James Raggi 2028

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Your Movement, Your Moment!

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About James

The Platform

To Serve, Not Rule

The Presidency has grown tremendously in its influence and power over the last 30 years. This is not what the Founders intended, nor is it the most effective form of government. 


My candidacy is focused on reducing the influence of the Presidency, and instead focusing on a stronger working relationship with Congress. Congress makes laws, not the President. 


Keep scrolling to learn more about how this makes a better America for you, or read up on my proposed Presidential Reform Act. 

Policy Positions

Please reach out to us at getinvolved@jamesraggi2028.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Whether you consider your vote through the lens of your political ideology, gender, job, race, religion, finances, or any number of other important considerations, our movement is your moment.


The current climate in Washington is driven by the overarching and unchecked influence of the Presidency. The shifts from political extreme to political extreme in Washington have become more severe than ever before. 


There is no longstanding, structural change or reform. Instead, presidential directives drive policy, as Congress has - in practice -  become subservient to the President if the President’s party has a majority. If Congressional majority differs from the president's party, there’s obstruction. 


By focusing on empowering a balanced, bi-partisan Congress, we can create long lasting change, via policies informed by the full breadth of the American people through their representatives in Washington. This is your moment to see your policies debated and enacted. 

A Presidency That Facilitates, Not Dictates. This is our primary policy position. 


Unlike most political policy outlines, you won’t find definitive solutions in the following overview. Our movement is not about dictating to the American people. It’s about working with Congress, the true representative of the diverse views found within our United States, to identify mutually beneficial reforms and laws. 


The presidency isn’t about ruling - it’s about leading within the limits of the Constitution. The president‘s role is to enforce laws, represent the nation, and work with Congress to serve the people. A president should unite, not divide; facilitate, not dictate; and ensure that government remains balanced, accountable, and focused on the long-term good of the country. 

Empowering Congress & Reducing Executive Overreach


1. End Executive-Driven Economic Policies: Instead of relying on executive orders to shape the economy (e.g., trade tariffs, tax policy, student loan forgiveness), commit to working with Congress to pass long-term economic legislation.


2. Bipartisan Economic Council: Establish a council with Democrats, Republicans, and independent economists to advise both the presidency and Congress on economic decisions.


3. Regulatory Accountability: Ensure major economic regulations require congressional approval, preventing unelected agencies from making sweeping decisions without legislative input.

Reducing Executive Influence & Encouraging Bipartisan Reform


1. End Executive Orders on Healthcare: No more unilateral decisions on issues like drug pricing or insurance mandates - reform should come through Congressional action.


2. Bipartisan Healthcare Reform Commission: Create a joint congressional-executive commission with members from both parties, healthcare experts, and patient advocates to propose lasting, bipartisan solutions for healthcare costs and coverage.


3. State-Led Innovation: Support a state-driven approach to healthcare policy, reducing the president’s role in nationwide mandates and allowing for flexibility in solutions.



Returning War Powers to Congress


1. End Unchecked Military Actions: No more unilateral military interventions - any use of force beyond immediate threats must require congressional approval.


2. Bipartisan Foreign Policy Council: Appoint a foreign policy team with representation from both parties to ensure decisions reflect a national consensus, not just a presidential agenda.


3. Treaty Process Restoration: Commit to seeking Senate approval for major international agreements, ensuring foreign policy remains a shared responsibility.



Prioritizing Congressional Solutions Over Executive Orders


1. End Policy Swings Based on the Presidency: Work with Congress to pass long-term, bipartisan immigration reform, preventing frequent policy shifts with each new president.


2. Congressional Border Security Oversight: Ensure border security measures and immigration enforcement are dictated by congressional funding and laws, not unilateral executive directives.


3. State & Local Government Input: Include state and local leaders in immigration policymaking, ensuring the president is not the sole decision-maker on border issues.

Shifting Decision-Making Away from the Presidency


1. Return Education Policy to States & Local Governments: Reduce federal mandates and support congressional funding for state-led education initiatives.


2. No More Executive Orders on Student Loans: Work with Congress to pass long-term student debt reform, instead of presidents unilaterally canceling or pausing payments.


3. Bipartisan Education Reform Panel: Appoint educators, parents, and legislators from both parties to develop policies that last beyond a single presidency.

Ensuring Stability Through Congress


1. End Executive Climate Policy Swings: Instead of relying on executive orders that get reversed by each administration, push for long-term bipartisan legislation on energy policy.


2. Congressional Approval for Major Regulations: Any major environmental regulations from agencies like the EPA must be approved by Congress, ensuring accountability and stability.


3. Energy Independence Through Bipartisan Legislation: Work with both parties to balance fossil fuels, renewables, and energy innovation, ensuring economic and environmental needs are met.

Judicial Independence and Ideological Balance


1. Establish a bipartisan, independent commission to vet judicial nominees before they are selected. This panel would include legal scholars, retired judges, and bipartisan lawmakers to ensure a balanced evaluation.


2. Oppose court packing, recognizing that expanding the Supreme Court for political advantage undermines judicial independence and invites retaliation from future administrations.


3. Refuse to interfere in ongoing court cases or pressure the judiciary to rule in favor of presidential policies. 

About James

Who is James?

Democrat or Republican?

Who is James NOT?

James is in his early 30s, lives in Boston, and spends most of his time with his fiancée, Jen, and mixed breed hound, Sydney. He’s saving up to buy a house, hoping to start a family, and works at a software company. 


Said another way, he’s like most people. He deals with the same stresses, hopes for the same dreams, and is affected by Washington DC nonsense in the same way you are. 


He‘s the son of Jim and Patty, and the brother of Matthew. He’s friends with Kelly and Pat, and lives in the apartment next door to John and Shirley. 

Who is James NOT?

Democrat or Republican?

Who is James NOT?

James isn’t like any presidential candidate in history. 


He isn‘t part of the political elite class, he isn’t a billionaire, and has no big money connections. 


Certainly, that makes this a difficult candidacy. But it’s the opportunity to have a paradigm shift in DC. 


All other presidential candidates are effectively immune from their own decision making, either by their money or their political position. James isn’t. James is like you. 

Democrat or Republican?

Democrat or Republican?

Democrat or Republican?

Both, and neither. 


The reality is, the next President will be either a Democrat or a Republican. Our system does not adequately function for a third party candidate. Therefore, if I am lucky enough to be elected, there will ultimately be either a (D) or (R) after my name. 


As with most Americans, my personal ideology balances across party lines. However, my primary position in Washington is to facilitate Congressional lawmaking, with policies created during my administration coming from the crucible of the diverse American ideologies.  

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