Hillary Clinton's Kevo

* Considered idea of $5000 at birth to pay for future college. (Oct 2007)
* Time-out for mortgage companies on march toward foreclosure. (Sep 2007)
* Wellesley thesis: Saul Alinsky & people over bureaucrats. (Jun 2007)
* Hedge funds incentivize risk, but need regulation. (Apr 2007)
* Lazio weakened housing standards and limited public housing. (Oct 2000)
* Lazio fought against FHA on low-interest housing loans. (Oct 2000)
* Equal access to capital and jobs. (Jan 2000)
* Working should mean no poverty. (Jan 2000)
* Community involvement helps, but only in short term. (Dec 1999)
* Don’t criminalize the homeless. (Dec 1999)
* Microcredit is an invaluable tool in alleviating poverty. (Feb 1997)
* Link payments to good parenting behavior. (Feb 1997)
* Establish a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (Jul 2003)
* Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
* Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)

* Pledge that Iran will not develop a nuclear bomb. (Oct 2007)
* Rushing to war with Iran vs. doing nothing is a false choice. (Oct 2007)
* No funding that does not move us toward withdrawal. (Sep 2007)
* Protect troops with body armor then & bringing them home now. (Sep 2007)
* Patraeus report requires willing suspension of disbelief. (Sep 2007)
* Iran's Revolutionary Guard promotes terrorism. (Sep 2007)
* Prevent Iran from becoming nuclear power by diplomacy first. (Sep 2007)
* Rule out nukes against Iran. (Aug 2007)
* After 9/11:Those helping terrorists would feel "wrath" of US. (Jun 2007)
* 1960s conversion to liberalism based on opposing Vietnam. (Jun 2007)
* 2006 election: voters desperately want a new course. (Jun 2007)
* Phased redeployment, not irresponsible immediate withdrawal. (Jun 2007)
* At Wellesley in '68, steered anti-war movement within system. (Jun 2007)
* I have seen firsthand terrorists' terrible damage. (Jun 2007)
* Iran having a nuclear weapon is absolutely unacceptable. (Jun 2007)
* Supports border security fence in Israel. (Oct 2006)
* Cut off US aid if Palestine declares a state unilaterally. (Oct 2000)
* Focuses on increasing relationship between US and Israel. (Oct 2000)
* Support Israel in finding a safe and secure peace. (May 2000)
* Extend peace treaties to Palestinians, Syrians & Lebanese. (Nov 1999)
* Strategizing about Pakistan destabilizes a nuclear power. (Aug 2007)

Iraq
* Absolutely oppose the war in Iraq. (Oct 2007)
* Bring out as many combat troops as quickly as possible. (Oct 2007)
* Goal to remove all troops from Iraq by 2013, but no pledge. (Sep 2007)
* Leave combat troops in Iraq only for conterterrorism. (Sep 2007)
* Defunding war is the only way to force Bush to change course. (Sep 2007)
* Push Pentagon to start planning for Iraq withdrawal. (Aug 2007)
* Redeploy responsibly, with regional diplomatic effort. (Aug 2007)
* Pentagon calls her unpatriotic for asking about exit plan. (Jul 2007)
* FactCheck: Correct that DoD has no plan to remove all troops. (Jul 2007)
* Deauthorize Iraq war, and don't grant new war authority. (Jun 2007)
* Bush misused authorization for war. (Jun 2007)
* The Iraq war is Bush's war. (Jun 2007)
* Iraq war wouldn't have happened had the inspectors been sent. (Jun 2007)
* It was a mistake to trust Bush on his judgment to wage war. (Jun 2007)
* This war is up to Iraqi people to win or lose, not the US. (Apr 2007)
* Begin re-deployment out of Iraq in 90 days. (Apr 2007)
* America elected this Congress to bring our troops home. (Apr 2007)
* No permanent bases, but continuing residual force in Iraq. (Apr 2007)
* Online petition to pressure Bush & GOP for redeployment. (Apr 2007)
* If Bush doesn't end Iraq war, when I'm president, I will. (Mar 2007)
* Require Bush to redeploy or seek additional authority. (Feb 2007)
* Takes responsibility for Iraq war vote, but not a mistake. (Feb 2007)
* Cap troops in Iraq and no more blank check for war. (Feb 2007)
* Cut off funds for Iraqi use, but not for troops. (Jan 2007)
* Phased redeployment out of Iraq, beginning immediately. (Oct 2006)
* Agrees with Newt Gingrich that Iraq policy is a mess. (Dec 2003)

Voting Record
* Voted for Iraq war based on available info; now would not. (Apr 2007)
* Critic of Iraq war, but won't recant 2002 vote in its favor. (Nov 2006)
* Regrets Bush's handling of war, but not her war vote. (Oct 2006)
* Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
* Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
* Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
* Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

* Infrastructure investment creates jobs AND improves security. (Aug 2007)
* Fight for interoperable communications for first responders. (Mar 2007)
* Introduced CAMRA to study how sex in media affects teens. (Dec 2006)
* Balance Internet freedom of speech against defamation. (Oct 2006)
* Against charging for e-mail. (Oct 2000)
* Details of “Bill 602P” hoax. (Oct 2000)
* Increase spending for libraries. (Mar 2000)
* Equal opportunity will bridge the digital divide. (Jan 2000)
* We can do more for New York’s biotechnology industry. (Nov 1999)
* Train teachers to use technology in classrooms. (Jul 1999)
* Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
* Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
* Fund nanotechnology research & development. (Dec 2003)

* Freeze estate tax at 2009 level of $7 million per couple. (Oct 2007)
* Why cut off payroll contribution at $95,000? (Jun 2007)
* Cut alternative minimum tax, not billionaire tax cuts. (Mar 2007)
* End Bush tax cuts;take things away from rich for common good. (Oct 2006)
* NY share of federal taxes is too high. (Feb 2000)
* Just Say No to GOP tax plan. (Sep 1999)
* GOP tax plan would hurt New York’s students. (Aug 1999)
* Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
* Voted NO on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
* Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
* Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
* Voted NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
* Voted YES on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
* Voted YES on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
* Rated 21% by NTU, indicating a "Big Spender" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)

* Have a bipartisan commission on Social Security and its tax. (Oct 2007)
* $1000 matching tax credit for first $1000 in 401(k) deposit. (Oct 2007)
* Solvent until 2055 under Bill Clinton; now has lost 14 years. (Sep 2007)
* Nothing else on table until fiscal responsibility returns. (Sep 2007)
* Make sure nobody ever tries to privatize Social Security. (Aug 2007)
* Soc.Sec. one of greatest inventions in American democracy. (Oct 2006)
* Social Security protects families, not just retirees. (Feb 1999)
* All should join the debate now to preserve future solvency. (Feb 1999)
* Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
* Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

* Rove is obsessed with me because I take them on & beat them. (Aug 2007)
* Owes opportunity for presidency to generations of women. (Aug 2007)
* Bring your brooms & vacuum cleaners; we got to clean up DC. (Aug 2007)
* If you want a winner to take on right wing, I'm your girl. (Aug 2007)
* After 35 years of experience, ready to lead on day one. (Jul 2007)
* I consider myself a modern American progressive. (Jul 2007)
* Maybe, finally, break that hardest of all glass ceilings. (Jul 2007)
* Sought pastoral guidance on doubts about capital punishment. (Jul 2007)
* The politics of meaning: individuality is part of society. (Jul 2007)
* Amalgam politics: make labels irrelevant. (Jul 2007)
* Strong identification with Eleanor Roosevelt. (Jul 2007)
* New progressive vision for the 21st century. (Jun 2007)
* Whitewater deal: the only "stupid dumb thing we ever did". (Jun 2007)
* DC home, "Whitehaven", became center of "Hillaryland". (Jun 2007)
* Pre-Wellesley, confident her conservatism wouldn't change. (Jun 2007)
* 1969: Entered law school as "vehicle for social change". (Jun 2007)
* 1974: Studied Nixon's White House for impeachment committee. (Jun 2007)
* A mind conservative and a heart liberal. (Jun 2007)
* Reaches out to conservatives but voting record is liberal. (May 2007)
* Prefers role as knowledgeable expert to role of visionary. (May 2007)
* At her core, Hillary is an idealistic activist. (May 2007)
* Biggest mistakes: mishandling healthcare; believing in WMDs. (Apr 2007)
* Poll: support among women 13% higher than among men. (May 2006)
* Early frontrunner based on name recognition and money. (Apr 2006)
* Campaigning on strong coalition of women & minorities. (Oct 2005)
* Op-Ed: positioning herself as voice of reason & centrism. (Oct 2005)
* Message of candidacy: hardworking experienced collaborator. (Oct 2005)
* Supported teacher tests & China women despite unpopularity. (Oct 2000)
* Get New York a fair share of budget surplus & Medicaid. (Oct 2000)
* Support minimum wage & more teachers, in Senate or out. (May 2000)
* New Democrat: individual responsibility and community. (Apr 2000)
* End divisional politics. (Feb 2000)
* Humanness goes beyond acquisitiveness. (May 1969)
* Opposed numerous Bush cabinet & court appointees. (Oct 2006)
* Decried 1980s materialism & excesses of corporate America. (Dec 1999)

Former President, Bill Clinton, her husband
* I thought Bill was a pretty good president; now I'm running. (Sep 2007)
* Bill & I started a conversation 36 years ago & never stopped. (Sep 2007)
* Judge me on my merits, not as Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. (Jul 2007)
* Dealt with Bill's infidelity with counseling& Book of Psalms. (Jul 2007)
* Secret "20-Year Project" with Bill to revolutionize Dems. (Jun 2007)
* 1986: Attacked for accepting state fee with Bill as governor. (Jun 2007)
* 1998: "Conspiracy" infuriated Starr; resonated with public. (Jun 2007)
* Changed name from Rodham because many were offended. (Jun 2007)
* Tolerating Bill's foibles echoes mom's Methodist forgiveness. (Jun 2007)
* Replay of "2 for price of 1" has big pluses & big minuses. (May 2007)
* Proud of Bill Clinton's record as president. (Feb 2007)
* Case for Bill's impeachment was unjustified constitutionally. (Nov 2003)
* Monica investigation abused process to undermine presidency. (Nov 2003)
* Loves Bill despite affairs; not just "Stand By Your Man". (Nov 2003)
* 1992: Meant "active partner" with "buy one get one free". (Nov 2003)
* Meant "women work conflict" with "stay home & bake cookies". (Nov 2003)
* Hillaryland meant active & influential First Lady staff. (Nov 2003)
* Vince Foster's suicide spurred conspiracy theories galore. (Nov 2003)
* Not involved in pardons, neither with husband nor brother. (Feb 2001)
* “Vast right wing conspiracy”. (Dec 1999)
* Stands by her man despite “pain in marriage”. (Dec 1999)
* Hillary’s choice: Co-president or White House wife? (Dec 1999)
* Never left Bill because they were a team. (Dec 1999)
* Not some little woman standing by her man. (Jul 1992)

Election 2000 & 2006
* 1998: Unforeseen turning point when Moynihan resigned. (Oct 2007)
* 2000: campaigned heavily in African-American churches. (Jul 2007)
* 1996: Enthusiastic crowd at DNC got her "bitten by the bug". (Jun 2007)
* Critics call it "extreme makeover" but admit its success. (May 2007)
* HILLPAC donated to 30 Senate & Governor candidates. (Nov 2006)
* HILLPAC focus: electing Congressional Democratic majority. (Nov 2006)
* Fined $35,000 for under-reporting expenses in 2000. (Oct 2006)
* House of Representatives has been run like a plantation. (Jan 2006)
* Experience and choices as a woman will make me good senator. (Oct 2000)
* National experience & ability to get along will serve NY. (Feb 2000)

Personal
* I believe in prayer; I'm dependent on my faith. (Aug 2007)
* As Goldwater Girl in 1960s, canvassed Chicago slums. (Jun 2007)
* Childhood of parsimonious parents; favored equal opportunity. (Jun 2007)
* Father a rock-ribbed Republican but ran for office as Dem. (Jun 2007)
* Has a Jewish step-grandfather. (Jun 2007)
* Staff attorney on Watergate/Nixon impeachment investigation. (Jun 2007)
* Taught at AR Law School using "all business" style. (Jun 2007)
* Family myth: named after Everest's Sir Edmund Hillary. (May 2007)
* Has one Jewish step-grandfather. (Oct 2005)
* My mom could not live my life; father could not imagine it. (Nov 2003)
* Mother, Dorothy, offended by mistreatment of any human being. (Nov 2003)
* Father, Hugh, focused on self-reliance & personal initiative. (Nov 2003)
* AuH2O: Supported Goldwater on basis of individual rights. (Nov 2003)
* 1976: Organized Indiana for Carter-Mondale campaign. (Nov 2003)
* 1980: Bill practiced Lamaze, but Chelsea delivered Caesarian. (Nov 2003)

Voting Record
* Voted with Democratic Party 96.7% of 304 votes. (Sep 2007)
* Hillary's paradox: she's not as liberal as people think. (May 2006)
* 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)

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* No salary increase for Congress until minimum wage increased. (Jul 2007)
* Would accept minimum wage as president. (Jul 2007)
* Stand up for unions; organize for fair wages. (Jun 2007)
* Get tough with China and bring jobs back home. (Feb 2007)
* Passed 2 planks of 7-plank platform, "New Jobs for New York". (Oct 2006)
* Minimum wage should be tied to congressional salaries. (Jun 2006)
* The working poor deserve a living wage. (Oct 1999)
* America can afford to raise the minimum wage. (Sep 1999)
* Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
* Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
* Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
* Rated 85% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)

* Oppose granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2007)
* FactCheck: Denied saying licensing illegals "made sense". (Oct 2007)
* Immigrant license issue needs federal action on reform. (Oct 2007)
* More border patrolling on both Mexican AND Canadian borders. (Sep 2007)
* Immigration reform needs family unification as one goal. (Sep 2007)
* Anti-immigrant bill would have criminalized Jesus Christ. (Sep 2007)
* Sanctuary cities ok; local police can't enforce immigration. (Sep 2007)
* Opposes illegal immigration, but doesn't vote to follow up. (Jun 2007)
* Making English official imperils crises needing translators. (Jun 2007)
* Comprehensive reform to get 12 million out of shadows. (Apr 2007)
* Keep New York-Ontario border passport-free for tourism. (Oct 2006)
* Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
* Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
* Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
* Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
* Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
* Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)