In tonight’s Republican presidential debate, you can expect lots of
conspiracy theories, cultural dog whistles, and subtle (or not so subtle)
attacks on our democracy.

Don’t fall into the rabbit hole. Here are some things said by actual
candidates on the ballot in competitive races this cycle that you will NOT
hear in tonight’s debate – but you can hear from public officials if we
[ [link removed] ]help them win their elections:

* Senator Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin), up for re-election in 2024:
"Working families shouldn’t have to worry about politicians in
Washington breaking the promise of Social Security and putting it on
the chopping block. Social Security is a promise that must be kept."
* Senator Jon Tester (Montana), up for re-election in 2024: Corporate
"consolidation is one of the greatest threats to rural America. Less
competition means higher prices and fewer choices…As the Senate’s only
working farmer, I’ll take on anyone to make sure that Montana’s family
farmers and ranchers get a fair chance to compete in the marketplace."
* Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio), up for re-election in 2024: "Social
Security and Medicare are two of the most popular programs in the
country -- together they represent a solemn commitment to the American
people. While Republicans continue trying to roll back and undermine
seniors’ retirement security, I am fighting to protect and strengthen
these programs to ensure a dignified retirement for all hard-working
Americans."
* Congressman Ruben Gallego (Arizona), running to replace Sen. Kyrsten
Sinema in 2014: "We’re pushing Congress to pass my Junk Fee Prevention
Act so all companies provide consumers upfront pricing [on] concert
tickets, flights, and hotel reservations cost—no surprises…This price
gouging impacts millions of Americans each year. It’s unfair and
corporate abuse."
* Congresswoman Angie Craig (Minnesota), who won a Trump district by 2
points: "Look at who already has run ads against me: Pharma. Why?
Because they know that I’m going to fight and stand up for my
constituents…They are trying to make an argument that somehow if
Pharma is made to negotiate prices, no other drug will ever be
created. And, quite frankly, I just call bullshit on that every single
time because I think that’s what my constituents expect me to do."
* Congressman Chris Deluzio (Pennsylvania), who won a swing district
with 53% in 2022: "Freedom to me means the right to have a good job,
to form and join a union, to have an economy that rewards work, not
wealth."
* Congressman Steven Horsford (Nevada), who won a swing district with
52% in 2022: "Republicans want to force Nevadans to work longer for
massive giveaways to wealthy corporations. I will work to strengthen
Social Security and Medicare, not weaken it."
* Congressman Matt Cartwright (Pennsylvania), who won a swing district
with 51% in 2022: "There’s no reason other than greed that a
corporation should pay fewer taxes than you. I’m proud to have
supported legislation that will make corporations pay their fair
share."
* Senate candidate Lucas Kunce (Missouri), running to replace Josh
Hawley in 2024: "If you or I got caught taking money out of people’s
wallets without telling them, we’d get locked up. It shouldn’t be any
different for the crooks running Wall Street banks. In the U.S.
Senate, I'll fight to make it happen."
* Robert Trujillo, Candidate for School Board in NM, running for a
flippable seat: "I'll always stand with our educators and working
people. I want to combat the destructive and fictitious culture war
issues that dominate our national politics and school board, and focus
on the issues my communities care about."
* Heather Benavidez, Candidate for School Board in NM, running for an
open seat: "As the first in my family to attend college, I understand
the importance and value of education. I'll work with my colleagues to
create a budget that funds programs for our at-risk students and
create feasible policies that ensure the safety of students, faculty,
and staff."
* Randy Riffle, Candidate for School Board in VA, running against a Moms
for Liberty-aligned Republican: "My goal is to be an advocate for the
next generation of teachers, parents, and students. I will actively
oppose any efforts to divert public school funding toward charter or
private schooling. I will work tirelessly to fight for adequate
funding for our public schools, advocating for increased resources,
updated infrastructure, and modern educational tools."
* Shantell Rock, Candidate for School Board in VA, challenging an
incumbent in a vulnerable district: "I believe we need a school board
member that reflects the diverse set of lived experiences in our
district. A person willing to fight for marginalized students and
families. A person willing to stand up and fight against the norm."
* Erika Ogedegbe, Candidate for School Board in VA, running a tough
re-election campaign: "I believe in the power of great public schools,
not just for individual students but for the strength of our entire
community. I will continue to work with others in the community to
support creating safe and welcoming schools for our children."

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