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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Danielle Allen on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Danielle Allen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charlie Baker on Free Trade
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charlie Baker on other issues.
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Don Berwick on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Don Berwick on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sonia Chang-Diaz on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Sonia Chang-Diaz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Martha Coakley on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger : Click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Geoff Diehl on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Downing on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Ben Downing on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Gonzalez on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Jay Gonzalez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jesse Gordon on Free Trade
Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jesse Gordon on other issues.
  • Include labor & environmental standards in trade agreements. (Jul 2017)
Lawrence Lessig on Free Trade
Democrat for President: Click here for Lawrence Lessig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Massie on Free Trade
Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor: Click here for Bob Massie on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Menino on Free Trade
Mayor of Boston: Click here for Tom Menino on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Seth Moulton on Free Trade
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.
  • Deals must help Americans & protect intellectual property. (Jul 2019)
  • China steps in when US doesn't lead on trade deals. (Jul 2019)
  • Use tariffs to crack down on certain countries. (Jul 2019)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Deval Patrick on Free Trade
Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Deval Patrick on other issues.
  • Deeper trade ties between U.S. and China. (Dec 2019)
  • New airports open our doors to new markets. (Jan 2014)
Karyn Polito on Free Trade
Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karyn Polito on other issues.
  • Voted NO on International Trade Council to promote exports. (Jan 2004)
Richard Tisei on Free Trade
Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.
  • Voted YES on International Trade Council to promote exports. (Jan 2004)
Marty Walsh on Free Trade
Secretary of Labor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marty Walsh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on International Trade Council to promote exports. (Jan 2004)
Setti Warren on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.
  • Fair Trade based on labor & environmental standards. (Jul 2011)
Dan Wolf on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Dan Wolf on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MA 2020: 2020 MA Senatorial race

Shiva Ayyadurai on Free Trade
Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for Shiva Ayyadurai on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Martha Coakley on Free Trade
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Geoff Diehl on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gabriel Gomez on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for Gabriel Gomez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Herr on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Brian Herr on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Kennedy III on Free Trade
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
John Kingston on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for John Kingston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Beth Lindstrom on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for Beth Lindstrom on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shannon Liss-Riordan on Free Trade
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Shannon Liss-Riordan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Markey on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Kevin O`Connor on Free Trade
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin O`Connor on other issues.
  • America first means robust free trade. (Oct 2020)
Bruce Skarin on Free Trade
Independent Challenger: Click here for Bruce Skarin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Heidi Wellman on Free Trade
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heidi Wellman on other issues.
  • Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2018)

House:

Michael Capuano on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano on other issues.
  • Fair trade rather than simply free trade. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 41% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Katherine Clark on Free Trade
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Clark on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Bill Keating on Free Trade
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Keating on other issues.
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Joe Kennedy III on Free Trade
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
Jim McGovern on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-3): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Jim McGovern on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 39% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Seth Moulton on Free Trade
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.
  • Deals must help Americans & protect intellectual property. (Jul 2019)
  • China steps in when US doesn't lead on trade deals. (Jul 2019)
  • Use tariffs to crack down on certain countries. (Jul 2019)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Richard Neal on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-2): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Richard Neal on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Ayanna Pressley on Free Trade
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Ayanna Pressley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Tierney on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Richard Tisei on Free Trade
Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.
  • Voted YES on International Trade Council to promote exports. (Jan 2004)
Lori Trahan on Free Trade
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lori Trahan on other issues.
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
Niki Tsongas on Free Trade
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Steve Grossman on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Steve Grossman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Warren Tolman on Free Trade
2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for Warren Tolman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Weld on Free Trade
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Weld on other issues.
  • Rejoin TPP in a heartbeat: beachhead against China. (Sep 2019)
  • Return to free trade; tariffs counterproductive. (Feb 2019)
  • Tariffs in 1920s croaked the world economy. (Jun 2016)
  • Despite being Libertarian VP, still interested in free trade. (May 2016)
Elizabeth Warren on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Warren on other issues.
  • USMCA makes things somewhat better for workers. (Feb 2020)
  • China trade deal will help farmers, then work to improve it. (Jan 2020)
  • Multinational corporations have no loyalty to America. (Oct 2019)
  • Countries want to trade with us; so push for human rights. (Oct 2019)
  • Giant corporations set our trade policy; add in activists. (Sep 2019)
  • Everybody wants access to American market; so leverage China. (Sep 2019)
  • Climate adjustment fee on imports based on carbon use. (Sep 2019)
  • NAFTA 2.0 is about Big Pharma extending exclusive profits. (Jul 2019)
  • Trade policy written by corporations to help corporations. (Jul 2019)
  • Having workers in trade negotiations is not extreme. (Jul 2019)
  • We need to do trading deals differently & help workers. (Mar 2019)
  • We need allies to stand up to China on trade issues. (Mar 2019)
  • Alternative to bad trade deals is not to shut down all trade. (Apr 2017)
  • Why can corporations sue on trade deals, but workers can't? (Apr 2017)
  • Middle-class are angry at trade deals. (Apr 2017)
  • Strong export economy means influence around the world. (Jul 2016)
  • Key is fair, enforceable agreements that protect workers. (Jun 2015)
  • Against a Pacific Trade Deal that only works for rich. (Apr 2015)
  • Make trade deals transparent, even if that causes opposition. (Nov 2014)
  • Trade deals are Christmas gifts for big corporations. (Nov 2014)
  • No secrecy in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. (Aug 2014)
  • Make things & sell things to the rest of the world. (Dec 2011)
  • Fair trade respecting worker rights and environment. (Sep 2011)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Steve Lynch on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-9): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Steve Lynch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Rated 40% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
Ed Markey on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
  • Declare Turkish rebar subject to anti-dumping duties. (Apr 2014)
  • Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Jan 2020)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Tom Birmingham on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Celucci on Free Trade
Former Republican Governor (1999-2001): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues.
  • Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
  • More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
Chris Gabrieli on Free Trade
Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kerry Healey on Free Trade
Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for Kerry Healey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carla Howell on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carla Howell on other issues.
  • Let goods cross borders freely and troops won’t have to. (Sep 2000)
  • Allow open trade with China. (Jan 2000)
Christy Mihos on Free Trade
Former Independent Challenger 2006: Click here for Christy Mihos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shannon O'Brien on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Reich on Free Trade
Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues.
  • Free trade isn't opposite of protectionism; it's political. (May 2016)
  • NAFTA would be better with labor & environment standards. (Jun 2008)
  • Stockpile vital materials rather than subsidizing industries. (May 2002)
  • MA should compete by being productive, not cheap. (Jan 2002)
  • Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers. (Oct 2001)
  • Isolationists & xenophobes misguided on trade & immigration. (Jan 2001)
  • Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases. (May 2000)
  • Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs. (Dec 1999)
  • Urges worldwide campaign against child labor. (Jun 1996)
  • Globalization means less focus on Nation and more on People. (Feb 1992)
  • Post-WWII global capitalism was history's greatest growth. (Feb 1992)
  • Dumping no different than competitive pricing. (Feb 1992)
  • Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected. (Apr 2000)
Tom Reilly on Free Trade
Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for Tom Reilly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mitt Romney on Free Trade
Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.
  • Huge opportunity in Latin America; focus there, not China. (Oct 2012)
  • China wants a stable world too; we can partner with them. (Oct 2012)
  • China is winning in the trade war right now. (Oct 2012)
  • Make sure people we trade with play by the rules. (Oct 2012)
  • Open new markets to grow; but also enforce fair trade. (Feb 2012)
  • China's steel dumping forced US mills to close. (Jan 2012)
  • We have to open up markets to America's goods. (Jan 2012)
  • If America fails to protect against China, we'll be eclipsed. (Nov 2011)
  • Trade with China only if they follow international rules. (Nov 2011)
  • Go to WTO about China; we're already in a trade war. (Nov 2011)
  • China is a currency manipulator; go after them for cheating. (Oct 2011)
  • China doesn't want to have a trade war; so push hard. (Oct 2011)
  • Trade is good for the nation, but not good for everybody. (Mar 2010)
  • Protectionism stifles productivity, under Bush AND Obama. (Mar 2010)
  • Re-negotiate trade deals with China and other countries. (Dec 2007)
  • Open up markets to American goods and services. (Oct 2007)
  • Businesspeople should negotiate trade, not politicians. (Oct 2007)
  • Emergence of Asia is an opportunity for trade and commerce. (Dec 2006)
  • Declined state commitment to CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
  • Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
Grace Ross on Free Trade
Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for Grace Ross on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jane Swift on Free Trade
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues.
  • Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
Peter Blute on Free Trade
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenneth Chase on Free Trade
Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues.
  • Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Sep 2006)
Joe Kennedy on Free Trade
Democrat (until 1999) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Kennedy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Marty Meehan on Free Trade
Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 60% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
Joe Moakley on Free Trade
Democrat (until 2001) (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
Peter Torkildsen on Free Trade
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Beatty on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Beatty on other issues.
  • Protect jobs for American citizens. (Aug 2008)
Michael Capuano on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano on other issues.
  • Fair trade rather than simply free trade. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 41% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Bill Delahunt on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-10): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Delahunt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 47% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
Barney Frank on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Barney Frank on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Ted Kennedy on Free Trade
Democratic Sr Senator (MA): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ted Kennedy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Rated 25% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Paul Kirk on Free Trade
Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009): Click here for Paul Kirk on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Macdonald on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues.
  • Free trade encourages economic growth abroad. (Feb 2006)
Bob Massie on Free Trade
Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for Bob Massie on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed O`Reilly on Free Trade
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed O`Reilly on other issues.
  • Free trade is a misnomer. (May 2007)
Jim Ogonowski on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Olver on Free Trade
Democratic Representative (MA-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Olver on other issues.
  • Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 31% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
  • Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
  • Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
  • Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
  • No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)
Stephen Pagliuca on Free Trade
Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stephen Pagliuca on other issues.
  • US government is largest venture capitalist in the world. (Nov 2009)
Jack Robinson on Free Trade
Republican Challenger for Senate (MA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Robinson on other issues.
  • Admit both China and Taiwan into WTO. (Jul 2000)
Kevin Scott on Free Trade
Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues.
  • Foster exports for free and fair trade. (Jan 2006)
Bob Underwood on Free Trade
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Underwood on other issues.
  • End free trade as it is now; it isn’t free. (Aug 2008)
Setti Warren on Free Trade
Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.
  • Fair Trade based on labor & environmental standards. (Jul 2011)
Jake Auchincloss on Free Trade
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jake Auchincloss on other issues.
Mo Cowan on Free Trade
Democratic Appointee: Click here for Mo Cowan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe L. Kennedy on Free Trade
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for Joe L. Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Kerry on Free Trade
Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President: Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for John Kerry on other issues.
  • 2004: "Benedict Arnold CEOs" profit from outsourcing. (Aug 2008)
  • All new trade must include labor and environmental standards. (Jan 2004)
  • Dean’s trade policy is protectionist. (Sep 2003)
  • FTAA needs more labor and environmental standards. (Sep 2003)
  • Fix NAFTA-canceling it would be disastrous. (Sep 2003)
  • Capitalism and democracy go hand in hand. (May 2003)
  • Crime got globalized along with all other globalizations. (Jun 1998)
  • Only multilateral actions will pressure China on free trade. (Jun 1998)

    Voting Record
  • Veto FTAA and CAFTA until they have stronger standards. (Jan 2004)
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Build a rule-based global trading system. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 33% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
  • Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
Alan Khazei on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Khazei on Free Trade
Democratic (District 4): Click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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