Issue Position: Fiscal Responsibility

Issue Position

Growing up there were two mantras in my head, one from my father," Common sense ain't too common" and one from my mom, "We get more done by 9am than most people do all day." My father was a Coast Guard Officer, his Scottish parents worked until they were near 90 at labor jobs and public service. My mom was a registered nurse, raised by an Irish-American Naval officer and an Italian immigrant who loved America so much she refused to speak Italian, much to the chagrin of her proud father.
Though we differ politically, we share many of the same values, and I grew up with the work ethic of my parents and grandparents. Common sense in my mind was a mandate, and it is why I do my best to think through situations thoroughly. Spending money you don't have, or don't have a path to attaining, makes no sense, and when you do spend money, buy the best you can afford so that it will last.

As a Democrat, I have often heard the term "tax and spend liberal." This is NOT me. I believe in working hard and getting paid fairly for the work. I believe that everyone should have "skin in the game" even for things like healthcare, because outcomes are better when people are invested in something. I believe we can change spending priorities and reduce costs rather than raise taxes in order to fund education and affordable accessible healthcare. I believe in campaign finance reform. I also believe "people should put their money where their mouth is."

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