Mike Braun

President George H.W. Bush was a patriot who served our country in World War II, lead the CIA, an Ambassador to the United Nations, was the Vice President and the Commander and Chief who oversaw the end of the Cold War and successfully led our troops through the Gulf War.

For many workers, Buy America policies can mean the difference between going to work on Monday morning and facing a furlough because of a furnace closure.

Where I stand comes from my upbringing and my faith: I'm 100 percent pro-life and I believe in traditional marriage.

As a small-business owner who kept costs low and health care premiums flat for 10 years in my company, I know firsthand that transparency is the trick to reducing the skyrocketing health care costs that are burdening patients, employers, and our state, local, and federal governments.