South Michigan News: Walberg votes to condemn socialism and Democratic Socialists of America policies

Congressman Tim Walberg voted in favor of H.Res.1490 on Sep. 1, a resolution he cosponsored to condemn socialism in all its forms and the Democratic Socialists of America. The resolution also denounces specific policies advocated by the organization, including allowing noncitizens to vote in American elections, and pledges to protect Americans’ right to vote. The measure passed with 192 Democrats voting against it.

"Over the past few years, Michigan and the United States as a whole have seen a concerning rise in support for the destructive policies of socialism and leaders who seek to replace freedom with government control," said Congressman Walberg. "From defunding the police to allowing noncitizens to vote in U.S. elections and seizing ownership of private corporations, the dangerous policies being pushed by the Democratic Socialists of America seek to undermine the very principles that have carried our nation through 250 years of freedom, ingenuity, and opportunity. America will not survive another 250 years by turning to extreme ideologies that have destroyed every society in history that they touched. We must reject these attempts and preserve the rights and freedoms of hardworking Michigan families."

A video is available showing Congressman Walberg speaking on the House floor in support of H.Res.1490.

Tim Walberg is currently serving in Congress representing Michigan’s 5th district after replacing Mark Schauer in 2011; he previously served from 1983 to 1999 in the Michigan House of Representatives, according to his official website. Walberg was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951, lives in Tipton at age 72, and graduated from Taylor University with a bachelor’s degree.