Stephanie Herseth on Government Reform

Democratic Representative (SD-AL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Herseth on other issues. Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007) Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007) Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007) Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006) Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006) Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005) Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005) Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004) Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000) Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)

John Thune on Government Reform

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SD-AL): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Thune on other issues. Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007) Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007) Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006) Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006) Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999) Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas. (May 2008)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Bill Janklow on Government Reform

Republican (District AL): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Janklow on other issues. Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Bill Janklow on Government Reform

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Janklow on other issues. Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Tom Daschle on Government Reform

Former Democratic Senator (defeated 2004): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Daschle on other issues. 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)

Larry Pressler on Government Reform

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Pressler on other issues. Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996) Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)