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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 29, 2025

California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 29, 2025

does not want military troops and that public safety will be handled by local law enforcement

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 28, 2025

I was very heartened that the President said that, and you're right. I support what the United States voted for in the UN in 1947 a state of Israel and a state of Palestine.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2025

I’m gonna punch these sons of bitches in the mouth.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 28, 2025

When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in very plain language that there is no insurrection or a threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state, despite this, and…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 28, 2025

It would be a big mistake for the Prime Minister Netanyahu to look at all of these nations that have been allies, saying you need to change course, and for him to just pull his head in the shell and turn inward and continue to isolate…

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Sep 28, 2025

Sacred places of worship should never fear violence in America. I am praying for the victims of this heinous attack and their families.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Sep 28, 2025

My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community. Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 28, 2025

The only thing about the president's threat to fire more people is, he's already doing it.

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Kathleen Hochul
@kathleenhochul· Democratic · NY· Sep 28, 2025

We have connected more New Yorkers to mental health services and supportive housing. We’ve driven down crime in our subways and gotten illegal guns off the streets.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 28, 2025

We are really worried about it, Margaret.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 28, 2025

We are going to fight back, and we’re going to punch this bully in the mouth.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Sep 28, 2025

We face destructive extremist forces that would devastate our city through incompetence or ignorance, but it is not too late to stop them.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Sep 28, 2025

The choice Mayor Adams made today was not an easy one, but I believe he is sincere in putting the well-being of New York City ahead of personal ambition.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Sep 28, 2025

Whatever differences we may have, Eric Adams’ story is undeniably one of resilience — a testament to the spirit of this city.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 27, 2025

There is no insurrection, there is no threat to national security and there is no need for military troops in our major city.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Sep 27, 2025

Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community he has posted on social media and I conveyed that directly to him.

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