Wilder

Isaiah Wilder For Connecticut 1998

I am proud to be running to represent this great State of Connecticut in the United States Senate. This state,and this country, have offered me and my family many opportunities, and has offered countless numbers of Americans many opportunities. What this campaign is about is about the fundamentals of the American promise- making the American Dream achievable for everybody. If you work hard, if you do things the right way, you should be able to succeed in this great country, and I want to make sure that is realistically possible. Doing things like investing in our nation's education system, in our economy, things that will strengthen the middle class and develop a sustainable future for Americans. I will traverse the Constitution State and hopefully, after my ideas are laid out there, the people of this state will put their faith in me to represent Connecticut in the United States Senate.

s/ Isaiah Wilder

Mayor of Bridgeport

Economy

The economy is always at the top of the list for Americans. And we have a good economy right now in the United States of America, thanks to the pro-growth policy of President Clinton. We are even enjoying the Clinton surplus right now, as we have the first legitimate opportunity in 30 or so years to invest in our country and grow our economy, while at the same time working to pay down our national debt. But fundamentally, we need to make sure that the economy works for everybody. That nobody is left behind. We are blessed in the land of opportunity, but we need to make sure that the economy is built for long-term growth from the bottom up, not from the top down. Where the wages and wealth of the middle class will continue to grow, and not get swallowed up by the 1%. 

- I will pledge to work to establish a national high speed rail program. High speed rail works in New England, and it will be a boon for our economy, creating jobs and making the area continuously more attractive for both potential workers and employers. 

- I will pledge to work to re-invest the surplus back into the economy. Rather than wasting it with unnecessary tax cuts, investing that money in schools, in green technologies, and for things like rewarding innovation, will help the economy grow over the long-term.

- I will pledge to support the labor unions that have been the backbone of the middle class for the last 50 years. These organizations work on behalf of all workers, and are the reason things like benefits and 40 hour work weeks are mainstays in the American economy. The tenants of collective should look to be strengthened, not weakened.

- I will never vote to cut the programs that are the backbone of protecting American seniors, like Social Security or Medicare. 

Environment

Global warming is a very real issue that this country must considering going forward into the new Millenium. Global Warming is a threat to our way of life- it is a threat to our economy and the natural beauty of our country. But I look at the resolve of the American spirit when it comes to overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges- we were not the first nation to send a rocket into space, but our national resolve made us subsequently the first country to put a man on the moon. It is that kind of spirit, of all Americans working together on this issue, that will allow us to defeat global warming. 

- The Kyoto Protocol is not a perfect deal. However, it is a good first step. I pledge to support an international agreement that requires all nations to lower carbon emissions, to protect the health and quality of our planet

- I will pledge to work towards the United States investing in the development of mass market green technologies. These energies can help grow our economy in the long run, and investment now will pay off mightily for the future. 

- I will pledge work to improve CAFE standards, so that American vehicles are more efficient and to help everyday consumers save on the energy costs of their cars.

Social Issues

There are many issues that are important to the people of Connecticut. Whether it's about respecting a woman's right to choose, or it's about sensible gun policy in the United States, these issues are crucial for the American people. We must fundamentally strive for an equal and free country, where people are not discriminated against based on race, based on gender, based on heritage, or for any other reason. 

- I will support a woman's right to choose. This constitutional right to choice is trying to be infringed upon by the social conservative right, and we must fight hard against this idea that legislators should decide what a woman does with her body.

- I will support a universal tobacco settlement that puts the needs of the American people ahead of big tobacco, and provides a solution that can begin to work to fight against the harms of smoking and tobacco use. 

- I will pledge to support sensible gun policies. In particular, I will seek to renew the Assault Weapons Ban, currently the law of the land until 2004, and make the legislation permanent. 

Foreign Policy

America has a very different standing in the world than we did 10 years ago, and we have to view the world differently because of that. We are the world's sole superpower- and we must see both the privileges and the responsibilities that comes with that role. We must remain an engaged member of the international community,  and strive for a values based foreign policy, that prioritizes democracy and human rights. 

- I will pledge to support the process of working towards human rights being secured in Algeria. This country must work towards an international solution to this problem, and working with organizations like the EU and the OAU to ensure that the injustices in the Algerian Civil War are brought to a close

- I will pledge to support the process of the spread of human rights and democracy in Eastern Europe, and allying ourselves with democrats over there. 

- I will pledge to support foreign aid that helps bring people and nations out of extreme poverty situations, focusing on countries where people make less than $2 per day.

Is there a word limit on our Senate platforms?

10 minutes ago, John White said:

@Baudin I can't edit the IVS so I can't enter in who voted and see what the final count is. If you could please help!

Make a copy of it and try using that?

3 minutes ago, Cyril said:

 

Try now. 

 

@Ollie or the rest of the AB might change your PM limits and settings later but for now they should let you PM people.

Works! Thank you very much

Since Swanson will be Chair, I'll put Eanshaw on Foreign.

So I attempted to send a PM, only to be told that I am allowed to send 0 messages per minute? I'm not really sure what to do

Draft 1

Domestic:

RM- Bren

Member- Flash

Foreign:

RM- Mitchell

Member- FrankP

Pecking Order for next spots

Earnshaw (prefers Domestic)

HmL mods please!