Can Business Leaders Fix Washington? Jim Oberweis on Debt, Taxes & Florida’s Future

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with businessman and Florida congressional candidate Jim Oberweis to discuss why he’s stepping back into politics and what’s at stake for Southwest Florida and the nation.

Oberweis shares how his decades of experience building businesses and managing billions in assets shaped his views on the economy, the national debt, inflation, and the policies he believes are necessary to protect small businesses and future generations. The conversation dives into Florida’s tax advantages, rising property insurance costs, workforce shortages, artificial intelligence in the labor market, immigration policy, and the push for term limits in Congress.

If elected to represent Florida’s 19th Congressional District, Oberweis outlines his plan to tackle Washington spending, balance the budget, and bring a business-minded approach to Congress.

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