Debate Toolkit — Bob Ferguson for Governor

SPOKANE DEBATE NIGHT

When: Tonight! Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm.

Where to watch: Broadcast from NonStop Local KHQ, KOMO, and KUNS. Online at nonstoplocal.com.

What you can do: Read below!

We have an important request for you.

In last week's debate, Bob revealed the values of anti-choice Republican Dave Reichert as out of line with most Washingtonians, on issues from reproductive freedom to Donald Trump. Bob also talked about his own experience fighting on behalf of Washington families for public safety, lowering costs, and core freedoms. Bob has another opportunity tonight to tell Washingtonians about that contrast.

We know that debates aren’t just won on the debate stage in 2024 – millions more Washingtonians will only see the debate from posts and clips on social media. That will be the deciding factor for hundreds of thousands of votes. We need your help to make sure everyone sees the contrast between Bob and Dave Reichert in the debate tonight.

How you can help

DEBATE NIGHT

Use #WAGovDebate for all your posts!

Before

Encourage your friends to watch! You can also post our debate night graphic on social media to share how to watch. (See the gallery below!)

During

Team Ferguson will be posting for Bob during the debate, and we’ll need your help to make sure it reaches as many people as possible. Please like, comment, and most importantly, share our posts from the debate. Here are our links: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads

You can also post on your own — see below for sample tweets and graphics.

After

After the debate, we'll have posted a lot of great moments! Share your favorites, and keep an eye out for our debate wrap-up.

Graphics to post on your own!

You can directly download any graphics from here to share on your own social media pages.

Sample tweets (or Facebook posts, or Instagram stories, or Threads threads)

Encourage friends to watch before the debate.

Watch the Governor's debate tonight! I'm supporting @BobFergusonAG. He's taken on special interests, polluters, and violent criminals as Attorney General, and he's going to fight for us as Governor. Start watching at 6 pm. #WAGovDebate [Use Debate Night graphic above!]

Talk about why you support Bob during the debate.

My top priority as a voter is public safety, and so is Bob Ferguson's. Voting for @BobFergusonAG to take on crime and bring justice for victims. #WAGovDebate
@BobFergusonAG is the only one actually fighting to lower costs by suing big companies that are price fixing groceries and rent. #WAGovDebate
@BobFergusonAG is pro-choice. Dave Reichert is anti-choice. I don't want to give Dave Reichert the chance to appoint anti-choice judges and block funding for Planned Parenthood. #WAGovDebate
I support @BobFergusonAG because he protected us from Donald Trump. Dave Reichert voted with Donald Trump more than Ted Cruz. #WAGovDebate
Proud to support @BobFergusonAG — the only candidate not taking money from big corporations or corporate PACs in the race for Governor. #WAGovDebate
@BobFergusonAG started his career in Spokane and he's campaigning in all 39 counties. He'll fight for all of Washington as Governor. #WAGovDebate
Why are you voting for Bob? #WAGovDebate

Share your thoughts after the debate.

@BobFergusonAG is a different kind of politician. He's fighting for us. I'm donating to him tonight, and I hope you do too! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/24fergusonsocial #WAGovDebate
@BobFergusonAG just showed how out of line Dave Reichert is with Washington on reproductive freedom, Donald Trump, health care, and so many other issues. #WAGovDebate
I'm excited to volunteer to help @BobFergusonAG be our next Governor. He's in one of the only three competitive Governor races in the whole country this year and needs our help. Sign up for an event this weekend! https://www.wa-democrats.org/organizingevents/ #WAGovDebate

Fact Sheet

Here are some facts you can bring up about Bob, and the contrast between Bob and Dave Reichert, to your friends, family, and social media connections.

Bob is the only candidate...

... campaigning in all 39 counties. When he says he's fighting for Washingtonians, he means all Washingtonians.
... rejecting donations from big corporations and corporate PACs. He's fighting for the people of Washington — not special interests.
... who has announced the support of over 100 small business owners and business leaders. Bob will help build an economy that works for everyone.
... endorsed by Tribes, statewide organized labor unions, and organizations for clean air and water, reproductive justice, or gun safety.
... who will defend your reproductive freedom from attacks to erode your rights from anti-choice politicians across the country.

Dave Reichert behind closed doors... reichertrevealed.com

Dave Reichert voted for 3 nationwide abortion bans that criminalized doctors. Now, he's said behind closed doors that he wants to "unravel" Washington's laws protecting abortion. The Seattle Times called Dave Reichert an "anti-abortion stalwart."
Dave Reichert voted 92% of the time with Donald Trump — that's more than Ted Cruz. It's no surprise that Dave Reichert tells supporters behind closed doors, "I love Donald Trump's policies."
Dave Reichert admitted behind closed doors that he'll be voting for Donald Trump. He even bragged about owning a signed MAGA hat. But to the public, he continues to hide that he's voting for Trump.
Dave Reichert voted against the Affordable Care Act dozens of times. Dave Reichert would've taken healthcare away from Washingtonians with preexisting conditions and drove up prescription drug prices.
Dave Reichert said that "marriage is between a man and a woman." Earlier this year.
Dave Reichert is denying the science of climate change — in 2024. "We can’t change the weather. God’s in control of the weather.”