Dave Reichert on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (WA-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dave Reichert 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)

David Adam Smith on Budget & Economy

Democratic Representative (WA-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Adam Smith 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 restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment. (Jan 2001)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jack Metcalf on Budget & Economy

Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Metcalf on other issues. Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Gary Locke on Budget & Economy

Former Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gary Locke on other issues. Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Jennifer Dunn on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Dunn on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Linda Smith on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Linda Smith on other issues. Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Randy Tate on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Tate on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

Rick White on Budget & Economy

Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick White on other issues. Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)

George Nethercutt on Budget & Economy

Republican (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994) Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

George Nethercutt on Budget & Economy

2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues. Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004) Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994) Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)

Slade Gorton on Budget & Economy

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Slade Gorton 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)

Bruce Guthrie on Budget & Economy

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Guthrie on other issues. Balanced Budget Amendment is unfortunately needed. (Oct 2006)

Brad Klippert on Budget & Economy

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Klippert on other issues. Bring spending under control & pay down National Debt. (Jan 2006)

Mike McGavick on Budget & Economy

Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike McGavick on other issues. Reform government to balance budget without raising taxes. (May 2006)