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John Bel Edwards
@johnbeledwards· Democratic · LA· Mar 2, 2025

We are patrolling, and there will be consequences for breaches of the law.

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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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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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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 2, 2025

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency.

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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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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 2, 2025

This State of Emergency ensures that our first responders, who are working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need.

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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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Phil Scott
@philscott· Republican · VT· Mar 2, 2025

I hope Vermonters remember the Vice President is here on a family trip with his young children and, while we may not always agree, we should be respectful.

newsweek.com
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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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Mar 2, 2025

I know what needs to be done and I know how to do it, and I will give it my all to get the job done — and it will get done.

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

I worry about people who have ambition for elected office. I don't think you should have ambition.

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

I think right now, we'll get through this legislative session and I think if you see numbers like this, and you see the public being there, and I feel like I'm able to do the job, I think I would look at it.

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

An old White guy who ran for vice president, you'll land on your feet pretty well. But I still struggle with it.

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

Did I make mistakes, some painfully? Definitely, and I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for it.

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

The city just feels threatening, out of control, and in crisis.

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

But I worry about people who have ambition for elected office. I don't think you should have ambition.

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