Hovde Bests Baldwin in Madison Debate 

Madison, WI – After the debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, AFP Action Senior Advisor Megan Novak released the following statement:

“AFP Action has knocked over 600,000 doors this cycle listening to what voters care about most: and that is by far the economy. Wisconsinites are still struggling to get by and paying over $11,500 more per year just to afford the same standard of living since 2021, yet the moderators asked zero questions about this cost of living crisis.

“Tonight, Eric Hovde proved why he is the best choice to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate.  As a businessman, Hovde is a job creator with the visions and skills necessary to strengthen our economy and fight for Wisconsinites.  

“After 25 years in Washington – if Tammy Baldwin was going to make a difference, she would have done so by now. It’s time to turn the page on Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde is the man for the job.” 

AFP Action is highlighting five main points voters should know after tonight’s debate, despite the moderators ignoring questions about the issues Wisconsinites care about the most:

  • Tammy Baldwin is a career politician who’s spent 25 years in Washington, D.C. and has nothing to show for it. 
  • Baldwin voted for the American Rescue Plan, the CHIPS Act, the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act and the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, amounting to a $5.5 trillion spending frenzy and leading to historically high inflation and sluggish wage growth.
  • Senator Baldwin has failed to secure the southern border and Wisconsin. Eric Hovde will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground and infrastructure.  
  • In the debate, Baldwin tried to paint herself bipartisan, but she has voted with the radical Biden-Harris administration over 95% of the time. 
  • Eric Hovde will be a man of action and work on day one to get Wisconsin and our country’s economy back on track.  

FACT CHECK: Baldwin’s False Claims on Fentanyl Crisis

Madison, WI – Tammy Baldwin falsely claimed credit for her work on the FEND Act, a bill to combat the fentanyl crisis destroying our communities and killing Wisconsinites.  

When in fact, Senator Tim Scott (SC), the main sponsor of the bill, has called out Baldwin for her blatant lies and stated he “never had a single conversation with Sen. Baldwin about [the FEND Act]. Period.” 

AFP Action Senior Advisor Megan Novak released the following statement: 

“The fact of the matter is this: Tammy and her fellow democrats could have prevented this fentanyl crisis by securing our southern border but failed. While fentanyl is killing thousands of Wisconsinites every year, Tammy Baldwin’s done nothing but take false credit for something she didn’t do, the epitome of her time in Washington. 

“America needs a real leader who knows that securing the border is the first step to securing our communities. America needs Eric Hovde in the U.S. Senate.” 

Brown Proves Facts Matter and Defeats Rosen in Debate


LAS VEGAS, NV – Sam Brown convincingly demonstrated the policy differences between himself and Jacky Rosen tonight in a clear debate victory. After the debate, AFP Action is highlighting key takeaways:

  • Senator Rosen has failed to secure the southern border and Nevada. Sam Brown will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground and infrastructure along the southern border.
  • Rosen backed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which did not lower inflation. Instead, the IRA has resulted in U.S. gas prices increasing by nearly 62%, natural gas prices spiking by more than 40 percent, and included a $250-billion-dollar Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program to fund liberal pet projects. 
  • In the debate, Rosen desperately tried to distance herself from the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration, but she has voted with the president 93% of the time.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro released the following statement:

“Tonight, Nevadans heard from two candidates with very different visions for Nevada’s future.  Jacky Rosen was for all the big government spending that caused the inflation that has harmed Nevada’s economy.  Sam Brown is for common sense: making life more affordable, restoring order to our border, and keeping taxes low.”

Rosen Voted Against Securing U.S.-Mexico Border

LAS VEGAS, NV – Tonight, Jacky Rosen tried to make Nevadans believe she and her party have been strong about securing our southern border, the facts tell another story.  The failure of Biden-Harris and Rosen to secure the border has pushed our resources to the brink, contributing to a crisis at the southern border. Agents are understaffed and in need of increased technology – yet Rosen continued for six years to vote against policies that would strengthen American border security.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro released the following statement:

“Nevadans are troubled about the lack of order and security on the U.S.-Mexico border. They know it is wide open and have seen the deaths caused by the fentanyl our open border allows. But every time Jacky Rosen had an opportunity to do something about it, she instead kowtowed to party bosses and did nothing.  Sam Brown will defend our borders and keep Nevadans safe.”

Jacky Rosen’s Failed Energy Agenda

LAS VEGAS, NV – In tonight’s debate when asked about energy policy, Jacky Rosen attempted to confuse Nevadans about her votes that have caused gas and energy prices to skyrocket.  

Jacky Rosen backed the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which was actually a green new deal spending monstrosity. Instead of lowering inflation, the IRA has resulted in U.S. gas prices increasing by nearly 62%, natural gas prices spiking by more than 40%, and for good measure included a $250-billion-dollar Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program to fund liberal pet projects.

Jacky Rosen and the Biden-Harris administration have been hostile to American energy. In the Senate, Sam Brown will support energy policies that prioritize American energy jobs and protect consumers. Brown will help empower Nevada’s energy industry and reignite American energy independence.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro released the following statement:

“There is a stark contrast in energy policy between Jacky Rosen and Sam Brown. Brown’s America-first policies prioritize Nevada jobs and consumers while Rosen has rubberstamped the misguided policies of the Biden-Harris administration. Under Rosen, costs have increased dramatically and it’s time for new leadership in Washington.”

Rosen’s Economic Record is Failing Nevadans

LAS VEGAS, NV – In tonight’s debate, Jacky Rosen attempted to confuse voters about her economic record after six years representing them in Washington, DC but Nevadans were not fooled. They know why they are struggling to make ends meet amid record inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, Bidenomics policies that Rosen voted for every step of the way.

Rosen backed the massive spending that led to 40-year high inflation, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which did not lower inflation, it poured gasoline on the inflation fire Bidenomics created with even more reckless spending.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ronnie Najarro released the following statement:

“Nevadans are hurting under Jacky Rosen’s watch and her lockstep support of Bidenomics has raised the cost of living to unbearable levels for too many Nevada households. Rosen was the tie-breaking vote in the Senate for all of the inflationary policies of the Biden-Harris administration and Nevadans see the results every time they go to the store.”