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Michelle Wu
@michellewu· Democratic · MA· Aug 25, 2026

Today, I ask you to join us: Reject any proposition by ICE to facilitate an attack on the people of Boston.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 25, 2026

Any long-term solution must share responsibility fairly across all seven states in recognition of the new reality of the Colorado River.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 25, 2026

This is a necessary step to protect a river that 40 million Americans depend on, at a time when climate change is driving a regional water crisis that makes every drop of water count.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 24, 2026

Our closest ally. Our critical trade partner. And Trump is hitting Canada with 50% tariffs. What the actual f— are we doing?

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 24, 2026

Mamdani has defended the tax as a fair way to generate $500m in annual revenue in a city with vast socioeconomic inequality.

bbc.co.uk
Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Aug 24, 2026

His speech was what you talk about at the kitchen table. How America is going to survive all of this?

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Aug 24, 2026

There is no such thing as again in real life. The only way out is through.

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 23, 2026

This is what ‘family values’ and being pro-life actually look like: supporting parents, not forcing women to give birth.

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Aug 23, 2026

Any bad faith attempts to influence elections should be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 21, 2026

California will continue to fight back against attempts to interfere with our sovereign authority.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 21, 2026

Trump’s moves in the Middle East had caused gas prices to surge and that he was using this crisis of his own making to attempt what he’s wanted to do for years: open California’s coast for his oil industry friends so they can poison our…

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 21, 2026

I had a candid and productive conversation with rabbis representing a wide swath of New York’s Jewish communities and affiliations, and I appreciated hearing from them.

washingtonexaminer.com
Andre Dickens
@andredickens· GA· Aug 21, 2026

I’m ready for Democratic leadership that understands what every Democratic voter already knows: that this is a moment that demands we run toward battles and into the fight.

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Andre Dickens
@andredickens· GA· Aug 21, 2026

But instead they are running scared and retreat to their safe spaces.

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Andre Dickens
@andredickens· GA· Aug 21, 2026

This was an opportunity for Ken Martin and the DNC leadership to show they have a thoughtful plan for the party and know how to win the White House in 2028.

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Andre Dickens
@andredickens· GA· Aug 21, 2026

At a time when Trump and the Supreme Court are minimizing Black electoral power we need a party that would come to Atlanta and galvanize the Southeast for 2028 and beyond.

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Andre Dickens
@andredickens· GA· Aug 21, 2026

They are afraid to leave their comfort zone and blind to the fact that the South is the answer.

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 21, 2026

The alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack the New York State Capitol and kill elected officials and others is deeply alarming. I am grateful to our federal and state law enforcement authorities for their vigilance and work to keep New…

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 20, 2026

No family should have to choose between staying in the city they love and affording care for their child. This is another step toward making affordable child care something every New York family can count on.

dailycaller.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 20, 2026

As part of our promise to deliver universal child care, we are eliminating these fees for families receiving child care assistance across the city.

dailycaller.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 20, 2026

Free and accessible child care doesn’t just make our city more affordable — it gives NYC parents time back to rest, recharge, or simply enjoy a night out.

dailycaller.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 20, 2026

Making New York City more affordable isn't just about lowering costs," he added, "it's about giving people back their time.

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