Benjamin L. Cardin - Politics

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'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. I was disappointed that former Attorney General Michael Mukasey could not bring himself to say that waterboarding is torture

Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Votes to confirm

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. CARDIN PRAISES PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DECISION TO CLOSE GITMO, BAN TORTURE

Eric Holder is a good choice for U.S. Attorney General. I think that Eric Holder is the right person at right time for the Department of Justice and I hope that his confirmation process will move forward

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Cardin voted for joint resolution to revise policy on Iraq.

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Cardin is a co-sponsor of S. 22.

Cluster bombs should be banned. Cardin co-sponsored joint resolution to ban cluster bombs.

The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. Cardin co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"

Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Cardin voted against the moratorium in the Senate

Superdelegates should not be able to shift the balance to one candidate if the majority of voters favored a different candidate. Would be terrible

Roe v. Wade should not be overturned. Freedom of Choice Act

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Cardin voted for Iraqi federalism

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Cardin opposes bill with telecom immunity

MoveOn.org's "General Betray Us" ad was not appropriate. Cardin Voted To Condemn MoveOn Ad Against Petraeus

The U.S. should declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Voted "Yea" on Kyl Amendment

Executive privilege should not apply to White House aides. Cardin condemns refusal

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. A "rules-based" trading system

EVIDENCE: Should gun owners be allowed to carry guns in national parks? No

EVIDENCE: Do you support President Obama's message to the Muslim world? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should the Guantanamo detention center be closed? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should private sellers at gun shows be required to do background checks? Yes

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Is Leon Panetta a good choice to head the CIA?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?