In 2016, Donald Trump exploited an environment of political, racial, and economic divisiveness to capture the White House. If Democrats aim to take it back, then we need to have a plan that unites rural, suburban, and urban communities.
That’s why I was proud to introduce the 21st Century Jobs bill in Congress. A $900 billion jobs bill, it would fundamentally shape the face of economic opportunity in rural America by realigning companies incentives towards the public good, not just profit.
Together, we’re going to bring all of America into the 21st century. That starts with founding the Federal Institute of Technology — which will coordinate grant funding, oversee an aggressive competition process, and provide incentives for critical new research.
Our nation has incredible untapped potential — but until now, we’ve refused to adequately invest in one of our most valuable resources: people. That’s why our new plan provides science education funding, calls for incentives for companies to hire rural and otherwise disadvantaged workers, and more.
When all is said and done, our new plan will create as many as 3 million new jobs — showing people across the country that we refuse to leave them behind in the modern era.
Defeating Donald Trump in 2020 is going to require more than just rhetoric. We need to win back the hearts and minds of voters in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and more.
Together, we can rise to defeat Donald Trump’s politics of hatred with our message of opportunity, inclusion, and advancement.
In solidarity,
Ro Khanna