2020 MA Senatorial race: on Budget & Economy


Ed Markey: Pay for $2000 stimulus checks by repealing Trump tax cuts

O'Connor emphasized the need to reopen businesses and schools "safely." Markey said that could only be done with more federal support.

O'Connor said Markey was being too extreme, particularly the senator's proposal to send $2,000 monthly payments to every individual with an income below $100,000, retroactive to March. "It is a grossly irresponsible proposal," O'Connor said, arguing it was unaffordable.

Markey said the payments could be paid for, at least in part, by repealing the Trump tax cuts.

Source: The Boston Globe on 2020 Massachusetts Senate debate Oct 6, 2020

Kevin O`Connor: $2000 monthly payments during pandemic grossly irresponsible

Markey said, "If you're not afraid of coronavirus, it will dominate your life right now." O'Connor blasted Markey for "politicizing the issue" and condemned his "failure to point the finger at China," which O'Connor said "misled" the public. The Republican challenger, who said his father was sickened by the virus and his cousin died from it, rejected Markey's proposal to give millions of Americans $2,000 a month during the pandemic as "grossly irresponsible" financially.
Source: The Boston Herald on 2020 Massachusetts Senate debate Oct 5, 2020

Shiva Ayyadurai: Budgetary transparency will lead to infrastructure spending

Futurize America: The truth is we are never going to get great infrastructure by electing career politicians. With one click, you should be able to know in real-time where your money is going and how these politicians are spending it so you can see for yourself how your future is being destroyed. Such a transparent technology at your fingertips will make you an enlightened electorate to vote for those who will futurize you and who will fund the 23rd century infrastructure you need deserve.
Source: 2020 Massachusetts Senate campaign website Shiva4Senate.com Jun 24, 2020

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Candidates and political leaders on Budget & Economy:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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