Q&A in the East Bay

A look inside our very first campaign event in Walnut Creek. [Katie Porter for Senate]( I’m running to represent California in the United States Senate. I got to say those words out loud, in public, for the very first time on Tuesday night at our very first campaign event hosted by the Democrats of Rossmoor Club in Walnut Creek. [Katie Porter speaking in front of the Democrats of Rossmoor Club]( It was so great to listen and learn from hundreds of East Bay voters. Here are a few of the questions people asked: What will happen to your congressional seat? Democrats will win it. I first flipped the seat in 2018, but with your help we have done the work in Orange County to change the political environment. Democrats now outnumber Republicans, and I’m confident we’ll hold this seat. At the same time, I will be in every part of California, making sure we win seats that House Republicans narrowly won in November. California can deliver the House majority for Democrats in 2024, and I’m committed to making that happen. Why do you think you’re the best candidate for the job? I am in this race because I think it's time for a change. I think it is time for a fresh new voice that understands the future that California wants to build, and knows how to help us get there. We need someone who will truly stand up to special interests and connect with the many people who are disillusioned by politics. Why don’t Democrats better explain the causes of inflation? I can’t speak for every Democrat, but here’s my answer: We are the party that will deliver a strong economy that works for working people. As Democrats, we should be talking about the economy every day. We are the party willing to hold global corporations to account for their greed and their harm. I did a whiteboard on this—I cited a study that shows 54% of the recent price increases we've seen in the last couple years came from an increase in corporate profits. There are a lot of investments we can make (and have made) to lower inflation. We passed the CHIPS Act to invest in American manufacturing and smooth out our supply chain. We still need to do serious work to lower the costs of major expenses like child care. But until we tell big corporations “you can’t cheat” we will never get a real, long-term handle on inflation. We have to be willing to stand up to these corporations, and that’s exactly what I’m willing to do. I’m so excited to be in this race, and grateful to have you on our team. Stay tuned for more updates. Katie Porter If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [Donate $15 ›››]( [Donate $22 ›››]( [Donate $50 ›››]( [Donate $100 ›››]( [Donate $250 ›››]( [Other amount ›››]( Katie is running for the U.S. Senate because Californians deserve a warrior fighting for them in Washington. Our campaign is people-powered, we don’t take a dime from corporate PACs, federal lobbyists, or executives from Big Oil or Big Pharma. [Donate ›››]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](#). Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: - [Receive Fewer Emails]( - [Update Your Information]( - [Unsubscribe]( To give by check: Katie Porter for Senate PO Box 5176 Irvine, CA 92616 Email us: info@katieporter.com Paid for by Katie Porter for Senate  Â