Florida Senator Bob GrahamMy Friends, I am honored to be standing here today with a fellow Senator of mine. This man is a close personal friend of mine and he has proven himself the best man for his state and thus for the Presidency. I am speaking about, of course, Montana Senator Max Baucus. He is from what many would call a Lean Republican state and has represented it in Congress since the very late 70s with impressive wins each time. He is a Senator who doesn't give up his morals for his state and is popular despite that!
My friends, I am giving Senator Baucus my endorsement because I feel as if he is indeed the best man for the job. Some might try and slander him, calling him too conservative for the party, but the last times we ran liberals we lost in landslide elections. We need true moderates to win this election! We need to be able to appeal to the farmer in Kansas who sees no reason to vote for a liberal who threatens all his ideas. We need a moderate to appeal to disaffected Republicans who feel as if the Republican Party isn't for them any longer! With all those ideas, we need a man to create a coalition, one that will work to retake the White House and win us the General Election in November. My friends, I introduce to you, Senator Max Baucus of Montana!
Montana Senator Max BaucusThank you, Senator Graham. As he said, We can no longer ignore the forgotten men and women of America. These men and women have felt ignored and forgotten in 'Republican' states like the Dakotas or Kentucky and dislike the Democratic Party because they see us as too liberal. A Moderate can appeal to those people and win us the election this year. Indeed, it may seem impossible now but over time, things will begin to change and change drastically.
President Bush was born and raised for most of his life in Connecticut, while I have spent most of my life in my home state of Montana. President Bush claims he is for small town America but he is what many consider a Country Club Republican. In the 1980 Republican Primaries, then candidate George Bush challenged then California Governor Ronald Reagan on his economic policies, calling it "Voodoo Economics". Eight year later, after being Vice President, his mind seemed to change and for the better. Yet, soon, Voodoo Economics as the President once called it will end up failing our country.
Just year, a recession happened that lasted until March of this year and yet Economic Recovery hasn't happened. Jobs should be returning but instead joblessness and unemployment is stagnating or ever so slightly increasing. That should not be happening yet it is. It's because of Voodoo Economics that the Economy is suffering so poorly and yet, President Bush maintains that his ideas still work and are still successful. Well, Mr. President, I believe you are unequivocally wrong on that end.
But enough about President Bush, it is time for me to speak about the Party at large, my party. For the last three elections, I noticed something, we have chosen liberals from states that have a propensity to vote in Moderate Republicans and Liberal Democrats instead of what is truly needed. We need a Candidate that can win a state that has gone to a Republican since the 60s. A Democrat who has won in a consistently Conservative state despite the odds being stacked against him. In case you are wondering, I am that person to be chosen.
Now, as to how we win this re-election, I propose the current 3 point plan with the people of this country, what I call "The Political Treaty with America" :
1. A Guaranteed Universal Basic Income of $500-$750 not for all americans, but for those struggling the worst under this recession. For the Citizen who is coming close to losing their home due to not acquiring enough cash or being unemployed and for the Farmer who, despite all their sales, can barely make enough to continue living on the farm and update their equipment. It should be noted that not all of America wants this idea and I should respect that but we cannot deny that we need to help those in serious need and we cannot deny this adds some relief to these families. In order to pay for this program, I will increase the taxes of those earning more or about $750 Million by 10% and anyone earning $500 Million or more by 5%. Any funds left over from will be distributed back to the American citizen who wants it while 7% will be kept in reserve for our Economy. This plan will be attempted for four years and, if unsuccessful, will be removed and repealed immediately.
2. The Creation of Congressional Term Limits. It is clear Americans have a healthy dissatisfaction with Congress with some incumbents having been in since the 50s and 60s, more than 30 and 40 years and yet they have done little to nothing for most citizens in the country, in their state and district, only in congress for themselves. It is time this ends. I propose giving Senators a three or four term limit on the Senate and a 9 or 12 term limit on the House, with a Grandfather Clause stating that all Incumbents still in by the time of the passing of this plan will be allowed to run for as many more terms as they'd like if they already passed the Term threshold. I doubt the fact that if I get into office,congress will push to make this happen so I ask on you, the American people, to call your congressperson and demand their support on this action for your vote in the next election.
3. Bring our troops home. The Cold War is finally over and with it, the need to be in so many places all at once. We are not the world's police force. We cannot and should not interfere in the affairs of other countries anymore. There was a negative effect by that in Iran in the 70s after we intervened in their domestic affairs in the 50s. There are bound to be negatives than positives should we keep doing it. Instead of putting boots on the ground and intervening in every little war, we should remain neutral. Instead, we focus on a bombing campaign and limited UN intervention. That way, we can minimize our own losses and make sure a mother can mourn the loss of their child again.
These are 3 points of a large package plan that I hope to reveal more and more of on my Presidential Campaign. These are 3 points of many that will help us win the election this year.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with this plan and the support of my entire family as well as Senator Graham, that I announce my Candidacy for President of the United States!
