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Al Gore on Principles & Values
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- Laying groundwork for possible comeback. (Jun 24)
- Take your souls to the polls. (Nov 2000)
- Bush’s record indicates he’s not ready to lead America. (Nov 2000)
- Presidency not about popularity nor getting along. (Nov 2000)
- I have kept the faith, with family & in office. (Oct 2000)
- His experience in Vietnam & Congress qualifies him to lead. (Oct 2000)
- Campaign finance reform will help end cynicism in politics. (Oct 2000)
- Promises to get the big things right; sorry for exaggerating. (Oct 2000)
- Judge me on my experience and platform. (Oct 2000)
- Gore’s favorite things: Wheaties, Beatles, & kissing Tipper. (Sep 2000)
- Make history with fewer than 1 in 10 living in poverty. (Sep 2000)
- Agrees to further debates if Bush agrees to 3 main debates. (Sep 2000)
- Focus on “specifics” questions Bush & favors wonkishness. (Aug 2000)
- Populist tone to commitment to fight for the people. (Aug 2000)
- Running on his agenda of last quarter century. (Aug 2000)
- Challenges Bush to debate issues instead of personal attacks. (Aug 2000)
- Criticism with defense of Clinton served the public interest. (Jan 2000)
- Policies, not labels, define me. (Jan 2000)
- Working to improve things overcomes disillusionment. (Oct 1999)
- Practical Idealism: centrist on most issues. (Jul 1999)
- America’s mission: prove that freedom & diversity work. (Apr 1999)
Campaign Themes
- Thanks for allowing Clinton and me to bring change. (Nov 2000)
- Top Ten rejected campaign slogans. (Sep 2000)
- Stand for the people and against special interests. (Jul 2000)
- Whose side are you on? The people’s or the powerful? (Jul 2000)
- Earth in the Balance is a call to action and hope. (Apr 2000)
- In Congress, called himself a “raging moderate”. (Mar 2000)
- Domestic priorities: schools, health, enviro, & Reinvention. (Dec 1999)
- “Stay and fight!” invokes passion, loyalty, and purpose. (Oct 1999)
- Four core principles of Reinventing Government. (Jun 1999)
Florida Recount
- Disagrees with Supreme Court, but accepts its finality. (Dec 2000)
- Concedes to Bush; now it’s time for reconciliation. (Dec 2000)
- Gore will never stop fighting for the people. (Dec 2000)
- Counting all votes removes cloud from presidency. (Nov 2000)
- Again offers statewide recount; Bush again rejects it. (Nov 2000)
- Still have not had a full & accurate count. (Nov 2000)
- Don’t set aside votes just because it’s hard to count. (Nov 2000)
- Offer to Bush: Hand count, then meet to show unity. (Nov 2000)
- The presidency should not be decided by technical details. (Nov 2000)
- Resolve election according to Constitution, not in haste. (Nov 2000)
- Gore retracts concession because Florida too close to call. (Nov 2000)
- The small margin in Florida triggers an automatic recount. (Nov 2000)
Religion
- The purpose of life is to glorify God. (Oct 2000)
- Abstinence Ed in the context of comprehensive Sex Ed. (Sep 2000)
- Voluntary school prayer is ok, if teachers aren’t involved. (Sep 2000)
- Lieberman’s morality & Jewishness makes him a bold pick. (Aug 2000)
- Born-again Baptist; serves God & obeys God’s will. (Mar 2000)
- Respect Constitution and others when affirming faith. (Jan 2000)
- Faith-based organizations replace govt programs. (May 1999)
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Alan Keyes on Principles & Values
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- Withdraws from GOP race on eve of GOP Convention. (Jul 2000)
- Withdraws with 21 delegates; supports Bush & Cheney. (Jul 2000)
- Would think hard about being Bush VP; like “getting married”. (May 2000)
- Clinton cannot take credit for reduction in crime. (Mar 2000)
- I’m here because I’m the choice of conservatives’ hearts. (Mar 2000)
- The real outsider for conservative Republicans. (Feb 2000)
- Bring God back into the White House. (Jan 2000)
- Address moral crisis or lose our liberty. (Oct 1999)
- Core Beliefs Based on ‘Unalienable Rights’. (Jan 1999)
- Moral bases come from Christianity via Declaration. (Jan 1999)
- Reverence for God is foundation of justice & citizenship. (Jan 1999)
- Against the “gay agenda”. (Jun 1998)
- #1: Restore the moral foundations of family life. (Jul 1996)
- Truth & right vs. wrong underlies government & society. (May 1996)
- The crisis of our times is a crisis of character. (May 1996)
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Arianna Huffington on Principles & Values
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- It’s time to overthrow a rotten government system. (Jul 2000)
- Dems & GOP are identical cousins. (Jul 2000)
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Bill Bradley on Principles & Values
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- The journey from here to change the world. (Sep 2000)
- Presidential campaign was about telling the truth. (Aug 2000)
- The journey from here is to change the world. (Aug 2000)
- Withdraws, supports Gore; “time for unity”. (Mar 2000)
- Conviction of “creating a new politics” survives losing race. (Mar 2000)
- Leaves race with respect for people over “politics as usual”. (Mar 2000)
- No nickel-and-diming, no nibbling around the edges. (Jan 2000)
- Should we take risks? If not now, when? If not us, who? (Jan 2000)
- Religion is too private for politics. (Jan 2000)
- Politics is a means to an end, not the end. (Jan 2000)
- Mistakes are learning opportunities, even for a president. (Jan 2000)
- Personal faith is private, even for a president. (Dec 1999)
- Themes: Health insurance, racial unity, child poverty. (Oct 1999)
- Private sector for 2 years made him ready to lead America. (Oct 1999)
- Search for meaning beyond materialism will guide America. (Aug 1999)
- Philosophy: Respect people; deal with big questions. (Aug 1999)
- Basketball teamwork is similar to political teamwork. (Aug 1999)
- Stick to ideals & stay above the fray of a “broken” system. (May 1999)
- Campaign about trust and neighborliness. (Apr 1999)
- People at “town meetings” form context for policy. (Jan 1997)
- Big reforms are as hard as little reforms, so do big ones. (Jan 1997)
- Small town upbringing made him prove himself by winning. (Jan 1997)
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Bill Clinton on Principles & Values
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- Rich pardon based on numerous foreign policy & legal reasons. (Feb 18)
- Opens post-Presidential office in Harlem. (Feb 13)
- Repaying $85,000 in gifts to avoid impropriety. (Feb 3)
- Acknowledges wrongdoing; pays fine; seeks closure. (Jan 19)
- Turns over reins of leadership with America at its strongest. (Jan 18)
- Future: fiscally responsible; lead world; weave diversity. (Jan 18)
- Be patient; this is democracy in action. (Nov 2000)
- Grounds for impeachment: lying & obstructing justice. (Sep 1998)
- America stands today between hope and history. (Jan 1996)
- New Covenant: responsibility, citizenship, opportunity. (Jan 1995)
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Clarence Thomas on Principles & Values
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- People who stand up for beliefs are culturally intimidated. (Feb 13)
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Colin Powell on Principles & Values
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- America’s Promise: keep “The Five Promises” to children. (Jan 8)
- With GOP on economy; wants bipartisanship on social issues. (Nov 2000)
- Raised poor, but rich in spirit & belief in America. (Oct 1997)
- Big Tent of GOP restores the American Dream. (Aug 1996)
- Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Life. (Jan 1996)
- Keep options open for presidency, but not ready yet. (Jul 1995)
- Voted for Kennedy & Johnson on civil rights grounds. (Jul 1995)
- Fiscal conservative & social conscience; neither party fits. (Jan 1995)
- Would run with a vision; but doesn’t hear call yet. (Jan 1995)
- Made newly aware of heritage on trip to Nigeria. (Jan 1995)
- Buffalo Soldiers: acknowledge black service in army history. (Jan 1995)
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Dan Quayle on Principles & Values
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- Murphy Brown episode was about helping single mothers. (Jul 1994)
- Smaller govt; bigger defense; stronger families. (Jul 1999)
- A “poverty of values” causes many social ills. (May 1999)
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Dick Cheney on Principles & Values
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- The Joe who attends Hollywood fundraisers isn’t the old Joe. (Oct 2000)
- Media distracts public with focus on trivia. (Sep 2000)
- Personal charity is private and not a policy matter. (Sep 2000)
- Defends Halliburton’s success and retirement package. (Aug 2000)
- Cheney’s retirement package could be a conflict of interest. (Aug 2000)
- Praises Bush for decency, integrity, and honor. (Aug 2000)
- Opportunity to serve led to acceptance of nomination. (Aug 2000)
- Bush will restore decency & integrity to Oval Office. (Aug 2000)
- Would vote differently today on ERA, Head Start, not Mandela. (Jul 2000)
- One of the most conservative voting records in Congress. (Jul 2000)
- Voting record in Congress consistently conservative. (Jul 2000)
- Persuaded by Bush’s “unique vision” to be his V.P. (Jul 2000)
- Lynne Cheney fights political correctness. (Jul 2000)
- Accepts nomination help change tone in Washington. (Jul 2000)
- Exert leadership toward post-nuclear world. (Sep 1992)
- Prosperity & security go hand in hand. (Sep 1992)
- Constructive personal style belies hard-line voting. (Jan 1987)
- Pragmatic conservation insider image in Congress. (Jan 1981)
Florida Recount
- Bush not necessarily doomed to one-term weak presidency. (Dec 2000)
- It’s time for Gore to concede. (Dec 2000)
- Back to work full time after very mild heart attack. (Nov 2000)
- TX manual recount law has standards; FL’s is divination. (Nov 2000)
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Donald Trump on Principles & Values
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- 3 principles: One term, two-fisted policies, zero excuses. (Jul 2000)
- Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)
- In business & politics, stands for getting things done. (Jul 2000)
- Burned by press too often to be available any more. (Jul 1990)
- Rules for surviving the perils of success. (Jul 1990)
- Separated from Ivana after long less-than-perfect marriage. (Jul 1990)
- Toughness is equally strength, intelligence, & self-respect. (Jul 1990)
- Appealing to middle Americans leery of political elite. (Nov 1999)
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Elizabeth Dole on Principles & Values
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- Crusade for a rebirth of our values. (Aug 1999)
- Economic health masks serious societal problems. (Jul 1999)
- Brings ‘courageous conservatism’ via courage of convictions. (Jun 1999)
- Restore integrity in our government. (Feb 1999)
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Gale Norton on Principles & Values
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- Proud of being conservative and a conservationist. (Jan 19)
- Promises to enforce nation’s environmental laws. (Jan 19)
- Consult with affected people before making decisions. (Jan 19)
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Gary Bauer on Principles & Values
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- Withdraws after NH Primary. (Feb 2000)
- America needs to return to the ethics of Ronald Reagan. (Jan 2000)
- First priority is to outlaw abortion. (Jan 2000)
- Conservative values: pro-life; marriage; Commandments. (Jan 2000)
- Better off than 4 years ago financially, but not culturally. (Dec 1999)
- Virtue deficit needs to be paid off. (Oct 1999)
- Return power from Wall Street to America’s families. (Sep 1999)
- Legislating morality ok, if it’s our best values. (Aug 1999)
- Character counts; virtue is not old-fashioned. (May 1999)
- Something is wrong, despite good economy. (Apr 1999)
- Freedom requires virtue; freedom means “liberty under God”. (Apr 1998)
- It’s the “American Century” because of America’s values. (Apr 1998)
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George Bush Sr. on Principles & Values
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- It’s an emotional roller-coaster; Gore’s a sore loser. (Nov 2000)
- First act as president is a prayer. (Jan 1989)
- Free markets, free speech, free elections. (Jan 1989)
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George W. Bush on Principles & Values
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- Faith helps me in service to people. (Feb 1)
- Communitarianism: Society over unfettered individualism. (Feb 1)
- Our grandest ideal: no insignificant person was ever born. (Jan 20)
- Build a single nation of justice and opportunity. (Jan 20)
- Commitment to civility, courage, compassion and character. (Jan 20)
- Citizenship is as important as government. (Jan 20)
- Bush ended news conferences in Sept.; Gore now accessible. (Nov 2000)
- Promised 4 reforms in Texas; delivered all 4. (Oct 2000)
- Favorites: PB&J, tacos, Winston Churchill, kissing Laura. (Sep 2000)
- Not running for president on father’s name. (Sep 2000)
- “RATS” TV ad not an intentional subliminal message. (Sep 2000)
- No need to excuse Cheney from energy issues. (Aug 2000)
- My generation tested limits; now we’re coming home. (Aug 2000)
- Picked Cheney as a valuable partner and fully capable. (Jul 2000)
- Baseball is fun, politics is not. (Jun 2000)
- McCain didn’t change Bush’s opinions at all. (Mar 2000)
- Priorities: Reaganesque tax cuts; education & health reform. (Mar 2000)
- Challenges the orthodoxy but is still a devout conservative. (Oct 1999)
- Bush’s centrism: free trade; private IRAs; no new taxes. (Jul 1999)
- Government can create an environment for prosperity. (Jun 1999)
- Match conservative minds with compassionate hearts. (Jun 1999)
Campaign Themes
- End season of cynicism and politics of anger. (Nov 2000)
- President should be a role model and uniter. (Nov 2000)
- They have not led. We will. (Nov 2000)
- I trust the people, and Al Gore trusts Washington. (Oct 2000)
- Barnstorm for Reform: End D.C. cynicism & zero-sum politics. (Oct 2000)
- Blueprint for the Middle Class: from birth thru retirement. (Sep 2000)
- Real Plans for Real People: Bush promises honest talking. (Sep 2000)
- Now is the time to do the hard things. (Aug 2000)
- Calling everything “Risky Scheme” is politics of roadblocks. (Aug 2000)
- Theme: change how Washington works & restore moral purpose. (Jun 2000)
- Bush’s conservatism: local solutions within limited govt. (Dec 1999)
- Government if necessary, not necessarily government. (Dec 1999)
- “Compassionate conservatism” allows individual potential. (Mar 1999)
- Prosperity with a purpose: Peaceful & prosperous future. (Mar 1999)
Florida Recount
- Presidency of whole nation is his charge to keep. (Dec 2000)
- Together, we can unite and accomplish goals. (Dec 2000)
- With 50-50 Senate, challenge is to rise above partisanship. (Dec 2000)
- Declares victory; names transition team. (Nov 2000)
- Election principles: be fair, accurate, & conclusive. (Nov 2000)
- ush campaign opposes multiple recounts. (Nov 2000)
- Voting machines are neither Republican nor Democrat. (Nov 2000)
- American elections are based on ‘one person, one vote’. (Nov 2000)
- Gore should accept that the people elected Bush in Florida. (Nov 2000)
Leadership Style
- Reads people well; prefers one-on-one with legislators. (Oct 2000)
- A leader has vision, credibility, and loyalty to friends. (Oct 2000)
- End bickering in Washington to revive politics. (Oct 2000)
- Put U.S. interests first and execute goals with good team. (Oct 2000)
- The president must have credibility; Gore doesn’t. (Oct 2000)
- Leads by building consensus, not by following polls. (Oct 2000)
- End irresponsibility like ‘No controlling legal authority’. (Oct 2000)
- Uphold law of the land & the dignity of the office. (Aug 2000)
- Bush has “hands-off” style, says the test is good decisions. (Aug 2000)
- Surrounded by smart people, but he decides himself. (Aug 2000)
- Governs by outlining ideas & letting Legislature do details. (May 1999)
Religion
- US chosen by God to be a model among nations. (Aug 2000)
- Talk at Bob Jones was a missed opportunity to speak out. (Mar 2000)
- Jesus is part of my life; but won’t exclude non-Christians. (Jan 2000)
- “A Charge to Keep,” hymn & painting, inspire Bush. (Dec 1999)
- Charitable Choice has churches mentoring weflare clients. (Jun 1999)
- Allow religious groups to address social ills. (Dec 1998)
- Diminish role of govt as communities & churches take over. (Jul 1998)
- Base “responsibility era” on Judeo-Christian values. (Apr 1998)
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Gerald Ford on Principles & Values
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- Profile in Courage Award for pardon of Nixon. (May 1)
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Harry Browne on Principles & Values
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- Florida is full of partisan power brokers. (Nov 2000)
- Libertarian issues have shifted Dems and Reps. (Sep 2000)
- Running to build Libertarian Party; not as “spoiler”. (Sep 2000)
- Top priorities: Pardon drug offenders; reduce regulations. (Sep 2000)
- Little difference between Dems & Reps; hopes to be spoiler. (Sep 2000)
- Libertarianism means freedom to live your own life. (Sep 2000)
- Libertarian principle: can’t solve social problems by force. (Sep 2000)
- Gradualism won’t work; do it all swiftly. (Sep 2000)
- Only a Libertarian is going to set you free. (Jul 2000)
- Libertarians lay out goals and let you plan your own life. (Jan 2000)
- Priorities: End income tax, drug war, & commercial meddling. (Jan 2000)
- Basic principle: Government needs to be smaller. (Aug 1999)
- Young people are right to be scared of big government. (Jul 1999)
- Morality governs personal behavior, not military action. (Jun 1999)
- Individual liberty and responsibility on all issues. (Apr 1998)
- Fiscally conservative and socially liberal...? (Apr 1998)
- Replace the use of political force by reducing govt. (Nov 1997)
- Shrink govt now; come up with non-govt solutions later. (Nov 1997)
- Washington cannot be a source of moral leadership. (May 1996)
- Government means use of force instead of persuasion. (Jul 1995)
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Hillary Clinton on Principles & Values
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- Not involved in pardons, neither with husband nor brother. (Feb 22)
- No problems with presidential transition; resolved by Xmas. (Nov 2000)
- Rejected Independence Party; they include Pat Buchanan. (Oct 2000)
- Supported teacher tests & China women despite unpopularity. (Oct 2000)
- Lazio’s a nice young man, but it’s about policy differences. (Oct 2000)
- Experience and choices as a woman will make me good senator. (Oct 2000)
- Get New York a fair share of budget surplus & Medicaid. (Oct 2000)
- New Yorkers are diverse, big dreamers. (Oct 2000)
- Hillary: Lazio has chutzpah to call himself “mainstream”. (Sep 2000)
- We’re better off than 1992; elect Gore & continue progress. (Aug 2000)
- Support minimum wage & more teachers, in Senate or out. (May 2000)
- New Democrat: individual responsibility and community. (Apr 2000)
- National experience & ability to get along will serve NY. (Feb 2000)
- New to the neighborhood, but not new to NY issues. (Feb 2000)
- End divisional politics. (Feb 2000)
- “Vast right wing conspiracy”. (Dec 1999)
- Stands by her man despite “pain in marriage”. (Dec 1999)
- Decried 1980s materialism & excesses of corporate America. (Dec 1999)
- Hillary’s choice: Co-president or White House wife? (Dec 1999)
- Never left Bill because they were a team. (Dec 1999)
- Not some little woman standing by her man. (Jul 1992)
- Humanness goes beyond acquisitiveness. (May 1969)
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Howard Phillips on Principles & Values
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- Sovereignty reposes in God, not in man or the state. (Sep 2000)
- Christian liberty benefits even non-Christians. (Sep 2000)
- We are Constitutionalists, not Libertarians. (Jul 2000)
- Stick to biblical & constitutional standards. (Jan 2000)
- Christianity is the basis of our legal system. (Sep 1999)
- Accountability to people and God. (Sep 1999)
- Welcomes pro-family activists from GOP. (Sep 1999)
- America has forgotten God. (Sep 1999)
- Republicans are just as bad as Democrats. (May 1999)
- Unity of purpose based on principle. (Nov 1993)
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Jesse Ventura on Principles & Values
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- Political “horse races” ignore the issues. (Jul 2000)
- Parties need ideological base as well as grassroots. (Jul 2000)
- Religious Right & extreme left are both “morality brokers”. (Jul 2000)
- Considers himself a moderate libertarian. (Jul 2000)
- Independent Party, not Reform Party. (Feb 2000)
- I didn’t need this job (as governor). (Jan 1999)
- Voters want honesty; he provides it. (Jan 1999)
- Fiscally conservative and socially liberal. (Jan 1999)
- Two traditional parties are out-of-control monsters. (Jan 1999)
- Does not plan to run for president; but won’t rule it out. (Jan 1999)
- Problem is with fundamentalist fanatics, not religion. (Jan 1999)
- Big Plan: smart government and self-sufficiency. (Jan 1999)
- Wanted to be mayor & governor; doesn’t want to be president. (Jan 1999)
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Jimmy Carter on Principles & Values
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- Former President criticizes Clinton’s last-minute pardons. (Feb 21)
- My greatest strength is that I am an ordinary man. (Jan 1997)
- Born into a privileged world surrounded by poverty. (Jan 1997)
- Leapfrogged liberalism; focused on managing bureaucracy. (Jan 1997)
- Broad appeal by straddling key issues. (Jan 1997)
- A Government As Good As Its People. (Oct 1976)
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John Ashcroft on Principles & Values
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- Common-sense conservative. (Jan 17)
- Law is supreme, above his personal beliefs. (Jan 17)
- Clinton should fully disclose about Monica & resign if true. (Mar 1998)
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John Hagelin on Principles & Values
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- Prevention-oriented, scientifically proven solutions. (Sep 2000)
- Focus on being inclusive; not on divisive social issues. (Aug 2000)
- Alternative to Buchanan for Reform Party nomination. (Jul 2000)
- Platform basis is development of human potential. (Apr 2000)
- Decline of moral standards follow from breaking natural law. (Jan 2000)
- Priorities: health prevention; criminal rehabilitation. (Jan 2000)
- Preemption of third party ideas is desirable. (Nov 1999)
- Natural Law candidates are not career politicians. (Nov 1999)
- Broad-based platform, unlike other third parties. (Nov 1999)
- Natural law of physical world applies to human society. (Sep 1999)
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John McCain on Principles & Values
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- Time for closure on a bizarre situation. (Nov 2000)
- Suspends campaign, citing Republican preference for Bush. (Mar 2000)
- Will take reform crusade back to the Senate. (Mar 2000)
- Leaves race, urging service to country. (Mar 2000)
- Reagan Republican: simplify taxes, stop waste, pay down debt. (Mar 2000)
- Support conservative issues, not far-right leaders. (Mar 2000)
- Faith bridges unbridgeable gaps in humanity. (Feb 2000)
- The GOP should be inclusive. (Feb 2000)
- Calls himself conservative who attracts political center. (Feb 2000)
- Vote based on character, not issues. (Jan 2000)
- Foreign policy should not be shaped by photo-ops & polls. (Jan 2000)
- Survived as POW by faith to a higher cause. (Nov 1999)
- Refused release to hurt Vietnamese & remain loyal to POWs. (Nov 1999)
- Campaigning to return government to the people. (Sep 1999)
- Restore, renew, reform, & reinvigorate government. (Sep 1999)
- “New Patriotic Challenge”: stand against cynicism. (Sep 1999)
- Public officials have failed to set example for society. (Aug 1999)
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Mario Cuomo on Principles & Values
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- Laissez-faire replaced by pooled common resources. (Jul 1995)
- GOP Contract With America philosophizes a “New Harshness”. (Jul 1995)
- Underlying principle: We’re all in this together. (Jul 1995)
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Newt Gingrich on Principles & Values
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- Polls are biased left; GOP wins on the issues. (Jul 1998)
- Six challenges for a prosperous, free, & safe America. (Jul 1995)
- Culture of irresponsibility began in 1965. (Jul 1995)
- Our civilization is a shared opportunity to pursue happiness. (Jul 1995)
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Noam Chomsky on Principles & Values
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- Elite seek magic keys; underclass works toward solutions. (Feb 1997)
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Pat Buchanan on Principles & Values
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- Buchanan more spoiler than Nader, in state-based analysis. (Dec 2000)
- Votes for me must count for me. (Nov 2000)
- Gore win could result from Democrats counting votes. (Nov 2000)
- Votes for me must count for me. (Nov 2000)
- Gore win could result from Democrats counting votes. (Nov 2000)
- Yes, a “Christian nation,” not “Judeo-Christian” principles. (Oct 2000)
- Bob Jones University unfairly portrayed in media. (Sep 2000)
- Original “America First” in 1940s to keep US out of WWII. (Oct 1999)
- A patriot who calls himself a nationalist. (Sep 1999)
- Traditional morality fights culture war against secularists. (Jun 1999)
- Global Economy destroys US industry & US independence. (Mar 1999)
- Return to Constitutionalism from Socialism. (Mar 1999)
- Budget deficit replaced by moral deficit. (Mar 1999)
- Clinton’s social agenda is neither American nor Godly. (Aug 1992)
Reform Party
- Conspiracy by two parties to deny letting Americans hear him. (Oct 2000)
- Real conservatism limits government, not like Bush’s plans. (Oct 2000)
- Buchanan chooses national co-chair as running mate. (Aug 2000)
- Reform Party will grow, and support will increase. (Aug 2000)
- Building populist, conservative, traditionalist Reform Party. (Aug 2000)
- Far right support for Buchanan has transformed Reform Party. (Jul 2000)
- Two Beltway parties for each others’ bidding. (May 2000)
- Suing FEC to include Reform Party in presidential debates. (May 2000)
- Reform Party offers different agenda & real change. (Dec 1999)
- Leaving GOP elite, to take message to voters. (Oct 1999)
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Ralph Nader on Principles & Values
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- Nader less spoiler than Buchanan, in state-based analysis. (Dec 2000)
- Margin of votes is less than margin of error: Toss a coin. (Nov 2000)
- Gore has only himself to blame for defeat and a bad campaign. (Nov 2000)
- Gore needed to run on more than not being George W. Bush. (Nov 2000)
- Gore has only himself to blame for defeat and a bad campaign. (Nov 2000)
- Nader-Trader: Swap Gore vote with friend in non-swing state. (Oct 2000)
- Experience to run government comes from suing most agencies. (Oct 2000)
- Shift power from corporations to consumers. (Oct 2000)
- Attract new voters to build future party. (Oct 2000)
- Focus on broader distribution of power. (Aug 2000)
- Spoiled political system spawns spoiled candidates. (Jul 2000)
- Uses personal income as societal change agent. (Jun 2000)
- Opposes concentration of power & monied interests. (Mar 2000)
- Counter “democracy gap”: raise expectations in politics. (Feb 2000)
- New populism: citizen participation over commercialism. (Feb 2000)
- Expand agenda to voter, worker, consumer, shareholder. (Apr 1996)
- Struggle against commercialism based on priceless things. (Oct 1994)
- Sacrificed personal life because civic work is a joy. (Oct 1994)
- Power corrupts, unless it fears loss of power. (Oct 1994)
- Pushed consumer protection in “Nader’s Raiders”. (Feb 2000)
Green Party
- Vote with your heart if your state is a foregone conclusion. (Nov 2000)
- Waited 16 years; Dems no different than GOP about power. (Nov 2000)
- Goal is 5% of vote, to qualify Greens as a recognized party. (Oct 2000)
- Tactical voting: if Gore leads your state by 9%, vote Nader. (Oct 2000)
- Vote conscience rather than choosing between drab and dreary. (Sep 2000)
- One purpose of campaign is moving Democrats Left. (Jul 2000)
- The DemRep duopoly obstructs citizenship. (Feb 2000)
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Rev. Jesse Jackson on Principles & Values
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- Apologized for calling NYC “Hymietown”. (Jul 1991)
- Was 1988 frontrunner after winning Michigan primary. (Jul 1991)
- Politically progressive: responsibility over victimhood. (Jul 1991)
- Rainbow Coalition: specific groups instead of a melting pot. (Jul 1991)
- My religion obligates me to be political. (Jul 1991)
- Choose the human race over the nuclear race. (Jul 1984)
- Rainbow coalition: Don’t leave anybody out. (Jul 1984)
- America is a patchwork quilt, not all the same texture. (Jul 1984)
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Richard Nixon on Principles & Values
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- Conserve concessions; get something in exchange for each one. (Jul 1997)
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Ronald Reagan on Principles & Values
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- The Teflon President: unburdened & un-blamed. (Dec 2000)
- Cared more about policies than being “Great Communicator”. (Jul 1991)
- Re-election: Morning in America; ship of state realigned. (Oct 1984)
- Survives getting shot; an “excellent physical specimen”. (Mar 1981)
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Ross Perot on Principles & Values
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- Withdrew from 1992 race under mysterious circumstances. (Jul 1996)
- UWSA: Focus on issues & solutions without special interests. (Aug 1995)
- Decided to run for President based on popular desire. (Nov 1992)
- Action, not issues. (Nov 1992)
- Perot campaign 1992: the people are the owner of the country. (Jul 1992)
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Rudy Giuliani on Principles & Values
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- This is not the right time for me to run for office. (May 2000)
- Withdraws from NY Senate race to fight his prostate cancer. (May 2000)
- Rudy discounts Bush’s impact on Senate race. (Mar 2000)
- Campaign theme: Transformation of NYC. (Dec 1999)
- Turned around NYC & made it safe again. (Nov 1999)
- Love and long term attachment needed to represent NY state. (Apr 1999)
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Rush Limbaugh on Principles & Values
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- “New Democrat” really means old liberal social engineer. (Jul 1993)
- Constitution only works in a moral society. (Jul 1993)
- Liberalism poisons the soul and destroys character. (Jul 1993)
- Establishment clause does not preclude school prayer. (Jul 1992)
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Steve Forbes on Principles & Values
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- Withdraws, saying “money well spent”. (Feb 2000)
- ‘New birth of freedom’ applies to all policies. (Jan 2000)
- Political freedom exists only when government is limited. (Nov 1999)
- American dream is to discover & develop our potential. (Nov 1999)
- Self-governance requires moral fabric. (Nov 1999)
- “A new birth of freedom” of schooling, investing, & security. (Oct 1999)
- “Life, liberty, & happiness” are in a particular order. (May 1999)
- American definition of “freedom”. (May 1999)
- For 80 years, we focused on war; now focus at home. (Nov 1995)
- Values and economics are one and the same. (Nov 1995)
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