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Rocky Adkins on Corporations
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Rocky Adkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Beshear on Corporations
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Beshear on other issues.
  • No consumption tax on basic needs; but ok on luxury goods. (May 2019)
Matt Bevin on Corporations
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • Signed $106 million tax cut for banks & other institutions. (Nov 2019)
Ben Chandler on Corporations
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler 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 YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Adam Edelen on Corporations
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Adam Edelen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Goforth on Corporations
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Goforth on other issues.
  • Don't cater exclusively to corporate interests. (May 2019)
  • As business owner and pharmacists, he's a proven job creator. (Dec 2018)
Alison Grimes on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • Make the Secretary of State's office more business friendly. (Nov 2011)
  • Recruit small businesses to come to Kentucky. (Jan 2011)
Mark Harmon on Corporations
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Mark Harmon on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Matt Bevin on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • Signed $106 million tax cut for banks & other institutions. (Nov 2019)
Charles Booker on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Charles Booker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steven Cox on Corporations
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Cox on other issues.
  • Favors stronger co-ops over pleasing shareholders. (Feb 2020)
Alison Grimes on Corporations
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • Make the Secretary of State's office more business friendly. (Nov 2011)
  • Recruit small businesses to come to Kentucky. (Jan 2011)
Mitch McConnell on Corporations
Republican Sr Senator (KY): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mitch McConnell on other issues.
  • 2008 bailout means firm limit on executive compensation. (Sep 2010)
  • 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 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. (Dec 2017)
  • End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Amy McGrath on Corporations
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amy McGrath on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
C. Wesley Morgan on Corporations
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for C. Wesley Morgan on other issues.
Mary Ann Tobin on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Mary Ann Tobin on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Andy Barr on Corporations
Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Andy Barr on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • 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)
James Comer on Corporations
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Comer on other issues.
  • Supports letting businesses disagree with same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
Brett Guthrie on Corporations
Republican (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Brett Guthrie 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)
  • 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)
Thomas Massie on Corporations
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Massie on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • 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)
Amy McGrath on Corporations
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amy McGrath on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
Hal Rogers on Corporations
Republican Representative (KY-5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Hal Rogers 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 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)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Let businesses help define regulatory rules. (Jun 2016)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Ed Whitfield on Corporations
Republican Representative (KY-1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ed Whitfield 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 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)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
John Yarmuth on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Yarmuth 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)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against corporate offshore tax haven banking. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Steve Beshear on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Beshear on other issues.
  • Be people's champion, not Wall Street's champion. (Feb 2017)
  • Incentive programs for businesses; to bring in jobs. (Feb 2011)
Elaine Chao on Corporations
Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elaine Chao on other issues.
  • Public-private partnerships for innovating on infrastructure. (Sep 2018)
  • Reform corporate tax code to reward offshore tax havens. (Feb 2018)
Jack Conway on Corporations
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Shut down offshore tax shelters; stop shipping jobs overseas. (Aug 2010)
Jim Gray on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Gray on Corporations
Republican candidate for Senate: Click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ernie Fletcher on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (2003-2007): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Paul Patton on Corporations
Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003): Click here for Paul Patton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wendell Ford on Corporations
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Wendell Ford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Lucas on Corporations
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Lucas on other issues.
  • 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 83% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Dan Mongiardo on Corporations
2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.: Click here for Dan Mongiardo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scotty Baesler on Corporations
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Scotty Baesler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Buckmaster on Corporations
2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary): Click here for James Buckmaster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Bunning on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator (KY): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bunning 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)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jack Conway on Corporations
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Shut down offshore tax shelters; stop shipping jobs overseas. (Aug 2010)
Geoff Davis on Corporations
Republican Representative (KY-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Davis 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)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Greg Fischer on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Greg Fischer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ernie Fletcher on Corporations
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Trey Grayson on Corporations
Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for Trey Grayson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Lewis on Corporations
Republican Representative (KY-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Lewis 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 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bruce Lunsford on Corporations
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Lunsford on other issues.
  • Has built a business, but is a populist at heart. (Jun 2008)
  • Ensure fair competition with corporate agribusiness. (Jun 2008)
Anne Meagher Northup on Corporations
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Anne Meagher Northup 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 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lois Combs Weinberg on Corporations
Democratic Challenger (KY): Click here for Lois Combs Weinberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Chandler on Corporations
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler 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 YES on replacing illegal export tax breaks with $140B in new breaks. (Jun 2004)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Rand Paul on Corporations
Republican Kentucky Senator: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Rand Paul on other issues.
  • No safety net cuts until corporate welfare is all cut. (Jan 2015)
  • Most small businesses fail, & government often picks wrong. (Jan 2014)
  • Cut corporate tax in half to create millions of jobs. (Feb 2013)
  • Kelo decision was dangerous landmark in US law. (Sep 2012)
  • Punishing the rich means the poor lose their jobs. (Aug 2012)
  • Obama's "You didn't build that" insults American workers. (Aug 2012)
  • Stop subsidizing profitable large multinational corporations. (Mar 2012)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Mar 2012)
  • 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. (Dec 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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