Joe Biden on Civil Rights

Democratic Sr Senator (DE): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues. 1978: opposed busing except for gov't-intended segregation. (Jul 2007) 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) 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)

Tom Carper on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator (DE): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Carper on other issues. Favors requiring companies to hire more women & minorities. (Sep 2000) Supports "Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws". (Sep 2000) 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 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002) Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006) Rated 79% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006) Decide Indian gaming rules at state level, not DOI. (Jul 1999)

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House:

Michael Castle on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (DE-At-Large): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Michael Castle on other issues. Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007) Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006) Voted YES 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 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) Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001) Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002) Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002) Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002) Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005) Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006) Rated 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006) Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Ray Clatworthy on Civil Rights

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (DE): Click here for Ray Clatworthy on other issues. No stance on record.

William Roth on Civil Rights

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for William Roth on other issues. 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 YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997) Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996) Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996) Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995) Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

Christine O`Donnell on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for Christine O`Donnell on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Protack on Civil Rights

Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Protack on other issues. Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2006) Supports tradition of personal religious expression. (Jan 2006)

Jan Ting on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jan Ting on other issues. Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Sep 2006) Separating religious faith from government is misguided. (Aug 2006) The American flag is sacred. (Aug 2006)