Immigration
While America is certainly a melting pot, our laws require that immigrants sign the guestbook on their way in. read more...
The State of Israel
Israel is an island of democracy in the middle east and one of America’s closest allies in the world. read more...
The Economy
Small businesses create the vast majority of jobs in America. In a free market society like ours, the government should not be the engine of job creation. read more...
Farming and Ranching
America's farmers are the best in the world, and Alabama's farmers are the best of the best. Farming is more than an industry. It is a way of life for many in District 2, an employer of thousands of Alabamians, and a vital part of our national security. read more...
Tax Reform
Today's tax code is oppressive and unreasonable, with tens of thousands of pages, endless loopholes, and nearly 80 billion dollars a year in compliance costs. We need to start over, and do so in a way that encourages entrepreneurship and fiscal responsibility. read more...
Abortion
I am pro-life. Period.
Gun Rights
I am a "Lifetime Member" of the National Rifle Association, and an ardent supporter of the literal interpretation of the 2nd Amendment. I believe the right to keep and bear arms is inherent, and not granted by any document or government authority. read more...
Sanctity of Marriage
As a Christian, I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. read more...
Energy Policy
While responsible use of our resources is important as we move forward, "Cap and Trade" legislation, and binding global treaties such as those presented at Copenhagen, are destructive to the United States economy. read more...
Welfare
As a small business owner, I believe in individual responsibility. I believe in hard work. I believe that every citizen has a responsibility to provide for him or herself. read more...
Education Reform
I believe that parents should be able to allocate their children's education funds to whatever form of schooling they see fit. This would increase competition for the public schools, and decrease costs over time as incentives for streamlining the process. read more...
Healthcare Reform
Everyone agrees that we need healthcare reform. The Medicare "trust fund" will run out within a decade. These funds will run out just as the baby boomer generation is retiring, vastly increasing the demand for the system. The federal government's mismanagement of these funds is reprehensible, and the burden will be left on our children and grand children. read more...
Government Spending
Every successful small business owner knows how to balance a budget. I can't wait to get my hands on Washington. read more...
Term Limits
I am in favor of term limits. One of the principle reasons that I am running for office is that there are too few Congressmen with experience in the private sector. As a small business owner, I know what it's like to make ends meet. I understand how Washington policy affects profitablity on Main Street. read more...