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 1/17/08: Which Candidate Speaks For Animals? 1) Hillary Rodham Clinton / Democrat2) Barack Obama / Democrat3) John Edwards / Democrat4) Dennis Kucinich / Democrat5) Mike Huckabee / Republican6) Rudy Giuliani / Republican7) John McCain / Republican8) Mitt Romney / Republican9) Fred Thompson / Republican10) Ron Paul / RepublicanThe next leader of the free world faces one of the biggest "repair jobs" in modern history: The Iraq war, economy, domestic security, healthcare, education, international relations...and a host of other problems. While animal advocates represent the entire political spectrum, many agree the current administration has failed miserably with regard to environmental and animal protection. Bush, Inc. has a miserable animal track record, and in fact, is known to staff animal-related agencies with industry insiders who speak for logging, oil, hunters, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals... In spite of this, we've seen victories for animals in recent years. Imagine what we could achieve with an animal and free-speech friendly administration. Cast your vote with the animals in mind... |
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1. Hillary Rodham Clinton / Democrat
108th & 109th Congresses: Led efforts to stop antibiotic overuse in farmed animals. Humane Scorecard in 108th and 109th Congresses: Perfect 100% score. HUMANE SCORECARD: www.fund.org/humanescorecard/ CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Hillary Clinton (D) email: www.hillaryclinton.com/help/contact/ phone: 703-469-2008 website: www.hillaryclinton.com/ MORE / HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Statement of Hillary Rodham Clinton www.zimbio.com/Hillary+Clinton+Biographies/articles/27/Statement+Hillary+Rodham+Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton - Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues votesmart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=55463&type=category&category=5&go.x=14&go.y=12 Hillary and Big Meat gristmill.grist.org/story/2007/12/11/151353/24
"I think how we treat our animals reflects how we treat each other," he said. "And it's very important that we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals." Compiled by Nedra Pickler SOURCE / BACKGROUND: The Presidential Files: Barack Obama and the Dog-acity of Hope hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2007/12/the-president-3.html INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS: READ MORE: http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2007/12/the-president-3.html In his [HSUS] questionnaire response, Obama pledges support for nearly every animal protection bill pending in Congress, and says he will work with executive agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make their policies more humane... Obama on links between animal cruelty and violence in society: "I've repeatedly voted to increase penalties for animal cruelty and violence and, importantly, to require psychological counseling for those who engage in this behavior... In addition to being unacceptable in its own stead, violence towards animals is linked with violent behavior in general, especially domestic violence... As president, I'd continue to make sure that we treat animal cruelty like the serious crime it is and address its connection to broader patterns of violence." As Illinois State Senator: Voted for at least a dozen animal protection laws that came up during that time. Supported measures: To allow creation of pet trusts for long-term care of companion animals; to upgrade penalties for cruelty to animals; to require psychological counseling for people who abuse animals; to require veterinarians report suspected acts of cruelty and animal fighting; to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption... As U.S. Senator: Voted to end federal funding of horse slaughter in 2005. Currently a co-sponsor of new legislation to stop horse slaughter and export of horses for human consumption. Co-sponsored legislation to upgrade federal penalties for dogfighting and cockfighting. Co-sponsor of new legislation to ban possession of fighting dogs and being a spectator at a dogfight. Signed letter requesting increased funds for enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, and federal animal fighting law. Sent letter to National Zoo expressing concern for the care of Toni the elephant. ...But he has not yet co-sponsored major animal welfare bills such as the Pet Safety and Protection Act... MORE / BARACK OBAMA Animal Rights Advocates for Obama my.barackobama.com/page/group/AnimalRightsAdvocatesforObama CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Barack Obama (D) email: my.barackobama.com/page/s/contact2 phone: 1-866-675-2008 website: www.barackobama.com
[Still] Edwards became the latest presidential candidate to trot out his hunting bonafides. It's a wonder candidates still feel obligated to pander to the gun lobby, especially as the number of hunters has been steadily declining... To Edwards' credit, his "Hunting and Fishing Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" proposed...a commission to study the impacts of commercial game farms and captive hunting operations on native wildlife, and enforcing the Clean Water Act to protect lakes, streams, and oceans. Terrible ideas too: Edwards suggested opening national parks to sport hunters... On a more positive note, Edwards...was one of the first presidential candidates to release a policy statement on animal welfare. Edwards wrote about his three dogs and the joy animals bring to our lives. Bills supported and co-sponsored when in the Senate: Legislation to stop cockfighting, bear poaching, processing of downer livestock. Expressed support for restricting puppy mills, ensuring pet food safety, stopping trade in pet primates. Voted to protect dolphins from tuna nets and prevent drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Signed letters urging increased funding for enforcement of animal welfare laws. He wasn't with animal advocates every time: Voted in favor of using steel-jawed leghold traps and neck snares for commercial and recreational trapping on national wildlife refuges... CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. John Edwards (D) email: johnedwards.com/about/contact/form/ phone: 919-636-3131 website: johnedwards.com/ MORE / JOHN EDWARDS How pig farm politics are mucking up Iowa's race for president www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22188559/ Edwards Campaign's Statement On Animal Welfare download, under John Edwards: hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2008/01/donkeys.html Candidates On Animal Issues 216.110.171.197/07/11/candidatesonanimalissues11_07.html
2001, 2002: Led effort to secure more funding for U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's enforcement of Animal Welfare Act at puppy mills, research laboratories, zoos, circuses... CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Dennis Kucinich (D) email: info@dennis4president.com phone: 877-413-3664 website: www.dennis4president.com/ MORE / DENNIS KUCINICH Dennis Kucinich Animal Rights Webcast connecticutforanimals.blogspot.com/2007/11/dennis-kucinich-animal-rights-webcast.html Kucinich Watch: Why He's the Best Political Animal for President www.associatedcontent.com/article/261770/kucinich_watch_why_hes_the_best_political.html
...At the time of the camp incident, a local prosecutor asked the Arkansas State Police to investigate whether David Huckabee violated state anti-cruelty laws. Newsweek broke the story that the former director of the state police, John Bailey, says Huckabee's chief of staff and personal attorney leaned on him to drop the investigation... Bailey refused to play ball and was fired seven months later. It seems Huckabee tried to stop the state police from investigating the cruelty charges against his son, and Bailey's story is corroborated by the former FBI chief in Little Rock. During Huckabee's administration: Arkansas lawmakers tried to pass legislation upgrading the state's anti-cruelty law from misdemeanor to felony... They received no help from the governor, and were unsuccessful every time. Stymied by the legislative process, animal advocates collected signatures to place an anti-cruelty and anti-cockfighting measure on the ballot in 2002... All that came from Huckabee during the ballot campaign was a deafening silence. The measure went down in flames, largely because of a campaign run by the Arkansas Farm Bureau, Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and Ducks Unlimited — groups with which Huckabee associates himself — falsely claiming this modest proposal to upgrade penalties for animal cruelty would have adversely impacted hunting, fishing, farming, and other Arkansas traditions... Huckabee's pandering to the sport hunting lobby: November television ad in Iowa featured action star Chuck Norris, who stated, "Mike Huckabee is a lifelong hunter..." During a speech to the NRA in September, Huckabee...talked about shooting a bullet that was guided by angels to pierce an antelope, and exclaimed, "I'm pretty sure there will be duck hunting in heaven, and I can't wait." [Huckabee spent Christmas Day killing tame pheasants]. CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Mike Huckabee (R) email: information@explorehuckabee.com phone: 501-324-2008 website: www.mikehuckabee.com ** An alleged family history of cruelty to animals and the suggestion the governor obstructed justice... Huckabee should apologize or explain the specifics regarding the camp cruelty allegations. Call/email his campaign office and tell him animal abuse is a serious crime. MORE / MIKE HUCKABEE Quit Picking on Huckabee's Son Says Michael Vick www.opednews.com/articles/genera_martha_r_071229_quit_picking_on_huck.htm A Son's Past Deeds Come Back To Bite Huckabee www.newsweek.com/id/78241 National Animal Protection Organization Asks Presidential Candidate and Iowa Caucus... www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS199175+04-Jan-2008+PRN20080104 SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 4 — United Animal Nations (UAN) today asked presidential candidate Mike Huckabee to educate himself about horse slaughter and reconsider consuming a Dutch horsemeat dish, which he recently described as tasting "like chicken..." THE TRUTH ABOUT THE REAL MIKE HUCKABEE www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/alert/?alertid=10726911&content_dir=ua_congressorg
First Republican candidate to release a public statement on animal issues: "Animals play an important part in the lives of many Americans. We should all work to reduce animal suffering by advocating for sensible public policies, investigating animal cruelty and strongly enforcing the laws that are already on the books. I will continue to support efforts to educate the public about animal issues, and work with corporations to develop animal-friendly policies." CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Rudy Giuliani (R) email: webteam@joinrudy2008.com phone: 212-835-9449 website: www.joinrudy2008.com MORE / RUDY GIULIANI Curbing Pet Overpopulation, By Mayor Rudy Giuliani www.nyc.gov/html/rwg/html/2000a/weekly/wkly0515.html Attack me, not my wife: Giuliani www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21524938-2703,00.html Who's winning the Republican dog abuse primary? www.dailykos.com/story/2007/12/18/8403/9556/372/423719
He took an anti-animal position by supporting an amendment to the California Desert Protection Act which would have allowed sport hunting in the Mojave National Park. A leader in effort to stop global warming. Opposes drilling for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge... CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. John McCain (R) email: www.johnmccain.com/Contact/ phone: 703-418-2008 website: www.johnmccain.com MORE / JOHN MCCAIN McCain would do more about global warming www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071107/NEWS09/711070365/-1/caucus
As chief executive of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City: Romney also came under fire from animal protection groups for allowing a rodeo exhibition that included calf roping. His term as governor: Appointed a raft of animal-unfriendly people to the state Fisheries and Wildlife Board. He did, however, sign a bill passed in 2006 to strengthen the Massachusetts animal fighting law and prevent a convicted animal abuser from getting the animal back. CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Mitt Romney (R) email: www.mittromney.com/CommentForm phone: 857-288-6400 website: www.mittromney.com MORE / MITT ROMNEY Romney's Cruel Canine Vacation www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1638065,00.html 2002 Rodeo Will Keep Its Calf Roping www.deseretnews.com/oly/view/0,3949,50000322,00.html A Pet Project for Romney? blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/01/07/a_pet_project_for_romney.html NASHUA, N.H. — At a Nashua Rotary Club event, an audience member posed a question to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney: As president, what would he do to combat the nation's burgeoning pet population? For a moment, the well-versed candidate seemed stumped...
CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Fred Thompson (R) email: www.fred08.com/Contact/Contact.aspx phone: 571-730-1001 website: www.fred08.com
Voted in March to keep federal penalties weak for dogfighting and cockfighting... Voted in April against restoring decades-old protections for wild horses and burros, instead opting to let them be sold for commercial slaughter. Voted in June to allow wealthy American trophy hunters to shoot polar bears in the Arctic and bring their heads and hides back home... It hasn't always been this way for Ron Paul: Voted, several years ago, to cut funding for lethal predator control, trapping on national wildlife refuges, and trophy hunting programs in foreign countries. But...libertarians like Paul don't want to see laws enacted that restrict personal behavior, even if that behavior may involve dogfighting or eating mustangs. CONTACT INFO / ASK FOR THIS CANDIDATE'S STAND ON ANIMAL ISSUES: Let this candidate know his/her position on humane issues will affect your vote. Ron Paul (R) email: www.ronpaul2008.com/contact/form phone: 703-248-9115 website: www.ronpaul2008.com/ 
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