Fighting Special Interests 

Buddy Roemer is committed to fighting the corrupting influences in Wall Street and Washington, ending favors to big donors and the misuse of federal funds to benefit major corporations that take jobs overseas while they evade taxes in America. Campaign finance reform and ending unlimited Super PAC campaign contributions made possible by Citizen's United ruling are critical to battling this problem.

Balancing The Budget

We must win the battle to control federal spending. At 25 percent of GDP, federal spending is excessive by any standards, unsustainable under any hypothesis, and erodes confidence in the financial management of our nation’s government.

Creating Jobs

America is suffering, with 20 percent of its workforce –25 million people – out of work, underemployed, or no longer even holding on to the hope of finding a job. We have a million fewer jobs than we did 12 years ago and the jobs we have, pay less. “Made in America” is an endangered species. As president, any policy Buddy Roemer considers will first be evaluated through the lens of the impact it could have on American jobs created or lost.

In order to restore jobs in America, we must restore America’s industrial prominence. The only way to do so is to establish legitimate and reasonable economic barriers to unfair competition from abroad.

Reforming Taxes

Special interests have also taken their toll on the tax code, which is unfair, unreadable, written by lobbyists, and crammed with the loopholes.  

Strengthening National Defense

America has always led in expanding freedom and democracy across the world. I believe that we need a foreign policy that is firmly rooted in this proud tradition and ready to confront the new challenges of the 21st century. We need a President who is free to lead our friends and allies with clear conviction and unparalled strength.

Securing Energy Independence

Buddy Roemer believes that any energy policy must begin with using resources at home safely and efficiently, reducing dependence on foreign oil and creating jobs here in America.

Reforming Health Care

Healthcare reform under President Obama fell victim to special interests, and failed to address the underlying causes of costs in the system. Tort lawyers, pharmaceutical and insurance companies tend to be major campaign donors to campaigns in order to protect their bottom lines. As an insulin-dependent diabetic for more than 40 years, Buddy understands the importance of a healthcare system that is affordable and provides the quality of care that people need. He is unwilling to accept campaign contributions that would keep him from being free to lead on healthcare reform.

National Security

Military preparedness is paramount to maintaining America’s role in the world, and ensuring that America has the most advanced technology and best trained troops to be ready for any situation that might necessitate their involvement.

Foreign Policy 

America cannot, and should not, be the world’s policemen.  However, Buddy Roemer is committed to assisting countries who choose freedom to become stronger.  

Banking Reform

As a small business banker, Buddy Roemer is proud to have chosen smart investments that kept his bank on solid footing while others were taking bailouts from the government to remain solvent. Banking is too important to be left to the bankers, but Buddy recognizes that regulation of the industry must be a fine balance between too much and too little.

Education Reform

In order to remain competitive and viable, America needs to focus on providing its youth with world-class education.