2018 Mississippi US Senate #2 Voters Guide
Mike Espy (D) vs Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) vs Chris McDaniel (R)
The Candidates
Mixed. Sees value in federal spending on local projects. But “controlling spending” is priority.
No. Federal spending “crowds out private investment & discourages economic growth.”
Yes. Hard for soybean growers, but they “just have to hold on… They will be better off in the long run.”
No position found.
Yes. Calls for “regulatory reform of the Environmental Protection Agency.”
Unclear on CFPB. End “burdensome regulations.” Require Congress to approve new regulations.
No. “Defund Planned Parenthood.” Doesn’t matter that their clinic doesn’t offer abortion, because their money is fungible.
Probable yes, though no Medicaid mention. “I WILL support & vote for work requirements for welfare recipients.”
No position found.
No position found.
Supports biofuels. No other position found.
Yes. Would increase interest subsidies on student loans. Also protect students from predatory for-profit schools.
No position found.
No position found.
Mixed. Called early drafts “an embarrassment.” Called final version “a good first step,” but said taxes needed to be reduced further.”
Probable No. Says “I stand firmly for civil rights, voting rights & women’s rights.”
We can’t include Tobey Bartee due to space limitations & his polling less than 15%, but do check out his website.
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