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CHVL 2006 Candidate Information
~ U.S. Congressional District 7 ~

This page contains candidate information about the candidates for U.S. Representative for Colorado Congressional District 7.

Highlights from this race:

The first "Pro-Animal Pick" for this race is Ed Perlmutter (Democratic Party) because of his of his questionnaire response score of 75%. To volunteer to help his campaign, please visit http://www.perlmutter2006.com.
The second "Pro-Animal Pick" for this race is Dave Chandler (Green Party) because of his questionnaire response score of 100%. To volunteer to help his campaign, please visit http://www.davechandler.us.
All candidates in this race are listed below, along with their responses or a notation that they did not respond.

Notes:

Responses are given exactly as they were written. Spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors were not corrected.
CHVL imposed a 25-word limit on comments because of space limitations; however, if a candidate exceeded this limit we did not cut the text off in mid-sentence. In any case where a candidate's comment is not shown in full, we have included a note to contact us for the full comment.
Each candidate's party affiliation is indicated in parentheses immediately following his or her name below. Party abbreviations are as follows. "ACP" - American Constitution Party; "COP" - Concerns of People Party; "D" - Democratic Party; "G" - Green Party; "L" - Libertarian Party; "R" - Republican Party; "U" - Unaffiliated.

Candidate questionnaire scores

1a. Did you grow up with animals? Yes/No
1b. If so, what kind?

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes - Dogs and cats
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes - Cats
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

2a. Does your family have animals? Yes/No
2b. If so, what kind?

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes - three golden retrievers (one is a golden retriever puppy) and we had a cat
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes - Cat - Hamster
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

The bills and resolutions referred to in the following questions are from the 109th (current) Congress. We thank the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for some of the legislation descriptions. For more information about any bill or resolution (including its complete text), please visit http://thomas.loc.gov.

3. The “Pet Safety and Protection Act” (S. 451) would amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

4. The “Pet Animal Welfare Statute” (S. 1139 & H.R. 2669) would close a loophole in the Animal Welfare Act that allows large commercial breeders (“puppy mills”) that sell directly to the public to escape regulation, requiring them to meet the same minimal welfare standards as other facilities. Would you be likely to vote for this bill? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

5. The “American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act” (H.R. 503 & S. 1915) would prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption and prohibit the trade and transport of horseflesh and live horses intended for human consumption. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

6. The “Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act” (S. 382 & H.R. 817) would authorize felony-level jail time for animal fighting, prohibit interstate commerce of cockfighting implements, and update provisions on animal seizure and disposition after arrests. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes - but I would want to know what the fiscal impact would be of this bill.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

7. The “Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act” (S. 742 & H.R. 2562) would curb overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture, which supports overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on factory farms and endangers public health. Would you be likely to vote for this bill? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Undecided - Unsure, I need to know more about this subject.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

8. The “Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act” (PETS Act) (S. 2548 & H.R. 3858) would require local and state authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in the event of a disaster. Would you be likely to vote for this bill? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

9. The “Downed Animal Protection Act” (S. 1779 & H.R. 3931) would end the use of certain nonambulatory livestock (cattle, sheep, swine, goats, or horses, mules, or other equines) in human food and require that these downed animals be humanely euthanized when presented at slaughter facilities. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

10. The ”Truth in Fur Labeling Act” (H.R. 4904) would require that all fur garments, regardless of value, identify the species of animal used and the country of origin. Would you be likely to vote for this bill? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Undecided - Unsure, I would like to know more about this question.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

11. The “Captive Primate Safety Act” (S. 1509 & H.R. 1329) would prohibit interstate and foreign commerce in nonhuman primates (chimpanzees, monkeys, lemurs and others) for the pet trade. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

12. The “Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act” (H.R. 2428) would encourage non-lethal management methods and create a moratorium on the killing of Yellowstone bison so they can freely roam federal public lands surrounding the park. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

13. The “Inhumane Trapping Prevention Act” (H.R. 3442) would prohibit interstate commerce of steel-jaw leghold traps and the import, export, or interstate commerce of fur of animals caught with these devices. Would you be likely to vote for this bill? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

14. Senate Resolution 33 (S. Res. 33) calls on the government of Canada to end its commercial seal hunt. The hunt is the largest commercial slaughter of wildlife in the world, allowing hunters to club or shoot up to 975,000 baby harp seals over a three-year period. Would you be likely to vote for this resolution?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

15. The ”Sportsmanship in Hunting Act” (S. 304 & H.R. 1688) would prohibit interstate commerce in animals destined to be killed for trophies at canned hunting facilities. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Undecided - Unsure, I need more information.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

16. The ”Computer-Assisted Remote Hunting Act” (H.R. 1558) would prohibit internet hunting whereby a person remotely controls the aiming and firing of a weapon to kill an animal at a canned hunting facility. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Undecided - Unsure, I need more information.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

17. The “Antifreeze Bittering Agent Act” (S. 1110 & H.R. 2567) would require inclusion of a “bittering agent” in engine coolant and antifreeze. This would reduce the risk of poisoning of animals and children. Would you be likely to vote for this bill?Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes, I would likely support this, but would like more information on the cost.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

18. Would you be willing to consider factual documentation from CHVL on a given issue? Yes/No/Undecided

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Yes - Absolutely.
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Yes
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

Please add any other comments ...

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	I received an award from the Humane Society for groundbreaking legislation against animal cruelty which I carried as a Colorado State Senator. The legislation was highlighted in an hour long documentary by the British Broadcasting System called the "Cruelty Connection."
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	It is my pleasure to fill out this form. Thanks.
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

Candidate questionnaire scores

CD7	Roger McCarville (ACP)	Did not respond
CD7	John Heckman (write-in) (COP)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Steve Moore (write-in) (D)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate
CD7	Ed Perlmutter (D)	Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 75%
CD7	Dave Chandler (G)	Overall Questionnaire Response Score = 100%
CD7	Rick O'Donnell (R)	Did not respond
CD7	John David Sexton (write-in) (U)	No questionnaire sent to this candidate

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