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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Aug 8, 2025

The desperate and irresponsible release of the partisan House Intelligence report puts at risk some of the most sensitive sources and methods our Intelligence Community uses to spy on Russia and keep Americans safe.

breitbart.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Aug 8, 2025

It’s always the liberals and the extremists who do that.

nypost.com
Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Aug 8, 2025

I know, personally, he doesn’t want to fight with me. Personally, I don’t want to fight with him, right? So I don’t think he’s going to be eager to create a conflict.

thenation.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 8, 2025

We are talking about emergency measures to respond to what's happening in Texas – and we will nullify what happens in Texas.

cbsnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Aug 8, 2025

If they wanted to criticize my job, go ahead and do that, but clearly they can’t, they just pick something petty like that.

nypost.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Aug 8, 2025

We are in the process ... of searching for, preparing to arrest, Democrats who may be in Texas, may be elsewhere.

nbcnews.com
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Aug 8, 2025

Your country is calling you to serve at ICE. In the wake of the Biden administration’s failed immigration policies, your country needs dedicated men and women of ICE to get the worst of the worst criminals out of our country.

nbcnews.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Aug 8, 2025

Democrats act like they’re not going to come back as long as this is an issue

nbcnews.com
Greg Gianforte
@greggianforte· Republican · MT· Aug 8, 2025

The Anaconda shooter Michael Brown has been apprehended. Incredible response from law enforcement officers across Montana. Thank you to all partners for your commitment to the search.

cbsnews.com
Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2025

Donald Trump, Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton have left us no choice.

breitbart.com
Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2025

I can tell you that governors I know – maybe with the exception of this person in Texas, evidently – we want our constituents represented.

breitbart.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 7, 2025

They want to steal five seats? We’ll match and secure more—and turn the tables on their entire strategy.

thedailybeast.com
Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Aug 7, 2025

We want the voices heard, whether you vote for me or not. I want your votes to count.

breitbart.com
Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2025

But also at the same time, I would try to work with the president where we could. He’s the president. We need the federal government – there’s a lot of good things he can do for the city.

nypost.com
Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2025

There is no tonal shift between the primary and the general. I’m not trying to get Republican votes; those are going to Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa.

nypost.com
Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2025

My knowledge gives me an ability to be in a formidable position as an opponent for the president.

nypost.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 7, 2025

If Texas wants to rig the maps, California will make sure they pay a price.

thedailybeast.com
Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2025

I’ve never spoken to him about the mayor’s race.

nypost.com