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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2025

It was for a simple reason: To say hello to a friend and learn from a friend and build a relationship with friendship that would not allow our oceans or seas to divide us.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 8, 2025

There was much speculation about why I was here and what we were doing here.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 8, 2025

This president is unstable, unhinged, a double-minded individual that quite frankly is a threat to our democracy, and it's certainly not the first time that Donald Trump has called for the arresting of a Black man unjustly. I'm not going…

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Rudy Giuliani
@rudygiuliani· Republican · NY· Oct 7, 2025

You better get on your knees and apologize for calling them racists! You bum.

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Rudy Giuliani
@rudygiuliani· Republican · NY· Oct 7, 2025

The guy who passed these laws is Andrew Cuomo.

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Rudy Giuliani
@rudygiuliani· Republican · NY· Oct 7, 2025

Here’s my choice: 100 percent Curtis Sliwa.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 7, 2025

There is a process that the National Guard goes through before they're actually released into the streets of Chicago or anywhere.

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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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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

We also recognize the contributions of our indigenous community and are proud to establish a new special grant program for cultural programs and art projects representing that community.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

As mayor of the city with one of the largest Italian populations in the world, I am proud that we celebrate Italian-American heritage, today and every day.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

The beauty of New York City is that we celebrate and respect all our diverse communities and cultural heritage.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

A true New York legend. He gave the city lox, love, and a place to argue over babka. Zabar’s isn’t just a store, it’s a slice of NYC soul. May his memory be a blessing.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

I am praying for the return of all the hostages and the dismantling of Hamas and the end of violence in the region.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2025

New York City belongs to the people that was here and made New York City what it is.

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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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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 6, 2025

We will not tolerate ICE agents violating our residents’ constitutional rights nor will we allow the federal government to disregard our local authority.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2025

Here in New York, this is Albania of America right here.

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Eric Adams
@ericadams· Democratic · NY· Oct 6, 2025

I’ve accomplished so many things, but what I have not accomplished — and I’m jealous of my son, he went to Albania and he performed there.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 5, 2025

They’re dangerous and reckless. It’s antithetical to who we are as a nation.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 5, 2025

The Trump administration they are completely delusional right now, and what they are promulgating in this particular moment are not just unconstitutional measures.

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Brandon Johnson
@brandonjohnson· Democratic · IL· Oct 5, 2025

First of all, she has no idea what she’s talking about.

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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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