Todd Schaefer

Where Schaefer stands

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

We are standing on the edge of a world that we aren't the masters over. Our foreign policy through the use of war and economic war through sanctions and now tariffs has isolated us in many ways from the world. We need to change course before we are completely on our own.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Responsiveness to voters over donors or lobbyists would certainly be top of list. Additionally I'd like more elected officials to have a broader vision for the country's future that goes beyond their next election.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. The House is supposed to be the closest to the people. A shorter term comes with more immediate accountability to the voters.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm Todd Schaefer and I am running as an independent for US House FL-04. I'm retired Navy, and my service to my country isn't quite done. There are widely popular issues that are being overlooked by our bought politicians on both sides. Our country is at an inflection point and people are starting to wake up to the realization that the two party system isn't working for us. It is time to send a message that enough is enough.