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It’s Not About Republican Or Democrat
If we’ve learned anything over the last few years….
Where candidates stand on the ISSUES are where people should decide whether they support a candidate or not!
Tackling Inflation And Reducing Wasteful Spending
Our national debt has soared to $32 trillion and continues to grow. In May 2024, servicing this debt cost $728 billion, which is 16% of total federal spending. This enormous interest payment is a direct result of wasteful spending by past and current members of Congress, including Haley Stevens.
Consider these examples of wasteful spending:
- F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program:This defense project has cost taxpayers over $1.5 trillion, plagued by cost overruns and technical issues.
- Alaska’s “Bridge to Nowhere”: A proposed $398 million bridge project to connect a small town to an even smaller island, widely criticized as unnecessary and wasteful.
- $42 Billion on Broadband Internet Expansion: Recently, $42 billion was allocated to provide internet access across the country, but a significant portion is being mismanaged or directed to areas already adequately served by private providers.
Such excessive spending has fueled runaway inflation, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Americans to afford basic necessities. Inflation has hit our seniors particularly hard, many of whom live on fixed incomes. It is a scourge on hardworking families across our nation.
I am committed to eliminating wasteful spending, reducing our national debt, and tackling inflation head-on to lower costs for those who need it most: the American taxpayers. I will do everything in my power to achieve these goals and bring financial relief to American families.
Securing Our Borders And Reforming Immigration
Millions of illegal immigrants are entering our country at record rates due to ineffective policies, leading to increased crime, drug trafficking, and job losses for hardworking Americans. This crisis has undone the successful border control efforts of the previous administration.
As your Congressman, I will:
- Oppose Amnesty: Oppose any attempts to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants, ensuring our communities remain safe.
- Complete the Border Wall: Work to complete the border wall and double the number of border agents to secure our borders effectively.
Border security is straightforward; it requires political will and adequate resources. Despite claims to the contrary, border agents have not endorsed current policies because they have hindered efforts to keep Americans safe.
We also need to reform our legal immigration system to prioritize skills over family relations, ensuring that immigrants contribute meaningfully to our country. For decades, legal immigrants followed the law, often residing in Canada or Mexico while waiting their turn. What’s happening now is an insult to those who respected our immigration process. I support legal immigration and will work to criminalize and penalize those who break our laws upon entering the country.
Prioritizing American Interests In Foreign Policy
Ask any economist, and they will tell you two things: wars are detrimental to citizens, and wasteful military spending harms our tax base. Wars divert funds that could be used to help the homeless, improve education, or build infrastructure. They also result in the tragic loss of lives, leaving families grieving and communities without contributing members of society.
For two decades, global elites have deceived Americans: sending our sons and daughters to fight in nation-building wars, and when these utopian fantasies fail, accepting millions of refugees into middle and working-class neighborhoods. This is a bad deal for Americans, our troops, and the refugees, but a good deal for elites who profit from endless war. We must prioritize American interests and avoid unnecessary wars.
Additionally, our military should not be used as a social justice experiment. Our troops need to focus on their primary mission: fighting and winning America’s wars, only when absolutely necessary. Our enemies won’t care about diversity or equity when engaging in conflict.
Defending American Jobs, Businesses, And Manufacturing
Every day, we hear stories about immigrants who receive benefits to start businesses, benefits that many Americans cannot access. Our economy increasingly favors foreign companies that oppose American values. This trend threatens American-made businesses, which are struggling to compete.
For instance, Google, a massive technology company that collaborates with the Chinese Communist Party, pays a lower tax rate than many Michigan manufacturers who avoid doing business with China. Simultaneously, some of our largest companies have funded movements like Black Lives Matter, which have led to destruction in our towns and cities.
I support American-made businesses and believe we must prioritize them over anti-American multinationals. We should cut taxes for companies that invest domestically but raise taxes on those that ship jobs overseas and fund radical movements. If these companies wage war on American values, it’s time America fights back.
Striving For Energy Independence
I support an “all of the above” energy policy. We cannot discard our nation’s cheapest energy sources in the name of saving the planet when major polluters like China and India are not participating. This approach artificially raises costs and hurts American families. It’s time for our nation’s leaders to recognize and implement policies that harness and produce our ample natural energy resources here at home.
There is no reason for us to rely on expensive foreign oil, which strains families financially. For example, the Midland Basin of the Wolfcamp Shale area in the Permian Basin in Texas, discovered in 2016, could meet our energy needs for decades. We need common-sense energy policies that put the American consumer first, ensuring our country achieves energy independence.
Restoring America’s Manufacturing Base
Many in our country recognize that college might not be for everyone. We’ve successfully promoted trade schools and other alternatives for Americans to pursue the American dream using their hands. Our country once valued working-class jobs, but then the manufacturing base of our economy was shipped overseas, leaving working-class Americans in the dust. Job loss devastated families, and communities were forgotten.
I will fight against the corporate elites who want to maintain the status quo, which plunders millions of Americans unable to use their hands to earn a decent wage. We need to produce and build things here at home, reducing our reliance on foreign countries and their tariffs and taxation whims.
Over the last four years, President Trump renegotiated terrible trade deals and imposed punitive tariffs on companies that manufacture in China and other nations. These were the right policies, and the effort to rebuild our industrial base is only beginning.
Abortion
With the decision-making on abortion now returned to the states, I am personally Pro-life, with exceptions for the life of the mother, cases of rape and incest, and within the first trimester. This nuanced approach respects the sanctity of life while recognizing the complexities of certain situations.
Free Speech
I am a staunch defender of free speech for all Americans. In Michigan, I have successfully fought multiple battles against government attempts to suppress speech, ensuring that voices are not silenced. Currently, I am pursuing a Federal lawsuit to protect your right to record government court broadcasts, emphasizing my commitment to transparency and freedom of expression.
Second Amendment
The Second Amendment exists to allow citizens to defend themselves, including against potential government overreach. Given current uncertainties, this right is more crucial than ever. I support nationwide concealed carry, the elimination of unnecessary gun laws, and the abolition of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATF). I oppose red flag laws and advocate for common-sense security measures in schools, such as mandatory check-in points similar to those in courthouses.
Criminal Justice Reform
I oppose prosecuting victimless crimes and advocate for severe penalties for real crimes involving harm, theft, or fraud. Such offenses should be met with strong deterrents. Additionally, our courts must embrace transparency, utilizing technology to live-stream proceedings nationwide, ensuring public oversight and trust in the judicial process.
Congressional Reform
I support implementing term limits for Congress to prevent career politicians from entrenching themselves in power. Additionally, members of Congress should not be exempt from the laws they enact. This ensures accountability and fairness, aligning the interests of lawmakers with those of the American people.
Support For Israel
I firmly support defending Israel and pursuing peace in the Middle East. As a crucial ally, Israel’s security is paramount. Without U.S. support, Israel faces existential threats from its enemies. It is vital that we continue to help Israel defend itself and maintain stability in the region.
Student Loan Reform
Student loans should carry low to zero interest rates—why should our citizens pay more than those in other countries? Student loan reform must include stricter qualifications, ensuring loans are given for valuable degrees that lead to gainful employment. Too many young people are burdened with massive debt for degrees with limited job prospects. By making student loans more selective, we can prevent guaranteed money from inflating college costs further.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The development of AI by tech companies will have unprecedented effects on our world, presenting both opportunities and risks. AI can greatly benefit society but also poses significant dangers. The USA must lead in AI development, ensuring it is used ethically and safely, with strict guardrails to prevent harm to people and infrastructure. In the future, AI should be leveraged to optimize resource distribution and serve as an advisory tool to evaluate the constitutionality of proposed legislation, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of governance.
Communication With Constituents
I pledge to maintain open and transparent communication with my constituents and the American people through social media and other technological platforms. I will make every effort to respond to as many people as possible, ensuring that your voices are heard and your concerns addressed.
Climate Change
I acknowledge that the climate has always changed and will continue to do so. However, I do not believe that stifling industry or increasing government funding will significantly impact climate change. There is a clear distinction between climate alarmism and genuine environmental concerns. Pollution of our water, land, and air should never be tolerated. While I reject the notion that elites’ mansions will soon fall into the ocean, I support practical measures to reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Limiting Government Power
Legislative authority must return to Congress, away from unelected bureaucrats. Additionally, the use of criminal courts to attack political opponents undermines our democracy and mocks our justice system. Such actions should only occur under the highest standards and be extremely rare. The criminal charges against Republicans and Donald Trump represent a dangerous precedent that threatens the integrity of our democratic institutions.
Limiting Government Power
Legislative authority must return to Congress, away from unelected bureaucrats. Additionally, the use of criminal courts to attack political opponents undermines our democracy and mocks our justice system. Such actions should only occur under the highest standards and be extremely rare. The criminal charges against Republicans and Donald Trump represent a dangerous precedent that threatens the integrity of our democratic institutions.
LGBT Issues
I support gay marriage and believe in respect and acceptance for all individuals, including those with gender dysphoria. However, I oppose irreversible hormone treatments or surgeries for minors, as they lack the maturity to make such life-altering decisions. We must protect biological women’s rights to safe and private spaces, preventing biological males from accessing their locker rooms and bathrooms. Additionally, Title IX protections for women’s sports must be upheld, ensuring fair competition by restricting collegiate sports to biological females. Women have fought hard for these rights, and they must be preserved.
Ending The War On Drugs
The war on drugs is one of the most counter-productive, expensive, and wasteful wars we are waging. No adult should be in a cage for only harming themselves, aligning with my stance on ending victimless crimes. Drug addicts need access to help, not incarceration. The war on drugs has militarized our police force, which is now chasing down an endless supply of drugs that can never be fully stopped. We can’t even keep drugs out of our own prisons, let alone a free society.
I do not endorse drug use, but I recognize the devastating effect that government intervention can have on well-meaning individuals who choose to use substances. The entire situation is illogical when you consider the legality of prescription drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. While I am not against all regulation and believe in protective, informative measures for adults, the possession of substances should not be a crime.
However, I differentiate between recreational drugs that may be addictive or harmful long-term and substances that are outright killers and poison. Heroin and fentanyl are deadly poisons killing our children. There should be extremely harsh punishments for those who knowingly distribute poison to others. This balanced approach ensures we provide help to those in need while severely penalizing those who cause harm to others.
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