Across the country Americans are coming together with a single message: It is time for Washington to get the economy working again for the 99%. And once again, Allen West and House Republicans don’t get it.
On Wednesday, I went to Speaker Boehner’s office to help deliver over 35,000 signatures of hard-working Americans that stand with the 99% of Americans that think it is time Congress start working to create jobs and get people back to work. Standing outside his office, in front of a “welcome, please come in sign” we were shut out of his office. Both he and his staffer refused to talk about any plans to get people back to work.
I’m running for Congress against Allen West, a tea party cult figure that has wasted no opportunity criticizing those who protest against corporate irresponsibility and Washington’s inability to focus on what really matters. Standing in front of Speaker Boehner’s office, it was apparent that they have no interest in working for the people or creating jobs.
It's time to fight back. It is time to send a message to Congress. We must work hard to elect leaders like me that will go to Washington and fight for 99% of Americans that want solutions to get people back to work. Speaker Boehner, Allen West and the tea party have it all wrong. Getting our country working again isn't about cutting regulation, slashing programs, and giving away billions to big oil companies.
It is time to end government giveaways to big banks and oil companies and focus on ways to get America back to work by investing in rebuilding our economy. Let’s start by making education affordable, reforming student loans, investing in our infrastructure, protecting homeowners, and focusing on helping small businesses grow here at home.
Allen West and the tea party are out of touch -- slash and burn government policies will not create jobs. I stand with the 99% of Americans that believe now is the time to focus on creating jobs and building a stronger country. Sign my pledge to stand for the other 99% today.