Tambrei Cash

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Tambrei Cash completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cash's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m a Georgia native, and have lived here my entire life. Gun violence made me a widow at age 20.\r\n<p>I’m a mom of three. One just graduated college, and two just started college.\r\n</p><p>I graduated from West Central Tech in the medical field, but ultimately decided that was not for me.\r\n</p><p>I’m a former business owner in the flooring industry for over a decade. I took some time off to raise my kids.\r\n</p><p>I started another business right before the pandemic, and had to make the difficult decision to shut it down at the end of 2020. That’s when I became engrossed in politics.\r\n</p>\nI just turned 50 this year, and as a new empty-nester, decided that I should get involved, instead of just being frustrated with the direction our country was headed, and here we are.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Women’s Rights: We all deserve bodily autonomy. The government should have no say in the private decisions that are meant to be between us, our families, and our doctors. No one should be denied proper healthcare, or access to birth control.</li><li>Protecting Social Security, Medicare, &amp; Veterans Benefits:\r\n<p>I will work tirelessly to make sure that Social Security and Medicare are protected. We worked our whole lives and paid into these programs. These are not “entitlement” programs, and should never be considered “discretionary spending.” We deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we can depend on these programs when we need them.\r\n</p>\nOur veterans deserve the best, not what is left over after everyone else gets theirs. Our veterans sacrificed for us, so that we can be free, and live knowing that they have our backs. We should have their backs when it comes to their benefits. Our veterans should not have to beg for the healthcare that they deserve. We owe them.</li><li>Unions: \r\n Unions are making a comeback, and I’m here for it. The decline in union membership has been a detriment to the American worker. \r\n\r\n- Labor unions advocate for fair wages and benefits, ensuring workers receive equitable compensation for their contributions.\r\n- They promote safer working conditions by advocating for regulations and standards that protect workers' health and safety.\r\n- Unions empower workers to collectively negotiate with employers, giving them a stronger voice in the workplace and fostering a more equitable distribution of power and resources. \r\n\r\nUnion Strong!</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading1-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFreedom, human rights, worker’s rights, democracy, and getting corruption out of our government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading2-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI want to leave the world a better place for my children, and for everyone.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading3-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy very first job was as a cashier at K-Mart when I turned 16. I worked there for about a year, until I found better pay at a magazine company.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading4-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tUs and Pigs by Sofia Isella\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading5-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI don’t think it’s necessary. I think that our representatives should be able to identify with our perspective, as citizens. There are plenty of lawyers, and experts in different fields that are employed by the government to help representatives with the details. Regular citizens, especially people in the work class, such as myself, should have a voice in our government.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading6-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m in favor of term limits. Without term limits, career politicians are able to gain too much power, which can lead to corruption, and the refusal to represent their constituents, and their best interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading7-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes. It should always be about compromise. That is essentially how our country was set up.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199443-2024-04-22\" id=\"heading8-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-199443-2024-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-199443-2024-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-199443-2024-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI think that the best way to get corruption out of our government, is for complete financial transparency. The only thing that shouldn’t be public record are matters concerning national security. Citizens can’t hold their elected officials accountable, if we don’t have information readily available.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTambrei Cash completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cash's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m a Georgia native, and have lived here my entire life. Gun violence made me a widow at age 20. I’m a mom of three. One just graduated college, and two just started college. I graduated from West Central Tech in the medical field, but ultimately decided that was not for me. I’m a former business owner in the flooring industry for over a decade. I took some time off to raise my kids. I started another business right before the pandemic, and had to make the difficult decision to shut it down at the end of 2020. That’s when I became engrossed in politics. I just turned 50 this year, and as a new empty-nester, decided that I should get involved, instead of just being frustrated with the direction our country was headed, and here we are. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Women’s Rights: We all deserve bodily autonomy. The government should have no say in the private decisions that are meant to be between us, our families, and our doctors. No one should be denied proper healthcare, or access to birth control. Protecting Social Security, Medicare, & Veterans Benefits: I will work tirelessly to make sure that Social Security and Medicare are protected. We worked our whole lives and paid into these programs. These are not “entitlement” programs, and should never be considered “discretionary spending.” We deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we can depend on these programs when we need them. Our veterans deserve the best, not what is left over after everyone else gets theirs. Our veterans sacrificed for us, so that we can be free, and live knowing that they have our backs. We should have their backs when it comes to their benefits. Our veterans should not have to beg for the healthcare that they deserve. We owe them. Unions: \r\n Unions are making a comeback, and I’m here for it. The decline in union membership has been a detriment to the American worker. \r\n\r\n- Labor unions advocate for fair wages and benefits, ensuring workers receive equitable compensation for their contributions.\r\n- They promote safer working conditions by advocating for regulations and standards that protect workers' health and safety.\r\n- Unions empower workers to collectively negotiate with employers, giving them a stronger voice in the workplace and fostering a more equitable distribution of power and resources. \r\n\r\nUnion Strong! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Freedom, human rights, worker’s rights, democracy, and getting corruption out of our government. What legacy would you like to leave? I want to leave the world a better place for my children, and for everyone. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My very first job was as a cashier at K-Mart when I turned 16. I worked there for about a year, until I found better pay at a magazine company. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? Us and Pigs by Sofia Isella Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? I don’t think it’s necessary. I think that our representatives should be able to identify with our perspective, as citizens. There are plenty of lawyers, and experts in different fields that are employed by the government to help representatives with the details. Regular citizens, especially people in the work class, such as myself, should have a voice in our government. What are your thoughts on term limits? I’m in favor of term limits. Without term limits, career politicians are able to gain too much power, which can lead to corruption, and the refusal to represent their constituents, and their best interests. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Yes. It should always be about compromise. That is essentially how our country was set up. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? I think that the best way to get corruption out of our government, is for complete financial transparency. The only thing that shouldn’t be public record are matters concerning national security. Citizens can’t hold their elected officials accountable, if we don’t have information readily available.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Cash’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>Protecting Social Security, Medicare, &amp; Veterans Benefits:\n</p><p>Social Security &amp; Medicare: I will work tirelessly to make sure that Social Security and Medicare are protected. We worked our whole lives and paid into these programs. These are not “entitlement” programs, and should never be considered “discretionary spending.” We deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we can depend on these programs when we need them.\n</p><p>Veterans Benefits: Our veterans deserve the best, not what is left over after everyone else gets theirs. Our veterans sacrificed for us, so that we can be free, and live knowing that they have our backs. We should have their backs when it comes to their benefits. Our veterans should not have to beg for the healthcare that they deserve. We should also address our homeless vets. There is absolutely no reason that the richest country in the world should have homeless veterans. We owe them.\n</p><p>Reproductive Rights:\nWe all deserve bodily autonomy. The government should have no say in the private decisions that are meant to be between us, our families, and our doctors. No one should be denied proper healthcare, or birth control.\n</p><p>Gun Reform:\nThe majority of reasonable people agree that we desperately need gun reform. We need universal background checks to own a firearm. We need to close gun show and private sale loopholes for these checks. We need universal red flag laws put in place.\n</p><p>Fighting Corruption:\nOur government seems to have been taken over by big corporations, and the wealthy elites. We the people, have had enough. Corporations should not be given the same consideration or rights as the people of this country. Corporations should not be allowed to buy politician’s votes. We need to get rid of the dark money in politics.\n</p><p>Protecting Our Environment:\nIf we don’t get serious about climate change, and protecting our environment now, our grandkids will be the ones paying the price. We need to work toward clean, renewable energy. We need to stop big corporations from destroying our environment, and hold them accountable when they do. Our planet and our children are depending on us.\n</p><p>Tax Reform:\n</p><p>We the people, are sick and tired of footing the bill to keep this country running, while big corporations and the wealthy elite sit back and pad their wallets. No more corporate welfare, and everyone needs to pay their fair share. Our country was at its most prosperous when big corporations, and the wealthy elites paid their fair share. We can all win, instead of just the top 1%.\n</p><p>Education:\n</p><p>We have to protect education in order to be competitive as a nation. Our schools and teachers are under attack and underfunded. We must stand together to protect this basic human right. Our kids deserve better.\n</p><p>Equality For All:\n</p><p>We all deserve equal rights. Giving rights to marginalized groups does not do anything to diminish yours. When we take rights away from any segment of our population, we all suffer. Everyone should be able to love who they want, dress how they want, marry who they want, believe what they want, and live freely without the unwarranted overreach of government.\n</p><p>Healthcare For All:\n</p><p>In the richest country in the world, every citizen should have access to necessary healthcare. Healthcare should not be tethered to a job. Healthcare is a necessity, and should be guaranteed as such. We can look all over the world for examples of how this basic need improves the lives of everyone. Big corporations should not be able to enjoy limitless profits, while our citizens suffer and die because of it. We need to start getting some returns on all of the government spending that goes towards giving these corporations record profits. Enough is enough.\n</p><p>Truth In Journalism:\n</p><p>Our news organizations, and media need to be held accountable for spreading disinformation. This is the way it used to be. Was it perfect? No, I think we can all agree that something has to be done. Journalists and news anchors used to be respected and expected to deliver the truth. I think this is one of the most dangerous things that is happening in our country. The amount of propaganda and misinformation that is shoveled out to the masses on a daily basis is causing us to reach the boiling point, and I don’t think our Republic can withstand much more.\n</p><p>Regulations:\n</p><p>Our politicians have been paid off to deregulate almost everything, and the American people are the ones suffering because of it. Regulatory laws are put into place to protect us all. We are not more “free” when those regulations are taken away. The only things that are more “free” are the ability of corporations, and the wealthy elites to rob us blind, and to put our literal lives at risk.\n</p><p>Term Limits For Government:\n</p><p>One of the things that I think most Americans agree upon is term limits for government officials. While I understand that there is something to be said for experience, I think reasonable limits should be in place so that people don’t overstay their welcome, or become corrupt. We need to have a discussion, and explore options to limit the amount of time any one person has control and influence over our laws.\n</p><p>Affordable Housing:\n</p><p>Our country is in the middle of a housing crisis, in more ways than one. We have an affordable housing shortage, and people are struggling just to find basic shelter. Where do these wealthy elites think us “poors” are supposed to live? They expect people to serve them, and cater to them, and then drive an hour away to go home, all while expecting them to work for peanuts. This is unsustainable and Un-American. We also have a homelessness crisis. The richest country in the world should be able to house its citizens.\n</p><p>Crime:\n</p><p>When people have their basic needs met, crime goes down. If we work to address the root cause, then the crime rate will drop organically.\n</p><p>Mental Health:\n</p><p>We have a mental health crisis in this country. We need to address it now. We also need to work on the other points in my platform that will help address people’s basic needs. When we don’t have comfortable shelter, food, and basic healthcare, our mental health suffers.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Tambrei Cash’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Cash’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Protecting Social Security, Medicare, & Veterans Benefits: Social Security & Medicare: I will work tirelessly to make sure that Social Security and Medicare are protected. We worked our whole lives and paid into these programs. These are not “entitlement” programs, and should never be considered “discretionary spending.” We deserve the peace of mind that comes from knowing that we can depend on these programs when we need them. Veterans Benefits: Our veterans deserve the best, not what is left over after everyone else gets theirs. Our veterans sacrificed for us, so that we can be free, and live knowing that they have our backs. We should have their backs when it comes to their benefits. Our veterans should not have to beg for the healthcare that they deserve. We should also address our homeless vets. There is absolutely no reason that the richest country in the world should have homeless veterans. We owe them. Reproductive Rights:\nWe all deserve bodily autonomy. The government should have no say in the private decisions that are meant to be between us, our families, and our doctors. No one should be denied proper healthcare, or birth control. Gun Reform:\nThe majority of reasonable people agree that we desperately need gun reform. We need universal background checks to own a firearm. We need to close gun show and private sale loopholes for these checks. We need universal red flag laws put in place. Fighting Corruption:\nOur government seems to have been taken over by big corporations, and the wealthy elites. We the people, have had enough. Corporations should not be given the same consideration or rights as the people of this country. Corporations should not be allowed to buy politician’s votes. We need to get rid of the dark money in politics. Protecting Our Environment:\nIf we don’t get serious about climate change, and protecting our environment now, our grandkids will be the ones paying the price. We need to work toward clean, renewable energy. We need to stop big corporations from destroying our environment, and hold them accountable when they do. Our planet and our children are depending on us. Tax Reform: We the people, are sick and tired of footing the bill to keep this country running, while big corporations and the wealthy elite sit back and pad their wallets. No more corporate welfare, and everyone needs to pay their fair share. Our country was at its most prosperous when big corporations, and the wealthy elites paid their fair share. We can all win, instead of just the top 1%. Education: We have to protect education in order to be competitive as a nation. Our schools and teachers are under attack and underfunded. We must stand together to protect this basic human right. Our kids deserve better. Equality For All: We all deserve equal rights. Giving rights to marginalized groups does not do anything to diminish yours. When we take rights away from any segment of our population, we all suffer. Everyone should be able to love who they want, dress how they want, marry who they want, believe what they want, and live freely without the unwarranted overreach of government. Healthcare For All: In the richest country in the world, every citizen should have access to necessary healthcare. Healthcare should not be tethered to a job. Healthcare is a necessity, and should be guaranteed as such. We can look all over the world for examples of how this basic need improves the lives of everyone. Big corporations should not be able to enjoy limitless profits, while our citizens suffer and die because of it. We need to start getting some returns on all of the government spending that goes towards giving these corporations record profits. Enough is enough. Truth In Journalism: Our news organizations, and media need to be held accountable for spreading disinformation. This is the way it used to be. Was it perfect? No, I think we can all agree that something has to be done. Journalists and news anchors used to be respected and expected to deliver the truth. I think this is one of the most dangerous things that is happening in our country. The amount of propaganda and misinformation that is shoveled out to the masses on a daily basis is causing us to reach the boiling point, and I don’t think our Republic can withstand much more. Regulations: Our politicians have been paid off to deregulate almost everything, and the American people are the ones suffering because of it. Regulatory laws are put into place to protect us all. We are not more “free” when those regulations are taken away. The only things that are more “free” are the ability of corporations, and the wealthy elites to rob us blind, and to put our literal lives at risk. Term Limits For Government: One of the things that I think most Americans agree upon is term limits for government officials. While I understand that there is something to be said for experience, I think reasonable limits should be in place so that people don’t overstay their welcome, or become corrupt. We need to have a discussion, and explore options to limit the amount of time any one person has control and influence over our laws. Affordable Housing: Our country is in the middle of a housing crisis, in more ways than one. We have an affordable housing shortage, and people are struggling just to find basic shelter. Where do these wealthy elites think us “poors” are supposed to live? They expect people to serve them, and cater to them, and then drive an hour away to go home, all while expecting them to work for peanuts. This is unsustainable and Un-American. We also have a homelessness crisis. The richest country in the world should be able to house its citizens. Crime: When people have their basic needs met, crime goes down. If we work to address the root cause, then the crime rate will drop organically. Mental Health: We have a mental health crisis in this country. We need to address it now. We also need to work on the other points in my platform that will help address people’s basic needs. When we don’t have comfortable shelter, food, and basic healthcare, our mental health suffers. [2] ” —Tambrei Cash’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]