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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

An economic bailout for Argentina. An air force base for Qatar.

This guy is doing everything but putting America first.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Hegseth: I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

We’re putting in the work to ensure we get Democrats elected up and down the ballot.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is operating with revenge in mind, not the rule of law.

The DNC stands with New York Attorney General Letitia James against his latest political attack.

My full statement on her baseless indictment:

This indictment isn’t about the law, it’s about political revenge directed by Donald Trump at someone he deems his enemy. There’s a reason why both the U.S. Attorney and career prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia refused to bring forward this baseless indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James — and why they were replaced by a hand-picked, unqualified sycophant with no prosecutorial experience.
Donald Trump doesn’t care about the law or an independent Department of Justice. Weeks ago, Trump publicly demanded the weaponization of our justice system and today, the department dutifully carried out his orders.
This is a line that cannot be uncrossed. The DNC joins the Democratic Attorneys General Association in condemning this politically motivated attack on Attorney General James. And we encourage Americans everywhere, of any and all political affiliations, to stand against Donald Trump’s attempts to co-opt the government for retribution and intimidation.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 1d

What a beautiful fall day to knock on some doors for @johnmcauliff.bsky.social and Virginia Democrats up and down the ballot.

DNC Chair Ken Martin holding flyers outside with Virginia's 30th House District candidate John McAuliff.

DNC Chair Ken Martin standing at a front door painted bright red, adorned with a wreath, holding GOTV packets. The porch is decorated with various pumpkins and fall decor.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 2d

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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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 3d

Come and get me.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 2d

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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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to @aftynbehn.bsky.social on her primary victory last night!

Aftyn will fight tooth and nail to lower costs for Tennessee families and stand up for the people of Middle and West Tennessee, instead of the billionaires Matt Van Epps wants to represent.

Democrats @democrats.org · 3d

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!

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BREAKING

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

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 3d

This is the second airport that is going dark because of Trump’s government shutdown.

Republicans need to do their job and come back to Washington.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 3d

Nashville's air traffic approach control will go dark for 5 hours tonight due to the Republicans' government shutdown.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 3d

Nashville's air traffic approach control will go dark for 5 hours tonight due to the Republicans' government shutdown.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 4d

It’s shameful that Speaker Johnson and House Republicans refuse to release the Epstein files. Swear in Adelita Grijalva and get this done for the survivors and American people.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 4d

Today, we remember and mourn the thousands of innocent men, women, and children whose lives were lost on October 7 and in the devastating aftermath.

We must keep pursuing an end to the violence, and the hostages still being held must be released.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 4d

One month until Election Day.

The deadline to register to vote in the November elections is coming up. Make sure you're registered to vote: IWillVote.com.

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Voter Registration Deadlines

California*
October 20
(Last day registration can be postmarked)

New Jersey
October 14

New York
October 25
(Last day applications can be received)

Pennsylvania
October 20

Virginia*
October 24

*California and Virginia voters: If you miss the deadline, you can register to vote in person during early voting and at the polls on Election Day

IWillVote.com

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 4d

If you live in California, now’s your chance to fight back against Trump’s attack on free and fair elections. Vote YES on Proposition 50.

Early voting starts today. Let’s make sure Republicans know that we won’t let them rig our elections.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 4d

It’s time to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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"My constituents want me to get to work, but House Republicans are more concerned about protecting the Epstein files."

Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 5d

House Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than release the Epstein files.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans continue to postpone the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democrat elected to Congress, for a sixth day.

Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 7d

Every single one.

Graphic featuring headshots of Republican senators with their name and state, with overlaying text on red background with white text:

EVERY SINGLE SENATE REPUBLICAN VOTED AGAINST LOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 7d

Today Senate Democrats tried to pass a bill to end the shutdown and keep health care premiums from skyrocketing.

Not a single Republican voted for it.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 8d

Let’s say you’re a decade from retirement and make a middle-class salary.

Your health insurance costs are about to triple—yes, triple—because Trump would rather keep the government shut down than stand up for you.

Infographic comparing proposed premium rate changes for 2026 Affordable Care Act plans and annual premium payment for a benchmark Affordable Care Act plan for an average 55-year-old couple making $85,000. The chart shows a annual premium payment of $7,225 in 2025 with the premium tax credit applied, and in 2026 if the premium tax credits expire, the chart shows the annual premium payment tripling to $24,535.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 8d

It’s day 3 of the government shutdown.

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

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 8d

And by the way, after Donald Trump agreed to fork over $20 billion to Argentina to bail out their economy, they went to China and completely undercut American soybean farmers like this man.

The Art of the Deal in action.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 9d

Soybean farmer: What we need more than anything is access to markets on a level playing field. With the trade war and the tariffs, we're at about a 20% price disadvantage when it comes to what the Chinese have to pay for our soybeans versus the Brazilian soybeans.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 9d

Project 2025 was Trump’s plan all along.

He played dumb and is now tasking Project 2025’s chief architect to take power from the people and put it in his greedy hands.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 9d

Trump announces he is meeting with his cabinet member "Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame" to determine which federal agencies to cut.

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Democrats @democrats.org · 9d

The last 3 government shutdowns have been under Trump.

Trump caused this.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 9d

It’s Day One of Trump’s government shutdown. And what’s he been up to?

He’s bailing out Argentina’s economy while forcing our air traffic controllers and service members to work without pay. What happened to America First?

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