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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Daniel Biss on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Biss on other issues.
  • The rich have set up a system that benefits them. (May 2017)
Jeanne Ives on Corporations
Republican Challenger for IL Governor: Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Kennedy on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Kennedy on other issues.
  • Celebrate family businesses, not consolidation & conformity. (Jan 2017)
Ameya Pawar on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Ameya Pawar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
J.B. Pritzker on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for J.B. Pritzker on other issues.
  • Phasing out corporate franchise tax helped small business. (Jan 2020)
  • State can foster & encourage business in poorer areas. (Feb 2019)
  • Raise corporate tax for education. (Apr 2017)
Pat Quinn on Corporations
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Quinn on other issues.
  • Reduce LLC fee from $500 to $39, the lowest in the nation. (Jan 2014)
  • Advantage Illinois: microloans to MWOB minority firms. (Feb 2013)
Bruce Rauner on Corporations
Republican Governor: Click here for Bruce Rauner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

IL 2022: 2022 IL Governor's race

Mark Curran on Corporations
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Curran on other issues.
  • Cut red tape and regulations for private business. (Nov 2020)
  • Oversight of government agencies hostile to business. (Nov 2020)
  • Cut red tape and regulations for private business. (Nov 2020)
  • Pro-E-verify, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Tammy Duckworth on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
Richard Durbin on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.
  • Patriot employers: reward companies that supply U.S. jobs. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Rated 86% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Sharon Hansen on Corporations
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sharon Hansen on other issues.
  • Lower corporate tax rates prevent companies going overseas. (Oct 2014)
Napoleon Harris on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Napoleon Harris on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Oberweis on Corporations
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Corporations go overseas when taxes & governments bully them. (Oct 2014)
Anne Stava-Murray on Corporations
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Stava-Murray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doug Truax on Corporations
Republican Senate Challenger (lost primary): Click here for Doug Truax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrea Zopp on Corporations
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Andrea Zopp on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Mike Bost on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bost on other issues.
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Cheri Bustos on Corporations
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cheri Bustos on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Supports tax incentives for job creation. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Sean Casten on Corporations
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sean Casten on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Danny Davis on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 19% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (May 2012)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Rodney Davis on Corporations
Republican (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Supports tax incentives for job creation. (Sep 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Bob Dold on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Dold on other issues.
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
Bill Enyart on Corporations
Democrat (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Enyart on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Sep 2013)
Bill Foster on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Foster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Chuy Garcia on Corporations
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chuy Garcia on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
Luis Gutierrez on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 31% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against corporate offshore tax haven banking. (Apr 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
Randy Hultgren on Corporations
Republican (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Randy Hultgren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Robin Kelly on Corporations
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Robin Kelly on other issues.
  • Small businesses are the engines of our recovery. (Mar 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Adam Kinzinger on Corporations
Republican (District 16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Adam Kinzinger on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Raja Krishnamoorthi on Corporations
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Raja Krishnamoorthi on other issues.
  • Shift tax breaks for wealthy financiers to small businesses. (Nov 2016)
  • $15B for small business creation incentives. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Darin LaHood on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Darin LaHood on other issues.
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Dan Lipinski on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against corporate offshore tax haven banking. (Apr 2013)
Mike Quigley on Corporations
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Quigley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Dec 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Mel Reynolds on Corporations
Democratic candidate (District 2): Click here for Mel Reynolds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Roskam on Corporations
Republican: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
Bobby Rush on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 29% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against corporate offshore tax haven banking. (Apr 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Jan Schakowsky on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.
  • End corporate tax dodging by shifting profits overseas. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 20% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored enforcing against corporate offshore tax haven banking. (Apr 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Brad Schneider on Corporations
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Brad Schneider on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Supports tax incentives for job creation. (Sep 2012)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Jan 2014)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
John Shimkus on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% to create jobs. (Nov 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Lauren Underwood on Corporations
Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lauren Underwood on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes don't promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rod Blagojevich on Corporations
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Joe Walsh on Corporations
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Cut the capital gains tax and the corporate tax rate. (Sep 2019)
  • Criticized "Occupy Wall Street" movement as pampered youth. (Sep 2019)
  • Occupy Wall Street is a well-orchestrated Socialist movement. (Nov 2011)
  • Index capital gains tax to inflation. (Sep 2011)
  • Member of House Small Business Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Tammy Duckworth on Corporations
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Corporate political spending is not free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
Jesse Louis Jackson on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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)
  • Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 17% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Bobby Schilling on Corporations
Republican challenger 2014 (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bobby Schilling on other issues.
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Aaron Schock on Corporations
Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Aaron Schock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
George Ryan on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (1999-2002): Click here for George Ryan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Thompson on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (1977-1990): Click here for James Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Philip Crane on Corporations
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane 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 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
James Durkin on Corporations
2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harris Fawell on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Fitzgerald on Corporations
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Rated 87% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mike Flanagan on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Denny Hastert on Corporations
Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert 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)
Alan Keyes on Corporations
American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.
  • Corporate elites want cheap immigrant labor. (Sep 2007)
  • Protect workers’ pensions when companies declare bankruptcy. (Sep 2004)
William Lipinski on Corporations
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 31% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Carol Moseley-Braun on Corporations
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998): Click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barack Obama on Corporations
Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008): Click here for 51 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • OpEd: 2009 auto bailout saved 1.5 million jobs. (Jun 2019)
  • Criticized as anti-business, but stocks hit record highs. (May 2016)
  • Private sector is lifeblood of economy but needs limits. (Jan 2016)
  • Business should be more community oriented. (Jan 2016)
  • Close loopholes that let top 1% avoid paying taxes. (Jan 2015)
  • Lower tax rate to 25% and incentivize investment at home. (Oct 2012)
  • End $4B tax break for shipping jobs overseas. (Oct 2012)
  • You can't build a business on your own; we're in it together. (Jul 2012)
  • End deduction for outsourcing jobs; tax outsourcing instead. (Jan 2012)
  • At a certain point, you've made enough money. (Dec 2011)
  • Michelle Obama: Work for community, not corporate America. (Dec 2011)
  • $4,000 tax credit for companies who hire unemployed workers. (Sep 2011)
  • OpEd: Poetic tales of small business ignore big monopolies. (Jan 2011)
  • Now business can write off the full cost of new investments. (Jan 2011)
  • Lower corporate tax rate; pay for it by closing loopholes. (Jan 2011)
  • OpEd: Overturn Court's campaign financing ruling in Congress. (Jan 2010)
  • American elections shouldn't be bankrolled by corporations. (Jan 2010)
  • FactCheck: Many steps until companies can bankroll elections. (Jan 2010)
  • Citizens United is a victory for Wall Street & Big Business. (Jan 2010)
  • Special interests dominate day-to-day legislative activity. (Nov 2009)
  • OpEd: Wall Street wealth comes from increasing gov't role. (Nov 2009)
  • No capital gains tax on earnings under $250K. (Oct 2008)
  • High corporate tax rate is offset by numerous loopholes. (Sep 2008)
  • We still need corporate ethics & vigilant government. (Jul 2008)
  • Enforce against insider trading & market manipulation. (Jul 2008)
  • Regulate institutions for what they do, not what they are. (Jul 2008)
  • Cap the farm subsidies for Fortune 500 companies. (Dec 2007)
  • End tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas. (Aug 2007)
  • Hold corporations responsible for pensions & work conditions. (Aug 2007)
  • Tax incentives for corporate responsibility. (Jun 2004)
  • Close tax loopholes for US companies relocating abroad. (Jun 2004)

    Corporate Bailout
  • 2009: added to Bush's $17.4B bailout for auto companies. (Feb 2019)
  • Food stamps didn't cause financial crisis; Wall Street did. (Jan 2016)
  • Bailout deal: CAFE for trucks as well as cars. (Jan 2014)
  • If we had let GM go bankrupt, we'd be buying Chinese cars. (Oct 2012)
  • Letting Detroit go bankrupt the Romney way wouldn't work. (Oct 2012)
  • Toughest reforms on Wall Street since the 1930s. (Oct 2012)
  • End tax breaks to corporations that ship jobs overseas. (Sep 2012)
  • We bailed out auto industry, but today they're back. (Jan 2012)
  • OpEd: Bailouts of GM & Wall Street are crony capitalism. (Nov 2010)
  • Better to force auto bankruptcy than force out of business. (May 2010)
  • Bank bonuses while receiving TARP were irresponsible. (May 2010)
  • OpEd: Establish power to seize companies "too big to fail". (Apr 2010)
  • Lend $30B in TARP repayments to small businesses. (Jan 2010)
  • We both cut taxes; but McCain offers $200B to corporations. (Oct 2008)
  • We need Wall Street responsibility BEFORE financial crises. (Sep 2008)
  • Irresponsibility on Wall Street led to financial crisis. (Oct 2005)

    Voting Record
  • REAL USA Plan: Reward companies that create domestic jobs. (Jun 2004)
  • 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)
  • Prevent money laundering by disclosing corporate owners. (May 2008)
Jack Ryan on Corporations
Former Republican Senate challenger (2004): Click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Simon on Corporations
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997): Click here for Paul Simon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melissa Bean on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Roland Burris on Corporations
Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010): Click here for Roland Burris on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cardiss Collins on Corporations
Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7): Click here for Cardiss Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Costello on Corporations
Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 38% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Kathy Cummings on Corporations
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Cummings on other issues.
  • Compel corporate responsibility to health & safety. (Jul 2008)
Rahm Emanuel on Corporations
Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.
  • Some areas of Michigan have it worse than Great Depression. (May 2010)
  • 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)
  • Rated 39% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Lane Evans on Corporations
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans 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)
  • Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
  • Rated 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Thomas Ewing on Corporations
Republican (District 15): Click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alexi Giannoulias on Corporations
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alexi Giannoulias on other issues.
  • TARP needs more oversight & bank accountability. (Oct 2010)
  • Main Street needs increased access to capital lending. (Oct 2010)
  • Close tax loophole that incentivizes moving jobs overseas. (Aug 2010)
  • Reform system to reduce special interest pay-to-play. (Aug 2010)
  • Rein in financial institutions & stimulate small businesses. (Dec 2009)
Debbie Halvorson on Corporations
Democrat (until 2010) (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Halvorson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
Phil Hare on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on allowing stockholder voting on executive compensation. (Apr 2007)
  • Screen imports & ban lead in children's products. (Feb 2008)
Henry Hyde on Corporations
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde 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)
Timothy Johnson on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 79% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 71% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
Mark Kirk on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Small business Bill of Rights: 10-point pro-growth agenda. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 89% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Ray LaHood on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood 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 89% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Donald Manzullo on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
David Phelps on Corporations
Democrat (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Require Code of Conduct for US corporations abroad. (Aug 2001)
John Porter on Corporations
Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for John Porter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Glenn Poshard on Corporations
Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steven Sauerberg on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Stafford on Corporations
Libertarian challenger: Click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Walsh on Corporations
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Cut the capital gains tax and the corporate tax rate. (Sep 2019)
  • Criticized "Occupy Wall Street" movement as pampered youth. (Sep 2019)
  • Occupy Wall Street is a well-orchestrated Socialist movement. (Nov 2011)
  • Index capital gains tax to inflation. (Sep 2011)
  • Member of House Small Business Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 0% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Jerry Weller on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller 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 97% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sidney Yates on Corporations
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9): Click here for Sidney Yates on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Judy Biggert on Corporations
Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Rod Blagojevich on Corporations
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Jeanne Ives on Corporations
Republican (District 6): Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kirk on Corporations
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Small business Bill of Rights: 10-point pro-growth agenda. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted NO on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on more funding for nanotechnology R&D and commercialization. (Jul 2009)
  • 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 YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 89% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 14% by UFCW, indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Mary Miller on Corporations
Republican (District 21): Click here for Mary Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marie Newman on Corporations
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marie Newman on other issues.
Jim Oberweis on Corporations
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Corporations go overseas when taxes & governments bully them. (Oct 2014)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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