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Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law
Candidate positionIf you choose to have me serve as your representative in Congress, I will apply common sense judgement to the issues before me, with the interest of the people of Montana first in mind at all times.
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If you choose to have me serve as your representative in Congress, I will apply common sense judgement to the issues before me, with the interest of the people of Montana first in mind at all times.
Reproductive rights
Candidate positionI know that some people have very strong feelings about abortion, but I am going to always come down on the side of trusting women and guaranteeing their right to bodily autonomy. But that is not enough. We need to understand that women and men are different and that women's priorities need to be respected in our governmental structures. This includes eliminating all forms of sexism, discrimination, and general bullshit. If you've followed me on social media, you know I am serious about this issue. I've been outspoken on sexism, misogyny, and the rest of it. As an attorney, I've fought for those values on behalf of women. I will continue to do so if elected to Congress.
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I know that some people have very strong feelings about abortion, but I am going to always come down on the side of trusting women and guaranteeing their right to bodily autonomy. But that is not enough. We need to understand that women and men are different and that women's priorities need to be respected in our governmental structures. This includes eliminating all forms of sexism, discrimination, and general bullshit. If you've followed me on social media, you know I am serious about this issue. I've been outspoken on sexism, misogyny, and the rest of it. As an attorney, I've fought for those values on behalf of women. I will continue to do so if elected to Congress.
National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans
Candidate positionAs I mentioned on a previous page, I want to get us out of endless wars and the wasteful spending that is promoted by the military industrial complex. The War in Iran has already cost us hundreds of billions of dollars in destroyed equipment and other costs. The war has only made us less secure. And now, Trump and Downing want to increase our military budget to over 1.15 Trillion dollars.
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As I mentioned on a previous page, I want to get us out of endless wars and the wasteful spending that is promoted by the military industrial complex. The War in Iran has already cost us hundreds of billions of dollars in destroyed equipment and other costs. The war has only made us less secure. And now, Trump and Downing want to increase our military budget to over 1.15 Trillion dollars.
Democracy, ethics, and the rule of law
Candidate positionI'll finish with this. When I was in law school, I took constitutional law from a professor by the name of Robert Natelson. Some of you may be familiar with Professor Natelson, as he was a longtime conservative political figure here in Montana and once ran for Governor of Montana (he now lives in Colorado, I believe). One of the things I remember that Professor Natelson told us was this: He said that the Founders, most of whom were lawyers, practiced the law of estates, and that in estate law, there is a concept of known as the “fiduciary duty”, meaning that the person who is overseeing this estate or the will has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the will to always act in their best interest and not their own. Professor Natelson told us that this was how the Founders intended the relationship between the people and the representatives in Congress to be, and that Members of Congress were to act as fiduciaries for the People they represent. I've always taken this lesson seriously to heart, and if you put me in Congress, I'll do the best I can to implement it. I will always act with the best interests of the People in mind.
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I'll finish with this. When I was in law school, I took constitutional law from a professor by the name of Robert Natelson. Some of you may be familiar with Professor Natelson, as he was a longtime conservative political figure here in Montana and once ran for Governor of Montana (he now lives in Colorado, I believe). One of the things I remember that Professor Natelson told us was this: He said that the Founders, most of whom were lawyers, practiced the law of estates, and that in estate law, there is a concept of known as the “fiduciary duty”, meaning that the person who is overseeing this estate or the will has a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of the will to always act in their best interest and not their own. Professor Natelson told us that this was how the Founders intended the relationship between the people and the representatives in Congress to be, and that Members of Congress were to act as fiduciaries for the People they represent. I've always taken this lesson seriously to heart, and if you put me in Congress, I'll do the best I can to implement it. I will always act with the best interests of the People in mind.
National security, foreign policy, technology, and veterans
Candidate positionThese are just some of the cuts to Veterans' programs. Again, all of this is driven by wealthy billionaires who want to spend endless amounts of money on endless wars, but hate to spend anything on Veterans who need the services. We need to reverse this trend completely.
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These are just some of the cuts to Veterans' programs. Again, all of this is driven by wealthy billionaires who want to spend endless amounts of money on endless wars, but hate to spend anything on Veterans who need the services. We need to reverse this trend completely.
The American way of life is under threat like never before
Candidate positionThe top issues as I see them at present are as follows: Data Centers in Montana, the War in Iran, Healthcare, Affordability, and Agriculture. I believe our best days lie before us, but only if we get serious and come together as a Nation. It is time to turn the page on national rage and use evidence-based, rational solutions to our problems.
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The top issues as I see them at present are as follows: Data Centers in Montana, the War in Iran, Healthcare, Affordability, and Agriculture. I believe our best days lie before us, but only if we get serious and come together as a Nation. It is time to turn the page on national rage and use evidence-based, rational solutions to our problems.
More about me....
Candidate positionI believe that my long-term interests, and the skills I've developed as a trial attorney in Montana, would be a good fit to represent the people of Montana's Second Congressional District in Congress. I am absolutely certain I would do this job far better than Congressman Troy Downing has done, and if you do decide to put me into office, I promise I will work as hard for you as I can and try to get the best results for the People of Montana’s Second Congressional District. I'm not going to guarantee I'm going to make everybody happy, because I don't think that's the job of a member of Congress. Instead, I think the job of a member of Congress is to work as hard as they can in good faith and do the best work that they can.
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I believe that my long-term interests, and the skills I've developed as a trial attorney in Montana, would be a good fit to represent the people of Montana's Second Congressional District in Congress. I am absolutely certain I would do this job far better than Congressman Troy Downing has done, and if you do decide to put me into office, I promise I will work as hard for you as I can and try to get the best results for the People of Montana’s Second Congressional District. I'm not going to guarantee I'm going to make everybody happy, because I don't think that's the job of a member of Congress. Instead, I think the job of a member of Congress is to work as hard as they can in good faith and do the best work that they can.
End the Federal Immigration Crackdown
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports ending aggressive federal immigration-enforcement actions he describes as a threat to civil liberties.
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End the Federal Immigration Crackdown
End the Trade War with Canada
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports ending U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions targeting Canada and restoring a more open U.S.-Canada trade relationship.
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End the Trade War with Canada
Oppose New U.S. Wars
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityOpposes new U.S. military interventions and prioritizes diplomatic alternatives to wars such as those involving Iran or Venezuela.
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Oppose New U.S. Wars
Protect and Expand Healthcare Access
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes affordable healthcare access and opposing cuts that reduce healthcare services.
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Protect and Expand Healthcare Access
Address Affordability
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes policies aimed at reducing household costs and improving economic security.
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Address Affordability
Support Montana Agriculture
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes policies supporting Montana farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities.
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Support Montana Agriculture
Protect Public Lands
Candidate positionFactVote summary · BeliefSupports keeping public lands in public ownership and protecting access to them.
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Protect Public Lands
