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Immigration As usual, the two political parties have staked out extreme positions that have ground our c","detail":"better care at lower cost while preserving the innovation and quality that Americans depend on. Immigration As usual, the two political parties have staked out extreme positions that have ground our country to a halt. Most people agree that we should remove violent criminals and cartel traffickers from the streets to keep our communities safe. At the same time, we should not expend limited government resources pursuing peaceful immigrants who contribute to our economy. Deporting a drug kingpin makes us safer; deporting a local farm hand makes us poorer. Inflation Inflation results when","source_url":"https://www.bobchew2026.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-02"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"former criminals a path to productive civic participation and financial independence. Guns I am a gun owner. 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Watch his announcement video here . “Washington is a circus. Republicans and Democrats have failed us, and if we keep voting for them, I assure you they will continue to fail us,” said Bob Chew at a Highlands Ranch rally this past Saturday. He continued: “The only way things change in this country is if we start electing people who are free from the control of party bosses, party mega-donors, and lobbyists. I served my country, built a multi-million-dollar business, created hundreds of American jobs, and solved hard problems in the real world. 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