Virgil Bierschwale

Virgil Bierschwale was born in Fredericksburg, Texas. He served in the United States Navy from October 13, 1976, to October 19, 1982. Bierschwale attended Navy Colleges, Andover College, University of Phoenix, and the American College of Technology. His professional experience includes working in software development and being a licensed realtor. He has been affiliated with TAR and NAR.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a software developer and Navy Veteran.

Worked all my life and suddenly in 2003 I was deemed overqualified and could no longer find work.

Since then I have watched it grow worse yearly.

Essentially we import more nonimmigrant workers than we create jobs for.

I believe Americans should come first in America.

Nobody, whether it be the incumbent, or anyone campaigining to replace him, are discussing jobs.

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?

JobsJobsJobs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jobs

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

People like Mr. Skipper who was a staunch democrat, but also was willing to take the time to understand why other people are republicans. You have to be willing to look at all sides to decide which way is the proper and best way to go.

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

Who stole the American Dream by Hedrick Smith

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

integrity

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

Wisdom from a lifetime of learning, and the willingness to discuss the needs that all citizens of Texas are facing, not just the most connected.

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

responsible to the people, not to the lobbyists.

What legacy would you like to leave?

He brought jobs back to Americans in America.

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

On the midwatch on my navy ship, while working as a radioman, I would hear that our jobs were being sent overseas, and not to worry, as they would find similar or better paying jobs here at home. I was about 22. History has shown they never found similar or better paying jobs, even after all these years.

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

worked as electricians helper, butcher, hay hauler, carpenters helper, and fixing water wells during summer years of high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Billions Lost by Hilarie Gamm

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

David against the Goliath Elon Musk who swore he would go to war with any American that wanted to discuss the H-1B, not to mention what he would do to their face.

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

Take this job and shove it. I hear from many who are here on a H-1B about how they are chosen over Americans and I frequently respond with you can't tell your employer that or you will be deported, so you essentially are a subservient slave.

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

The last 22 years I have been one step away from being just another homeless veteran statistic even though I have the skills our employers say they can't find.

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

lack of jobs for American citizens as over 50% of all new jobs are going to nonimmigrant guest workers from other countries.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Would have been against them a long time ago, but watching the career politicians sell out Americans in America, get rid of them.

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

It has the power to ensure that the moral highground are first and foremost in America.

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

Used to, not any more. For too long we have elected career politicians, lawyers, businessmen, doctors, etc. and during all that time the people have watched as their best paying jobs were sent overseas, and a tidal wave of nonimmigrant guest workers were imported to take their remaining best paying jobs.

What do you think of the filibuster?

The longer they stall, the worse whatever they are voting on, gets. If we have a problem. Fix it, and move on to the next problem.

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

Jeff Sessions.

Tell us your favorite joke.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

able to judge without putting their beliefs into the decision. They need to be impartial, and blind so that only the facts are weighed.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

the ability to fix problems.

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

of course

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

to build a case where those that should go to jail, go to jail.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

many displaced American workers, with the majority being technology workers, but lately many other occupations like truckers are realizing they too are being forced out of the workforce.

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

Will they put America and its citizens first.

What committees interest you?

veterans, jobs.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

open the books

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Navy Vet.

Technology Worker with over 30 years experience

Licensed Realtor.

Licensed Amateur Radio Operator (N5IVV)

Doing my part to stop companies from sending jobs to other countries and importing non-immigrant guest workers to take our jobs here at home.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jobs and the opportunity to climb as high as your skills will let you.

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

The late Bob Hall.

I would follow his example because even though he was running to be President of the U.S., he believed in living the same way that the citizens of America were living so that he would realize what they faced each day.

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

Who stole the American Dream by Hedwick Smith

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

integrity

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

Integrity

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

balance the needs of our businesses against the rights of our citizens.

What legacy would you like to leave?

He did his part to Keep America At Work by making sure Americans were able to provide for their families

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

Hearing on the radio on a navy mid watch in the Mediterranean about how steel worker jobs were being sent to china, but don't worry as they will find similar or better paying jobs. 22

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

Oil Field, about a year, and then 6 years in the navy where I learned I was good with technology.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Who Stole The American Dream - chapters 16, 17, 18 describe exactly what happened to opportunity and jobs here in America and which businesses made it happen.

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

Spock, the needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few.

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

Red, White, and Pink Slip Blues by Hank Williams Jr.

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

Age Discrimination since I turned about 45.

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

To re-balance the needs of our businesses against the rights of our citizens.

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

It posses the ability to balance the needs of our businesses against the rights of our citizens.

At the current moment, I believe they are failing in that regard.

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

Not when that previous experience did nothing for the people that they represent.

What do you think of the filibuster?

stall tactic

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

Will they represent the people of our country, or the nameless corporations who consider themselves to be people even though they aren't.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

of course, no matter whether they are democrat, republican, or some other party.

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

immigration, jobs

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

n/a

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

of course - tearing down the fence that divides republicans and democrats

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

David Crockett