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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Cory Booker on Principles & Values
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • This election is about all of us standing together. (Dec 2019)
  • Unlike Trump who demeans, will bring country together. (Nov 2019)
  • Impeachment: We need a moral moment, not a political one. (Oct 2019)
  • Rugged individualism is fine, but we must work together. (Oct 2019)
  • His faith taught love, so he fought his own homophobia. (Oct 2019)
  • Unity of purpose leads to transformative change. (Sep 2019)
  • It's not who's racist; it's what are you doing about it. (Aug 2019)
  • Trump is acting as an authoritarian against the Constitution. (Jul 2019)
  • Trump divides America; we need to heal and move forward. (Jul 2019)
  • Understand our common purpose to address our common pain. (Jul 2019)
  • I've taken on bullies & won, by seeing common purpose. (Jun 2019)
  • Supports impeachment investigation necessary to get to truth. (Jun 2019)
  • Trump undermines constitutional intent: no one above the law. (Jun 2019)
  • We succeed by showing the best of who we are. (May 2019)
  • Pragmatic Democrat: support private/faith-based initiatives. (Aug 2016)
  • 2010 stump speech: Work to perfect America. (Aug 2016)
  • Even those with no religion are entitled to rights. (Jul 2016)
  • As we owe the past, we must pay for the future. (Jul 2016)
  • Raised in only black family in segregated neighborhood. (Feb 2016)
  • After law school, worked with non-profits for city kids. (Feb 2016)
  • Father raised in 1930s colored funeral home. (Feb 2016)
  • First African-American senator from New Jersey. (Oct 2013)
  • Money to cities is ok: we're one state with one destiny. (Oct 2013)
  • Vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, but over-eater. (Dec 2012)
  • Grew up in Harrington Park; commuted from Newark to Yale. (May 2012)
  • Won with rainbow coalition, but softest support among blacks. (May 2012)
  • Show your religion in how you treat other people. (Apr 2012)
  • I believe in Newark as the city of opportunity. (Feb 2008)
  • Led effort for religious freedom via no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Barbara Buono on Principles & Values
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Barbara Buono on other issues.
  • 2009: Initially selected as Jon Corzine's running mate. (Apr 2012)
Chris Christie on Principles & Values
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • No special prosecutor on Russian election tampering. (Feb 2017)
  • No federal department to promote Judeo-Christian values. (Nov 2015)
  • Sometimes must tell constituents to sit down & shut up. (Feb 2015)
  • Cleared of Bridgegate blame, but more investigations coming. (Mar 2014)
  • Parties should become pragmatic when they are out of power. (Feb 2014)
  • More important for leaders to be respected than to be loved. (Aug 2012)
  • Interest in politics started at age 14 in Junior High School. (Jun 2012)
  • 1995: Unapologetic about taking on the establishment. (Jun 2012)
  • Lifelong struggle with weight, despite repeated efforts. (Jun 2012)
  • Occupy Movement and Tea Party agree on anger at government. (Jun 2012)
  • OpEd: U.S. Attorney office often leads to statewide posts. (Apr 2012)
  • His idol: Bruce Springsteen; favorite song: Thunder Road. (Apr 2012)
  • 2006: Questioned for subpoenas timing to affect elections. (Apr 2012)
  • The New Jersey Comeback: stop blaming; start building. (Jan 2012)
  • Catholicism informs who I am; but not my political decisions. (Jun 2011)
  • Spent beyond government travel allowance as US Attorney. (Oct 2009)
  • Children attend parochial school. (Jul 2009)
Jack Ciattarelli on Principles & Values
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Ciattarelli on other issues.
  • Find problems, then build coalitions. (Apr 2020)
  • Don't make New Jersey the California of the East Coast. (Jan 2020)
Kim Guadagno on Principles & Values
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Kim Guadagno on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Seth Kaper-Dale on Principles & Values
Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: Click here for Seth Kaper-Dale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Phil Murphy on Principles & Values
Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Phil Murphy on other issues.
  • Others focus on next election; we focus on next generation. (Jan 2020)
  • Quality of life more important than tax breaks. (Jan 2019)
  • Reject Pres. Trump's dark belief of an America in decline. (Jan 2018)
Joe Rullo on Principles & Values
Republican: Click here for Joe Rullo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Wisniewski on Principles & Values
Democrat: Click here for John Wisniewski on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

NJ 2020: 2020 NJ Senatorial race

Jeff Bell on Principles & Values
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bell on other issues.
  • Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Sep 2014)
  • 1982: ran for Senate; speechwriter for Ronald Reagan. (Jun 2014)
  • Wife wept upon hearing he would run for Senate. (Jun 2014)
  • Defeated incumbent Senator in GOP primary in 1978. (May 2014)
  • Religious freedom is under attack by government. (May 2014)
  • Social conservatism is central reason politics is polarized. (Mar 2012)
  • 1988: Curbs on public prayer sparked Christian activism. (Mar 2012)
  • Founders saw all humans as equal because God created that. (Mar 2012)
  • In 1948, affluence determined party; now, religiosity does. (Mar 2012)
  • 1700s America had several states with established churches. (Mar 2012)
  • 1900 era defined by conservatism versus Progressivism. (Mar 2012)
  • Human rights are given by the Creator. (Mar 2012)
Cory Booker on Principles & Values
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • This election is about all of us standing together. (Dec 2019)
  • Unlike Trump who demeans, will bring country together. (Nov 2019)
  • Impeachment: We need a moral moment, not a political one. (Oct 2019)
  • Rugged individualism is fine, but we must work together. (Oct 2019)
  • His faith taught love, so he fought his own homophobia. (Oct 2019)
  • Unity of purpose leads to transformative change. (Sep 2019)
  • It's not who's racist; it's what are you doing about it. (Aug 2019)
  • Trump is acting as an authoritarian against the Constitution. (Jul 2019)
  • Trump divides America; we need to heal and move forward. (Jul 2019)
  • Understand our common purpose to address our common pain. (Jul 2019)
  • I've taken on bullies & won, by seeing common purpose. (Jun 2019)
  • Supports impeachment investigation necessary to get to truth. (Jun 2019)
  • Trump undermines constitutional intent: no one above the law. (Jun 2019)
  • We succeed by showing the best of who we are. (May 2019)
  • Pragmatic Democrat: support private/faith-based initiatives. (Aug 2016)
  • 2010 stump speech: Work to perfect America. (Aug 2016)
  • Even those with no religion are entitled to rights. (Jul 2016)
  • As we owe the past, we must pay for the future. (Jul 2016)
  • Raised in only black family in segregated neighborhood. (Feb 2016)
  • After law school, worked with non-profits for city kids. (Feb 2016)
  • Father raised in 1930s colored funeral home. (Feb 2016)
  • First African-American senator from New Jersey. (Oct 2013)
  • Money to cities is ok: we're one state with one destiny. (Oct 2013)
  • Vegetarian, non-smoker, non-drinker, but over-eater. (Dec 2012)
  • Grew up in Harrington Park; commuted from Newark to Yale. (May 2012)
  • Won with rainbow coalition, but softest support among blacks. (May 2012)
  • Show your religion in how you treat other people. (Apr 2012)
  • I believe in Newark as the city of opportunity. (Feb 2008)
  • Led effort for religious freedom via no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Jeff Chiesa on Principles & Values
Republican Appointee: Click here for Jeff Chiesa on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rush Holt on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Quaker. (Nov 2000)
  • Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
  • New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
  • Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
Bob Hugin on Principles & Values
Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: Click here for Bob Hugin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Lonegan on Principles & Values
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Steve Lonegan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rik Mehta on Principles & Values
Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.
  • Campaign $300,000+ in debt, entire campaign staff quit. (Aug 2020)
  • We need God, we need prayer, reopen houses of worship. (Jun 2020)
Stuart Meissner on Principles & Values
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stuart Meissner on other issues.
  • Lifelong Democrat turned Trump supporter. (Jan 2020)
  • Time to end the impeachment crusade. (Oct 2019)
Robert Menendez on Principles & Values
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Severely admonished by Senate for political favors. (Oct 2018)
  • Admonished by Senate Ethics Committee for accepting gifts. (Aug 2018)
  • Elected mayor of Union City at 32. (Oct 2012)
  • 2006: Investigated for grants to community service agency. (Apr 2012)
  • Child of Cuban emigrants. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted with Democratic Party 95.7% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
  • Chosen as Corzine’s successor after long political career. (Dec 2005)
  • Appointed by governor-elect Jon Corzine to fill Senate seat. (Dec 2005)
  • American Dream is about keeping promise to other generations. (Dec 2005)
  • Priorities: affordable health care & college, and fair taxes. (Dec 2005)
  • America needs unity to face challenges of globalization. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
Frank Pallone on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Rich Pezzullo on Principles & Values
Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for Rich Pezzullo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Murray Sabrin on Principles & Values
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Murray Sabrin on other issues.
  • Judeo-Christian values established our government framework. (Jul 2014)
Hirsh Singh on Principles & Values
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.
  • I take absolute pride in being morally consistent. (Jun 2020)

House:

Bonnie Watson Coleman on Principles & Values
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bonnie Watson Coleman on other issues.
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Rodney Frelinghuysen on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Frelinghuysen on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Scott Garrett on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Scott Garrett on other issues.
  • Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus. (Dec 2000)
  • Rated C by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
  • Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
  • Designate first weekend in May as Ten Commandments Weekend. (Apr 2011)
  • Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
  • Founding member of the House Freedom Caucus. (Jan 2017)
Josh Gottheimer on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Josh Gottheimer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Kim on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 3): Click here for Andy Kim on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Leonard Lance on Principles & Values
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Lance on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
  • Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
Frank LoBiondo on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank LoBiondo on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Tom MacArthur on Principles & Values
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom MacArthur on other issues.
  • Young Gun candidate in national Republican "Drive to 245". (Oct 2014)
Tom Malinowski on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Tom Malinowski on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald Norcross on Principles & Values
Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donald Norcross on other issues.
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Frank Pallone on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Bill Pascrell on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Donald Payne Jr. on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Donald Payne Jr. on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mikie Sherrill on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Mikie Sherrill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albio Sires on Principles & Values
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Albio Sires on other issues.
  • 2002: Avoided prosecution when chief fundraiser convicted. (Apr 2012)
  • Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Christopher Smith on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Smith on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Van Drew on Principles & Values
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Jeff Van Drew on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Richard Codey on Principles & Values
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
  • OpEd: Saved N.J. Democratic party after McGreevey affair. (Apr 2012)
  • McGreevy resigns as “Gay American” leaving Codey as Governor. (Aug 2004)
  • Saddened by McGreevy Resignation. (Aug 2004)
Jon Corzine on Principles & Values
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • 2007: Ten days in coma after 91 mph traffic accident. (Jun 2012)
  • 2004: Suspicious payments of $10,000 a month. (Apr 2012)
  • OpEd: "tone-deaf" when trying to connect with voters. (Apr 2012)
  • Billboard with Obama: "Keep it going". (Sep 2009)
  • Came to Trenton to put NJ's fiscal house in order. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
  • Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
Chris Daggett on Principles & Values
Independent Challenger (2009): Click here for Chris Daggett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Fulop on Principles & Values
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Fulop on other issues.
  • Youngest elected official on the Jersey City council. (Mar 2016)
  • Son of immigrants; grandson of Holocaust survivors. (Mar 2016)
Ray Lesniak on Principles & Values
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Ray Lesniak on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Principles & Values
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000): Click here for Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Andrews on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rob Andrews on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Rush Holt on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Quaker. (Nov 2000)
  • Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
  • New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
  • Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
Jon Runyan on Principles & Values
Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): Click here for Jon Runyan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donny DiFrancesco on Principles & Values
Former Republican Governor (2001): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donny DiFrancesco on other issues.
  • Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
Thomas Kean on Principles & Values
Former Republican Governor (1982-1989): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean on other issues.
  • Supported construction of Atlantic City casinos in recession. (Jul 1993)
  • Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
Jim McGreevey on Principles & Values
Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): Click here for Jim McGreevey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bret Schundler on Principles & Values
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bret Schundler on other issues.
  • Served in Gov. Christie's cabinet as Education Commissioner. (Jun 2012)
  • Worked for Gary Hart as a Democrat in 1980. (Jun 2001)
Bill Bradley on Principles & Values
2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bradley on other issues.
  • Endorses Howard Dean, citing free-media presence. (Jan 2004)
  • The journey from here to change the world. (Sep 2000)
  • Presidential campaign was about telling the truth. (Aug 2000)
  • The journey from here is to change the world. (Aug 2000)
  • Withdraws, supports Gore; “time for unity”. (Mar 2000)
  • Conviction of “creating a new politics” survives losing race. (Mar 2000)
  • Leaves race with respect for people over “politics as usual”. (Mar 2000)
  • No nickel-and-diming, no nibbling around the edges. (Jan 2000)
  • Should we take risks? If not now, when? If not us, who? (Jan 2000)
  • Religion is too private for politics. (Jan 2000)
  • Politics is a means to an end, not the end. (Jan 2000)
  • Mistakes are learning opportunities, even for a president. (Jan 2000)
  • Personal faith is private, even for a president. (Dec 1999)
  • Themes: Health insurance, racial unity, child poverty. (Oct 1999)
  • Private sector for 2 years made him ready to lead America. (Oct 1999)
  • Search for meaning beyond materialism will guide America. (Aug 1999)
  • Philosophy: Respect people; deal with big questions. (Aug 1999)
  • Basketball teamwork is similar to political teamwork. (Aug 1999)
  • Stick to ideals & stay above the fray of a “broken” system. (May 1999)
  • Campaign about trust and neighborliness. (Apr 1999)
  • People at “town meetings” form context for policy. (Jan 1997)
  • Big reforms are as hard as little reforms, so do big ones. (Jan 1997)
  • Small town upbringing made him prove himself by winning. (Jan 1997)
Douglas Forrester on Principles & Values
2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Douglas Forrester on other issues.
  • Lessons on virtue & religion belong in schools. (Jun 2002)
Bob Torricelli on Principles & Values
Former Democratic Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Torricelli on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
John Adler on Principles & Values
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for John Adler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Andrews on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rob Andrews on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
Richard Codey on Principles & Values
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
  • OpEd: Saved N.J. Democratic party after McGreevey affair. (Apr 2012)
  • McGreevy resigns as “Gay American” leaving Codey as Governor. (Aug 2004)
  • Saddened by McGreevy Resignation. (Aug 2004)
Jon Corzine on Principles & Values
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • 2007: Ten days in coma after 91 mph traffic accident. (Jun 2012)
  • 2004: Suspicious payments of $10,000 a month. (Apr 2012)
  • OpEd: "tone-deaf" when trying to connect with voters. (Apr 2012)
  • Billboard with Obama: "Keep it going". (Sep 2009)
  • Came to Trenton to put NJ's fiscal house in order. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
  • Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
Anne Evans Estabrook on Principles & Values
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Evans Estabrook on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Ferguson on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Ferguson on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
Robert Franks on Principles & Values
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Franks on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
  • Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Thomas Kean Jr. on Principles & Values
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • Studying for doctorate in international relations. (Dec 2005)
  • Family history for centuries as politicians. (Dec 2005)
  • Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary. (Dec 2005)
  • Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate. (Dec 2005)
Frank Lautenberg on Principles & Values
Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frank Lautenberg on other issues.
  • Age has nothing to do with whether or not you are effective. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted with Democratic Party 96.9% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
  • Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
  • Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
Ian Linker on Principles & Values
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Ian Linker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Pascrell on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Donald Payne on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Donald Payne on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Baptist. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of Congressional Black Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Reject Bush's Florida electors due to election fraud. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
  • Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
  • Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
Joe Pennacchio on Principles & Values
Republican challenger: Click here for Joe Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marge Roukema on Principles & Values
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marge Roukema on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
  • Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Jim Saxton on Principles & Values
Republican Representative (NJ-3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Saxton on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Methodist. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
  • Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
Gwen Diakos on Principles & Values
Independent Challenger: Click here for Gwen Diakos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thomas Kean Jr. on Principles & Values
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • Studying for doctorate in international relations. (Dec 2005)
  • Family history for centuries as politicians. (Dec 2005)
  • Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary. (Dec 2005)
  • Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate. (Dec 2005)
Joe Kyrillos on Principles & Values
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kyrillos on other issues.
  • If you think things are just fine, choose my opponent. (Oct 2012)
  • Introduced to his wife by Gov. Christie. (Oct 2012)
Robert Menendez on Principles & Values
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Severely admonished by Senate for political favors. (Oct 2018)
  • Admonished by Senate Ethics Committee for accepting gifts. (Aug 2018)
  • Elected mayor of Union City at 32. (Oct 2012)
  • 2006: Investigated for grants to community service agency. (Apr 2012)
  • Child of Cuban emigrants. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted with Democratic Party 95.7% of 325 votes. (Sep 2007)
  • Chosen as Corzine’s successor after long political career. (Dec 2005)
  • Appointed by governor-elect Jon Corzine to fill Senate seat. (Dec 2005)
  • American Dream is about keeping promise to other generations. (Dec 2005)
  • Priorities: affordable health care & college, and fair taxes. (Dec 2005)
  • America needs unity to face challenges of globalization. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
  • Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
  • Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Member of Congressional Hispanic Caucus. (Nov 2007)
Steven Rothman on Principles & Values
Democratic Representative (NJ-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steven Rothman on other issues.
  • Religious affiliation: Jewish. (Nov 2000)
  • Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
  • New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
  • Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)
Dick Zimmer on Principles & Values
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dick Zimmer on other issues.
  • Supports "Republicans for Biden" effort. (Aug 2020)
  • Lautenberg is too old to serve another six-year term. (Nov 2008)
  • Member of the Republican Leadership Council. (Jan 2001)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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