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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· Feb 23, 2025

The Democrats’ platform calls for raising the federal minimum wage to $15.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Feb 23, 2025

We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60 percent.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· Feb 23, 2025

If Democrats want to show the American people they’re listening, I know where they can start: One issue that was rarely mentioned during the campaign was the fight to raise the minimum wage.

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Martin O'Malley
@martinomalley· Feb 23, 2025

At this rate, they [DOGE] will break it. And they will break it fast, and there will be an interruption of benefits.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· Feb 23, 2025

These are the kinds of kitchen table issues that should be the main focus of any Democratic campaign.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Feb 23, 2025

Taxing land/property is the more oppressive and ineffective form of taxation.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 23, 2025

Mark my words: there will not be a single penny spent that goes against the interest and safety of the American people.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 23, 2025

The project is ready to 'finally' begin laying track.

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Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Feb 23, 2025

I understand, and I actually have extraordinary empathy, for the fact that there are many workers In Virginia today from our federal workforce who are experiencing real concerns.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 23, 2025

Yes, sir, I will thank you for closing the border.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Feb 23, 2025

After months of headlines followed by disappointing (National Assessment of Educational Progress) scores this month, it’s clear that our education infrastructure has fallen prey to needless political drama.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· Feb 23, 2025

On the federal level, the minimum wage is only $7.25. That amounts to just $15,000 annually. You can’t live on that.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Feb 23, 2025

If we want to be the best state for business, we need to make sure our kids have a path to success. It’s time for some fresh eyes and a renewed focus on our top ten goals.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Feb 23, 2025

Our focus must be on advancing innovation to improve energy and critical minerals identification, permitting, leasing, development, production, transportation, refining, distribution, exporting, and generation capacity of the United States…

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Feb 23, 2025

By removing such regulations, America's natural resources can be unleashed to restore American prosperity.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Feb 23, 2025

They are targeting criminals & illegal immigrants. I have worked with Tom Homan on this for months.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Feb 23, 2025

I think the governor's race in Virginia in November 2025 will be the first bellwether test of a Democratic comeback.

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