John Tierney on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues. Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001) Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006) Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Niki Tsongas on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. Casts 2007 House election as referendum on Bush's policies. (Oct 2007)

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Chris Gabrieli on Principles & Values

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues. Candidacy based on getting results, not partisanship. (Sep 2006)

Christy Mihos on Principles & Values

Former Independent Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues. On being a spoiler: How can you spoil a rotten system? (Sep 2006) Not just passing through Massachusetts, like some governors. (Sep 2006) I represent 50% of voters; no difference between Dems & GOP. (Sep 2006) Ran for State Senate on South Shore in early 1990s. (Apr 2006) Supported Romney to create viable two-party system. (Apr 2006) Ran for State Senate in 1990; lost Republican primary. (Jan 2006) The job has not been done by Romney/Healey administration. (Jan 2006) "Game on", but maybe as Republican or maybe independent. (Jan 2006) Contested GOP primary, or independent outsider candidacy. (Sep 2005)

Marty Meehan on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues. Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)

Joe Moakley on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. Enthusiastic about getting federal money for local purposes. (May 2001) Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)

Tom Birmingham on Principles & Values

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. No stance on record.

Paul Celucci on Principles & Values

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000) Member of National Governors Association. (Jan 2000)

Steve Grossman on Principles & Values

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. All deserve equal opportunity to benefit from hard work. (Apr 2002) Grossman supported Clinton during impeachment. (Nov 1998) Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)

Kerry Healey on Principles & Values

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. Republican governor balances 87% Democrat legislature. (Sep 2006) Focus on giving voters a meaningful choice. (Apr 2006)

Carla Howell on Principles & Values

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carla Howell on other issues. Sees opportunity in two-way race against Kennedy. (Jul 2000) Big Government IS the problem; small government is beautiful. (Jul 2000) Republicans discuss small govt but produce Big Govt. (Jan 2000) Number one issue: Big government versus small government. (Jan 2000)

Shannon O'Brien on Principles & Values

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Reilly on Principles & Values

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tom Reilly on other issues. People looking for independent who fights for average people. (Sep 2006) "Misguided youth" included arrest for drunkenness. (Feb 2006) Running mate withdraws due to troubled personal finances. (Feb 2006) Appeals to centrist voters and blue-collar workers. (Feb 2006) Inclusive of Democrats, Independents and Republicans. (Jan 2006) Born and raised in Springfield. (Jan 2006) Worked for CIA and Ford Motors. (Jan 2006) Served as prosecutor and Middlesex District Attorney. (Jan 2006) A leader on issues that matter to the people. (Jan 2006) Married for 40 years; three kids; six grandkids. (Jan 2006) Accused of covering up investigation for campaign donor. (Jan 2006) Conte case: Reilly wanted to spare family, not cover up. (Jan 2006) Galvin withdraws; it's head-to-head against Deval Patrick. (Dec 2005) Built $4M warchest from those doing business with AG office. (Dec 2005)

Mitt Romney on Principles & Values

Former Republican: Click here for 74 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. Withdrawing from race to help McCain beat Democrats. (Feb 2008) Favor justices like Roberts, Alito, Scalia, and Thomas. (Jan 2008) Bush took on some tough issues and stood for strength. (Jan 2008) People look to governors, not senators, for a leader. (Jan 2008) I'm proud of my experience as a leader. (Jan 2008) Abraham Lincoln was not a military expert. (Jan 2008) Reagan would endorse my candidacy. (Jan 2008) Washington is broken & can't deal with many problems. (Jan 2008) Don't think religion figuring into this race. (Jan 2008) Freedom requires religion in society, not in individuals. (Dec 2007) Ok to appoint atheists or agnostics--no litmus test of faith. (Dec 2007) Draw upon the strengths of the conservative principles. (Dec 2007) Acting like Hillary won't keep Hillary out of White House. (Oct 2007) Absent from Values Voter Presidential Debate. (Sep 2007) Reid(D) vs. Hatch(R) show that LDS doesn't control opinions. (Aug 2007) Father George Romney born & raised until age 5 in Mexico. (Aug 2007) Valedictorian at Brigham Young University. (Aug 2007) Wife Ann in remission from Multiple Sclerosis. (Aug 2007) Stresses commonality of Mormonism to mainstream Christianity. (Aug 2007) Apologized for phrase "tar baby", but not meant racially. (Aug 2007) Evangelicals know Mormons are fiscal & social conservatives. (Aug 2007) Americans want person of faith as president, whatever brand. (Aug 2007) Mormons for president included Udall (1976) & Hatch (2000). (Aug 2007) 1984: As Mormon bishop, led recovery after church fire. (Aug 2007) 1983: Carried dog in kennel on car roof, against MA law. (Aug 2007) Misspoke that sons' campaign service comparable to military. (Aug 2007) Strong families, a strong economy and a strong military. (Aug 2007) Doesn't dislike anything about America. (May 2007) Address issues so America can remain a superpower. (Dec 2006) #8 on Human Events' list of Top Ten RINOs. (Dec 2005) Success in DC: Tell truth, find right fit, never give up. (Aug 2004) Has "over-developed community service gene". (Aug 2004) Pronounced dead at age 20 from car accident in Paris. (Aug 2004) Experience to lead to prosperity after fiscal mismanagement. (Mar 2002) Dad inspired him to public service. (Mar 2002) Aspiring to greatness is its own reward. (Jun 2001) Values family, faith, education, sport, & healing. (Jun 2001) Mormonism Endorsed by Bob Jones, despite calling Mormonism a "cult". (Dec 2007) Freedom requires religion just as religion requires freedom. (Dec 2007) I believe Jesus is savior of mankind & Son of God. (Dec 2007) Ignoring religion in policy is at odds with our founders. (Dec 2007) No church authorities will exert influence on my decisions. (Dec 2007) Will serve no one religion, but will not distance himself. (Dec 2007) We share a common creed despite differences in theology. (Dec 2007) Bible is the word of God; I don't disagree with Bible. (Nov 2007) Mormons believe in God, the Bible, & Jesus Christ as savior. (Jun 2007) Roman Catholic bishops can do whatever the heck they want. (May 2007) Every person of any faith has deeply-held values. (May 2007) Romney is the 5th Mormon to run for President. (Mar 2007) George Romney never questioned on Mormonism during 1968 race. (Mar 2007) Constitution is explicit: no religious test for presidency. (Mar 2007) Faces questions on Mormonism like Kennedy did on Catholicism. (Apr 2006) Past Campaigns 1967: Father was presidency frontrunner until "brainwashed". (Aug 2007) Past Elections Changing views: I've learned from experience & made mistakes. (Jan 2008) Proud of his accomplishments in fighting the Liberal Lion. (Oct 2007) Bush & Cheney have made mistakes, but have kept us safe. (Aug 2007) AdWatch: Stood up for conservatism in most liberal state. (Jun 2007) FactCheck: VT would disagree that MA is most liberal state. (Jun 2007) Not seeking re-election as governor; speaking around US. (Apr 2006) Respects Kerry's Vietnam record, but not his Senate record. (Sep 2004) Kerry's leadership is 57 varieties; Bush is unwavering. (Sep 2004) Ran against Kennedy in 1993 to offer a different vision. (Aug 2004) Ran for MA governor to help people. (Aug 2004) Drafted to run for MA governor; incumbent was unelectable. (Aug 2004) Salt Lake Olympic Committee 2002: Offered Olympic job as "turnaround king". (Aug 2007) Salvaged Olympic games from financial and scandal disaster. (Mar 2007) Olympic slogan "Light the Fire Within":it's more than sports. (Aug 2004) SLOC's guiding principles: teamwork, pride, integrity, fun. (Aug 2004) Did not consider political value of Olympics. (Aug 2004) Worked for Olympics with no salary and no expense account. (Aug 2004) $100M in SLOC donations criticized as special deals for rich. (Aug 2004) $99M in deferred payments from State of Utah paid for SLOC. (Aug 2004) World Trade Center flag shown at Olympic opening ceremony. (Aug 2004) Ran Olympics in spirit of volunteerism. (Mar 2002)

Grace Ross on Principles & Values

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Grace Ross on other issues. Earns $30K/year; millionaires have no clue what we face. (Sep 2006) Running to rebuild democracy. (Sep 2006) Corporate parties offer only empty promises & band-aids. (Jun 2006) Life-long activist working with diverse, low-income leaders. (Jun 2006)

Jill Stein on Principles & Values

Green Challenger 2002: Click here for Jill Stein on other issues. No stance on record.

Jane Swift on Principles & Values

Former Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues. Bows out of governor's race, citing family concerns. (Mar 2002) First sitting governor to give birth. (May 2001) Member of New England Governors Conference. (Aug 2001) Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001) Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)

Warren Tolman on Principles & Values

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for Warren Tolman on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Weld on Principles & Values

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Weld on other issues. Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)

Peter Blute on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Blute on other issues. Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Peter Torkildsen on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Robert Reich on Principles & Values

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. Calling Democrats “dead” meant to stimulate debate. (Nov 2001) Pro-economic growth progressive. (Nov 2001) Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention. (Jul 2001) Democratic Party: not playing dead, but dead. (Mar 2001) The Pronoun Test: workers say “we” instead of “they”. (May 1993) Policy is second to politics, and should be. (Apr 1993) As Labor Secretary, implemented employees’ suggestions. (Mar 1993) Harvard class’ enrollment predicted Clinton victory. (Sep 1992) Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)

Kenneth Chase on Principles & Values

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. No stance on record.

Brian Macdonald on Principles & Values

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. Kennedy should have voted to convict Clinton of perjury. (Feb 2006) Restrictions on religion only apply to establishing churches. (Feb 2006)

Kevin Scott on Principles & Values

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. Massachusetts is moderate; only our politicians are liberals. (Dec 2005) Why print ballots with only one candidate? (Dec 2005) Roots in Wakefield business and as Wakefield Selectman. (Dec 2005) Volunteers for Concord Coalition and community organizations. (Dec 2005) Currently earning B.A. in politics from U.Mass. (Dec 2005)