Michael Lange on Budget & Economy

Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Michael Lange on other issues. No stance on record.

Jon Tester on Budget & Economy

Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues. Montana suffered from Burns' cuts in discretionary funding. (Oct 2006) Borrow-and-spend policy puts burden on our children. (Sep 2006) Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)

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House:

Dennis Rehberg on Budget & Economy

Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rick Hill on Budget & Economy

Republican (District AL): Click here for Rick Hill on other issues. No stance on record.

Judy Martz on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues. Diversify the economy; expand job market. (Jan 2001) Protected transition to competitive energy prices in 2002. (Jan 2001) Teach businesses about venture capital, to create jobs. (Jan 2001) Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001) Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)

Marc Racicot on Budget & Economy

Former Republican: Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Taylor on Budget & Economy

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor on other issues. No stance on record.

Conrad Burns on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues. Grow economy & control spending to reduce deficit. (Oct 2006) Control the budget throttle by not raising taxes. (Sep 2006) 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)

Bob Keenan on Budget & Economy

Former Republican Challenger, state senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Keenan on other issues. Balance the budget except for the War on Terror. (May 2006)

John Morrison on Budget & Economy

Former Democratic challenger; state Auditor: Click here for John Morrison on other issues. No stance on record.

Stan Jones on Budget & Economy

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues. Eliminate numerous unconstitutional federal departments. (Oct 2006)