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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 13, 2025

With their return and a permanent ceasefire, I’m hopeful that vital aid will soon reach families suffering in Gaza and that today marks the beginning of a new chapter of lasting peace and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 10, 2025

Where the hell is the Democratic party? Where’s our equivalent of Turning Point USA? Nowhere to be found.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 10, 2025

I’m not afraid to go — I’m punching Joe Rogan, that son of a bitch is not used to that.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 10, 2025

Joe, why won’t you have me on the show?

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 9, 2025

I will continue to be dismissive of outrageous claims like those. I will always support the outcomes of elections. That’s what our country has been founded on over the last 250 years.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Oct 9, 2025

I think the whole point of having a Nobel Peace Prize is for ending wars and promoting peace.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 9, 2025

What we’re seeing today is nothing less than the weaponization of the Justice Department to punish those who hold the powerful accountable.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 9, 2025

This first-in-the-nation law builds on that work to make sure every California student has access to healthy, delicious meals that help them thrive.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 9, 2025

California has never waited for Washington or anyone else to lead on kids’ health — we’ve been out front for years, removing harmful additives and improving school nutrition.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 8, 2025

Now everyone’s jumping over each other — Louisiana, all these conservative states — trying to get in on this, which is sort of interesting and I think wonderful at the same time.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 8, 2025

No one understood it when we started talking about Skittles. Somehow everyone got upset and offended.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 8, 2025

It’s a movement that should unite all of us, regardless of political stripes.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2025

Crime can not go up under the next administration, it just can’t.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2025

I believe that we need to have a strong police commissioner, No. 1. I have highly recommended that he retain Jessica Tisch.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2025

As it comes to specific proposals on any restructuring that’s necessary, we’ll talk about it.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 7, 2025

Thanks, @realDonaldTrump! Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15pm to 10pm today because of YOUR government shutdown.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 6, 2025

After a federal court blocked his attempt to federalize the Oregon National Guard, Donald Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 5, 2025

Unfortunately, the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have made Long Island drivers the latest victims in their never-ending campaign to make our air dirtier, and our traffic worse.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 5, 2025

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 3, 2025

Our office is coordinating in real time with local and state agencies to protect the surrounding community and ensure public safety.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 3, 2025

I’m glad President Trump heard our call and reversed course, ensuring our state has the resources necessary to support law enforcement and keep our families safe.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 3, 2025

From the moment these devastating cuts were announced, I made it clear that New York would not stand by while our law enforcement and counterterrorism operations were defunded.

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