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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 6, 2026

So that’s why service matters. That’s why service mattered in the past. That’s why service matters in the present. That’s why service matters in the future.

nga.org
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 6, 2026

What this organization does, and what this gathering does, is this: is that here in Oklahoma, and here with the NGA, we are showing that there is, in fact, a different and a better way.

nga.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

Congress cannot afford to commit to another massive military boondoggle that will only succeed in filling the coffers of the military-industrial complex.

commondreams.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

While we continue to see too many Pentagon programs burdened by cost overruns, delays, and unrealistic promises that fail to meet reality, Congress cannot afford to commit to another massive military boondoggle that will only succeed in…

commondreams.org
Jared Huffman
@jaredhuffman· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

Trump is running the most corrupt presidency in American history, and he's working overtime to make sure no one is left to hold him accountable," said Huffman. "He fired the real watchdogs, tried to gut their budgets, and now he's stuffing…

commondreams.org
Jared Huffman
@jaredhuffman· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

Dennis Kirk is a fake and fraudulent watchdog," said Huffman. "Everyone should have their eyes wide open. Each and every thing this political puppet does will be in service of Donald Trump.

commondreams.org
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.

commondreams.org
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 6, 2026

At a time when families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, healthcare, and childcare, Congress cannot throw hundreds of billions of dollars at Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet.’

commondreams.org
Jared Huffman
@jaredhuffman· Democratic · CA· Aug 6, 2026

Trump is running the most corrupt presidency in American history, and he's working overtime to make sure no one is left to hold him accountable.

commondreams.org
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
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
@robertfkennedyjr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 2026

She brings exceptional dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and strategic leadership to every policy she touches, turning our vision into meaningful results for the American people.

theatlantic.com
Jon Tester
@jontester· Democratic · MT· Aug 6, 2026

During my last two races the democratic Party was poison in my attempts to get re-elected.

theatlantic.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Aug 6, 2026

I can’t ever turn my back to Israel after where it’s at.

huffpost.com
Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 6, 2026

Both candidates ran strong campaigns focused on improving the lives of all Michiganders. But now it’s time to come together as a party and rally around our nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, to make sure Mike Rogers never sees the floor of the US…

theguardian.com
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 2026

Democrats are united by a common purpose: putting a check on Donald Trump by defeating his Republican enablers and taking back the Senate.

theguardian.com
Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 6, 2026

Settlers can use violent and deadly force with impunity against Palestinians and Americans while seizing land … and no one will face consequences.

theguardian.com