Less than 50 days out from the election, Congressman Ted Budd continues to show voters that he’s a corrupt congressman who is dangerous, extreme, and out of step with North Carolina. Here’s what you need to know about Budd before he campaigns with former President Trump in Wilmington:
TOO EXTREME FOR NC: Ted Budd’s record of undermining democracy and taking away women’s freedoms proves just how out of step he is with North Carolina.
- Budd voted to overturn the 2020 election and still refuses to say if he’ll uphold the midterm election results.
- Following the Dobbs decisions Budd co-sponsored a national abortion ban and has made clear he’d support a ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or to save a mother’s life.
CORRUPT: Even before he got to Congress, Budd’s personal business dealings were mired in corruption.
- Ted Budd and his family were involved in a bankrupt agriculture company that screwed farmers out of $50 million and left behind $1.3 million in tax debt —, including $33,000 owed to the state of North Carolina.
BOUGHT & SOLD: In Congress, Budd has repeatedly voted to protect the special interests that fund his campaign, while North Carolinians pay the price.
- He has consistently voted with his special interest allies and political leaders and against the best interests of North Carolinians, including veterans and farmers.
- One day before voting against a gas price-gouging ban, Budd took money from Big Oil.
- While taking money from big Pharma, Congressman Budd voted to keep prescription drug costs high.
- He voted for legislation that supports predatory lenders and their “exploitative tactics,” while receiving industry donations “within days of a key vote.”
- Budd consistently took money from big banks, then voted to let credit companies charge sky-high fees.
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