My Positions
Why me? Why Politics?
I’m not a politician or a great public speaker; I may not have all the answers, but I know how to fix what’s “broken.” The last time I ran for office (1970) was for student body president; it didn’t go very well.
I am willing to work hard to bring about constructive changes that will make a positive difference in your lives and those of your extended family.
My goal in seeking your vote and support for this position is to bring common sense back to government. I will serve only one term in Congress because I believe in term limits and want to ensure that every vote I cast serves the interests of the country and my constituents, NOT to secure re-election.
My Positions
The “Budget”:
One of the most important, if not the most important, functions of Congress is to prepare and submit a budget to the President before the end of the fiscal year (FY). The “Budget” consists of 12 appropriation bills, each of which funds a different aspect of government. The last time all 12 appropriation bills reached the President before the end of the fiscal year was in 1996 (for FY 1997), when Bill Clinton was in office.
This dereliction of duty has led to Government Shutdowns, Budget Resolutions, Continuing Resolutions (CRs), or omnibus bills. I propose that if Congress can’t do its job, its pay be forfeited until a “Budget” is approved by both houses of Congress. Additionally, they should be required to stay in D.C. until they have completed their responsibilities to the American people.
Civil Rights:
I remember watching in horror as blacks were beaten, doused with fire hoses, attacked by dogs, and subjected to many other injustices during the 1960s.Things have improved, but there is still room for improvement.
It’s time to bury old prejudices and embrace the fact that we are a diverse nation, and that diversity is what makes a great country. Whether it is race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or sex, we need to learn to accept people for who they are. Civil rights apply to everyone.
Climate Change:
In the 1970s and 1980s, I would joke about the air quality in the D.C. suburbs on some of those hot summer days. I would say it’s refreshing to see what you’re breathing rather than having to guess what’s in the air. Since then, stricter emission standards have been passed by Congress, and air and water quality have improved.
On February 11, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order called “Strengthening United States National Defense with America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet.” The order directs the Pentagon to buy more electricity from U.S. coal‑fired power plants. The Energy Department simultaneously announced $175 million in funding to help keep coal plants operating in several states, including West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and Kentucky. (A political move.) The executive order is a strategic, symbolic, and economic boost for coal, using the Pentagon’s massive energy demand to guarantee long‑term customers for coal‑fired power plants. It signals a broader shift in federal energy policy toward maximizing fossil‑fuel production and away from climate‑driven regulation. It also undermines years of responsible climate restrictions, thereby creating a health crisis for many Americans. I am against polluting the air and water, which will sicken Americans.
The Economy:
I am fiscally conservative. Our national debt exceeds our GDP. Just the interest on the debt exceeds military spending. When spending bills come across my desk, my first question will be, “How do we pay for this?” or “Where is the money coming from?” For information on how I will fix the national debt, See powerpoint presentation on the Federal Deficit below. It’s time to crack down on fraud, abuse, and waste, limit government's size, prioritize spending, and start paying down the debt.
Equal Rights for Women:
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first proposed in Congress in 1923, three years after the adoption of the 19th Amendment. The modern version of the ERA was reintroduced in 1971 and sent to the states for ratification in 1972. Neither version received the required votes to become an Amendment. I will support efforts to ensure women’s rights are equal to those of men.
Guns:
I’m a gun owner, and I’m horrified by the number of mass shootings in this country. Thoughts and prayers don’t solve the problem. I’m not proposing taking away your constitutional right to own a gun, but I would like to start a dialogue to address the issues and stop this senseless killing. Just as gun owners have a right to own a gun, everyone in has a right to live.
Immigration & Deportation:
I agree with President Trump that we need to control our border for the safety of every American. Those who entered this country, whether legally or illegally, should be deported if they commit a violent crime. I don’t agree with his policy of rounding up law-abiding aliens and shipping them to countries other than their home countries. I don’t think the collateral damage (killing of Americans) in their effort to round up illegal aliens should be tolerated. ICE should be required to follow the same law enforcement guidelines as local police forces. Rounding up and deporting every illegal alien would cripple our economy. For aliens here, there needs to be a mechanism that allows them to stay in this country as long as they are law-abiding and contribute positively to the economy.
LGBTQ+ Rights:
The courts have given states the power to regulate these rights, as they did with women’s reproductive rights. As a result, there is a patchwork of laws that affect community members differently depending on where they live.
I question whether these laws violate a person's religious freedom and the 1st and 4th Amendments. As far as I’m concerned, the rights of the community are human rights, and every citizen in this country should be entitled to them.
Marriage Equality:
I support the right of any person to marry, regardless of sex or gender. This is currently the law of the land, but the Supreme Court is considering taking up this case.
Mental Health:
There is a mental health epidemic affecting our country. I have my suspicions as to why, but before I make any recommendations, I will be chatting with mental health providers to gain insight that will enable me to make informed solutions based on vetted data.
Military:
In my teens, I watched classmates be drafted and sent to Vietnam. As a middle-aged adult, I saw young men and women sent to the Middle East. In both cases, many never made it home, and many of those who did, returned changed. PTSD, depression, and anxiety are just a few of the many disorders they face.
The VA doesn’t have the resources (doctors or beds) to treat our wounded soldiers, which leads to suicide, divorce, homelessness, and drug and alcohol addiction. As a country, we have a moral obligation to take care of those men and women who give us the freedoms we enjoy. In an ideal world, there would be no wars, but we don’t live in an ideal world and need to take care of our Veteran’s physical and mental wounds.
This scares me, and it should scare you, too. I have attached a PowerPoint presentation that starts to solve this problem. It won’t be easy or fast. It may mean higher taxes, but the consequences of not dealing with the problem could be catastrophic. See the next section on my plan to fix the problem and why this process needs to start NOW.
The Social Security trust fund is scheduled to run out of money within the next 7 years. In the next section, I lay out my plan to fix the problem.
Women’s reproductive rights:
My position is that women should have complete autonomy over their bodies. It’s easy to say you’re pro-life until your wife or daughter experiences a mid-term fetal loss and doctors, by law, can’t remove it. Delaying treatment puts her at risk of sepsis, bleeding disorders, organ damage, psychological trauma, and possibly death.
What happens when a pregnant woman dies (brain dead), and the fetus is viable but not developed enough to survive outside the womb? In one case, the woman was put on life support (against her family’s objection) in the ICU for weeks until the baby could be delivered. The family received a bill for the mother’s ICU stay as well as the delivery of the baby. I agree these are far-fetched scenarios, but they happened. No law can be so comprehensive as to include every situation. A woman and her doctor should decide the best course of action on an individual basis. In a country founded on religious freedom, it is unfair to impose one person's religious beliefs on another. While you may not agree with her decision, you shouldn’t have a voice in her gut-wrenching decision. Currently, these rights are dictated by the state, not the federal government, and even if you may disagree on a woman’s choice, it is her choice to make, and neither the state nor the federal government should have a say.
Common Sense Government
Politics Shouldn't Be This Hard
Government was designed to serve the people — not the other way around. I will approach every issue with practical problem-solving over party loyalty.
I don't care about labels. I care about results. If a policy works for the American people, I'm for it. If it doesn't, I'm not.