💸 Money stays in Washington — spent on lobbyists, fundraisers, and insider access.
🏚 Communities see little benefit from the billions spent to influence a few hundred lawmakers.
💵 Money flows into communities — spent on local outreach, events, ads, and organizing to persuade voters directly.
🏘 Economically hard‑hit areas benefit from political dollars being spent locally.
📊 Policy shaped by the people — every vote tied to verified constituent input.
“In my system, they can’t buy my vote — they have to earn yours.”
When a representative’s vote is bound to verified constituent decisions, the old pay‑for‑influence model loses leverage. Money that once chased access in Washington has to compete for trust in our communities. The result isn’t just cleaner politics — it’s a healthier economy where ideas win in the open, dollars circulate locally, and industries succeed by proving value to the public.
Ad spend returns: Campaigns to persuade voters fund local news, radio, and community outlets — strengthening local journalism.
Main Street demand: Halls, restaurants, printers, AV, and security see steadier bookings for public forums and town events.
Organizing work: Field teams, data ops, and event roles create pathways into long‑term civic and technical careers.
What if a group floods the zone with ads? Voters still decide. Competing views get equal access to the public square, and your representative’s vote will match the verified district decision — with a public audit trail.
Do experts still matter? Yes. Data and expertise become more valuable when arguments are public and must withstand scrutiny.
What about minority viewpoints? They gain visibility in open forums and can build support over time — without being shut out by insider access.
Indiana is facing deep Medicaid cuts — an estimated $31 billion over the next decade, including $12.7 billion in losses to hospitals alone. These cuts threaten rural hospitals, safety‑net providers, and access to care across the state. But under my platform, the flow of political “influence money” changes direction — from Washington’s back rooms into Indiana’s communities — creating a new revenue stream that could help offset some of those losses.