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Governor:

Tim Pawlenty on Corporations

Republican MN Governor: Click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

MN Senate Debate

Dean Barkley on Corporations

Independent Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dean Barkley on other issues.

Don't reward companies who try to escape taxes abroad. (Nov 2002)

Michael Cavlan on Corporations

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.

Democracy requires media independent of corporate power. (Jan 2006)

Norm Coleman on Corporations

Republican Sr Senator (MN): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman 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 91% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Prevent money laundering by disclosing corporate owners. (May 2008)

Al Franken on Corporations

DFL Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Al Franken on other issues.

Level the playing field for middle class against industry. (Aug 2008)

Amy Klobuchar on Corporations

DFL challenger, Hennepin County Attorney: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.

Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Corporations

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on other issues.

No stance on record.

James Niemackl on Corporations

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for James Niemackl on other issues.

No stance on record.

House:

Michele Bachmann on Corporations

Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.

Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)

Michael Cummins on Corporations

Challenger: Click here for Michael Cummins on other issues.

No stance on record.

Keith Ellison on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)

John Kline on Corporations

Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Kline 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)
Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Betty McCollum on Corporations

Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum on other issues.

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 24% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

James Oberstar on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar on other issues.

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 24% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Collin Peterson on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson on other issues.

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 70% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jim Ramstad on Corporations

Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues.

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 90% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Tim Walz on Corporations

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.

Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Jesse Ventura on Corporations

Independent Senate challenger: Click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.

No stance on record.

Gil Gutknecht on Corporations

Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht 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 89% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Mark Kennedy on Corporations

Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy 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 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Bill Luther on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.

Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)

David Minge on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for David Minge on other issues.

No stance on record.

Martin Sabo on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues.

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 23% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Bruce Vento on Corporations

Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jesse Ventura on Corporations

Former Independent: Click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Ciresi on Corporations

Former DFL Senate Challenger: Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.

No stance on record.

Paul Wellstone on Corporations

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues.

Voted NO on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Expand microloans to small businesses. (Apr 2002)

Rod Grams on Corporations

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for Rod Grams on other issues.

No stance on record.

Walter Mondale on Corporations

Former Democrat for Senate: Click here for Walter Mondale on other issues.

No stance on record.

Patty Wetterling on Corporations

Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mark Dayton on Corporations

Democrat Jr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.

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 35% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Mark Kennedy on Corporations

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy 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 93% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Ford Bell on Corporations

DFL challenger: Click here for Ford Bell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Robert Fitzgerald on Corporations

Independence Party Challenger: Click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.

No stance on record.

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