Ed Mishou Congressional Although Congressional challenger Ed Mishou describes himself as “Independent,” he is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative of the 27th Texas Congressional District.

Mishou, who made a campaign swing through Kingsville recently, filed his letter of intent with the Secretary of State in November of 2009 and was nominated in April of 2010.

Mishou said his political philosophy is best described as a Reagan Conservative who is a strong advocate of smaller government, less federal intrusion into private lives and enterprise, more reliance on personal responsibility, a reaffirmation of the moral foundation of the country, and a return to Constitutional roots and direction.

“In the grand design of our government structure, the House of Representatives was to be the People’s House with the closest connection of the people to

Mishou the government,” he said.

“It was never intended that the representatives become part of an elite club serving their personal interests over those of the people,” Mishou said.

The candidate also said he commits his everlasting efforts to returning the awareness and status of the People’s House.

“The political atmosphere in Washington has become so toxic,” Mishou said, that he believes it is essential for the immediate future to have statesmen with no personal agenda and under no pressure or influence of the major political parties or other special interests elected to represent their home districts.

Mishou said aggressive action is required to halt the everexpanding national debt and significantly curtail unnecessary spending.

“Congress must reassert itself and restrict the unwarranted regulatory functions of the executive branch,” he said.

“Our national sovereignty and security must be maintained,” Mishou said.

Mishou said he intends to propose or support legislation that would require legislators to cite a Constitutional basis for new legislation through an Enumerated Powers Act, limit legislation to one subject at a time, and require legislators to read and comprehend new legislation or abstain from voting on that legislation.

He also proposes that all new legislation eliminate “carveouts” for Congress or other special interest entities.

“The advantages of technology should be incorporated to require representatives spend more time in their home districts and less in Washington,” Mishou said.

”I promises an open, transparent, ethical, and honest representation for the people of the 27th District,” Mishou said, indicating he would not move to Washington, but commute to spend more time in the district and with district constituents because he has no desire to become “one of the Washington Elite.”