The federal government is listening to us … just not the way we want them to. This week, a federal judge said the NSA phone monitoring program of the American people is likely unconstitutional. That’s only a surprise in Washington.

Don’t you wish the career politicians and bureaucrats would listen to us on what really matters? Well, I do too.

That’s why I’m running for the Senate. I want the federal government out of my business, out of my pockets, and off my phone. I want them focused on cutting the federal debt, getting a balanced budget, and reducing burdensome regulations so our economy can grow again. To be more blunt, we need to fix the problems Washington and career politicians have caused.

I’ve proposed some common sense steps I believe would get our economy working again while reducing the debt politicians have been placing on our tab:

• Eliminate the nearly half a trillion dollars in redundant agencies and programs at the federal level
• Remove unnecessary regulations on private enterprise and energy producing strategies
• Repeal Obamacare so people can keep their health insurance of choice and avoid higher costs
• Focus on expanding our exports so the economy grows and we get good paying, private sector jobs
• Stop raising the debt ceiling, balance the budget, and live within our means

Our economy is just waiting for some common sense ideas like most people in business generate every day. If we implemented these five basic steps, government would be smaller and our economy would be larger.

It will take an outsider to help get it done. Furthermore, it will take someone who has experience turning things around. I’ve been helping companies in the private sector my entire career fix problems.  I’m ready to get to work on Washington so America can grow again! How about you?

David Perdue

I’ve often said someone avoiding a difficult situation is “burying his head in the sand.” I recently learned however that ostriches, whose behavior is the origin of the common saying, don’t really bury their heads in the sand to ignore approaching danger. They are likely checking on the safety of their underground nests.

My apologies to ostriches. It’s bad enough that they are awkward looking flightless birds. They shouldn’t be wrongly portrayed as cowards as well. Since the reputation of ostriches has been mistakenly disparaged for far too long, we probably should find a new poster child for procrastination and denial. I nominate the career politician.

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Since leaving office I have enjoyed maintaining a personal relationship with so many of you. I love hearing about your growing families and new endeavors. I also like sharing a good laugh when recalling some of the more humorous stories from our campaigns. I couldn’t be more proud of what we accomplished together, and getting to know you in the process is something I cherish more than you will ever know.

I am pleased to report that, as much as I was honored to serve you in office, I am more than happy returning to the private sector and spending more time with loved ones. That is why I don’t often wade back into the public arena by offering my opinions on the issues of the day. However, I’m making an exception today because I sincerely believe that something has to be done about the federal government’s out-of-control spending and overreaching mandates. I know that you share my concern.

A few months ago, a respected business leader informed me that he was considering a run for U.S. Senate. The passion and concern for our children’s future with which he spoke was inspiring. I immediately knew that he was desperately needed in Washington, D.C. Excited as I was by what I heard, I hesitated to interject with my enthusiasm. You see- the man laying out his vision for America was the former CEO of Dollar General, my first cousin, David Perdue. And it was the first time I had ever heard David even hint at running for office.

Although the conversation started as a surprise, it ended up making all the sense in the world to me. If we truly want to change Washington, we have to change the kind of people we are sending there. If we want to fix the economy and create jobs, we need to elect people who actually know how the private sector works. If we want to get the outrageous debt and spending under control, we can’t expect professional politicians who only worry about re-election to make tough decisions.

I believe David is exactly what our state and our nation needs – someone that can take his expertise to Washington, fix some big problems, and then return home. Isn’t that what the Founders intended? I believe so. That’s why I told David I would help him in any way I can. I hope that you will join me by doing the same.

In 2002, with your help, our campaign shocked political pundits and made history. We were outspent by millions of dollars, but we won the election because good people like you lent your good name, your reputation, and your credibility to the campaign. Together, we changed Georgia for the better. Now you can be part of a special effort again. If you will join me in encouraging and supporting David, we can shock the political establishment and begin to change Washington for the better.