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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
John B. King on Government Reform
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Rushern Baker on Government Reform
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Maya Cummings on Government Reform
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| Democratic candidate for Maryland governor:
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John Delaney on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
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- Electoral College should not be eliminated. (Jul 2019)
- Nationally televised debates between President and Congress. (Mar 2019)
- End gerrymandering, make Election Day a holiday. (Feb 2019)
- Gerrymandering corrupts our democracy; get rid of system. (May 2018)
- Presidential press briefings are just propaganda sessions. (May 2018)
- Independent redistricting commission to end gerrymandering. (May 2018)
- Extend lobbying ban to 5 years; pass STOCK Act too. (Nov 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 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. (Mar 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Robin Ficker on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- 2016: Helped pass ballot measure for county term limits. (Apr 2020)
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Peter Franchot on Government Reform
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Prohibit Board of Regents from campaign fundraising. (Mar 2006)
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Doug Gansler on Government Reform
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Larry Hogan on Government Reform
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Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender:
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- Just like Trump he refuses to release his tax returns. (Dec 2020)
- nonpartisan redistricting reform to end gerrymandering. (Jan 2019)
- Partisan gerrymandering disenfranchises voters. (Mar 2018)
- Partisan gerrymandering disenfranchises voters. (Mar 2018)
- End partisan gerrymandering; make term limits. (Jan 2018)
- Disallow legislators from drawing their own district lines. (Feb 2017)
- Vetoed restoring voting rights to 40,000 ex-offenders. (Apr 2016)
- Undo restored voting rights to ex-felons. (Apr 2016)
- More transparency, more truthfulness, and tougher ethics. (Nov 2014)
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Ashwani Jain on Government Reform
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Ben Jealous on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- Dual attack: disenfranchisement & Citizens United. (Nov 2018)
- Require federal nonpartisan redistricting. (Nov 2018)
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Kelly M. Schulz on Government Reform
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Voted NO to online voter registration & online voting. (Apr 2013)
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Richard Madaleno on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland:
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- Same-day voter registration & automatic registration at MVA. (Jun 2018)
- Voted YES to online voter registration & online voting. (Apr 2013)
- Prohibit Board of Regents from campaign fundraising. (Mar 2006)
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Thomas Perez on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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- Increase accessible voting centers; end long lines. (Jul 2021)
- Overhaul state unemployment system from ground up. (Jul 2021)
- Open environmental data to fullest extent possible. (Jul 2021)
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Shawn Quinn on Government Reform
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Make voter registration easier. (May 2018)
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Alec Ross on Government Reform
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Senate:
MD 2022: 2022 MD Governor's race
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Tony Campbell on Government Reform
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Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator:
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- No regulation of corporate indirect campaign contributions. (Nov 2018)
- Regulate campaign contributions from corporations and unions. (Jul 2018)
- CC:Appoint strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
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Benjamin Cardin on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- 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 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)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- 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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Richard Douglas on Government Reform
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Donna Edwards on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate candidate:
Click here for 13 full quotes
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
- 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. (Feb 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)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Sam Faddis on Government Reform
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Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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- Stop passing the buck, take responsibility for our problems. (Nov 2015)
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Margaret Flowers on Government Reform
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Green Senate candidate:
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- No religious oaths for public office, juries, or citizenship. (Jul 2014)
- Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2016)
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Chelsea Manning on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator:
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- Government is not helping us; we need to help ourselves. (Jan 2018)
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Michael Steele on Government Reform
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Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.:
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- We know this is all about a fear of black voters. (Mar 2021)
- Biden showed moral courage in criticizing voter suppression. (Mar 2021)
- I have to take money in small increments, in current system. (Oct 2006)
- Declines to sign Voters First Pledge for campaign reform. (Sep 2006)
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Kathy Szeliga on Government Reform
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Voted NO to online voter registration & online voting. (Apr 2013)
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Chris Van Hollen on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
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- Do everything we can to make it easier to vote. (Sep 2015)
- 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)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored DISCLOSE Act: ban political donations from Big Oil. (Apr 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Sponsored disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored 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)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Arvin Vohra on Government Reform
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Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair:
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- Make voter registration easier for Libertarians. (Mar 2018)
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Anthony Brown on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Prohibit Board of Regents from campaign fundraising. (Mar 2006)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Elijah Cummings on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-7):
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- Trump must provide proof that he donates all foreign profits. (Mar 2018)
- 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)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Leader of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- 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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John Delaney on Government Reform
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Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6:
Click here for 13 full quotes
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- Electoral College should not be eliminated. (Jul 2019)
- Nationally televised debates between President and Congress. (Mar 2019)
- End gerrymandering, make Election Day a holiday. (Feb 2019)
- Gerrymandering corrupts our democracy; get rid of system. (May 2018)
- Presidential press briefings are just propaganda sessions. (May 2018)
- Independent redistricting commission to end gerrymandering. (May 2018)
- Extend lobbying ban to 5 years; pass STOCK Act too. (Nov 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 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. (Mar 2015)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
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Andy Harris on Government Reform
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Republican (District 1):
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
- No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
- Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
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Steny Hoyer on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-5):
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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)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- 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)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Jamie Raskin on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Restore the voting rights of ex-felons. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES to online voter registration & online voting. (Apr 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2018)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
- Trump obstructed Congress by ignoring every subpoena. (Dec 2019)
- Trump mistakes himself for a monarch. (Dec 2019)
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Dutch Ruppersberger on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-2):
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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)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
- Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (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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John Sarbanes on Government Reform
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Democrat:
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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)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (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. (Mar 2014)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
- No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
- Sponsored establishing "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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David Trone on Government Reform
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Citizen's United must be overturned; we need transparency. (Oct 2018)
- PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
- Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Robert Ehrlich on Government Reform
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Republican Governor and Senate Challenger:
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- Let Board of Regents engage in campaign fundraising. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO 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)
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Martin O`Malley on Government Reform
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Democratic Presidential candidate:
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- Partisan gerrymandering was my purpose; Supreme Court agrees. (Mar 2018)
- Fair Campaign Financing Act for gubernatorial elections. (Feb 2015)
- Every Marylander should have the right to cast their vote. (Apr 2013)
- Implement a system of open and transparent administration. (Jan 2007)
- Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
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Ian Schlakman on Government Reform
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Green Party candidate for President 2010:
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- Make voter registration easier. (Aug 2018)
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Barbara Mikulski on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- 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 NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
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Donna Edwards on Government Reform
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4):
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- Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Member of House Committee on Ethics. (Mar 2011)
- 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. (Feb 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)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Chris Van Hollen on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-8):
Click here for 27 full quotes
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- Do everything we can to make it easier to vote. (Sep 2015)
- 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)
- Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Sponsored DISCLOSE Act: ban political donations from Big Oil. (Apr 2010)
- Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
- Sponsored disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
- Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored 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)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
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Parris Glendening on Government Reform
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Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002):
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- Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Government Reform
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Democratic Challenger 2002:
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- $20 million revolving loan fund for fire volunteers. (May 2002)
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E.J. Pipkin on Government Reform
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| 2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator:
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William Capps on Government Reform
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Campaign spending reform is a trumped-up issue. (Oct 2011)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
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Robert Ehrlich on Government Reform
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Republican (District 2):
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- Let Board of Regents engage in campaign fundraising. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO 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)
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Wayne Gilchrest on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (MD-1):
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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 YES 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)
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Frank Kratovil on Government Reform
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
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Kweisi Mfume on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Supports same-day registration for voting. (Feb 2006)
- Supports publicly funded political campaigns. (Feb 2006)
- No limits on PAC contributions to campaigns. (Nov 2004)
- Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Connie Morella on Government Reform
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Republican (District 8):
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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)
- 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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Paul Sarbanes on Government Reform
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Democratic Sr Senator (MD):
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- 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 NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
- Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
- Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
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Corrogan Vaughn on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Fund federal campaigns with tax dollars. (Nov 2008)
- Performed socially & politically via faith-based communities. (Aug 2007)
- Support on-line voter registration & on-line voting. (Nov 2000)
- No term limits for members of Congress. (Nov 2000)
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Daniel Vovak on Government Reform
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Republican challenger:
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- Undecided on campaign finance reform. (Jul 2006)
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Eric Wargotz on Government Reform
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Fewer laws, greater liberty: support term limits. (Jul 2010)
- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
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Albert Wynn on Government Reform
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Democratic Representative (MD-4):
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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 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 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)
- Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
- Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
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Kevin Zeese on Government Reform
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Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger:
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- Supports Instant Runoff Voting; and verified paper ballots. (Jun 2006)
- Voters need more choice than the two old parties. (Jun 2006)
- Supports clean money campaigns and other election reforms. (Jun 2006)
- Impeach Bush & Cheney for lying about Iraq. (Jan 2006)
- Doubt about election results weakens democracy. (Jan 2006)
- Require a paper record for computerized voting. (Jan 2006)
- Supports IRV, debates, & same day registration. (Jan 2006)
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Roscoe Bartlett on Government Reform
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Republican Representative (MD-6):
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- Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
- Voted NO 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 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 YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
- Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
- Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
- Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
- Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)
- Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
- Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
- 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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Dan Bongino on Government Reform
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Republican Challenger:
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- Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
- Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
- Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
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Benjamin Cardin on Government Reform
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Democratic Jr Senator (MD):
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- 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 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)
- Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
- Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
- Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
- Statehood for the District of Columbia. (May 2017)
- Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
- Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2017)
- 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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Kweisi Mfume on Government Reform
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Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative:
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- Supports same-day registration for voting. (Feb 2006)
- Supports publicly funded political campaigns. (Feb 2006)
- No limits on PAC contributions to campaigns. (Nov 2004)
- Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
- Pro-CFR, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Rob Sobhani on Government Reform
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Independent Challenger:
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- Public service shouldn't be a life-long career; 2-term limit. (Oct 2012)
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