Union County Democratic Party

Too often today, we see members of Congress, presidents, vice presidents, and other high-ranking officials accumulate enormous wealth while in office, even as the struggles of everyday Americans continue to grow.

Public service was meant to serve the people, not self-interest. If someone’s goal is self-enrichment, there’s a place for that. It’s called the private sector, and I believe that’s where they should stay.

I will work to close the pathways to personal enrichment for federally elected officials and restore the true meaning of public service. We should be attracting representatives who are there to serve the American people, not themselves.

Let’s be honest. Lobbyists don’t donate to campaigns because they like a politician’s personality. They donate because they want influence. That’s why I support banning stock trading by members of Congress, banning former members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and passing real campaign finance reform.

Public office should be a public trust, not a path to personal wealth.