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Christine Gregoire on Principles & Values

Democratic WA Governor: Click here for Christine Gregoire on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Maria Cantwell on Principles & Values

Democratic Jr Senator (WA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Maria Cantwell on other issues.

Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
Voted for Kerry in 2004; he matched Northwest values. (Oct 2006)
Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
Rated 67% by the AU, a mixed record on church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Patty Murray on Principles & Values

Democratic Jr Senator (WA): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Patty Murray on other issues.

Voted with Democratic Party 96.6% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO 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: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
by MoveOn for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

House:

Brian Baird on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brian Baird on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Norm Dicks on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Norm Dicks on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)

Doc Hastings on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (WA-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Doc Hastings on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Catholic. (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)

Jay Inslee on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Rick Larsen on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Larsen on other issues.

Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Jim McDermott on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim McDermott on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
Rated 100% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)

Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Principles & Values

Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on other issues.

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

Dave Reichert on Principles & Values

Republican Representative (WA-8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Reichert on other issues.

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

David Adam Smith on Principles & Values

Democratic Representative (WA-9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Adam Smith on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Rated 83% by the AU, indicating support of church-state separation. (Dec 2006)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Jack Metcalf on Principles & Values

Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Metcalf on other issues.

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

Gary Locke on Principles & Values

Former Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gary Locke on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)

Jennifer Dunn on Principles & Values

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Dunn on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Linda Smith on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Linda Smith on other issues.

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

Randy Tate on Principles & Values

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

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

Rick White on Principles & Values

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick White on other issues.

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

George Nethercutt on Principles & Values

Republican (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

George Nethercutt on Principles & Values

2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)

Slade Gorton on Principles & Values

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Slade Gorton on other issues.

Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)

Bruce Guthrie on Principles & Values

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Guthrie on other issues.

Voters were disgusted in 2004 and 60% did not vote. (Oct 2006)
Lends campaign $1.2 million. (Oct 2006)

Brad Klippert on Principles & Values

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Klippert on other issues.

Supports a platform of strong family values. (Jan 2006)

Mike McGavick on Principles & Values

Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike McGavick on other issues.

Voted for Bush in 2004; to defeat radical Islamic terrorism. (Oct 2006)
Committed to freedom, limited gov't, & strength of families. (Jan 2006)
Campaign's great cause: rescuing the United States Senate. (Jan 2006)
Promises a different kind of leadership. (Oct 2005)

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