Georgia GOP candidate Kevin Martin backs Trump's Iran strategy ahead of midterms: 'We don't do it lagging'

Kevin Martin, a Republican candidate for Georgia’s 6th District, is backing President Donald Trump's Iran strategy ahead of the midterms. Martin, a fifth-generation Cobb County native, has spent over 35 years in accounting and finance before entering politics. In an interview with HT.com, Martin discussed his views on Trump and the Iran war.

Martin grew up in a hard-working family, with his father working as a crew foreman at Atlanta Gaslight Company and his mother employed full-time at Bell South. He started working from a young age to earn extra money, which instilled in him a strong work ethic. Martin holds several priorities, including veterans' healthcare, education, and health coverage for the elderly.

On veterans' healthcare, Martin believes veterans should be able to receive care anywhere, emphasizing that they should have the choice to go to any facility for medical attention. Regarding education, he supports practical degrees that lead to jobs, reducing students' reliance on student loans. He also highlights the shortage of skilled workers like welders and electricians.

Martin supports an open market for health insurance, aiming to prevent a single company from controlling rates. He advocates for keeping doctors separate from insurers and hospitals, ensuring doctors focus solely on patient care. Martin further proposes reducing red tape in the housing market, as he believes about 30% of a house's cost is due to government regulations.

Regarding the Iran war, Martin states that the IRGC's leaders care only about their own power and attack other countries to instill fear. He suggests choking off their economy by cutting off their funds, which would prevent them from funding groups like the Houthis. Martin also supports economic pressure on Iran, including more pipelines, small nuclear reactors, and research into solar and wind power.

Martin concludes by saying he sees the campaign as a job interview, with voters as the boss. He asks them to share their needs, and he will work to meet them.