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Jaime West Admits Drinking 3 Beers Before Interview

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 5:11 PM UTC · How we work

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Indiana Democratic candidate Jaime West admitted she drank three beers before a televised interview on October 9.
She pledged to fire all Republicans from Fayette County government if elected.
West called MAGA Republicans racist and unintelligent while acknowledging some good Republicans.
Her closing line, “We have guns, too,” went viral and amassed millions of views.
She is contesting Republican candidate Gary R. Keener Jr. in the November 3 general election.

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Indiana Democratic candidate Jaime West admitted she drank three beers before a televised interview on October 9.
She pledged to fire all Republicans from Fayette County government if elected.
West called MAGA Republicans racist and unintelligent while acknowledging some good Republicans.
Her closing line, “We have guns, too,” went viral and amassed millions of views.
She is contesting Republican candidate Gary R. Keener Jr. in the November 3 general election.