COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Employees and small business folks have been hurt during these difficult times. Governments will have short falls in budgets from lost tax revenue. Investments and savings have evaporated from many households. With so many economic challenges it is important having a representative that understands small business, budgets, fiscal spending, and most of all compassion for the working-class people of Southern Arizona. As a small business owner with 25 years of experience, I understand how to create jobs, motivate economic activity, and prioritize actionable spending that helps average people. This will be the single biggest priority for our country over the next few years.
COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Employees and small business folks have been hurt during these difficult times. Governments will have short falls in budgets from lost tax revenue. Investments and savings have evaporated from many households. With so many economic challenges it is important having a representative that understands small business, budgets, fiscal spending, and most of all compassion for the working-class people of Southern Arizona. As a small business owner with 25 years of experience, I understand how to create jobs, motivate economic activity, and prioritize actionable spending that helps average people. This will be the single biggest priority for our country over the next few years.
Fix Social Security and Medicare for future generations
The Social Security Trust fund was estimated to be insolvent in 15 years and Medicare in 6. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak and response these estimates will be accelerated even faster. Prior to COVID-19 crisis, 2020 was on pace to be the first year that Social Security would take in less revenue (payroll taxes) than benefits (Social Security Recipients). These programs amongst others represent 122 trillion in unfunded liabilities that make the national debt look small in comparison. The current representatives have done little to resolve these issues. Our government is obligated to fulfill the promises they made for all generations.
Fix Social Security and Medicare for future generations
The Social Security Trust fund was estimated to be insolvent in 15 years and Medicare in 6. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak and response these estimates will be accelerated even faster. Prior to COVID-19 crisis, 2020 was on pace to be the first year that Social Security would take in less revenue (payroll taxes) than benefits (Social Security Recipients). These programs amongst others represent 122 trillion in unfunded liabilities that make the national debt look small in comparison. The current representatives have done little to resolve these issues. Our government is obligated to fulfill the promises they made for all generations.
Change the Tone in Washington, reduce bitter partisanship
Some issues the parties may have to agree to disagree. However, many issues should be bi-partisan in principal. Passing a budget, economic aid, helping veterans, fixing social security, infrastructure repair, etc… As a candidate I believe I can hold our moral values and principles and gradually move the needle towards a more fiscally responsible approach of governance through persuasion, listening, negotiation, and genuine care for the country.
Change the Tone in Washington, reduce bitter partisanship
Some issues the parties may have to agree to disagree. However, many issues should be bi-partisan in principal. Passing a budget, economic aid, helping veterans, fixing social security, infrastructure repair, etc… As a candidate I believe I can hold our moral values and principles and gradually move the needle towards a more fiscally responsible approach of governance through persuasion, listening, negotiation, and genuine care for the country.
Empower the people, combined with sound financial planning, and America will continue to flourish.
Empower the people, combined with sound financial planning, and America will continue to flourish.
Immigration & Border Security
This is not an academic issue; our district shares a border with Mexico. Coyotes, drug smuggling, and human trafficking are real problems. Unfortunately, many of these issues are due to a lack of enforcement of existing immigration laws. Instead, many elected officials have tried to use illegal immigration to push political agendas and create social division. The truth is a majority of Southern Arizona citizens are pro legal immigration and truly love our Mexican heritage and culture. We simply want new immigrants to be subject to the same standards of law-abiding citizens to pay taxes, except American laws and traditions. I disagree when communities create Sanctuary Cities, ignore criminal activity and leverage a humanitarian crisis for political gain. I believe we need to enforce current immigration laws, devise a plan to address the 11 million plus illegals in the country, and support Trump’s current enforcement strategies including a border wall. Real solutions will require both parties to work together.
Immigration & Border Security
This is not an academic issue; our district shares a border with Mexico. Coyotes, drug smuggling, and human trafficking are real problems. Unfortunately, many of these issues are due to a lack of enforcement of existing immigration laws. Instead, many elected officials have tried to use illegal immigration to push political agendas and create social division. The truth is a majority of Southern Arizona citizens are pro legal immigration and truly love our Mexican heritage and culture. We simply want new immigrants to be subject to the same standards of law-abiding citizens to pay taxes, except American laws and traditions. I disagree when communities create Sanctuary Cities, ignore criminal activity and leverage a humanitarian crisis for political gain. I believe we need to enforce current immigration laws, devise a plan to address the 11 million plus illegals in the country, and support Trump’s current enforcement strategies including a border wall. Real solutions will require both parties to work together.
Mexican Trade
Our relationship with Mexico is more than just a Big Wall. We also need a Big Gate for commerce. Trade with Mexico is a $600 billion dollar industry annually. With more than $270 billion of American goods headed south. Much of the economic activity moves through Arizona’s ports of entry and at peak season a border port of entry can have more than 1600 trucks crossing in a day. This trade activity is vital to Arizona and can be leveraged into more jobs in the future. Thus, a strong border policy must include enforcement of illegal and legal activity. Upgrades to our port of entries, support to law enforcement officers, and infrastructure on both sides of the border are necessary to improve our relationship with our southern neighbor. The message is simple: Big Walls, need Big Gates. Reduce negative activity and encourage positive lawful behavior.
Mexican Trade
Our relationship with Mexico is more than just a Big Wall. We also need a Big Gate for commerce. Trade with Mexico is a $600 billion dollar industry annually. With more than $270 billion of American goods headed south. Much of the economic activity moves through Arizona’s ports of entry and at peak season a border port of entry can have more than 1600 trucks crossing in a day. This trade activity is vital to Arizona and can be leveraged into more jobs in the future. Thus, a strong border policy must include enforcement of illegal and legal activity. Upgrades to our port of entries, support to law enforcement officers, and infrastructure on both sides of the border are necessary to improve our relationship with our southern neighbor. The message is simple: Big Walls, need Big Gates. Reduce negative activity and encourage positive lawful behavior.
Jobs & the Economy
James Carville coined the phrase “The Economy, Stupid”. That statement was true then and true today. Trump deserves credit for recognizing when tax payers keep more of their own money, combined with less government, capitalism works. The result is undeniable. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis; 4 million new jobs, unemployment for Hispanics, women, and veterans at all-time lows. Post COVID-19 we will need to redouble our efforts to get America back to work. As a fellow business owner, I know that good fiscal policies help us all, no matter our socioeconomic status or label. I have two successful businesses, understand budgeting, how money works, and how empowering employees drives the economic engine of a company. Government is no different. Empower the people, combined with sound financial planning, and America will continue to flourish.
Jobs & the Economy
James Carville coined the phrase “The Economy, Stupid”. That statement was true then and true today. Trump deserves credit for recognizing when tax payers keep more of their own money, combined with less government, capitalism works. The result is undeniable. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis; 4 million new jobs, unemployment for Hispanics, women, and veterans at all-time lows. Post COVID-19 we will need to redouble our efforts to get America back to work. As a fellow business owner, I know that good fiscal policies help us all, no matter our socioeconomic status or label. I have two successful businesses, understand budgeting, how money works, and how empowering employees drives the economic engine of a company. Government is no different. Empower the people, combined with sound financial planning, and America will continue to flourish.
Veterans
My position is simple, Veterans have served us and we will serve them. Our heroes have put themselves in harm’s way to defend our liberties. We are obligated and honored to serve them. This includes quality care for wounded and aging Veterans. Reducing wait times and access to VA care. Improve mental health services to reduce Veteran suicides and help homeless Veterans. Not only have Veterans served us, but they and active duty personnel provide a huge impact for all of Southern Arizona. Veterans make up much of our law enforcement agencies and firefighters. Fort Huachuca and Davis-Monthan serve as vital economic engines and employers. Not to mention the vast number of retirees helping our service industries with everyday purchases. We owe them more than we realize, and I will do my part to give back to the men and women that continue to serve our community.
Veterans
My position is simple, Veterans have served us and we will serve them. Our heroes have put themselves in harm’s way to defend our liberties. We are obligated and honored to serve them. This includes quality care for wounded and aging Veterans. Reducing wait times and access to VA care. Improve mental health services to reduce Veteran suicides and help homeless Veterans. Not only have Veterans served us, but they and active duty personnel provide a huge impact for all of Southern Arizona. Veterans make up much of our law enforcement agencies and firefighters. Fort Huachuca and Davis-Monthan serve as vital economic engines and employers. Not to mention the vast number of retirees helping our service industries with everyday purchases. We owe them more than we realize, and I will do my part to give back to the men and women that continue to serve our community.
Other Issues
As a Congressional Representative, we don’t always get the opportunity to fix all governmental problems. For example, Red Flag Laws are a huge issue facing many states including Arizona. These issues will have to be fought at the State and local levels. However, I believe it is important to understand a candidate’s core beliefs. I am a constitutional conservative with some libertarian leanings. I believe in individual liberties and will tend to avoid foreign interventions. I am pro-life, believe strongly in the second amendment, and champion smaller effective government.
Other Issues
As a Congressional Representative, we don’t always get the opportunity to fix all governmental problems. For example, Red Flag Laws are a huge issue facing many states including Arizona. These issues will have to be fought at the State and local levels. However, I believe it is important to understand a candidate’s core beliefs. I am a constitutional conservative with some libertarian leanings. I believe in individual liberties and will tend to avoid foreign interventions. I am pro-life, believe strongly in the second amendment, and champion smaller effective government.
Contact
Noran Eric Ruden
Candidate for Congressional District 2
3400 E. Speedway
Suite 110
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-488-7103
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