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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 1d

We broke six figures #mo2 #moleg

Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 1d

120 hours since launch.
3,100+ donors.
$31 average contribution.

Our campaign launch was a success because of you. Let’s keep it going.

Sign up to be the first to know about our kickoff event:
eepurl.com/joyV9U

#mo2 #moleg

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Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 1d

120 hours since launch.
3,100+ donors.
$31 average contribution.

Our campaign launch was a success because of you. Let’s keep it going.

Sign up to be the first to know about our kickoff event:
eepurl.com/joyV9U

#mo2 #moleg

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 3d

there's a picture of her with the front of her shirt just soaked in blood. imagine trying to crack an 84 year old woman's skull and body slamming an 84 year old vet leaning on a walker.

is this the warrior ethos we've heard so much about?

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 3d

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

www.oregonlive.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.

Paris before and after street transformation

New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall

A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added

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Michael Caley @michaelcaley.bsky.social · 3d

it would be so cheap, comparatively, to stand up a bunch of local newspapers that both do actual journalism and pump broadly liberal and pro democratic themes into local discourse

they would lose money but you could really work on making them lose money sustainably

Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 4d

“why do all the Trump billionaires spent all their time buying media outlets” say rich liberals

“oh well! probably nothing to see here, now to take a big sip of coffee and donate 50 million dollars to a Dem superPAC”

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

After Fred served his first of 4 combat tours, his wife Jennifer was killed in a horrific car accident that also claimed the baby she had been carrying for 7 months. That kind of heartbreak sticks with you.
#mo02 #moleg

(1/5)

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

Ann Wagner is worth $26M and one of Congress’s longest-serving members.

While Fred was in Iraq in 2005, Ann Wagner was playing Ambassador to Luxembourg, where she failed to learn to care enough about sex trafficking to demand a release of the Epstein files. (5/5) #moleg #mo02

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

Fred’s story of service and overcoming struggle is one so many Missouri families will understand. Certainly more so than they will understand Ann Wagner making $3.6 million on the stock market in one month. #moleg #mo02 #mo2 (4/5)

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

Being knocked on his ass in business didn’t stop him from continuing to serve- he went to organize a COVID field hospital in New York and worked endlessly to advocate for veterans coming home, veterans failed by Ann Wagner. #mo02 #moleg (3/5)

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

After 3 more combat tours, he brought back some serious PTSD, like so many Missouri vets do. He tried to put his pieces together as a civilian and was able to start a successful business, until COVID came and knocked most of us on our asses. (2/5)

#mo02 #moleg

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

After Fred served his first of 4 combat tours, his wife Jennifer was killed in a horrific car accident that also claimed the baby she had been carrying for 7 months. That kind of heartbreak sticks with you.
#mo02 #moleg

(1/5)

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 6d

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Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 6d

1,000 donors before 5pm. Just wow. Thank you for you support, it means a lot.

Check us out and sign up to join the team, we can’t do it without you.

wellmanformo.com

#mo02 #notdoneyet

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Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 6d

Of course Ann Wagner thinks it’s shameful to struggle- she has never had to. I’m running to represent MO-02 because our congresspeople should be working to lighten our loads, not get rich off of our backs. #NotDoneYet

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Ellie @gizellie.bsky.social · 7d

Big news: I’ve started a new chapter as Campaign Manager for @wellmanformo.bsky.social! Fred's running to win MO-02 and I couldn’t be more excited to be on his team. Take a look at his launch video and if you’re ready for change, this is a race worth supporting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSOA...

We're Not Done Yet - Fred Wellman for Missouri

YouTube video by Wellman For MO

www.youtube.com

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 7d

Here we are in another Republican government shutdown and my Rep is home doing photo ops instead of in D.C. trying to help working Americans. I didn't think I'd have to run to the trumpets again but I am. I'm running for Congress because I'm not done yet and neither are we. youtu.be/OSOAPMl_BSc?...

We're Not Done Yet - Fred Wellman for Missouri

YouTube video by Wellman For MO

youtu.be

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 7d

I'm running in MO-2 where I grew up. Learn more about our people focused campaign at @wellmanformo and donate to help us win back one of the most vulnerable seats in Congress. We are running everywhere in the district and need your help. secure.actblue.com/donate/fwhom...

Donate to Fred Wellman

Show your support with a contribution.

secure.actblue.com

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 7d

Gorgeous night to meet some of the candidates running in St. Louis County w/ @stldems.bsky.social 💙🇺🇸

Make sure you find a petition to sign to stop the Missouri GOP’s power grab #moleg

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 11d

THE HILL
Opinion
Opinion - Kamala's newest lie:
Trump will send the army after you
Derek Hunter, Opinion Contributor
Wed, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT • 4 min read

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Conner Kerrigan @connerkerrigan.substack.com · 16d

Was it awkward for Truman Dinner attendees when there was a fundraising ask and they realized that they would be funding the purchase of a $600k building in Jefferson City, despite the party having no staff there? #moleg

Jason Rosenbaum @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social · 16d

Kentucky Governor and possible 2028 presidential contender @andybeshearky.bsky.social was in St. Louis last night for the @missouridemocrats.bsky.social Truman Day Dinner.

He said he's "living, breathing proof" Democrats can win on Republican terrain. For @stlpublicradio.bsky.social:

Kentucky Gov. Beshear tells Missouri Democrats they can prevail in tough terrain

Missouri Democrats gathered in St. Louis on Saturday for their annual Truman Dinner, the biggest event of the year for a party that remains on the outs in state politics.

www.stlpr.org

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 19d

Here in Missouri, where we win all the time, we are smarter than every other state that hires full time staff because we hire consultants instead.

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 23d

Listen. I know I’m hard on the ballot groups, but in this exact case, the best people for this job are on it.

Give them a blank check. #moleg

Jason Rosenbaum @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social · 23d

Some Sunday #moleg news: After initially rejecting referendum to put the new MO congressional map up for a vote, SOS Denny Hoskins reversed course and sent it to AG Catherine Hanaway for review.

While litigation may happen, an attorney for referendum group says signature gathering can start:

Missouri Senate passes redistricting and initiative petition plans – voters may get final say

The group People Not Politicians announced Friday that it plans on gathering signatures to prevent the new congressional map from going into effect until there’s a statewide vote.

www.stlpr.org

C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · 28d

As always, I hope they’re successful in stopping this map, but it really shouldn’t be a mystery as to how we pass progressive policies but don’t sent Democrats to the #moleg to protect them.

Politicians aren’t stripping us to the studs and selling us for parts, Republicans are.

peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social @peoplenotpolsmo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Missourians deserve representation that focuses on our families and communities, not advancing a specific partisan political agenda.

We’re ready to stop the illegal attempt to rig Missouri’s maps. Join us! actionnetwork.org/forms/stop-t... #PeopleNotPoliticians #MORedistricting

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · Sep 7

Please don’t worry about me, I’m doing just fine 💙🌶️

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C. Rodrigo @crodriguez.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wrote a quick thing on door knocking and Missouri Dems' legacy across the country. #moleg

Check it out:

crodrigo.substack.com/p/on-door-kn...

On Door Knocking and Talking to Our Neighbors- Reviving Missouri’s Legacy

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is right now.

crodrigo.substack.com

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