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Hillary Clinton
@hillaryclinton· Democratic · NY· Jul 22, 2024

She represents a fresh start for American politics. She could offer a hopeful, unifying vision. She has a talented, experienced and ready to be president. And I know she can defeat Donald Trump.

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Hillary Clinton
@hillaryclinton· Democratic · NY· Jul 22, 2024

I know a thing or two about how hard it can be for strong women candidates to fight through the sexism and double standards of American politics. I've been called a witch, a 'nasty woman' and much worse. I was even burned in effigy.

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Joe Biden
@joebiden· Democratic · DE· Jul 21, 2024

I want to say to the team, embrace her. She's the best. I wanted to call everybody, everybody on this effort. I know yesterday's news is surprising and it's hard for you to hear. But it was the right thing to do.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 21, 2024

Life expectancy for working class people is 10 years shorter than it is for the rich.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 21, 2024

I will do everything I can to make sure that Trump is defeated and that she is elected.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 21, 2024

Look, at a time when we are moving toward an oligarchic society where a small number of billionaires exercise incredible power over our economic and political systems, I want a ticket which is prepared to stand up and fight for working…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 21, 2024

I believe that Kamala Harris is going to be the next president of the United States and I think, Anderson, she has a chance to win this election big.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

It is so good to hear our president's voice. Joe, I know you're still on the call and we've been talking every day. We love Joe and Jill. We really do. They truly are like family to us.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

I love Joe Biden. I love Joe Biden and I know we all do when we have so many darn good reasons for loving Joe Biden.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

He and his extreme Project 2025 will weaken the middle class and bring us backward.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

This campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. There is more to this campaign than that. Our campaign has always been about two different versions of what we see as the future of our country -- two different visions for the future…

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

All of this is to say building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

When Congress passes a law to restore reproductive freedoms, as president of the United States, I will sign it into law.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

We will work to pass universal background checks, red flag laws, and an assault weapons ban.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

We have 106 days until Election Day. And in that time we have some hard work to do.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 21, 2024

I love Joe Biden. I love Joe Biden, and I know we all do, and we have so many darn good reasons for loving Joe Biden. And I have full faith that this team is the team will be the reason we win in November.

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