Candidate Q&A
Why are you running?
To save America.
What do you think is the most pressing issue facing your constituents and how do you plan on addressing it?
I will communicate to everyone the economy has to grow in order to pay the bills. We have to think differently, from spending and cutting to innovating.
What is one unique challenge your district faces and how do you plan to address it?
The 5th District is almost entirely democrat; whereas the only way our district will survive is through changing our way of thinking: Firstly, seeing if it’s affordable. Secondly, seeing if it is feasible. This being done through thinking differently and running our government like a business rather than a piggy bank.
What do you think federal immigration reform should look like?
Fairness on all sides, through common sense. Everyone in America should feel they have a vested interest.
How should Congress address the rising costs of health care?
Through insurance companies competing across state lines, like auto insurance, and not one size fits all. Fraud, corruption and gaming health care must be eliminated.
What approach would you take on tax policy and what is your top priority?
Every human being in America should pay some form of tax. This means the 50% that pay nothing, must pay something. This will make everyone appreciate what we are getting for our monies, rather than taking America for granted. Everyone must feel they are getting something in return for paying their taxes.
Is the House currently using its oversight powers in the way it should be? What areas of government need more or less oversight?
Less oversight across the board is better, in order Congress spends more time on the issues and fixing the problems. There’s too much dilly-dollying going on and not business at hand. Every area of government should be equally weighted and important.
What is the most pressing foreign policy issue facing the country and what role should the House play in dealing with it?
Nuclear war is the most pressing international problem; whereby today there are 20 countries with nuclear arms. By 2030, there will be 50 countries with nuclear capability, followed by 70 countries capable of using nuclear arms in 2035. We must educate the public of what the threat of a nuclear engagement will have on the entire world.
How do you view AI and the role the government should play in its regulation?
AI will create huge job growth; while it will also reduce repetitive/non-thinking jobs. The main issue will be to neutralize the influence/manipulation of its innovators and industries controlling it.
How would you describe the current state of your party and what changes or new approaches would you like to see your party adopt?
The Republican Party in Illinois has to join together and reach out across party lines; whereby we discuss the issues, listen to each other and reach a consensus, rather than alienate each other.