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Michael Folk on Corporations
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Folk on other issues.
  • Shouldn't have taxes that drive business out of state. (Jan 2020)
Jim Justice on Corporations
Democratic governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Justice on other issues.
  • Eliminate business inventory and machinery tax if we can. (Jan 2020)
  • Just Cut Taxes And Win: start with business taxes. (Jan 2018)
  • Raise business B&O tax, sales tax, state fees, & gas tax. (Feb 2017)
Ben Salango on Corporations
Democratic Governor Challenger: Click here for Ben Salango on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Stephen Noble Smith on Corporations
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stephen Noble Smith on other issues.
  • Help shift who has wealth and political power in our state. (Apr 2020)
  • Raise corporate income tax rate to 9%. (Jan 2020)
Ron Stollings on Corporations
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Ron Stollings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Woody Thrasher on Corporations
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Woody Thrasher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
xEdwin Ray Vanover on Corporations
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran): Click here for xEdwin Ray Vanover on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race


Don Blankenship on Corporations
WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee: Click here for Don Blankenship on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Buckley on Corporations
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Buckley on other issues.
  • I'm for limited government and free enterprise. (Aug 2014)
Shelley Moore Capito on Corporations
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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 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 87% 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)
  • End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Carte Goodwin on Corporations
Democratic Appointee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carte Goodwin on other issues.
  • Represented clients in civil cases & commercial transactions. (Jul 2010)
Evan Jenkins on Corporations
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Evan Jenkins 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)
Zane Lawhorn on Corporations
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Zane Lawhorn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Manchin III on Corporations
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Oct 2010)
  • Cut corporate income tax & business franchise tax. (Nov 2008)
  • 8 goals for Open for Business commitments. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 71% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
Pat McGeehan on Corporations
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Pat McGeehan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Morrisey on Corporations
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for Patrick Morrisey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Ojeda on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Richard Ojeda on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Raese on Corporations
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Raese on other issues.
  • OpEd: Sounded alarm in 2010 on international competitiveness. (Nov 2013)
  • Roll back regulations to spur business and job growth. (May 2006)
Paula Jean Swearengin on Corporations
Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paula Jean Swearengin on other issues.
Natalie Tennant on Corporations
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Natalie Tennant on other issues.
  • Maintain health & retirement benefits during bankruptcies. (Apr 2013)
  • Help business filings via efficiency and cutting red tape. (Nov 2012)

House:


Evan Jenkins on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Evan Jenkins 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)
David McKinley on Corporations
Republican (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for David McKinley on other issues.
  • Fewer taxes, fewer lawsuits, and less regulation. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 57% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor 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 removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Carol Miller on Corporations
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carol Miller on other issues.
  • PVS:Lower corporate taxes promote economic growth. (Aug 2018)
Alex Mooney on Corporations
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alex Mooney 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)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated Voted NO on corporate transparency. (Oct 2019)
Nick Rahall on Corporations
Democratic Representative (WV-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Nick Rahall 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)
  • Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
  • Rated 100% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bill Cole on Corporations
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bill Cole on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Kessler on Corporations
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Jeff Kessler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Manchin III on Corporations
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. (Oct 2010)
  • Cut corporate income tax & business franchise tax. (Nov 2008)
  • 8 goals for Open for Business commitments. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 71% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record. (May 2012)
  • Regulatory relief for smaller banks stimulates growth. (Mar 2018)
  • Rated Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs. (Dec 2017)
Earl Ray Tomblin on Corporations
Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Earl Ray Tomblin on other issues.
  • Saved businesses $548M on taxes and workers' comp. (Jan 2016)
  • Relax rules on paying terminated employees within 3 days. (Feb 2013)
  • Sales tax credit for new business; & tax increment financing. (Jan 2011)
Shelley Moore Capito on Corporations
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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 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 87% 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)
  • End the Death Tax, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Cecil Underwood on Corporations
Republican Candidate 2000: Click here for Cecil Underwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Wise on Corporations
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hiram Lewis on Corporations
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for Hiram Lewis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Snuffer on Corporations
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for Rick Snuffer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Wolfe on Corporations
2002 Republican Challenger (WV): Click here for Jay Wolfe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Byrd on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Byrd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 29% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Rockefeller on Corporations
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Rockefeller on other issues.
  • Persuaded Toyota to build plant in West Virginia. (Oct 2005)
  • 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 30% by the US COC, indicating an anti-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 86% by UFCW, indicating an anti-management/pro-labor record. (May 2012)
Bob Wise on Corporations
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Mollohan on Corporations
Democratic Representative (WV-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alan Mollohan 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 41% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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