Issue Position: Working for you!

Issue Position

In Congress, I'm laser-focused on getting things done for our families and for our children. When I got there, I quickly noticed that the extreme partisanship and gridlock were even worse than any of us could have imagined. However, I also found that from day one, if you actually made an effort to reach across the aisle, to find common ground, you could actually get things done that are good for the country and for New Jersey.

Early last year, I was elected Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. It's a group of 24 Democrats and 24 Republicans who meet every week to see where we can make progress on our toughest issues, from lowering taxes, to creating jobs, to fixing our infrastructure, to balancing the budget. Just like when I was at Ford Motor Company and Microsoft, my goal is to bring people together to get something done. I was honored to be recognized as the most bipartisan freshman Democrat in Congress. For me, it's not about a partisan agenda; it's about working with both sides for what's best for New Jersey. It's about our shared values -- our Jersey Values.

What does that mean? We need lower taxes, less red tape, balanced budgets, and we must reinstitute the State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) that was gutted by the federal Tax Hike Bill. We must claw more of our federal tax dollars back home, instead of continuing to prop up those Moocher States who take so much more than they give. We must also fight for clean drinking water, top-notch schools and STEM education for our children, and investment in our roads, bridges, and tunnels -- so we can cut down on our commutes and attract new and keep our businesses.I will always stand by our seniors, veterans, and first responders, so our families are safe from crime and terror at home and around the world.

The bottom line: I work for Jersey, not some national political party. We are always stronger when we work together and remember that our best days are ahead of us.

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