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AFP Action KS: Schmidt Demonstrates Why He’s the Best Choice for District 2 During Washburn Forum

abarrett on October 26, 2024

Topeka, KS – After tonight’s forum at Washburn University, Americans for Prosperity Action Kansas (AFPA-KS) is highlighting three key takeaways that demonstrate why Derek Schmidt is the best candidate for Congressional House District 02:

Schmidt will be strong on immigration and work to promote solutions that address the crisis at the southern border and restore confidence in our nation’s immigration system.
Inflation has cost Kansans $1,083 more a month since January 2021. In office, Schmidt can help address the cost-of-living crisis by supporting continued tax reform by extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
As the former Attorney General, Schmidt has fought in Washington before and won for Kansas; he is best positioned to do that again.

AFPA-KS Senior Advisor, Liz Patton, released the following statement:

“Kansas voters are enthusiastic to get to the polls and send Derek Schmidt to Washington. Tonight, his opponents showed they are more focused on political attacks rather than solving the biggest issues facing our state and nation. In office, we look forward to Derek ushering in economic growth to help Kansas thrive and bring the cost-of-living down for hardworking families while also tackling immigration. Derek is the fighter that we need in D.C. representing Kansas values and AFPA believes tonight he proved that to voters in the district.”

Since endorsing Schmidt for KS-02, AFPA-KS has utilized its grassroots base as well as digital campaigns and mail to educate voters on his record. Click here to read more.

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Hovde Bests Baldwin in Madison Debate

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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

abarrett on October 18, 2024

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.”

Sonza Bests Landsman in Third Debate

abarrett on October 17, 2024

CINCINNATI, OH – After the third and final debate between Greg Landsman and Orlando Sonza, AFP Action is highlighting four key takeaways:

Rep. Landsman has failed to secure the southern border and Ohio, flip-flopping on whether the Biden-Harris administration has succeeded with border security. Orlando Sonza will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground, and infrastructure.
During the debate, Landsman failed to own the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration while he has voted with the president nearly 100% of the time.
Americans agree that now is not the time to raise taxes. Orlando Sonza has promised to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Orlando Sonza will be a man of action and work on day one to get Ohio and our country’s economy back on track. Southwest Ohioans families and small businesses are ready to turn the page on Greg Landsman’s bad policies and elect a leader ready to fight for them.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:

“Yesterday, Orlando Sonza showed Ohioans that he has our back. He knows and understands the issues that we are most concerned about: making life more affordable, restoring order to our border, and keeping taxes low.

“Greg Landsman has had the opportunity to show up for Southwest Ohio, and instead, he votes for his party and his politically connected allies.

“AFP Action continues to support Orlando Sonza through Election Day to be sure that he is elected to represent families and small businesses in Southwest Ohio.”

Landsman Flip-Flops on Border Stance

abarrett on October 17, 2024

CINCINNATI, OH – During tonight’s Ohio 1st Congressional District debate, while Greg Landsman attempted to defend the Biden-Harris administration’s failure to secure the southern border, AFP Action is highlighting the endangered representative’s flip-flopping border security stance:

On January 17, 2024, Landsman voted for H.Res. 957

On July 25, 2024, Landsman voted against H.Res.1371

AFP Action Senior Advisor Donovan O’Neil released the following statement:

“Rep. Landsman is continually proving to voters in Southwest Ohio that his priority is voting for legislation that keeps him in power. After supporting the same condemnation earlier this year, Landsman has shifted his stance to cater to the most extreme factions of his party.

“Landsman has shown his constituents that he has no true convictions as a member of Congress, and Ohio border security is suffering because of it.”

Ryan Voted Against Securing the U.S.-Mexico Border

abarrett on October 16, 2024

Poughkeepsie, NY – Americans for Prosperity Action is calling out Pat Ryan for attempting to cover up his voting record when it comes to securing our southern border.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Ross Connolly made the following statement:

“Pat Ryan may claim he cares about protecting our communities, but his actions say otherwise. He’s voted against measures, such as H.R.2, the “Secure Border Act,” that would combat the flow of illegal drugs and crime coming through the southern border and threatening our communities.

“Because of politicians like Pat Ryan failing to take action, every state has become a border state. Esposito will fight for increased technology, boots on the ground, and infrastructure that will not only secure our southern border but secure our state and our country.”

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