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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 11h

Welp, I guess Trump is about to send another bailout overseas.

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The combined wealth of India’s 100 Richest on the 2025 Forbes list fell $100 billion to US$1 trillion.

Combined Wealth Of India’s 100 Richest On Forbes List Declines 9% To US$1 Trillion

The combined wealth of India’s 100 Richest on the 2025 Forbes list fell $100 billion to US$1 trillion.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 13h

Every Virginian who has seen THAT political ad was desperate for Abigail to say, after the umpteenth interruption, "Winsome, I'm speaking."

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 1d

This is awful.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 1d

Yay MAHA

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 1d

Winsome taking notes from Trump constantly, and publicly, wanting to kill people.

"Murder is murder and one day it's going to be your turn."

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 1d

Lying Rob is at it again.

He claims he voted for a bipartisan House bill to fund the gov't.

My guy, only 1 Democrat voted for it.

The bar for bipartisanship is lower than the number of town halls he's held this year.

Rob is trying to deflect that Republicans put the 'own' in shutdown.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

Us: can you help food banks get more food?
GOP: no, but we will cut their funding.
Us: ok sooo will you do anything to help?
GOP: we removed dyes from skittles.
Us: uhhh is that it?
GOP: this is how you talk to your govt?! We're sending in the national guard.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

GOP: everyone must eat healthy. MAHA!
Us: we'd love to, can you make groceries cheaper?
GOP: No, but we will make them pricier with our tariffs.
Us: can you help us to afford the food?
GOP: no, but we will cut food stamps.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

The National Governors Association didn't even blink when the Big Bill snaked its way through Congress, despite the unfunded mandates the bill dumped on states.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

We should be standing as one against the idea that Donald Trump can call up the National Guard against our will.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

Can't trust our district with someone who we can't trust to be around our kids.

Rob Altman 😷✊🇬🇩 @robaltman14.bsky.social · 2d

Check out this word salad email I received from his office when I contacted them about the Epstein Files 🤣

Frequently, the Department of Justice (DoJ and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are on the frontlines of enforcing these laws. I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and respect their rights to investigative and prosecutorial independence. These men and women are the best in the world at what they do, and I believe in the efficacy and thoroughness of their investigations.
As your representative, I have a duty to protect our sacred institutions and the rights of all Americans. I trust that the proper authorities will handle difficult situations with integrity. I was proud to join House Republicans in voting to affirm Chairman Comer's House Oversight Committee Investigation into the Epstein Files.
This vote continues the House Oversight
Committee's investigation with the release of files on the matter. Unlike other proposals currently circulating through Congress, this investigation contains a binding subpoena that has the force of law to release all DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This investigation is in active conversation with victims, does not require Senate approval, and is already delivering results for the American public.
As Congress continues to debate and monitor these issues, I pledge to keep your thoughts in mind.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

Just saw Rob Wittman has another 'pay-to-play' event to see him.

Here's a difference between him and me: you don't have to pay to see me.

Check out my website at SalaamForVA.com and you'll see a NEW option to set up a meet and greet!

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 2d

The finest 761!

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

I ain’t stepping foot near AIPAC. Free Palestine.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

Best part is that there are so many candidates like me in this cycle nationwide. We have a chance to make this happen!

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks and I’m so jealous!

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

This was in 2006. Bernie had just won the senate and relatively unknown nationally, AOC was in high school, and the internet was a Wild Wild West.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Healthcare should be guaranteed as a human right #MedicareForAll @salaambhattiva.bsky.social

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

I gladly welcome a list of things Republicans have done to improve health care.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 3d

Why isn’t Rob Wittman working to reopen the government?

Because once it reopens, he’ll have to vote on releasing the Epstein files.

And he plans to vote no.

He’s protecting predators, not children.

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Virginia Mercury @virginiamercury.com · 4d

Democrat Jessica Anderson and Republican Del. Amanda Batten are reprising one of Virginia’s closest 2023 contests, in a swing district spanning Williamsburg, James City and New Kent counties. virginiamercury.com/2025/10/06/g...

Growth, tourism and turnout collide in House District 71 rematch • Virginia Mercury

In Virginia’s House District 71, Democrat Jessica Anderson and Republican Del. Amanda Batten are back for a rematch that was decided by just 667 votes in 2023. With control of the House in play, the…

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 4d

Source: projects.propublica.org/trump-food-c...

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 4d

Republicans: people don’t need SNAP, we have food banks.

Also Republicans: let’s cancel 94 million pounds of food deliveries to food banks

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 4d

I’m running to get him out of office. He’s only used it to enrich himself, his family, and friends.

This is disgraceful behavior.

Ready for a fighter who will tax billionaires, work towards health care for all, and stop the genocide in Gaza? Join us at SalaamForVA.com

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 4d

Rob Wittman is a liar.

That’s it.

That’s the post.

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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 4d

Slavery.

Slavery everywhere.