John Tierney on Families & Children

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues. Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001) Rated 9% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)

Niki Tsongas on Families & Children

Democrat: Click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. No stance on record.

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Ogonowski on Families & Children

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues. No stance on record.

Marty Meehan on Families & Children

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan 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) Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)

Joe Moakley on Families & Children

Democrat (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)

Tom Birmingham on Families & Children

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. Strengthen assault laws to focus on domestic violence. (Nov 2001) Treat as crimes domestic stalking and harassment. (Nov 2001) Small Necessities Leave Act: 24 hours off per year. (Nov 2001) Paid leave for new parents. (Nov 2001)

Paul Celucci on Families & Children

Former Republican: Click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. No stance on record.

Chris Gabrieli on Families & Children

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

Steve Grossman on Families & Children

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. Extend parental leave to 12 weeks of unemployment pay. (Dec 2001) Capital investment in child care infrastructure. (Dec 2001)

Carla Howell on Families & Children

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for Carla Howell on other issues. No stance on record.

Christy Mihos on Families & Children

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

Shannon O'Brien on Families & Children

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

Mitt Romney on Families & Children

Former Republican: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. Child development enhanced by having a mother & father. (Feb 2008) FactCheck: Teenage birth rate declined from 1991 to 2005. (Dec 2007) Strong military, strong economy, and strong families. (Jun 2007) To strengthen America, strengthen the American family. (Feb 2007)

Jill Stein on Families & Children

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

Jane Swift on Families & Children

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues. Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001) Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)

Warren Tolman on Families & Children

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

Bill Weld on Families & Children

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

Peter Blute on Families & Children

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Blute on other issues. Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)

Peter Torkildsen on Families & Children

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)

Robert Reich on Families & Children

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. Better jobs programs would result in more stable marriages. (Jun 2001) Balance of family & job is harder in new economy. (Mar 2001)

Kerry Healey on Families & Children

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. Teach abstinence as part of comprehensive sex ed. (Apr 2006)

Tom Reilly on Families & Children

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

Grace Ross on Families & Children

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

Kenneth Chase on Families & Children

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. No stance on record.

Brian Macdonald on Families & Children

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. No stance on record.

Kevin Scott on Families & Children

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. No marriage tax penalty. (Jan 2006)