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)

Jon Tester on Government Reform

Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues. 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 granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007) Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)

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House:

Dennis Rehberg on Government Reform

Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues. 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

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)

Judy Martz on Government Reform

Former Republican: 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: Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Taylor on Government Reform

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor 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, 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; 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)

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)