Next time ask them why they don’t personally run for office. Walk them through how only the capitalist class can actually afford to do so. The only people that can run are either members of the capitalist class or people who promise to serve the interests of the capitalist class. You can only vote for a candidate that doesn’t prioritize your interests above those of that capitalist class.

Maybe they’ll get it. Someday.

I personally appreciate it when people correct me on things like this, so it isn’t a dig or anything, but the phrase is “toe the line.” As in walk up and put your toe on the line.