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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danny Drew on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Utah needs someone who is not beholden to PACs. (Jul 2017)
- Big campaign donations are the tip of the iceberg. (Apr 2017)
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Tom Foley on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- AdWatch: Complains about ethics, but was fined for PAC. (Jan 2014)
- Electoral system is gamed by insiders; citizens lose trust. (Dec 2013)
- Allowing $10 ,000 lobbyist contributions is a step backward. (Dec 2013)
- Restrict state contractors donations to political parties. (Dec 2013)
- 2010: criticized public campaign financing; 2014: accepts it. (Nov 2013)
- Reduce the cost and size of state government. (Oct 2010)
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Ned Lamont on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Easier absentee ballots, early voting should be permanent. (Jan 2021)
- Earmarks should be outlawed as lobbyist over-influence. (Jul 2006)
- Supports cap on campaign spending and public financing. (Apr 2006)
- Bridge-to-nowhere symptomatic of governing by lobbyists. (Apr 2006)
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Mark Lauretti on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- Opposed publicly finance campaigns, but will participate. (Jan 2014)
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Peter Lumaj on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- Peter's Plan: require voter ID; end same-day registration. (Jul 2014)
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Dan Malloy on Government Reform
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Democratic Governor:
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- Cut state agencies by 28% and cut state workforce by 9%. (Jan 2017)
- Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). (Jun 2014)
- Require state government to use GAAP accounting principles. (Jan 2011)
- Bring federal money back to Connecticut programs. (Nov 2010)
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Prasad Srinivasan on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). (May 2014)
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Bob Stefanowski on Government Reform
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| Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut:
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Joe Visconti on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- State & feds should pay for construction inspection failures. (May 2017)
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David Walker on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Constitution State should call for Constitutional Convention. (Jul 2014)
- Lifetime ban from government if guilty of public corruption. (Jul 2014)
- Support local non-profits to take over social services. (Jul 2014)
- Eliminate egregious loopholes in state campaign finance law. (Jul 2014)
- Constitutional Amendment to limit campaign finance. (Mar 2012)
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Senate:
CT 2022: 2022 CT Governor's race
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Ann-Marie Adams on Government Reform
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| Democratic candidate for Connecticut U. S. Senate:
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Matthew Corey on Government Reform
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Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator:
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- Don't regulate union/corporate campaign contributions. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Foley on Government Reform
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Wirhdrawn Republican Senate candidate:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- AdWatch: Complains about ethics, but was fined for PAC. (Jan 2014)
- Electoral system is gamed by insiders; citizens lose trust. (Dec 2013)
- Allowing $10 ,000 lobbyist contributions is a step backward. (Dec 2013)
- Restrict state contractors donations to political parties. (Dec 2013)
- 2010: criticized public campaign financing; 2014: accepts it. (Nov 2013)
- Reduce the cost and size of state government. (Oct 2010)
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Chris Murphy on Government Reform
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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August Wolf on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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House:
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Joe Courtney on Government Reform
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Democrat:
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jul 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Rosa DeLauro on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CT-3):
Click here for 24 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Elizabeth Esty on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 5):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Mar 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
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Jahana Hayes on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jim Himes on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 4):
Click here for 12 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Mar 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Russia interfered with 2016 election, not Ukraine. (Dec 2019)
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John Larson on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (CT-1):
Click here for 26 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jan 2013)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
- No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Larry Kudlow on Government Reform
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| Former Council of Economic Advisers:
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Linda McMahon on Government Reform
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Former Small Business Administration:
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- 2000: Initiated non-partisan voter-registration campaign. (Aug 2010)
- No PAC money; small donations only. (Nov 2009)
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Jodi Rell on Government Reform
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Republican CT Governor:
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- Ban on campaign cash from special interests. (Sep 2006)
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Jack Orchulli on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- Vows No Special Interest Money. (Jul 2004)
- Won’t accept a dime of special interest money. (Jun 2004)
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John Rowland on Government Reform
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2004):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Gary Franks on Government Reform
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Government Reform
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Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Miriam Masullo on Government Reform
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Campaign donations: No dollar limits and full disclosure. (Aug 2004)
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Rob Simmons on Government Reform
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Public trust means no public office for private gain. (Dec 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Chris Dodd on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (CT):
Click here for 21 full quotes
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- Reform the current system that locks up two million in jail. (Oct 2007)
- It’s not who funds you, but how you vote that matters. (Aug 2007)
- Creation of DHS was not a good idea; it’s far too large. (Aug 2007)
- Proud to have introduced the “Help America Vote Act”. (Jul 2007)
- Supports public campaign finance, despite personal history. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Sponsored resolution rejecting photo ID for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Sam Gejdenson on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Government Reform
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Republican (District 6):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Government Reform
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Barbara Kennelly on Government Reform
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| Democrat (retired 1998) (District 1):
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Ned Lamont on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger:
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Easier absentee ballots, early voting should be permanent. (Jan 2021)
- Earmarks should be outlawed as lobbyist over-influence. (Jul 2006)
- Supports cap on campaign spending and public financing. (Apr 2006)
- Bridge-to-nowhere symptomatic of governing by lobbyists. (Apr 2006)
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Joseph Lieberman on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (CT, retiring 2012), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004:
Click here for 24 full quotes
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- Public has right to know candidate’s personal income taxes. (Jul 2006)
- Earmarks are great for Connecticut. (Jul 2006)
- Tort law is an out-of-control lottery. (Oct 2002)
- Term limits result in weak government that governs poorly. (May 2000)
- Instead of “Is it legal?” pols should ask “Is it right?”. (May 2000)
- Using opponent’s personal details is wrong. (May 2000)
- Preserve the independent counsel law, with limits. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
- Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
- Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
- Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
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Jim Maloney on Government Reform
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Democrat (retired) (District 5):
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
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Chris Murphy on Government Reform
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Alan Schlesinger on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Public campaign financing; but no PAC contributions. (Oct 2006)
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Christopher Shays on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
Click here for 19 full quotes
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- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Sponsored bill subjecting 527s to political committee rules. (Feb 2005)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Rob Simmons on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Public trust means no public office for private gain. (Dec 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Richard Blumenthal on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator:
Click here for 7 full quotes
OR click here for Richard Blumenthal on other issues.
- I have never walked away from a fight against the public. (Mar 2010)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Susan Bysiewicz on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger (Lost primary):
Click here for 3 full quotes
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- Repeal Citizens United; end loopholes for special interests. (May 2012)
- Public financing for federal elections. (May 2012)
- Open primaries & public financing for state elections. (Jul 2011)
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Dan Carter on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Senate:
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Democrats do nothing but raise campaign cash for re-election. (Aug 2016)
- Fully fund the Citizens' Election Fund (public finance). (May 2014)
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John Flynn on Government Reform
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| Republican Challenger:
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Linda McMahon on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Linda McMahon on other issues.
- 2000: Initiated non-partisan voter-registration campaign. (Aug 2010)
- No PAC money; small donations only. (Nov 2009)
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Christopher Shays on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
Click here for 19 full quotes
OR click here for Christopher Shays on other issues.
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Supports Shays-Meehan Campaign Finance Reform. (Jul 2001)
- Sponsored bill subjecting 527s to political committee rules. (Feb 2005)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Restrict campaign donations from foreigners or 3rd parties. (May 1999)
- Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
- Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
- Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
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Joe Visconti on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
Click here for the full quote
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- State & feds should pay for construction inspection failures. (May 2017)
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