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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Mar 3, 2025

In-person work makes us all stronger — period.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 3, 2025

He’s had four years to plan his first six months in office. And it has been a very successful first two months for sure.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Mar 3, 2025

Our veterans risked everything for America—now they come home to be told by those who've given nothing for this country that they're 'not fit.' They're more than fit to serve.

newsweek.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 3, 2025

The report that I've received so far, there have been no buildings lost and no lives lost. It was a great performance.

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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Mar 3, 2025

I think that’s the kind of ad that works once. I don’t think it’ll work again.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I think we keep looking for this charismatic leader that was going to rise and lead us out of this.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Mar 2, 2025

Our city is in crisis. That’s why I am running to be Mayor of New York City. We need government to work. We need effective leadership.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

If I think I could offer something...I would certainly consider that.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I'll do whatever it takes. I certainly wouldn't be arrogant enough to think that it needs to be me.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I still struggle with it. It was my job to get this one.

cbsnews.com
Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I don't think you should have ambition. I think you should have a desire to do it if you're asked to serve.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Mar 2, 2025

Let’s give it time to see really what materializes before we run through the streets with our hair on fire.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I'd rather 'eat glass' than return to Congress.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I didn't prepare my life to be in these jobs, but my life prepared me well.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Mar 2, 2025

I cannot think of a rational argument for pulling our support from Ukraine.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 2, 2025

I think, as a party, we just need to do a better job of connecting.

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