My Story:
Expanding on the promises I made:
How Can you promise to claim represent everyone and actually mean it, most people ask?
The answer to that question correlates directly with the way I collected my nomination signatures. By going door to door and simply stating "I'd like to be your next congressman." This was the question asked to over 1,200 people across the the 7th district and 1,100 of them signed for me. These signatures came from a mix of all political viewpoints. These weren't collected by paid helpers working off of purchased mailing lists that all of my Republican opponents used. They were hard earned signatures and many required 10 minute conversations to convince them that I'd be a great congressman. As a contrast as to the amount of effort it took just to get a few dozens signatures a day, I went to one event saturated by Republicans and collected over 40 signatures in one hour.
How can you promise to visit every county five times where every congressman in the past only did one visit?
How could I properly represent such a large district if I'm not in touch with the pulse of the people? It's literally one of the top complaints I heard from across the district, "where's my congressman?" I'm the only candidate with an unrestrained lifestyle that is capable of making this promise. The House of Representatives in only in session for about a half year total, which leaves plenty of time for 130 announced visits, special event visits and happenings where is nice to have directly federal representation present. I like meeting people, folks. I've done it almost 5,000 times in my four attempts to represent you. I can only imagine if it was my job, how much more I'd really enjoy it.
What's a binding or non-binding referendum?
A referendum is the voice of the people. It's much like a poll question, only it's a more precise measure of how the voters feel on a topic that was put on the ballot. They can be advisory to give guidance or they can be binding to let the majority decide. You may have had a referendum put on the ballot by your local city council or town board. I like to see it used in a more somewhat aggressive manner by either the people asking to put a question of their concerns on the ballot or taking the FU route if elected officials reject your community's request, forcing them then go out and gather signatures to force it on the ballot. Don't forget folks, politicians at any level do not like being told to do. I think in this day and age of data centers, flock cameras, unrealistic government agendas and even run-a-way spending that it is a necessary tool to maintain the reigns on your elected officials. I have advanced knowledge in referendums and even started one in 2010 to stop the ridiculous high speed rail from Duluth/Superior to Minneapolis. It's a power granted by the state of Wisconsin to you the people to balance out decision making powers.