Hey John,

Emily asked what you wanted to hear about in the presidential debate, and we got a ton of great responses!

If you haven’t gotten a chance yet, please take our quick survey about what issues you want to hear about tonight — otherwise, read on →

"Housing, mental health, reproductive rights, and gun violence are at the top of my list. Climate change comes close behind."
— Linette, Port Orchard

"Disability Justice and rights. Expanding Social Security (SSI and SSDI), removing restrictions that create barriers for disabled folks."
— Kimberly, Tahuya

"I want to hear about how we can stop the slide of families into poverty, how we can achieve fairness in the tax code, and how we can make sure every child in America gets adequate nutrition."
—Andy, Gig Harbor

"How to repeal Citizens United, set term limits for Supreme Court justices, and eliminate gerrymandering. Basically how to reform the entire election system to level the playing field."
— Robert, Bainbridge Island

"How we can eliminate the negative narrative in our country so that we can work together to solve are problems."
— Ronald, Port Townsend

As Emily said, this is a debate involving Donald Trump. We’re not expecting a lot of wonky conversation about ferry funding. (Can you imagine? What a dream.)

But as we enter the final stretch of the campaign, we want to hear from our supporters about what’s on your mind — even if it’s not what makes the front page.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy the debate!

— Team Emily

P.S. One more response we had to share from Barbara: "Honestly? Just fact-check Trump during the debate." Yes, please.

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We’re one day away from the presidential debate. The news coverage is nonstop. Social media is buzzing.

But I want to hear from you, John: What do YOU want to hear in the debate on Tuesday? Let me know in this quick survey:

TAKE THE SURVEY

One of the participants in this debate is Donald Trump. So, it might be too much to hope that we get to hear about actual issues.
 
But a debate about issues is what we need. It’s what we deserve.

In the past year, I’ve had conversations with folks from Port Angeles to Bremerton, Hoquiam to Hilltop, and everywhere in between. 

Most of them don’t care about scoring points or soundbites — they need leaders who will tackle the climate crisis, fund their schools, expand access to mental health care and affordable housing, protect reproductive freedom, and so much more.

Let me know what you want to hear in the debate. We’ll share some of your responses in our next email!