2018 Mississippi US Senate #2 Runoff Voters Guide
Mike Espy (D) vs Cindy Hyde-Smith (R)
The Candidates
Yes. Supports federal spending on infrastructure, broadband & childcare, to grow the economy. But rein in “abhorrent” wasteful spending.
Mixed. Sees value in federal spending on local projects. But “controlling spending” is priority. Supports balanced budget amendment, spending cuts.
No. Tariffs need to come to a halt. They harm Mississippi soybean production.
Yes. Hard for soybean growers, but they “just have to hold on…They will be better off in the long run.”
Unclear. In 2018 voted to roll back CFPB rule protecting auto purchasers against potentially discriminatory loan rates.
No. “Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman.”
Yes, up to a point. “I believe in the Second Amendment.…but things have changed. … anyone who has been declared a danger to himself or others should not own a firearm…” No assault weapons to anyone under 21.
Support. Protect while expanding mental health & prescription drug coverage & offering preventive services without cost-sharing. Also supports paid family & medical leave.
Repeal. Help families afford health insurance coverage without expanding government role. Repeal Obamacare.
Probable yes. Says will fight for women’s rights & reproductive health care… targeting especially sufficient health insurance coverage & medical services.
No. Opposes public funds going toward family planning services at healthcare organizations that also provide abortions.
Unclear. Support Farm Bill amendment adding a work requirement to food stamp programs.
Yes. Strongly for increased minimum wage and increased Earned Income tax credit.
No position found.
No position found.
Supports biofuels. No other position found.
Unclear. Supports “increasing interest subsidies on student loans.” Also protecting students from predatory for-profit schools.
No position found.
Probable No. Says “I stand firmly for civil rights, voting rights & women’s rights.”
Yes. Voted for legislation requiring specific forms of voter identification in order to vote.
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