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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
David Baria-x on Corporations
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Phil Bryant on Corporations
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Republican Governor:
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- Growing business is best jobs program. (Jan 2018)
- Tax cuts for people before corporations. (Jan 2016)
- Tax relief from delayed-accelerated tax payment. (Jan 2013)
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Robert Foster on Corporations
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Cut the franchise tax; it's a regressive tax on businesses. (Feb 2019)
- Let businesses deny service to gays for religious reasons. (Feb 2019)
- A tax on business means a tax on job creation. (Dec 2018)
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Jim Hood on Corporations
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Invest in small business to turn around MS economy. (Apr 2019)
- Watchdog over corporate wrong-doers. (Dec 2018)
- Criticizes tax give-aways to out-of-state corporations. (Oct 2018)
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Trent Lott on Corporations
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- 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)
- Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Tate Reeves on Corporations
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Reduce taxes and work with businesses, & jobs will follow. (Mar 2018)
- Government shouldn't pick winners and losers. (Feb 2015)
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Howard Sherman on Corporations
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Bill Waller on Corporations
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Level playing field on taxes, to avoid special company deals. (Mar 2019)
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Senate:
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David Baria on Corporations
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- No cutbacks in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
- Tax giveaways are trouble when obligations aren't met. (May 2016)
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Jensen Bohren on Corporations
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Supply-side economics only boosts economy temporarily. (Feb 2018)
- Small businesses need same subsidy that big businesses get. (Jan 2018)
- Wall Street needs regulations to stop manipulating prices. (Jan 2018)
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Travis Childers on Corporations
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
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Mike Espy on Corporations
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Served as MS asst. attorney general for consumer protection. (Dec 2018)
- Need protections like Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Corporations
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Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Roll back rules from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. (Oct 2018)
- Proponent of cutting business regulations. (Mar 2018)
- End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Chris McDaniel on Corporations
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Republican challenger:
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- Grade "D" by Business/Industry Political Education Committee. (Mar 2018)
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Roger Wicker on Corporations
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- CPFB is thinly veiled attempt to expand federal control. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
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House:
Michael Guest on Corporations
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Republican (District 3):
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- PVS:Lower corporate taxes promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
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Gregg Harper on Corporations
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
- 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)
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Trent Kelly on Corporations
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- 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)
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Steven Palazzo on Corporations
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Republican (District 4):
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- With less taxes and regulation small business will flourish. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
- 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)
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Gene Taylor on Corporations
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO 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 47% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bennie Thompson on Corporations
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Democratic Representative (MS-2):
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- 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 YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
- Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 43% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
- Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (May 2012)
- Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
- Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
- Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Robert Gray on Corporations
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee:
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Vicki Slater on Corporations
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary):
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- The Great Recession bailout didn't help small businesses. (Jul 2015)
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Tate Reeves on Corporations
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Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator:
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- Reduce taxes and work with businesses, & jobs will follow. (Mar 2018)
- Government shouldn't pick winners and losers. (Feb 2015)
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Alan Nunnelee on Corporations
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Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1):
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- 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)
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Roger Wicker on Corporations
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- CPFB is thinly veiled attempt to expand federal control. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
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Haley Barbour on Corporations
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Former Republican Governor (2004-2012):
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- Cut regulations that increase the cost of doing business. (Apr 1996)
- Women-owned businesses doubled after Reagan tax cuts. (Apr 1996)
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Kirk Fordice on Corporations
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Former Republican Governor (1992-1999):
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Ronnie Musgrove on Corporations
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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Haley Barbour on Corporations
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Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor:
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- Cut regulations that increase the cost of doing business. (Apr 1996)
- Women-owned businesses doubled after Reagan tax cuts. (Apr 1996)
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Bill Bowlin on Corporations
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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Ronnie Musgrove on Corporations
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2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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Travis Childers on Corporations
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
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Erik Fleming on Corporations
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Trent Lott on Corporations
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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- 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)
- Rated 96% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Charles Pickering on Corporations
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Republican Representative (MS-3):
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Chip Pickering on Corporations
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Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.:
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- 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 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Ronnie Shows on Corporations
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
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Gene Taylor on Corporations
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Democratic Representative (MS-4):
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- Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
- Voted NO 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 47% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Thad Cochran on Corporations
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Republican Sr Senator (MS):
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- 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)
- Rated 100% 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)
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Albert N. Gore on Corporations
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Close tax loopholes and collect more corporate tax. (Mar 2012)
- Re-evaluate all subsidies: foreign, public and corporate. (Mar 2012)
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