Media coverage of MS political races in The Jackson Clarion-Ledger


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Abortion     Chris McDaniel: Voted for "heartbeat bill": abortion ban after 15 weeks.     Jim Hood: Defends "heartbeat bill": abortion ban after 15 weeks.     Phil Bryant: Signed "heartbeat bill": abortion ban after 15 weeks.     Robert Foster: Voted for "heartbeat bill": abortion ban after 15 weeks.     Cindy Hyde-Smith: Stands behind her 100% pro-life record on abortion issues.

Budget & Economy     Cindy Hyde-Smith: Fiscal conservative who cut spending and didn't borrow.

Corporations     David Baria: Tax giveaways are trouble when obligations aren't met.     Albert N. Gore: Close tax loopholes and collect more corporate tax.     Albert N. Gore: Re-evaluate all subsidies: foreign, public and corporate.

Drugs     Jim Hood: Sue opioid manufacturers for deceptive practices.

Education     Robert Foster: Make pay raise for teachers a priority in Jackson.

Energy & Oil     Albert N. Gore: Explore solar and wind; petroleum is not renewable.     Bill Bowlin: We have neglected alternative fuel exploration.

Free Trade     Cindy Hyde-Smith: Led the way to open foreign markets for American products.

Government Reform     Robert Foster: Power corrupts all men; long-time candidates owe many favors.     Bill Bowlin: Address reasons why qualified people do not run for office.

Health Care     Jim Hood: Uncovered industry-wide plan to inflate drug prices.     Bill Bowlin: Drug plans need simple laws, procedures and policies.

Homeland Security     Bill Waller: Served in Army National Guard & then on state Supreme Court.     Albert N. Gore: Emphasize nation building over conventional military.

Immigration     Albert N. Gore: Get undocumented workers paying taxes: an untapped resource.     Bill Bowlin: Enforce existing immigration laws for safety and security.

Jobs     Bill Bowlin: Focus on education and comprehensive job training.

Principles & Values     Robert Foster: Conservative outsider; aligned with Trump on social media.     Albert N. Gore: Methodist minister; Vietnam Colonel; Green Beret chaplain.

Social Security     Albert N. Gore: Allow working illegals to contribute to Social Security.     Albert N. Gore: Tax illegal immigrants to fund Social Security.     Bill Bowlin: Carry on the good work of this most important investment.

Tax Reform     Bill Bowlin: Expire tax advantages given to one American & not the rest.

Technology     Bill Waller: Fixing roads and bridges so far? A raindrop in a puddle.     Bill Bowlin: Hurricane planning needs more strategy and less red tape.

War & Peace     Bill Bowlin: Offensive and crushing end to war in Iraq.

Click for quotations from other sources by: Albert N. Gore Democratic Challenger Mississippi Bill Bowlin Former Democratic Challenger (2006) Mississippi Bill Waller Mississippi Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chris McDaniel Republican challenger Mississippi Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator Mississippi David Baria Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator Mississippi Jim Hood Mississippi Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Phil Bryant Mississippi Republican Governor Robert Foster Mississippi Republican challenger for Governor