<p>Republican congressional candidate Joe E. Collins III rolled out a new ad campaign Saturday against his opponent Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), highlighting how she lives in a mansion outside of the 43rd Congressional District she represents.</p>
<p>Collins, a Navy veteran who grew up in Waters&#8217; south Los Angeles district, also detailed the many ways in which the city has declined in recent years, thanks in large part to policies Waters has supported.</p>
<p>&#8220;Do you know where I am right now?&#8221; Collins says in a video depicting him walking up to Waters&#8217; house. &#8220;Maxine Waters&#8217; $6 million mansion. Do you know where I&#8217;m not right now? Maxine Waters&#8217; district. Yep, that&#8217;s right. Maxine does not live in her district, but I do.&#8221;</p>
<p>“I was born right here in South L.A., in a place Maxine refuses to live,” Collins continues. “Maxine Waters does not drink our water. She does not breathe our air. And while she sits here in her mansion, our district is in ruins.”</p>
<p>WATCH:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Do you know where I am?<br />Maxine Waters’ $6 Million Mansion.</p>
<p>Do you know where I’m NOT?<br />Her District.</p>
<p>Mansion Maxine Waters doesn’t live in her District — I do.</p>
<p>My name is Joe Collins and I’m running for Congress against Maxine Waters.</p>
<p>Help Me WIN: <a href="https://t.co/K4OcfhUR0E">https://t.co/K4OcfhUR0E</a> <a href="https://t.co/GgnmvSWSq9">pic.twitter.com/GgnmvSWSq9</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Joe E. Collins III (@joeecollins3) <a href="https://twitter.com/joeecollins3/status/1315049469554159622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Describing his harrowing upbringing in Waters&#8217; increasingly dilapidated and lawless district, Collins says, &#8220;I survived Maxine&#8217;s district, graduated high school, went on to join the U.S. Navy. I fought for this country. But while I was fighting for this country, Maxine Waters could not be bothered to fight for her own district here in America.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;And when I returned from war, I came back to my community as a war zone,&#8221; Collins adds.</p>
<p>Collins then goes on to cite sobering statistics regarding the spike in homicides, poverty, homelessness, sex trafficking, and gang-related crime in south Los Angeles. &#8220;Just this year, deadly crime spiked 15% in south L.A., much of it due to gang activity. The homicide rate in south L.A. has shot up by 53%. South L.A. has the highest poverty rate in the city with a crippling 43% of its residents living below the poverty line. Meanwhile, L.A. County has a homeless population of over 40,000 people. Homelessness rates have increased by 264% since 2009.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Maxine doesn&#8217;t care about our district,&#8221; Collins alleges. &#8220;She only cares about herself and using our tax dollars to buy mansions. While Maxine fails to lead, riots and violence surge in our streets. While our buildings and businesses burn, Maxine sits safe in her mansion guarded by the same police she demonizes.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Maxine has never had to deal with violence or riots in her neighborhood,” Collins continues. “That must be nice. But this is the way the rest of us live. We need someone to represent us who lives here, who fights here, who wants to improve our way of life. Someone who understands we need safe streets and a strong economy.&#8221;</p>
<p>“I was one of the kids left behind by Maxine Waters. I’m gonna fight for safety and dignity for south L.A. [&#8230;] In the last 44 years, where has Maxine Waters been? Our people deserve better,” Collins concludes.</p>
<p><strong>Related</strong>: <strong><a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/viral-video-shows-leading-democrats-promoting-uprisings-unrest-harassment" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Viral Video Shows Leading Democrats Promoting ‘Uprisings,’ ‘Unrest,’ Harassment</a></strong></p>

<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

‘Our District Is In Ruins’: Maxine Waters’ Republican Opponent Joe Collins Rolls Out New Ad Campaign

CONTINUE READING

Afghan Ally Says He Expects To Be Left Behind And Killed: ‘I’m Going To Die For A Good Thing’

WH, State Dept Reportedly Blocking Efforts To Rescue Afghan Christians: ‘Out-And-Out Evil’

Biden Admits To Being Instructed Which Reporters To Call On; Trump Press Sec Condemns

Biden Crumples At Mic In Response To Questions From Fox News About Afghanistan

‘Satanic’: Carlson, Whitlock Agree Left Driven By Ideas ‘In Direct Objection To God’

Canadian Pastor Who Faces 4-Year Jail Sentence For ‘Inciting’ Church Warns Americans: ‘The Enemy Is Not Hiding Anymore’

News and Commentary

California

Congress

Los Angeles

Maxine Waters

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News and Commentary —

‘Our District Is In Ruins’: Maxine Waters’ Republican Opponent Joe Collins Rolls Out New Ad Campaign