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Peggy Flanagan
@peggyflanagan· MN· Oct 8, 2026

These MAGA folks are either afraid of Donald Trump or proud to stand with him. The result is the same: that they do whatever he wants them to do.

minnesotareformer.com
Peggy Flanagan
@peggyflanagan· MN· Oct 8, 2026

The rich keep getting richer, while the rest of us are told to settle for less, to stay quiet, and to accept scraps. That’s Donald Trump’s America.

minnesotareformer.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2026

We expect federal authorities to provide a full and transparent accounting of the circumstances surrounding this incident.

theintercept.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2026

As New York State’s 57th Governor, I look forward to working together to rebuild our communities and continue to move our great state forward.

dailycaller.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Oct 8, 2026

CurTec’s decision to expand in Oconee County further strengthens its commitment to South Carolina. We are proud to see the company continue investing in our state, creating 10 new jobs and strengthening our manufacturing workforce.

governor.sc.gov
Sabina Matos
@sabinamatos· RI· Oct 7, 2026

But this one made it worse because he decided to give a big tax break to the rich people, to his friends.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Ghazala Hashmi
@ghazalahashmi· VA· Oct 7, 2026

The public wanted assurances that this most essential public good will remain safe, and will remain reliable.

virginiamercury.com
Ghazala Hashmi
@ghazalahashmi· VA· Oct 7, 2026

I’ve concluded that the proposed takeover of Dominion Energy with NextEra is not in the best interest of Virginians.

virginiamercury.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Oct 7, 2026

South Carolina continues to strengthen our manufacturing footprint, giving companies like Re:Build the confidence to expand here. We are proud to support the company’s ongoing success and look forward to the impact these 150 new jobs will…

governor.sc.gov
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 7, 2026

The SILENCE from JD Vance and Marco Rubio today is deafening.

huffpost.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 7, 2026

I am directing the State Threat Assessment Center to actively monitor the situation in the event that foreign actors interpret the President’s remarks as an invitation to target California.

huffpost.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 7, 2026

Gavin Newsom, the state’s governor, called the remarks “dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs.”

theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 7, 2026

Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous – if not treasonous – putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs.

theguardian.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2026

“The MMR [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine is the only reliable way to prevent measles.”

dailycaller.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2026

“No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease. That is why I have taken steps to increase the number of health professionals who can vaccinate and test.

dailycaller.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2026

“After reviewing the latest data on measles cases in New York State, I am declaring a State Disaster Emergency to strengthen our ongoing efforts to confront this disease,”

dailycaller.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 6, 2026

Let’s be clear: The President is advocating for an attack on 10+ million U.S. residents in two of America’s largest cities. This is not normal. None of this is.

theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 6, 2026

After sending the National Guard and Marines to occupy California, Donald Trump is now saying our foreign enemies should ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego. He is deranged and dangerous.

theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 4, 2026

We may not be able to dictate federal immigration policy, but we can make clear that activities taking place in California will be subject to California law.

foxnews.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 4, 2026

We’re also banning the Orwellian practice of using shock gloves in enforcement activity as well as further protecting access to our court system.

foxnews.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 4, 2026

If we can’t kick out private facilities, we’ll go after their profits.

foxnews.com