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Governor:

Rod Blagojevich on Families & Children
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)

Senate:

  • IL 2004 Senate Debate

    Richard Durbin on Families & Children
    Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.
    • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
    • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
    Andy Martin on Families & Children
    Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Andy Martin on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Barack Obama on Families & Children
    Democratic Jr Senator (IL): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
    • Teach both abstinence and contraception to teens. (Apr 2008)
    • Expand flex-work & Family and Medical Leave Act. (Feb 2008)
    • Parents should control what's coming over the airwaves. (Jan 2008)
    • Restore dream of making children's lives better than parents. (Dec 2007)
    • All kids should learn about sexual abuse. (Jul 2007)
    • FactCheck: 'Sex Ed for Kindergarten' means 'age-appropriate'. (Jul 2007)
    • Listening to evangelicals bridges major political fault line. (Oct 2006)
    • Sponsored bill banning high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
    Steven Sauerberg on Families & Children
    Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Larry Stafford on Families & Children
    Libertarian challenger: Click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.
      No stance on record.

    House:

    Melissa Bean on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Judy Biggert on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on families. (Dec 2003)
    • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
    Rod Blagojevich on Families & Children
    Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    Jerry Costello on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on families. (Dec 2003)
    Danny Davis on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.
    • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Rahm Emanuel on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
    • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Bill Foster on Families & Children
    Democrat (District 14): Click here for Bill Foster on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Luis Gutierrez on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Phil Hare on Families & Children
    Democrat (District 17): Click here for Phil Hare on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Jesse Louis Jackson on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.
    • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Timothy Johnson on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Mark Kirk on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 69% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Ray LaHood on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Dan Lipinski on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.
    • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
    Donald Manzullo on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Peter Roskam on Families & Children
    Republican (District 6): Click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Bobby Rush on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
    Jan Schakowsky on Families & Children
    Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
    John Shimkus on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Jerry Weller on Families & Children
    Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)

    Former candidates & officeholders:

    James Thompson on Families & Children
    Former Republican Governor: Click here for James Thompson on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Lane Evans on Families & Children
    Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Thomas Ewing on Families & Children
    Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Denny Hastert on Families & Children
    Republican (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Henry Hyde on Families & Children
    Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
    David Phelps on Families & Children
    Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    John Porter on Families & Children
    Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Porter on other issues.
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Glenn Poshard on Families & Children
    Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    George Ryan on Families & Children
    Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.
    • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
    • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
    Philip Crane on Families & Children
    Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Harris Fawell on Families & Children
    Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    Mike Flanagan on Families & Children
    Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.
    • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
    William Lipinski on Families & Children
    Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.
    • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
    • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
    • Rated 75% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Peter Fitzgerald on Families & Children
    Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.
    • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
    • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Alan Keyes on Families & Children
    2004 former Republican challenger, previously Ambassador: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.
    • Culture of selfish hedonism replaces marriage partnership. (Sep 2007)
    • 2-parent households rear kids with better health & education. (Sep 2007)
    • Respect God-given institution of the natural family. (Sep 2007)
    • The God-ordained family preceded the government. (Sep 2007)
    • We have suffered because of our abandonment of His name. (Oct 2003)
    • Don’t lower crime age as a result of adult moral failure. (Jan 2000)
    • Save kids’ souls-they don’t need free speech. (Jan 2000)
    • Kids need love from a two-parent marriage. (Jan 2000)
    • Health insurance is family responsibility, not government’s. (Jan 2000)
    • Radical gay agenda is destroying the family. (Jan 2000)
    • Shape our children’s consciences in the fear of God. (Dec 1999)
    • Disintegration of the family causes social ills. (Jun 1999)
    James Durkin on Families & Children
    2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Jack Ryan on Families & Children
    Former Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Carol Moseley-Braun on Families & Children
    Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Paul Simon on Families & Children
    Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for Paul Simon on other issues.
      No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                                   
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