SUSAN HUTCHISON

PREFERS REPUBLICAN

PARTY 6-YEAR TERM

What would be your top 3 priorities if elected?

"In the time since my campaign started, the major issues that have been raised range from the historic tax cuts that have boosted the economy, to the need for a humane immigration system that promotes legal entry, to national security. But wherever I go, the biggest issue is that the people of our state are desperate for change. As your Senator, I will move words into actions, opinions into policies. Like you, I am weary of hearing politicians say "we must..." and "we should...". My promise to you is WE WILL get it done. In this election, I'm fighting for you."

What is the one thing that needs to change in the position you are running for?

"The people of our state deserve a Senator who truly cares about the concerns of Washington state. I will always put you first. The biggest change needed is to replace Senator Cantwell, who is a D.C. insider, detached from the interests of our state's people. Cantwell has been a politician for 25 years. She's been too extreme for too long. She's not a servant to the public, but is beholden to the D.C. swamp and its corrupt culture of lobbyists and special interests. It's time to exert term limits on Cantwell. But don't take my word for it, take hers, when 18 years ago she ran against the incumbent saying: "It's time for a change. The issue is longevity in office." I agree: Cantwell shouldn't have a fourth term."

What is something you want to keep the same?

"I support the historic tax cuts that have boosted our economy by giving our working men and women real tax relief. The tax cuts should remain in place and be made permanent. The thriving economy (currently 4%+ growth) has created more jobs, record low unemployment for African-Americans and Hispanics, and increased wages, which will lead to stronger tax revenues. Politicians who say they care about the poor and working class are disingenuous when they vote against economic growth. Lifting people out of economic despair can only be achieved when jobs are plentiful. My opponent opposed the tax cuts, but as your Senator, I will always vote for bills that help grow jobs and the economy for all."

If there was only one thing you wanted voters to know about you, what would it be?

"I'm the mother, wife, and daughter of military officers. When my husband was called up for the 2003 Iraq War, I worked with the Red Cross and the Marine Corps to help military families, and I set up a scholarship to fund college for children of fallen Marines. I've been married 42 years to my high school sweetheart, Andy, a retired USMC Reserve Colonel, an executive at Boeing for more than thirty years, and now VP of a medical device firm. At the start of my TV career, I went on strike with my colleagues, walking a picket line for fair pay for women against discrimination in our workplace (every woman was paid less than every man, no matter their job). At the end of my TV career, I fought for and won a settlement from a major corporation ensuring they would follow the law and treat women fairly."

What is one thing you disagree with your opponent on?

"One of my strongest disagreements with Senator Cantwell is on immigration. Our immigration system is broken. Our laws are some of the weakest in the world. To make matters worse, Cantwell and the Democrats aggressively oppose enforcing them. Senator Cantwell supports Open Borders – a system that hurts workers, harms the environment, encourages human trafficking and drug smuggling, and makes our nation more vulnerable to terrorists. I disagree with my opponent, and when I'm your Senator I will support a humane immigration system that promotes legal entry and blocks illegal entry. I will support a border wall in every effective form: physical, electronic and law enforcement. As our country generously welcomes one million new legal immigrants every year, my hope is that all will fulfill their American Dream."

Say something nice about your opponent.

"Senator Cantwell is an avid outdoors person."

What keeps you up at night?

"We are in desperate need of change in Washington D.C. and Washington state. We are in a scary time. We saw during the Kavanaugh hearings, that if you disagree with the Democrats, a mob might come after you, with harassment and threats. This is not the way America should be. None of us should be afraid to be able to voice our opinion for fear of violence against us. he chaos and disruption and "resistance" has gone too far. The American people are not going to stand for it. We won't tolerate threats of violence and tactics of intimidation."