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Danny Drew on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Danny Drew on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Foley on Corporations
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Foley on other issues.
  • We pay huge sums in corporate welfare to keep jobs in CT. (Mar 2014)
  • Investigate Economic and Community Development loan fraud. (Jan 2014)
  • Small Business Express Program is too generous with aid. (Dec 2013)
  • Criticized for bankruptcy of a Georgia textile mill. (Dec 2010)
Ned Lamont on Corporations
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ned Lamont on other issues.
  • Brings real business experience that government needs. (Apr 2006)
  • Bankruptcy reform for corporations, not individuals. (Mar 2006)
Mark Lauretti on Corporations
Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Lauretti on other issues.
  • Top priority: don't over-burden business. (Aug 2017)
Peter Lumaj on Corporations
Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor: Click here for Peter Lumaj on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Malloy on Corporations
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Malloy on other issues.
  • Invest state funds in businesses that preserve in-state jobs. (Oct 2014)
  • Businesses should suggest which state regulations to abandon. (Dec 2013)
  • Small Business Express Program: grants for 944 companies. (Dec 2013)
  • First Five program: leverage public to private funding. (Jan 2013)
Prasad Srinivasan on Corporations
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Prasad Srinivasan on other issues.
  • Financial assessment of new regulations on small businesses. (Mar 2017)
Bob Stefanowski on Corporations
Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stefanowski on other issues.
  • Wants to have the DMV managed by the private sector. (Sep 2018)
  • Phase out corporate tax; end estate tax immediately. (Sep 2018)
Joe Visconti on Corporations
Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Visconti on other issues.
  • Remove red tape and over-regulation of small business. (Nov 2014)
David Walker on Corporations
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Walker on other issues.
  • Less regulation to promote more company expansion. (Jul 2014)

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Ann-Marie Adams on Corporations
Democratic candidate for Connecticut U. S. Senate: Click here for Ann-Marie Adams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matthew Corey on Corporations
Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matthew Corey on other issues.
  • Government regulations stifling small businesses. (Oct 2016)
Tom Foley on Corporations
Wirhdrawn Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Foley on other issues.
  • We pay huge sums in corporate welfare to keep jobs in CT. (Mar 2014)
  • Investigate Economic and Community Development loan fraud. (Jan 2014)
  • Small Business Express Program is too generous with aid. (Dec 2013)
  • Criticized for bankruptcy of a Georgia textile mill. (Dec 2010)
Chris Murphy on Corporations
Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chris Murphy on other issues.
  • OpEd: Campaign coffers overflow with Wall Street donations. (Apr 2012)
  • Keep preferential tax for hedge funds; costs too much to cut. (Mar 2012)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
August Wolf on Corporations
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for August Wolf on other issues.
  • Not everyone who works on Wall Street is a criminal. (May 2015)

House:


Joe Courtney on Corporations
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Joe Courtney 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 NO 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)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 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)
Rosa DeLauro on Corporations
Democratic Representative (CT-3): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Rosa DeLauro 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 30% 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)
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Elizabeth Esty on Corporations
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Esty on other issues.
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Nov 2017)
Jahana Hayes on Corporations
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jahana Hayes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Jim Himes on Corporations
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Himes 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)
  • 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)
John Larson on Corporations
Democratic Representative (CT-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Larson 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 YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 21% 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. (Oct 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Larry Kudlow on Corporations
Former Council of Economic Advisers: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Kudlow on other issues.
  • In return for cash grants, US should have stake in airlines. (Mar 2020)
  • We believe in supply side Laffer Curve. (Aug 2019)
  • Low tax rates around the world attract corporate cash. (Jul 2014)
Linda McMahon on Corporations
Former Small Business Administration: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Linda McMahon on other issues.
  • Give entrepreneurs the tools they need to start & succeed. (Dec 2018)
  • Grew WWE from 13-person company to 800 employees worldwide. (Dec 2018)
  • Businesses optimistic because Trump is cutting regulations. (Aug 2018)
  • SBA should respond quickly in emergencies. (Jan 2017)
  • We need more business people like me in Washington. (Jun 2012)
  • Businesses need regulatory certainty to risk hiring workers. (Oct 2010)
  • Reduce the corporate tax rate. (Sep 2010)
  • CEO of wrestling business, a "testosterone-charged industry". (Aug 2010)
Jodi Rell on Corporations
Republican CT Governor: Click here for Jodi Rell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jack Orchulli on Corporations
Republican challenger: Click here for Jack Orchulli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Rowland on Corporations
Former Republican Governor (1995-2004): Click here for John Rowland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gary Franks on Corporations
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Gary Franks on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Lee Johnson on Corporations
Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson 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 79% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Miriam Masullo on Corporations
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Miriam Masullo on other issues.
  • Moratorium on the exportation of skilled-labor jobs. (May 2004)
Rob Simmons on Corporations
2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rob Simmons on other issues.
  • Fight job-killing burden of high taxes and red-tape. (Dec 2009)
  • 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 80% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chris Dodd on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator (CT): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Chris Dodd on other issues.
  • Bankruptcy Reform Act hurt working class families. (Dec 2007)
  • Reliable vote for banking & insurance industries. (Nov 2007)
  • Co-sponsored bill to make suing corporations harder. (Nov 2007)
  • Advocated against extreme predatory lending practices. (Nov 2007)
  • We need Justice Department to deal with antitrust issues. (Aug 2007)
  • Stop rewarding companies who create jobs offshore. (Jun 2007)
  • 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 32% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sam Gejdenson on Corporations
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Sam Gejdenson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Lee Johnson on Corporations
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson 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 79% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Corporations
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Barbara Bailey Kennelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barbara Kennelly on Corporations
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 1): Click here for Barbara Kennelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ned Lamont on Corporations
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ned Lamont on other issues.
  • Brings real business experience that government needs. (Apr 2006)
  • Bankruptcy reform for corporations, not individuals. (Mar 2006)
Joseph Lieberman on Corporations
Democratic Jr Senator (CT, retiring 2012), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Lieberman on other issues.
  • Foxes guard the foxes & middle-class hens get plucked. (Sep 2003)
  • 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 YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Expand microloans to small businesses. (Apr 2002)
  • Rated 25% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Expand lending caps for credit unions to small business. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated 67% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
Jim Maloney on Corporations
Democrat (retired) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Maloney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Bankruptcy Overhaul requiring partial debt repayment. (Mar 2001)
Chris Murphy on Corporations
Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chris Murphy on other issues.
  • OpEd: Campaign coffers overflow with Wall Street donations. (Apr 2012)
  • Keep preferential tax for hedge funds; costs too much to cut. (Mar 2012)
  • Voted YES on letting shareholders vote on executive compensation. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Rated Deregulating banks encourages discriminatory practices. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
Alan Schlesinger on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for Alan Schlesinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christopher Shays on Corporations
Republican Representative (CT-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Shays on other issues.
  • 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 77% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rob Simmons on Corporations
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rob Simmons on other issues.
  • Fight job-killing burden of high taxes and red-tape. (Dec 2009)
  • 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 80% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Richard Blumenthal on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Richard Blumenthal on other issues.
  • Defend small businesses against wrongdoing, & defend record. (Oct 2010)
  • End bonuses for companies that owe taxpayer bailout money. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated 86% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
  • Restrict corporate use of consumer mandatory arbitration. (Aug 2016)
Susan Bysiewicz on Corporations
Democratic Challenger (Lost primary): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Susan Bysiewicz on other issues.
  • Close Wall Street's hedge fund loophole. (May 2012)
  • Hold Wall Street accountable and end corporate welfare. (May 2012)
  • End corporate welfare & Bush tax cuts for wealthy. (Apr 2012)
  • Too few politicians fail to take on Wall Street. (Apr 2012)
  • End preferential tax treatment for hedge fund gains. (Mar 2012)
  • Use fees on selling securities to help under-water mortgages. (Mar 2012)
  • Small businesses are CT's economic engine. (Jan 2012)
Dan Carter on Corporations
Republican candidate for Senate: Click here for Dan Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Flynn on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for John Flynn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Linda McMahon on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Linda McMahon on other issues.
  • Give entrepreneurs the tools they need to start & succeed. (Dec 2018)
  • Grew WWE from 13-person company to 800 employees worldwide. (Dec 2018)
  • Businesses optimistic because Trump is cutting regulations. (Aug 2018)
  • SBA should respond quickly in emergencies. (Jan 2017)
  • We need more business people like me in Washington. (Jun 2012)
  • Businesses need regulatory certainty to risk hiring workers. (Oct 2010)
  • Reduce the corporate tax rate. (Sep 2010)
  • CEO of wrestling business, a "testosterone-charged industry". (Aug 2010)
Christopher Shays on Corporations
Republican Representative (CT-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Shays on other issues.
  • 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 77% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joe Visconti on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Visconti on other issues.
  • Remove red tape and over-regulation of small business. (Nov 2014)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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