U.S. House 8th District candidate: Phillip Smith

Name Phillip Smith

Age 45

Place of birth Memphis, TN.

Spouse's, children's names

Samantha Smith (spouse)

Education

Watson Chapel High School

Occupation Professional Driver

Employer Tweedy Transport

Businesses owned, all or part

McCamey Springs (Farm)

Public offices held or sought; give dates

None

Website Phillip4SEMO.com

Email mskpuppies@yahoo.com

Phone 573 707 1618

How would you balance the federal budget?

1st is to pass a spending bill with only those items required by the U.S. constitution. 2nd pay for items such as Social security that are owed to the people that have paid into them. 3rd defund all unconstitutional federal Bureaucracies.

What steps would you take to address gun violence in the U.S.?

Ensure violent criminals are removed from our streets and return full 2nd amendment rights to all citizens.

Poverty is among the top issues throughout Missouri's 8th District. What are your strategies to improve the district's economy and create more jobs?

I will work to give tax breaks to small businesses. I will also help to set up co-ops for these small businesses so they can get the same discounts as the large corporations. Requiring job training for those that are on welfare and limiting benefits for those on public assistance to get them back into the workforce is also important. I will push to enforce immigration laws to open the job market for citizens.

A constant criticism of Congress is gridlock caused by party clashes. What efforts would you make to work with both parties to pass bills that will improve the state and the district?

I find that most Americans want the same things. Freedom is a top priority for most. We seem to only disagree on how to get to the end result. I have in the past and will continue in the future to find common ground to work toward these goals.

Closing remarks

I am a Christian, American Patriot who believes in Constitutional Government, limiting the governments role in our lives. I am pro God, pro life and pro liberty. I support our 2nd Amendment right to own and carry without permits. I will do all I can to restore Liberty to the American People.