"You can be fiscally conservative and still have a social conscience." ---Dino Rossi
JOUR-PAC is proud to endorse Dino Rossi for Washington's 8th Congressional District. This congressional district is currently represented by Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA 08), who is running retiring. Dino Rossi has a proven record of being a conservative reformer who works across the aisle to find solutions that promote justice, opportunity, and real reforms as shown through his service in the Washington State Senate: "As a State Senator, Dino has proven that it’s possible to be fiscally conservative and still have a social conscience. He’s received wide acclaim from members of both parties for his expertise on budget issues and for his ability to bring people together from all walks of life to solve problems for Washingtonians. While Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, Dino crafted a bipartisan balanced budget that erased a massive deficit without raising taxes while still protecting our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Dino has received eight awards from the developmentally disabled community for his legislative work on their behalf. He has also led other important legislative efforts in our state to require ignition interlock devices for chronic DUI offenders, to send criminals who molest children to prison for life after their second conviction, to punish drivers who leave the scene of an accident, and to save and rebuild the Issaquah salmon hatchery, just to name a few. Service to our community has been an important part of Dino’s life. He was a longtime member and past Chair of the Board of Special Olympics Washington, and during his tenure as Chair Seattle was awarded the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Dino is also a member of the Deans Executive Advisory Board for the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University." The following is a little bit more about him on the issues: "After reflecting on his own skills and experience, however, Rossi said that he realized he would be well-suited to the position. With the nation in $20 trillion of debt and arguing taking the place of lawmaking, Rossi stated that the U.S. “need[s] someone who can help bring people together.” Despite being the first Republican to announce candidacy for the position, Rossi said he is not worried about contention in the district because he has a history of uniting the members of both parties in the effort to make legislation that appeals to everyone. This past legislative session, Rossi served as vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, the Legislature’s budget-writing committee. In this position, Rossi said that he reached out to his comrades across the aisle and ensured harmony between both parties. “I balanced the state budget with the biggest state deficit in history, and I did it by working across party lines — something that’s not happening in D.C.,” Rossi said. He believes that the silver lining to tough times in Congress is that “there is nowhere to go but up,” and is confident that he can be the needed peacemaker in fiscal decision-making. Rossi noted that he balanced the budget “without raising taxes” and still made sure it was a budget that “protected people in nursing homes, the mentally ill and people with developmental disabilities." “You can be fiscally conservative and still have a social conscience,” stressed Rossi, who serves those with special needs through his position on the Special Olympics Washington Board of Directors. Rossi’s social conscience comes from his belief that everyone has a right to the highest possible quality of life, as the gift of life is “the greatest gift we’re all given” and “[living life] to its fullest is how you honor that gift.” Before entering the political world, Rossi made his mark in the real estate business. After “wax[ing] floors at the Space Needle to pay for college” at Seattle University, Rossi entered the world of real estate and bought his first apartment at age 25. A passionate businessman, he mentors young people who are just starting their careers. His entrepreneurial spirit connects with his political goals as well; Rossi is determined for the U.S. to have a business-friendly atmosphere that encourages commerce, job growth and success. "I want America to be the best place in the world to be an entrepreneur,” he said, so that “the only people who won’t have a job are those who don’t want one.” Dino Rossi is exactly the type of statesman that Washington needs more of. He has a history of working across the aisle to get conservative, fiscally prudent solutions passed, caring for the disabled and most vulnerable in our communities, and serving those in his community. He is a just, compassionate, results-driven candidate who will pursue justice, opportunity, and reform in Congress. Therefore, JOUR-PAC officially endorses Dino Rossi for Washington's 8th Congressional District seat! We urge the voters of Washington's 8th Congressional District to support Dino Rossi for Congress. Visit his campaign web page here: http://www.dinorossi.com/
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