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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 1d

We need a tax system where everyone pays their fair share. Not a system that benefits one group over another.

Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 2d

Mr. President, it’s not spin — it’s real life for millions of American families. If their health care premiums go up, they’re going to feel the pain and a lot of them won’t be able to afford it. Let’s sit down and fix this

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 3d

Are we going to stand with the richest Americans or working people? That's the fundamental question in this fight.

I’m sticking with hardworking Americans.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 4d

The Republicans could end this shutdown by negotiating a decrease to your rising health insurance premiums. They don’t want to do that because that premium increase will pay for their tax cut for rich people.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 4d

Americans can’t afford for their health care premiums to double, but that’s what is going to happen next month if Trump and Republicans don’t work with us to protect your health care.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 5d

A lot of people who sign up for their health insurance next month will see that it’s doubled or tripled in price. That’s unaffordable.

And that's what Democrats are fighting to stop from happening, but Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the government than fix it.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t let anyone tell you this is about anything other than the cost of your health care. Democrats are fighting to lower your health care premiums, and Trump would rather shut the government down.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 7d

Arizonans just elected Adelita Grijalva to represent them in Washington, and there’s no reason to delay seating her. Speaker Johnson should swear her in immediately so she can get to work.

Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 7d

Day 2 in D.C. and #AZ07 is still left without a vote and voice here in Washington.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 7d

The only thing Pramila Jayapal advocated for was peaceful protest (watch the video) which is an essential part of our democracy. She was met with a violent call to be executed. These types of threats have no place in our country.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 8d

The attacker on the LDS church in Michigan was a murderer. Who he voted for doesn’t matter. This kind of evil isn’t left or right — it’s just evil.

And to overcome it, we all have to reject it without pointing fingers.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 8d

The government is at risk of shutting down tomorrow night. Why? Because Trump would rather have a shutdown than work with Democrats to bring down American's health care costs.

Trump and Republicans need to come to the table.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 9d

Another Sunday morning in America where a church service becomes the scene of a horrific mass shooting. Gabby and I are thinking of these families, this congregation, and the entire LDS community. All Americans deserve to worship without fear of gun violence.

Gabby Giffords @gabbygiffords.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s news of a shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan attacking the Latter-day Saints community during worship is devastating. Families deserve safety wherever they are, but being targeted while practicing one’s faith is especially horrific.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 11d

Last time I was on Stephen Colbert’s show, he said he wanted an update on aliens.

This week, I brought him back my report. 🛸

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 11d

Brilliant businessman strikes again: Decides to give pile of cash to his friend in Argentina instead of helping Americans with their health care costs.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 12d

The Trump Admin illegally released Mikie Sherrill's unredacted military records to her political opponents.

This Administration is corrupt and incompetent, while Mikie Sherrill is tough, smart, and capable. New Jersey is fortunate to have the opportunity to elect her Governor.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant businessman accidentally gives employees 7-month paid vacation.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 15d

Always a privilege to be on the Late Show! Tune in tonight on CBS to see my conversation with Stephen Colbert.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 15d

If you live in #AZ07, tomorrow is Election Day! My friend Adelita Grijalva is running to fight for southern Arizona in Congress, and I’m proud to support her.

Find where you can drop your ballot or vote in person at IWillVote.com/AZ.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 20d

AI is a powerful tool that will have a huge impact on our country's future. But if we're going to make sure it benefits working people and not just a wealthy few, then we need a roadmap to make sure no one is left behind.

This is mine.

Mark Kelly seeks fund to protect jobs amid AI changes in workforce

As artificial intelligence seeps deeper into everyday life, Kelly, D-Arizona, wants policy that eyes its effects on jobs and shared prosperity.

www.azcentral.com

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 24d

A wave of political violence has shocked our country. It’s going to take all of us to stop it.

@gabbygiffords.bsky.social and Jeff Flake served in the House together, and they know what it means to disagree but still come together.

Everyone should read their words today.

Gabby Giffords @gabbygiffords.bsky.social · 24d

Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake and I agree: America needs sound leadership to bring us out of this dangerous moment.

Fanning the flames of division will only make things worse and lead to even more violence and crime. Our op-ed 👇

We're a Republican and a Democrat. After Charlie Kirk's death, we agree on this. | Opinion

If we Americans allow ourselves to be dragged further down this path of violence and retribution, we will lose ourselves – and our country.

www.usatoday.com

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 24d

Congratulations to our new Arizona Democtatic Party Chair, Charlene Fernandez. I remember when I first ran for Senate, Charlene was there to show me around Yuma and tell me about her community. She’s been a friend ever since, and I look forward to working with her to elect Democrats in 2026.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 26d

Political violence is never the answer.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 27d

The news that Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking in Utah is shocking and horrible. It’s an example of political violence that has no place in our country. Gabby and I are thinking of him and his family.

Gabby Giffords @gabbygiffords.bsky.social · 27d

I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.

Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.

Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 28d

The Supreme Court just decided that it’s okay for ICE to profile people for the way they look or the language they speak.

Arizona has been here before and we remember the damage it caused in our communities. This is unacceptable.

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · Sep 6

www.war.gov Yikes

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