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Democrats @democrats.org · 3h

Early voting for @abigailspanberger.com is already underway, Virginia!

A graphic that says 'Vote for Spanberger for governor of Virginia' in bold, large text with a map of Virginia, promoting Election Day on November 4, 2025. Abigail Spanberger, in a business suit, smilies at the camera.

IWillVote.com is at the bottom.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 9h

Joining @johnmcauliff.bsky.social today to get out the vote, knock on some doors, and flip Virginia's 30th House District.

John’s busting his ass and it’s time that we did the same.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 7h

An image of Governor JB Pritzker looking serious with a quote directed at Donald Trump saying, "Trump, if you come for my people, you come through me."

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Democrats @democrats.org · 9h

Trump: “We took the freedom of speech away.”

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Democrats @democrats.org · 11h

Earlier this year, Speaker Johnson swore in two Republicans less than 24 hours after their elections.

It’s been 17 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election, and she still hasn’t been sworn in.

She would be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 14h

Virginia resident calls out Speaker Johnson on air:

As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party, and I'm very disappointed in you. You do have the power to call the House back. You refused to do that just for a show.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 14h

It’s been 9 days since the government shutdown started.

Republicans still refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

New Jersey, you have until October 14 to register to vote for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Graphic featuring Mikie Sherrill with an outline image of the state of New Jersey. There’s overlaying text that reads:

Election Day is Nov 4 2025
Vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey
IWillVote.com

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Leader Jeffries: Our position over the last several weeks has been clear. We will sit down with anyone at any time and at any place in order to enter into a bipartisan agreement to reach a spending deal that meets the needs of the American people.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' bill that would have reopened the government and saved health care for millions of Americans.

This is the SIXTH time they've done this.

Republicans are responsible for this shutdown.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

His own words.

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“We took the freedom of speech away.”

Donald Trump seemingly ignoring the First Amendment

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who came out ahead of the final debate this evening!

Fired up and ready to go.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Governor Pritzker has a simple message for Trump.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Earlier this year, two Republicans were sworn in less than 24 hours after their elections.

It’s been 16 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her race.

Mike Johnson, swear her in.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats are ready to fix this crisis, but Republicans would rather keep the government shut down.

Their allegiance to Trump outweighs their duty to you—the American people.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

House Republicans just adjourned their pro forma session.

This is the fifth time they’ve refused to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

The Trump shutdown is causing massive flight delays.

Graphic featuring Donald Trump with the following text:

BREAKING

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Aftyn Behn will fight to lower costs for working Tennessee families and stand up for the people of the 7th congressional district.

Onward to the special election on December 2!

Graphic featuring Democrat Aftyn Behn with the following text:

BREAKING

Aftyn Behn wins Democratic nomination for Tennessee's 7th congressional district

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

It’s been 16 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election.

Republicans still haven’t sworn her in.

She would be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

It’s been 8 days since the government shutdown started.

Republicans still refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Speaker Johnson, swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 2d

It’s sad that some folks only ‘see the light’ when it hits home. We were sent here to represent hundreds of thousands of people, not just our households.

It’s time for Republicans to remember their oath and do right by the people they serve.

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 1d

It’s Day 8 of the government shutdown and Republicans in the House are still MIA.

Every day that goes by is a day that we could be working together to solve the affordability and healthcare crisis in this country.

It’s time Speaker Johnson get serious about doing his job.

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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 2d

Trump and Republicans caused the government shutdown.

And now they’re hinting at breaking the law to steal workers’ paychecks.

This is blatantly illegal and we won't stand for it. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown

The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

www.nbcnews.com

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Representative Jim McGovern @repmcgovern.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans won’t come back to work because we can now force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.

Meanwhile, folks' insurance is skyrocketing because they refuse to extend healthcare tax credits.

They’re putting Pedophiles before the American People.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson ignores a question about when he'll swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva and walks away

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