Kirk Bushman on Tax Reform

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues. No stance on record.

Jon Tester on Tax Reform

Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues. Focus tax cuts on the middle class, not the rich. (Sep 2006) Lowering state taxes shifts burden to local property tax. (Sep 2006) Bush's tax cuts are irresponsible. (Feb 2006) Voted NO on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million. (Mar 2008) Voted NO on allowing AMT reduction without budget offset. (Mar 2008) Voted NO on raising the Death Tax exemption to $5M from $1M. (Feb 2008) Voted NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. (Mar 2007) Voted NO on raising estate tax exemption to $5 million. (Mar 2007)

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House:

Dennis Rehberg on Tax Reform

Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues. Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Dec 2007) Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Dec 2005) Voted YES on providing tax relief and simplification. (Sep 2004) Voted YES on making permanent an increase in the child tax credit. (May 2004) Voted YES on permanently eliminating the marriage penalty. (Apr 2004) Voted YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent. (Apr 2002) Voted YES on $99 B economic stimulus: capital gains & income tax cuts. (Oct 2001) Voted YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years. (May 2001) Voted YES on eliminating the Estate Tax ("death tax"). (Apr 2001) Rated 62% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003) Rated 0% by the CTJ, indicating opposition to progressive taxation. (Dec 2006)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Rick Hill on Tax Reform

Republican (District AL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues. Voted YES on eliminating the "marriage penalty". (Jul 2000) Voted YES on $46 billion in tax cuts for small business. (Mar 2000)

Judy Martz on Tax Reform

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues. No tax increase without voter referendum. (Jan 2001)

Marc Racicot on Tax Reform

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Racicot on other issues. No national sales tax or VAT. (Feb 2000)

Mike Taylor on Tax Reform

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Taylor on other issues. Lower taxes help local economy. (Sep 2002)

Conrad Burns on Tax Reform

Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues. Bush tax cuts actually more progressive Clinton tax hikes. (Oct 2006) Families face 58% tax increase in--so make cuts permanent. (Sep 2006) Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006) Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006) Voted NO on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006) Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006) Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005) Voted YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003) Voted NO on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001) Voted NO on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001) Voted YES on eliminating the 'marriage penalty'. (Jul 2000) Voted YES on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999) Voted YES on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998) Rated 72% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)

Bob Keenan on Tax Reform

Former Republican Challenger, state senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Keenan on other issues. Extend the Bush tax cuts. (Apr 2006)

John Morrison on Tax Reform

Former Democratic challenger; state Auditor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Morrison on other issues. Programs for Main Street over tax breaks for Wall Street. (Dec 2005)

Stan Jones on Tax Reform

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues. Will veto laws that increase taxes. (Jan 2006) Eliminate the state income tax. (Jan 2006)