What Dakotah Stands for

To strengthen the economy, I advocate for reducing government spending and regulatory burdens, which stifle small business innovation and growth. Implementing sound monetary policies will help combat inflation. By lowering taxes and providing incentives for small businesses, we can stimulate job creation and economic expansion. A robust economy will lead to prosperity and stability for all Americans.

Respecting individual freedoms in reproductive health is paramount. I advocate for policies that promote personal responsibility and informed choice without government intervention. Ensuring access to comprehensive information and healthcare options empowers individuals to make decisions that are best for their circumstances, upholding the principles of liberty and personal autonomy.

• Personal Responsibility: Promote education and access to contraception to reduce unintended pregnancies.
• Informed Choice: Ensure individuals have access to comprehensive information to make informed health decisions
• No Government Intervention: Uphold the principle of personal autonomy in healthcare decisions.

Our healthcare system should be affordable and accessible without sacrificing free-market principles. We propose promoting transparency in pricing so consumers can make informed decisions, expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for greater personal control over healthcare funds, and encouraging Direct Primary Care (DPC) models to reduce costs. Allowing interstate insurance sales will increase competition, and reducing unnecessary regulations will spur innovation, leading to higher quality care at lower prices.

• Healthcare as a Public Utility: Advocate for regulating healthcare services like public utilities to ensure that basic healthcare needs are universally accessible at fair prices, with oversight ensuring quality, fairness, and transparency for all citizens. Healthcare should be treated as a public good, not just a free-market commodity.
• Medicare Expansion: Support expanding Medicare to cover all individuals who need it, ensuring access to essential healthcare services without financial barriers. This would provide a safety net for those unable to afford private insurance, while preserving the option for individuals to choose their own healthcare plans if they prefer.
  
• Transparency in Pricing: Mandate that healthcare providers disclose prices for services upfront, enabling consumers to compare and choose the best options.
• Interstate Insurance Sales: Allow insurers to sell policies across state lines to increase competition, driving down costs.
• Direct Primary Care: Encourage models where patients pay a flat fee for primary care services, reducing administrative costs and improving access.

As a proponent of individual liberty and limited government, I advocate for policies that ensure transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer money, focusing on drug pricing and public universities.

Drug Pricing Reform

When public funds are allocated to the research and development of pharmaceuticals, it is only fair that these drugs remain affordable for the people who funded their creation. By limiting the profit margins on these publicly funded drugs, we can prevent crony capitalism and ensure that the benefits of innovation funded by the public are returned to the public. This approach promotes a free market that works for everyone, ensuring that essential medications are accessible and affordable.

Public Universities Reform

Similarly, our public universities, which receive significant taxpayer funding, should operate on a shoestring budget to maximize the public’s return on investment. By minimizing administrative costs and focusing resources on improving educational outcomes and research capabilities, we can ensure that these institutions serve the needs of students and society effectively. This reform aims to provide high-quality education and innovation without burdening taxpayers with unnecessary expenses, ensuring that the benefits of public funding are fully realized by the community.

These policies underscore our commitment to using public funds responsibly and ensuring that the benefits of taxpayer investments are returned to the community, fostering a fair and efficient system that supports innovation, education, and accessibility.

With the U.S. national debt soaring to $34.62 trillion and a staggering 30.59% of our tax revenue consumed by interest payments alone, it is critical to take immediate action to reduce this financial burden. By addressing the national debt, we can ensure a more sustainable fiscal future, prevent crippling interest costs from undermining essential public services, and alleviate the long-term tax burden on hardworking Americans. While taxes on the less fortunate are inherently unethical and infringe upon individual freedoms, we must take small, consistent steps to continually lower taxes and promote economic liberty.

• Reduce the tax burden on hardworking Americans by streamlining government operations and cutting unnecessary spending.
• Promote fiscal responsibility to stimulate economic growth and encourage entrepreneurship.
• Prioritize common sense solutions over party politics to end partisan gridlock and bring a fresh, principled perspective to Congress.

LGBT individuals and Women are U.S. citizens with the same rights as everyone else, I believe in keeping the government out of our doctor's offices and the bedrooms of consenting adults. Personal freedom and individual rights are the cornerstones of a free society, and this extends to every aspect of our lives:

• No Mandatory Vaccines: Support the right to make informed healthcare choices without government mandates.
• Abortion Rights: Ensure women's right to access safe and legal abortion services without government interference.
• LGBT Rights: Advocate for equal treatment under the law and protection against discrimination for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation.

The United States should not be the world's police force. Our involvement in foreign conflicts like those in Israel and Ukraine does not serve our national interests and only drains our resources. It’s time to end these proxy wars and stop sending taxpayer money and military aid to foreign nations. These conflicts are not our own, and our focus should be on safeguarding American lives and interests. I stand for a non-interventionist foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy and peace over military intervention.

• End Unnecessary Wars: Adopt a non-interventionist foreign policy to avoid entangling the U.S. in foreign conflicts.
• Fix the VA: Overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure timely, high-quality care and support for veterans.
• Prioritize Diplomacy: Focus on diplomatic solutions and peacebuilding efforts to resolve international disputes.

A balanced approach to immigration is essential. We support securing our borders to maintain safety and order while streamlining the legal immigration process to welcome skilled individuals who contribute to our economy. By focusing on legal pathways and enforcing existing laws, we can create a fair and efficient system that benefits both immigrants and citizens, respecting the rule of law and our nation's values.

• Secure Borders: Use advanced technology and effective patrolling to secure borders.
• Streamlined Legal Immigration: Simplify and expedite the legal immigration process to attract skilled workers and reduce illegal immigration.
• Enforce Existing Laws: Ensure current immigration laws are applied consistently and fairly to maintain order and security.

Our national security strategy prioritizes the defense of our homeland. By bringing troops home from foreign conflicts and eliminate involvement in proxy wars, we can reallocate resources to enhance domestic security measures, including improved intelligence and cybersecurity. Promoting diplomatic solutions over military interventions will help maintain peace and stability, ensuring the safety of our citizens without unnecessary foreign entanglements.

• Bring Troops Home: Reallocate resources from foreign conflicts to enhance domestic defense and security.
• Diplomacy Over Military Intervention: Prioritize diplomatic efforts and international cooperation to resolve conflicts without military involvement.