Steve Schiffman

Steve Schiffman is a "baby boomer" who still remembers when Congress worked for the benefit of the American people; where diversity of views and opinions were welcomed and not demonized; where comprise and consensus-building was the sought-after legislative goal in order to reflect the broader concerns of the American people.

Today, this is not the case. Unfortunately we see the attitude of "my way or the highway".

Why vote for Steve Schiffman?

As the only moderate, common sense Republican running for Congress in 2024, only Steve is commitment to working across Congressional party lines to bring compromise, to achieve results, and working to achieve a better tomorrow for all of South Nevada's voters.

Steve Schiffman has always prioritized the interests of the voters over that of party politics to solve problems. An important element is Steve's ability to actually listen to what people are saying, focusing on their needs, their concerns and their hopes for tomorrow.

This is not new to Steve. As a lawyer with an LL.M degree from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science, as a former USAID foreign service officer, as a former US Peace Corps volunteer, and as a UNDP legal advisor, Steve's track record includes his mentoring on democratic governance, rule of law and economic development reform.

In other words, Steve Schiffman is the "real thing" for the people of Southern Nevada's Congressional District 3.

• We must re-introduce respect for diversity of views by all members of Congress.
• We must seek out consensus and to find a common solution to today's numerous problems and concerns.
• We must bring a moderate, common sense approach to Congress rather than catering to the political extremes.

1 Foreign Policy/Foreign Affairs
2. Intelligence and Security
3. Judicial Affairs
4. International Trade and Commerce
5. Internet, Social Media and Artificial Intelligence

I look up to those Congressional leaders (in both House and Senate) that stood for integrity, honesty and transparency, irrespective of party affiliation and/or label.

Yes:

JFK's "Profiles in Courage".

The best answer is that of what I learned while being a US boy scout in my teens, and which applies not only to elected officials but to each human being, that being what is referred to as the fundamental principles of Scouting aka the Scout Law:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and, Reverent.

Steve Schiffman offers a track record of being moderate in my views, open in terms of accepting alternative viewpoints, while maintaining true to my core principles of good governance.

The polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the marketplace of ideas. Under the status quo, ideologues in both parties constantly use threats, boycotts, political deadlock and drama, which is unacceptable and unethical political behavior.

For example, Steve advocates a balanced, equitable and fair tax system; increased low-interest, federal guaranteed student loans and grants for higher education; sustainable and affordable Medicare; a commitment for the security of all Americans at home, and to lead America and its allies, notably Israel, in the battle against terror and extremism.

More importantly, Steve offers a vision of growth and progress but with a dose of realism”. For example, social change comes from within the person; not to be forced upon by political ideologues of either the left or right”.

In the final analysis, Steve offers the voters a perspective based on his own experience in the spheres of rule of law and jobs-generating economic development.

Honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Let's get elected first, before speaking or writing of a "legacy" in terms of being in Congress.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I was attending Robert E Lee Junior High School in Orlando when the announcement was made over the public address system to all classes.

How can anyone really forget such a sad event in American history?

Who can ever forget his personal challenge to the American people and those living overseas:

"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.

"My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."

During my entire senior year at Edgewater high school in Orlando, FL, I worked at WWQS-FM radio, between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm as on air talent/announcer.

JFK's "Profile in Courage".

Why? The title says it all!

Never gave it much thought.

Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction"

I am rather lucky or fortunate since I have not really thought of my being in a struggle during my lifetime.

That is not to say that I have not had my challenges and/or disagreements, but those are minor when compared to "life in general".

In the final analysis, I take full responsibility for both my successes as well as failings during my adult lifetime.

Unlike the US Senate which presents the interests of the individual 50 American states as a whole, the House of Representatives are designed to reflect the local concerns and nuances of daily American life.

By having elections every two years, our House of Representatives are constantly monitoring the voters' pulse to ensure the feelings and attitudes of the American people "on the street" at any given time.

That is why there should not be any term limit on the voting options made available to the American voter.

Yes, since there are certain core skills required to ensure a successful result in the role of being a legislator, which one gets in a government work environment, such as the need to reach out, to listen to the voters, and to seek out compromise and/or consensus when endorsing public policy decisions or passing key legislation..

While finances and the economy are key elements of our present-day government structure, Congress is not a "corporate entity" and thus membership in the House of Representatives should NOT be seen as an executive and the voters NOT as "clients".

Thus, to run for the House of Representatives based on "business" or "corporate" experience is the wrong emphasis.

1. Re-unite the people of the United States by respecting diversity of views and the need to reach out and build-upon consensus; to ensure that extremism never takes hold in American politics and/or social policies..

2. To take pro-active steps to counter Communist China in its quest to economically dominate our economy, worldwide.

3. To develop strong public government oversight into the development and/or application/implementation of advanced Artificial Intelligence - in its broadest context.

4. To counter radical Islam, both domestically and globally.

5. To ensure American energy independence by incorporating a mix of all forms including fossil/carbon, nuclear, wind, thermal, solar

6. To address the increase of violence in American society, including introducing a common sense approach to gun safety, safety in both public and private schools, the elimination of international drug smuggling and domestic trafficking.

7. The adoption of a moderate, common sense approach to American immigration laws, ensuring a "merit-based" system while taking meaningful steps to enforce the protection of America's international borders.

Yes, since such a term ensures that the representative is constantly in communication with his/her voters.

Let the voters decide whether to "term-limit" a candidate for Congress (House and/or Senate).

Yes there are, such as the late moderate, common sense, Central Florida GOP Congressman, Lou Frey.

Lou had a modest public persona who did not attempt to seek nationwide media attention nor participate in divisive political discourse, preferring to quietly accomplishing what was best for his voters in the Orlando/Winter Park area, be they registered republicans, democrats and/or independents.

Each story has its own element of being particularly touching, memorable, and/or impactful. The idea is to not to just "hear" but to listen and have respect and a degree of sensitivity towards each person's situation/experience.

Publicly? Are you kidding?

Compromise, based on both common sense and consensus-building is not only desirable for policymaking but is absolutely required for successful policymaking, including its adoption by the American people.

Easy: tax policies should be based on what is fair, reasonable, and balanced. Tax policies should not focus on one particular social or economic group.

There is only one answer: in a moderate, common sense, and balanced fashion.

Pending

As a moderate, "common sense" Democrat, my motivation is clear: the polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment - as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide - is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the marketplace of ideas.

I advocate a balanced, equitable and fair tax system; increased low-interest, federal guaranteed student loans and grants for higher education; the need to ensure a sustainable and affordable Medicare; a commitment for the security of all Americans at home, and to lead America and its allies, notably Israel, in the battle against terror and extremism.

Having completed my legal graduate studies at The London School of Economics' Faculty of Law, I offer over three decades of domestic and international legal reform and economic development, improving the lives of the less advantaged through outreach, legislative drafting and jobs creation as well as promoting women and minority rights and fighting corruption.

In terms of public service and outreach, I offer both cultural sensitivity on a global scale while concurrently a demonstrated history of public service and volunteerism. I am especially proud of being a former US Peace Corps volunteer during my younger years.

• I hope to influence and/or achieve meaningful legal and policy reform and the promotion of democratic values, using a "common sense" and practical approach to consensus building.
• I wish to promote and re-introduce traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the marketplace of ideas. It other words, respecting 1) fairness; 2) tolerance and respectibility of opinions and views; and 3) compasson for others.
• I do not look at political/party labels but rather at the person and the issues being debated in an objective and non-dogmatic way.

American foreign policy, including strong support for Israel

To transition national health care vis-à-vis hospitals and medical insurance away from "pro-profit" entities to that of non-profit, organizations

To expand/reform Medicare "Advantage" programs to ensure universal coverage rather than limiting non-emergency care to a particular county and/or state; enabling equal medical coverage/benefits irrespective of location in USA

To continue taking the lead in fighting terrorism and political extremism, worldwide.

To strengthen consumer rights in the USA, including limitation on credit card "non secured" loans, transparency in marketing and advertising (in all media), including disclosure of actual prices and costs to consumers, irrespective of origin e.g., in stores, on television, mail order, email, internet.

I respect as role models in the political sphere:

1. Teddy Roosevelt
2. John F. Kennedy
3. Henry "Scoop" Jackson
4. Ronald Reagan
5. John McCain
6. Sam Nunn
7. Joseph Lieberman

They were both statesmen and representatives of the voters; where decisions and policies were based on fairness, tolerance, and compassion

1. 12 Angry Men (movie)
2. Judgment at Nuremberg (movie)
3. Profiles in Courage (book)
4. On The Beach (movie)
5. The Manchurian Candidate (1962 movie)

"Forward Thinking"

"Open-Minded"

"Decency"

"Honesty and Integrity"

"Accountability with Transparency"

"Civility,"

"Loyalty"

"Mutual Respect"

"Forward Thinking"

"Open-Minded"

"Decency"

"Honesty and Integrity"

"Accountability with Transparency"

"Civility,"

"Loyalty"

"Mutual Respect"

Advocate the need to look ahead and not behind;

The need to welcome new ideas without rigid reactions;

Protecting our cherished civil rights and liberties;

Promoting a Better Tomorrow;

Defending American values; and

Defeating Political Extremism

A person who successfully advocated:

Advocate the need to look ahead and not behind;

The need to welcome new ideas without rigid reactions;

Protecting our cherished civil rights and liberties;

Promoting a Better Tomorrow;

Defending American values; and

Defeating Political Extremism

The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, TX, while attending Algebra I class at Robert E Lee Junior High School in Orlando, FL. Our school principle, via the PA system, announced the shooting at around 2:05 pm EST; and his subsequent death around 2:30 pm, when classes were pre-maturely dismissed.

I was 14 years old.

While in high school, worked afternoons and weekends at a WWQS-fm, a local radio station in Orlando, FL (News, Announcer, Board). It lasted until I attended university which was "out of state".

JFK's "Profiles in Courage"

The title and subject matter tells it all.N/A

N/A

My Way (Frank Sinatra)

Impossible Dream (Robert Goulet)

I Just Called To Say I Love You (Stevie Wonder)

Abraham, Martin, and John (Dion)

There have been numerous personal "challenges" but none that would be deemed as a "struggle", per se.

The House of Representatives tends to reflect more of the "moment of the day" vis-à-vis feelings and concerns of local constituents rather than longer-term policy issues.

Yes, although not necessarily in an "elected" position. For the sake of transparency, I have substantial experience in governmental and/or politically related activities. I find that such experience is extremely helpful and provides insights not normally obtained by those who lack such experience.

Eliminating polarization in politics and social relationships, nationally.

1. Foreign Affairs
2. Security
3. Judicial
4. Ways and Means

N/A

Yes; it enables having a constant "pulse" on local constituency needs.

Again legislative term limits.

Yes, any position offered.

Over my lifetime, there have been several whom I highly respect, both Democrats and Republicans.

There are to many such personal stories; however, they all have a common characteristic: believing that their problems are ignored and/or not recognized.