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Steve Beshear on Budget & Economy
Democrat: Click here for Steve Beshear on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

  • KY 2004 Senate Debate


    Jim Bunning on Budget & Economy
    Republican Jr Senator (KY): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bunning 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)
    • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
    Greg Fischer on Budget & Economy
    Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Fischer on other issues.
    • Decisions shouldn't be affected by moneyed special interests. (Mar 2008)
    Mitch McConnell on Budget & Economy
    Republican Sr Senator (KY): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mitch McConnell 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)

    House:


    Ben Chandler on Budget & Economy
    Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.
    • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
    • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
    • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
    Geoff Davis on Budget & Economy
    Republican Representative (KY-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Davis on other issues.
    • Voted NO on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
    • Voted NO on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
    Ron Lewis on Budget & Economy
    Republican Representative (KY-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Lewis 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)
    Hal Rogers on Budget & Economy
    Republican Representative (KY-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Hal Rogers on other issues.
    • 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)
    Ed Whitfield on Budget & Economy
    Republican Representative (KY-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Whitfield on other issues.
    • 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)
    • Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
    John Yarmuth on Budget & Economy
    Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Yarmuth on other issues.
    • Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
    • Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)

    Former candidates & officeholders:


    Scotty Baesler on Budget & Economy
    Democrat (District 6): Click here for Scotty Baesler on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Ernie Fletcher on Budget & Economy
    Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
    • Supports Balanced Budget Amendment. (Nov 1998)
    Anne Meagher Northup on Budget & Economy
    Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anne Meagher Northup on other issues.
    • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
    Ernie Fletcher on Budget & Economy
    Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
    • Supports Balanced Budget Amendment. (Nov 1998)
    Paul Patton on Budget & Economy
    Former Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Patton on other issues.
    • Let state meat inspection suffice for interstate shipments. (Jul 2000)
    • More federal funding for FAA and air traffic control. (Feb 2000)
    • Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact. (Sep 2001)
    • Foster dairy production that is market driven. (Feb 1998)
    Ken Lucas on Budget & Economy
    Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Lucas on other issues.
    • Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
    • Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
    Dan Mongiardo on Budget & Economy
    2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for Dan Mongiardo on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Wendell Ford on Budget & Economy
    Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wendell Ford on other issues.
    • Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
    • Voted NO on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
    Lois Combs Weinberg on Budget & Economy
    Democratic Challenger (KY): Click here for Lois Combs Weinberg on other issues.
      No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                                   
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