Survey of 2018 House campaign websites: on Budget & Economy


Kim Schrier: Ensure a livable wage; invest in infrastructure

I will push for tax policies that reward people for hard work, support small business, support our agriculture and tech sectors, incentivize job growth in our burgeoning clean energy market, and keep good jobs here in Washington state.

I will support legislation to ensure that all workers earn a livable wage that can provide for a family. I will prioritize investment in infrastructure, such as public transit and access to high-speed broadband.

Source: 2018 WA-8 House campaign website DrKimSchrier.com May 15, 2020

Ben McAdams: Supports balanced budget amendment

Ben supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. It would require Congress stop running record deficits that burden future generations with debt they did not incur. As mayor, Ben balanced the budget annually -- with bipartisan support -- while keeping taxes low. He funded important public safety services; managed critical public health response; expanded parks, trails and open space; and offered countywide access to arts and cultural activities.
Source: 2018 UT-4 House campaign website BenMcAdams.com May 14, 2020

Tim Burchett: Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment

Our federal government already taxes and spends too much. The last thing we need to do is raise more taxes and spend more of America's hard-earned money. Tim supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution that will force the big spenders in Washington to live within their means and make it harder for them to raise taxes.
Source: 2018 TN-2 House campaign website BurchettForCongress.com May 14, 2020

William Timmons: For balanced budget amendment; against earmark spending

I support a balanced budget amendment so we can finally rein in government spending. Like former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, I will do everything in my power to make sure federal earmarks and pork barrel spending remain a relic of the past. I will strongly oppose any attempt to reinstate Congressional earmark spending.
Source: 2018 SC-4 House campaign website VoteTimmons.com May 13, 2020

Anthony Gonzalez: Supports 2017 tax cuts; continue rollback of regulations

Over 60% of the net new jobs are created by small businesses in this country. The best thing we can do for our small businesses is provide a competitive tax and regulatory environment that allows them to grow and prosper, thus creating the good paying jobs that our families rely on to thrive. The 2017 tax cuts were a great start. Now we need to continue the thoughtful rollback of the administrative state and allow our businesses to thrive in the 21st century economy.
Source: 2018 OH-16 House campaign website AnthonyGonzalez.com May 12, 2020

Kelly Armstrong: When government gets out of way, economy grows

Over the course of the last few years, we have seen the true power of the American people. When government gets out of the way, our economy grows, our businesses thrive, and our people take home more money in their paychecks. But the fight in Washington is not over -- it is just beginning. By reducing the size of government, we can unleash the full potential of our citizens, create jobs, and let the people of this state do what they do best.
Source: 2018 ND-0 House campaign website ArmstrongND.com May 12, 2020

Xochitl Torres Small: New jobs by incentives for business & training for students

I will fight for living wages for hard working New Mexicans and work with stakeholders to provide incentives to attract businesses that offer good-paying jobs. I'll support investment in 21st century infrastructure, from safe roads to broadband and cell phone service. And I'll continue to fight for funding for workforce training and development programs to prepare New Mexico's students for the jobs of the future, right here at home.
Source: 2018 NM-2 House campaign website XochForCongress.com May 11, 2020

Jason Crow: Invest in infrastructure/transportation systems

Our infrastructure, once the envy of the world, is now crumbling and unsafe in many places. Not only do we need to address the backlog of road and bridge projects, but we also must plan for tomorrow's needs. This includes planning for population growth and more sustainable and affordable transportation options. We must invest in infrastructure and transportation systems that help us build tomorrow's economy.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

Michael Cloud: We need to bring spending under control

Over the past ten years, our nation's debt has exploded, climbing past $20 trillion dollars. The debate between Republicans and Democrats in Congress seems to be over whether it is better to go bankrupt in 10 years or 20 years. Without a serious congressional commitment to responsible spending cuts, our country will remain on a path to fiscal ruin. We need people of courage in Washington if we are going to bring spending under control.
Source: 2018 TX-27 House campaign website CloudForCongress.com May 1, 2020

John Joyce: Strengthen transportation system, don't increase gas tax

Strengthening our transportation system should be a top priority for our government. I believe we must invest in roads, bridges, ports, and airports and that the government is poised to bring public and private investment together. We need to incentivize the private sector to invest and join us in building a 21st century transportation system. One thing that I cannot support is increasing the gas tax. We cannot possibly add more of a burden to our drivers.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher: Bolster infrastructure to keep us safe, create jobs

Understanding our challenges means bolstering infrastructure to keep us safe from increasing and more frequent weather events and partnering with our local agencies to make smart investments in mass transit. It means encouraging federal revitalization programs that provide high-risk communities with the resources we need to be prepared for the next storm; passing a federal infrastructure investment plan that puts money into infrastructure improvements while creating local jobs.
Source: 2018 TX-7 House campaign website LizzieFletcher.com Apr 30, 2020

Andy Martin: Eliminate deficit spending

Deficit spending: Federal government spending is out of control. I will work to restore sane financial policies and eventually eliminate deficit spending.
Source: 2018 House campaign website AndyMartin2018.com Nov 1, 2018

Dusty Johnson: Supports the tax cut but wants to stop debt from growing

In South Dakota, we believe in low taxes and balanced budgets--and I will carry that belief with me to Congress. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act will help the middle class and, as we've seen, will provide a boost to our economy. It is also projected to increase our debt. It will be incumbent upon us to take the ballooning national debt seriously and right-size our government before it is too late.
Source: 2018 SD-0 House campaign website DustyJohnson.com Oct 9, 2018

Kevin Hern: Reduce business regulations; economic growth will follow

Kevin has seen the American Dream fulfilled through hard work in his own life. As a business owner and job creator, who persevered through unknown and difficult times, Kevin firmly believes in every American's right to own, invest, and prosper through hard work. Regulations of business should not work against growth and should work to promote economic confidence and entrepreneurialism.
Source: 2018 OK-1st House campaign website HernForCongress.com Oct 9, 2018

Lori Trahan: Restore economic fairness to all, not just those at top

Lori believes that we need an economy that works for everyone and addresses the economic anxiety that plays out in the homes of working families each day. Lori understands that a strong economy and access to good education create economic opportunity for working-class families across the nation. We need to restore basic fairness to our economy and get it working for everyone, not just those at the top.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts 3rd House campaign website LoriTrahan.com Oct 9, 2018

Troy Balderson: Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution

Troy Balderson supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution forcing Washington to live within it means, just like American families. With our nation trillions of dollars in debt, it's time Congress stop the out of control spending.
Source: 2018 OH-12th House campaign website BaldersonForCongress.com Oct 9, 2018

Troy Balderson: Close Ohio's $8 billion budget deficit without raising taxes

A fiscal conservative, Troy Balderson led efforts in Columbus to close Ohio's $8 billion budget deficit and replenish the state's rainy day fund, all without raising taxes. He strongly supports federal tax reform efforts led by President Trump that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the child tax credit, provided tax relief for small businesses and working families, and repealed the Death Tax.
Source: 2018 OH-12th House campaign website BaldersonForCongress.com Oct 9, 2018

Ayanna Pressley: Federal projects can spur economic growth

States and local communities cannot bear the cost burden of these project alone-- Federal investment is critical and would create much needed jobs and spur economic growth.
Source: 2018 MA 7th House campaign website AyannaPressley.com Jul 4, 2018

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V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
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Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
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