Rob Cruz

Rob Cruz was born in Chicago, Illinois. His career experience includes owning a small business. He has been affiliated with the Providence Alumni club and Imermans Angels.[1]

U.S. House

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My mission is simple, put our children, our communities, and our state first over the blinding politics that pits neighbor against neighbor in an endless spiral of hate. I've looked death in the face while fighting cancer for four years of my life, I have seen firsthand how low a person can go. But, I'm here to tell you that tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow we can win the day, tomorrow we can reconcile our differences while bettering our community, and tomorrow we can move forward together.

If you believe in making the state of Illinois the priority over DC politics, then join me in this journey to serve as your next U.S. Senator. The political game is changing and so must the players if we want to ensure that our state finally focuses on our neighbors instead of the whims of politicians who don't even live here.

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?

Term LimitsInfastructureSafety

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare:

Being a Cancer survivor and having a parent who struggled with mental health, this is something that affects Americans of all walks of life on a daily basis.

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

I look up to my wife. She holds are family together and does all the little things that makes it work. She has a great spirit and I would be lost without her.

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

Not at this time. My philosophy is derived from my life experiences and current climate

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

I believe our elected officials should have:

1. Work Ethic - things don't come easy in D.C.

2. Character - are you a person of your word

3. Discipline - can you see the forest through the trees

4. Compromise - can you position yourself and others for successful agreements

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

1. Work Ethic

2. Reliable

3. Straight forward

4. Problem solver

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

Ultimately your responsible to the people you serve. You are to put their interests ahead of your own and work to make their lives better.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To start the pattern of sharing the responsibilities of governing through term limits so future generations can build a new society that will benefit them in their time

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

Birth of my little sister and I was 4 years old

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

Factory worker in college

Sales Rep after

What is your favorite book? Why?

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

The philosophy in this book can change your outlook on life, which will change your life if your willing to trust it.

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

Superman of course!!!!

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

Whose going to run this town tonight - Jay Z and Kanye West

Love this beat

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

Patience

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

1. Immigration

2. Racial divide

3. Job creation

4. Term Limits

5. Education

6. Healthcare

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

The US Senate is the check on our legislative process. Our role as Senators is to confirm legislation passed by the house and confirm it is useful as a society. Confirming appointed positions that will affect every day Americans that is unique to the Senate and the impact can last generations.

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

I do not. I believe people want to have a representation that has the same life experiences as they do.

What do you think of the filibuster?

I believe in having a minority voice is important and I would not change the filibuster as it currently exists

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

1. Character

2. Knowledge

3. Work ethic

4. Experience

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I will do whatever assignment is given. I am a Team Player first

If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees?

n/a

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

No, I want to be myself

Tell us your favorite joke.

Not something appropriate for this site :-) :-)

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

1. Character

2. Knowledge

3. Work ethic

4. Experience

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

I would look to find common ground with other senators so that we can do our job and serve the people of the US

U.S. Senate

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