Elissa Slotkin

“As a newcomer to politics, I knew in my bones that we as a country were better than what we see coming out of Washington. And we are.”

“Between stagnant wages and the cost of everything going up - particularly health care and college tuition - people have less money to save and less money to spend.”

“I have a very politically diverse district.”

“Michigan has always been a swing state, so we understand that the goal is to have two political parties, debating the issues with empathy and respect.”

“Labor Day is a time to recognize and reflect on that work, and for elected officials to recommit to the too-often ignored task of fighting to improve the lives of working families.”

“Our American experiment deserves an advocate, and the American people respond best to inspiration, not fear-mongering.”

“People feel overwhelmed by the news cycle, and by this nagging feeling that the kind of vitriol out of Washington is just not how we are supposed to act as a government, and as a nation.”

“A big reason I ultimately decided to run was because of my family's experience when my mom was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer and did not have health insurance at the time.”

“I know from personal experience the issues veterans are facing, issues around PTSD, making sure our military officers and enlisted can transition to new careers.”

“But I think when you have something like the Green New Deal, which tends to be about big, bold ideas, instead of specifics, and then adds in other controversial topics like universal health care, and a guaranteed job for all Americans, it makes it less likely that it will pass, not more.”