Carol Shea-Porter on Government Reform

Democrat (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carol Shea-Porter on other issues. Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007) Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007) Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)

John Sununu on Government Reform

Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Sununu on other issues. Voted NO on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007) Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007) Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006) Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006) Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002) Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001) Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999) Sponsored bill allowing individual votes on each earmark. (Feb 2006)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jeanne Shaheen on Government Reform

Previously Democratic Governor (NH); candidate for Senate 2008: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeanne Shaheen on other issues. Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001) More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control. (Jul 1999)

Charlie Bass on Government Reform

Republican (District 2): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Bass on other issues. Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006) Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006) Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005) Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005) Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004) Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002) Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001) Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999) Subject independent 527s to rules for political committees. (Feb 2005) Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005) Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994) Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994) Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)

Jeb Bradley on Government Reform

Republican (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bradley on other issues. Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006) Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006) Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005) Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005) Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004) Prohibit non-legislated earmarks. (Jul 2005)

Craig Benson on Government Reform

Former Republican: Click here for Craig Benson on other issues. No stance on record.

Mark Fernald on Government Reform

Former Democratic: Click here for Mark Fernald on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Zeliff on Government Reform

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Zeliff on other issues. Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994) Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

Burt Cohen on Government Reform

2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator: Click here for Burt Cohen on other issues. No stance on record.

Doris Haddock on Government Reform

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Doris Haddock on other issues. Campaign finance reform would be top priority if elected. (Sep 2004) Democracy cannot be hired out. (Aug 2004) Pledges to stick to one term, notes Gregg broke same promise. (Jun 2004) Democracy is the antidote for corruption. (Oct 2003) We need fair voting, good candidates, and good citizens. (Jun 2001) Vote against any candidate who supports soft money. (Jan 2000)