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Profiles of U.S. Senators

Biographies of the members of the United States Senate, past and present.
John McCain on Civil Liberties Issues
A complete illustrated guide to John McCain's positions on key civil liberties issues, including abortion, immigration, and same-sex marriage.
The Good Clinton
Is Hillary Clinton a better civil libertarian than her husband was?
Joe Biden on Civil Liberties
An overview of Joe Biden's views on key civil liberties issues.
Christopher Dodd on Civil Liberties
An overview of Christopher Dodd's views on key civil liberties issues.
Hillary Clinton on Civil Liberties
An overview of Hillary Clinton's positions on key civil liberties issues.
Barack Obama on Civil Liberties
An overview of Barack Obama's views on key civil liberties issues.
Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) - The Negotiator
A profile of U.S. Senator Joseph Biden, Democrat from Delaware. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) - Quiet and Serious-Minded
A profile of U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, Democrat from New Mexico. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) - Advocate for Social Justice
A profile of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Democrat from California. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) - Voice of the Future
A profile of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Democrat from Washington. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) - The Leading Contender
A profile of U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democrat from New York. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) - Maverick with Courage of Convictions
A profile of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, Democrat from Wisconsin. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) - A Liberal Voice of Authority
A profile of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat from California. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) - The Centrist
A profile of U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat from Louisiana. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) - Champion of NASA
A profile of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat from Florida. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) - Rising Progressive Democratic Star
A profile of U.S. Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) [Minority Leader] - The Consensus-Builder
A profile of U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Democrat from Nevada. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) - The Courage to Dissent
A profile of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Democrat from Michigan. Written by U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Deborah White.

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