Mike Bost has voted in support of Trump’s War over and over again. He repeatedly opposed Congress ordering U.S. troops out of fighting in Iran, supporting Trump’s ability to continue military operations. Leaving us to pay for the cost in dollars and lives.

After 321 days, our hardworking Sailors & Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, have finally returned home. I’m grateful to our brave & dedicated service members that make up our armed forces; those that sign up to serve must be taken care of by those that send them.

I will be there. Watch on WSIU: Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10 at 5 p.m.

Showing up and answering questions IS the job. I understand that. Tomorrow, October 8, I will be at WSIU for my candidate forum, ready to answer questions and explain how I’ll serve you in Congress. Mike Bost never answered the invitation. You deserve to hear from the people asking for your vote.

I’m running for Congress because I believe Southern Illinois deserves a representative who remembers who they work for. I’m not running on billionaire money. I’m running on neighbors talking to neighbors. This campaign takes all of us.

People tell me they’re stretching prescriptions to the end of the month. Skipping doses because they can’t afford a refill. No one should have to make that choice. The Inflation Reduction Act capped the cost of each covered insulin at $35 a month for people on Medicare.

“For all of us” means respecting constitutional rights and taking public safety seriously. I support the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership. I also support measures to keep firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.

folks in our communities. On October 8, WSIU is hosting a debate. I'll be there, but Mike Bost hasn't responded to the invitation. So if he won't debate and won't show up at town halls, what is he doing on his paid recess?

Where is Rep. Mike Bost? Congress left Washington on September 16. They don't come back until November 9, after Election Day, and they're still collecting taxpayer-funded paychecks the whole time. I've spent that time where I always am: going to work, and then out in the 12th District listening to