Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 24th Congressional District in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedIt is unreasonable and unacceptable that a politician can mandate that a woman be pregnant or prevent access to contraception. Abortions should be safe, legal and (hopefully) rare. And, politicians have no place in anyone's bedroom or doctor's office. Learn more
While increasing support and cutting red tape at the VA are important, we must continue our work to ensure that access to VA facilities is expanded and that healthcare needs – especially mental health care – are thoroughly addressed. Providing recruitment incentives to combat VA staff shortages is a good policy. Learn more
Big Pharma's free ride must end. The buying of Congress and anti-competitive actions must stop. Recent actions to permit negotiations for Medicare recipients are a good first step, giving them more authority would be better. Capping costs on critical drugs is vital. Learn more
We need to listen to farmers not just pose with them in a field. Among other things, we must ensure John Deere adheres to the right to repair MOU and that farmers aren’t turned into serfs by Big Ag – a Big Ag that has gotten too big and needs to be broken up. Learn more
As a district that is rich with incredible bodies of water, environmental issues affect us all. We rely on our fragile lakes for our drinking water, recreation (fishing, swimming) and tourism. We need to protect our water systems from the harmful/toxic effects of landfills and from fracking - which can introduce toxic chemicals into our water systems and cause other environmental problems. Learn more
Corporate money, dark money and special interest influence has corrupted our political system. Bought and paid for politicians repay their gifts with their votes – working for special interests, not Upstate New Yorkers. I will take no Corporate PAC or lobbyist money. I will serve the people of Upstate NY. Learn more
They are a positive structural reform to change incentives so politicians think more about their constituents and less about their next campaign, their campaign warchests, and the special interests that fuel them; They bring in generational diversity, fresh blood and new ideas. I will fight for term limits and lead by example. Learn more
How will you know your Representative is voting for your best interests, or their own financial best interest? As your Congressman, I will neither own securities, trade securities or have trading done in my name. Learn more
I will defend your constitutional right to possess and responsibly use a firearm. Learn more
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not perfect, it has helped tens of millions of people to obtain health insurance, enabled children to be covered under their parent's plan until they reach 26 years old, and ensured coverage of pre-existing conditions. Adding a "public option" would increase competition and likely bring costs down further. Learn more
Invest in infrastructure and needed tech improvements including high-speed internet to rural areas. Learn more
Social Security/Medicare are threatened (and they’re not kidding this time). We must allow seniors to retire with the dignity they deserve and benefits they paid for. Instead of cuts, require the wealthy to pay their fair share into these programs will help to keep our promise to seniors. Learn more
Cut taxes for middle class households, not for the wealthy and big corporations. Learn more
Organized labor must be supported. Unions built the middle class in this country. It shouldn't be hard to organize a union or easy to break one. The PRO ("Protecting the Right to Organize") Act is a bill that is long overdue to be passed. Learn more
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