
We can't have policies that let people fall into poverty. We need to lift them up.
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We can't have policies that let people fall into poverty. We need to lift them up.

Let’s be clear, the stakes in this election couldn’t be higher. The choices we make in November will shape the future of this country for generations to come.

This is the most consequential election of our lifetime, and we must fight for the soul of our nation.

We will not sit back and allow our freedoms to be eroded. We must fight for the soul of this nation, and I am ready to lead that fight.

Kamala Harris has been able to show people that it's okay to laugh in politics, it's okay to really bring back joy that I think that we need to see right now and something that's sometimes can be so dark.

Our democracy is strong, but it requires all of us to stand up and be counted. We must ensure that every voice is heard and every vote is counted.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history. We must stand together to protect our freedoms and ensure a better future for all Americans.

Americans deserve leadership that will stand up for them, not bow down to special interests. That’s what I’ve always done, and that’s what I’ll continue to do.

This is a moment in history where we must come together as one nation, united by our shared values and our commitment to justice.

We must address the economic challenges facing this country with bold and decisive action. The time for half-measures is over.

I think he's been very clear that he's proud to have played a part in Roe v. Wade being overturned.

In the north, we see a brutal dictatorship, rampant human rights violations, and an unlawful weapons program that threatens peace and stability.

The Trump campaign is beginning to spend money here, like they have not done all year.

Donald Trump wants to turn our democracy into a dictatorship. And the Supreme Court basically just declared he can get away with it.

We know what hard work looks like. We like hard work. Hard work is good work.

This is the one, the most existential, consequential, and important election of our lifetime.

We will raise the minimum wage and eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.