Small Biz Week, Eric Schmitt Interview, & More
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NOTE: There will be no Townhall columns or Friday Substack update this week. I’ll return to regular posting schedule next week.
Here’s what I have for you today.
National Small Business Week
Did you miss National Small Business Week?
Last week, the U.S. marked the occasion by honoring millions of American entrepreneurs. An oft-forgotten group of entrepreneurs: one-person businesses.
In April, I had the opportunity to share my story at Liberty University's School of Business in Lynchburg, Virginia. I shared on social media how these folks, who make up the 59 million member strong freelance force, play an integral part in our economy.
Let's hope policies reflect these trends and fewer obstacles to business creation are created!
AG Eric Schmitt is Surging in the Missouri Senate Race
In March 2021, longtime Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) shocked the nation by announcing his retirement from the U.S. Senate. Naturally, this prompted a frenzy in Missouri. Today, there’s a crowded GOP field to keep the safe Republican seat. Of the many contenders, current Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is currently surging. With endorsements from Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and syndicated radio host Dana Loesch, Schmitt is seeing Missourians flock to his campaign ahead of the August 2nd primary. I recently spoke to the 46th Missouri Attorney General for a wide-ranging conversation about his campaign and top priorities.
How Schmitt Hopes to Stand Out From the Pack
AG Schmitt believes he’s best positioned to win the Republican primary and, ultimately, the general election in November.
“I've served as Attorney General, and it's been an honor of a lifetime,” remarked Schmitt. “Missouri has really been in the lead on a lot of those big [legal] fights— whether it's immigration, energy. We were the first state to file on the COVID vaccine mandates with OSHA— had a big win there.
He added, “The reason why I'm running for the Senate, I think all these big issues are going to roll through that chamber over the next decade. I think that we're going to be in the middle of the most consequential time— one of the most consequential times— in our nation's history. I mean, we're going to decide whether or not we're going to be the freest country in the history of the world or not.”
Last Week’s Podcast Episodes
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—Gabriella