Statements on Constitutional issues
on the Family Action
False
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


Paul
False
"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


Thompson
True
"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


McCain
Mostly true
"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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