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Ericka Kopp for VA-01

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Healthcare lawyer. Biracial, bisexual, bilingual woman. Wife to a combat vet. Dog mom to two rescues. Grassroots Candidate for Congress in VA-01. I stand for access & accountability. Personal page: @erickaesquire.bsky.social Website: erickakopp.com

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · Aug 19

These two things—healthcare and veterans—are at the center of my life. I’m a healthcare attorney and a caregiver to a disabled vet.

Along with many other constituents, I demanded that Rob Wittman vote no.

He wouldn’t hear us.

So I’m trying to take his job to bring the voices of #VA01 back to DC.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Brown: In a state of 12 million people, half a million are going to lose their insurance.

People didn’t vote for that. They didn’t vote for higher grocery bills. They didn’t vote for veterans’ benefits being slashed. They didn’t vote for any of this.

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 8h

“Smart people don’t like me.”

As I found out tonight, the same goes for Rob Wittman.

I had the pleasure of catching up with some of my former law school classmates tonight, some of whom are Wittman’s constituents.

And they really don’t like him.

Maybe it’s because of how much he lies to us.

Trump Confesses Smart People Don’t Like Him

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 10h

The math ain’t mathing, Karoline.

But then again, these lies are brought to us by the same person that fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he was mad at the math reflecting that his policies suck.

Rep. Kelly Morrison @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social · 14h

I'm not a mathematician, but lowering prices by 300% is actually impossible.

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 10h

The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.

Never forget that.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 15h

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 12h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 1d

This minister was shot directly in the head.

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 20h

And what is Rob Wittman doing about it?

*crickets*

hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 1d

Need to travel by air soon? Too bad.

The Trump, Wittman, McGuire, and Republican Shutdown = not enough air traffic controllers.

Staffing challenges create delays at airports for second day as shutdown drags on

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.

www.nbcnews.com

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 1d

I yearn for the day we the people can get accountability from all of the incompetent loyalists making up this regime.

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Rep. Kelly Morrison @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Johnson, why won't you swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva?

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 1d

She especially should also know that speech by members of Congress on the legislative floor are constitutionally protected by the Speech and Debate Clause.

Strike 2.

She should also know that, unlike her boss, she doesn’t have immunity.

Strike 3. And when the House flips blue, she’s out.

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 1d

I’ve only seen a few clips of her testimony, but she sure did a lot more of accusing senators of slandering than she did answering questions.

She should know that, in order for a statement to be slanderous, it must be false.

Strike one.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 2d

DAILY MEMO: The Kidnapping of Latino Workers Continues From California to Chicago

If you appreciate this reporting, please consider becoming a monthly or yearly member of L.A. TACO, buying some merch, or dropping a dime in our fundraiser so we can continue to bring you this vital information.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 1d

The victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse deserve justice. Pardoning their tormenter would be a slap in the face.

We need true accountability and justice. Release the files.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1d

Pam Bondi Continues Government Cover-Up of Epstein Scandal - @DNC bluevirginia.us/2025/10/tues...

DNC War Room: "Today, Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and kept up Donald Trump’s biggest con: the Epstein cover-up. Even after months of public pressure to release the Epstein Files — amid stalling and delaying from Republicans — Bondi stonewalled, providing ZERO new information to the committee. Despite saying earlier this year that the Epstein “client list” was “sitting” on her desk for review, Bondi today said she actually had “yet to review” the documents.

In response, DNC Deputy Rapid Response Director Jaelin O’Halloran released the following statement:
“When will the White House’s cover-up end? It’s been nearly nine months since Donald Trump took office and eight months since Pam Bondi said the Epstein Files were sitting on her desk to review — and yet the files have still not been released. You would think that the ‘most transparent administration in history’ would be more focused on bringing accountability to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein rather than bullshitting the American people. Unfortunately for Trump, this problem isn’t going away anytime soon.”
For months, Trump has called the Epstein saga a “hoax” perpetrated by Democrats as his White House stumbles over themselves to cover up the truth and deny the American public transparency and justice for the victims of Epstein’s heinous crimes."

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Heather Massey @heathermassey.com · 1d

VA-01 Congressional primary candidate @erickakopp.com brings the facts and the fire in her “Compassion & Courage” essay via Neighbors For Change!

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Letter to the Editor: Compassion & Courage | Neighbors For Change

Compassion and courage. The heart of a public servant with the grit of an ice hockey player. That’s me. I’m Ericka Kopp, candidate for Congress in Virginia’s First District. I stand for access and acc...

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 2d

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

We covered this on today's @dailybeanspod.com. Extremely dangerous and these ICE agents should be charged with felonies.

Kye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · 2d

PAY ATTENTION: ICE is filing fake 911 calls in Chicago, weaponizing emergency services to provoke local police.

Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 2d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Kentucky deserves a senator with the decency and courage to stand up and speak out for our state. I won’t sit back and watch what’s happening in this country. That’s why I’m running for the U.S. Senate.

Join the campaign: www.amymcgrath.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

I posted this one week after the election in 2024. Holds up.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Nov 15

Billionaire grifters are about to dismantle your government. So instead of your tax dollars going to your Medicare or your Medicaid or your affordable care act or to veterans benefits or your social security - it will go to THEM in the form of tax cuts for the wealthy.

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 2d

Russia.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Turning the military on citizens.

Attempting to rig elections.

Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.

Attacking political enemies and punishing those who speak out.

If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

NEW: "No career prosecutor was willing to present the case to a grand jury on Halligan's behalf." lol WONDER WHY! abcnews.go.com/US/special-c...

Ex-special counsel John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources

John Durham, who investigated the Russia probe, told prosecutors probing James Comey that had been unable to uncover evidence supporting charges against him, sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

Letting the health care tax credits expire would devastate American families — and we’re making that crystal clear by giving you the data.

We’ve built graphics showing how much costs would rise in every GOP district.

Let’s start with Mike Johnson (R-LA):

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 3d

Rob Wittman hasn’t demanded accountability from this administration yet, but I’m screaming for it.

He voted for cuts to healthcare, but I want for people to have access to universal healthcare.

I stand for access and accountability, people over partisanship.

Click the link below to learn more.

Ericka Kopp - Candidate for Change

A 2026 Candidate for Virginia's First Congressional District, Ericka Kopp is running to fight for what matters: Access to healthcare as a right, and accountability to the people. With your support, we...

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Ericka Kopp for VA-01 @erickakopp.com · 3d

To say that this regime is out of control would be the biggest understatement in the history of our country.

We need accountability yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Oregon and Portland filed an amended complaint in their lawsuit against Trump tonight, with a new plaintiff added who is joining them: California. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
PORTLAND DIVISION
STATE OF OREGON, the CITY OF PORTLAND, and the STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Plaintiffs,
v.
DONALD TRUMP, in his official capacity as
Case No.
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF
OF DEFENSE; KRISTI NOEM, in her official apacity as Secretary of Homeland Security; nd U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
Defendants.

N. Cross-State Deployment of California National Guard to Oregon
110. On the evening of Saturday, October 4, 2025, after this Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the attempted federalization of Oregon National Guard personnel to deploy to Portland, Oregon, the U.S. Army Northern Command communicated to the California Military Department Executive Leadership that they intended to send 200 of the federalized California National Guard personnel in Los Angeles to Portland.
111. As of 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 5 one transport carrying approximately 100
federalized California National Guard personnel had already departed from Los Angeles to Portland, with additional transport scheduled for later in the day. Additionally, California
Military Department Executive Leadership learned that all 300 federalized California National
Guard personnel will be imminently deployed to Portland.
112. Also on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the California Military Department received an order extending the federalization of the 300 federalized California National Guard personnel
through January 31, 2026.

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