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David Baria-x on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for David Baria-x on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Phil Bryant on Corporations
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Phil Bryant on other issues.
  • Growing business is best jobs program. (Jan 2018)
  • Tax cuts for people before corporations. (Jan 2016)
  • Tax relief from delayed-accelerated tax payment. (Jan 2013)
Robert Foster on Corporations
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Foster on other issues.
  • Cut the franchise tax; it's a regressive tax on businesses. (Feb 2019)
  • Let businesses deny service to gays for religious reasons. (Feb 2019)
  • A tax on business means a tax on job creation. (Dec 2018)
Jim Hood on Corporations
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Hood on other issues.
  • Invest in small business to turn around MS economy. (Apr 2019)
  • Watchdog over corporate wrong-doers. (Dec 2018)
  • Criticizes tax give-aways to out-of-state corporations. (Oct 2018)
Trent Lott on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tate Reeves on Corporations
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tate Reeves on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes and work with businesses, & jobs will follow. (Mar 2018)
  • Government shouldn't pick winners and losers. (Feb 2015)
Howard Sherman on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Howard Sherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Waller on Corporations
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Waller on other issues.
  • Level playing field on taxes, to avoid special company deals. (Mar 2019)

Senate:

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David Baria on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Baria on other issues.
  • No cutbacks in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
  • Tax giveaways are trouble when obligations aren't met. (May 2016)
Jensen Bohren on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jensen Bohren on other issues.
  • Supply-side economics only boosts economy temporarily. (Feb 2018)
  • Small businesses need same subsidy that big businesses get. (Jan 2018)
  • Wall Street needs regulations to stop manipulating prices. (Jan 2018)
Travis Childers on Corporations
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Travis Childers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
Mike Espy on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Espy on other issues.
  • Served as MS asst. attorney general for consumer protection. (Dec 2018)
  • Need protections like Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
Cindy Hyde-Smith on Corporations
Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cindy Hyde-Smith on other issues.
  • Roll back rules from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
  • Proponent of cutting business regulations. (Mar 2018)
  • End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Chris McDaniel on Corporations
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris McDaniel on other issues.
  • Grade "D" by Business/Industry Political Education Committee. (Mar 2018)
Roger Wicker on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues.
  • CPFB is thinly veiled attempt to expand federal control. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)

House:


Michael Guest on Corporations
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Guest on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Gregg Harper on Corporations
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gregg Harper on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
Trent Kelly on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Trent Kelly on other issues.
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Steven Palazzo on Corporations
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steven Palazzo on other issues.
  • With less taxes and regulation small business will flourish. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Gene Taylor on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 47% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bennie Thompson on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 43% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (May 2012)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Robert Gray on Corporations
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee: Click here for Robert Gray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vicki Slater on Corporations
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vicki Slater on other issues.
  • The Great Recession bailout didn't help small businesses. (Jul 2015)
Tate Reeves on Corporations
Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tate Reeves on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes and work with businesses, & jobs will follow. (Mar 2018)
  • Government shouldn't pick winners and losers. (Feb 2015)
Alan Nunnelee on Corporations
Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Nunnelee on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Roger Wicker on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues.
  • CPFB is thinly veiled attempt to expand federal control. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
Haley Barbour on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (2004-2012): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues.
  • Cut regulations that increase the cost of doing business. (Apr 1996)
  • Women-owned businesses doubled after Reagan tax cuts. (Apr 1996)
Kirk Fordice on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (1992-1999): Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ronnie Musgrove on Corporations
2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Haley Barbour on Corporations
Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues.
  • Cut regulations that increase the cost of doing business. (Apr 1996)
  • Women-owned businesses doubled after Reagan tax cuts. (Apr 1996)
Bill Bowlin on Corporations
Former Democratic Challenger (2006): Click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ronnie Musgrove on Corporations
2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Travis Childers on Corporations
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Travis Childers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
Erik Fleming on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Erik Fleming on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Trent Lott on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Charles Pickering on Corporations
Republican Representative (MS-3): Click here for Charles Pickering on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chip Pickering on Corporations
Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chip Pickering on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ronnie Shows on Corporations
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Gene Taylor on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 47% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Thad Cochran on Corporations
Republican Sr Senator (MS): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Thad Cochran on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
Albert N. Gore on Corporations
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Albert N. Gore on other issues.
  • Close tax loopholes and collect more corporate tax. (Mar 2012)
  • Re-evaluate all subsidies: foreign, public and corporate. (Mar 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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