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Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio

U.S. House

2026 Delaware U.S. House — Republican Primary · September 15, 2026

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2026 Delaware U.S. House — Republican Primary on September 15, 2026
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Delaware Department of Elections — Primary Election 9/15/2026

Candidate: Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio

Office: U.S. House; County: Statewide

Party: Republican

Status: Qualified

Filed: 2026-07-14

Website: https://drjoeforcongress.com

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Roots & Education

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Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, I attended St. Edmond's Academy and Tower Hill. Johns Hopkins awarded me the BA in Political Science and I fulfilled the equivalent of a BA in Mathematics. MIT awarded me the Doctorate in Political Science, with emphasis upon International Relations and National Defense Policy. Delaware Rotary awarded me a scholarship to audit the Masters War Studies program at King's College, London, England.

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Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, I attended St. Edmond's Academy and Tower Hill. Johns Hopkins awarded me the BA in Political Science and I fulfilled the equivalent of a BA in Mathematics. MIT awarded me the Doctorate in Political Science, with emphasis upon International Relations and National Defense Policy. Delaware Rotary awarded me a scholarship to audit the Masters War Studies program at King's College, London, England.

A Career in Public Policy & Teaching

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From 1996 to 2000, I chaired the National Coalition for Defense, whose board numbered 45 major personages, representing every branch of military service and intelligence, and including U.S. Senator James Inhofe and Admiral James 'Ace' Lyons who was President Reagan's Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. In this capacity, I took on the foreign-policy establishment, telling the truth about the Soviet Union and Russia — that they maintained, in turn, a massive and quite illegal (treaty-breaching) missile defense capable of blunting most of our own strategic nuclear forces.

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From 1996 to 2000, I chaired the National Coalition for Defense, whose board numbered 45 major personages, representing every branch of military service and intelligence, and including U.S. Senator James Inhofe and Admiral James 'Ace' Lyons who was President Reagan's Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. In this capacity, I took on the foreign-policy establishment, telling the truth about the Soviet Union and Russia — that they maintained, in turn, a massive and quite illegal (treaty-breaching) missile defense capable of blunting most of our own strategic nuclear forces.

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National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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America is headed toward far worse economic times — perhaps even the worst depression in its history, according to establishment experts. But some of us who draw from unfiltered economic history, and who think for ourselves, see an excellent way forward for all Americans. I call the detailed reform that I champion the American Prosperity Plan. It will restore, if not exceed, 1950s economic growth. It will get most Americans out of debt entirely, greatly reduce business debts, dramatically boost the debt-free and cut Uncle Sam's debt in about half. Moreover, it tames inflation. As a bonus, it will dramatically reduce our dependence on the ill-fated, war-prone petrodollar system — a system that has, since 1974, tempted America into costly foreign entanglements and undermined the financial security of working families. The American Prosperity Plan is not a fringe idea. It is the economic reality that Washington refuses to confront — and the bold solution Delaware deserves a champion for in Congress.

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America is headed toward far worse economic times — perhaps even the worst depression in its history, according to establishment experts. But some of us who draw from unfiltered economic history, and who think for ourselves, see an excellent way forward for all Americans. I call the detailed reform that I champion the American Prosperity Plan. It will restore, if not exceed, 1950s economic growth. It will get most Americans out of debt entirely, greatly reduce business debts, dramatically boost the debt-free and cut Uncle Sam's debt in about half. Moreover, it tames inflation. As a bonus, it will dramatically reduce our dependence on the ill-fated, war-prone petrodollar system — a system that has, since 1974, tempted America into costly foreign entanglements and undermined the financial security of working families. The American Prosperity Plan is not a fringe idea. It is the economic reality that Washington refuses to confront — and the bold solution Delaware deserves a champion for in Congress.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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Eastern Europe and the Middle East are ablaze. Will Taiwan be caught up in the conflagration? Venezuela is unstable. BRICS, led by Communist China, has surpassed the US-led petrodollar system by some measures. To navigate these turbulent times, America needs to revive — and transform — its economy. This is among the reasons why I stand for the American Prosperity Plan. This plan also reduces our dependence on the petrodollar system, which, in play since 1974, has tempted us into endless wars, including in Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela. Most important of all, America needs to be as benevolent a power as it can be. Nowhere does America need to adjust its foreign policy more than in the Middle East. I am for steering Israel toward the Two-State Solution. I have publicly opposed the Iran War, even prior to February 28, 2026. Let us revert to containing, better yet, rolling back financially, the Iranian revolutionaries while peaceably supporting the Iranian people as a whole — who are by nature and history our friends and protective of Jews and Christians. To stop "endless wars" and to bring about a lasting peace among nations, it makes sense to me that America pursue what I call The Grand Bargain.

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Eastern Europe and the Middle East are ablaze. Will Taiwan be caught up in the conflagration? Venezuela is unstable. BRICS, led by Communist China, has surpassed the US-led petrodollar system by some measures. To navigate these turbulent times, America needs to revive — and transform — its economy. This is among the reasons why I stand for the American Prosperity Plan. This plan also reduces our dependence on the petrodollar system, which, in play since 1974, has tempted us into endless wars, including in Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela. Most important of all, America needs to be as benevolent a power as it can be. Nowhere does America need to adjust its foreign policy more than in the Middle East. I am for steering Israel toward the Two-State Solution. I have publicly opposed the Iran War, even prior to February 28, 2026. Let us revert to containing, better yet, rolling back financially, the Iranian revolutionaries while peaceably supporting the Iranian people as a whole — who are by nature and history our friends and protective of Jews and Christians. To stop "endless wars" and to bring about a lasting peace among nations, it makes sense to me that America pursue what I call The Grand Bargain.

Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law

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Those who enter Congress take a solemn oath to uphold the United States Constitution. If elected to Congress, I will take this oath seriously — so help me God. Furthermore, I don't care whom I offend if upholding the Constitution is at stake. It goes without saying that, among many things, I will uphold the Second Amendment and promote election integrity. I will read every bill. I will ask whether it is constitutional before I ask whether it is popular. And I will vote accordingly — even when it is politically inconvenient. Delaware deserves a congressman who treats the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, not a document to be worked around. Speaking of election integrity, the Save America Act is fine, as far as it goes. But it hardly goes far enough. Votes should be cast in person on election day, except in extenuating circumstances, such as the voter is ill or deployed overseas. Proper, physical documentation - including photo ID - should be required to vote. Also, physical, paper ballots should be cast; fully verifiable counting of the vote is essential. We dare not trust in electronic voting.

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Those who enter Congress take a solemn oath to uphold the United States Constitution. If elected to Congress, I will take this oath seriously — so help me God. Furthermore, I don't care whom I offend if upholding the Constitution is at stake. It goes without saying that, among many things, I will uphold the Second Amendment and promote election integrity. I will read every bill. I will ask whether it is constitutional before I ask whether it is popular. And I will vote accordingly — even when it is politically inconvenient. Delaware deserves a congressman who treats the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, not a document to be worked around. Speaking of election integrity, the Save America Act is fine, as far as it goes. But it hardly goes far enough. Votes should be cast in person on election day, except in extenuating circumstances, such as the voter is ill or deployed overseas. Proper, physical documentation - including photo ID - should be required to vote. Also, physical, paper ballots should be cast; fully verifiable counting of the vote is essential. We dare not trust in electronic voting.

Education

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For years now, I have been admonishing every student and adult I come across to "pivot" — that is, to continue to tackle the usual issues, such as the right to bear arms, the unborn, and lower taxes — but also to spend some time investigating and speaking out on "complex" or, if you will, "high-information" issues, such as monetary policy, foreign policy, the environment, health and Ai, including data centers. In order to enhance a general-public pivot, I pledge, if elected, to enter Congress with hundreds of concerned citizens in formal support. Together, we will utilize dozens of citizen study groups. There will be a heavy flow of relevant information to and from Delaware's sole U.S. House office in the nation's capital and the citizens and businesses of the state. What is more, this marshaling of intelligence and opinions will draw from every point of view and certified political party. Let us combine the American Prosperity Plan, wide-ranging study groups, and the incredible diversity of insights available on the video channels into a new launch of the American Dream!

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For years now, I have been admonishing every student and adult I come across to "pivot" — that is, to continue to tackle the usual issues, such as the right to bear arms, the unborn, and lower taxes — but also to spend some time investigating and speaking out on "complex" or, if you will, "high-information" issues, such as monetary policy, foreign policy, the environment, health and Ai, including data centers. In order to enhance a general-public pivot, I pledge, if elected, to enter Congress with hundreds of concerned citizens in formal support. Together, we will utilize dozens of citizen study groups. There will be a heavy flow of relevant information to and from Delaware's sole U.S. House office in the nation's capital and the citizens and businesses of the state. What is more, this marshaling of intelligence and opinions will draw from every point of view and certified political party. Let us combine the American Prosperity Plan, wide-ranging study groups, and the incredible diversity of insights available on the video channels into a new launch of the American Dream!

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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In order to stop, once and for all, "endless wars," it is necessary to strike a Grand Bargain across Eurasia and to restore high economic growth, without heavy reliance upon the petrodollar. The United States must initiate and oversee this Grand Bargain and should implement my American Prosperity Plan or a facsimile thereof. The prosperity plan is discussed in depth elsewhere on this site. What follows focuses upon the proposed Grand Bargain.

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In order to stop, once and for all, "endless wars," it is necessary to strike a Grand Bargain across Eurasia and to restore high economic growth, without heavy reliance upon the petrodollar. The United States must initiate and oversee this Grand Bargain and should implement my American Prosperity Plan or a facsimile thereof. The prosperity plan is discussed in depth elsewhere on this site. What follows focuses upon the proposed Grand Bargain.

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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I pledge to enter Congress with hundreds of concerned citizens in formal support, utilizing dozens of citizen study groups drawing from every point of view. Together, we will combine the American Prosperity Plan, The Grand Bargain and the incredible diversity of American insight into a new launch of the American Dream.

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I pledge to enter Congress with hundreds of concerned citizens in formal support, utilizing dozens of citizen study groups drawing from every point of view. Together, we will combine the American Prosperity Plan, The Grand Bargain and the incredible diversity of American insight into a new launch of the American Dream.

Retirement security and Social Security

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Domestic holdings of U.S. national debt amounts to $21.91 trillion. Intragovernment debt, including Social Security, amounts to $7.65 trillion. It's time for the Treasury Department to emit "Greenbacks," of the type that the GOP-led Civil War Congress and Lincoln Administration emitted to help win the war. This will reduce domestic holdings of national debt to $13.96 trillion in 5 years and will eliminate Intragovernment debt in 20 years.

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Domestic holdings of U.S. national debt amounts to $21.91 trillion. Intragovernment debt, including Social Security, amounts to $7.65 trillion. It's time for the Treasury Department to emit "Greenbacks," of the type that the GOP-led Civil War Congress and Lincoln Administration emitted to help win the war. This will reduce domestic holdings of national debt to $13.96 trillion in 5 years and will eliminate Intragovernment debt in 20 years.

Housing

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The American Society of Civil Engineers has identified about $3.7 trillion of needed infrastructure funding. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates an affordable housing shortfall of about $1.67 trillion. The proposed AIB, which the Treasury Department would manage, could lend most of the needed funding at submarket rates without raising taxes and with borrowing. Better yet, the Treasury would make a profit. 25 million high paying jobs would result and real GDP would grow about 3%.

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The American Society of Civil Engineers has identified about $3.7 trillion of needed infrastructure funding. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates an affordable housing shortfall of about $1.67 trillion. The proposed AIB, which the Treasury Department would manage, could lend most of the needed funding at submarket rates without raising taxes and with borrowing. Better yet, the Treasury would make a profit. 25 million high paying jobs would result and real GDP would grow about 3%.

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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The American Prosperity Plan is putting a Debt Jubilee front and center. Let us combine bold economic reform, wide-ranging study groups, and the incredible diversity of American insight into a new launch of the American Dream.

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The American Prosperity Plan is putting a Debt Jubilee front and center. Let us combine bold economic reform, wide-ranging study groups, and the incredible diversity of American insight into a new launch of the American Dream.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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Eastern Europe and the Middle East are ablaze. America must revive and transform its economy, reduce petrodollar dependence, and be as benevolent a power as possible. I have publicly opposed attacking Iran, even prior to February 28, 2026, and support steering Israel toward the Two-State Solution. Above all, I champion what I call The Grand Bargain in the Middle East and beyond.

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Eastern Europe and the Middle East are ablaze. America must revive and transform its economy, reduce petrodollar dependence, and be as benevolent a power as possible. I have publicly opposed attacking Iran, even prior to February 28, 2026, and support steering Israel toward the Two-State Solution. Above all, I champion what I call The Grand Bargain in the Middle East and beyond.

Gun policy

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Those who enter Congress take a solemn oath to uphold the Constitution. If elected, I will take that oath seriously — no matter whom I offend. I will uphold the Second Amendment and every other provision, without exception.

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Those who enter Congress take a solemn oath to uphold the Constitution. If elected, I will take that oath seriously — no matter whom I offend. I will uphold the Second Amendment and every other provision, without exception.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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Benevolence is a crucial ingredient in achieving a worthwhile peace. Thus, the very first thing to do is to end the Iran War right now. That done, the rollout of The Grand Bargain can begin. America must require that Israel irreversibly implement the "Two-State" solution according to a relatively short timetable and that the Sunni Arab States, especially Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, normalize relations with Israel according to a corresponding schedule.

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Benevolence is a crucial ingredient in achieving a worthwhile peace. Thus, the very first thing to do is to end the Iran War right now. That done, the rollout of The Grand Bargain can begin. America must require that Israel irreversibly implement the "Two-State" solution according to a relatively short timetable and that the Sunni Arab States, especially Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, normalize relations with Israel according to a corresponding schedule.

Immigration and border policy

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During his State of the Union Address of February 24, 2026, President Trump said this to Congress: "…end deadly sanctuary cities that protect the criminals and enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens." I am in complete agreement with this position. But why has the President's immigration policy not been completed and not gone smoothly? A large part of the reason is surely financial. America is short the money to deploy the necessary immigration enforcement. Toward the end of being able to afford the necessary immigration services and enforcement, I stand for growing our economy dramatically — which, in turn, leads me to champion the American Prosperity Plan. A strong economy is not just good for workers and families. It is the financial foundation that makes serious, humane, and effective immigration enforcement possible.

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During his State of the Union Address of February 24, 2026, President Trump said this to Congress: "…end deadly sanctuary cities that protect the criminals and enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens." I am in complete agreement with this position. But why has the President's immigration policy not been completed and not gone smoothly? A large part of the reason is surely financial. America is short the money to deploy the necessary immigration enforcement. Toward the end of being able to afford the necessary immigration services and enforcement, I stand for growing our economy dramatically — which, in turn, leads me to champion the American Prosperity Plan. A strong economy is not just good for workers and families. It is the financial foundation that makes serious, humane, and effective immigration enforcement possible.

Immigration and border policy

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I agree with President Trump: end sanctuary cities and enforce the law. But enforcement requires funding — and funding requires a thriving economy. That is why the American Prosperity Plan is the foundation of a serious immigration policy.

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I agree with President Trump: end sanctuary cities and enforce the law. But enforcement requires funding — and funding requires a thriving economy. That is why the American Prosperity Plan is the foundation of a serious immigration policy.

Transportation, infrastructure, and connectivity

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The rollout of the IMEE will go a long way toward countering the expansion of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. The ultimate counterweight to an authoritarian China must be a revived American economy and an enduring, prosperous, morally upright America-led global alliance. The proposed American Prosperity Plan will enable the United States to exceed the projected growth of the Chinese. Also, it will be important to maintain America's lead in innovation and in being the most attractive economy for foreign investment. Since 2004, Beijing has insisted that its overall policy is "Peaceful Rise." America needs to hold Beijing to this, while carefully integrating them into the world economy.

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The rollout of the IMEE will go a long way toward countering the expansion of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. The ultimate counterweight to an authoritarian China must be a revived American economy and an enduring, prosperous, morally upright America-led global alliance. The proposed American Prosperity Plan will enable the United States to exceed the projected growth of the Chinese. Also, it will be important to maintain America's lead in innovation and in being the most attractive economy for foreign investment. Since 2004, Beijing has insisted that its overall policy is "Peaceful Rise." America needs to hold Beijing to this, while carefully integrating them into the world economy.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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If America will renew its republic and economy, including responsibly harnessing Ai, then it will surely be able to stand up to the Communists of China, until true democracy spreads from Taiwan into the heart of the mainland. Thereafter, America, China and mankind as a whole will taste the full fruits of the Grand Bargain.

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If America will renew its republic and economy, including responsibly harnessing Ai, then it will surely be able to stand up to the Communists of China, until true democracy spreads from Taiwan into the heart of the mainland. Thereafter, America, China and mankind as a whole will taste the full fruits of the Grand Bargain.

Education

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Before 1903, American schools produced well-rounded, independent thinkers. I stand for teaching critical thinking and unfiltered economic history — including mandating formal debate for grades 9–12, drawing from primary sources and harvesting the full spectrum of perspectives.

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Before 1903, American schools produced well-rounded, independent thinkers. I stand for teaching critical thinking and unfiltered economic history — including mandating formal debate for grades 9–12, drawing from primary sources and harvesting the full spectrum of perspectives.

Education

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Prior to 1903, American schools produced well-rounded individuals. Graduates were inclined to think for themselves and were ready to contribute to the economy. The General Education Board, which the federal government chartered in 1903, opened the door to the rotting of our public schools. I stand for the teaching of critical thinking — not only for the teaching of trades. Toward the advancement of critical thinking, I will propose legislation to mandate formal debate for grades 9 to 12. Moreover, this legislation will require the harvesting of a very broad array of sources and points of view: the culling of information from primary sources, not just secondary sources, and not only from the Left and Right but also from Third-Way perspectives. Also, I stand for teaching unfiltered economic history — the most important component of which is the history of money and banking from ancient times down to today. An informed citizenry is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and we are failing that standard. Deep education reform is not just a policy priority. It is a prerequisite for everything else on this platform.

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Prior to 1903, American schools produced well-rounded individuals. Graduates were inclined to think for themselves and were ready to contribute to the economy. The General Education Board, which the federal government chartered in 1903, opened the door to the rotting of our public schools. I stand for the teaching of critical thinking — not only for the teaching of trades. Toward the advancement of critical thinking, I will propose legislation to mandate formal debate for grades 9 to 12. Moreover, this legislation will require the harvesting of a very broad array of sources and points of view: the culling of information from primary sources, not just secondary sources, and not only from the Left and Right but also from Third-Way perspectives. Also, I stand for teaching unfiltered economic history — the most important component of which is the history of money and banking from ancient times down to today. An informed citizenry is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and we are failing that standard. Deep education reform is not just a policy priority. It is a prerequisite for everything else on this platform.

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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Private debt is a far greater problem than even Public Debt. (Private debt has triggered virtually all financial crises, including the 1929 crash and Global Financial Crisis of 2008-9.) It holds back individuals, families and businesses, and has led to a stagnant economy since 2008. The average American's private debt is $72,200. (Total household debt - about $19 trillion - divided by total population 21 years of age or older equals $72,200.) There is only one responsible way to deleverage now — a Debt Jubilee that makes both debtors and creditors whole, and treats the debt-free equally, all without inflation.

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Private debt is a far greater problem than even Public Debt. (Private debt has triggered virtually all financial crises, including the 1929 crash and Global Financial Crisis of 2008-9.) It holds back individuals, families and businesses, and has led to a stagnant economy since 2008. The average American's private debt is $72,200. (Total household debt - about $19 trillion - divided by total population 21 years of age or older equals $72,200.) There is only one responsible way to deleverage now — a Debt Jubilee that makes both debtors and creditors whole, and treats the debt-free equally, all without inflation.

Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

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Foreigners hold $9.35 trillion of US national debt. It's time to levy a financial transaction tax on the trade of US stocks, as was done from 1914 to 1966. Consequently, foreign holdings of US debt can be reduced by 80% in 30 years.

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Foreigners hold $9.35 trillion of US national debt. It's time to levy a financial transaction tax on the trade of US stocks, as was done from 1914 to 1966. Consequently, foreign holdings of US debt can be reduced by 80% in 30 years.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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Israel suffers from an acute lack of strategic depth; to live side by side with an essentially sovereign Palestinian state is risky for the Israelis. Israel and the Sunni Arabs are fearful of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxies. Thus, the US, Israel and Sunni Arabs should form a Middle East Air Defense system and the Sunni Arabs should take the lead in preventing the buildup of a Palestinian offensive military capability.

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Israel suffers from an acute lack of strategic depth; to live side by side with an essentially sovereign Palestinian state is risky for the Israelis. Israel and the Sunni Arabs are fearful of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxies. Thus, the US, Israel and Sunni Arabs should form a Middle East Air Defense system and the Sunni Arabs should take the lead in preventing the buildup of a Palestinian offensive military capability.

Education

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Two massive education efforts are in order. The American public must be apprised of the true history of Persia and then Iran from the time of Cyrus the Great down to today. It must be shown how the Iranian people as a whole have been the protectors of the Jews and Christians and how they have sought good relations with the West. At the same time, the Iranian people as a whole must be shown that a magnificent economic future awaits them in the form of an emerging India-Middle East-Europe (IMEE) economic corridor.

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Two massive education efforts are in order. The American public must be apprised of the true history of Persia and then Iran from the time of Cyrus the Great down to today. It must be shown how the Iranian people as a whole have been the protectors of the Jews and Christians and how they have sought good relations with the West. At the same time, the Iranian people as a whole must be shown that a magnificent economic future awaits them in the form of an emerging India-Middle East-Europe (IMEE) economic corridor.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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The IRGC must be given a choice. Either reenter the comity of nations or face isolation. They can choose either the easy way or the hard way. The IRGC is a state within a state. Just as the Israelis should be required to abandon their pursuit of a Greater Israel, so too should the IRGC be required to abandon any designs to destroy Israel. Like Iran as a whole, the IRGC should be invited to participate in the new IMEE corridor, but only as a cooperative participant. If the IRGC refuses to cooperate, then it should be militarily contained and surgically sanctioned. It is vital not to sanction Iran as a whole. Rather, the great mass of Iranians should be assisted by every means, short of the use of force, to reclaim control of Iran.

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The IRGC must be given a choice. Either reenter the comity of nations or face isolation. They can choose either the easy way or the hard way. The IRGC is a state within a state. Just as the Israelis should be required to abandon their pursuit of a Greater Israel, so too should the IRGC be required to abandon any designs to destroy Israel. Like Iran as a whole, the IRGC should be invited to participate in the new IMEE corridor, but only as a cooperative participant. If the IRGC refuses to cooperate, then it should be militarily contained and surgically sanctioned. It is vital not to sanction Iran as a whole. Rather, the great mass of Iranians should be assisted by every means, short of the use of force, to reclaim control of Iran.

National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans

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Russia, Communist China and the IRGC have forged a deadly alliance. On top of that, China's GDP, adjusted for inflation, appears to be 1 3/4s larger than America's. Russia must be wooed toward the West. This necessitates forcing Ukraine to make major concessions to Russia. Above all, NATO must agree to cease expansion eastward of Poland. Russia, for its part, must renounce the goal of conquering the core of Ukraine. Economic incentives should be offered to Russia in return for disengaging from the war on Ukraine and from the IRGC.

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Russia, Communist China and the IRGC have forged a deadly alliance. On top of that, China's GDP, adjusted for inflation, appears to be 1 3/4s larger than America's. Russia must be wooed toward the West. This necessitates forcing Ukraine to make major concessions to Russia. Above all, NATO must agree to cease expansion eastward of Poland. Russia, for its part, must renounce the goal of conquering the core of Ukraine. Economic incentives should be offered to Russia in return for disengaging from the war on Ukraine and from the IRGC.

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Candidate ID: H6DE01121

Name: ARMINIO, JOSEPH DR. JOE PH.D.

Office: House

State: DE

District: DE00

Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 4

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 5

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 6

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 7

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 8

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 9

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  10. Candidate-owned primary source

    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 10

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    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — candidate-owned primary source 11

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  12. Official campaign contact filing

    CITIZENS FOR JOE ARMINIO — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  13. Campaign-finance record

    Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
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