John Spratt on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (SC-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Spratt 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)

Joe Wilson on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (SC-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Wilson on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim DeMint on Budget & Economy

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint 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 restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)

Bob Inglis on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Inglis on other issues. Voted NO on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008) Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008) Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Floyd Spence on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Floyd Spence on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Jim Hodges on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Hodges on other issues. Budget focus on education, health care and tax relief. (Jan 2001) More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control. (Feb 2000) 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)

Mark Sanford on Budget & Economy

Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues. Limit spending increases to population growth plus inflation. (Nov 2006) Deficit spending hurts private business & personal finances. (Nov 2000) Incumbents spend more tax funds the longer they're in office. (Nov 2000) Federal deficit weakens dollar against foreign currencies. (Nov 2000) No congressional pay raise until budget is balanced. (Nov 2000) Highway bills are congressional bribery. (Nov 2000) Sponsored bill allowing $3 on tax form to pay National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

David Beasley on Budget & Economy

2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor: Click here for David Beasley on other issues. No stance on record.

Fritz Hollings on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Fritz Hollings on other issues. Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000) Voted NO on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997) Voted NO on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)

Inez Tenenbaum on Budget & Economy

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Inez Tenenbaum on other issues. Stick to balanced budgets. (Aug 2004)

Alex Sanders on Budget & Economy

2002 Democratic Candidate (SC): Click here for Alex Sanders on other issues. No stance on record.

Strom Thurmond on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Strom Thurmond on other issues. 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)