Father, Husband, Son, State Senator, Small-Business Owner. Lifelong Monmouth County, NJ Resident. Asw. @DonlonPeterpaul #TeamMonmouth Posts are my own views.
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States across the US are seeing exponential spikes in #COVID19 cases, but New Jersey's infections are steadily decreasing, allowing us to reopen more and more sectors of our economy. Public health recovery = economic recovery.
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Over 600 in Red Bank on a cold, very wet Thursday morning to support @MikieSherrill
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I and many other Dem legislators have endorsed @MikieSherrill ‘s plan to take on utility companies. Nuclear plants shutdown under Chris Christie with Jack in the legislature. So much misinformation coming from Jack Ciattarelli.
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Surrounded by a small, intimate group of family and close friends, we got married this weekend!
I am so lucky to be married to this beautiful soul - whose intellect, beauty and compassion continue to inspire me each and every day to be a better person.
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This is insane. All taxes are on the table except against millionaires? @MikieSherrill @BostonGlobe @wildstein @nj1015 @News12NJ @cnnbrk @FoxNews @ABC @HudsoncountyN @AsburyParkPress @NJMonitor
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Glad to see continued progress by @GovMurphy's administration in securing medical equipment for our state. nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/t…
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Thank you to all of my colleagues in the Senate for supporting my bill making sure that food bank resources go to the communities that need them most! Once passed into law, this measure will go a long way toward combating hunger and reducing food insecurity in our state.
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The federal government illegally leaked @MikieSherrill’s full, unredacted personnel file, including her Social Security Number.
No veteran's privacy is safe.
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This aggressiveness is what New Jersey needs - It is time to take on the corporations and monopolies @MikieSherrill will do that.
I’m tired of hearing Trenton say that lowering electric bills isn’t doable. I’ve got a plan to declare a State of Emergency on Utility Costs on Day One that ends the rate hikes and drives down energy bills for families.
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Thank you to Rabbi Kanelsky for joining me to light the menorah in our Senate office today, and for sharing your thoughts about the continuing importance of courage, solidarity, and religious freedom. A very #HappyHanukkah to all who celebrate in Monmouth County!
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Privileged and humbled to be sworn in today to a second term in the New Jersey State Senate. Thank you to the residents of Monmouth County for giving me your trust.
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Jack Ciattrelli is 100% wrong on not mandating consolidation and shared services of government agencies- New Jersey has too much Government. We need compulsory consolidation. Another area @MikieSherrill is 100% right on. 565 towns and 600 school districts. We need mandatory shared services to lower costs for NJ residents
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@MikieSherrill's landslide victory led coattails pickup of 5 additional assembly seats - now the largest Democratic majority in the NJ Assembly since Watergate (now 57-23)
She also carried 6 Senate districts currently held by Republican Senators who will be up in 2 years (LD 2, 8, 21, 23, 25 and 39). She got 46% of the vote in LD1, 46% in LD24, 49% in LD26 and 48% in LD40. That is 10 of the remaining 15 Republican Senators in the State.
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I was proud to join @GovMurphy at the Long Branch Boardwalk where he signed into law legislation I have sponsored banning smoking on our beautiful beaches. This is an incredible victory for NJ, our environment & the millions of beachgoers who can now enjoy our shore smoke-free.
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What ugly behavior. U want to criticize, do it but 2 harass some1 when they are w/ their family is sick. Thank u @PhilMurphyNJ for being a class act & treating all with respect, even those u disagree with. This lack of civility by this woman continues 2 be a stain on our society
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The residents of #NewJersey overwhelmingly voted to legalize #cannabis. Let’s respect their wishes to truly legalize by including a #homegrow option. Contact your legislators to #cosponsor Bill S3582/A552 today.
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Alex Ball of the Sherrill campaign: "The bedwetting that happens in our party has got to stop." #crookedcon2025
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Judge Quraishi has ruled to eliminate the "county line". The Monmouth County Clerk will now have to create a ballot with block balloting, where candidates are placed by the political office they are running for - giving everyone seeking that office an equal chance at winning.
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Congratulations @AndyKimNJ on an impressive grassroots machine you have built as you unite everyone behind you to be our next US Senator. Thank you to @TammyMurphyNJ for showing grace and courage today.
I’m finally catching my breath today. Thank you everyone for the kind words of support. Let us also show our respect and appreciation to First Lady Tammy Murphy for her continued service to our state and country. It’s important to take a step back and remember that we are all a part of something bigger than all of us. We are here at this moment today because of the extraordinary grassroots movement growing in NJ. And I can promise you we are going to keep running the strongest possible campaign imaginable through Election Day. Let’s keep it going!
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Last night we slept out in #AsburyPark to support @CovenantHouseNJ so we can bring awareness and raise funds for all the #homeless youth in the Asbury Park area.
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As we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King today, let's not forget to remember the trials and tribulations our communities still face. Today, let us renew our resolve to create a society where injustice is no more.
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I look forward to serving as the next Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. Succeeding the incredible @SenMTeresaRuiz will not be an easy task but I plan to build on to her incredible tenure in order to stand up for New Jersey’s students.
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Firsts are always amazing for history because it helps kids growing up envision what is possible. @MikieSherrill is the first woman veteran ever to be elected as a Governor in US History. Thats a pretty big deal and cool for every young girl growing up right now #USA #NavyPilot
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Historic selection. As an Indian-American, Senator
@KamalaHarris selection gives me a lot of pride to see her as the Vice Presidential pick. Her experience, resume and background will make her an outstanding Vice President."
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I am happy to announce my bill S2785 has been singed into law today by @GovMurphy. This law creates an Isolation Prevention Project in long-term care facilities that would allow residents to still have in person contact with loved ones and other residents. No more isolation.
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My friend Congresswoman @RepBonnie will go down in New Jersey history as one of the all time legends. She fought tirelessly for her constituents and spoke loudly for our most vulnerable residents. During her career as a state legislator, Assembly Majority Leader, State Democratic Chair and as a member of Congress, she always led with integrity and dedication. Thank you BWC for all you have done to lift so many people up.
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100% agree w/ @MarieBlistan NJ should cancel standardized tests for 2021. Not fair 2 our students or teachers.@NeptuneSchools @CNSchools @EatontownSuper @RedBankSup @MCSupers @APSuperGray @akscelso @FBPSsup @FTS_NDickstein @LBSuptRodriguez @LBpublicschools @WLBSchools @jimstefank
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@RepJoshG has been great and originally made me aware of this @SenatorMenendez and @CoryBooker have also been great on Indian-American issues.
Teaneck Democrats should try to unite folks and elect Democrats instead of targeting and generalizing 1.2 Billion Hindus in the world.
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Trenton too often asks if something can be done. @MikieSherrill will ask when do we get started!
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Wishing you a #HappyNewYear! May you achieve your goals, fulfill your resolutions, and have a wonderful year full of success, joy, and prosperity in 2020.
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I’m a strong believer in our press. But i found certain members of the press writing really inaccurate articles about enthusiasm not based on data but on random people’s thoughts. We saw strange stories how @MikieSherrill didn’t have enthusiasm and anonymous ‘operatives’ criticizing the campaign for not connecting with residents when we can see now that is the furthest from the truth.
Did those reporters go to actual events or just talk to a few grumpy people with ulterior motives. Both candidates had enthusiasm - that was clear for anyone who went to their events. Obviously based on the landslide results, Mikie had a lot more enthusiasm - and that was clear when the vote by mail started coming in every day.
I hope the press in the future will report things like enthusiasm based on data and not random people’s thoughts on the world.
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For too long, pharmaceutical middlemen have squeezed community pharmacies for extra profits, hurting consumers & small businesses alike. That's why our new law will make our system work for patients, not middlemen. senatorgopal.com/gopal_bill_…
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I am disgusted by the hateful and ignorant comments made by the hosts of @nj1015 - AG Grewal is among the best New Jersey has to offer. He is a man of great integrity, intelligence and skill who devotes himself to the betterment of our great state. senatorgopal.com/1015_racist…
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Home grow just makes sense. Let people be. They’re not hurting anyone. And if that helps, especially on the medical side as well, then we should embrace it. #policyprogress #njcannabis
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I join with superintendents across #MonmouthCounty in calling for a plan this September to not have masks mandated for school children. With rates at all-time lows, I have asked @NewJerseyDOE to reverse that policy, and I am hopeful they will in the weeks ahead.
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I am supporting @JoshuaWelle For Congress in New Jersey's 4th Congressional District. If you live in Monmouth, Mercer or Ocean Counties, please consider his candidacy. To Learn more about his candidacy, please visit welleforcongress.com/ #WelleforCongress
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(1/3) Restaurants across New Jersey spent real time, funds, and labor preparing for a safe and responsible indoor reopening, only to find their efforts dismissed.
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Emergency warming shelters save lives. It's time to pass our bill expanding access to homeless shelters in freezing winter conditions. app.com/story/news/local/eme…
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To all who celebrate, a very #MerryChristmas to you and your family! May today be filled with warmth, laughter, and love.
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On #NationalNewJerseyDay, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that Central Jersey does, in fact, exist. #JerseyStrong
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When you have zero ties with communities in Monmouth County, you refuse to debate your opponents & only spew extreme fear-mongering talking points, blocking the folks U say want to represent like @DeirdreLopianPR seems to match up. We have never blocked anyone here & never will.
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Stood with hundreds tonight in #RedBank to stand with #RoeVsWade - Today’s Supreme Court decision is an extremist position that will hurt millions of young women all over the country. We need to organize, mobilize and vote!
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Sending prayers and best wishes for a very quick recovery to our Governor ❤️ nj.com/politics/2020/02/gov-…
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It's been an honor to continue serving our residents in LD11, and I'm so proud of the accomplishments our office has produced in the past year. I look forward to working even harder in 2020!
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Great announcement today for the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at @monmouthu . Great work by everyone to get to this day. This will have a major impact on #MonmouthCounty - for our students and the economy - Project will be 100% local building trades
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Yesterday, the Senate approved our bill standing up against the abuses of pharmaceutical middlemen and standing up for consumers, patients, and the independent community pharmacies that serve them. Thank you to @SenGreenstein for fighting for this important legislation!
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Today, we are recognizing Ms. Twana Richardson, nominated by Mr. Markus Rodriguez, for her exceptional work within the community as an educator, student advisor, and advocate within the Long Branch Public School district
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This series of tweets from @AndyKimNJ is an important lesson to so many in my party. I can’t tell you how often candidates & activists who mean well but assume the worst in folks who they don’t agree with or talk down to them assuming they know better instead of having a convo
If we’re only having comfortable conversations in politics, it means we aren’t talking to all the people we need to be talking to. What comes next will be hard but needed. Here are my lessons learned for having effective “uncomfortable conversations” in district Trump won. THREAD
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We have an amazing group of interns this summer - over 75 students in college and high school! These young men and women have very bright futures!
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We encourage our students to speak out and speak loudly on how they feel. The fact that a handful of parents are trying to silence any student's thoughts and views are disgraceful. This student has every right to speak her mind and how she feels. Period. nj.com/monmouth/2020/06/hs-v…
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One problem with the #StimulusChecks: The income cap completely ignores folks who may have received a greater compensation last year, but are now out-of-work or severely underpaid. With some of the highest costs of living in the US, NJ families deserve a better deal.
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Whether you're red, blue, or neither; whether you're North, South, or Central Jersey - every member of our New Jersey family is in this boat together, and together, we can beat this virus.
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I proudly join Middletown Superintendent Dr. William George in standing behind Middletown High School North senior Jada Tulloch. I see you and I hear you and now all of New Jersey does. You have every right to say how you feel, and no person has any right to to silence you.
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Honored to be your new Senator-Elect. Thank you for your faith and support in me. Won't let you… instagram.com/p/BbTTq1ajteF/
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22 days until Election Day! Thank you to everyone for your continued support of our team #TeamMonmouth #GopalDonlonPeterpaul
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Congratuations Congressman! Look forward to seeing you win in November and restore integrity to this US Senate Seat.
Just saw the news. Thank you for this incredible win! What we achieved over the last 8 months is remarkable. We built a stunningly powerful grassroots movement that took down the unfair ballot line and changed NJ politics forever. Now we are ready to take our movement for change to the US Senate!
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Over 800 supporters tonight including dozens of local GOP officials! Thank you to all of you!
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Sign the petition: Stop the Bear Hunt! senatorgopal.com/bear_hunt_p…
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NJ Dems are fortunate to have people like Matt Rooney around. Thanks to his skill sets, we have the largest majority in the State Assembly since Watergate! Hope he stays around for the 2026 election cycle!
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I have been lobbying the State of New Jersey to end weekly covid testing in schools.
I feel strongly on changing this policy as 1) this variant is different and those who are vaccinated are spreading covid just as much as someone who has had the J&J vaccine over a year ago has
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It's time to take the next step forward in making our state more inclusive and addressing the harassment and misogyny found throughout New Jersey politics wcbs880.radio.com/articles/n…
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Nearly 30 years ago, I stepped into my kindergarten classroom for the very first time. Thank you to every teacher who worked hard to give me and my classmates the best education they could, and to every educator who continues to support our students today.
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Over 300 people came out to #AsburyPark tonight to meet @PiperPerabo rally support for @TeamMonmouth - So many Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Law Enforcement and first time voters attended…as well as many who never attended a political event before. Thank you Piper! #Vote
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Proud to share that the bill I worked on with @bobsingernj is now law, allowing NJ residents to purchase "Support Recovery" license plates to raise awareness of opioid addiction, with all funds going toward sober housing for rehabilitated individuals.
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Education shouldn't be a zero-sum game. These critical reforms would make sure that no student’s education suffers as we work to balance the needs of all New Jersey students. senatorgopal.com/_support_ou…
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Elective surgeries are critical for alleviating pain and addressing debilitating medical conditions before it's too late. I'm proud to join @senatortesta in sponsoring a bipartisan bill keeping these procedures available in NJ during this pandemic. capemaycountyherald.com/news…
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Two Republican Senators should be commended today for breaking party lines to do the right thing and putting their country first. Thank you
@declanoscanlon and @ChrisBrownNJ
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Congratulations to newly elected County Chairwoman @DyeseDavis and Vice-Chairwoman Deana Gunn. Well deserved!
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Deepest condolences to my colleague @declanoscanlon on the loss of his father. Watching Declan’s picture on FB over the years of him & his dad showed us all a great example of love and respect. I am sure his dad was proud of him each and every day. Love & prayers to their family.
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Wishing you and your families a very happy #Hanukkah full of light, peace, and love. May you have a blessed and bright Festival of Lights!
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Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I got the best birthday gift from my 9 month old daughter and my amazing wife ❤️
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Congratulations to @LBpublicschools / @Msalvatore2012 and @RedBankSup on this achievement! Thank you for your outstanding efforts to help your students reach their full potential. nj.com/education/2019/08/nj-…
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First Senate Education Committee Meeting today! Together, we will do a lot of good things for New Jersey’s children, parents and educators!
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Happy to announce that my resolution designating March 9 as "COVID-19 Heroes Day" has been signed into law by @GovMurphy today. This is a way of saying thank you to those who have gone well beyond the call of duty, especially during the darkest days of COVID-19.
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Thank you to all who support this legislation. Parents should be informed at the first offense if a minor is caught with marijuana or alcohol and my colleagues and I will be introducing a bill to amend the law as it currently stands.
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Honored to be sworn into NJ Senate instagram.com/p/BdwfPQPj8IO/
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Thousands marched today in Red Bank, Asbury Park and across the country. So proud to stand with them. #StopGunViolence
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I was honored to voice my support of Dr. Lamont Repollet - who was nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy for the position of New Jersey’s Commissioner of Education - during his confirmation hearing today.
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You know we are doing things right when the far left and far right get both want to spread conspiracy theories. I missed committee because I was sick yesterday - as many parents know - it happens when school starts.
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If you have a mental health challenge, you deserve to get help. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's come together to lift the stigma on mental illness and to make sure everyone can get the treatment they need.
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Thank you to Superintendent Tomazic for showing @NJSenatePres Steve Sweeney and I all the good things going on at Park Avenue Elementary School.
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Many residents of Ocean Grove have reached out to me concerned about the OG CMA's potential construction of a cross-shaped pier. I am strongly urging the CMA to meet with residents, hear their concerns, & construct a pier that will be inclusive of all residents of OG and Nep Twp.
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Monmouth is clearly Central Jersey
State tourism officials would have to promote Central Jersey under a new bill, which defines Central Jersey's boundaries as "minimally including Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties."
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Proud to sponsor this bill with @RajMukherji - Thank you @chelseahandler @StevieVanZandt and the other NJ natives for speaking out on this animal rights issue!
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Hanging with my crew in #AsburyPark @DrLRepollet and @APSuperGray - Hope everyone has a great weekend
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Congratulations to @rbmsROCKETS Class of 2022! Great to address this incredible group of graduates! @RedBankSup @rbbef @DreamBigRB @fowlercounselor @RBMSMaiello @RBMSCoco @RBMSCoco @wardsrbms
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The rain couldn’t dampen our fun at the Asbury Park Toy Drive’s Back To School Fundraiser in Asbury Park! I had a great time volunteering in the dunk tank and supporting this incredible cause.
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I was pleased to join @declanoscanlon in supporting the swearing in of newly appointed Superior Court Judge Christie Bevacqua. The judge is a registered Rep and I am a registered Dem. I judged her on qualifications & that should be how government works. People before politics!
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Thank you Carton Brewing for giving us a tour of your facility today. It has been a pleasure working with our local breweries to ensure this growing industry is fully supported.
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Hoping everyone has a safe and healthy 2021. Optimistic and hopeful for all of us. Hopefully a year from now we are back in a world that looks similar to this time last year. #GoodRiddance2020
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Look forward to being on CNBC at 7pm on Shephard Smith’s program to discuss mental health in our schools. Tune in!
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Big opportunity for NJ Democrats to support @RajMukherji for the newly vacant 32nd District seat! With a significant AAPI population in the district, there is no one better to be the next Senator than Asm. Mukherji. Can’t wait to help every way for NJ to make history with Raj!
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If someone wants to own a firearm, they should pass a vigorous background check and training course and get a license for that weapon. Thank you to @MomsDemand of NJ for inviting me to speak about these common-sense reforms as we fight back against gun violence.
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