Dr. Joe at the U.S. Capitol steps
Delaware · 2026

Seeing the World as It Really Is and Representing Delaware Accordingly

A bold, populist agenda to solve the debt crises, stop endless wars, reform education, resolve immigration and restore constitutional government — starting in Delaware's 2026 Republican primary.

About

Why I Am Running for Congress

Delaware deserves a representative who sees the world clearly and acts accordingly. But the incumbent helps perpetuate our two biggest problems: our failing economy and endless wars; promotes infernal, offshore wind turbines and, in sum, lets down Main Street. In stark contrast, I stand for bold, populist, detailed economic and geopolitical solutions, among other excellent policies. To be exact, I am America First and stand for Main Street Rising!

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Dr. Joe Arminio at the U.S. Capitol
Platform

The Issues That Matter

Five big reasons drive this campaign. From crushing debt to endless wars, deep education reform, immigration reform and restoring constitutional integrity — these are the fights Delaware needs a champion for in Washington.

America's Economic Reality

U.S. Nominal GDP

$31.82 trillion

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U.S. Real (Inflation Adjusted) GDP

$9.5 trillion

No net change since 2008!

See economist John Williams, Shadow Government Statistics.

U.S. Private Debt Today

$43.13 trillion

136% of GDP!

Private debt on eve of 1929 crash: 90% of GDP

Private debt in 1930: 130% of GDP

After deleveraging, private debt in 1950: 50% of GDP

U.S. National Debt

$38.91 trillion

Voices from History

What Influential Men Knew

From ancient Athens to modern Washington — history's clearest, or sometimes most controversial, thinkers saw what was coming. Their words demand we act.

Aristotle

Aristotle

384–322 B.C.

America's Founding Fathers devoured the writings of Aristotle, who lived from 384 to 322 B.C. Aristotle argued that government is best when the middle class is ascendant. Surely, he would have approved of Dr. Joe's proposed American Prosperity Plan, which promises to revive the fortunes of all Americans, especially the middle class. It turned out that Aristotle was a critical thinker, par excellence, and tutored many Greek leaders, including a young man who history knows as Alexander the Great. My campaign includes a specific proposal to teach critical thinking in public schools. Imagine a country with well-rounded citizens everywhere!

George Washington

George Washington

Farewell Address, 1796

"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence … the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake. … Excessive partiality for one nation and excessive dislike of another cause … [Americans] to surrender their interests."

Why has Delaware U.S. House Member McBride yet to support the Khanna-Massie Amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which opposes the integration of the U.S.-Israeli Armed forces?!

Senator John F. Kennedy

Senator John F. Kennedy

Floor Speech, 1957

"What have we done to the Middle East? Instead of recognizing the legitimate claims of the Arab refugees [especially Palestinians] to repatriation or compensation for their lost lands and property — which we voted for in the United Nations in 1948 — we have allowed their just demands to become subordinated to other strategic considerations. … The Arab world has been increasingly driven to extremism because of this [subordination]. The Middle East will remain unstable as long as this problem is unsolved."

How badly we need Dr. Arminio's campaign to succeed; he is fighting for a balanced Middle East policy!

Ben Bernanke

Ben Bernanke

Federal Reserve Board MemberRemarks of November 2, 2002

"Regarding the Great Depression … we [the Federal Reserve] did it [caused the Great Depression]. We're very sorry. … we won't do it again."

Bernanke meant that the Fed let down Main Street and a great many banks, too, in the 1930s. In response to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-09, Bernanke, then Fed Chairman, bailed out the superrich and big banks. But he and his fellow Fed Board members forgot about Main Street! 18 years later, Main Street is still hurting. Private debt (what private citizens and non-financial businesses owe banks) is too big. It's time to "deleverage" (greatly reduce) private debt, which, in turn, would revive private-sector aggregate demand and rekindle the economy. It's time for Dr. Joe's American Prosperity Plan!

Dr. Joe Arminio — candidate for Delaware's U.S. House seat

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DR. JOE

For Congress

Fighting for Delaware's working families — Main Street Rising.

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