MD: Constitution Party Candidate for CD-6 Michael Reed

From Cumberland-Times News:

My name is Michael Reed, and I am seeking the nomination of the Constitution Party to be their candidate to run for the United States House of Representatives 6th Congressional District of Maryland.

Why the Constitution Party?

The Constitution Party’s goal is “to restore America to its biblical foundations and to limit the federal government to its constitutional boundaries.” It is one of the unfortunate byproducts of this democratic republic that only two parties seem available to the public. However, neither the Republican Party nor the Democratic Party has truly represented the people that so desperately need leadership. Servant-leaders are noticeably lacking in both the executive and legislative branches of government.

In his official announcement of candidacy for president dated Nov. 13, 1979, Ronald Reagan stated that the “citizens of this great nation want leadership, yes, but not a ‘man on a white horse’ demanding obedience to his commands. ... a leader who will unleash their (the people’s) great strength and remove the roadblocks government has put in their way.”

The incumbent

I am running against Roscoe Bartlett, not out of any animosity, but out of respect. I respect that he has served the district for almost 20 years.  Respect that he has, for the most part, represented our district with a similar ideology.

However, if I may borrow a military term, I believe it is time for the voters of our district to provide Congressman Bartlett with an “honorable discharge” of service. He has become a member of the political establishment for nearly 20 years.  He has become a professional politician.