Bennie Thompson on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson on other issues. Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Get minorities into home ownership & global marketplace. (Jan 2001)

Roger Wicker on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues. Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

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Ronnie Musgrove on Budget & Economy

2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues. Attract new businesses; develop existing ones. (Jan 2001) Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001) Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact. (Sep 2001)

Trent Lott on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues. Voted YES on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007) Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005) Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000) Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Ronnie Shows on Budget & Economy

Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues. Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Kirk Fordice on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Bowlin on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues. No stance on record.

Haley Barbour on Budget & Economy

Republican MS Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues. Pay off $700M deficit with no new taxes nor funny money. (Mar 2004)

Gene Taylor on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor on other issues. Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)

Chip Pickering on Budget & Economy

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chip Pickering on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)