Q&A with US House 1st District Candidate, Ed Case
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Ed Case, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House 1st District, believes high costs are the biggest issue facing his district and proposes reducing inflation through effective monetary policy and supply chain strength. He advocates for gun control measures, such as universal background checks and restrictions on assault rifles, while also supporting funding for violence prevention programs. Case also highlights the importance of bipartisan cooperation to address political polarization, and endorses reforms to Social Security and Medicare to ensure their financial sustainability.
In Hawaii’s Nov. 5 General Election, Ed Case, Democratic nominee for U.S. House 1st District, discusses key issues
The Democratic candidate for the U.S. House 1st District, Ed Case, shares his stance on several issues for the upcoming Hawaii’s Nov. 5 General Election, facing Republican opponent Patrick Largey. You can access more about the election on Civil Beat’s Election Guide and explore other candidates on the General Election Ballot.
Addressing High Costs and Gun Violence: Ed Case’s perspective
Case identifies high costs and gun violence as major issues facing his district. To address this, he proposes strategies such as reducing inflation, strengthening supply chains, promoting domestic manufacturing, and implementing specific high cost drivers like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Jones Act. Case advocates for reasonable gun ownership but is determined to keep dangerous firearms out of the wrong hands. He supports national reforms and increased funding for vital federal programs.
Political Polarization: How would Ed Case navigate?
Case, vice chair of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, sees political polarization as a growing concern, but he believes in fostering constructive debate and seeking compromise on complex issues. He supports bipartisan partnerships and acknowledges the Caucus’s significant role in passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Social Security and Medicare: Ed Case’s plan for sustainability
Case notes that major safety net programs aren’t currently financially sound. He advocates for Congress to act swiftly to secure these programs and supports measures such as the Social Security 2100 Act and the Inflation Reduction Act to ensure the sustainability of these services.
Climate Change and Renewable Energy: Is Congress doing enough?
Case believes that while Congress is on the right path, more needs to be done to address climate change. He supports the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s initiatives for clean energy and climate action and urges Congress to back global agreements on curbing carbon emissions.
U.S. Role in Foreign Policy: Ed Case’s viewpoint
Case asserts that the U.S. must continue to lead the fight against authoritarianism and strengthen alliances to face challenges from nations like the People’s Republic of China and Russia. He emphasizes the importance of engaging more with the Indo-Pacific region and the Pacific Islands.
Renewal of U.S. Military’s leases on training grounds in Hawaii: Ed Case’s stance
Case supports the renewal of the U.S. military’s leases on training grounds in Hawaii, with potential changes in specific lands and conditions. He stresses the need to balance national defense needs with local needs, and suggests land exchanges, transfers, and reduced environmental risks as potential solutions.
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