John Tierney on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues. Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Niki Tsongas on Budget & Economy

Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Ogonowski on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues. No stance on record.

Marty Meehan on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues. Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

Joe Moakley on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 9): Click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Birmingham on Budget & Economy

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. No stance on record.

Paul Celucci on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. Regional transportation network to foster trade & economy. (Jul 2000)

Chris Gabrieli on Budget & Economy

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues. No stance on record.

Steve Grossman on Budget & Economy

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. Focus on arts and culture for economic development. (Dec 2001) Expand the winner’s circle in good times. (Dec 2001) Dot-commonwealth needs strategy focusing on human capital. (Nov 1999)

Carla Howell on Budget & Economy

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for Carla Howell on other issues. No stance on record.

Christy Mihos on Budget & Economy

Former Independent Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues. No casinos in Massachusetts, except at racetrakcs. (Jul 2006) Proposition 1: tax reform and local school aid. (Jun 2006)

Shannon O'Brien on Budget & Economy

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues. Fostered banking competition by providing consumer info. (Dec 2001) Pressure banks to keep ATM fees low. (Nov 2001) Accused of mismanagement of Abandoned Property account. (Feb 2001) We must pay off Massachusetts’ state debt. (Jan 2001)

Mitt Romney on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. Apply Reaganomics to current recession: cut taxes & grow. (Jan 2008) Make sure that we rein in spending. (Jan 2008) Support some kind of national catastrophic fund. (Jan 2008) Only someone who worked in private sector can fix economy. (Jan 2008) Couple short-term stimulus with long-term growth boost. (Jan 2008) Avoid housing foreclosures to avoid recession. (Jan 2008) To avoid recession, deal with housing crisis & gas prices. (Jan 2008) Economic strength comes from people, not from Washington. (Dec 2007) Cut deficit via waste, like 342 different economic programs. (Dec 2007) Fundamentally change how Washington works, to reduce pork. (Nov 2007) Giuliani increased spending by 2.8%; I held increase to 2.2%. (Oct 2007) FactCheck: Closed MA budget gap of $1.2B, not $3B. (Sep 2007) Disagrees with reported negative study of MA economy. (Aug 2007) AdWatch: Cap discretionary spending at inflation minus 1%. (Jun 2007) Washington is broken; needs fundamental change. (May 2007) First challenge as governor was $3B budget gap. (Aug 2004) Remedies for budget imbalance: cut expenses or raise revenue. (Aug 2004) Balance state budget by removing waste and folderol. (Mar 2002) Will cut deficit and help Americans save. (Oct 1994)

Jill Stein on Budget & Economy

Green Challenger 2002: Click here for Jill Stein on other issues. No stance on record.

Jane Swift on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues. Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Warren Tolman on Budget & Economy

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Warren Tolman on other issues. Protects workers by raising the minimum wage. (Nov 2001)

Bill Weld on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for Bill Weld on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Blute on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Blute on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Peter Torkildsen on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Robert Reich on Budget & Economy

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession. (Oct 2001) Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax. (Oct 2001) Low-unemployment recession may result from wage fluctuation. (Jul 2001) New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions. (Feb 2001) Gap between rich and poor is widening despite good economy. (Jul 1998) Focus on inflation & deficit means focus on needs of wealthy. (Dec 1992) Most precious asset is human capital. (Nov 1992)

Kerry Healey on Budget & Economy

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. Focus on local aid and mobilizing people to call for it. (Sep 2006) Work cooperatively with legislature on economic stimulus. (Apr 2006)

Tom Reilly on Budget & Economy

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Reilly on other issues. Fiscal responsibility is the key. (Jan 2006)

Grace Ross on Budget & Economy

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Grace Ross on other issues. Shift $3B in more taxes on very rich by flattening tax rates. (Sep 2006)

Kenneth Chase on Budget & Economy

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. No stance on record.

Brian Macdonald on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. No stance on record.

Kevin Scott on Budget & Economy

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. Focus on small business. (Dec 2005)