Clay Zeigler
clayzeig.bsky.social
Clay Zeigler
@clayzeig.bsky.social
Retired journalist in Jacksonville
Treasurer, Kirwan for Congress
votekirwan.com
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Trust in government is at an all-time low—and people have good reason. I’ve spent my career focused on ethics, accountability, and the rule of law. That’s why I’m running for Congress: to restore honesty and earn back the public’s trust.

#votekirwan #jacksonville #FL04 #AccountabilityMatters
January 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Every day that the pushback by Congress is muted, the more we can be sure Trump will take it asa green light to invade another country.
January 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Political scientist Julia Azari argues that Trump, like Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon before him, became president in part because of white backlash against the pro-Black accomplishments of his predecessor.

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America Is Still Living in the Backlash to Obama’s Presidency
Political scientist Julia Azari argues that Trump, like Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon before him, became president in part because of white backlash against the pro-Black accomplishments of his predecessor.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
January 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Top 3 Ways Aaron Bean Failed to Deliver for FL-04 in 2025 --
1️⃣ Voted party-line in Washington instead of delivering for Northeast Florida. 2️⃣ Supported budget plans that fueled chaos—not stability.
3️⃣ Failed to deliver real transparency and accountability Washington needs. #votekirwan
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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I agree with Never Trumpers on a lot, but split hard on this: I do not think the Democratic Party needs to convince swing voters that Democratic candidates aren't too liberal. I think the party needs to convince swing voters that they themselves are actually quite liberal. They just won't admit it.
December 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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This is a tired strategy: accuse journalists seeking response and more information of "stalking" and "harassment"... rather than engage even to simply offer a "no comment." People in power, especially taxpayer-funded ones, should have to answer questions: www.propublica.org/article/prop...
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Want to see what Marco Rubio sounded like in 2016 before he sold his soul for a little bit more power and the chance to remain relevant in a corrupt and fascist Republican party?
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Grateful this holiday season for everyone supporting our campaign. Families are being squeezed, trust in government matters, & NE Florida deserves serious leadership. I’m running to lower costs & restore integrity. If you can, pls chip in and help us build momentum.

#votekirwan #jacksonville
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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A real healthcare insurance bill a supporter sent us -- showing the astronomical increase in premiums. Her monthly payment is going up 353% --- 3.5 times! Thank @RepAaronBean and Republicans in Congress for this outrage. Americans deserve affordable insurance!

#votekirwan #jacksonville #insurance
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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“They want us to be overwhelmed. They want us to become benumbed to the mounting horror. They want us to think their success is inevitable & there’s nothing we can do about it. This is how they win. It’s our job in the coming year to prove how wrong they are.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/we-cant-st...
We Can't Stop Caring
It remains in our power to create a more just future
www.americaamerica.news
December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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A small but telling moment today: while a handful of Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies, most of the GOP conference stayed put — including @RepAaronBean. Politics Won. Constituents didn't!

#votekirwan
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Make a change in Washington! Donate to support Michael Kirwan - a Jacksonville native, husband, father, and candidate for Florida's Fourth Congressional District. Washington needs leaders who will represent our interests, not career politicians! Donate at https://loom.ly/phwux54
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December 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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We are not defined by what happens to us, but how we respond to it.
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of food stamps are employed, half of them full-time. Nearly 2,500 work for Amazon and another 2,300 work for Walmart. Uber, DoorDash and Tempus Unlimited each have more than 1,400 workers who rely on SNAP www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
‘The government is subsidizing corporate profits’: Who employs the most SNAP recipients in Massachusetts? - The Boston Globe
In Massachusetts, 74 percent of working-age SNAP recipients have jobs.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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A police stop is enough to make someone less likely to vote, recent research has found. "Voting is a reflection of our belief that we’re part of the system, that our voice matters."
A Police Stop Is Enough to Make Someone Less Likely to Vote
New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from politics and from having a say in changing policy.
boltsmag.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Open enrollment is in full swing, and Americans across the country are seeing their health care premiums go up, up and up.

If Republicans wanted to help struggling families, they would work with Democrats to extend the ACA tax credits.

But we’re still waiting…
December 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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People who trust others tend to support international cooperation more than those who don’t
People who trust others tend to support international cooperation more than those who don’t
In many countries outside the U.S., those with higher levels of social trust are also more likely to view several international organizations positively.
www.pewresearch.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM