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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 8, 2026

Doing so would provide immediate protection while allowing families, employers and communities the certainty they need.

haitiantimes.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 8, 2026

The President should exercise his authority to benefit all New Yorkers and protect our economy and provide certainty for employers and communities.

haitiantimes.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 8, 2026

The City of New York was forced by federal law, as recently decided by the Supreme Court, to review the work authorization of Haitian TPS holders.

haitiantimes.com
Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Aug 7, 2026

The vast majority of people understand that it makes no sense to say that we can’t have good roads and and great hospitals in rural places and we can’t have fully funded public schools at the exact same moment when the wealthiest people in…

michiganadvance.com
Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Aug 7, 2026

Hospitals are closing, people are losing their healthcare, and Medicaid decisions being made in Lansing will help decide whether we can do something about that.

michiganadvance.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2026

The conversations I've been having with the governor and with my team are about the here and now and there will always be time for the conversations that come after that.

foxnews.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 7, 2026

This weekend, the team at OnPoint NYC kept their doors open 24/7 so vulnerable New Yorkers had somewhere safe to go.

cbsnews.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 2026

I think it shows you how deeply out of touch the Republican Party is with the concerns of working-class Americans.

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 2026

If those simple commitments and beliefs are what drive Rep. Johnson to these kinds of conclusions, I think it shows you how deeply out of touch the Republican Party is with the concerns of working-class Americans.

commondreams.org
Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Aug 5, 2026

He is, if not single-handedly responsible, certainly the person most responsible for EV excellence on American soil. And he’s saying, what the fuck? And I don’t blame him for that.

dailycaller.com
Craig Greenberg
@craiggreenberg· KY· Aug 4, 2026

I believe it’s critical that once we get through this public hearing process, which is continuing, that we approve these proposed data center regulations.

kentuckylantern.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 4, 2026

This is a program for New Yorkers to be able to put food on the table, not a program for people to be able to make a quick buck through reselling.

foxnews.com
Eric Johnson
@ericjohnson· TX· Aug 4, 2026

I really do believe that we represent the future of capitalism in this country, and we are a sanctuary city from socialism.

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Eric Johnson
@ericjohnson· TX· Aug 4, 2026

We don't vilify corporations down here. We view them as partners, and we view them as job creators that we want to support.

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Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 3, 2026

New Yorkers will soon enjoy a 30 percent discount on their meat, seafood, milk, and bread — so long as they shop at a city-owned store.

vox.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 3, 2026

This pied-à-terre tax is specifically designed for the richest of the rich, those who store their wealth in New York City real estate but don't actually live here," Mamdani claimed in the April 2026 video.

reason.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 2, 2026

California has chosen a different path – one that rewards work, grows the economy and puts working families first. We believe if you work hard, you deserve a decent paycheck. They think $7.25 an hour is enough. We don’t.

theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 2, 2026

For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts to raise the federal minimum wage while handing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations.

theguardian.com
Zohran Mamdani
@zohranmamdani· Democratic · NY· Aug 1, 2026

Sergeant Rampersad had tomorrows waiting for her: birthdays, ordinary mornings, evenings spent with her loved ones.

dailycaller.com
Katie Wilson
@katiewilson· WA· Aug 1, 2026

I will be looking for someone who can be an effective leader of our police department, from top to bottom.

foxnews.com
Katie Wilson
@katiewilson· WA· Aug 1, 2026

I share Chief Barnes' hope that we can return our focus to addressing youth gun violence and ensuring that every family can feel safe in their neighborhood and across the city.

foxnews.com
Katie Wilson
@katiewilson· WA· Aug 1, 2026

I chose Andre Sayles because he has done this job before and can hit the ground running.

foxnews.com