Candidate: More free speech, less government

Todd Watson

McCook, Neb. -- It's time for our government to make room for faith and end the assault on expressions of free speech, at least according to one candidate.

"We have to open up space for God to work and end these attacks on expressions of free speech, in essence attacks on religion," said Independent candidate for U.S. Senate Todd Watson during a visit to McCook, Friday afternoon.

"This attitude of keeping it in the church on Sunday is wrong," said Watson, adding more citizens needed to balance civic, economic and religious freedoms in an effort to transform their communities.

"The Republican Party complains about big government, but wants big banking. The Democratic party complains about big banking, but wants big government. The right formula is small government, small banking and big God," said Watson.

Watson said the country needs a "constitutional recovery" in the banking system, which he believes is fleecing citizens as bad as big government.

Political parties are prioritizing their power over the good of the people and Watson vows to fight selflessly for small banks and small government.

"Greed is a sin too," said Watson, referencing what he describes as political figures prioritizing favors for special interest groups over what is best for the citizens they represent.

"It is time for political parties to act selfless and not selfish with the future of this country," said Watson.

Watson prioritizes a defense of religious freedoms, pro-life, pro-family and protection of our second amendment rights as areas he will take a firm stance . He touts a commitment to work between parties to minimize government and special interest control, as well as reform the tax code, Social Security and Medicare.

Watson believes in "workfare not welfare" and a greater emphasis on solving domestic problems.

He was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is co-owner of a property management company and a related tech company. His companies employ more than 60 people and he is a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Watson refers to himself as a devout follower of Christ who is passionate about serving others. He and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 13 years and have four children.

Watson is vying for the U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Republican Senator Mike Johanns. Watson is one of three independent candidates, including Jim Jenkins and Dan Buhrdorf, running against Republican nominee Ben Sasse and Democratic nominee David Domina.