Our country is in real trouble and the American people know it.  I have spoken to hundreds of people since my campaign started last September.  They know that we need to:

• Get spending under control with a balanced budget
• Create jobs in our country by using our own natural resources and modifying our tax code to “level the playing field” and encouraging job creation and retention in the U.S.
• Hold our representatives accountable through: campaign reform, lobbying reform, and term-limits.

They know that we need representatives “for the people” not “for the party” and not “for themselves”.  They get it.  Our politicians don’t.

I have been motivated and uplifted with the heart-felt support and concern of everyone I have spoken to.  Unfortunately, simply wanting to carry out the will of the people alone is not enough.  You need the support of your local party and/or the ability to raise large sums of money in order to run a successful campaign.  Because I have not been able to do either, I have decided to end my race for the 8^th Congressional district.

I want to offer a sincere thank you to everyone who sacrificed their time and energy during my campaign, especially my wife and children.  You are truly remarkable!

1) Controlling spending by freezing federal spending at pre-bailout levels

2) Creating jobs in the United States by:

• Modifying the tax code to “level the playing field” and encouraging job creation in the U.S., rather than overseas
• Using our own natural resources to bring billions of dollars into our economy while creating new jobs, funding alternative energy initiatives, improving our national security, and reducing our national debt

3) Making our representatives accountable to the people by:

• Implementing “Real” campaign finance reform
• Implementing “Real” lobby reform and disclosure
• Imposing term-limits for all members of the Congress and Senate

4) Upholding our Constitution

With your support, we can send a “Schott of common-sense” to Washington and all get back on the road to economic recovery!