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Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jul 28, 2026

Haiti is hell today. So you'd be sending people … back to hell.

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Bill Lee
@billlee· Republican · TN· Jul 27, 2026

Tennessee has shown we can lead the nation in innovation while protecting hardworking families from higher utility bills, & we’re grateful for your leadership to advance policies that strengthen our economy & secure America’s future.

tennesseelookout.com
Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jul 27, 2026

This action restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed.

floridaphoenix.com
Patrick Morrisey
@patrickmorrisey· WV· Jul 27, 2026

The allegations against Delegate Pritt are truly heinous at a level that’s hard to imagine. If even slightly true, they should disqualify him from ever being around kids again. No person who did such things should be in public office or…

westvirginiawatch.com
Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· Jul 27, 2026

The state is working closely with local officials to get residents the help they need.

sourcenm.com
Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Jul 27, 2026

Before reintroducing the legislation, my administration is going to continue meeting with all parties to determine the best path forward to an agreement.

alaskabeacon.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 27, 2026

The president likes big projects, big projects that he can take credit for that make a difference.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jul 27, 2026

I will vote to stay in session unless we have passed the SAVE America Act.

dailymontanan.com
Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Jul 27, 2026

I stand with @basedmikelee. I will vote to stay in session unless we have passed the SAVE America Act. The American people expect us to deliver. They deserve secure elections.

dailycaller.com
Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jul 27, 2026

The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jul 27, 2026

They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jul 27, 2026

The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to your name and speak to the other side.

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Jim Pillen
@jimpillen· Republican · NE· Jul 27, 2026

Next time there’s a balloon floating across the country and nobody can identify its source, and it’s over Nebraska space, we’re going to make sure it doesn’t get out of the state. We’ll bring it down.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 27, 2026

“Access to nutritious meals is essential to supporting children’s health, well-being, and success,” Governor Lamont said.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 27, 2026

This academy removes barriers, creates new opportunities, and helps build the strong special education workforce our students deserve.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 27, 2026

My administration will continue to monitor this fast-moving legal situation closely and will keep employers and affected residents informed as we learn more.

portal.ct.gov
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 27, 2026

This is a pivotal moment in the Ukrainian people’s fight to protect their freedom.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 27, 2026

We can’t fight back against the chaos and division and political gamesmanship that have consumed our country for too long.

thebulwark.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 27, 2026

We can’t fight back against tariffs, against skyrocketing gas and grocery prices.

thebulwark.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 27, 2026

We don’t hold this seat, we can’t fight back against Medicaid cuts.

thebulwark.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 27, 2026

Democrats cannot take back the Senate without winning the state of Michigan.

thebulwark.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jul 27, 2026

This law puts New Jersey shoppers first by protecting their privacy and ensuring fairness in pricing.

theguardian.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jul 27, 2026

If businesses want to compete, they should do so by offering better prices, not by finding new ways to squeeze shoppers.

theguardian.com