My name is John Swords and I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination to run against Pat Tiberi in Ohio's 12th United States Congressional District. I am running because I believe in the American Dream. In addition, I am running because I believe in the endless power of the American people and the citizens of Ohio's 12th district.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio and raised by a single mother, I learned at a young age the power of government to be a positive influence in the lives of its citizens. Without the help of the government, I know my mom would not have been able to raise me, have a good job, get me quality health care, or send me to college. However, since Republicans have taken control of all three branches of government, I have witnessed Republicans use the power of government to influence negatively the lives of its citizens by using government to benefit the few at the cost of many and passing legislation that puts the American Dream in jeopardy for future generations.
Too often Democrats let Republicans frame the debate as being between big government and limited government. The truth of the matter is that the debate is between efficient and inefficient government. It is a choice between having a Democratic led government that will positively influence the lives of many, as it did during The New Freedom, The New Deal, The New Frontier, and The Great Society or a Republican led government that will benefit the few at the expense of the many, just as it did during Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and the current administration.
When I am elected to the House of Representatives, I will work everyday to ensure that your government is working to positively affect the lives of its citizens. In order to do this, I will pledge to uphold nine promises to the people of Ohio's 12th United States Congressional District. This is not my campaign, it is our campaign, and as such, my backroom deal is not with corporations, energy executives, or any other special interest, it is with you, the citizens of this great Republic.
My Backroom Deal with the Citizens of Ohio's 12th United State's Congressional District
I, John Swords, pledge that:
1.) I will only introduce legislation and cosponsor legislation that specifically details where the money is coming from to fund the legislation
2.) I will not accept health care offered by the government until all the citizens of my district are able to receive the same or better level of health care
3.) I will never vote for legislation that decreases the amount of money allocated for educational spending
4.) I will never vote to authorize war unless our country faces an imminent threat
5.) I will work to close the tax loopholes that make it beneficial for companies to outsource jobs, so that good paying jobs stay in Ohio
6.) I will work to ensure that any person who wants to go to college, can go to college
7.) I will never vote to cut veterans benefits and will work to restore the benefits for our veterans that have been cut by the Republicans
8.) I will work to create legislation that shifts us away from our dependence on oil and towards renewable energies
9.) I will be responsive to your concerns and needs by listening to you and providing first-rate constituent services.
If you feel anything needs added to my pledge please respond to this post, e-mail the campaign at jkoch@swordsforcongress.com (I will personally see and respond to all e-mail), or write the campaign at:
Swords for Congress
884 Sheridan Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
43209
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
John Swords
Candidate for Congress
Ohio's 12th United States Congressional District