Greg Gianforte in 2020 MT Governor's race
On Abortion:
Would veto any anti-abortion legislation
Cooney said he was not going to let Gianforte become governor and make decisions that would take away abortion rights for women, saying he would veto any such
legislation that would come across his desk. "I am going to make those decisions," he said.
Source: Great Falls Tribune on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Feb 12, 2020
On Tax Reform:
2002: state sales tax ok; 2016: no state sales tax
[Gubernatorial candidate Whitney] Williams also came out strongly against a sales tax, an issue that played a role in the 2016 governor's race when old audio from 2002 emerged of Gianforte presenting a tax advisory council possible solutions to create
jobs in Montana that included the idea of a sales tax. However, Gianforte said in the 2016 campaign he would never support a sales tax. Montanans have voted against a sales tax twice before, and it's been seen as the third rail for political candidates.
Source: Helena Independent-Record on 2020 Montana Gubernatorial race
Oct 3, 2019
On Environment:
Favors repeal of regulations; end "war on coal"
The Trump administration unveiled its rule to repeal regulations on power-plant emissions, It also gives states more authority to devise plans for emission reductions and the local mix of power production. Gianforte hailed the plan for ending the "war
on coal.""I welcome this new rule that will help reduce emissions, maintain state authority and flexibility and recognizes the important role that innovation and modernization can play in our existing coal-generation facilities," he said.
Source: KXLF-4/Butte on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Jun 19, 2019
On Energy & Oil:
The "War on Coal" endangers jobs
Talen Montana, the owner of the coal-fired energy plant in Colstrip, announced that it was closing its two older units permanently by the end of the year.
Gianforte said, "Colstrip has long provided affordable, reliable electricity to Montanans, but the war on coal has jeopardized Colstrip and good-paying jobs for hardworking Montanans."
Source: Missoula Current/MTN News on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Jun 11, 2019
On Drugs:
Oppose easing marijuana laws; some support for medical use
Has not supported any of the following:- Allow Cannabis Businesses to Use Banks
- Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis
- Allow States to Legalize Medical Cannabis
- Allow States to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
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End Cannabis Prohibition at Federal Level
In 2017, said he believes medical marijuana should be available to people in chronic pain, under the care of a doctor. He added that he opposes legalizing recreational marijuana.
Source: Cannabis Voter Project on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
May 24, 2019
On Government Reform:
Rolling back regulations leads to prosperity
Gianforte told the state House he wants to see Montana take a cue from the federal government and cut taxes and abolish regulations to expand the state's economy. Gianforte called for the government to "get out of the way so all
Montanans and Americans can prosper again." To continue growth, Gianforte said, both Montana and the federal government need to continue to roll back regulations and enact tax reforms.
Source: Helena Independent-Record on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Feb 4, 2019
On Principles & Values:
American exceptionalism & capitalism lead to prosperity
Sen. Steve Daines, Rep. Greg Gianforte and leaders of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization, spoke to a crowd of about 550 people in the Strand Union Building at Montana State University. Gianforte said he has long supported
Turning Point USA's advocacy of American exceptionalism, the U.S. Constitution and free-market capitalism because those things lead to prosperity and opportunity.
Source: Helena Independent-Record on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Feb 4, 2019
On Energy & Oil:
Critical of regulations & studying social cost of carbon
Gianforte is the only new Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee this Congress. The second-term lawmaker gave up his seat on Natural Resources for the slot. He said he still expects to work on the "responsible development of energy resources."
He's been critical of Obama-era environmental regulations, particularly those promoting the study of the social cost of carbon, but also favors limits on mining near Yellowstone National Park.
Source: E&E News on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Jan 30, 2019
On Energy & Oil:
Has more than $5 million invested in fossil fuel companies
Of the Energy Committee members, Gianforte, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, has by far the largest stake in fossil fuels--at least $5.6 million in domestic and international companies through his and his wife's revocable trusts.
His communications director told Sludge, "Congressman Gianforte's investments are governed by a blind investment agreement to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
Congressman Gianforte does not make decisions about individual investments; a money manager does without his input or direction."
Sludge asked whether Gianforte was aware of these investments, given that they are publicly available, but the communications director did not answer this question.
Source: Sludge Blog on 2020 Montana gubernatorial race
Jan 30, 2019
Page last updated: Apr 14, 2020