See where Patty stands
on what matters most!
Congress exists to represent the people, not political parties. When the pursuit of political power overshadows constitutional principles and our shared national interests, Americans pay the price. Patty is running to restore accountability, independence, and respect for the Constitution, including Congress’s responsibility to steward taxpayer dollars
through its power over the national purse.
Separation of Powers
Executive power has expanded far beyond what the Constitution intended. Presidents increasingly govern through executive orders with the quiet acceptance of Congress, and Americans are expected to comply even when these orders are issued without meaningful debate, accountability, or consent. When one branch of government accumulates too much power, democracy weakens. When Congress surrenders its role, it is the people who lose their voice. We must defend the separation of powers, because it’s the foundation of our system of self-government.
Civil Liberties
When government power expands, individual rights shrink. Too often, we are told that constitutional rights must be set aside “just this once.” That emergencies require shortcuts. That fear justifies surveillance, censorship, or punishment without proper process. Due process, free expression, privacy, and equal treatment under the law are not obstacles to
good governance. They are what make good governance possible. When governments bypass these protections, they may act faster, but they often act unjustly. Civil liberties must be protected because government power must remain
accountable to the Constitution and the people.
Opposing Unnecessary War
The Constitution places the power to declare war in Congress precisely to prevent reckless or politically motivated conflicts, yet this safeguard has eroded in modern practice. Presidents authorize military action without formal approval. Congress funds it without meaningful debate. Wars continue for years without clear purpose or accountability, while the
lives that are lost belong to the families of voters. Endless war is not strength. It’s a disgrace. These conflicts cost lives, destabilize regions, drain resources, and erode civil liberties at home. Unnecessary military intervention should be opposed because war should only be a last resort, clearly justified, and constitutionally authorized.
The TRUST Act
Congress controls federal spending through statute. Career employees execute those laws. Appropriated and revolving funds are meant to operate without undue influence from political insiders. When political leadership pressures agencies to move funds beyond their authorized purpose, Congress must step in. Together we will introduce the Transparency and Responsible Use of Statutory Taxpayer funds (TRUST) Act, to ensure federal dollars are spent exactly as Congress authorized and to protect civil servants who follow the law from political pressure.
Spending Oversight
Congress controls federal spending under Article I and must oversee how appropriated funds are used. That oversight has been neglected regarding several federal executive agencies. A congressional investigation is needed to ensure all agency transfers and interagency agreements complied with appropriations law and to ensure Congress’s constitutional authority over the budget was respected.