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Over the summer, the Inflation Reduction Act became law. Should Coloradans support this law? Why or why not?
Coloradans should support the Inflation Reduction Act because:

– It allocates over $12 billion for water infrastructure and drought relief in the West, particularly for the Colorado river basin states
– It extends ACA coverage for tens of thousands of Coloradans, including 28,000 in CD3
– It will drive down the cost of prescription drugs and cap the cost of insulin
– It provides support for bringing manufacturing back to America
– It funds wildfire reduction and healthy forest projects

What is something unique you bring to the Congress?
The perspective of an unaffiliated voter. For 20 years, I was unaffiliated, just like the plurality of Coloradans. This helps me bring to the table a commitment to represent the people of my district, not a political party. I have long said if there was a Get Stuff Done Party, I would belong to that party, but that party isn鈥檛 doing well right now. Like most Americans, I am tired of the circus and want it to stop, and I will do everything possible to deliver for my constituents and bring dignity and a new perspective to the office.

If your party holds the majority in your chamber next session, what should be its top priority?
The most important job for Congress right now is to get inflation under control and focus on legislation aimed at growing the economy and protecting and creating good-paying jobs. To do this, we need to focus on an all-of-the-above energy strategy that achieves American energy independence and drives down energy costs, help small businesses by rolling back harmful regulations, and do some belt tightening in Washington.

What, if any, action should Congress take on abortion?
Congress should enshrine Roe vs. Wade in federal statute. Where you live should not determine your freedom in this country, and that includes the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference.

The chambers may be split between Republican and Democrat control next session. Where do you see actionable, common ground with the opposing party?
My first act as a member of Congress will be to join the Problem Solvers Caucus, made up of 29 Democrats and 29 Republicans, to work in a bipartisan manner to get things done for CD3. Regardless of this election鈥檚 outcome, neither party will be dominant in Washington, so it will be crucial to work together to move America forward. I believe we can do this on many issues, but especially on forest and watershed health, support for small businesses and farmers and ranchers, and confronting foreign policy challenges like those posed by China and Russia.

What is the biggest threat facing the integrity of our elections?
The biggest threat to the integrity of our elections is the potential for extreme partisans to be elected to oversee our elections. In states around the country, there are candidates for governor, secretary of state, attorney general and others who have openly discussed using the power of their office to influence the outcomes of elections. This is not only deeply concerning, it is un-American. Here in Colorado, we have the nation鈥檚 most secure and accessible elections and are a model for the nation, and I will support efforts to get other states to embrace our high standards.

Over the summer, the Inflation Reduction Act became law. Should Coloradans support this law? Why or why not?
I voted no because this bill won鈥檛 actually reduce inflation and is another one of Nancy Pelosi鈥檚 con games where she slaps a good name on a bad bill. The Biden administration continues to spend trillions of dollars we don鈥檛 have, inflation hit a 40-year high and America is now in a recession. Instead of reducing federal spending and unleashing responsible American energy production, the Democrat 鈥渟olution鈥� to inflation was to spend another $379 billion dollars on their failed Green New Deal agenda. The bill also allows the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents to snoop on your bank account.

What is something unique you bring to the Congress?
I am a mom of four boys ages 10-17. I was a small business owner and understand the challenges of people struggling due to the failed policies of an overreaching government. I have a unique ability to connect with and get my message out to the American people. I work hard and energetically travel the district to meet with our citizens and understand their needs. I have worked in the energy industry and understand that high gas prices are crushing our economy and that we can responsibly develop American energy while protecting the environment. I openly embrace freedom.

If your party holds the majority in your chamber next session, what should be its top priority?
This is a security election and security should be the top priority in the new Republican-controlled House. This means economic security, security in our communities and border security. Biden, Pelosi, and the Democrats have failed at all three. Fentanyl is pouring into the country and is the leading killer of 18 to 45-year-olds. We must secure the border. Crime is rampant. Colorado leads the nation in car thefts, cocaine use and bank robberies. We must fund the police. Colorado is also #1 in the nation for inflation. We need to stop spending money we don鈥檛 have and unleash American energy.

What, if any, action should Congress take on abortion?
Life begins at conception. I will always defend life. I support the Hyde Amendment in all appropriations bills, and am proud that my appropriations request prohibiting federal tax dollars from funding abortions was signed into law. 79% of Americans oppose late-term abortions. I鈥檝e cosponsored bills like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection which ensures any child born alive after surviving an abortion receives immediate care. I am also a strong supporter of the Tenth Amendment and believe that if the Constitution does not explicitly delegate powers to the federal government, those issues are reserved to the states and the people.

The chambers may be split between Republican and Democrat control next session. Where do you see actionable, common ground with the opposing party?
Policies that are good for Colorado. I introduced the bipartisan Dolores River bill. I worked with Democrats to halt RWR鈥檚 effort to steal 7 billion gallons of water per year from the San Luis Valley. I worked with Democrats to keep 126 Bureau of Land Management jobs and the Western Headquarters in Grand Junction. I led Colorado鈥檚 bipartisan delegation to secure more than $11.6 million dollars to reopen and repair I-70.

Colorado has had massive fires in recent years and people have lost their homes and everything they own. Managing our forests and preventing wildfires should be a bipartisan issue.

What is the biggest threat facing the integrity of our elections?
In 2020, state election laws, as set forth by state legislatures, were ignored and manipulated on the whims of partisan lawsuits, unelected bureaucrats, partisan judges, unlawful procedures and arbitrary rules. This should have never occurred.

The biggest threat currently is Pelosi鈥檚 bill, H.R. 1, that would ban voter ID laws, federalize our elections, further weaponize the IRS against conservatives, use tax dollars to fund politicians鈥� campaigns, nationalize mail-in voting, and make it harder to audit election results. These efforts are not only unconstitutional, but if passed into law by Democrats would bring further distrust to the electoral process.

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