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Joe Biden on Government Reform
Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator
Click here for 47 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for 8 older headlines OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • $3.5B in FEMA emergency grants for 2023. (Apr 2023)
  • An existential crisis, a test of whether democracy survives. (Jul 2021)
  • Daily press briefings for White House, State Dept., and DOD. (Feb 2021)
  • Our democracy is under unprecedented assault. (Jan 2021)
  • 30 years ago, I proposed campaign finance reform. (Mar 2020)
  • Justice Department is not the president's private lawyer. (Feb 2020)
  • Statehood good for Puerto Rico, and our whole country. (Jan 2020)
  • Immediate focus on health care, education, climate change. (Sep 2019)
  • AdWatch 1972: Do you trust politicians? Let me change that. (Jul 2019)
  • Reject Super-PACs: "We the People" became "We the Donors". (Nov 2017)
  • Worked with GOP on motor-voter, early voting, & vote by mail. (Jul 2012)
  • Countries without state-church separation are in turmoil. (Oct 2008)
  • Transparency on earmarks: $250B earmarked for Del. In 2009. (Sep 2008)
  • Radical change to preserve family farmers. (Dec 2007)
  • Pledges to stop no-bid contracts. (Aug 2007)
  • The greatest sin is abuse of power. (Jul 2007)
  • Public financing needed: donations are implicitly corrupt. (Oct 1975)
  • Accept maximum 2% of donations from any one group. (Oct 1975)

    Supreme Court

  • No One is Above the Law Amendment: no presidential immunity. (Jul 2024)
  • 18-year term limits for Supreme Court Justices. (Jul 2024)
  • Binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court. (Jul 2024)
  • Commission of experts to decide on expanding Supreme Court. (Oct 2020)
  • Commit to appointing a Black woman to the Supreme Court. (May 2020)
  • Don't pack the Supreme Court. (Oct 2019)
  • 1987: Bork fight changed rules of nomination process. (Oct 2010)
  • As Judiciary Chair, rejected Bork and supported Thomas. (Nov 2007)
  • 1988: led fight against nomination of Robert Bork. (Jul 2007)
  • Disallowed bringing pornography issues into Thomas hearing. (Feb 2003)

    Voter Suppression

  • Protect democracy against MAGA's Project 2025. (Jul 2024)
  • Pass the John Lewis Voting Right Act. (Mar 2024)
  • Former president wants to suppress vote & subvert elections. (Jan 2022)
  • Won't allow a dagger at the throat of democracy. (Jan 2022)
  • Biden administration officially backs statehood for DC. (Apr 2021)
  • Make it easier for overseas and federal employees to vote. (Mar 2021)
  • Protect the fundamental right to vote, "For the People". (Mar 2021)
  • Any country that interferes in US elections will pay a price. (Oct 2020)
  • Mail voting works for military; should work for civilians. (Sep 2020)
  • Vote, vote, vote; then Trump can't stop you. (Sep 2020)
  • Five states have done mail-in ballots for a decade or more. (Sep 2020)
  • Americans express their view by who they elect president. (Sep 2020)
  • Push plan to make voting machinery & process secure. (Sep 2020)
  • Early voting, same day registration safeguards elections. (Sep 2020)
  • Not sure on all-mail voting, but start planning for it. (Mar 2020)
  • Cannot allow laws restricting black voters to stand. (Feb 2020)
  • Supports laws sanctioning Russia for election interference. (Jan 2018)
  • History of racism was keeping black Americans from voting. (Jul 2007)

    Voting Record

  • As V.P., serves as bipartisan dealmaker with Congress. (Mar 2014)
Ryan Binkley on Government Reform
Republican challenger for President; CEO and Pastor
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    No stance on record.
Doug Burgum on Government Reform
2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
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  • I've been under the Biden dictatorship with all the rules. (Jun 2024)
  • I'm not going to comment on an election before it happens. (Jun 2024)
  • We're pro-energy meaning pro- innovation, not pro-regulation. (Jun 2024)
  • Federal rules are actually trying to take away state power. (Jan 2024)
  • Innovation is what drives country forward, not regulation. (Jun 2023)
  • Innovation over regulation is how you solve challenges. (Jun 2023)
  • We need Farm Freedom legislation, and we need it now! . (Jan 2023)
  • Make it easier, not harder, to come work in North Dakota. (Feb 2022)
  • One-stop reporting for hazardous spills helps state respond. (Jan 2021)
  • Online state services should work like consumer sites. (Jan 2020)
  • Veto $5,000 limits on executive branch bonuses. (Mar 2017)
  • Pledge to support term limits. (Feb 2016)
Chris Christie on Government Reform
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
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  • There's no solid evidence that 2020 election was stolen. (Nov 2021)
  • If inciting an insurrection isn't impeachable, what is? (Jan 2021)
  • There's nothing for free; federal programs mean taxes. (Nov 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration is government-knows-best. (Nov 2015)
  • I've vetoed 400 bills with no overrides. (Sep 2015)
  • Congress must work together for progress to happen. (Sep 2015)
  • As president, I will enforce law and transparency. (Sep 2015)
  • Reform instead of tax increases. (Jul 2015)
  • Does not support electing Supreme Court justices. (Jul 2015)
  • Consolidate duplicative town governments into single towns. (Jan 2014)
  • Vetoes expanded early-voting system; no side-by-side systems. (May 2013)
  • Early voting risks the integrity of our elections. (May 2013)
  • Stricter limits on PAC campaign donations. (Jun 2012)
  • 1998: Opposed spending $15,000 for new public utility logo. (Jun 2012)
  • 1997: Doubled size of US Attorney's anti-corruption unit. (Jun 2012)
  • Judges who legislate from the bench will not be reappointed. (Jun 2012)
  • Forced resignations at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. (Jun 2012)
  • Corruption is key because people need faith in government. (Apr 2012)
  • Legacy as U.S. Attorney: dismantled N.J. Democratic Party. (Apr 2012)
  • Allow just one public salary for state legislators. (Jun 2011)
  • More control over state commissions. (Apr 2011)
  • Refused to reappoint activist judge to NJ Supreme Court. (Nov 2010)
  • Use the line item veto; put everything online. (Nov 2009)
  • 10-point plan to punish criminal officeholders. (Aug 2009)
  • Cut wasteful spending; empower fiscal watchdogs. (Jul 2009)
Ron DeSantis on Government Reform
Republican presidential contender; FL governor
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  • All laws should apply to Congress too. (Jan 2024)
  • Bring a reckoning & wreak havoc on this bureaucracy. (Dec 2023)
  • No Zuckerbucks & no ballot harvesting. (Dec 2023)
  • I withstood the Ivy League, so I can withstand DC. (Feb 2023)
  • Allow statewide prosecutor to investigate election crimes. (Feb 2023)
  • State legislatures decide presidential electors . (Sep 2022)
  • Clean the voter rolls, mails ballots only on request. (Jan 2022)
  • Enact restrictions on vote-by-mail. (May 2021)
  • No to ballot harvesting and private groups spending money. (Mar 2021)
  • Ban ballot harvesting, outside groups interfering. (Feb 2021)
Larry Elder on Government Reform
Republican presidential contender & talkshow host
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  • When Americans are left alone anything is possible. (Apr 2023)
  • Set up voter integrity website in 2021 recall election . (Sep 2021)
Tulsi Gabbard on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2
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  • Dems represent foreign policy establishment, not people. (Nov 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots to ensure that every vote is heard. (Nov 2019)
  • Eliminate the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
Nikki Haley on Government Reform
Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018
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  • Offer "term limit pledge" to all candidates for Congress. (Jan 2024)
  • Take many federal programs and send them to the states. (Jan 2024)
  • Clean up weaponized, politicized Department of Justice. (Jul 2023)
  • States passed election integrity laws which we needed. (Jun 2023)
  • Signed law requiring politicians to disclose private income. (May 2023)
  • Fought back attempts to block state voter ID law. (May 2023)
  • Register all lobbyists; speed up FOIA. (Jan 2013)
  • Full disclosure of campaign funding & fines for violators. (Jan 2013)
  • Legislative mission: get "voice votes" on the record. (Apr 2012)
  • Real-time online check registers for government spending. (Apr 2012)
  • Term limits force real change in leadership. (Apr 2012)
  • Weakened governorship today set up in Reconstruction. (Apr 2012)
  • Fought S.C. House leadership for roll-call voting. (Apr 2012)
  • Good old work replaces pork-barrel politics. (Apr 2012)
  • Voter ID is a no-brainer to protect election integrity. (Apr 2012)
  • We capped lawsuit damages; next tort reform is loser-pays. (Jan 2012)
  • Require photo ID, and inspection of ID, in order to vote. (May 2011)
  • Endorsed as commonsense conservative "Mama Grizzly". (Nov 2010)
  • Strongly in favor of term limits at all levels of government. (Nov 2010)
Kamala Harris on Government Reform
Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
Click here for 12 full quotes by Kamala Harris OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Trump can't process that he was fired by 81M people. (Sep 2024)
  • Pass John Lewis Voting Rights and Freedom to Vote Acts. (Sep 2024)
  • Term limits and ethic rules for Supreme Court Justices. (Sep 2024)
  • Racial gerrymandering harms our democracy. (May 2024)
  • Voting is how we protect our fundamental rights. (Jul 2023)
  • If someone tries to suppress our vote, vote them out. (Jan 2021)
  • Lincoln, before 1864 election, left Supreme Court seat open. (Oct 2020)
  • Get rid of the Senate filibuster to pass Green New Deal. (Sep 2019)
  • Discuss eliminating the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • New voting rights act; make Election Day a holiday. (May 2019)
  • Neighborhood districting increases minority representation. (Oct 2015)
Howie Hawkins on Government Reform
Green Party Presidential Challenger
Click here for 8 full quotes by Howie Hawkins OR click here for Howie Hawkins on other issues.
  • Universal voter registration; statehood for DC. (Jul 2020)
  • Open debates to third parties on sufficient ballots. (Jul 2020)
  • Impeach Trump Now. (May 2019)
  • Voter suppression policies need to be reversed. (May 2019)
  • Broadcast debates for all ballot-qualified candidates. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports publicly financed campaigns. (Aug 2006)
  • Abolish the Electoral College; support IRV. (Jun 2006)
  • Senators for 20% can block bills favored by 80%. (Nov 2000)
Mike Huckabee on Government Reform
Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 33 full quotes by Mike Huckabee OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • Government takes too much money from hard-working Americans. (Jan 2016)
  • State budget basics: educate, medicate, and incarcerate. (Nov 2015)
  • South Carolina was right to remove the confederate flag. (Jun 2015)
  • Banning confederate flag is an issue for the states. (Jun 2015)
  • Opposes "judicial supremacy"; they're just rulings, not law. (May 2015)
  • Shelves of law books means absence of moral behavior. (Nov 2008)
  • Red tape increases more than taxes--but costs just as much. (Nov 2008)
  • Self-government by Golden Rule is ideal best. (Nov 2008)
  • Transparency on spending will prune back Congress' earmarks. (Jan 2008)
  • Focus on uniting the country. (Dec 2007)
  • Attacking others' integrity reflects people's own immorality. (Jun 2007)
  • Govern by "Regnat Populus," AR's motto "The People Rule". (Jun 2007)
  • Honor the Tenth Amendment & strengthen the states. (May 2007)
  • Not more government, but more efficient government. (Jan 2001)
  • Decide based on next generation, not next election. (Oct 2000)
  • As governor, recognize God's moral authority. (Sep 1997)
  • Pastors & politicians both need communication & volunteers. (Sep 1997)
  • Won't vote for pay raise for myself as member of Congress. (Nov 1992)

    Campaign Finance Reform

  • I'm sponsored by people like you, not by corporatists. (Jan 2016)
  • Roach Motel: DC supposedly place to serve, not to be served. (Nov 2008)
  • Raise donor limit to largest self-donation, even if $5M. (Nov 2008)
  • Fundamental difference with McCain on campaign finance. (Feb 2008)
  • States should be laboratories of good government. (Jan 2008)
  • Limit campaign contributions, but no public funding. (Nov 2002)
  • Disclose political gifts, but don't prohibit them. (Oct 2000)

    Voting Reform

  • Elections by E-Bay? Media focuses on money over ideas. (Nov 2008)
  • Allow DC residents to vote on getting Representatives. (Sep 2007)
  • Require photo ID for voting, to avoid fraud. (Sep 2007)
  • Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
  • Supports term limits for state legislators. (Nov 2002)
  • Negative campaigning works with some voters but not with God. (Oct 2000)
  • Term limits counter election skewed laws toward incumbents. (Nov 1992)
  • Change House terms to 4 years, to avoid constant campaigning. (Nov 1992)
Will Hurd on Government Reform
U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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    No stance on record.
Asa Hutchinson on Government Reform
Republican presidential contender; AR Governor
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  • Reduce federal non-defense workforce by 10% like I did in AR. (Aug 2023)
  • Supreme Court needs to be transparent on reporting rules. (May 2023)
  • I will reduce the federal civilian workforce by 10%!. (Apr 2023)
  • The Electoral College is critical to our nation. (Jan 2021)
  • Cut outdated regulations and cut government employees. (Jan 2019)
  • Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
  • 1999: Brought articles of impeachment against Bill Clinton. (Jan 2014)
Perry Johnson on Government Reform
CEO & Republican presidential challenger
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  • Opposes proposal to raise voting age to 25 . (May 2023)
  • Voter ID will be mandatory; won't suppress votes. (May 2023)
  • Disqualifying me from ballot disenfranchises millions. (Jun 2022)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Government Reform
Independent presidential Challenger
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  • Unity government: criticize on some issue; but work together. (Aug 2024)
  • We will protect wild lands from further development. (Aug 2023)
  • Roll back the secrecy and make government transparent. (May 2023)
  • Criticizes anti-cryptocurrency policies under Biden. (May 2023)
Joe Maldonado on Government Reform
Libertarian candidate for governor & president
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  • Make elections and voting fair. (May 2018)
Kristi Noem on Government Reform
Republican
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  • I've been on defense fighting regulations and rules. (Jun 2024)
  • So many serious election integrity concerns in 2020 election. (Sep 2022)
  • Eliminate fees for starting or renewing a business. (Jan 2022)
  • Summoned employee who denied daughter's license. (Sep 2021)
Chase Oliver on Government Reform
Libertarian candidate for President
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  • Ranked-choice voting is better than runoffs. (Nov 2022)
  • His 2% vote caused runoff in 2022 Georgia Senate race. (Oct 2022)
Mike Pence on Government Reform
Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023)
Click here for 11 full quotes by Mike Pence OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Going to clean house among senior leadership at DOJ. (Jul 2023)
  • Irregularities, but elections are governed at state level. (Dec 2021)
  • Universal mail-in voting means massive voter fraud. (Oct 2020)
  • Citizens United ruling victory for First Amendment. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, voter ID laws may increase voter turnout. (Sep 2020)
  • Impeachment 2020: Trump was acquitted forever. (Feb 2020)
  • Campaign was for-profit business; later ruled illegal. (Sep 2019)
  • JustIN: state news bureau quickly abandoned. (Sep 2016)
  • Americans do not want D.C. elites to run their lives. (Jul 2016)
  • Campaign finance reform is on the road to political serfdom. (Apr 2015)
  • Campaign Finance Reform is censorship. (Feb 2008)
Dean Phillips on Government Reform
Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger
Click here for 4 full quotes by Dean Phillips OR click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
  • Disclose all election spending, including online ads. (Apr 2020)
  • End "revolving door" between Congress & lobbyists. (Apr 2020)
  • Backing bill to overturn Citizens United. (Feb 2019)
  • Doesn't accept money from federal lobbyists or PACs. (Oct 2018)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Government Reform
CEO & Republican Challenger
Click here for 7 full quotes by Vivek Ramaswamy OR click here for Vivek Ramaswamy on other issues.
  • 75% reduction in number of federal bureaucrats. (Dec 2023)
  • Fire 75% of the federal work force and shutter agencies. (Sep 2023)
  • Declare war on the federal administrative state. (Aug 2023)
  • Raise voting age to 25 for the majority of U.S. voters. (Aug 2023)
  • End civil service protection, federal employee unions. (May 2023)
  • Shut down the FBI and replace it with something new. (Apr 2023)
  • I will shut down the Dept. of Education and the FBI. (Mar 2023)
Marco Rubio on Government Reform
FL Senator; Republican Presidential candidate
Click here for 24 full quotes by Marco Rubio OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Vice President doesn't have power to overturn election. (Feb 2022)
  • Sanctions against Russia for interfering in 2016 election. (Jul 2018)
  • Next president should appoint in mold of Justice Scalia. (Mar 2016)
  • The Constitution is not a living and breathing document. (Feb 2016)
  • No to a simple majority to confirm a Supreme Court justice. (Feb 2016)
  • I will reverse US decline, both at home and abroad. (Feb 2016)
  • I will repeal all of Obama's executive orders. (Jan 2016)
  • Mainstream media is a SuperPAC for Democrats. (Oct 2015)
  • Regulatory agencies shouldn't write criminal law. (Apr 2015)
  • Conservatives must show they have real solutions to poverty. (Jan 2015)
  • Government has a role, but it is not giving poor money. (Jan 2015)
  • More government breeds complicated rules & holds us back. (Feb 2013)
  • Choose more freedom instead of more government. (Aug 2012)
  • Accused of using campaign funds for personal expenses. (Jun 2012)
  • Used earmarks early in legislative career, then stopped cold. (Jun 2012)
  • 2003: Anonymous contributors; 2004: backed down & disclosed. (Jun 2012)
  • $400,000 for Members-only House lunchroom kept out lobbyists. (Jun 2012)
  • Constitutional term limit amendment for Members of Congress. (Feb 2012)
  • America is greatest country; but not our government. (Jan 2012)
  • Reduce paid petition business in citizen initiative process. (Nov 2006)
  • Texas Sunset Review abolished 47 agencies; do same in FL. (Nov 2006)
  • Early FL primary forces diversity into presidential process. (Nov 2006)
  • Closer regulation of petition verification process. (Nov 2006)
  • Allow transferring surplus campaign funds to other campaigns. (May 2006)
Bernie Sanders on Government Reform
Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate
Click here for 53 full quotes by Bernie Sanders OR click here for Bernie Sanders on other issues.
  • Independent of Our Revolution, group Sanders launched. (Feb 2020)
  • Power to the people, not the billionaires. (Sep 2019)
  • Keep filibuster and use other ways to pass laws. (Sep 2019)
  • Keep filibuster and use other ways to pass laws. (Sep 2019)
  • We need major filibuster reform, but don't abolish it. (Sep 2019)
  • Hard to defend the Electoral College. (Jul 2019)
  • Rotate judges on Supreme Court, like term limits. (Jun 2019)
  • Mainstream media focuses on gossip, lies, & personality. (Nov 2018)
  • Wall Street regulates Congress; do it the other way around. (Nov 2016)
  • Allow Post Offices to offer banking services. (Nov 2016)
  • End private prisons; end profit of incarceration. (Nov 2016)
  • Dept. of Defense is only agency never to have been audited. (Feb 2016)
  • Best dairy policy is USDA board's supply management. (Oct 2012)
  • Introduced Federal Reserve Transparency Act with Ron Paul. (Sep 2010)
  • Competitive bidding saves government money. (Jun 1997)

    Campaign Finance Reform

  • Political contributors control policy. (Mar 2020)
  • Wealthy donors turn their backs on working families. (Feb 2020)
  • Citizens United is most disastrous decisions in history. (Apr 2019)
  • Require disclosure of campaign expenditures over $10,000. (Feb 2019)
  • SuperPACs: manifestation of everything wrong with politics. (Nov 2016)
  • It's oligarchy when billionaires buy elections. (Mar 2016)
  • Campaign financing is corrupt; no Super PAC for me. (Feb 2016)
  • Establishment candidates are beholden to big money. (Feb 2016)
  • Congress represents the wealthy; they donate to ensure that. (Feb 2016)
  • Litmus test for Supreme Court on Citizens United. (Feb 2016)
  • Overturn Citizens United: America is one person, one vote. (Feb 2016)
  • Presidency isn't winnable with public financing. (Feb 2016)
  • Citizens United means billionaires donate for THEIR interest. (Oct 2015)
  • Super-PACs pervert the democratic process. (Sep 2015)
  • Public funding of elections to promote even playing field. (Sep 2015)
  • We now have government of, by, and for the billionaires. (Sep 2015)
  • Constitutional amendment to reverse Citizen United ruling. (Apr 2015)
  • Citizens United opens up the road to oligarchy. (Sep 2014)
  • America struggles between organized people & organized money. (Nov 2012)
  • Rich people use wealth to elect people to make them richer. (Dec 2010)
  • Receives more contributions, but fewer dollars, than GOP. (Jun 1997)
  • Accepts PAC money, but not from special interests. (Jun 1997)
  • Publicly fund elections, or small individual contributions. (Jun 1997)

    Right to Vote

  • Enforce simple rule: every over 18 has the right to vote. (Nov 2019)
  • Mandate paper ballots. (Jul 2019)
  • End voter suppression; make it easier to vote. (Apr 2019)
  • Sovereign rights & voting rights for Native Americans. (Nov 2018)
  • Unity Reform Commission: reduce power of superdelegates. (Aug 2018)
  • Russian cyber-attacks threaten integrity of US elections. (Jul 2018)
  • Ruling class wants a lack of political consciousness. (Nov 2016)
  • Participation in politics as easy and convenient as possible. (Nov 2016)
  • Automatic voter registration at age 18. (Nov 2016)
  • Automatic voter registration; holiday for Election Day. (Jul 2016)
  • GOP loves voter suppression because it lets them win. (Feb 2016)
  • Reinforce voting rights to end voter suppression. (Sep 2015)
  • Underclass see the political deck stacked; and don't vote. (Mar 2014)
  • Low-income workers don't vote because it's irrelevant. (Jun 1997)

    Voting Record

  • Same-day automatic voter registration & 3-day voting. (Jun 1997)
Tim Scott on Government Reform
Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator
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  • I expect election to be fair and Trump to be elected. (May 2024)
  • Jim Crow 2.0 exaggerates compared to historical Jim Crow. (Jan 2022)
  • Democratic voting rights bill would rig future elections. (Apr 2021)
  • Photo ID for voting. (Sep 2014)
  • Look to Constitution for greatness, not to Executive Orders. (Mar 2014)
Corey Stapleton on Government Reform
MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger
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  • I believe the United States needs smaller government. (Aug 2023)
  • Limit political contributions; plus full disclosure. (Nov 2000)
Jill Stein on Government Reform
Green Challenger
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  • Without freedom of choice in elections there is no democracy. (Dec 2023)
  • Make voter ID laws obsolete and impossible. (Nov 2016)
  • We need ranked-choice voting in presidential elections. (Oct 2016)
  • Supreme Court needs to be for the people and their rights. (Oct 2016)
  • No money from lobbyists; No money from SuperPACs. (Sep 2016)
  • Replace Electoral College with national popular vote. (Aug 2016)
  • Reject campaign donations from military-industrial complex. (Apr 2016)
  • Term limits end guaranteed re-election & lifetime incumbency. (Jul 2015)
  • Confederate flag should be removed from all public locations. (Jul 2015)
  • Earmarks grease the skids for corruption. (Jul 2015)
  • Establish a constitutional right to vote. (Jun 2015)
  • No corporate nor lobbyist donations; just small donors. (Jun 2015)
  • No religious oaths for public office, juries, or citizenship. (Jul 2014)
  • 2002 Clean Elections repeal meant "throw the bums out". (Jan 2012)
  • Voter Bill of Rights: full public financing; paper ballots. (Jan 2012)
  • Building for the future makes America great. (Dec 2011)
  • PACs connect campaigns with rich donors, & disconnect public. (Dec 2011)
  • Re-establish Clean Elections Law: end "pay-to-play". (Sep 2010)
  • Insulate public health decisions from special interests. (Jan 2000)
Francis Suarez on Government Reform
Miami mayor; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023)
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  • AdWatch BankYourVote: Vote early, in-person, or by mail. (Aug 2023)
  • Supports cryptocurrency but it needs to be regulated. (Jan 2023)
  • No need for a police force to investigate election fraud. (Jan 2022)
Donald Trump on Government Reform
Republican former President
Click here for 54 full quotes by Donald Trump OR click here for Donald Trump on other issues.
  • Will accept results if election is "fair and legal and good". (Jun 2024)
  • AdWatch: Encourages voting early and mail-in ballots. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: Presidential Records Act irrelevant to Boxes Hoax. (Jun 2023)
  • Give president power to fire all executive branch employees. (Feb 2022)
  • FactCheck: 128 judgeships open because Senate GOP forced it. (Sep 2020)
  • Obama left 128 openings for judges; I appointed 300. (Sep 2020)
  • Solicited mail-in ballots ok; unsolicited ballots are fraud. (Sep 2020)
  • Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch among top accomplishments. (Sep 2020)
  • Against mail-in voting, early voting as terrible, dishonest. (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: Whistleblower rules never require 1st-hand report. (Sep 2019)
  • Our news media is the enemy of the people. (Jul 2018)
  • We don't worship government; we worship God. (Feb 2018)
  • Trump made a profit from his 2016 campaign. (Nov 2017)
  • FactCheck: Removed more regulations than other presidents. (Oct 2017)
  • Lifetime ban on becoming foreign lobbyists. (Feb 2017)
  • For every new regulation, must eliminate two old ones. (Feb 2017)
  • Proud to work with McConnell to appoint conservative judges. (May 2016)
  • Get rid of waste, fraud, & abuse in every single agency. (Mar 2016)
  • I wouldn't nominate my sister to Supreme Court. (Feb 2016)
  • Delay, delay, delay on Supreme Court appointment. (Feb 2016)
  • I would build consensus, not use Executive Orders. (Feb 2016)
  • Hug 'em & kiss 'em & make deals, instead of executive orders. (Feb 2016)
  • Mutually profitable 2-way relationship with the media. (Nov 2015)
  • Get rid of the regulations that are just destroying us. (Sep 2015)
  • Speak simply & clearly, even when addressing Congress. (Oct 2006)
  • Government scrutiny is greatest threat to American Dream. (Jul 2000)
  • Government should do public works & safety & little else. (Jul 2000)
  • Loser pays all costs, and over-litigiousness stops. (Oct 1997)
  • Rebuilt Wollman Rink in 4 months; city failed for 6 years. (Jul 1987)
  • Throw out rules & articles after massive 2020 election fraud. (Dec 2022)

    Voting and Campaign Reform

  • They're trying to get illegal immigrants to vote. (Sep 2024)
  • Says "mail-in voting is corrupt"--but Trump votes by mail. (Mar 2024)
  • Anytime you have mail-in ballots there's massive cheating. (Aug 2023)
  • Only one election day, and limit absentee ballot access. (Feb 2021)
  • HR 1 election reform bill: this monster must be stopped. (Feb 2021)
  • The only way I can lose is with massive voter fraud. (Oct 2020)
  • I'm urging my base to watch the polls on Election Day. (Sep 2020)
  • Elections have consequences; I'm elected for four years. (Sep 2020)
  • Against funding post office due to mail-in ballots. (Aug 2020)
  • Against funding post office due to mail-in ballots. (Aug 2020)
  • Electoral College brings you to many states. (Jun 2019)
  • Opposes Johnson Amendment barring clergy endorsements. (Feb 2018)
  • Many things can go wrong when early voting goes on too long. (Dec 2016)
  • It's scary that people can vote without ID. (Nov 2016)
  • There are millions who should not be registered to vote. (Oct 2016)
  • 1980s: donated 30 times over campaign contribution limit. (Aug 2016)
  • Maximum representation & maximum voter participation. (Apr 2016)
  • Reject the elite election system; infuse popular will. (Apr 2016)
  • SuperPACs are a disaster and cause dishonesty. (Oct 2015)
  • Candidates should disavow PACs. (Oct 2015)
  • I'm not accepting any money from anybody. (Sep 2015)
  • I give to politicians; and they give back: that's broken!. (Aug 2015)
  • Two-term limit on NYC mayor is a terrible idea. (Sep 2010)
  • Ban soft money; but allow unlimited personal contributions. (Jul 2000)
JD Vance on Government Reform
Republican Vice Presidential nominee
Click here for 9 full quotes by JD Vance OR click here for JD Vance on other issues.
  • Higher housing prices are due to government regulations. (Oct 2024)
  • We know the president has to have immunity to do his job. (Jun 2024)
  • It's time to end the COVID-era changes to our elections. (Oct 2021)
  • Universal voter ID, but make it easier to get. (Jul 2021)
  • End mail-in voting bonanza, make Election Day a holiday. (Jul 2021)
  • Investigate 2020 election, but we already know what happened. (Jul 2021)
  • Politicians and even lobbyists are not all crooks. (May 2017)
  • No government solutions; stop blaming faceless companies. (Nov 2016)
  • We can change social norms, like cultural flip on smoking. (Jul 2016)
Tim Walz on Government Reform
DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
Click here for 7 full quotes by Tim Walz OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • People think we can get rid of regulations; some are needed. (Oct 2024)
  • Restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated people. (Aug 2024)
  • State investments come back to you tenfold over. (Oct 2022)
  • Limit corporate campaign donations, and disclose all. (Oct 2018)
  • Remove barriers to voting. (Oct 2018)
  • Ban all privately funded congressional trips. (Nov 2006)
  • Public funding for political campaigns. (Nov 2006)
Cornel West on Government Reform
Green Party/People's Party candidate
Click here for 2 full quotes by Cornel West OR click here for Cornel West on other issues.
  • Public financing of elections; eliminate Electoral College. (Aug 2023)
  • Enact Congressional term limits; switch to paper ballots . (Jun 2023)
Kanye West on Government Reform
Birthday Party candidate for President
Click here for the full quote by Kanye West OR click here for Kanye West on other issues.
  • Liberal racists worry about splitting the black vote. (Sep 2020)
Marianne Williamson on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for President
Click here for 6 full quotes by Marianne Williamson OR click here for Marianne Williamson on other issues.
  • We should know if food is made from GMOs: require labels. (Jun 2023)
  • For constitutional amendment for public funding of campaigns. (Jul 2019)
  • DC should have representation in Congress. (Apr 2019)
  • Must address election security & Russian interference. (Apr 2019)
  • No voter ID; no politicized gerrymandering. (Apr 2019)
  • Establish public financing for federal campaigns. (Apr 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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