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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 18h

Last night I spoke to a group of mixed voters. I called out Trump’s policies as bad for businesses. One Trump supporter came up to me after and said it was good for her business. She is in the pawn business. I wonder if she knows that this boon is a recession indicator.

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 1d

We have Native Americans to thank for the cultivation of corn. 🌽

Corn is the main grain in bourbon. 🥃

So when you go to pour yourself a glass of bourbon whiskey, thank a Native American for making that entire legacy possible.

Their impact is deeper than you know. Take a moment to learn.

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 1d

Live premiere tonight at the Kentucky Theatre.
"Lexington: 250 Years" will begin airing statewide next Monday, Oct. 20, on KET.
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Lexington's history chronicled in new KET documentary series • Kentucky Lantern

“Lexington: 250 Years,” a KET documentary about Lexington’s history, will premiere live in Lexington before airing statewide on KET Oct. 20.

kentuckylantern.com

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 1d

Kentucky’s heart lies in the small businesses that dot our commonwealth. It’s also where our jobs are: 42% of KY jobs are small biz. Great Sunday in Stanton visiting with folks at local staple Bruen’s. Small biz needs our support so visit your local fave this week. (Bonus cute cat spotted outside!)

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 4d

I just called this job creation!

But in all seriousness, we do need better funding and encouragement for students to enter the trades. Some of the most successful people I graduated high school with ended up in the trades.

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 4d

Putting “America first” certainly doesn’t mean destroying their jobs, destroying the programs they rely on, and dismantling the infrastructure and foundation of the country that they have built. This is shameful.

Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 4d

UPDATED
‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown kentuckylantern.com/2025/10/10/r...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Kentucky Lantern

Trump administration says it has begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during other government shutdowns.

kentuckylantern.com

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 4d

Trump says he puts “America first” but only helps foreign powers shelling out $$ to Trump at the detriment of Americans - esp workers, seniors, vets

$20B to Argentina
$55B to Saudi for EA deal for Jared
$400M bribe from Qatar for 1st foreign base on U.S. soil

Make America for Sale Again

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 6d

This is a disgrace. Andy Barr is a joke and is the most ineffectual politician in modern Kentucky history.

And that’s why I’m running to take his seat. Because I have a proved record of getting things done no matter the odds.

Kentucky Democrats @kydemocrats.org · 6d

A $250 bill with Trump's face on it must be Andy Barr’s boot-licking way of saying inflation has gotten too high.

Op-Ed: Rep. Andy Barr: Why I’m leading legislation to put Trump on a new $250 bill

Rep. Andy Barr is one of President Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress. Now he wants the president on America’s newest currency.

washingtonreporter.news

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 6d

MAGA Republicans don’t care about our troops.

Mike Johnson went on record today that he won’t bring the House back so troops can get paid on time. Why? Well because he is too afraid of releasing the Epstein files.

Call your house representatives TODAY and demand this STOP. I know I will be.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 6d

MAGA Republicans don’t care about our troops.

Mike Johnson went on record today that he won’t bring the House back so troops can get paid on time. Why? Well because he is too afraid of releasing the Epstein files.

Call your house representatives TODAY and demand this STOP. I know I will be.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 6d

He’s running for McConnell’s seat

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 6d

This is the difference. Immigration laws can be enforced without violence, kidnappings, masks, secret police. The reason Trump is doing it this way is simple: a show of force. Trump and MAGA want to instill fear under the guise of law and order.

BlueVoter @bluevoter24.bsky.social · 7d

He followed the law.. #politics

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Mike Johnson is trying to find a way to not pay fed workers being furloughed during the shutdown. He gives GOP lawmakers a paid week off while threatening to not pay fed workers who are showing up to work.

BC he doesn’t want to give Americans affordable healthcare or release the Epstein Files.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Mike Johnson is trying to find a way to not pay fed workers being furloughed during the shutdown. He gives GOP lawmakers a paid week off while threatening to not pay fed workers who are showing up to work.

BC he doesn’t want to give Americans affordable healthcare or release the Epstein Files.

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

When it becomes unprofitable for insurers to provide Medicare plans, you know the system is broken. Healthcare is a human right. Affordable healthcare should be basic for all Americans. The GOP is ensuring Americans go into debt - or not get the care they need - while Trump paints everything gold.

Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 8d

🔥MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS UPDATE🔥

1) Some MA Providers are leaving marketplace.
2) No auto-enrollment if YOUR plan is dropped, you'll have until 12/31 to sign-up OR in 2026 have 80% Medicare Coverage & NO RX PLAN!
3) 1M+ which is an estimated 3% on MA will LOSE their plans.

PLEASE REPOST & SHARE!🔥

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Be safe, everyone. Remember flood waters run faster and deeper than you might think. NEVER try to cross moving flood waters.

Governor Andy Beshear @govandybeshear.bsky.social · 7d

Kentucky, we are experiencing heavy rains across the state, with flash flooding in some areas. We need folks to stay alert, have your weather notifications turned on, and avoid high water on roadways. Let’s do what we can to keep everyone safe.

Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Hal Rogers doesn’t even want affordable healthcare for citizens. This immigrant boogeyman schtick is getting as old and tired as he is. Sit down, Hal, you’ve been in your seat since before I was born. You’re 87 and have served longer than the internet has been around. Move on. Move over.

Kentucky Democrats @kydemocrats.org · 7d

Rep. Hal Rogers claims Democrats want free healthcare for immigrants. That's a lie. Democrats are fighting to stop premium spikes that will force thousands of Kentuckians off their health insurance.

Hal Rogers is lying while his constituents lose coverage.

Price spikes set to leave thousands of Kentuckians without health insurance, advocates say • Kentucky Lantern

As GOP says Democrats want "free health care for illegal clients," advocates warn thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky could lose health insurance.

kentuckylantern.com

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Did I just become a Zach Bryan fan?

a man wearing a blue shirt and tie is saying yup .

ALT: a man wearing a blue shirt and tie is saying yup .

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 7d

Wondering why your Jewish friends may be hanging out in a tent in their backyards? Watch this video to learn all you need to know about Sukkot.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHk...

The LEGO Sukkot Movie: Jewish Holidays 101

YouTube video by BimBam

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 8d

I created my campaign X account in August this year. My personal account was created in 2008.

My entire campaign account feed is all MAGA. Makes it easy for me to see what the other side is being fed, but clearly this algorithm is only feeding one beast and that is Trump.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 8d

This isn’t a government shutdown. It’s a government shitdown. Because this is bullshit.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 8d

What you can do: volunteer and donate to your local food bank, support churches and other community organizations that support food programs, and ensure your friends and neighbors are safe and fed.

If you need assistance, please reach out. We just fight this together.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 8d

Week 2 of the GOP government shutdown because the MAGA republicans don’t believe Americans deserve affordable healthcare.

Here’s what’s happening with food assistance programs like SNAP & WIC: they are safe through the end of the month but that’s assuming we get through the shutdown before then.

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 9d

From my friend: “As deli owner we throw those two slices away- clearly is the policy all should follow.”

We should listen to small business owners!

(h/t @mohanadelshieky.bsky.social)

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Erin Petrey @erinpetrey.bsky.social · 12d

Well that Trump tweet aged poorly.

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