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Chris Shays
Chris Shays
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 6, 1987–
Preceded by Stewart McKinney
Succeeded by incumbent
Born October 18, 1945
Stamford, Connecticut
Political party Republican
Spouse Betsi DeRaismes Shays
Religion Christian Science

Christopher H. Shays, usually known as Chris Shays (born October 18, 1945), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the 4th District of Connecticut, which includes 17 towns in Southwest Connecticut.[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 391 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1173 × 1800 pixel, file size: 136 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chris Shays Members... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Connecticuts 4th Congressional District has been represented in the United States House of Representatives by Chris Shays (Republican) since 1987. ... The incumbent, in politics, is the current holder of a political office. ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 359 days (360 in leap years) remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stewart McKinney (January 30, 1931-May 7, 1987) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the House of Representatives from 1971 until his death. ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Nickname: The City That Works Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government Type Mayor-Board of representatives  - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area    - City 134. ... The Republican Party is a one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Democratic Party. ... It has been suggested that Christian Science practitioner be merged into this article or section. ... October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...


Currently he is the only Republican serving in the House from New England. This article is about the region in the United States of America. ...

Contents

Background

Born in Stamford, Connecticut; Shays grew up in Darien, and attended the Christian Science Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, and received an MBA and MPA from New York University. He was a member of the Connecticut state house of representatives from 1975-1987 before his election to Congress. He lives in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Connecticut.[2] Shays is a Christian Scientist; in September 2006, Shays said in an interview that he was questioning his faith.[3][4] Nickname: The City That Works Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government Type Mayor-Board of representatives  - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area    - City 134. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Principia College is a four-year private co-educational liberal arts college in Elsah, Illinois. ... New York University (NYU) is a major research university in New York City. ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region Greater Bridgeport Incorporated (town) 1821 Incorporated (city) 1836 Government type Mayor-council  - Mayor John M. Fabrizi Area    - City 50. ... The Church of Christ, Scientist, often known as The Christian Science Church, is a nontrinitarian Protestant Christian denomination, founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. ...


Shays married the former Betsi deRaismes in 1968. They served together in the Peace Corps in Fiji from 1968–1970.They have one daughter. Peace Corps volunteers usually serve for two years. ...


Political career

In 1987, he was elected to the US House of Representatives in a special election held to fill the vacant seat of the late Stewart McKinney. Between 1988 and 2004, Shays easily won re-election each time by margins between 34,000 and 53,000 votes.[5] Stewart McKinney (January 30, 1931-May 7, 1987) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the House of Representatives from 1971 until his death. ...


In 2004, however, Shays defeated Democratic challenger Diane Farrell, a Westport First Selectwoman, by a margin of 5 percentage points to win reelection.[6] In that race, Shays eschewed the use of negative television ads, despite pleas from some Republicans to do so.[7] The district, like the rest of the state, had swung heavily toward the Democrats in recent years; the Democrats have carried the district in the last four presidential elections. Diane Farrell (born August 10, 1955, New Rochelle, New York) is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the 2006 congressional election in Connecticuts 4th District. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1835 Government type Representative town meeting First selectman Gordon F. Joseloff Town meeting moderator Alice H. Shelton Area    - City 86. ... The First Selectman (sometimes Selectwoman depending on the preference of the person holding the office) is the traditional head of the Board of Selectmen of a New England town. ...


Now in his eleventh term in the 110th Congress, Shays serves on the Government Reform, Financial Services, and Homeland Security Committees. The Committee on Government Reform is a House of Representatives committee that has existed in varying forms since 1816. ... Meeting of the House Financial Services Committee The United States House Committee on Financial Services (or House Banking Committee) oversees the entire financial services industry, including the securities, insurance, banking, and housing industries. ... The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), commonly known as Homeland Security, is a Cabinet department of the Federal Government of the United States with the responsibility of protecting the territory of the United States from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters. ...


Shays and his spouse are now well-known, prominent residents of Bridgeport. Prior to moving there in 2000 Shays was a long time resident of Stamford, which he had represented in the CT House of Representatives for many years prior to his election to Congress. Bridgeport is the name of a number of places in the United States of America: Bridgeport, Alabama Bridgeport, California Bridgeport, Chicago Bridgeport, Connecticut - by far the largest city with this name Bridgeport, Illinois Bridgeport, Michigan Bridgeport, Ohio Bridgeport, New Jersey Bridgeport, Pennsylvania Bridgeport, Washington Bridgeport, West Virginia See also: Bridgeport... Nickname: The City That Works Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government Type Mayor-Board of representatives  - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area    - City 134. ...


Political views

Shays is interviewed in a charity facility. In the far background is U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman; in the middle is Curt Welling, president of the charity (AmeriCares).
Shays is interviewed in a charity facility. In the far background is U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman; in the middle is Curt Welling, president of the charity (AmeriCares).

Described in the press as a social liberal in the style of a "Rockefeller Republican",[8] Shays labels himself a fiscal conservative.[9] US News and World Report says that analysis of Shays' voting record reveals that he is a moderate, having voted historically more often with liberals than with conservatives, although it notes he voted with Congressional Republicans 80% of the time in 2002.[10] Shays has listed former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as his political inspiration, saying "Newt Gingrich is my hero." [11] Download high resolution version (561x841, 77 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (561x841, 77 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... Joseph Isadore Joe Lieberman (born February 24, 1942) is an American politician from Connecticut. ... U.S. News & World Report is a weekly newsmagazine. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Shays is labeled by his supporters as a "maverick"[12] and "independent thinker", while conservative detractors regard him as a RINO ("Republican in name only").[13] Shays is pro-choice on abortion, although he voted to ban intact dilation and extraction without including an exception for the health of the mother.[12][14] Shays was endorsed by the Brady Campaign for his support for gun control.[15] The Congressman has long been for environmental regulations,[9] and was endorsed in the past election by the League of Conservation Voters.[16] He also advocates humane treatment of animals[17] and ending discrimination in the workplace.[18] RINO stands for Republican In Name Only, a disparaging term for a member of the United States Republican Party whose words and actions are thought to be too fiscally or socially moderate or liberal. ... Spontaneous: Miscarriage Law and society Abortion by country Conscience · Buffer zones Minors · Paternal rights Abortion case law: R v Davidson R. v. ... Intact dilation and extraction (IDX or Intact D&X), is a surgical abortion wherein an intact fetus is removed from the womb via the cervix. ... The Brady Campaign or The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence or The Brady Campaign united with the Million Mom March was founded in 1974 as The National Council to Control Handguns (NCCH) by Dr. Mark Borinsky, a victim of gun violence. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Gun politics. ... The League of Conservation Voters is an American environmentalist lobby. ...


In April of 2005, he broke with most of his party over House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's alleged ethics violations. This made Shays the first Republican to say DeLay should step down from the Majority Leader post. He fought to maintain the Republican Party rule that requires an indicted leader to step down -- the rule that ultimately resulted in Tom DeLay's resignation. Shays stated that he should resign, saying, "Tom's conduct is hurting the Republican Party, is hurting this Republican majority and it is hurting any Republican who is up for re-election."[19] Thomas Dale DeLay (born April 8, 1947) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Sugar Land, Texas. ...


Shays is a member of or supported by the Republican Main Street Partnership,[20] The Republican Majority For Choice,[21] Republicans for Environmental Protection,[22] and It's My Party Too.[23] The Republican Main Street Partnership is a group of social liberals and moderates in the United States Republican Party. ... Republicans for Environmental Protection (or REP America), is a national organization of Republican voters formed in 1995 with the stated purpose of educating and advocating environmental issues and supporting efforts to conserve natural resources and protect human and environmental health. ...


Views on Iraq

Shays voted in favor of the 2003 Congressional resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq. In 2003, he was the first U.S. Congressman to visit Iraq after the outbreak of war and he has traveled to Iraq 14 times overall, more than any other U.S. legislator.[24]


From 2003 until August 24, 2006, Shays was a "stalwart supporter" of the War in Iraq, and of a continued US military presence there.[25][26] Shays has faced a continued political challenge to his views in a district where recent polls show a solid majority of voters disapprove of the 2003 US decision to invade Iraq.[27]


On April 10, 2003, Shays told the Connecticut Post that "The war plan has been nearly flawless."[28] On August 19, 2004, Shays told reporters, "We're on the right track now."[29] On June 24, 2005, Shays said "We've seen amazing progress [in Iraq]."[30] On July 27, 2005, Shays said on a local radio program that he was optimistic about the future of Iraq, and that he opposed any timetable for troop withdrawal.[31]On June 11, 2006 Shays told the Hartford Courant that his position on the war was a matter of principle and he was not going to stop talking about it.[13] The Connecticut Post is a daily newspaper, serving the area of Southwestern Connecticut around Bridgeport, Connecticut. ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Hartford Courant is Connecticuts largest daily newspaper, and the only morning newspaper for most of the state north of New Haven and east of Waterbury. ...


Upon returning from an August, 2006 Iraq trip, Shays explained that his previous views on Iraq had changed, and Shays became the first Congressional Republican to call for a timetable for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.[25] Shays said he is still a supporter of the war, but supports a timetable in order to "encourage some political will on the part of Iraqis".[32]


Shays has angrily disputed media claims that he has flipflopped his position on Iraq.[33] "I am not distancing myself from the President," he told the Los Angeles Times on August 25, 2006.[34] That same day, he told other reporters, "I totally support the war."[35]


On February 16th, 2007, Shays voted against H. Con. Res. 63 (which disapproved of increasing troop levels in Iraq) [1] claiming that "The resolution sends the wrong message to the President, to our troops, and to our enemies" [2]


Policy

Campaign Finance Reform

Along with Representative Marty Meehan, a Massachusetts Democrat, Shays co-sponsored the Shays-Meehan bill, which was signed into law as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. The American Civil Liberties Union "believes that key elements of Shays-Meehan violate the First Amendment right to free speech because the legislation contains provisions that would violate the constitutionally protected right of the people to express their opinions about issues through broadcast advertising if they mention the name of a candidate and restrict soft money contributions and uses of soft money for no constitutionally justifiable reason."[36] The Supreme Court upheld the law (McConnell v. Federal Election Commission). Shays introduced legislation in the 1990s advocating forced universal national service (draft) Martin Thomas Marty Meehan (born December 30, 1956) is an American attorney and politician from the state of Massachusetts. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) is U.S. Congressional legislation which regulates the financing of political campaigns. ... The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a major American non-profit organization with headquarters in New York City, whose stated mission is to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.[1] It... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest judicial body in the United... McConnell v. ...


National Security

After a series of leaks from within the FBI, CIA, and NSA regarding the disputed legality of surveillance Shays chaired a hearing on National Whistleblower Protection[37] This hearing was largely opposed by the Republican leadership and the Bush administration which was attempting to strip intelligence employees of whistleblower protections. The witness list included members of the military, the FBI, the CIA, and the NSA who had come forward about such issues as warrantless eavesdropping and the Abu Gharib scandal in Iraq[38]


2006 election

Main article: Connecticut 4th congressional district election, 2006
Shays at a political debate held at Fairfield University in October 2006
Shays at a political debate held at Fairfield University in October 2006

In 2006, Shays was in "the fight of his political life",[10] facing a strong challenge for reelection from former Westport First Selectwoman Diane Farrell, his opponent in 2004. According to U.S. News & World Report, "With money pouring in from the district and from national groups (Farrell expects to raise close to $3 million, Shays a bit less) and unregulated political interest groups targeting Shays with automated calls and negative telemarketing designed as polls, this one already has the odor of ugly."[10] According to the US News report, Farrell says that, in 2002, Shays voted in support of Bush's post-911 agenda 80% of the time, but other analyses of his voting record reveals that historically he voted more often with liberals.[10] The 2006 Connecticut 4th Congressional District Election will be held on November 7 to elect a representative from the 4th District of Connecticut, which includes 17 towns in southwest Connecticut. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 482 KB) Christopher Shays at a debate in October 2006. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 482 KB) Christopher Shays at a debate in October 2006. ... Fairfield University is a private, co-educational undergraduate and masters level university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Incorporated 1835 Government type Representative town meeting First selectman Gordon F. Joseloff Town meeting moderator Alice H. Shelton Area    - City 86. ... Diane Farrell (born August 10, 1955, New Rochelle, New York) is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in the 2006 congressional election in Connecticuts 4th District. ... U.S. News & World Report is a weekly newsmagazine. ...


Despite the strong challenge from Farrell, Shays was re-elected to Congress in the 2006 election by a slim margin of 6645 votes (3%). Shays lost Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport and Weston to Farrell, but her margin in those communities was insufficient to overcome Shays's lead in the more Republican towns in the district.


After the defeats of Nancy Johnson and Rob Simmons, Shays is the only Republican member of the House from Connecticut, and the only Republican from all of New England. There are, however, four Republican U.S. Senators still remaining in New England, those being Judd Gregg and John Sununu of New Hampshire, and Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine. Nancy Lee Johnson (born January 5, 1935, Chicago, Illinois) is an American politician. ... Rep. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... Judd Alan Gregg (born February 14, 1947) is a former Governor of New Hampshire and current United States Senator. ... John Sununu is the name of two U.S. politicians: John H. Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire (1983-1989) and White House Chief of Staff for George H. W. Bush (1989-1991) John E. Sununu, his son, U.S. Congressman (1997-2003) and U.S. Senator (2003-present) This is... Olympia Jean Bouchles Snowe (born February 21, 1947 in Augusta, Maine) is a Republican politician and the senior United States Senator from Maine. ... With fellow Maine Senator Olympia Snowe Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952 in Caribou, Maine) is an American politician, the junior U.S. Senator from Maine and a Republican. ...


Controversies

A week after Ted Kennedy had campaigned in Connecticut for Farrell, Shays was questioned about the Mark Foley scandal. Shays said, "Dennis Hastert didn't kill anybody," referring to the 1969 Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Ted Kennedy (D).[39] Farrell criticized Shays for making this claim noting, "This is symptomatic of Chris losing his composure in a tight race." A spokeswoman for Kennedy said, "This just makes clear the real need for change in November. Beyond that, I'm not going to dignify such a desperate attack with a response."[40] Edward Moore Ted Kennedy (born February 22, 1932) is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party. ... Mark Foley The Mark Foley scandal, which broke in late September 2006, centers on sexually explicit and solicitative e-mails and instant messages sent by Mark Foley, a Republican Congressman from Florida, to congressional pages and former pages. ... John Dennis Hastert (born January 2, 1942) is an American politician and former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... On July 18, 1969, Ted Kennedy attended a party on Chappaquiddick, Marthas Vineyard, which was intended to be a reunion of those who had worked on his brother Roberts 1968 presidential campaign. ...


Regarding Abu Ghraib, Shays stated, "It was outrageous, outrageous involvement of National Guard troops....who were involved in a sex ring and they took pictures of soldiers who were naked, and they did other things that were just outrageous. But it wasn't torture."[41] Later, Shays clarified his remarks, saying: "It was torture because sex abuse is torture. It was gross and despicable ... This is more about pornography than torture."[42] Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse images Satar Jabar standing on a box with wires connected to his body Prisoners Ordered to Form Human Pyramid Beginning in 2004, numerous accounts of abuse and torture of prisoners held in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq (also known... The United States National Guard is a component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air National Guard). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


See also

This article discusses only races that resulted in a seats party switch in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2006 (mid-term) election. ... This article or section relies largely or entirely upon a single source. ...

Notes

  1. ^ Connecticut's Fourth District, Congressman Christopher Shays. Fourth District Links. Accessed October 8, 2006.
  2. ^ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. SHAYS, Christopher H. Retrieved October 9, 2006.
  3. ^ Chris Shays is Fired Up, Feels Campaign Heat. The Hill. Retrieved October 11, 2006.
  4. ^ Urban, Peter. Shays says his faith changed: No longer follows Christian Scientist views on healing. Connecticut Post September 15, 2006.
  5. ^ State of Connecticut. Register & Manuel. Accessed October 8, 2006.
  6. ^ Connecticut. The Washington Post November 24, 2004.
  7. ^ Incumbent Shays fending off Farrell. CNN November 3, 2004.
  8. ^ Silvers, Susan. Shays works both sides of politics. Connecticut Post September 19, 2006.
    * The independent man. The Economist September 14, 2006.
    * Lightman, David. Centrist Republicans Gain Clout on Capital Hill. The Hartford Courant March 25, 2001, pg. A1.
  9. ^ a b Congressman Christopher Shays. On The Issues. House.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2006. "As a strong fiscal conservative, I believe national service is one of the wisest and most efficient investments our government can make."
  10. ^ a b c d Halloran, Liz. One Fierce Nor'easter. U.S. News & World Report May 29, 2006.
  11. ^ Shays does know the details, and he admits that "there's a part of me that wonders if it's as well thought out as I'd like it to be." But, he adds, "I'll take almost any alternative over what we've got now." And on the day the measure passed the House, Shays was standing at Gingrich's side, paying homage with the familiar phrases. "What I had to wrestle with was, in my heart I thought I was a caring person," he said. "But I realized I was a caretaking person. And today, what we have shown is that we are a caring country." And then the unlikely convert concluded with the least likely words: "Newt Gingrich is my hero." Rant, Listen, Exploit, Learn, Scare, Help, Manipulate, Lead, The New York Times, January 28, 1996, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Newt Gingrich, Section 6; Page 34; Column 1; Magazine Desk , 7786 words, By Jason DeParle; Jason DeParle, a staff writer for the Magazine, wrote about welfare in December.
  12. ^ a b Keating, Christopher. "Rep. Shays Facing His Toughest Race in 17 Years; Incumbent's Maverick Image Concerns Fellow Republicans". Hartford Courant. Sep 13, 2004. pg. B.1
  13. ^ a b Buck, Rinker. Out Of Step. The Hartford Courant June 11, 2006.
  14. ^ Seelye, Katharine Q. "House, by Broad Margin, Backs Ban on a Type of Late Abortion'. New York Times. Mar 21, 1997. pg. A.1
  15. ^ Project VoteSmart. Representative Christopher H. Shays (CT): Gun Issues. Retrieved October 9, 2005.
  16. ^ D'Arcy, Janice. 4TH DISTRICT HOUSE RACE GAINS ATTENTION. Hartford Courant Jul 15, 2004. pg. A.17
  17. ^ Congressman Christopher Shays.On the Issues:Animal Welfare. House.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2006.
  18. ^ Barr, Stephen. "House Bill Would Offer Domestic Partner Benefits to Unmarried Workers". The Washington Post. Jul 18, 2005. pg. B.02
  19. ^ Associated Press. Pressure builds on DeLay. MSNBC April 11, 2005.
  20. ^ OnTheIssues.org. Christopher Shays on Principles & Values. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
  21. ^ Christopher Shays Endorsements. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
  22. ^ Congressman Christopher Shays. Shays, Leader on Environmental Issues, Comments on Global Warming Report. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
  23. ^ Advisory Board - Christopher Shays. Retrieved October 10, 2006.
  24. ^ Associated Press "Rep. Shays Calls for Iraq Withdrawal Time Frame" 24 August 2006
  25. ^ a b Hernandez, Raymond. Congressman Shifts to Favor Iraq Timetable. New York Times August 31, 2006.
  26. ^ " Since U.S. forces attacked in 2003, Rep. Christopher Shays, a moderate Republican from Connecticut's liberal 4th District, has been a stalwart defender of the Iraq war. 'I've been carrying the bucket when it comes to the war,' Shays said in September. But facing an antiwar Democratic opponent in a tough midterm election race, Shays is starting to express reservations. " The Nation; Republicans in Blue States Rethink Iraq; Some conservative defenders of the war, facing opinion polls and antiwar challengers in November, are now talking withdrawal., Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2006 Saturday, Home Edition, MAIN NEWS; National Desk; Part A; Pg. 12, 931 words, Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer, WASHINGTON
  27. ^ University of Connecticut CSRA poll. Shays Leads Farrell in Connecticut's 4th District. October 2, 2006.
  28. ^ Urban, Peter "Great progress,' but caution urged." Connecticut Post. April 10, 2003. "Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4, said the fall of Baghdad is 'obviously a healthy sign' but also cautioned that American and coalition forces are still at risk and the task of establishing a permanent peace remains. 'The successes to date are extraordinary. The war plan has been nearly flawless. Now we need to make sure the peace plan rises to the same level,' Shays said. 'If we are able to help them form a government quickly, we will be viewed as liberators. If we are there too long, we will be viewed basically as conquerors.' "
  29. ^ "I think he [The President] has to be willing to be very candid about the mistakes we made in Iraq [to be reelected], disbanding the army, the military and the police, having -- not having the State Department not being more culturally sensitive. But we're on the right track now. And, you know, you're allowed to make a few mistakes when you make these big decisions. "Al-Sadr Standoff; Bush Prepping for Convention; Interview With Congressman Christopher Shays, CNN, NEWS FROM CNN 12:00, August 19, 2004 Thursday, Transcript # 081901CN.V95, News; Domestic, International, 7438 words, Don Shepperd, Christopher Shays, Robin Wright, Jeffrey Gettleman, Wolf Blitzer, Matthew Chance, Elaine Quijano, Christopher Darden
  30. ^ President Bush to Address Nation, CNN, SHOW: INSIDE POLITICS 3:30 PM EST, June 24, 2005 Friday, NEWS; International, 8635 words, Dana Bash, Suzanne Malveaux, Kristy Feig, Jamie McIntyre, Abbi Tatton, Jacki Schechner, Bill Schneider
  31. ^ Video Monitoring Services of America SHOW: The Brad Davis Show July 27, 2005, Wednesday 08:00-10:00 ET NETWORK: WDRC-AM MEDIUM: Radio TYPE: Local Radio
  32. ^ Asthana, Anushka. Shays Urges Iraq Withdrawal. The Washington Post August 25, 2006; Page A03.
  33. ^ Clift, Eleanor "Will Voters Buy Shays's Iraq Reversal?" Newsweek. September 16, 2006.
  34. ^ "I'm not distancing myself from the president," he [Shays] said. "I believe this is a war we have to win. The people fighting this war are doing the Lord's work." The Nation; Republicans in Blue States Rethink Iraq; Some conservative defenders of the war, facing opinion polls and antiwar challengers in November, are now talking withdrawal., Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2006 Saturday, Home Edition, MAIN NEWS; National Desk; Part A; Pg. 12, 931 words, Johanna Neuman, Times Staff Writer, WASHINGTON
  35. ^ "REP. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS (R), CONNECTICUT: Let me just be very clear. First, I totally support the war in Iraq. I believe we have to be engaged militarily, economically, politically 100 percent. I believe it would be an absolutely outrage if we left Iraq right now or prematurely. We would simply -- I'm getting talk -- people are talking in the background, guys." Iran Nuclear Showdown; War on 'Fascism'; Interview With Congressman Christopher Shays; Storms Strike Both Coasts; New Therapy Promising for Skin Cancer, CNN, SHOW: THE SITUATION ROOM 5:00 PM EST, August 31, 2006 Thursday, NEWS; International, 7482 words, John King, Aneesh Raman, Suzanne Malveaux, Jack Cafferty, Zain Verjee, Reynolds Wolf, Anderson Burns, Sanjay Gupta, Jacki Schechner
  36. ^ American Civil Liberties Union. ACLU Campaign Finance Reform Fact Sheet. February 12, 2002. Accessed October 8, 2006
  37. ^ Shays Conducts Oversight of National Security Whistleblower Protections. February 14, 2006. Accessed November 8, 2007
  38. ^ Bipartisan Support Emerges for Federal Whistle-Blowers February 17, 2006. Accessed November 8, 2006
  39. ^ Lightman, David. Shays Hits Hard In Page Scandal. The Hartford Courant October 11, 2006.
  40. ^ Shays on Foley handling: At least no one died. CNN October 11, 2006.
  41. ^ Miga, Andrew. "Shays says Abu Ghraib abuses were more about sex, not torture", Boston Globe, October 13, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-10-18.
  42. ^ Rep. Shays Seeks to Defuse Controversy Over Abu Ghraib Remarks Fox News October 13, 2006.

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