Before college, Tom Norton started as a farm boy. After 9/11, he felt guilty that his family had a history of military service and he did not. Tom joined the Red Arrow Infantry Division, Michigan Army National Guard like his father, grandfather, and great grandfather before him. He served in Afghanistan and talks about values and service. He was elected to the local village office and is now running against Congressman Peter Meijer, also a veteran.

Tom describes himself on his website www.tom.gop as "an America first, Conservative Veteran running for Congress as a Republican in Michigan's Third District." He talks to host Jim Fausone about his motivation and views on America.