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. Voted against 2012 DISCLOSE Act. Also against limiting political donations.
Yes to limiting greenhouse gases. One of top priorities is protecting the environment.
No on Obama greenhouse gas limits as assault on coal. Urged withdrawing from Paris Climate Accord, saying does no good & will harm US economy.
Knows Mississippi farmers are bracing for negative impacts, but hopes “end results will be greater opportunities”
No. Opposed.
Yes. Introduced unsuccessful 2018 bill to create nonpartisan Commission.
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.”
Yes. Allow continued funding. “Women should have access to the best healthcare available.”
No. Signed on to Supreme Court brief arguing for defunding.
Yes. DACA kids have met the requirements we asked; are in school or working; are paying taxes. Supports practical border security & earned path as part of comprehensive reform.
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.
Yes. “The United States needs to go back to the drawing board & work toward a better deal.”
No current statement found, but some previous support for letting workers invest portion in private accounts.
Yes. Introduced bill giving tax credits for renewable energy & energy efficiency investments.
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.”