for PTA; then ran for City Council; then Mayor. (Sep 2008)
OpEd: shores up McCain as a conservative AND as a maverick. (Sep 2008)
Before selection, questioned role of vice president. (Sep 2008)
Miss Congeniality in statewide beauty pageant in 1984. (Aug 2008)
Star high school athlete in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Aug 2008)
Gained political prominence as a whistleblower. (Aug 2008)
Shatter that glass ceiling once and for all. (Aug 2008)
Trounced incumbent governor in 2006 on platform of reform. (Aug 2008)
Fired controversial state trooper for threatening family. (Aug 2008)
Voted "Miss Wasilla" in local beauty contest; eloped at 24. (Aug 2008)
Husband left oil job to avoid conflict; now works for BP. (Aug 2008)
Husband is part Eskimo; won Iron Dog snowmobile races. (Aug 2008)
Investigated for firing ex-brother-in-law in custody battle. (Aug 2008)
Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom. (Aug 2008)
Had 6 months to adapt & prepare for Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
Studied journalism; ran for office to make a difference. (Aug 2008)
Religion: non-denominational Bible-believing Christian. (Aug 2008)
Independent prosecutor probing Cabinet firing. (Jul 2008)
Replaced Public Safety commissioner based on lack of results. (Jul 2008)
Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair. (Jul 2008)
Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska. (Apr 2008)
Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow. (Jan 2008)
The Bible has profoundly influenced America. (Oct 2007)
Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage. (Sep 2007)
Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget. (Mar 2007)
Decries "politics as usual" of attacking opponents. (Nov 2006)
Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens. (Oct 2006)
Endorsed by United Fishermen of Alaska (commercial group). (Oct 2006)
Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression. (Oct 2006)

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Mark Begich on Principles & Values

Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.

Served 10 years on Anchorage Assembly and 5 years as Mayor. (Apr 2008)

Dave Cuddy on Principles & Values

Republican challenger: Click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lisa Murkowski on Principles & Values

Republican Jr Senator (AK): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.

Voted with Republican Party 80.6% of 319 votes. (Sep 2007)
Didn't ask Alaskans to accept father's appointment to Senate. (Oct 2004)
Didn't check before sending thousands of campaign e-mails. (Oct 2004)
Keep "God" in Pledge & prohibit flag burning. (Aug 2004)
Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Rick Sikma on Principles & Values

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ted Stevens on Principles & Values

Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.

Under investigation by IRS; home searched by FBI in 2007. (Jul 2008)
Voted with Republican Party 81.6% of 310 votes. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Vic Vickers on Principles & Values

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.

No stance on record.

House:

Don Young on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Frank Murkowski on Principles & Values

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)

Tony Knowles on Principles & Values

Former Democratic: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.

Raise the level of conversation in political debates. (Nov 2006)
Religious political beliefs are part of freedom of speech. (Oct 2006)
Didn't make nepotism an issue in this campaign. (Oct 2004)
Should've gotten subsistence on the ballot as an issue. (Oct 2004)
Religious affiliation: Nondenominational. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)

Jim Sykes on Principles & Values

2004 former Green challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.

Qualified candidates for Senate deserve to be heard equally. (Oct 2004)

Frank Vondersaar on Principles & Values

Democrat Challenger (Former): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Murkowski on Principles & Values

Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)

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