"The legislation ... that Senator McCain supports would provide the authority for the federal government to surveille American citizens in their own country without any suspicion whatsoever that they're engaging in discussions with terrorists or about criminal activity."
Bob Barr on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 in an interview with Fox News. >>Details
Obama said he would "stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."
Chain e-mail on Monday, May 19th, 2008 in an e-mail message >>Details
Obama "supports hate-crimes expansion ... potentially putting churches at risk if they preach the truth about homosexuality."
Focus on the Family Action on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 in an article written by Tom Minnery >>Details
"John McCain voted against establishing a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
MoveOn.org on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 in an e-mail message >>Details
"Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.”
Ron Paul on Monday, September 17th, 2007 in a statement on his campaign Web site. >>Details
"I've cast a couple of 99-1 votes" and been the lone dissenter.
Fred Thompson on Friday, September 7th, 2007 in a speech in Sioux City, Iowa >>Details
"In state after state, polls make clear that the American public understands the Kelo ruling is a disaster."
John McCain on Monday, August 6th, 2007 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa >>Details
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