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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Nov 5, 2026Verified

Together we have affirmed that our task is not just to contain one president’s wickedness but to heal the brokenness beneath, that this moment is an opening not for restoration but for reformation.

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John E. Sununu
@johnesununu· NH· Nov 5, 2026Verified

I’ll focus on the right issues. I’ll stand up to my party and the president when it’s right for New Hampshire, and I’ll get things done.

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John E. Sununu
@johnesununu· NH· Nov 5, 2026Verified

Chris Pappas talks about all the things he wants to do and wants to accomplish, but he’s been there for eight years and he hasn’t gotten the job done.

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Roger Marshall
@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Nov 5, 2026

“He pushes drag shows for kids … is that grooming? Yeah, he probably is grooming.”

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Roger Marshall
@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Nov 5, 2026

“We occasionally handed some accounts over to a collection agency, just like nearly every private medical practice does.”

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026Verified

And we have five words to the American people: Relief is on the way.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Nov 5, 2026

The American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption and incompetence of the failed lame-duck President Donald J. Trump.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Nov 5, 2026

This moment is not for restoration, but for reformation.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Nov 5, 2026

The titans of Silicon Valley dig bunkers for themselves and warn that the artificial intelligence they’re creating risks human extinction.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Nov 5, 2026

The top issue, cost of living, is very real. Too many in politics dismissed it.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026

Americans have never lost faith that they can change this country with their vote. The onus is now on us to prove them right.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026

Elections have always been the strongest lever Americans have to counter a wannabe king, so long as Americans are willing to use it. Yesterday, America did.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026

They entrusted us with the majority to do what they, the American people, want. Republicans received that opportunity two years ago and completely squandered it.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026

Many of the folks who voted for us yesterday, of course, are still skeptical. That's OK. These voters did not give us the majority so we can do whatever we want.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Nov 5, 2026

OK, again, to repeat the answer, the issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader. But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 5, 2026

Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 5, 2026

Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Nov 5, 2026

It is dark right now, but it is always darkest before the dawn, and morning is coming.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Nov 5, 2026

But hear me now: we will bring Texas back.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Nov 5, 2026

Understandably, people were pissed off, and elected Republicans didn't do enough to address their very real pain.

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