Words: Biden is opposed to no-bid contracts and a strong supporter of campaign finance reform, advocating a ban on contributions from corporations and unions and eliminating “soft money”. He also opposes warrantless wiretapping and the suspension of habeas corpus and has sought to limit the expansion of the executive under the Bush administration.

Actions: Biden voted AGAINST banning more types of Congressional gifts (1995), FOR approving a presidential line-item veto (1996), FOR the McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance (1997), FOR banning campaign donations from unions and corporations (2001), AGAINST requiring a photo ID for voter registration (2002), FOR banning “soft money” contributions and restrict issue ads targeting specific candidates (2002), FOR the Senate Office of Public Integrity (2006), and AGAINST allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress (2006). Citizens Against Government Waste has given Biden a rating of 17%.

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