In all of my experiences, I???ve learned a few things.
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BETH LINDSTROM
For example, if you really focus on the work at hand as a public official, leaving the shouting and theatrics to others, you can actually accomplish a lot.
That???s how, at Consumer Affairs, we protected people from unwanted telemarketing calls, reduced unnecessary regulations and saved our citizens millions of dollars by introducing competition to the state???s auto insurance market, which lowered rates.
If there???s one thing we know from the past decade or so in Washington, it is that hyper-partisanship creates problems, it does not solve them.
We need Democrats and Republicans working together for the good of this country.
Just look at the health care debate, if you can call it that. We have got to stabilize America???s health care system, fix obvious problems, and make certain that everyone is getting the care they need.
We have to protect the system from any more sudden shocks, especially in Massachusetts because health care is such a big part of our economy.
That???s going to take serious work, serious bipartisan cooperation.
But neither of those is on the agenda of Elizabeth Warren.
She is all-in for completely socialized medicine in America, which would only bring more trouble to healthcare and completely upend the Massachusetts economy.
I???m going to try as your senator to work with anyone willing to work with me.
When militant posturing gives way to that spirit, good things can start to happen.
Should I earn the opportunity, I will consider my service as a duty, and never as an entitlement. I???m a believer in term limits for everyone in ???Congress.
At most 12 years in the House, and the same for the Senate.
Frankly that is closer to the vision of our founders, who wanted citizen legislators and not a permanent governing class.
I am optimistic about a brighter future for all of us where we work together instead of in opposition to each other, where we treat each other with respect instead of disdain, and where we focus on our common interests rather than cynically exploit our differences.
I???m energized. I???ll run with conviction. I will listen and not just talk. I know I have a tough path ahead of me but I???m in this for the long haul and I am not intimidated.
I hope to earn your trust and your vote.
Beth Lindstrom is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. For more information, go to BethforSenate.com