2018 Mississippi US Senate #1 Voters Guide
David Baria (D) vs Roger Wicker (R)
The Candidates
Has offered numerous bills to increase more campaign finance disclosure from lobbyists & candidates. Would limit political donations.
No on Obama greenhouse gas limits as assault on coal. Urged withdrawing from Paris Climate Accord, saying does no good & will harm US economy.
No specific stand, but strong general supporter of women’s access to contraception.
Won’t prejudge before hearings—part of partisanship poisoning democracy.
Knows Mississippi farmers are bracing for negative impacts, but hopes “end results will be greater opportunities”
No. Opposed.
No position found.
Yes to both. Gun owner & hunter, but “common sense gun safety measures” don’t mean “you’re anti-gun or anti-Second Amendment.”
No to both. “Do not feel more gun control laws are the answer to the problems confronting our nation.”
No. Signed on to Supreme Court brief arguing for defunding.
No. Filed amendment barring the use of federal funds to administer DACA. Voted against immigration reform bills that included earned path to citizenship. Opposes amnesty.
Unknown.
Consistent & vocal supporter. Voted 96% with Trump as of October 1, 2018.
No current statement found, but some previous support for letting workers invest portion in private accounts.
Has voted against tax credits for renewables. Supports all-of-the-above plan emphasizing liquified coal as a renewable approach.
Unknown on Warren bill. But supports loan forgiveness program & making 2-year colleges tuition free.
No. Giveaway to top 1% that increases long-term debt. Instead “require corporations & the very wealthy to pay their fair share while providing real permanent tax relief for low & moderate working people.”
