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Rick Perry on Principles & Values

Republican Governor (TX): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Perry on other issues.

Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)

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John Cornyn on Principles & Values

Republican Jr Senator (TX): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Cornyn on other issues.

Criticizes Noriega for campaigning during Hurricane Ike. (Sep 2008)
Voted with Republican Party 93.2% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
Justices should respect law, not impose political agendas. (Jan 2006)
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 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Prof. Tom Davis on Principles & Values

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Prof. Tom Davis on other issues.

Off ballot because of Texas's byzantine regulations. (Aug 2008)

Kay Bailey Hutchison on Principles & Values

Republican Sr Senator (TX): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kay Bailey Hutchison on other issues.

Voted with Republican Party 89.7% of 319 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)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Scott Jameson on Principles & Values

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Jameson on other issues.

Open and honest approach always. (Aug 2006)

Rick Noriega on Principles & Values

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Noriega on other issues.

Served in Afghanistan as Lt. Colonel in Army National Guard. (Oct 2008)

House:

Joe Linus Barton on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Linus Barton on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Kevin Brady on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Brady on other issues.

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

Michael Burgess on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Burgess on other issues.

Bring an ordinary citizen's perspective to Congress. (Oct 2002)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

John Carter on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-31): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Carter on other issues.

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)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Mike Conaway on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Conaway on other issues.

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

Henry Cuellar on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-28): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Henry Cuellar on other issues.

Rated 8% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

John Culberson on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Culberson on other issues.

Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Chet Edwards on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chet Edwards on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 33% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Louie Gohmert on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Louie Gohmert on other issues.

Rated B 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)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Charles Gonzalez on Principles & Values

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Gonzalez on other issues.

Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Kay Granger on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kay Granger on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Al Green on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Al Green on other issues.

Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
Rated 75% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Gene Green on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-29): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gene Green on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 50% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Ralph Moody Hall on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Moody Hall on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)

Jeb Hensarling on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Hensarling on other issues.

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)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Ruben Hinojosa on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Hinojosa on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 33% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Sheila Jackson Lee on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-18): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sheila Jackson Lee on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist. (Nov 2000)
Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
Rated 75% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Eddie Bernice Johnson on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-30): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Bernice Johnson on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Sam Johnson on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sam Johnson on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Kenny Marchant on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenny Marchant on other issues.

Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Michael McCaul on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael McCaul on other issues.

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

Randy Neugebauer on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Neugebauer on other issues.

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

Pete Olson on Principles & Values

Republican Rep.-Elect (District 22): Click here for Pete Olson on other issues.

No stance on record.

Solomon Ortiz on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-27): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Solomon Ortiz on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 42% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Ron Paul on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President: Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.

Contract with America was a toothless cop out. (Apr 2008)
11/5/07: Set fundraising record of $4 million in single day. (Apr 2008)
We lost because we're neither compassionate nor conservative. (Feb 2008)
Liberty promotes peace, and peace promotes prosperity. (Feb 2008)
Tyranny and inflation are ancient, Bill of Rights isn't. (Feb 2008)
Would not have appointed Justice O'Connor. (Jan 2008)
The Republicans don't act like Republicans anymore. (Jan 2008)
Reagan ran on limited government, but increased its size. (Dec 2007)
Called Bush 41 a "bum"; didn't vote for Bush 43. (Dec 2007)
99% no intention to run as independent if he loses GOP race. (Dec 2007)
Breaks one-day fundraising record: $6M at "Boston Tea Party". (Dec 2007)
All political action's goal should be to preserve liberty. (Dec 2007)
The term "revolution" was coined by the supporters. (Dec 2007)
Broke fundraising records by spontaneous support on Internet. (Dec 2007)
Blogosphere hails Paul/Gravel ticket with cross-party appeal. (Nov 2007)
Only support GOP nominee if they end war & reduce spending. (Oct 2007)
Washington shouldn't dictate to us our personal behavior. (Sep 2007)
GOP will continue losing elections with current Iraq policy. (Sep 2007)
The champion of the Constitution. (Jun 2007)
Congress should write fewer laws regarding church & state. (Jun 2007)
Given epithet "Dr. No" by colleagues in Congress. (Jan 2007)
Neocons believe in secrecy, deceit, & imperialism. (Jul 2003)
Appears that American republic is in its waning days. (Dec 1987)
Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
Rated 17% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Ted Poe on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ted Poe on other issues.

Rated B 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)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Silvestre Reyes on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-16): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Silvestre Reyes on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 67% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Ciro Rodriguez on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-23): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ciro Rodriguez on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Pete Sessions on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-32): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pete Sessions on other issues.

Religious affiliation: United Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Lamar Smith on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-21): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Smith on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Christian Scientist. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Mac Thornberry on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (TX-13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mac Thornberry on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Rated 0% by the AU, indicating opposition to church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Bill Archer on Principles & Values

Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Archer on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Dick Armey on Principles & Values

Republican (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dick Armey on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Chris Bell on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 25): Click here for Chris Bell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ken Bentsen on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)

Henry Bonilla on Principles & Values

Republican (District 23): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Henry Bonilla on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Larry Combest on Principles & Values

Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Combest on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Lloyd Doggett on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (TX-25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Doggett on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Charles Stenholm on Principles & Values

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charles Stenholm on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)

Tony Sanchez on Principles & Values

Democrat 2000 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Sanchez on other issues.

Texas can do better. (Nov 2001)

Jon Roland on Principles & Values

Former 2008 Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Jon Roland on other issues.

No stance on record.

Tom DeLay on Principles & Values

Republican (District 22): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom DeLay on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Jack Fields on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Fields on other issues.

Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Martin Frost on Principles & Values

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Martin Frost on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)

Nicholas Lampson on Principles & Values

Democrat (Re-elected 2006) (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nicholas Lampson on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)
Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)

Max Sandlin on Principles & Values

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Max Sandlin on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)

Steve Stockman on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.

Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Jim Turner on Principles & Values

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Turner on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member of the "Blue Dog" Coalition of conservative Democrats. (Nov 2007)

Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on Principles & Values

Republican Former (2006-2007) (District 22): Click here for Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ken Bentsen on Principles & Values

Former Dem.challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006), former U.S. Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)

Phil Gramm on Principles & Values

Former Republican Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Gramm on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)

Gene Kelly on Principles & Values

Former Democrat Challenger: Click here for Gene Kelly on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ron Kirk on Principles & Values

2002 Democratic Candidate: Click here for Ron Kirk on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mary Ruwart on Principles & Values

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX): Click here for Mary Ruwart on other issues.

No stance on record.

Darrel Hunter on Principles & Values

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Darrel Hunter on other issues.

No stance on record.

Barbara Radnofsky on Principles & Values

Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Barbara Radnofsky on other issues.

Experienced as mother, teacher, lawyer, and mediator. (Aug 2006)

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