As a newcomer to politics, I knew in my bones that we as a country were better than what we see coming out of Washington. And we are.

You know, because of my military background, I talk to voters who for the first two minutes think I’m a Republican."

I bring a voice to veterans’ issues in a real clear way. On military insurance, I know in extreme detail both the positives and negatives with military health care."

Michigan has always been a swing state, so we understand that the goal is to have two political parties, debating the issues with empathy and respect.

I've always believed that staying healthy and fit have to do with keeping your body clean from the inside.

I think about making a comeback every single day. I went running, I went training, did that for a few days. But my body couldn't handle it.

My number one priority is keeping our kids safe and protecting the health of the people of Michigan.

The growing attention Americans are paying to what they put into their mouths has touched off a new scramble by the processed-food companies to address health concerns.