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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 3m

A shutdown isn’t just a DC drama. It means federal workers are left in limbo, paychecks for military families go unsent, and seniors wait longer for services.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 7h

Democrats are fighting for healthcare, education, and lower costs. Republicans are shutting down the government.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 22h

The Republican shutdown means military families go without pay, Medicare and Medicaid recipients face delays, and federal workers are left in limbo.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 1d

Today, we mourn the lives lost two years ago in the largest pogrom of Jewish people since the Holocaust.

As I have before, I continue to call on Hamas to release hostages and hope that we are near the end the violence.

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 2d

Our democracy is under siege, and cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump. Kentuckians deserve a leader who’s battle-tested and ready to fight from day one. I’ve done it as a Marine and for Kentucky. I’m ready to complete the mission. Join me.

https://amymcgrath.com

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans want credit for “fighting” for a continuing resolution – but they didn’t even show up for votes. What they’re really doing is failing the American people.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 2d

Cindy and I are heartbroken for Candi Mundon King and her family after the tragic loss of her dear daughter Candis after a courageous battle with sickle cell disease.

No words can truly provide comfort, but I hope Del. King & her family can find support in their community in this devastating time.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 2d

We’re just a month out from Election Day in Virginia.

It’s time for VA to send a message that we’re tired of Republican chaos.

Make a plan to vote for @abigailspanberger.com, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, @jonesjay.bsky.social, and Dems up and down the ballot. Your voice couldn’t be more important.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 3d

Every day this shutdown drags on, our economy loses billions and hardworking families pay the price. Republicans chose political games over governing — and Virginians are suffering.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 4d

The shutdown rages on. Military families aren’t getting paychecks, small businesses can’t access loans, and Virginians are waiting longer for Social Security and Medicare help.

Republicans own this mess.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 4d

This shutdown is the result of Donald Trump, Speaker Johnson, and House Republicans choosing chaos over governing.

Virginians are paying the price for their political games.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 5d

Medicare and Medicaid patients are facing longer wait times and delays. WIC funding is at risk of running out.

We need Republicans to meet us across the aisle to pass a bipartisan budget that protects health care, invests in our schools, and lowers costs for hardworking families.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 5d

🚨Day 3 of Donald Trump and MAGA Mike Johnson’s shutdown.

I’m standing in solidarity with the tens of thousands of federal employees and twenty of thousands of military personnel who are missing paychecks because Republicans don’t want to fund public schools, lower costs, or keep health care.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 5d

Just months ago – Trump claimed he “knew nothing about” Project 2025.

Now, months later and tens of thousands of civil servants’ jobs lost, he’s leaning fully into Russ Vought’s agenda of chaos and cruelty.

This has to stop.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a vicious cycle: Trump creates the problem, and then fumbles the solution.

But America’s farmers don’t want a handout, they want to sell their crops for decent prices and receive their fertilizer on time.

If Trump really wanted to help farmers, he’d end his useless trade war.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Trump: "We’ve made so much money on Tariffs, that we are going to take a small portion of that money, and help our Farmers."

The Soybean Farmers of our Country are being hurt because China is, for “negotiating” reasons only, not buying. We’ve made so much money on Tariffs, that we are going to take a small portion of that money, and help our Farmers. I WILL NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN! Sleepy Joe Biden didn’t enforce our Agreement with China, where they were going to purchase Billions of Dollars of our Farm Product, but Soybeans, in particular. It’s all going to work out very well. I LOVE OUR PATRIOTS, AND EVERY FARMER IS EXACTLY THAT! I’ll be meeting with President Xi, of China, in four weeks, and Soybeans will be a major topic of discussion. MAKE SOYBEANS, AND OTHER ROW CROPS, GREAT AGAIN!

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

I am deeply saddened by the terror attack on a synagogue in Manchester.

Yom Kippur is the most sacred day of the year for the Jewish people. For such violence to occur is a grave tragedy that shows that the blight of antisemitism continues.

May the memories of those lost be a blessing.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

Virgil is a trusted advisor who will never back down from a fight. He has the experience and determination to fight for the 86th.

I look forward to seeing Virgil do big things in Richmond – now let’s get out the vote for him this fall. @friendsofvirgil.bsky.social

Friends of Virgil Thornton, Sr. @friendsofvirgil.bsky.social · 7d

We had an outstanding canvass kickoff event with @unitehere.org Their dedicated volunteers demonstrate the power of organized labor in action. When we vote, we win!

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

Today marks the start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish year.

Cindy and I wish all those commemorating Yom Kippur meaningful and reflective fasts. G'mar chatima tova - may you all be sealed in the Book of Life for the year to come.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

Mike, do your job: swear in Adelita ASAP.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social was elected by the people of #AZ07 over a week ago, but Mike Johnson has refused to swear her into Congress.

Now, AZ-07 is going without a voice during the government shutdown – because Johnson knows she’ll be the deciding vote to unseal the Epstein Files.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 6d

[email protected] has proven he is a fighter for Hampton Roads with experience delivering real results for working families.

We need him back in Richmond, and I look forward to getting his campaign across the finish line.

Delegate Nadarius Clark @clarkfordelegate.bsky.social · 7d

🗳️ Virginia Early Voting Info — Know the Dates!

Early in-person voting runs Friday, September 19 through Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m.

Registration / updates deadline — Friday, October 24, 2025

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, polls open from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 7d

Once again, this Administration is selling out our nation’s farmers, growers, and producers for China’s benefit.

We should be rolling back the tariffs and trade war that are hurting our agriculture industry here.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Rollins: "Trump has been the most pro-farmer POTUS perhaps in history, but this moment of uncertainty in the farm economy is real. There are many reasons for that. Obviously, the ongoing trade discussions w/China. It is going to be gangbusters, but right now the farm economy is not in a good place"

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 7d

Fred is a fellow veteran, an invaluable advisor on my 2024 campaign, and a friend. He has committed his career to public service and protecting our democracy, and he’s not done yet.

I’m proud to endorse him in his campaign for MO-02.

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 7d

Federal workers keep America safe, secure, and functioning. Now, they are going without pay during this MAGA shutdown.

No Member of Congress should receive a salary during a shutdown. Until that becomes law, I will do my part and decline my own pay.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Members of Congress still get paid during a government shutdown

Some House and Senate lawmakers are requesting that their paychecks be withheld as millions of federal workers prepare to go without pay.

www.nbcnews.com

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 7d

Thousands of Americans will have to go without pay because Donald Trump, Mike Johnson, and MAGA Republicans couldn't do their jobs.

Come back, get to work, and let's come to a deal.

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