From the Club for Growth, a national network of thousands of Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom:
Today, the Club for Growth released its presidential white paper on Republican presidential candidate former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson. The sixth in a series of white papers on the pro-growth records of presidential candidates, the attached report provides an extensive summary of Fred Thompson’s economic policies during his eight years in the U.S. Senate.
“Fred Thompson’s eight-year record is generally pro-growth with an excellent record on entitlement reform and school choice and a very good record on taxes, regulation, and trade,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “His belief in a limited federal government is demonstrated by his numerous votes against government intrusion in the private sector and increased federal spending. His fondness for Tennessee pork aside, Thompson consistently voted against increased spending and new government projects, at times, one of only a handful of senators to do so.”
The white paper provides an in-depth look at Thompson’s strengths and weaknesses, giving the Senator credit for supporting the flat tax and for sponsoring legislation for Social Security personal accounts at a time when few would touch the issue.
“Fred Thompson’s overall record contains the hallmarks of a pro-growth economic conservative.”
In contrast:
“Governor Huckabee says he is a fiscal conservative,” Club for Growth President Pat Toomey said, “but his ten-year economic-policy record as the governor of Arkansas is mixed, at best. His history includes numerous tax hikes, ballooning government spending, and increased regulation.”
…and…
“The Bush tax cuts were a driving force behind the economic prosperity of the last couple of years and a cornerstone of a pro-growth philosophy,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “Not only did Senator McCain oppose these cuts, he aligned himself with the likes of Ted Kennedy in his rhetorical attacks in 2001 and 2003. Four years later, American taxpayers still have not heard the Senator disavow his misguided statements and votes.”
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1 Larry // Sep 24, 2007 at 8:48 am
The Club for Growth has lost all credibility. It’s largest contributor is out to discredit Huckabee and they are no better than a Congressman voting as his largest contributor would instruct.
Go to http://www.Illinois4huckabee.blogspot.com for a great article on the subject.