Qualifications
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Simply put, the job of a legislator is two-fold, to develop legislation and to approve legislation, all of which must be consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Therefore, the essential requirements for the job would be a respect and understanding of the Constitution, good decision-making skills, the ability to assess problems, formulate solutions and translate them into legislation. Additionally, a number of personal qualities enhance the qualifications of a candidate, such as integrity, communications skills, the ability to collaborate, and to utilize outside expert resources (i.e. economists, lawyers, financial analysts) as needed. American Insider I’m a Washington Outsider, and American Insider. That simply means, I have no “political experience,” but have a great deal of experience as an American Insider, someone who lives and works in the “real” America. If you’ll take a few minutes to look at my biography page (Click Here) , you’ll see I have extensive experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner, and I’ve engaged in a great deal of public service work involving important issues, such as K-12 Education, Economic Development and Healthcare. Every day, I engage in much of the same work as our Senators and Representatives in Washington. I develop policy, engage experts, direct resources, innovate solutions, work in committees and formulate reasonable budgets to accomplish the work. What’s different is...regarding my business activities...I operate within a balanced budget, and even produce a profit. What’s different is...regarding public service work...I engage the people who do the work, who experience the problems, who suffer the consequences of the issues we address, to assess and frame problems. I make decisions and formulate solutions that are reasonable, operate within a budget and render successful outcomes. Additionally, and probably the most important qualification; I respect and understand the Constitution. Today’s U.S. House and Senate seem to be filled with career politicians. If their job is to legislate solutions that benefit the lives of ordinary Americans, then its fair to ask a few questions:
With that said, to those who are quick to criticize my lack of service in Public Office, let my answer be sharp and quick: I believe an American Insider is better equipped to serve the interest of the people than Washington Insiders, especially if you take measure of their performance over the past 10 years. This country needs American men and women of extraordinary character and integrity, willing to work in the interests of their neighbors, involved in public service in Washington. Career politicians live an elite life so far disconnected from the real America, they have disqualified themselves as useful public servants. The job of a senator or representative, once narrowed to the essential duties, doesn’t require a Rhodes Scholar. If you can understand the Constitution, the history and principles of this nation’s founding, and the original intent of the Founding Fathers as they framed the Constitution, then you have the essential qualifications needed to serve. In closing, let me highlight what is arguably the most important qualification of a candidate, although not a requirement: Christian character. Daniel Webster, one of the Founding Fathers and Massachusetts' delegate to the Constitutional Convention, was emphatic on the merits of Christian leadership and Christian principles in civil government. In a report he submitted December 4, 1820, he concluded as follows: “I am clearly of opinion that we should not strike out of the constitution all recognition of the Christian religion. I am desirous, in so solemn a transaction as the establishment of a constitution, that we should keep in it an expression of our respect and attachment to Christianity - not, indeed, to any of its peculiar forms but to its general principles.”
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