Issue Position: Jobs and the Economy

Issue Position

Growing up in a Democratic household and in a small town like Marblehead, I learned early on that we are all connected, and that we prosper when we make sure no one is left behind. That's why it's unacceptable that as the gap between rich and poor reaches unprecedented levels our leaders do little to make sure working families don't fall further behind. I believe we need to work together to close that gap--not by punishing those at the top, but by working together to ensure that we all have a chance to lift ourselves up. We need to ensure that the jobs being created today are good jobs that will create a better tomorrow for employees and employers alike.

There are a number of ways that Washington can help our economy grow faster. The first is to stop doing so much legislative harm: governing crisis to crisis has actively harmed our economy. The second is by enacting measures--such as smart investments in job training, research and development, and our crumbling infrastructure--that create jobs today and provide the foundations for economic growth in the future. The third is to support the technology revolution that is changing our country and our economy in a profound and dramatic way every day. Government should help us make the necessary investments--and avoid the unforced errors--that can ensure all this innovation means more good jobs and shared prosperity, not less.

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