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Joe Biden on Government Reform
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Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator |
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- $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)
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Doug Burgum on Government Reform
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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)
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Chris Christie on Government Reform
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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)
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Ron DeSantis on Government Reform
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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)
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Larry Elder on Government Reform
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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)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Government Reform
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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)
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Nikki Haley on Government Reform
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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)
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Kamala Harris on Government Reform
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Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator |
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- 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)
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Howie Hawkins on Government Reform
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Green Party Presidential Challenger |
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- 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)
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Mike Huckabee on Government Reform
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Republican Presidential candidate |
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- 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)
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Will Hurd on Government Reform
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U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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Asa Hutchinson on Government Reform
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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)
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Perry Johnson on Government Reform
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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)
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Government Reform
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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)
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Kristi Noem on Government Reform
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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)
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Mike Pence on Government Reform
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Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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- 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)
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Dean Phillips on Government Reform
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Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger |
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- 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)
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Vivek Ramaswamy on Government Reform
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CEO & Republican Challenger |
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- 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)
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Marco Rubio on Government Reform
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FL Senator; Republican Presidential candidate |
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- 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)
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Bernie Sanders on Government Reform
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Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate |
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- 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)
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Tim Scott on Government Reform
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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)
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Corey Stapleton on Government Reform
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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)
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Jill Stein on Government Reform
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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)
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Francis Suarez on Government Reform
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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)
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Donald Trump on Government Reform
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Republican former President |
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- 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)
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JD Vance on Government Reform
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Republican Vice Presidential nominee |
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- 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)
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Tim Walz on Government Reform
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DFL Governor & V.P. nominee |
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- 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)
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Cornel West on Government Reform
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Green Party/People's Party candidate |
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- Public financing of elections; eliminate Electoral College. (Aug 2023)
- Enact Congressional term limits; switch to paper ballots . (Jun 2023)
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Marianne Williamson on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for President |
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- 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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