Power Back to the People: A Campaign to Rebuild Trust, Restore Balance, and Reignite America
Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Robert Beers, and I’m running for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 1st District. I am not a career politician. I am a working-class American, a father, a husband, and someone who has experienced the economic, social, and medical failures of our current system firsthand. I am here to present a campaign that is not just about changing one district, but about helping lead a national movement that restores real power to the people.
Core Vision: The American dream has become unreachable for too many. My campaign is built on one fundamental principle: government should work for the people, not for corporations, special interests, or the ultra-wealthy.
I’m offering bold, achievable policies to create a future where every citizen has a voice, an opportunity, and dignity. This isn’t a campaign of empty slogans. It’s a comprehensive blueprint for rebuilding America from the bottom up.
Flagship Initiative: The Congress Vote App A revolutionary secure digital platform where every registered voter in the district can vote on legislation before I cast my vote in Congress. Real-time transparency, public reports by demographic, anonymous voting logs, and audit trails. This is modern direct democracy.
Major Policy Proposals:
1. Legalize and Tax Marijuana Nationwide
Revenue generation: $120+ billion over 10 years
Redirect to healthcare, infrastructure, and addiction recovery programs
Reduce incarceration and refocus law enforcement priorities
2. Balanced Federal Budget Without Raising Middle-Class Taxes
Close corporate loopholes
Tax high-frequency stock trading (Wall Street Speculation Tax)
Implement a national digital services tax
3. Tiered Minimum Wage System
Adjusted for cost of living per region
Raises wages without damaging small businesses
Sparks economic growth and reduces reliance on government aid
4. Revitalize Public Education and STEM
Mandate national education standards
Invest in rural and underserved districts
Free or affordable college and vocational paths
5. Expand Healthcare Access
Strengthen Medicaid and Medicare, not dismantle them
Implement price transparency and negotiate prescription drug costs
6. Veterans and Defense Modernization
Improve mental health care and job transition programs for veterans
Smart defense spending: cyber, drone, and AI investment over wasteful contracts
7. Constitutional Accountability
Rein in executive overreach
Enforce separation of powers and voter rights
Push for term limits and transparency laws
Why This Campaign Is Different: Most politicians talk about change. I’m building tools for it.
The Congress Vote App alone revolutionizes civic participation. My platform is practical, funded, and people-first. From raising wages to balancing the budget without hurting everyday families, to giving voters direct influence over congressional votes — this campaign is actionable, not aspirational.
Call to Action: Join me. Help us build the campaign that finally listens to the people and acts in their best interest. With your support, we can create a government that serves, not rules.
Visit www.RobertBeers.com and www.RobertBeersForCongress.com
Let’s make America work for everyone again.
Supporting Materials Available:
Full balanced federal budget draft
"One Big Beautiful Bill" alternative
Campaign blog archives on education, healthcare, tech, defense, and more
Video introductions and app concept demos
District-specific solutions for SC-1
Prepared by: Robert Beers, Candidate for Congress, SC District 1
