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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 1d

As Republicans spiral into chaos over the shutdown they caused, Democrats are fighting to protect health care for millions of Americans.

@politico.com's Jack Blanchard and Dasha Burns discuss Democrats' unity on their new podcast.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3d

What's important is to understand the cumulative effect of it all. To not just see today's outrage.

See the silencing of Kimmel, the arrest of Comey, the harassment of Soros, the troops in our cities, the seizure of spending power, as all part of a plan to end our democracy.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 3d

“Obama has a singular role in impacting the national debate that he is not in any way maxing out right now, at a time when he is most needed,” says @adamgreen321.bsky.social in his conversation with @nbcnews.com's @natashakorecki.bsky.social.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 3d

NJ’s Mikie Sherrill is running a milquetoast campaign message, turning a should-be slam dunk governor's race into a nail-biter. “This race should not be close.” - @adamgreen321.bsky.social

Shutdown, Gateway drama cap a very busy, nasty week in the governor’s race | What Makes Jersey Run

What a week it was in Jersey's bitter race for governor. And it will only get worse.

www.nj.com

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 3d

Democrats’ healthcare message hits Trump and Republicans’ shutdown Achilles’ heel. @adamgreen321.bsky.social shares with @thehill.com's @juliamanchester.bsky.social how Dems are winning the shutdown messaging battle.
Full piece: thehill.com/homenews/cam...

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 3d

“This is a battle about Donald Trump’s attacks on the constitution and him seizing the power over all spending from Congress – and whether Congress is going to let him get away with that,” @adamgreen321.bsky.social told @theguardian.com's Lauren Gambino.

Read: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 3d

Now is the time for picking smart fights and calling out villains, not singing Kumbaya.

PCCC co-founder @adamgreen321.bsky.social spoke with @cnn.com's Ron Brownstein about the future of the Democratic party.

Read the full piece here: www.cnn.com/2025/10/05/p...

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 4d

My constituents are right: this government shutdown was caused by Donald Trump and Republicans. Don't forget that they care more about billionaires and their tax breaks than the American people.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

The message is clear: Republicans chose billionaires over your health care. Democrats are fighting to protect families, lower costs, and end this GOP-manufactured crisis.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

Tax & budget expert @sarahcgchris.bsky.social: “We need to walk out of this fight having won something concrete, immediate, actionable. Promises and ‘just trust us’ won’t cut it. We need legislation now.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

@markpocan.bsky.social: “Republicans voted to give a tax break to Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the richest in this country — and they did it by stealing health care from average people.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

@teresafornm.bsky.social: “We know who’s to blame for this. Republicans have failed to govern… We know…who is feeling the pain of their decision to say no to protecting health care.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

@mikelevin.org: “Mike Johnson’s superpower is doing whatever Trump wants… My comment to that is: actually have a backbone. There are better things to do with your life than being a cowardly MAGA supplicant.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

@repstevenhorsford.bsky.social: “Health care is not only a human right, it is an economic imperative… Not one Republican has been willing to break from Trump…to do something that protects their own constituents.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

@markpocan.bsky.social: “They broke their agreement by letting the president steal funds through rescission… That’s not a continuing resolution. That’s called a Republican wet dream, and I’m not giving in.”

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 7d

Republicans have broken their promises and left families paying the price — all to protect their billionaire donors.

On day 1 of the Republican-manufactured government shutdown, P Street (PCCC’s sister org) hosted a rapid response call with members of Congress. Here’s what they said ⬇️

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 8d

We believe healthcare is a right for every American.

But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.

Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 8d

Dem congressman on Russ Vought's threats of mass firings of federal employees during the government shutdown: "It's illegal and unconstitutional."
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

House Democrat: ‘Law Is Very Clear’ Trump Can’t Use Shutdown For Mass Layoffs

www.huffpost.com

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 8d

Republicans’ government shutdown? As Rep. Mark Pocan put it — "absolute bullshit."

P Street hosted a rapid response call with @markpocan.bsky.social, @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social, @mikelevin.org, and co-founder @adamgreen321.bsky.social. Watch the full event here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2NZ...

Shutdown Day One: P Street Rapid Response Town Hall with Updates from Key Members of Congress

YouTube video by BoldProgressives

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 8d

Good morning.

The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.

Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 8d

TODAY, 12:30PM ET: Join Reps @markpocan.bsky.social, @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social , @mikelevin.org, and P Street co-founder @adamgreen321.bsky.social as they discuss Republicans’ decision to shut down the government while stealing health care from millions.

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 9d

TOMORROW, 12:30PM ET: Join Reps @markpocan.bsky.social, @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social, @mikelevin.org, and P Street co-founder @adamgreen321.bsky.social as they discuss Republicans’ decision to shut down the government while stealing health care from millions.

RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI Speaker Johnson: @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election and still hasn’t been sworn in. Her constituents will be hit hard by a Republican shutdown & health care cuts. They deserve their voice in Congress. Seat her now.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 10d

You don't pick a fight and then run away.

If Schumer caves to Trump again, he will lose all credibility with the public. This short-term CR would be a massive betrayal of working people across America.

We need fighters, not folders.

Axios @axios.com · 10d

SCOOP: Chuck Schumer is sounding out his members about a spending bill to reopen the government for 7 to 10 days — if a shutdown is in fact triggered on Oct. 1

Scoop: Schumer floats shutdown fix

Schumer and Senate Democrats are starting to think about how to get out of a shutdown if one happens.

www.axios.com

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 10d

@pkryan.bsky.social nails it: voters don’t care about outdated labels — they care about results. Lower health care costs, affordable housing, food on the table. That’s exactly why outsider @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's campaign has inspired so much energy and hope.

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