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Mitt Romney: An Inside Look, by R.B. Scott


The Real Romney, by Kranish & Helman


Newt! Leader of the Second American Revolution, by Dick Williams


Going Rogue, by Sarah Palin


America by Heart, by Sarah Palin


It Takes a Family, by Rick Santorum (April 30, 2006)


A Mormon in the White House, by Hugh Hewitt


Freedom Under Siege, by Ron Paul


Core of Conviction, by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, MN)


They Think You're Stupid, by Herman Cain (May 31, 2005)


Lessons Learned the Hard Way, by Newt Gingrich


A Senator Speaks Out, by Rick Santorum (June 8, 2005)


Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure


Mitt Romney: The Man, His Values and His Vision, by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field


Liberty Defined, by Ron Paul (April 19, 2011)


Kids Who Kill, by Mike Huckabee


Game Change, by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin


CEO of SELF, by Herman Cain


America's Mayor, America's President?, by Robert Polner


Agenda For America, by Gov. Haley Barbour (R, MS)


Washington Post, "The Fact Checker"


Winning the Future, by Newt Gingrich


To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine, by Newt Gingrich


The Tea Party: A Brief History, by R. Formisano


Where the Right Went Wrong, by Pat Buchanan


Rediscovering God in America, by Newt Gingrich


Sarah Palin: A New Kind of Leader by Joe Hilley


Paperback: Romney/Paul/Santorum/Gingrich side-by-side, by Jesse Gordon of OnTheIssues.org


On My Honor, by Rick Perry


No Apology, by Gov. Mitt Romney


A Nation Like No Other, by Newt Gingrich


The Myth of a Maverick, by Matt Welch


Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal


Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee


Courage and Consequence, by Karl Rove


Character Makes a Difference, by Mike Huckabee


Character IS the Issue, by Mike Huckabee


The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump


Survey of 2012 Presidential contenders' campaign websites


Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009


Survey of 2006 House campaign websites

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Rocky Anderson on Civil Rights
Justice Party challenger for President; former mayor of Salt Lake City
Click here for 6 full quotes by Rocky Anderson OR click here for Rocky Anderson on other issues.
  • Lilly Ledbetter was a great beginning; now enforce it. (Oct 2012)
  • Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally. (Feb 2012)
  • Require companies to hire more women & minorities. (Feb 2012)
  • Same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Feb 2012)
  • Extend city health benefits to unmarried same-sex partners. (Nov 2005)
  • Equal rights for gays and lesbians. (Dec 1997)
Andre Barnett on Civil Rights
Reform Party nominee for President
Click here for 2 full quotes by Andre Barnett OR click here for Andre Barnett on other issues.
  • Opposes requiring companies to hire more women & minorities. (Jan 2012)
  • Opposes same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Jan 2012)
Roseanne Barr on Civil Rights
Peace and Freedom Party nominee for President
Click here for 4 full quotes by Roseanne Barr OR click here for Roseanne Barr on other issues.
  • Require companies to hire more women & minorities2. (Sep 2012)
  • Support same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Sep 2012)
  • Laws should not restrict people on whom they can love. (Aug 2012)
  • Racial profiling is not American. (Aug 2012)
Joe Biden on Civil Rights
Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)
Click here for 25 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • I'm "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage. (May 2012)
  • 1976: Opposed school busing to combat segregation. (Oct 2010)
  • Inalienable rights cannot be denied by any majority. (Oct 2010)
  • 1987 Biden Report: Reject Bork; he'd roll back civil rights. (Nov 2009)
  • No on gay marriage; yes on equal treatment. (Oct 2008)
  • 1968: Wilmington riots failed at conversation between races. (Jul 2007)
  • Nobody asks if you’re gay in a foxhole. (Jun 2007)
  • Civil unions ok; gay marriage is probably inevitable. (Apr 2007)

    Voting Record
  • 1978: opposed busing except for gov’t-intended segregation. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
  • Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
  • Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
  • Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Hillary Clinton on Civil Rights
Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)
Click here for 54 full quotes by Hillary Clinton OR click here for 3 older headlines OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • 1998: Hillary predicted female President in near future. (Oct 2007)
  • 1962: met MLK Jr. preaching a sermon in Chicago. (Jul 2007)
  • We’ve come a long way on race, but we have a long way to go. (Jun 2007)
  • 1995: Politely criticized China’s human rights. (Jun 2007)
  • Developmental thread: tragedy of race must be made right. (Jun 2007)
  • Pushing for privacy bill of rights. (Jun 2006)
  • 1972: Worked with Edelman on school desegregation in South. (Nov 2003)
  • Professional woman AND hostess; feminist AND traditionalist. (Nov 2003)
  • Apologize for slavery, but concentrate on civil rights now. (Oct 2000)
  • Crack down on sex trafficking of women and girls. (Jan 2000)
  • Human rights are women’s rights. (Jan 2000)
  • Women’s rights are human rights. (Dec 1999)
  • Support National Endowment for the Arts. (Feb 1997)
  • Sex selection, prostitution & war rape: human rights issues. (Sep 1995)

    Affirmative Action
  • OpEd: "18 million cracks" meant "lingering sexism". (Aug 2009)
  • Heads movement of women looking to America's true promise. (Aug 2009)
  • Equal pay is not yet equal. (Jan 2008)
  • MLK recognized that working within the system was necessary. (Jan 2008)
  • Compiled “Handbook on Legal Rights for Arkansas Women”. (Nov 2007)
  • Hillary wanted Bill’s cabinet to “Look Like America”. (Oct 2007)
  • Founded Vital Voices Initiative with Madeleine Albright. (Sep 2007)
  • 1965: brought black classmates to all-white church. (Jul 2007)
  • 1988: Instituted gender diversity Report Card within ABA. (Jun 2007)
  • Create a pipeline for more women in leadership. (Oct 2005)
  • Argued with Bill Clinton about diluting affirmative action. (Oct 2005)
  • First chair of ABA Commission on Women and the Profession. (Aug 1999)
  • Raised issues of gender compensation gap at 1970s Rose Law. (Nov 1997)
  • Affirmative living: involve entire village against racism. (Sep 1996)

    Gay Rights
  • Telling kids about gay couples is parental discretion. (Sep 2007)
  • Positive about civil unions, with full equality of benefits. (Aug 2007)
  • Let states decide gay marriage; they’re ahead of feds. (Aug 2007)
  • GLBT progress since 2000, when I marched in gay pride parade. (Aug 2007)
  • Supports DOMA, which Bill Clinton signed. (Jul 2007)
  • Don’t ask don’t tell was an important transition step. (Jun 2007)
  • 2004:defended traditional marriage; 2006:voted for same-sex. (May 2007)
  • Federal Marriage Amendment would be terrible step backwards. (Oct 2006)
  • Gay soldiers need to shoot straight, not be straight. (Nov 2003)
  • End hate crimes and other intolerance. (Sep 2000)
  • Gays deserve domestic partnership benefits. (Feb 2000)
  • Military service based on conduct, not sexual orientation. (Dec 1999)

    Voting Record
  • Co-sponsored bill to criminalize flag-burning. (Jan 2010)
  • Op-ed: Voted no on flag-burning to build centrist credential. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
  • Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 96% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
  • Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Newt Gingrich on Civil Rights
Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House
Click here for 16 full quotes by Newt Gingrich OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • Loyalty test for everyone, not just for Muslims. (Aug 2011)
  • I helped author DOMA; if it fails, amend Constitution. (Jun 2011)
  • Army & Marines wanted Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell. (Jun 2011)
  • Stop forcing same-sex marriage on religious organizations. (Jun 2011)
  • Helped oust Iowa justices who approved same-sex marriage. (May 2011)
  • Repeal hate speech legislation including campus speech codes. (May 2010)
  • ACLU lawsuits designed to drain resources of Boy Scouts. (Feb 2008)
  • Five justices banned school prayer against American majority. (Dec 2006)
  • Foreign opinion has no relevance to US same-sex marriage. (Oct 2005)
  • Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Nov 1998)
  • ACLU has become eccentric and destructive. (Jul 1998)
  • NEA includes most bizarre & extreme misuse of tax funds. (Jul 1998)
  • 1968: Led college protest over suppressing racy newspaper. (Jun 1995)
  • America is multi-ethnic but not multi-cultural. (Jun 1995)
  • Affirmative action OK individually, but not by group. (Jun 1995)
  • Half-sister, a lesbian lobbyist: "Newt promotes tolerance". (Jun 1995)
Virgil Goode on Civil Rights
Constitution Party presidential nominee; former Republican Representative (VA-5)
Click here for 17 full quotes by Virgil Goode OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • Equal pay for equal work, regardless of sex. (Oct 2012)
  • On affirmative action: fairness, but not quotas. (May 2012)
  • No same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (May 2012)
  • No gay marriage; no gay civil unions. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Gary Johnson on Civil Rights
Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Gary Johnson OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Supports separation of religion and state. (Aug 2011)
  • Prostitution is safer when legal and regulated. (Jun 2011)
  • I support gay unions; government out of marriage business. (Apr 2011)
  • Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
Barack Obama on Civil Rights
Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)
Click here for 69 full quotes by Barack Obama OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • Constitution stained by nation's original sin of slavery. (Nov 2010)
  • 2008 speech on race expedited by Rev. Wright fiasco. (Jan 2010)
  • Balance isolation & engagement for international rights. (Dec 2009)
  • OpEd: Not the seed of civil rights, but the flower. (Aug 2008)
  • Admired repeated acts of "self-creation" by Malcolm X. (Aug 2008)
  • Has stood together with Latino leaders for last 20 years. (Jun 2008)
  • People want to move beyond our divisions. (Jan 2008)
  • 2004 DNC speech merged “heritage” with “diversity”. (Dec 2007)
  • The politics of fear undermines basic civil liberties. (Oct 2007)
  • 1980s boss predicted Obama would be heir to MLK’s voice. (Aug 2007)
  • Racial equality good for America as a whole. (Jun 2007)
  • Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not the state house. (Apr 2007)
  • Muslim heritage gives Obama unique influence in Muslim world. (Oct 2006)
  • No black or white America--just United States of America. (Oct 2006)
  • Forthright on racial issues and on his civil rights history. (Jul 2004)
  • Defend freedom and equality under law. (May 2004)
  • Politicians: don’t use religion to insulate from criticism. (Apr 2004)
  • Miscegenation a felony in 1960 when Obamas practiced it. (Aug 1996)
  • The civil rights movement was a success. (Aug 1996)

    Affirmative Action
  • I benefited from affirmative action in my academic career. (Oct 2011)
  • Many black disparities can be traced to legacy of Jim Crow. (Jan 2009)
  • Keep the promise of equal pay for an equal day’s work. (Aug 2008)
  • Past discrimination affects future generations. (Jul 2008)
  • Apply affirmative action to poor white college applicants. (Apr 2008)
  • Community organizing continues the civil rights movement. (Apr 2008)
  • Legalized discrimination meant blacks could not amass wealth. (Mar 2008)
  • Fight job discrimination to give women equal footing at jobs. (Feb 2008)
  • Remove discriminatory barriers to the right to vote. (Feb 2008)
  • Benefited from affirmative action but overcame via merit. (Dec 2007)
  • Include class-based affirmative action with race-based. (Oct 2007)
  • Better enforce women’s pay equity via Equal Pay Act. (Aug 2007)
  • Blacks should infiltrate mainstream to affect change. (Aug 2007)
  • Commitment to diversity by CEOs is advisable. (Mar 2007)
  • African-Americans vote Democratic because of issue stances. (Jul 2004)
  • Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Jul 1998)

    Gay Rights
  • Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. (May 2012)
  • No federal laws should hinder state-based same-sex marriage. (May 2012)
  • Opposes CA Prop. 8, one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2008)
  • Hate crimes related to the immigration issue is unacceptable. (Feb 2008)
  • Being gay or lesbian is not a choice. (Nov 2007)
  • Decisions about marriage should be left to the states. (Oct 2007)
  • Homosexuality no more immoral than heterosexuality. (Oct 2007)
  • Ok to expose 6-year-olds to gay couples; they know already. (Sep 2007)
  • Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands? (Aug 2007)
  • We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions. (Aug 2007)
  • Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church. (Aug 2007)
  • Disentangle gay rights from the word “marriage”. (Aug 2007)
  • Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights. (Aug 2007)
  • Gay rights movement is somewhat like civil rights movement. (Aug 2007)
  • Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage. (Jul 2007)
  • Pass ENDA and expand hate crime legislation. (Mar 2007)
  • Opposed 1996 Illinois DOMA bill. (Mar 2007)
  • Supports health benefits for gay civil partners. (Oct 2006)
  • Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality. (Oct 2006)
  • Marriage not a human right; non-discrimination is. (Oct 2004)
  • Gays should not face discrimination but should not marry. (Oct 2004)
  • Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Jul 1998)

    Voting Record
  • Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  • Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
  • Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
  • Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
Sarah Palin on Civil Rights
Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President
Click here for 28 full quotes by Sarah Palin OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • Women's movement was "seat at table"; now "control table". (Nov 2010)
  • I am a feminist, and grateful beneficiary of Title IX. (Nov 2010)
  • Slavery in Constitution was a lasting shame for a century. (Nov 2010)
  • America follows faith in how we treat special needs kids. (Nov 2010)
  • 2008: Increased McCain's popularity among women by 20%. (Jan 2010)
  • College roommate openly lives in same-sex marriage. (Nov 2009)
  • Respected court ruling allowing same-sex state benefits. (Nov 2009)
  • Criticism of $150K wardrobe was deliberately sexist. (Nov 2009)
  • Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (Nov 2009)
  • First female mayor of Wasilla; first female governor of AK. (Oct 2008)
  • Non-support of anything but traditional marriage. (Oct 2008)
  • I’m a feminist; equal rights for women. (Sep 2008)
  • Equal pay for equal work; but not Ledbetter Act. (Sep 2008)
  • Hillary put 18 million cracks in glass ceiling. (Sep 2008)
  • Would like support from women’s groups, but won’t woo them. (Sep 2008)
  • Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional. (Aug 2008)
  • ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities. (Jul 2008)
  • Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
  • HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis. (Mar 2008)
  • Recognize Martin Luther King holiday. (Jan 2008)
  • Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement. (Dec 2006)
  • Marriage only between one man and one woman. (Nov 2006)
  • Value our cultural diversity. (Nov 2006)
  • Prefers term “anti-rural” to “anti-Native”. (Nov 2006)
  • Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits. (Nov 2006)
  • Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples. (Aug 2006)
  • No spousal benefits for same-sex couples. (Jul 2006)
  • Top priorities include preserving definition of “marriage”. (Jul 2006)
Ron Paul on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President
Click here for 30 full quotes by Ron Paul OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.
  • No federal marriage licenses & no state licenses either. (Aug 2011)
  • Let churches marry couples, without government document. (Jun 2011)
  • Government is totally unnecessary for gay marriage laws. (May 2011)
  • Voluntary associations are better than quotas. (Apr 2011)
  • Definition of marriage is free speech. (Apr 2011)
  • National ID card is part of fear-based government. (Feb 2008)
  • Civil Rights Act was more about property than race relations. (Dec 2007)
  • Against ID for immigrants; it leads to national ID card. (Dec 2007)
  • Protect all voluntary associations; don’t define marriage. (Oct 2007)
  • No affirmative action for any group. (Sep 2007)
  • No need for Marriage Amendment; DOMA is enough. (Sep 2007)
  • First Amendment was written for controversial speech. (Sep 2007)
  • Use power of presidency to restore habeas corpus. (Sep 2007)
  • Don’t ask, don’t tell is a decent policy for gays in army. (Jun 2007)
  • Tamper-proof I.D. for immigrants is a bad idea. (Jan 2006)
  • Gender-equal pay violates idea of voluntary contract. (Dec 1987)
  • In times of war, our freedoms are threatened at home. (Dec 1987)
  • Rights belong only to individuals, not collective groups. (Dec 1987)

    Voting+Sponsorships
  • No legislation to counteract the homosexual agenda. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  • Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
  • Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 38% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Mitt Romney on Civil Rights
Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent
Click here for 34 full quotes by Mitt Romney OR click here for 6 older headlines OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.
  • Recruited women for gubernatorial staff. (Oct 2012)
  • I picked a woman Lt. Gov., and more women in my Cabinet. (Aug 2012)
  • 1993: As church leader, granted women's equality requests. (Jan 2012)
  • Right to be kept alive means secret surveillance is OK. (Dec 2007)
  • Enemy combatants, if citizens, entitled to habeas corpus. (Dec 2007)
  • Equality for Muslims; but follow hate-preachers into mosques. (Oct 2007)
  • Supported English-only laws but ran Spanish commercials. (Oct 2007)
  • 2006: Marriage: I agree with 3000 years of recorded history. (Aug 2007)
  • To compete as a nation, draw on skills of women & minorities. (Oct 1994)
  • Help women thru glass ceiling by requiring annual reporting. (Oct 1994)
  • Welcome nativity scenes in public places on holidays. (Dec 2007)

    Gay Rights
  • Everything but "marriage" for gay couples. (Sep 2012)
  • 1994: "I'll be better than Ted Kennedy" on gay rights. (Jan 2012)
  • 2002: domestic partnership benefits instead of civil unions. (Jan 2012)
  • Gay community needs more support from the Republican Party. (Jan 2012)
  • 1994: Supported ENDA to ban anti-gay employer discrimination. (Nov 2011)
  • 2003: Worked with cities to prepare for gay marriages. (Nov 2011)
  • 1993: Denied ever calling homosexuality "perverse". (Nov 2011)
  • 2003: Battled legislatively against legalizing gay marriage. (Mar 2010)
  • Marriage is not just quaint custom; recognize critical role. (Mar 2010)
  • GovWatch: 1994: Favored gays serving openly in military. (Feb 2008)
  • Supports Employment Nondiscrimination Act at state level. (Dec 2007)
  • MA Constitution, by John Adams, has no same-sex marriage. (Oct 2007)
  • 1994: Gays ok in Boy Scouts. (Aug 2007)
  • Don’t ask, don’t tell sounds silly, but it’s effective. (Jun 2007)
  • Pushed vote on traditional marriage against MA gay marriage. (Mar 2007)
  • Marriage pre-dates our Constitution & shouldn’t de redefined. (Mar 2007)
  • Constitutional amendment defining 1-man-1-woman marriage. (Mar 2007)
  • Marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman. (Jan 2007)
  • Opposed gay marriage but played fair and upheld law. (Apr 2006)
  • Every child deserves a mother and a father. (Sep 2004)
  • OpEd: abdicated power in 2004 & allowed gay marriage. (Aug 2004)
  • Supports benefits for gay partners, but not gay marriage. (Sep 2002)
  • Sexual orientation should not preclude being a Scout. (Oct 1994)
Paul Ryan on Civil Rights
Republican nominee for Vice President; U.S. Rep. (WI-1)
Click here for 14 full quotes by Paul Ryan OR click here for Paul Ryan on other issues.
  • Keep DADT; no gay adoption; no need for gay hate crime laws. (Aug 2012)
  • Ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Apr 2012)
  • Annual pilgrimage to Selma AL for 1965 march anniversary. (Apr 2012)
  • Let each state separately define DOMA and marriage. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 36% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Jill Stein on Civil Rights
Green Party presidential nominee; Former Challenger for MA Governor
Click here for 4 full quotes by Jill Stein OR click here for Jill Stein on other issues.
  • Pay equity for women remains critical, despite some programs. (Oct 2012)
  • First pro-gay-marriage candidate in first gay marriage state. (Dec 2011)
  • Economy that is not fully inclusive is inherently unstable. (Dec 2011)
  • Legalize gay marriage. (Nov 2001)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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