At a time when Americans seem to have less faith and respect for our foundational institutions than ever, I think a lot about why that is, and how we might ultimately rise above it. And though it's far from the only reason that trust is so eroded, I believe that the obscenely profitable stock transactions of politicians is part of the problem, and it absolutely must stop.
Banning stock trades by members of Congress and their families is a serious issue with bipartisan support. And it's not just the torch and pitchfork crowd, but serious advocates for working families like Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Jon Ossoff in Georgia, and more.
Senator Warren endorsed our campaign in 2020, and Ike supports legislation like Sen. Warren's that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from owning and trading individual stocks while they’re in office.
Faith in institutions is the bedrock of American democracy. Lawmakers have access to a remarkable amount of information, and that’s especially true when it comes to the conversations they have with corporate lobbyists.
As your Congressman, you can trust that Ike will work to stop members of Congress from cashing in on highly-privileged insider information.
Thank you for supporting honest, ethical leadership in Colorado.
Sincerely,
-Team McCorkle
Ike McCorkle is a Purple Heart recipient, Marine Force Recon Veteran, and the Democratic nominee in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. Ike will fight for working class families and to restore the people's trust in American Government and leadership.
