Over the summer, the Inflation Reduction Act became law. Should Coloradans support this law? Why or why not?
Yes, this law will help hardworking Coloradans by lowering the everyday cost of healthcare while addressing inflation and making historic investments to combat climate change. Importantly, itap paid for by leveling the playing field in our tax code – ensuring big corporations and their ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.
What is something unique you bring to the Congress?
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, I always remember my experience as Private Crow. I know what it feels like to live every day with the consequences of the decisions made in Washington and I keep that in mind with every vote and decision I make on behalf of our community in Colorado.
I am a member of a new generation of leaders in Congress who are focused on a pragmatic approach to building a future where our kids and grandkids can thrive.
If your party holds the majority in your chamber next session, what should be its top priority?
I believe our top priority next Congress should be bolstering the economy and lowering costs for hardworking families – that means addressing inflation, supporting affordable housing, ending the labor shortage, and easing supply chain issues.
What, if any, action should Congress take on abortion?
Access to abortion is a fundamental human right, and Congress must vote to reinstate national protections for abortion access.
The chambers may be split between Republican and Democrat control next session. Where do you see actionable, common ground with the opposing party?
I’m a proponent of working with members of both parties to make progress for Coloradans. I was named the 11th most bipartisan member in the U.S. House of Representatives and the most bipartisan member in the Colorado delegation. 73% of the bills I have introduced are bipartisan. In the coming Congress, I will continue working across the aisle to support small businesses in our community, invest in our economy, reform the criminal justice system, and strengthen our cyber security and foreign policy.
What is the biggest threat facing the integrity of our elections?
The biggest threat to our elections is candidates and elected officials attacking the integrity of our elections, denying the legitimacy of duly-held elections, and spreading misinformation about the 2020 Presidential election.
Over the summer, the Inflation Reduction Act became law. Should Coloradans support this law? Why or why not?
No doubt, Coloradans are looking for inflation reduction. However, the solution is not found in the $740 billion spending bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. It arms IRS agents and increases taxes.
This Act includes funding for 86,000 new IRS Agents, specifying that they be armed. Despite taking time to arm IRS Agents, the Act neglects to reform anything within the tax code. I would encourage every voter to ask every incumbent who voted for this Act how this does anything to reduce inflation.
The name is a PR stunt, and the policy is simply not good for Americans.
What is something unique you bring to the Congress?
I have served in the Navy for over two decades. I am uniquely beholden to our country, our Constitution, our Republic and in no way beholden to special interests.
I take seriously the oaths that I have taken over the past 20 years. As an Enlisted Sailor, I swore the Sailor’s Creed and the Enlisted Oath. When I became a Naval Officer, and Naval Aviator, and every time I was promoted, I swore the Officer’s Oath.
Members of Congress also swear an oath. If I am fortunate enough to earn your vote, that oath will be taken with immense sincerity.
If your party holds the majority in your chamber next session, what should be its top priority?
Whoever holds the majority needs to focus on a strong American economy, reducing crime, and addressing fentanyl crossing through our border.
I want to pass legislation that will change the global supply chain because a global supply chain that begins in America makes our economy stronger, our country safer, and our environment cleaner. I will do this by working with the private sector to identify the best ways for government to incentivize a shift in the current global supply chain.
Both parties need to prioritize how to solve problems rather than blaming the opposing party as to why they exist.
What, if any, action should Congress take on abortion?
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, they made abortion a state’s rights issue. I believe that this issue belongs in the states so that voters have the right to vote for elected officials who represent their beliefs on abortion, not an appointed court.
The chambers may be split between Republican and Democrat control next session. Where do you see actionable, common ground with the opposing party?
Americans need Congress focused on how to fix the problems facing our nation. Specifically, a strong American economy, reducing crime, and addressing record fentanyl overdoses. All of these should be bi-partisan issues.
Anyone listening to Americans and not special interests will agree that these issues are of the gravest concern.
I will work with any party, private sector company, or not-for-profit who want to come together and focus on how to solve problems and create solutions.
What is the biggest threat facing the integrity of our elections?
Big tech is hands down the biggest threat to our elections. Big tech has taken it upon themselves to censor verified users on their platforms while simultaneously allowing foreign bots to spread misinformation about our elections and our candidates.
The second biggest threat is partisan politics throwing around the word “election integrity” like a football. The electoral process is the foundation of our Republic, and our Republic is the foundation of our nation. No one should be cavalierly calling our election integrity into question.
Election Integrity should be the number one bi-partisan issue.
Eric C. Mulder has not returned the questionnaire.
