Keith Varian

Keith Varian was born in Albany, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Columbia High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. His career experience includes working in construction.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Im not a career politician, Im a blue collar civilian working in the construction industry. Im an outsider to politics, who sees the actual state of our country and am focusing on authenticity and frustration with the status quo!

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?

my greatest strength is listening to my fellow citizens. At this point in the game our ideas are better than whats been floating around our federal government. We need to rise up and begin taking control of all the issues created by our federal and even our state government.Owning a home in florida is getting harder to do each day. we need to come up with real and working solutions to this problem for us to be able to continue being able to try to live here comfortably. ITS FLORIDA, lets not lose our unique, one of a kind, piece of paradiseWe must grab the reins of inflation before we end up losing everything weve ever worked for, unemployment is on the rise, inflation from tariffs will drown us in a sea of debt. The millionaires and ultra wealthy dont see this problem at our level and so they cant understand whats happening to us. We need real people in government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

One of the biggest issues for us in florida is home affordability. With the next hurricane season here we need solutions and fast on how to keep our homes and keep them safe along with us!

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Abe lincoln, he was very intelligent and well composed at one of the most trying times in our countries history

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

watch the last 5 minutes of Gladiator. We need people at the top to do whats right

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official as far as im concerned has to be honest and fair. these are not just words, but part of a moral code for our society. Also i believe elected officials must not compromise on the wants and needs of their constituents, its why you you voted them in!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am composed and I work extremely well under pressure

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To have constituents best interests at heart and respect their requests of what they want from me in my position

What legacy would you like to leave?

A country still the greatest and intact for a few more generations to appreciate and enjoy

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

inflation, i remember sitting in the car in a line waiting to get gas at the gas station

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

paper route, 3 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

whistle in the graveyard. it was a fun and scary read as a kid and its been with me since

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I dont know, pick someone from a utopian story and thats me!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

dont dream its over. by crowded house

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Its the closest thing to the real voice of the common person with any say in our future

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, people with previous experience have already picked up the bad habits of politics.. We're on the cusp of dissolution as a country, a bunch of farmers created the greatest country. We need common citizens in government

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

We are an empire in decline because our current government has sold the mighty USA out for a fistful of dollars! The chinese have begun taking control. We can push back but we need real people in government, not whats here now

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

yes, if theyre not performing well other choices can be made allowing us to limit potential issues

What are your thoughts on term limits?

yeah, maybe 4 or 6 years house, 6 or 8 senate.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I like Rand Paul. Hes real! hes intelligent and fair.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

No, ask me again in a month

Tell us your favorite joke.

I cant think of one right now, we're in too serious a situation for me to be side tracked.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

on big issues no. compromise is a compromise on integrity and once that slips we become third world peasants living in a feudal system

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Priority one! we're losing the united stated because we cant control spending!! The future is bleak at this rate. We must we must we must change this

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

To make sure politicians arent being persuaded by big business and lobbyists. We pay more to line those pockets than we do to our bills!

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

none

What committees interest you?

ways and means to start

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have to have it. once it gets clouded bad players take over and steal your money!