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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Corporations
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Shouldn't have taxes that drive business out of state. (Jan 2020)
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Jim Justice on Corporations
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Democratic governor:
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- Eliminate business inventory and machinery tax if we can. (Jan 2020)
- Just Cut Taxes And Win: start with business taxes. (Jan 2018)
- Raise business B&O tax, sales tax, state fees, & gas tax. (Feb 2017)
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Ben Salango on Corporations
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Stephen Noble Smith on Corporations
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Help shift who has wealth and political power in our state. (Apr 2020)
- Raise corporate income tax rate to 9%. (Jan 2020)
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Ron Stollings on Corporations
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Woody Thrasher on Corporations
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| Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Corporations
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Corporations
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| WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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John Buckley on Corporations
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- I'm for limited government and free enterprise. (Aug 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Corporations
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- 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 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 87% 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)
- End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Carte Goodwin on Corporations
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Democratic Appointee:
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- Represented clients in civil cases & commercial transactions. (Jul 2010)
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Evan Jenkins on Corporations
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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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)
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Zane Lawhorn on Corporations
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Joe Manchin III on Corporations
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Oct 2010)
- Cut corporate income tax & business franchise tax. (Nov 2008)
- 8 goals for Open for Business commitments. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 71% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
- Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
- Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
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Pat McGeehan on Corporations
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Patrick Morrisey on Corporations
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| Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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Richard Ojeda on Corporations
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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John Raese on Corporations
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Republican Challenger:
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- OpEd: Sounded alarm in 2010 on international competitiveness. (Nov 2013)
- Roll back regulations to spur business and job growth. (May 2006)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Corporations
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| Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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Natalie Tennant on Corporations
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Maintain health & retirement benefits during bankruptcies. (Apr 2013)
- Help business filings via efficiency and cutting red tape. (Nov 2012)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Corporations
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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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)
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David McKinley on Corporations
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Republican (District 1):
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- Fewer taxes, fewer lawsuits, and less regulation. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
- Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
- Rated 57% 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. (Nov 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
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Carol Miller on Corporations
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Republican (District 3):
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- PVS:Lower corporate taxes promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
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Alex Mooney on Corporations
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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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)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
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Nick Rahall on Corporations
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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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 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 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
- Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Corporations
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Jeff Kessler on Corporations
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Joe Manchin III on Corporations
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Oct 2010)
- Cut corporate income tax & business franchise tax. (Nov 2008)
- 8 goals for Open for Business commitments. (Feb 2005)
- Rated 71% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
- Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
- Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Corporations
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Saved businesses $548M on taxes and workers' comp. (Jan 2016)
- Relax rules on paying terminated employees within 3 days. (Feb 2013)
- Sales tax credit for new business; & tax increment financing. (Jan 2011)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Corporations
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
Click here for 10 full quotes
OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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 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 87% 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)
- End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Cecil Underwood on Corporations
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Corporations
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| Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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Hiram Lewis on Corporations
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Rick Snuffer on Corporations
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| Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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Jay Wolfe on Corporations
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| 2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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Robert Byrd on Corporations
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES 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 29% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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John Rockefeller on Corporations
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Persuaded Toyota to build plant in West Virginia. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 86% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
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Bob Wise on Corporations
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Alan Mollohan on Corporations
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Democratic Representative (WV-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)
- 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 41% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
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