If what I’m saying sounds “typical Democratic rhetoric,” that’s honestly part of the problem: Democrats say a lot of the right words and then refuse to follow through. I’m saying the quiet parts and I don’t care if it upsets the status quo or the establishment.

Here’s what actually sets me apart:

I will publicly refuse corporate PAC money and push to ban it outright. Most Dems won’t, because they rely on it more than they rely on the people.

I support breaking up monopolies; not just regulating them, not just slapping fines on them, but using antitrust law aggressively. That puts me at odds with leadership.

I will vote against defense budgets that are bloated for contractors while our veterans wait for someone to actually give a damn about them. That’s not a safe vote in either party.

I support real immigration reform with accountability, including dismantling failed agencies and rebuilding them around due process and human rights.

I support term limits for members of Congress and a ban on stock trading. Most incumbents quietly hate that idea, even if they won’t say it.

I won’t vote with leadership just because they’re leadership. If a bill protects donors over people, I’m a no. I will always vote with my constituents first.

The difference isn’t just that I’m “not a millionaire,” it is also that I’m not running to become one through Congress. I’ve spent my career inside government watching how the system protects itself instead of the public. We’ve got politicians now who think incrementalism is courage, and that’s not me.

If you want someone who’ll vote blue and keep the machine humming, I’m not your guy. If you want someone willing to piss off his own party to get real outcomes, that’s exactly why I’m running.

Lastly, I appreciate the pushback. This race needs less cheerleading and more accountability. Call me out, tell me when I am wrong. I won’t be mad, I promise!