by Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
In Texas, a judge has just expanded a restraining order against Beto O’Rourke and his group, Powered by People, forbidding them from sending money or property out of the state to support Democratic lawmakers. These lawmakers left Texas to stop a Republican redistricting scheme that would strip communities of their fair representation.
Think about that. A political group is being legally barred from supporting elected officials who are standing up for democracy. This isn’t a simple court order—it’s a chilling sign of how Republicans are willing to weaponize the legal system to silence opposition. This is how authoritarianism creeps in: not with one big bang, but with a series of smaller steps that normalize suppression.
Republicans claim to be defending the law. But let’s be clear: they are making up rules when it suits them and ignoring those same rules when they get in the way. They demand Democrats face punishment for leaving the state, yet they themselves routinely bend and break democratic norms when drawing maps, blocking debate, or catering to special interests. They cry about “following the rules,” but only when it helps them hold onto power.
Here’s the truth: using restraining orders and threats of jail against political opponents isn’t democracy—it mirrors fascism. It’s the same strategy authoritarians use around the world: criminalize dissent, silence the opposition, and stack the courts to rubber-stamp it all. That’s not the America we’re supposed to be living in.
As your next congressman, I won’t sit back while Republicans abuse the system to crush opposition voices. I’ll fight to protect the right of every American to organize, speak out, and hold the powerful accountable. Our country is built on debate, disagreement, and the freedom to challenge those in charge—not on fear of jail or financial ruin for daring to oppose the ruling party.
If it can happen in Texas, it can happen anywhere. Missouri deserves better. America deserves better. And I’m ready to stand up in Congress to make sure it never happens here.
Meta’s latest “fix” for AI bias is telling: instead of choosing a voice for inclusion, Facebook’s parent company tapped Robby Starbuck—well-known for anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-DEI activism—to advise on correcting political and ideological bias in its AI.
This decision comes after Starbuck sued Meta for defamation, alleging its AI chatbot falsely linked him to the January 6 Capitol riot and QAnon. Meta settled the case in August 2025, appointing him as a consultant in AI fairness. Starbuck had sought over $5 million in damages. Meta now claims they have “made tremendous strides to improve the accuracy of Meta AI and mitigate ideological and political bias.”
But appointing an activist with a history of targeting LGBTQ+ initiatives sends a troubling message. Critics see this as Meta leaning into conservative accusations of “woke bias,” not pursuing neutral AI. Observers warn this tilt may reinforce harmful ideologies, especially as experts say bias mitigation is difficult, nuanced, and never one-sided.
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Since January 2025, Meta has dismantled DEI initiatives, relaxed hate-speech protections—allowing users to label LGBTQ+ identities mentally ill—and ditched third-party fact-checking in favor of a community notes system. LGBTQ+ users and critics have called these moves demeaning and dangerous.
Meta’s content and algorithm practices have a history of bias. Studies have shown Facebook’s ad delivery system disproportionately served lighter-skinned faces and that content moderation algorithms favored white men over Black children. LGBTQ+ users have long flagged misclassifications—from Grindr being linked to predatory content to biased facial recognition against trans individuals.
All of this paints a stark picture: one of the biggest tech platforms in the world promises to fight bias, but repeatedly chooses the very people and policies that undermine marginalized voices. It’s a reminder that promises without principles—and optics without accountability—are just empty gestures.
This isn’t just about Facebook or Meta—it’s about whether powerful corporations can control the truth unchecked. When I’m elected as your congressman, I’ll fight to end this kind of bias. That means demanding transparency in how Big Tech’s algorithms work, passing laws to protect rural and marginalized voices from being silenced, and ensuring that technology serves the people, not just the billionaire class that owns it. Missouri families deserve a level playing field, both online and off.
by Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
Putting Missouri’s Military Communities First
Here in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District, our military bases and surrounding communities are more than just strategic assets—they are family, neighbors, and part of our economy. Whiteman Air Force Base, Fort Leonard Wood, and the National Guard units across Missouri need leaders who fight for their missions and for the men and women who serve. That’s not a side issue for me—it’s a top priority.
My Opponent’s Record: Committees, but No Action
Mark “Awful” Alford sits on the Appropriations and Small Business Committees. Those positions give him a seat at the table to advocate for our military installations and for Missouri veterans. But look at his record: no major proposals to strengthen Whiteman’s B-2 mission, no concrete efforts to support training and modernization at Fort Leonard Wood, and no legislation to expand healthcare or transition services for veterans in our district. Instead, he treats these committee assignments like titles for his résumé, not tools to serve Missouri.
My Priorities: Real Support for Military Families and Veterans
When I’m elected as your congressman, I will use every lever of federal support to strengthen Missouri’s military communities. That means:
Protecting Base Missions: Working closely with Department of Defense leaders to ensure Whiteman and Fort Leonard Wood keep critical missions and funding, preventing any base realignment or cuts that could harm our communities.
Veteran Healthcare and Services: Expanding access to VA clinics, urgent care partnerships, and mental health programs so our veterans don’t wait months for care or drive hours to get the help they need.
Military Family Support: Securing housing, childcare, and spousal employment programs to reduce the strain on families stationed in Missouri.
Infrastructure for Base Communities: Pushing for federal grants that improve roads, schools, and broadband in base towns so local communities benefit alongside the installations.
Missouri Deserves More Than Empty Titles
Service members and veterans don’t need photo-ops—they need action. They need someone in Washington who will fight to make sure their missions are secure, their families are supported, and their service is honored. While my opponent enjoys the prestige of committee assignments without delivering results, I will prioritize Missouri’s military bases and veteran communities every single day.
When I’m elected, I’ll stand with our bases, our service members, and every veteran who calls Missouri home. Because supporting our military isn’t just good politics—it’s the right thing to do.
By Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
ENGLISH — ICE and Due Process: What the Record Shows
Courts and major news outlets have documented serious due-process failures in U.S. immigration enforcement—alongside patterns of stops and arrests linked to race, accent, and language. These failures have swept up legal immigrants and, at times, even U.S. citizens. The facts demand reform that respects the Constitution and basic fairness.
Key facts: A federal court recently limited immigration raids in Southern California, barring stops based on apparent race/ethnicity or on someone speaking Spanish or accented English. Judges have also ordered ICE to improve conditions and protect confidential legal access in New York City’s holding facility. Detention has surged to record highs—approaching 59,000–60,000 people—with a large share having no criminal record. Courts have ruled for wrongfully detained U.S. citizens, including Peter Sean Brown in Florida; investigations have documented citizens held for days, months, and even years.
Bottom line: Enforcement without due process undermines public trust and violates core American values. We can secure the border, follow the law, and protect civil rights at the same time—by ending profiling, guaranteeing access to counsel, and requiring individualized suspicion for detentions.
ESPAÑOL — ICE y el debido proceso: lo que muestran los hechos
Fallos judiciales y reportajes han demostrado problemas graves de debido proceso en la aplicación de las leyes migratorias de EE. UU., junto con patrones de detenciones ligados al color de piel, al acento y al idioma. Estos problemas han afectado a inmigrantes con estatus legal e incluso, en ocasiones, a ciudadanos estadounidenses.
Datos clave: Un tribunal federal limitó redadas en el sur de California y prohibió paradas basadas en la raza aparente o en que una persona hable español o inglés con acento. Jueces ordenaron a ICE mejorar condiciones y proteger la comunicación confidencial con abogados en un centro de detención de Nueva York. La detención alcanzó niveles récord (cerca de 59,000–60,000 personas), muchas sin antecedentes penales. Tribunales fallaron a favor de ciudadanos detenidos por error, como Peter Sean Brown en Florida.
Conclusión: Hacer cumplir la ley sin respetar el debido proceso viola valores fundamentales. Debemos terminar el perfilamiento, garantizar acceso a abogados y exigir sospecha individualizada para las detenciones.
FRANÇAIS — ICE et le droit au procès équitable : ce que montrent les preuves
Des décisions de justice et des enquêtes médiatiques révèlent de graves atteintes au droit au procès équitable dans l’application des lois migratoires des États-Unis, ainsi que des contrôles fondés sur la couleur de peau, l’accent ou la langue. Des résidents réguliers—et même des citoyens américains—en ont été victimes.
À retenir : Un tribunal fédéral a restreint des opérations en Californie du Sud, interdisant des contrôles fondés sur l’origine apparente ou le fait de parler espagnol ou un anglais avec accent. Des juges ont aussi ordonné à l’ICE d’améliorer les conditions et l’accès confidentiel aux avocats à New York. La détention atteint un niveau record (≈59 000–60 000), beaucoup sans casier criminel. Les tribunaux ont donné raison à des citoyens détenus à tort, comme Peter Sean Brown en Floride.
Conclusion : Sécurité et droits constitutionnels doivent aller de pair : pas de profilage, accès à un conseil, suspicion individualisée.
العربية — آيس والإجراءات القانونية الواجبة: ما تُظهره الوقائع
تكشف أحكام المحاكم وتقارير إعلامية عن انتهاكات خطيرة للإجراءات القانونية الواجبة في إنفاذ قوانين الهجرة بالولايات المتحدة، إضافة إلى أنماط من الإيقاف والاعتقال المرتبطة بالعرق أو اللكنة أو اللغة. وقد شملت هذه الانتهاكات مهاجرين قانونيين وأحيانًا مواطنين أمريكيين.
حقائق أساسية: حدّت محكمة فيدرالية من المداهمات بجنوب كاليفورنيا، ومنعت الإيقاف بناءً على العِرق الظاهر أو التحدث بالإسبانية أو الإنجليزية بلكنة. وأمرت محاكم بتحسين الظروف وضمان التواصل السري مع المحامين في منشأة نيويورك. بلغ الاحتجاز مستوى قياسياً يقارب 59–60 ألف شخص، وكثيرون بلا سجل جنائي. كما أنصف القضاء مواطنين احتُجزوا بالخطأ، منهم بيتر شون براون في فلوريدا.
الخلاصة: يجب إنهاء التنميط وضمان الوصول إلى المحامين واشتراط الاشتباه الفردي قبل الاحتجاز.
SOMALI — ICE iyo Hab-raaca Caddaaladda
Go’aammo maxkamadeed iyo warbixinno madax-bannaan ayaa muujiyay dhibaatooyin culus oo ku saabsan due process (hab-raaca caddaaladda) ee fulinta qaanuunka socdaalka ee Maraykanka, iyo qaabyo joojin/qabasho oo ku xiran midabka, lahjadda, ama luqadda. Tani waxay saameysay muhaajiriin sharciyeysan iyo mararka qaarkood xataa muwaadiniin Maraykan ah.
Waxyaabaha muhiimka ah: Maxkamad federaal ah ayaa xaddidday howl-galada Koonfurta California, kana mamnuucday joojinta qof ku saleysan muuqaalka jinsiyadeed ama ku hadalka Isbaanish ama Ingiriisi lahjad leh. Garsoorayaal ayaa sidoo kale amray hagaajinta xaaladaha iyo helitaanka sirta ah ee qareennada xarun ku taal New York. Tirada dadka la hayo ayaa gaartay heer taariikhi ah (qiyaastii 59,000–60,000), kuwa badanna dambiyo ma leh. Maxkamado ayaa garab istaagay muwaadiniin si khalad ah loo hayay, sida Peter Sean Brown ee Florida.
Gunaanad: Ilaalinta xuduudaha iyo ilaalinta xuquuqda dastuuriga ahi waa inay isla socdaan—jooji qaybinta jinsiyadeed, xaqiiji helitaanka qareen, oo u baahow tuhun gaar ah ka hor xabsi.
by Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
Mark “Awful for Missouri” Alford Turns Oversight into a Vacation
When a member of Congress travels overseas on official business, it is not just another trip. It is a chance to show respect to our allies, evaluate America’s readiness, and, most importantly, to honor the service of the men and women who wear our nation’s uniform. But Mark “Awful” Alford has once again shown he does not take his responsibility seriously. He showed up to a U.S. military base visit overseas wearing shorts. Yes—shorts. On an official congressional delegation.
This is not about fashion. It is about respect. It is about representing Missouri and the United States with dignity. When Alford dresses like he is at a backyard cookout instead of an official military briefing, he sends a clear message: he sees his taxpayer-funded trip as a personal vacation, not a solemn duty. That matters, because perception is reality in politics. To the service members standing in full dress uniforms and to the international leaders watching, his choice looked unserious, careless, and disrespectful.
Taxpayer Dollars, Tourist Behavior
Missourians should not have to pay for a congressman to play tourist in Europe. Trips like these are funded by hardworking families—farmers trying to stretch every dollar to cover the cost of feed and fertilizer, veterans navigating a strained VA system, parents working two jobs to keep food on the table. They expect their representatives to treat every dollar as sacred, not as a ticket to a sightseeing junket.
Overseas congressional trips are supposed to be oversight missions. Members of Congress are tasked with inspecting military facilities, understanding regional security threats, and ensuring America’s investments abroad are being spent wisely. These trips are not perks. They are responsibilities. When Alford shows up unprepared and underdressed, it tells Missourians he is not focused on oversight. He is focused on himself.
In a time when so many families in Missouri’s 4th District are fighting to get by, this kind of behavior is salt in the wound. It sends the message that while regular folks struggle, their representative is on a taxpayer-funded European holiday. Missouri families deserve more than a congressman who treats official duties like vacation days.
Respect for Service Members
The men and women stationed overseas sacrifice daily for our nation. They live far from home, work long hours, and serve in conditions that most Americans cannot imagine. When members of Congress visit them, it should be a moment of solidarity and respect. Every detail matters. A representative should carry himself with dignity, because he is not just representing himself—he is representing Missouri, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the entire country.
By showing up in shorts, Alford sent the opposite message. It trivialized the seriousness of the visit. Service members notice these things. They notice when their elected officials stand with them, and they notice when their officials treat their sacrifices as little more than a backdrop for photo opportunities. Missouri deserves a representative who shows gratitude and honor—not one who makes a joke of the occasion.
Missouri Deserves Better
What does this all boil down to? Respect. Respect for the office. Respect for the taxpayers footing the bill. Respect for the service members who deserve to be taken seriously. Mark “Awful” Alford has shown once again that he is more interested in playing celebrity and sightseeing on the taxpayers’ dime than in fulfilling the responsibilities of his office.
Missourians deserve a representative who understands that every trip is about service, not self-interest. Every briefing matters. Every interaction with service members carries weight. Every taxpayer dollar should be treated with care, not wasted on a congressman’s European photo-op in shorts.
When I’m elected as your congressman, I will carry Missouri’s voice with seriousness and respect. I will honor our service members, treat taxpayer funds as sacred, and ensure every action I take reflects the dignity of the office. Shorts on a military base? That will never happen under my watch. Because representing Missouri is not about sightseeing—it is about serving.
By Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
A Crisis Hitting the Heart of Rural Missouri
Across Missouri and the Midwest, farm families are carrying a weight that’s become unbearable. The suicide rate among farmers is roughly three and a half times higher than the national average. That’s not a statistic to debate. That’s neighbors, church members, and family. It’s decades of work, debt, weather, and policy failure landing on a single set of shoulders.
Trade turmoil is a big part of the pain. Tariffs and the retaliation they triggered closed doors in crucial export markets, especially for soybeans. When foreign buyers shift to Brazil or elsewhere, prices fall and bins sit full. That means cash flow dries up while input costs keep rising. Recent reporting shows how Trump-era tariffs and continuing trade friction made our crops less competitive and hit farm income hard—and when farm income falls, stress rises.
This crisis is also about access to care. Rural communities face fewer providers, long drives, and stigma that keeps folks from asking for help. When a season swings from drought to flood and debts stack up, it’s easy to feel alone. We have to meet farm families where they are with real support—funding for mental health services, farm stress assistance, and a 24/7 lifeline that understands agriculture.
Where Mark “Awful for Missouri” Alford stands
Missouri’s 4th District deserves a representative who puts family farms first. Mark Alford has chosen a different path. He co-sponsored the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, a bill pushed by large industrial interests. The EATS Act would override state and local farm standards that many small farmers support and compete on. Dozens of farm and rural groups have warned Congress that EATS would undercut local decision-making and harm small producers while advantaging mega-operations. That’s not protecting Missouri’s independent farms—it’s preemption for the biggest players.
Alford has also publicly cheered party-line packages and farm bill drafts that advocates for small and beginning farmers say tilt the playing field toward large corporations and away from fair competition, conservation, and local food systems. You can read his own releases. You can also read the critiques from respected sustainable agriculture organizations. The pattern is clear: when policy choices split between family farms and corporate consolidation, he sides with consolidation. I won’t.
My promise to Missouri’s farm families
When I’m elected as your congressman, I will fight for fair, pro-farmer trade deals that reopen markets and keep them open—without using our producers as pawns. I’ll back competition and transparency so small and mid-sized farms aren’t squeezed out by monopolies. I’ll defend state and local standards that create market opportunities for Missouri farm families instead of wiping them out with one-size-fits-all rules from Washington.
I will also push to expand the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, bolster rural behavioral health, and make sure every producer knows help is a call away. If you or someone you love needs help, dial 988 (press 1 for Veterans). You’re not alone.
We can’t bring back those we’ve lost. But we can honor them—by changing the policies that helped create this crisis and by building a future where a family can farm with dignity, stability, and hope.
I’m cutting through the headlines on the big issues that matter to Missouri’s 4th District: federal spending, the border, the farm bill, VA care, Social Security, and rural broadband. Here’s what’s real, what’s spin, and what it means for us.
What’s Moving—and What’s Just Noise
Federal Spending — Half-Built, Deadline Looming. The Senate passed a “minibus” that covers Agriculture and Military Construction–VA. The House still has work to do before the September 30 deadline. That’s not “mission accomplished.” We need a full budget on time—no shutdown brinkmanship.
Border Policy — Courts Are in the Mix. The White House paused refugee admissions starting January 27. It also issued new entry restrictions from certain countries. Separate legal fights are underway over attempts to limit asylum and over a birthright citizenship order. Bottom line: the border is not “closed,” and asylum isn’t “over.” Policies are being tested in court and some are on hold.
Farm Bill — One Foot In, One Foot Out. Congress extended the 2018 Farm Bill through September 30, 2025. That means the core safety net continues for now. There are proposals to update price-risk tools and dairy mechanics, but the full “Farm Bill 2.0” is still ahead. Farmers need a real, steady bill—no games.
VA Care — Easier Access; Tech Still Slow. The VA made Community Care simpler by extending many authorizations to a full year for standard services. That’s a practical win for our veterans and local providers. The electronic health record rollout remains slow and will take years, but the access change helps right now.
Social Security — Math First, Slogans Last. Trustees say the main retirement trust fund runs short in 2033 (combined OASDI in 2034) unless Congress acts. That would mean about 77–81% of scheduled benefits. No, Social Security taxes on benefits weren’t “repealed.” Some tax relief exists elsewhere, but the core issue is solvency. We need a bipartisan fix that protects current retirees and keeps promises to younger workers.
Broadband — Real Help for Rural Roads. Missouri’s BEAD Round 2 application window is open now. This is a chance to pull fiber down the gravel roads and long lanes that have been ignored for years. I’m pushing for fair maps, solid bids, and accountability so our dollars actually reach the unserved parts of MO-4.
Why This Matters to MO-4
Folks here don’t ask for much—straight talk, fair budgets, safe streets, and a government that works. We feed the country and show up for our neighbors. We deserve a Congress that meets deadlines, keeps the border orderly and lawful, delivers a real farm bill, honors veterans with faster care, and fixes Social Security without games. That’s the standard I’m holding them to, and it’s the standard I’ll bring to Washington when I’m elected as your congressman.
Bottom Line
No theater. No chest-thumping. Just do the work. I’ll keep tracking these bills and court rulings so you have the facts—not the spin.
By Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
Quick Take:
Yes, I use AI — but not how the trolls think. I write every word myself. AI just checks my spelling, grammar, and facts, and helps shorten long posts so everyone can follow along. It’s a tool, not my ghostwriter.
Some people will twist anything to stir the pot. Recently, someone accused me of using AI to write my campaign posts. That’s false. I’ve been a professional writer for decades — speeches, grants, national newsletter articles, ghostwritten scripts — all before AI even existed. Writing is my craft. I don’t need AI to do it for me.
Here’s the truth: I use AI to summarize my own work for people who prefer short posts over full-length articles. I use it to check grammar, punctuation, and facts so I don’t put out misinformation. I use it to simplify complex language so more people can understand my ideas. I also use AI for some graphics — alongside Photoshop, Adobe Express, GIMP, and the work of a professional graphic artist.
That’s it.
When people feel threatened by intelligence, they often assume success must be “cheating.” I’ve learned that constructive criticism is valuable, but baseless accusations are just noise. And let’s be honest — trolls like this are often clout-chasers or political plants hoping to distract from the real issues.
Yes, AI has an environmental impact — but so do Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and every other major data center you interact with daily. Singling out AI while ignoring those facts is selective outrage. For example, U.S. data centers—which power AI among other technologies—already consume over 4% of the nation’s electricity, with projections showing that could climb to 12% by 2028 [oai_citation:0‡New York Post](https://nypost.com/2024/12/25/opinion/no-more-debate-ais-energy-needs-put-every-fuel-in-play/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).
As your next congressman, I’ll never let personal bias override logic. I’ll work across party lines to craft legislation that serves everyone — not just the loudest voices or the wealthiest donors. When Congress works together, America wins. When we stay locked in partisan gridlock, Americans lose.
America is a constitutional democratic republic, but it’s sliding toward oligarchy. That happens when billionaires dictate policy and voters keep sending party-line drones to Washington. We can change that — with transparency, pragmatism, and bipartisan cooperation.
I’m not here to play the left vs. right blame game. I’m here to get results. And no troll on Facebook is going to change that.
By Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House – Missouri’s 4th District
This is a clear and unequivocal warning: I will not tolerate slander, libel, or any other defamatory statements—whether made openly or under the guise of anonymity. Defamation is unlawful. If it continues, I will act immediately to protect my name and campaign.
Understand this: anonymous posting is not a shield. Websites and platforms typically log the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to publish content. With a valid court order or subpoena, those logs can be obtained from the platform and, where appropriate, subscriber information can be obtained from the internet service provider. Courts around the country use recognized legal standards to decide when an anonymous poster may be “unmasked,” including the Dendrite and Doe v. Cahill tests, which require evidence that a legitimate defamation claim exists before disclosure is ordered.
First Amendment rights are fundamental, but they do not protect false statements of fact that harm another person’s reputation. If you publish defamatory claims about me or my campaign—anonymously or otherwise—you can be identified and held accountable in court.
Let this serve as a blanket cease‑and‑desist: stop all defamatory statements now. If the conduct continues, I will immediately file suit, seek monetary damages, costs, and any other relief allowed by law. Where conduct crosses into unlawful threats, stalking, or harassment, I will also file reports with the proper authorities. Under Missouri law, defamation claims are civil actions and must be brought within the statute of limitations.
Choose your words carefully. The next ones could be read aloud in a courtroom.
Stop the Meat Grinder: Let’s Get Back to Solving Problems
By Ricky Dana – Candidate for U.S. House, Missouri’s 4th District
In DC and across the country, too many real problems get chewed up by the left-versus-right machine. Instead of asking, “What fixes this?” politicians are pushed to prove they’re loyal to their side. The result is gridlock, finger-pointing, and the same problems coming back year after year. Missourians deserve better.
I’m a Common-Sense Democrat who grew up here and understands what matters in our communities: safe roads and bridges, reliable broadband, fair markets for farmers and small businesses, affordable health care, and schools that prepare our kids for real jobs. None of that should be a culture-war football. It should be basic governing.
The Cost of Point-Scoring
When politics becomes a team sport, the scoreboard replaces the toolbox. Research shows polarization fuels exhaustion and anger among Americans and makes it harder to pass important legislation. That’s not theory—we feel it on our farms, in our towns, and at our kitchen tables when problems go unsolved. We shouldn’t need a supermajority to fix a bridge or staff a rural clinic.
What I’ll Do Differently
When I’m your congressman, we’ll get back to solving problems together. That means:
Start with the fix, not the feud. Define the problem in plain language and set measurable goals.
Bring the right people to the table. Farmers, small business owners, nurses, teachers, veterans, and local officials—folks who live the issues every day.
Work across the aisle with purpose. If an idea moves Missouri forward, I don’t care whose jersey it wears.
Be transparent. Publish what we’re doing, what it costs, and how we’ll know it worked.
Stay local. Keep decision-making close to the communities affected, and cut red tape that slows real work.
Pro-Missouri, Not Pro-Team
Polarization thrives on media outrage and primary politics that reward the loudest voices. We can answer that with steady, practical leadership. I will focus on bipartisan bills that deliver for rural Missouri—like expanding broadband, supporting county clinics and urgent care, strengthening workforce training, and protecting competitive markets so small producers aren’t squeezed out.
Here’s my commitment: I will measure success by what gets fixed, not by who gets credit. I will talk with anyone who’s serious about results. And I will always put Missouri ahead of party drama. When I’m your congressman, we’ll trade the loyalty test for a results test—and that will move our district forward.
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