John Tierney on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues. Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007) Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005) Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004) Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998) Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002) No MFN for China; condition trade on human rights. (Nov 1999)

Niki Tsongas on Free Trade

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Chris Gabrieli on Free Trade

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues. No stance on record.

Christy Mihos on Free Trade

Former Independent Challenger: Click here for Christy Mihos on other issues. No stance on record.

Marty Meehan on Free Trade

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues. Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005) Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004) Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003) Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998) Rated 60% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Joe Moakley on Free Trade

Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Tom Birmingham on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. No stance on record.

Paul Celucci on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000) More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)

Steve Grossman on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. No stance on record.

Kerry Healey on Free Trade

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. No stance on record.

Carla Howell on Free Trade

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carla Howell on other issues. Let goods cross borders freely and troops won’t have to. (Sep 2000) Allow open trade with China. (Jan 2000)

Shannon O'Brien on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Reilly on Free Trade

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for Tom Reilly on other issues. No stance on record.

Mitt Romney on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. Re-negotiate trade deals with China and other countries. (Dec 2007) Open up markets to American goods and services. (Oct 2007) Businesspeople should negotiate trade, not politicians. (Oct 2007) Emergence of Asia is an opportunity for trade and commerce. (Dec 2006)

Grace Ross on Free Trade

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for Grace Ross on other issues. No stance on record.

Jill Stein on Free Trade

Green Challenger 2002: Click here for Jill Stein on other issues. No stance on record.

Jane Swift on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues. Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)

Warren Tolman on Free Trade

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for Warren Tolman on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Weld on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for Bill Weld on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Blute on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Torkildsen on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. No stance on record.

Robert Reich on Free Trade

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. MA should compete by being productive, not cheap. (Jan 2002) Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers. (Oct 2001) Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases. (May 2000) Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs. (Dec 1999) Urges worldwide campaign against child labor. (Jun 1996) Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected. (Apr 2000)

Kenneth Chase on Free Trade

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT, and WTO. (Sep 2006)

Brian Macdonald on Free Trade

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. Free trade encourages economic growth abroad. (Feb 2006)

Kevin Scott on Free Trade

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. Foster exports for free and fair trade. (Jan 2006)