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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Nicole Galloway on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nicole Galloway on other issues.
  • End Missouri's Big Business Bonus: no bonus for early taxes. (Aug 2019)
Eric Greitens on Corporations
Republican Governor (resigned): Click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Kehoe on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike Kehoe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Kinder on Corporations
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Kinder on other issues.
  • Work together to try and make the stimulus work for Missouri. (Feb 2009)
Chris Koster on Corporations
Democratic challenger for Governor: Click here for Chris Koster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Neely on Corporations
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Jim Neely on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Parson on Corporations
Republican governor of Missouri: Click here for Mike Parson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Angelica Earl on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Angelica Earl on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Josh Hawley on Corporations
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Josh Hawley on other issues.
  • I would start by breaking up the big tech corporations. (Feb 2021)
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional. (Oct 2018)
  • Went after big mortgage companies for improper loans. (Jan 2018)
Jason Kander on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Kander on other issues.
  • Close tax loopholes for companies that send jobs overseas. (Sep 2016)
  • Make it easy to start and maintain a business. (Apr 2015)
Claire McCaskill on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Claire McCaskill on other issues.
  • Amend banking rules in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports Net Neutrality: equal access to all users. (Oct 2018)
  • Limit TARP recipients' executive compensation to $400,000. (May 2010)
  • Rated 86% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
  • Restrict corporate use of consumer mandatory arbitration. (Aug 2016)
Tony Monetti on Corporations
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Monetti on other issues.
  • Lower corporate tax rates where possible. (Feb 2018)
Austin Petersen on Corporations
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for Austin Petersen on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

William Lacy Clay on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MO-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for William Lacy Clay on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 32% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Emmanuel Cleaver on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MO-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Emmanuel Cleaver on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Sep 2013)
Samuel Graves on Corporations
Republican Representative (MO-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Samuel Graves on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Chair of House Small Business Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Vicky Hartzler on Corporations
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Billy Long on Corporations
Republican (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Blaine Luetkemeyer on Corporations
Republican (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Blaine Luetkemeyer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Jason Smith on Corporations
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Smith on other issues.
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Ann Wagner on Corporations
Republican (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ann Wagner on other issues.
  • Fight for job creators, including large corporations. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Supports tax incentives for job creation. (Sep 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Matt Blunt on Corporations
Republican MO Governor: Click here for Matt Blunt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Brunner on Corporations
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Eliminate regulations which strangle our job creators. (Jun 2012)
  • Served as CEO of personal care products manufacturer. (Apr 2012)
Catherine Hanaway on Corporations
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Catherine Hanaway on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Nixon on Corporations
Missouri Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Nixon on other issues.
  • Require accountability for $500M in business tax credits. (Nov 2008)
Jo Ann Emerson on Corporations
Republican Representative (MO-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Emerson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Bob Holden on Corporations
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for Bob Holden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Ashcroft on Corporations
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for John Ashcroft on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jean Carnahan on Corporations
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Carnahan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Mel Carnahan on Corporations
Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000: Click here for Mel Carnahan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Emerson on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for Bill Emerson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Farmer on Corporations
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nancy Farmer on other issues.
  • Refuse campaign funds from firms that have outsourced jobs. (Oct 2004)
Dick Gephardt on Corporations
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dick Gephardt on other issues.
  • 2001 corporate tax cut a non-starter among Dems. (Mar 2010)
  • Greed can kill democracy and capitalism. (Sep 2003)
  • $36B in tax relief for small businesses. (Mar 2000)
  • Code of conduct for US businesses empowers workers. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 0% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mel Hancock on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for Mel Hancock on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen McCarthy on Corporations
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Karen McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 32% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Akin on Corporations
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Roy Blunt on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
Kit Bond on Corporations
Republican Sr Senator (MO): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kit Bond on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Increase SBA loan subsidies for small businesses. (Nov 2001)
  • Expand microloans to small businesses. (Apr 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Robin Carnahan on Corporations
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Carnahan on other issues.
  • Put middle class ahead of "too big to fail". (Aug 2010)
  • Red Tape Reduction Act: biennial corporate registration. (Dec 2009)
Bill Clay Sr. on Corporations
Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1): Click here for Bill Clay Sr. on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Danner on Corporations
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Pat Danner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenny Hulshof on Corporations
Republican Representative (MO-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Hulshof on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mike Parker on Corporations
Republican (retired 1998) (District 4): Click here for Mike Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ike Skelton on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MO-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ike Skelton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 60% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Talent on Corporations
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Akin on Corporations
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Roy Blunt on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Dec 2017)
John Brunner on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Eliminate regulations which strangle our job creators. (Jun 2012)
  • Served as CEO of personal care products manufacturer. (Apr 2012)
Cori Bush on Corporations
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cori Bush on other issues.
Russ Carnahan on Corporations
Democratic Representative (MO-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Russ Carnahan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Eric Greitens on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vicky Hartzler on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Lucas Kunce on Corporations
Senate Candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lucas Kunce on other issues.
  • Monopolies keep us divided because together we have power. (Mar 2021)
  • We need to break the oppressive corporate monopoly structure. (Mar 2021)
  • Corporate self-interest gave China control of supply chain. (Dec 2020)
Billy Long on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Mark McClosky on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mark McClosky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Schmitt on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Schmitt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Shephard on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Tim Shephard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Sifton on Corporations
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Scott Sifton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sarah Steelman on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Sarah Steelman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Talent on Corporations
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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