Dad, husband, progressive leader, & fighter for working folks. Let’s take on the billionaire class together
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We need Democrats who aren’t afraid of the tough fights and have a record of winning the big ones.
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Right wing crazies want me arrested because they know I won't back down. Too bad.
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Here's the thing about Elizabeth Warren:
She's going to be a really good president.
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Today my friend Mika went canvassing, slipped, fell down someone's stairs, broke her wrist, went to the ER, and, while on Ketamine, convinced her doctor and nurse to voter for Elizabeth Warren.
#LFG
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Federal forces just tear gassed myself and the other peaceful protestors here at the Broadview ICE facility. This is a terrifying escalation, but we will not back down.
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A presidential candidate whose rallying cry is "big structural change" -- yes please!
I'm proud to endorse Elizabeth Warren, who represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform our broken system. I hope you'll join me in supporting her.
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Thank you Elizabeth Warren. Because of you, Medicare for All might become a reality.
Keep the momentum going here:
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Good morning! When Elizabeth Warren is president, we'll investigate Trump's corruption, not sweep it under the rug.
I will also direct the Justice Department to establish an independent task force to investigate violations of specific anti-corruption and public integrity laws during the Trump administration, with independent authority to pursue any substantiated violations.
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On Halloween, a day for family and community, Trump, Bovino, and ICE/CBP are abducting our neighbors and assaulting protestors. We will not accept this. I urge you to sign up, get trained, join a rapid response team and be a part of the effort to keep our neighbors safe.
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Evanston will not allow federal agents to use city-owned property for immigration enforcement. We will not hesitate to protect our neighbors.
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Good morning! What are you doing today?
Here's what I'm not doing: telling a brilliant, accomplished woman who didn't ask me for advice what life decisions she should be making right now.
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The scenes of fully militarized CBP personnel parading through downtown and reportedly detaining people are outrageous. Everyone should see this action for what it is: the unwanted and unnecessary deployment of the military by the federal government on an American city. This dangerous escalation by the Trump Administration raises the potential for further unrest and violence. It must end.
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THREAD: I just voted for Elizabeth Warren, and it felt great.
As I filled out my ballot, I tried to think about why this one means so much to me, and my mind went back to some of the primary votes I’ve wrestled with over the years.
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The same people who were condemning political violence last week are now celebrating ICE brutality against Democrats.
I don't care if @KatAbughazaleh is my political opponent — no one should cheer the violent response she and the other peaceful protestors encountered yesterday.
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I'm Daniel Biss, the father of a non-binary 11 year-old.
I dream of a world where my child doesn't plan their every move around a fear of who might bully them or deny their existence.
I choose Warren because she sees my kiddo and is fighting for every type of family.
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In my excitement to see Elizabeth Warren debate tonight, I've decided to match all contributions y'all make before the debate ends. Make me regret this decision here:
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DeVos. Stumpf. Equifax. Sloan. Mnuchin. Wells Fargo. Kraninger.
Elizabeth Warren is unafraid to fight the big fights against banks, corporations, & billionaires -- and when she picks fights, she wins.
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Today I'm standing with activists fighting for #NetNeutrality to keep the web free, open, and accessible to all, not just to the wealthy.
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Good morning!
Did your 8-year old respond to your admonition to eat breakfast faster this morning by saying "Ok, candidate for governor who lost"?
Asking for a friend.
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THREAD: Over the weekend, Evanston was the subject of a fourth-tier right-wing panic.
I think it started with this tweet from a well-known grifter and eventually wound up on Fox News.
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THREAD: Oops.
Tonight, I offered to match donations to Elizabeth Warren made during the debate. In the past, requests like this have raised maybe a few hundred bucks.
Tonight? $25,496.18
So of course I made the maximum legal donation, but still haven't matched $24,571.18.
In my excitement to see Elizabeth Warren debate tonight, I've decided to match all contributions y'all make before the debate ends. Make me regret this decision here:
secure.actblue.com/donate/bi…
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Elizabeth Warren is absolutely on fire in the #CNNTownHall tonight and there are all kinds of clips that are worth rewatching, but in my opinion this one says the most.
The world is on fire. Our problems are unthinkably complex. She's ready to be president. Let's vote for her.
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So much this.
She's showing us how to be president.
We need an actual president, y'all. Please vote for someone who's demonstrating that she knows exactly how to be one. This moment in history isn't a game.
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#PresidentWarren is electable if we do the work to elect her. Pass it on.
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Thank you Illinois!
ALT Daniel Biss and Litesa Wallace standing and smiling in front of two houses. The text Thank You Illinois are in the lower left corner of the rectangular image.
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Here's the point, though: consumers of right-wing media are being inundated with a completely fabricated outrage. Please keep that in mind next time you hear some story that's designed to stoke a right-wing culture war freakout.
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Bruce Rauner told me that, sure, Minnesota taxes the rich and has high wages and things are going well there economically for now, but it's inevitable that their economy will fall apart because capital must eventually flow to where costs are lowest.
Please give me an example of something someone said to you that was so astonishingly stupid that you can never forget it.
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Many things set me apart from my opponents—and it's not just the juggling. Make your voice heard at the polls: vote.danielbiss.com
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Rauner and Blagojevich need to become pen pals and stop burdening the rest of us with this bullshit.
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Chances are good that you have friends who are undecided in this election. Help them out with our handy voter guide, and tell them to make their voices heard: biss.io/2FpxZQ4
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Huge win -- and Warren was also the first presidential candidate to endorse @KimFoxxforSA, our phenomenal State's Attorney who was re-elected in a landslide against a conservative challenger funded by $10 million of his father's private equity billions.
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Whether it's ginning up made-up controversies about critical race theory in elementary school, or mischaracterizing gender affirming care for trans youth, the right has one goal: scare the hell out of people to keep them watching, clicking, donating, and voting.
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The insinuation, of course, is that the City of Evanston has canceled July 4th while deciding to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride.
That would be a very provocative thing to do!
The only problem is it's totally made up.
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In 2020, we have a candidate with so many great qualities that we don't have to make these tradeoffs.
All she doesn't have is a media drumbeat saying she's electable. But she IS electable if we all #VoteWarren. I did today, and it felt great. I hope you will too. /thread
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From Evanston to Edgewater to Chicago, I saw it in the millions who took to the streets today: enough is enough.
We are awake. We show up. Democracy is not a plaything for the powerful.
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I'm a white guy who's never been the victim of any assault. I'm basically witnessing the Kavanaugh nightmare from the most insulated position possible. And yet I'm practically incapacitated by anger. The strength women and survivors are demonstrating these days is awe-inspiring.
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Good evening! My 11 year old wants you to know why they canvassed for Elizabeth Warren in Iowa today.
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Sometimes we're so easily caught up in the outrage cycle that those lies can start to seem believable to people who aren't ordinarily swayed by the right-wing echo chamber. Please don't fall for them -- and urge those around you not to fall for them either.
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🧵 What federal agents are doing in Evanston right now is monstrous.
On Halloween, when our families are supposed to be out enjoying the very best of our community, ICE and CBP are terrorizing Evanston and the northern suburbs while instilling fear across the Chicagoland area.
We are receiving numerous reports of ICE all over Evanston today, as well as other northern suburbs and the north side of Chicago. Please stay safe, stay alert, and call 855-435-7693 if you spot ICE, CBP, or other federal agents.
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President Elizabeth Warren is just absolutely crushing it tonight.
#DemDebate
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As governor, I would reject Donald Trump's anti-science agenda and enter Illinois into the US Climate Alliance without hesitation.
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In case you're wondering what kind of campaign Elizabeth Warren is running:
At last night's packed campaign rally, @Deb4CongressNM gave an amazing speech...whose biggest applause line was "I know how to cut turf".
Outwork, out-organize, outlast. See y'all on the doors tomorrow.
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Scene: Breakfast.
Me: Are there any elections today that you care about?
10 year old: Yes.
Me: Which ones?
10 yo: Well, I really want that @LUnderwood630 person to win.
#RaisingThemRight
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Proud to stand with @katabughazaleh and all the protestors today at the ICE facility in Broadview. This moment is about more than politics, it’s about fighting for the soul of our country. We need everyone who is outraged by Trump’s authoritarian actions to rise up and make their voices heard NOW!
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What actually happens is that each event is run by a different volunteer group. The July 4th Assn, which plans well in advance, had to decide whether to go forward back in March. Back then it wasn't clear it would be safe to do in-person festivities so they decided to go virtual.
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Remember how @realDonaldTrump got elected President without releasing his tax returns and promptly starting using the presidency to rake in money hand over fist? -DB
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And while this dumb Evanston story has no real consequences, there are huge stakes when right-wing provocateurs make up lies that weaponize vulnerable people and eventually change policy for the worse.
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If Republicans are going to try to rig the game, Democrats in Illinois and across the country must fight back with everything we've got.
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This week, the Supreme Court, the US Senate, and the FBI all experienced great losses of credibility.
The patriarchy, on the other hand, is apparently doing just fine.
May the fury of our electoral efforts equal the fury in our hearts.
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The Juneteenth and Pride events, which are newer and smaller, were put together more quickly, so their organizers were able to decide whether to be in person much more recently, when we had a lot more public health information.
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Chicago political observers are stunned that Ed Burke was so sloppy as to attempt extortion in a way that's traceable. They're pretty shocked that he had 23 guns in his offices.
Of course nobody seems at all surprised to learn that he attempted extortion.
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Good evening! When Elizabeth Warren is president racial justice will be at the center of our efforts to combat the climate crisis.
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Good evening! When Elizabeth Warren is president we will re-establish the rule of law in this country.
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Warren knows how to get things done, has the best policies, & focuses on the right issues. She's the most independent-minded, best coalition builder, most creative, most supportive of service workers, & best reformer. She knows how to play the inside game, & is a great organizer.
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I was really hoping to get work done tonight but now I guess I'm spending the next 40 minutes refreshing @cmclymer's timeline.
Alright, I'll tell you what: if--and only if--we raise $10,000 for Elizabeth Warren by midnight, I'll reveal the name of the show. But it has to be that much! If we hit $9,999, it'll remain a secret forever. Donate here: bit.ly/37NCo8V
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Big corporations shouldn't decide who has a voice online. That's why I introduced a bill to maintain #NetNeutrality in Illinois. But I need your help in this fight—add your name if you agree the Internet should be open and free: biss.io/2CHacVy
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And, seriously.
$25,496.18.
878 donations.
Y'all are amazing, this movement is amazing, and our candidate is phenomenal. Thank you thank you thank you.
#LFG
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My first choice is Elizabeth Warren. My second choice is Elizabeth Warren. My third choice is Elizabeth Warren. She's the best candidate in this race.
#ChooseWarren
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Legalizing cannabis is a question of racial justice, but it may also have other benefits. Science shows legal cannabis could be a part of addressing the opioid crisis, a problem hurting too many Illinois communities. As gov, I'll fight for legalization:
biss.io/2Hn9KhO
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Today's the day, Illinois—the polls are open! Wake up and vote to show the world that the grassroots are stronger than big money. Confirm your polling location: biss.io/2FpxZQ4
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.@NinaTurner said it best: we need a state government that works for every part of the state. Sign up to make it happen: biss.io/GOTV
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Can't wait to get rid of this sh*thole of a president. #resist
Ya can't make it up: Trump was taping a video message for MLK Jr. this afternoon as the story broke about his 'shithole' comments, per @jeffzeleny
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You know how politicians and parties and pundits usually overlearn the lessons of the most recent events? Let's hope everyone overlearns the hell out of tonight's amazing @Ocasio2018 victory.
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Thank you! Illinois should follow suit immediately.
CA is now a vote by mail state.
Every registered voter will receive a mail-in ballot for the Nov election.
We’ll also provide safe in-person voting options.
The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. No one should be forced to risk their health to exercise that right.
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Us: Elizabeth Warren should be president.
TV news: Elizabeth who?
Op-ed writers: Yeah she'd probably be the best president but it's time for her to drop out.
Us:
Thank you to our grassroots donors for a record-breaking February: more than $29 million raised! You’re helping build this campaign for the long haul. Take a look at what your support is building.
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If you play any role in the federal government and you don't like what just happened in Helsinki and you're talking about that on Twitter then the thing you say on Twitter will either (a) INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE THING YOU'RE GOING TO DO IRL or (b) not matter.
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The Internet ought be an open forum. Letting big corporations charge a premium for access will make it harder for start-ups to gain traction. We can’t stand by while the Trump administration ends #NetNeutrality. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Is it just me or does this say it would be ok to stick up for blackface Halloween costumes if only the country didn't feel so divided right now?
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Good news to share! My bill requiring Trump to release his tax returns in order to be on the ballot in IL 2020 just passed the Senate.
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Being a middle-class governor is about more than sending my kids to public school or where we live. It’s about my commitment to fighting for Illinois’ working families. Watch our new ad:
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Parento-electoral update: 8 year old woke up and first question was whether Casten won, second whether Underwood won.
The younger generation in our household seems to be divided as to which Illinois Congressional pickup was the sweetest.
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This thread is about making a plan for how to BE president, as opposed to running a campaign FOR president.
I'm so passionate about the Warren campaign because nobody thinks as clearly as she does about how to use government to make change.
We need President Warren.
One year from today, the next president will begin her first full day of work. She’ll inherit a government in crisis, infected by corruption, and will need the expertise and drive to rebuild it and ensure it works for the people. I've got a plan for that. elizabethwarren.com/plans/af…
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I think of myself as reasonably experienced in politics but I've never seen the "share an inspiring ad for your opponent" strategy deployed before.
You learn something every day.
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Almost 12 years later, another Obama rally at the UIC Pavilion. Thank you, Mr. President -- we have 48 hours left to get the vote out for our Democratic ticket.
In other news, I can't believe she's still with me. #blessed
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Can we stop using the word "preferred" here please?
Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use a transgender student's preferred pronouns dailykos.com/story/2018/12/9…
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Good afternoon! Women make up a majority of the Democratic Party. When Elizabeth Warren is president women will also be at the head of the Democratic Party.
Hadn’t realized: @ewarren has the first ever set of campaign co-chairs who are all women. All three, @AyannaPressley, @katieporteroc, and @RepDebHaaland are barnstorming New Hampshire.
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Oh and has it been a bummer not to be able to go out for dinner with my spouse in my hometown without risking being confronted by angry constituents? Sure.
Also, tough shit. Nobody forced me to run for office.
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Check out this piece from @RichCordray about how @ewarren gets things done. It's not just having a plan. Or fighting hard. Or understanding power inside government.
She's so effective because she does all these things at once. We need President Warren.
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This movement is fighting for Medicare for All, free higher education, and a fair tax system. While others will tell you that those goals are impossible, we’re ready to change what’s possible.
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I’m not a millionaire or part of any political machine, but I’m running for governor of Illinois. Here's why: piped.video/ctim12ss5rw
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Proud to announce my running mate @CDRosa, a fierce progressive fighter for working families.
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Happy Hannukah! When Elizabeth Warren is president we'll have a total moratorium on oil drilling on public lands.
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"We have a system that has been run by the very wealthy for the very wealthy. People who are born with access to money or connections wind up doing better and better and the rest of us struggle more and more."—Daniel
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Who do you trust to fix our broken property tax system? The millionaires and billionaires who've taken advantage of tax scams, or the middle-class progressive who pays a significant part of his income in property taxes and is fighting for reform?
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feeling pretty good about the outcome of the primary rn
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Jennifer, a resident detained by federal agents, says the whistles, the alerts and the warnings from local residents are making a huge difference in keeping our neighbors safe from ICE.
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That thing where the guy who's scared to say the name "Trump" out loud starts ranting about "law and order" for no reason. #dogwhistle
This is unacceptable. We had clear parameters that allowed the protestors to be heard while respecting law and order. Instead, they chose instead to cause chaos.
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Since the primary, @JBPritzker and I have had a series of thoughtful and honest conversations about the fall campaign and the future of Illinois.
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