1.
Believes in the trickle up economy. If money goes to those at the bottom, they
can afford rent which goes to those in the middle who can in turn afford new
cars which fuels the corporations creating jobs and eventually that money makes
its way back to the top.
2.
Understands that they are not perfect, they do
not know everything, and they are willing to admit their faults, failures and
mistakes.
3.
Wants universal healthcare, education, and
retirement for everyone.
4.
Believes your 401k is the biggest Ponzi scheme
ever created.
5.
Wants to leave marriage alone as religious
ceremony, and instead pursues civil unions as the government accepted form of
commitment, allowing it for any two humans.
6.
Knows the evils of grain and pharmaceutical
companies and is willing to call them out.
7.
Believes in fixing America before fixing other
countries.
8.
Doesn’t have money… wants money but is willing
to wait until after their public service to make it, and is not willing to sell
themselves while in office.
9.
Knows that spreading the word of a religion is
not a charity, and from here on out organizations like this need to pay
taxes. With that said, giving to a
religion is not a charitable donation.
But at the same time they understand that religions can be charitable,
can be an outstanding pillar for their community.
10.
Shit, at this point I’m pretty sure I’ve ruled
everyone out… I’m just gonna have to do it myself.
What I wish someone would say, and maybe a little of what I would say...
I may not be what everyone in this state is looking for in a
candidate, that's not lost on me. Our
state is divided in a way that we have never seen before. I know the last year has been a hard one for
most Wisconsinites, for most Americans, and jobs and healthcare and taxes are
weighing on your mind. Answers to these things will come, but not at the cost
of our humanity, not at the cost of our community spirit, and not at the cost
of our children’s futures. I’m not here
to prove to you that my idea is better, or smarter... I am here to speak of my
passion for Wisconsin. I grew up in a small
town of about 5000 people, and I understand what high school sports and
marching bands and art classes mean when you're growing up. I live for the
small communities, the back road highways, and the incredible foliage this
state displays. I know what main street
programs can do to revitalize our towns and cities. Wisconsin is my home, my favorite state in
the union, but she is torn, and she needs our help to heal. And you know what, if that means raising
taxes I'll do it. I will. But I'll do it minimally and I'll do it to
the corporations and those who can afford to pitch in... not to the middle
class, and certainly not to those less fortunate than that. I am not here to take away your money, nor
your rights. My favorite freedom is the
freedom of speech, it's what allows me to talk to you today... but I would never
take away your right to defend yourself, or your right to own a gun. I may not hunt, but I respect those that
do. Wisconsin is a state of responsible outdoorsmen,
but guns aren't only for hunting. Who am
I to prevent you from defending yourself?
No, I will not take that away. And
I also know the bravery of the men and women in our armed forces and the
sacrifice that they commit to, and to give them anything less than the respect
they have earned is offensive. They die
to protect our freedoms and in their spirit I will do my best to protect those
freedoms here in Wisconsin. Never again
will anyone feel so neglected, so beaten, and so mute that they must gather by
the thousands and protest on our capitol.
We must all have a voice for democracy to succeed. We must all have voices and opinions and we
must also compromise for the good of our neighbors. We must support each other, and when one of
us falls we need to pick them up, pick them up and move forward together until
they can walk on their own. No more bullying,
no more shoving, no more throwing people or parties under the bus, not in our
home, not in Wisconsin.
