Reclaiming the American Dream

The land of opportunity

America has always been known as the land of opportunity. Hard work, education, and creativity have enabled so many Americans to achieve their dreams. Each generation that followed dreamed bigger dreams and had the same opportunity to go to school, find work that suited their skills and talents, and live their dream. But, today, the promise of the American dream is at risk.

Academic success and a desire to learn are no longer enough to attend college. The federal government is limiting grant funds, and a minimum wage job is no longer enough to pay college costs.

A willingness to work hard and to learn new skills is no longer enough to support a family. Tax laws and trade policies reward companies for sending good jobs offshore rather than investing in American workers and building domestic production capability.

Today's world holds less promise than the past, and the doors are closing on the hopes of the next generation.

Reclaiming the dream

It's not too late to reclaim the American dream. That's exactly why I’m running for Congress--to preserve the promise of America with policies that protect our dreams and honor the hard work and hopes of Americans. To promote investment in the technologies and education that will move our country and our people into the future.

To learn more about how I will work to open the doors to opportunity and reclaim the American dream, visit my blog or read my positions on the issues that face our country. Then join me. Get involved. It's your district, your country--your dream

Christine Cegelis