State of Georgia Archives: on Principles & Values

Casey Cagle: Protect student athletes' religious expression

Jon Ossoff: Early campaign pledge: "Make Trump Furious"

Overall, Republican Karen Handel aligned herself with the president when asked about the biggest items on his agenda, but she also indicated she wasn't afraid of disagreeing with him. She backed the Trump's proposal to temporarily block visitors from six primarily Muslim Middle East nations, but was also was critical of Trump's constant social media use.

Jon Ossoff: Supported by national anti-Trump neophyte networks

Locally, Ossoff was aided by formal and informal networks of progressives that sprouted and grew like mushrooms after Trump's victory. Many participants were political neophytes and women who had taken part in the anti-Trump marches after the inauguration. Hundreds of highly motivated volunteers knocked on doors, wrote postcards to voters and drove them to the polls.

Georgia's Sixth District, which encompasses a number of majority-white suburbs north of Atlanta, is home to a well-heeled professional class. Ossoff's r‚sum‚, if not necessarily his politics, is the type that would make any soccer mom proud.

Jon Ossoff: Campaign slogan: Make Trump Furious

Karen Handel: 2010: Resigned as Secretary of State to run for Governor

She's a longtime Georgia politician. She ran for Fulton County Board of Commissioners and lost in 2002, then won a special election in 2003. Next, she became Georgia secretary of state in 2007, before resigning to run for governor in 2010, losing a Republican primary run-off despite Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney endorsements. She ran for Senate in 2014 and came in third in that primary. One of Handel's Republican opponents in the 6th District special election used this record against her: "Over the last 15 years, Karen Handel has run six times for five different offices. She didn't even finish the jobs we did give her, always running for the next office."

Jon Ossoff: Interned for Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Hank Johnson

Jon Ossoff: Promises to move to 6th district after girlfriend graduates

Brian Kemp: State Senator and Secretary of State

The Georgia Secretary of State's office oversees elections, corporations, securities, and professional licensing boards, and also controls the state archives and the Capitol museum.

Secretary Kemp served in the Georgia State Senate from 2002-2006.

Brian, 46, is married to the former Marty Argo of Athens. They are the proud parents of three daughters and are actively involved in various school activities with their children and various charities. The Kemps are active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens.

Drew Ferguson: My Christian faith guides all of my activities and beliefs

Ferguson: I am Christian. My Christian faith guides all of my activities and beliefs.

Q: Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which political philosophy best describes you?

Ferguson: Very Conservative

Jim Barksdale: Against Georgia adopting "religious liberty" legislation

Whether it's addressing the Tri-State River Wars, agriculture subsidies for our hardworking farmers, or protecting our military installations & the economic impacts on local economies from the BRAC Commission, Jim will put Georgia's interests first in the US Senate.

Jason Carter: I've passed 21 bipartisan bills in the legislature

Carter, in a curt response, said the attack was misguided. "There are 21 bipartisan bills that have my name on them, that you signed into law," Carter said. "And at the same time, the attacks on my leadership are frankly just an attempt, I believe, to pass the buck."

Amanda Swafford: Judeo-Christian values aren't threatened by Shariah

Swafford: Agree.

Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Swafford: Agree.

David Perdue: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework

Perdue: Strongly Disagree

Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Perdue: Strongly Agree.

Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Perdue: Based on my faith, I have deeply held personal convictions that I share with a majority of Georgians. These principles shape my belief in the limited and clearly defined role of government. Additionally, there are certain issues on which I will not waver. I believe that we should promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, especially the unborn. I also believe that we must protect traditional marriage, keeping it between one man and one woman.

Rick Allen: Shariah law is a threat; keep Judeo-Christian framework

Allen: Disagree

Q: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government?

Allen: Strongly Agree

Jason Carter: Grandfather Jimmy Carter participates in grandson's campaign

Senator Carter is the son of Jack Carter, the eldest of Jimmy and Rosalynn's four children. Like his grandfather, he is seeking the governorship after just four years in the State Senate.

"He wants it both ways," said one supporter of Gov. Deal. "He wants his granddaddy's help with contributors, but when it comes to the issues, he distances himself. My guess is if his last name were Jones, you and I might not be having this conversation."

Paul Broun: Biblical morality is spiritual foundation of our nation

Broun: Strongly Disagree

Question topic: Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Broun: Strongly Agree.

Question topic: Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Broun: I am an evangelical Christian who upholds the orthodox, cardinal doctrines of the faith. I believe in the eternal existence of one, true, living, triune God. I believe that Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, was God manifested in human flesh and that He came to earth to be the Redeemer of the human race through His vicarious, atoning death on the Cross as foretold in prophecy. I believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. I believe that biblical morality and biblical principles are the spiritual foundation of our nation and that our Founders recognized their importance.

Nathan Deal: Place monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol

• The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;
• The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that men 'are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights'
• and the Ten Commandments.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 40-10-3 on March 12, vote #619; passed House 138-37-5 on March 3, vote #663; signed by Gov. Deal April 29.

David Perdue: Change diapers & politicians frequently: not a D.C. insider

Perdue argued that "politicians are like diapers" and need to be changed frequently. "We look like Democrat lite," he complained.

Jack Kingston: Broaden appeal of GOP by engaging liberal media

Perdue argued that "politicians are like diapers" and need to be changed frequently. "We look like Democrat lite," he complained.

Michelle Nunn: Daughter of Sen. Sam Nunn: legacy of bipartisanship

"It gives me an entry point with people who remember my dad," Nunn said of her last name. "It gives me a hearing. And then as I talk to a lot of young people, they're interested in my non-profit career and work with volunteers. So I think I'm able to have an entry point with voters in both ways."

Never far removed from the tongues of Democrats and Republicans alike in attendance were comparisons between the younger and elder Nunns. "She has the stamina and the tenacity that he has," said a Senate aide to Nunn's father for 14 years. [The elder Nunn] "could speak up to his party when he needed to and cross the aisle to work with Republicans. I think Michelle can do that, too--she says she can."

David Perdue: CEO of Dollar General & Reebok; cousin of Gov. Sonny Perdue

The former governor is now backing his cousin's campaign.

Derrick Grayson: 100% of the Constitution, 100% of the time

"There's really not much difference in the agendas of the political royals, regardless of their party. I'm talking about the Republicans and the Democrats. And I've found that they like to keep us divided," he explains. "Because the longer we're distracted, the more they can push forward their agendas, and we're not any more the wiser." Political 'royals,' according to Grayson, are the "political elites who pull the strings."

Derrick Grayson: Social positions based on strong Christian values

Paul Broun: Lost campaigns in 1990, 1992 & 1996 before winning in 2006

AMONG TWO-TIME LOSERS:
• Rep. Steve Stockman, R-TX, elected in 1994, lost primary in 1990, general election in 1992.
• Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, elected to the House in 1998, lost primary in 1982, general election in 1988

THREE-TIME LOSERS:
• Rep. Paul Broun, R-GA, elected in 2006, lost general election in 1990, primary in 1992, Senate primary in 1996
• Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-HI, elected in 2010, lost primary in 2006, special elections in 2003 and 2010
• Rep. Collin Peterson, D-MN, elected in 1990, lost primaries in 1982 and 1988, general elections in 1984 and 1986.
• Sen. Bernard Sanders, I-VT, elected to the House in 1990, lost general elections for the Senate in 1972 and 1974 and for the House in 1988.
• Rep. Juan Vargas, D-CA, elected in 2012, lost primaries in 1992, 1996 and 2006.

Hunter Hill: Place monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol

• The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;
• The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that men 'are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights'
• and the Ten Commandments.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 40-10-3 on March 12, vote #619; Sen. Hill voted YES; passed House 138-37-5 on March 3, vote #663; signed by Gov. Deal April 29.

Stacey Abrams: Oppose monument to Ten Commandments at State Capitol

• The Preamble to the Georgia Constitution;
• The part of the Declaration of Independence which states that men 'are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights'
• and the Ten Commandments.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 40-10-3 on March 12, vote #619; passed House 138-37-5 on March 3, Rep. Abrams voted NO; vote #663; signed by Gov. Deal April 29.

Paul Broun: Separation of church and state is a mistaken idea

Broun calls the Bible "the basis of our nation," and says the fact that we aren't running society accordingly will mean the death of our Republic. The founding fathers, he says, were "Bible-believing Christians" who believed that "every aspect of life should follow the dictates of God's inerrant word. That's what I believe in. That's what we should all believe in."

Jack Kingston: Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner over Handel

The Handel campaign responded by releasing two emails from Spratt. The second email, dated May 9, assesses Kingston's strengths and weaknesses: "Kingston is a fence-rider and has no track record of making strong stands. Karen, you and I are both anti-establishment candidates. If you choose to run for Senate, all of your announced opponents are beltway boys."

The Kingston campaign responded by saying, "Many Georgians have come to the conclusion that Jack Kingston is the most consistent conservative in the race. Our growing coalition of support most certainly includes those who previously supported our opponents."

Karen Handel: Endorsed by McIntosh County Commissioner before Kingston

The Handel campaign responded by releasing two emails from Spratt. Both were written after Kingston joined the race. The first, dated May 2, said, "I campaigned for Karen in the 2010 election and she carried my county. Please let her know that I will be very happy to help her if she decides to run for the Senate seat."

The second email, dated May 9, assesses Kingston's strengths and weaknesses: "Kingston is a fence-rider and has no track record of making strong stands. Karen, you and I are both anti-establishment candidates. If you choose to run for Senate, all of your announced opponents are beltway boys."

Alan Keyes: Separation of church and state is phony and is a weapon