Cindy Hyde-Smith in The Jackson Clarion-Ledger


On Abortion: Stands behind her 100% pro-life record on abortion issues

Hyde-Smith was particular in outlining her ideology, saying "I've been a conservative all my life." She hit on numerous red-meat issues, including cutting taxes, securing borders, reducing regulations, being anti-abortion and pro-Second Amendment rights. She said she is proud of her record in the state Legislature and stands by it. Hyde-Smith is a lifetime NRA member who received an "A" grade when she ran for agriculture commissioner and has a "100 percent pro-life" record on abortion issues.
Source: Clarion-Ledger on 2018 MS Senate Special Election Mar 22, 2018

On Budget & Economy: Fiscal conservative who cut spending and didn't borrow

Cindy led the fight to protect private property rights against eminent domain abuses and was a strong supporter of tort reform which ended lawsuit abuse in Mississippi, paving the way for more jobs and new businesses locating in Mississippi. She also supported fiscally conservative budget initiatives. When the recession hit America, Mississippi's budget was deeply impacted. Cindy helped craft a balanced budget by cutting spending, not borrowing more money.
Source: Clarion-Ledger OpEd on 2018 MS Senate Special Election Mar 23, 2018

On Free Trade: Led the way to open foreign markets for American products

As agriculture commissioner, she modernized the Department of Agriculture and Commerce by being a strong leader who knew how to stay on budget and get results for our farmers and small businesses. Cindy led the fight to open foreign markets for American products to be sold overseas, and she fought for country-of-origin food labeling. According to the state Legislature, she ran a "model agency" based on performance and program effectiveness.
Source: Clarion-Ledger OpEd on 2018 MS Senate Special Election Mar 23, 2018

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