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Caledonia, WI
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That 7 year old girl who sang from Frozen in the Ukrainian bomb shelter has made it safely to Poland.
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I'm a gun owner. There's no doubt in my mind that we should:
1) Require universal background checks
2) Mandate a 48 hour waiting period for purchases
3) Ban military-style assault rifles, along with accessories like high-capacity magazines and bump stocks
This is common sense.
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When you cross state lines with an AR15 and end up killing people you’re not defending your home.
#Kenosha
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Imagine all those guys protesting in Minnesota today being upset about the government telling them what they can do with their bodies.
Bless their hearts.
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Juli Briskman, the woman from Virginia who was fired for telling @realDonaldTrump he’s #1 just won an election to her county Board of Supervisors
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.@realDonaldTrump thinks not clapping during the State of the Union is treasonous. I guess he thinks @SpeakerRyan should go to jail.
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BREAKING: WE JUST REPEALED PAUL RYAN
Now it's time to replace him. Chip in to help us build this campaign and give #WI01, for the first time in 20 years, some real representation.
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Moments ago, @PRyan deleted this tweet after we told him just how out of touch he was. Show Paul Ryan what you think of his tax bill. Chip in $1.50 now to help us repeal and replace Ryan permanently this November.
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$1,600,000,000 to build a wall @SpeakerRyan?
But we can't afford for people to see a doctor?
Outrageous. Your priorities are jacked.
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I'm a gun owner. There's no doubt in my mind that we should:
1) Require universal background checks
2) Mandate a 48 hour waiting period for purchases
3) Ban military-style assault rifles, along with accessories like high-capacity magazines and bump stocks
This is common sense.
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We did it again! Democrats just elected @ConorLambPA in a district @realDonaldTrump won by 20 points, even after @SpeakerRyan's Super PAC spent millions.
Next up, defeating Paul Ryan in Wisconsin. Chip in now to help me do it: bit.ly/2HxgE4d
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BREAKING: Paul Ryan just fired House Chaplain Patrick Conroy after Conroy reminded Congress to think of the poor during the tax debate.
This is Paul Ryan's legacy. Party over country. nbcnews.com/politics/congres…
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And my mom told me I'd never be in @GQMagazine...
Paul Ryan's opponent in Wisconsin is a union ironworker who just launched the campaign ad of the year gq.mn/IJPD0pl
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Trump should just claim that he built the doggone wall.
His supporters would believe him and we’d basically just save a lot of money that would better be spent by letting people see doctors.
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If we defeat @SpeakerRyan and swing the massive arm of change back toward working people, even a little, it will be worth the fight.
This is the story of how we're going to win. Watch, RT, and help build this campaign: bit.ly/2DnRNOh
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Is that the Kenosha County Sheriff wearing his uniform on duty while supporting a candidate?
Community note
According to the US Office of Special Counsel, any elected official, including Sheriffs, is exempt from hatch act rules prohibiting partisan campaigning in uniform for oneself or others.
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Thank you can't even begin to express the gratitude I feel right now. I'm honored to accept the #Democratic nomination for Congress in #WI01.
Let's finish what we started: bit.ly/2PawFlh
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Hey @SpeakerRyan. Word on the street is that before we've even gotten into the ring, you’ve had enough. Give me a call. I’ve got a lot of tools you can borrow on the jobsite here in Wisconsin.
Welcome to the working people's world.
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We just elected a Democrat in Alabama. The most conservative state in the country.
Next up, it's Paul Ryan's turn to face the voters.
Chip in now.
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PSA to the entire planet: please remember the majority of Americans did NOT vote for @realDonaldTrump.
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.@realDonaldTrump pardons racists like Joe Arpaio because he admires their racism.
This is white supremacy.
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After Ben Carson became HUD Secretary, Sean Hannity got $5 million worth of new HUD guaranteed loans to purchase discounted and foreclosed properties.
We should use HUD money to help low income renters. Not to help @seanhannity make a quick buck.
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Last night, @SpeakerRyan took photos for $10K each. If you see me around, I'll take a photo with you for $0 and a high-five.
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Really sad moment taking my dad back to the asst’d living facility where he resides.
Woman taking care of him almost ran to me when she saw me. Told me about how she cant afford health care and hopes I win.
Dad will be taken care of but lady who does it won’t be.
#MerryChristmas
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Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite.
I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.
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I voluntarily enlisted in US Army-@realDonaldTrump took deferments.
Donald - you are the last person who should decide who can defend us.
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Paul Ryan went to Florida last night, but he didn’t go to support a grieving community. He went to raise money for his political organization. miamiherald.com/news/local/c…
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Paul Ryan has allowed Devin Nunes to block Democrats from subpoenaing nearly two dozen witnesses with knowledge of #TrumpRussia connections. Paul Ryan is not interested in pursuing justice, he is only interested in protecting his political party.
In the chaos, this story received almost no attention. Ryan sided w/Nunes, so he will have access to the FBI investigation documents related to the dossier. I'll bet he calls the Trump team w/in an hour w/his findings! cnn.it/2ArgcAv
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The only thing Paul Ryan's done so far in response to Trump's complete embarrassment in Helsinki today was send a "strongly worded" statement.
Paul, you're Speaker of the House—not Speaker of the White House. Do your job. Hold investigations & figure out what Putin has on Trump.
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It sucks that Gavin Newsom is going to gerrymander California, but going high when they go low has gotten us to where we are.
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Mexico just elected a pro-environment woman as their president.
They might want to build a wall to keep us from fleeing.
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Wisconsin just rejected @ScottWalker's handpicked candidate and elected @judgedallet, a fierce protector of women's rights and workers' rights, as our next Supreme Court Justice.
The Blue Wave has hit Wisconsin and is only growing. Next up: Paul Ryan.
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Paul Ryan’s handpicked replacement, Bryan Steil, just released three minutes of silent B roll footage in hopes a right wing Super PAC would use it to make an ad for him.
They haven't made one yet, so we made one for them.
Presenting: “The Life of Bryan”
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.@realDonaldTrump - you are an embarrassment.
Looking forward to being part of a new Democratic Congress that holds you accountable for your actions.
@SpeakerRyan might enable. I won’t. Enjoy these next 299 days.
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In just 24 hours, you’ve watched and shared our new video over ONE MILLION TIMES. That's incredible. Thank you.
We're going to win across the country in 2018. In places like Alabama where we haven't won in years. Because we care about everyone. And they don't.
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Did Paul Ryan’s hatred for Social Security come before or after he used his Social Security Survivor’s Benefits to put himself through college?
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If @realDonaldTrump thinks we can afford a Space Force, we sure as hell can afford #MedicareForAll
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Hell yeah I’d do it again.
I looked out into the crowds and saw hope.
We made each other better. And that really is all that it’s about.
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All we ask is that you have warrants, no masks, and identify yourself.
That’s radical?
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.@SpeakerRyan had high school students protesting gun violence outside of his office arrested today. We need representative who will take action to stop violence. Not take action to protect the NRA.
BREAKING: @SpeakerRyan is having high school kids arrested for peacefully protesting outside his office for gun reform now pscp.tv/w/bc8xojFQbUtxWER5d0…
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.@SpeakerRyan wanted $30 million from Sheldon Adelson for his SuperPAC, but it's illegal for Representatives to ask for that much money. To avoid the law, he went into the hallway while his friend asked.
Get big money out of politics. End Citizens United.
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Meanwhile back in Wisconsin we're worrying about the homeless making it through another frigid night. It's a great year for those who survived.
#WI01
#Priorities
With historic, pro-growth tax reform now the law of the land, Americans all across the country are waking up with a new tax code. A great start to 2018. Happy New Year!
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Coming up to 1 more year that I’ve quit smoking
Was up to 2 packs/day
My son blocked me from going outside one day to have a cigarette
Dropped onto floor crying that they’d kill me.
Promised him I’d quit
I did
Bonus we get to look at each other’s smiles.
5+ years cigarette free.
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For the second time in a week, @realDonaldTrump has criticized @MaxineWaters' intelligence. It was a racist dog whistle last week, and it was a racist dog whistle last night. I stand with Maxine.
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Paul Ryan doesn't know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck or what it's like to not have #healthcare. I do. bit.ly/2yzuTW7
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A single, anonymous donor gave Paul Ryan's dark money political "non-profit" $24.6 million to try and keep the Republican's House Majority.
Politicians should be responsible to the people, not their billionaire donors. We have to End Citizens United. politico.com/story/2018/05/1…
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"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
~ Sinclair Lewis
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When I was diagnosed with cancer, neither of my two full time jobs offered insurance. In the end, my bills bankrupted me.
Our healthcare system is the most expensive in the world. We need reform that puts patients first, not pharmaceutical profits.
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They're not "entitlements".
They're earned benefits.
And just wait to see what happens when you try to steal that which we - the people - earned.
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I thought only adult actresses got their checks signed by @realDonaldTrump?
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Seriously? This administration gave a $1.5 trillion tax cut to the 1%. Now they're telling us they can't afford health care for those of us who put on a uniform to serve our country. This is shameful.
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.@realDonaldTrump ran from the students. @SpeakerRyan hasn't said a word about the millions who marched. We don't have leaders right now, we have cowards. washingtonpost.com/local/201…
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A reminder. @SpeakerRyan is a multi-millionaire. When his eyes light up talking about his tax plan, he's not talking about helping working people, he's talking about giving himself a pay raise.
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.@SpeakerRyan spent all weekend in Florida, but he wouldn’t even visit Parkland to offer comfort and support.
Paul Ryan won’t do anything to prevent future attacks. We have to replace him with a Congressperson who will. palmbeachpost.com/news/trump…
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I can think of more than a few things DC should be more outraged about than Michelle Wolf's speech last night.
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Veterans don’t want to see a multimillion dollar parade. We want to see our Commander-in-Chief honor our sacrifice.
He could start by fully funding the VA.
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You can't bring a gun to the US Capitol, Paul Ryan's workplace. Why should our schools be any different?
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.@SpeakerRyan spent his career giving himself what he refused to share with others.
1. He got millions from his tax scam—we didn't
2. He took social security—then used his career to try & end it
3. He takes family leave—and voted against it for the rest of us
We won't miss him
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When I served—I cared about a soldier's ability—not gender identity. If Trump had served—that's what he'd care about too #ProtectTransTroops
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.@realDonaldTrump owes Deutsche Bank at least $130 million, and now, he's waived punishments on Deutsche Bank for three years for their role in the LIBOR Collusion Scandal.
Wall Street owns Trump. He won't fight for working families. I will. nitter.app/davidsirota/status/950…
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As a veteran I think a great way to honor our flag is to not accept foreign aid while running for @potus
cc @realDonaldTrump
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Listen to his jokes. Paul Ryan knows @realDonaldTrump is a danger to our country. He just won’t do anything about it. Isn’t that funny?
Speaker Paul Ryan roasts President Trump at Al Smith dinner. Read more: nbcnews.to/2hRDqc3
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Stop giving air time to people who only use it to lie to our faces. politico.com/story/2018/08/1…
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If I'm in a foxhole I don't want to put my life in the hands of somebody who I couldn't trust to babysit.
#DougJonesForSenate nitter.app/annielinskey/status/93…
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Since we're not wasting millions of dollars on a military parade, does that mean we finally have the money to help our 40,056 homeless veterans?
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Paul Ryan works for the Koch Brothers. Not for us. nitter.app/annielinskey/status/95…
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I started off 2017 as a hacked off ironworker.
Really looking forward to where 2018 is going to take us.
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Paul Ryan doesn't think he can beat us. He's scared because of you.
More than 55,000 people have stepped up and contributed to our campaign to repeal and replace Paul Ryan. Have you? >>bit.ly/2ysV8IR
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It's time to elect leaders who will take on the @NRA and pass gun safety reform. I'm the veteran, ironworker, and gun owner who will get it done.
Watch our new ad, then chip in to help us put it on air: bit.ly/2NclTJp
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I want to see every candidate across the country pledge to refuse NRA money. I've taken my pledge, now it's your turn.
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In the close to 24 hours since Doug Jones' victory, our campaign has raised nearly $50,000.
This is what a wave looks like.
Help us reach our $50,000 goal to send a message heard around the country. This wave is going to crash straight into Paul Ryan.
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.@SpeakerRyan wouldn’t applaud @BarackObama during his #SOTU addresses, but the first time @realDonaldTrump shows up, Paul Ryan gives him a standing ovation. This is the definition of Party over Country. #IronSOTU
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.@SpeakerRyan is so afraid of losing reelection that "The Hill" just reported he's thinking about resigning in the next "30 to 60 days."
Good.
Let's give him one more reason to be afraid—and save us from 7 more months of his "leadership."
Chip in now.
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Hey @SpeakerRyan: Social Security isn't an "entitlement." It's an earned benefit. And we're not going to let you take away what WE the people have earned.
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Activist, Ironworker, life-long resident of Wisconsin, & running for Congress against Speaker Paul Ryan. - RBFC
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Don’t worry about how I’m dealing with the hit ads.
We knew this was coming because they can’t win on ideas.
Worry about getting everyone to the polls on November 6.
YOU make sure it’s worth it.
YOU all got me here.
Let’s finish it.
They run from people.
We run FOR people.
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Did Paul Ryan decide Social Security was a waste of money before or after he used it to pay for college?
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Paul Ryan passed a 1.5 trillion dollar tax bill that takes from working people to give to the super rich.
Days later, he got $500,000 in Koch contributions.
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Paul Ryan hasn’t faced a real congressional challenger in 20 years.
Now that he’s got a real opponent, he’s ready to run away.
Good.
Help us convince Paul Ryan to quit. Chip in now.
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“I think the focus on the NRA is overblown and misguided.”
-@SpeakerRyan, speaking at Home Depot in Atlanta
We won't have gun reform until we beat Paul Ryan. He has to be defeated.
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ICE has abused their power to deport so many women, children, and asylum seekers with no criminal record to countries where their lives are at risk.
ICE didn't exist until 15 years ago. There's no reason for them to exist now.
Add your name: #AbolishIce
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Paul Ryan is calling his decision today to pass the #TaxScamBill, which will give himself hundreds of thousands of dollars at the expense of working people, "Our moment."
He's right.
This is the moment that will lead to his own defeat.
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