Finally, Light on the Horizon

Dear John,

Across America, we are collectively navigating uncharted territory during this global pandemic. Our economy has taken a significant downturn, and many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. I am remaining laser focused on solutions that work toward responsibly re-opening our economy while ensuring safety for our workers who are the backbone of our economic engine.

On Thursday, I was pleased to support bipartisan legislation that provided additional emergency funding for small businesses, more relief for hospitals and our health care heroes on the front lines, and increased testing to keep Americans safe. It was disappointing that small businesses were forced to wait two full weeks until Speaker Pelosi abandoned her socialist policy demands, including the Green New Deal and a federal takeover of elections. Finally, much-needed relief is on the way.

There is light on the horizon and I am optimistic that when we come out of this, we will be a stronger, more resilient, self-reliant nation where the American dream is available for all who want to pursue it.

Biden’s Record on the 2nd Amendment

Now that national Democrats have chosen Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, we are starting to learn more about the policies he supports. As a former law enforcement officer and victim of two violent gun crimes, I am committed to preserving our 2nd Amendment rights. I am concerned about Biden’s gun-control policies, which would weaken the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens. According to news reports, "Biden has supported a wide range of new gun-control measures during his 2020 campaign for president:

In June, he pushed for a ban on sales of all guns except hypothetical 'smart guns.'
In October, he said he would support a national registry of firearms 'down the line.'
In March, he threatened to fight an autoworker, who challenged his support for bans on guns like the AR-15.
A short time later, he brought on a new campaign manager, who publicly supported confiscating AR-15s."

I am proud of my record on protecting and preserving the 2nd Amendment, and I will continue supporting your inalienable right to keep and bear arms.

Humbly Seeking Your Endorsement

While none of us could have imagined the "virtual" world we currently live in due to the governor’s stay-at-home orders, I look forward to visiting with delegates this Friday evening at the 8th Congressional District Republican virtual convention. I look forward to sharing with delegates our vision of freedom, hope, and prosperity; my plans to continue fighting for our way of life; and an optimistic, helpful reminder that – through good times and bad – we continue to live in the greatest country in the world. If you are an 8th District delegate, I look forward to seeing you online on Friday night as I humbly seek your endorsement.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,