America is losing its way. Our economy is fragile. The gap between rich and poor is widening. The middle class is being squeezed out, as good jobs are exported by the thousands. Illegal immigration is polarizing the country. Education is suffering. Health care costs are soaring, while millions remain uninsured, many of them children. All the while, the federal debt has grown to astronomical heights. In short, the symptoms of Bush-Bonner's politics of failure are all around us. And there's no end to it.
Moreover, our standing in the world has been diminished. We are at war on two fronts with no end in sight, as the President doggedly pursues go-it-alone policies that have cost us the respect and cooperation of much of the world. Even our steadfast allies have grown leery of America's judgment and global leadership. Meanwhile, here at home, our civil rights are being abused increasingly in the name of homeland security.
The politics of Bush-Bonner ideology put us in this fix, and partisanship - left and right - threatens to keep us there. We need change! With your vote, we can start by replacing Jo Bonner's "my President, right or wrong" brand of politics with Congressional representation that reflects the interests of all the people of the First District not just the special interests of Bush-Bonner.
My intent is to be a bridge between the ideological extremes that get in the way of the people's business. With Ben Lodmell, you get what you see - a lifelong Democrat and a pragmatist with a social conscience and a commitment to fiscal responsibility. My priorities are the people's priorities -
- Fiscal restraint;
- Affordable healthcare;
- Improved education;
- Energy independence;
- A stronger middle class,;
- More and better jobs;
- An improvement in America's standing in the world.
So, when it comes time for your to vote, ask yourself if you are better off with Jo Bonner in Congress. Then cast your vote for Ben Lodmell - and vote for change.