Nicholas Whitelock

Nicholas Whitelock earned a bachelor's degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2016. His career experience includes working as a real estate investor.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Nick Whitelock, and I am going to be the next Congressman to represent New Jersey’s 1st District. I am South Jersey born and raised, and I love being from the best state in the country, and the best country in the world. I am a college-educated entrepreneur from a middle-class family who enjoys the nitty gritty of running a business, such as building relationships, working with my teams, and growing my business year over year. Currently, most of my efforts are in the real estate industry here in South Jersey. However, as a small business owner and the son of a delivery driver, I have seen taxpayers and families like mine get the short end of the stick for too long. I have witnessed firsthand the difficulty imposed on us by the current mismanagement of the economy under Joe Biden’s Administration. I have heard the concern in my neighbor’s voices when discussing the potential consequences of unmitigated migration through our wide open Southern border. I have felt the disappointment of seeing our streets and infrastructure crumbling, while Washington continues to send billions of dollars to shady, unaccountable foreign governments. Seeing such awful leadership in action and its devastating effects, I decided that I couldn’t just sit by and refuse to act. I am running for Congress to deliver results and to hold Washington, DC accountable to the people

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?

I am running to bring transparency to Washington DC, and to call out the hypocrisy we constantly see from our elected officials. If your constituents elect you on a set of principles, then your voting record better reflect those principles.

The government needs to be run like a business: You cannot spend more than you make. The debt ceiling should not be raised yearly, and inflation is killing the purchasing power of American citizens.

We must adapt and look for modern solutions to today’s problems, as well as tomorrow’s. We should never become complacent, but should always keep in mind the strength, dedication, and ingenuity that built this country and made America great

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the economy, national security and foreign policy, and individual rights. Our policies must serve the best interests of our citizens safety, liberty, and economic well-being. This includes securing the border, advocating for a strong military to protect and defend our homeland, protecting the rights enshrined in our 1st and 2nd Amendments, providing tax breaks to families and businesses, and ensuring that we revitalize the American economy.

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

I look Up to my father , Elon musk , trump from a business perspective, Brian Dawkins , and all past and current military members.

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

To understand me , is to understand what most of Americans want and think. That is a strong economy, safe border but also a welcoming country to anyone who wants to enter legally. Safety at home and abroad from any foreign attacks. Their freedoms protected , less government, socially accepted values and the ability to be able to live a comfortable life in the greatest country ever built.

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

Transparency , logical and rational thinking , honestly , loyalty, critical thinking

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

Natural born leader , rational , not quick to react or judge , transparent , decisive , creative thinker , logical , able to hear both sides before making a decision. Patient , charismatic, aggressive , alpha.

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

To put America and its citizens first above all

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leave America and the world a better place then I found It. Also create a new politician that will wipe out the swamp and actually build a government worth trusting

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

9/11, I was Only 8, but I remember that day like It was yesterday.

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

Delivery boy as teenager , and outside sales man for wb mason outside of college.

What is your favorite book? Why?

12 rules of life , It simply just opened my brain to a different way of looking at life.

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

Batman easy

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

Swag surfing by lil Wayne

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I’ve had many struggles and I’m very open about them. One of my main ones is issues with hyper activeness , this can be both good and bad for me.

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

Simple as checks and Balances and being able to hold the other two branches accountable

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

I do not , I think trump proved it’s actually Nice to have non career politicians involved as they are not as connected to swamp as others

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

A economic crash , war world 3, AI and technology taking over , possible civil war , issues with fair elections , raising poverty and crime , invasion across our border

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

I think 4 could be good , cause it’s hard to get a lot done in 2 years , but I have No issue with It.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We should 1000% have them but we know the people who actually vote on this stuff would never.

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

There are plenty that I’d like to take a few things from but for the most part I’m looking to be myself , and be a new kind of modern politician.

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?

Not a particular story , but I constantly hear the same story over and over again , and that is things are to expensive and people are really struggling unlike they were 4 years ago.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I cant It be to dirty for this haha

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

It is , once you understand how DC really works , the only way your ever going to get anything done is to compromise.

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?

It was be a huge priority of mine to make sure that Americans tax payers money is not being used for the wrong things. Like sending money to Ukraine. I will Make sure we keep the money and put It towards American citizens first.

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

To combat the rigged justice system that we have seen to often recently from top politicians and elites who think they are above the law

What committees interest you?

Economic , finance , armed services , small business , ethics

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have a huge lack of financial transparency and literacy, we must be more transparent and also teach more financial literacy in school.

Government accountability should be a top priority for the government, but we know that politics is a game , a nasty one at that , 10-15 years ago we could have accountability, now we just have finger pointing and constant blame on the other side