Our politics has turned into an industry.
Especially at the federal level, the influence of money over our political system and elections has resulted in a network of career, wealth building politicians beholden to big donors first, We the People second, and two polarized parties (that are actually corporations) with all the control.
At the same time, gerrymandered districts and closed primaries push candidates to appeal to the most partisan voters instead of the majority.
Together, our system rewards politicians for raising money, pleasing special interests, and fueling division - not solving problems for the people they represent.
Not another party built to serve donors, insiders, and ideological extremes - but a party free from financial conflicts of interest, beholden only to the people, and representative of the majority who fall between.
A party not controlled by corporate money, not trapped by tribal politics, and not loyal to the two-party industry.
A party committed to restoring legitimate competition, accountability, and real representation for Delaware - so government works for the people.
The only way to fix a political industry built to serve itself, is to build a party that serves the people.
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Member At Large – Crystal Hunter Urban Outreach Committee Chair |
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Member At Large - Wolf Von Bumgard
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Choosing representation free from corporate money and special interests
Standing up for accountable, citizen-driven governance that places People over Party.
Declaring Independence from the tribal, partisan politics that value winning over truth
Source: Dept. of Elections Voter Registration Data and Reports
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IPoD is Delaware's leading alternative political organization with 12,614 Registered Voters
If we add 27,612 we will reach Major Party status (5% of Reg. Voters) - a key milestone.
Source: May 2026 Registered Voter Report
Letter from John Adams to Jonathan Jackson, 2 October 1780
Too many career politicians use public office as a path to personal wealth—leveraging industry-funded campaigns to represent the interests of those industries rather than the people. Public service should be an honor, not a career built on political power and financial gain.
The two major parties are corporations and are primarily funded by other corporations. These financial backers invest in politicians—who are effectively party employees—in exchange for loyalty, influence, and favorable policy. The result is a system built on dependence, not independence.
Term Limits for Congress
Encourages citizens with real-world experience and the right motivations to step forward and serve.
Reduces entrenched power and the long-standing ties between candidates and special interests.
Brings fresh perspectives and prioritizes public service over political survival.
Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress
Prohibit members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office and for a set period afterward.
Removes obvious conflicts of interest and restores trust in public decision-making.
Ensures elected officials serve the public—not their portfolios.
"Revolving Door" Restrictions
Require "cooling off" periods before elected officials can work as lobbyists.
It’s time to return to the ideal of Citizen Servants—leaders who answer to the people, not party bosses, donors, or personal financial incentives.
Government should be efficient, responsive, and limited to what is necessary. Instead, many elected officials spend the bulk of their time fundraising—serving donors and special interests rather than the people they were elected to represent.
Corruption, hyper-partisanship, and deep industry influence have led to legislative gridlock, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and a growing disconnect between government and taxpayers. This mismanagement disrespects the hard-earned money of citizens and erodes public trust.
Elect Qualified, Independent Servant Leaders
Support candidates who are free from financial conflicts of interest and genuinely committed to public service—not personal or party gain.
Establish Non-Partisan Inspector General Offices
Advocate for independent, non-partisan oversight positions at all levels of government to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse—and ensure real accountability.
End the Corrupting Role of Money in Politics
Champion reforms that reduce or eliminate the undue influence of money in our political system, including campaign finance reform, increased transparency, and stronger enforcement.
Accountability isn’t partisan—it’s essential. Together, we can build a government that works efficiently, transparently, and in the best interests of the people of Delaware.
Our nation’s fiscal outlook is unsustainable.
Delaware, too, is on a path toward a growing budget deficit unless meaningful action is taken. When governments continually spend more than they bring in, they put long-term financial stability at risk.
Irresponsible and Wasteful Spending
Chronic overspending leads to structural deficits and a growing debt burden.
Rising Interest Costs on National Debt
As debt increases, so does the cost of interest—eating up more of the budget and crowding out essential services.
Money Printing and Inflation
Financing deficits by printing more money devalues the dollar by reducing its scarcity. The "hidden cost" to all this money-printing is inflation... disproportionately affecting everyday consumers, diminishing purchasing power, and compromising economic stability.
Smarter, More Responsible Budgeting
Eliminate wasteful spending and prioritize a balanced budget—or at minimum, ensure that the cost of interest on debt is shrinking as a percentage of total revenue.
Promote Financial and Economic Literacy
Empower the public—especially students—with a strong foundation in financial and economic education. Informed voters are essential to demanding and sustaining fiscal responsibility from their elected officials.
Fiscal responsibility is not a partisan issue—it’s a survival issue.
To secure a stable future, we must act now with discipline, transparency, and long-term thinking.
We have a broken healthcare system.
Doctors face overwhelming patient loads and administrative burdens. Patients endure surprise billing, life-altering medical debt, a lack of price transparency, and a system that prioritizes profits over health. Meanwhile, large corporations and middlemen make decisions driven by dollars—not care.
Despite ~$2 trillion in annual federal healthcare spending, our country continues to get sicker. While treatment for illness and injury is often effective, preventative care and whole-person health are severely lacking.
Financial incentives are misaligned.
Profit-driven payers benefit from rising premiums and higher costs, while patient outcomes and long-term health are sidelined. The flow of healthcare dollars prioritizes short-term gains for corporations over sustainable, community-wide well-being.
Create Patient-Centered Healthcare Systems
Align financial incentives between providers and payers with the long-term health of individuals and communities. Emphasize prevention, wellness, and total health—not just treating illness.
Streamline and Integrate Systems
Promote operational efficiency through integrated, community-based healthcare models. Focus on population health and wellness across the full life spectrum, while maintaining accountability through competition, consumer choice, and smart regulation where necessary.
Restructure Medicare and Medicaid
Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. Open these programs to market competition that drives quality, innovation, and patient-centered outcomes—without sacrificing care for cost-cutting.
Health should never be a byproduct of profit.
It’s time to realign our system around what truly matters: the well-being of our people and communities.
Delaware ranks 6th in the nation for education spending—yet falls to 45th in achievement.
Teachers consistently report: “Too many students are entering the system already behind.”
The long-term cost of playing catch-up—both for the individual and for society—is enormous. And with job-displacing AI rapidly transforming the future of work, we can no longer afford an education system that fails to help every student reach their full potential.
Excessive and inefficient administrative overhead
Unmet developmental and educational needs in the most critical early years of brain growth
Spend Smarter
Consolidate Delaware’s 19 school districts to reduce redundant administrative costs. Reallocate those funds toward programs that directly benefit students—starting at birth.
Start Sooner
Brain development in the earliest weeks, months, and years of life is critical. A statewide early education program will provide age-appropriate learning and development opportunities for every child, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status.
Support Parents
Offer parenting resources grounded in evidence-based techniques that support brain development, literacy, and emotional well-being. These programs help parents become active, empowered participants in their child’s education.
Improve Long-Term Outcomes
Early education is not just academic—it’s the foundation of mental health, social development, and lifelong learning. Early detection and individualized support for mental health needs can dramatically improve student outcomes later in life.
Education reform must begin where development begins.
By investing in early childhood education and smarter spending, we can ensure every Delaware child has a real chance to succeed—in school, in life, and in a rapidly changing world.
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