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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · 10h

Early voting is underway and I cast my ballot via mail. Don’t forget to vote either early in-person, by mail, or on Election Day! Virginia needs to elect Democrats who will protect democracy and freedom for all and I’m proud to cast my vote for these leaders. 🗳️ 🇺🇸

Ballot marking Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, Jay Jones, and Leslie Mehta

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · 7d

It’s #POTSAwarenessMonth and while POTS isn’t rare, it is rarely talked about. As a mom of kid with POTS, I am encouraged that research is being done, but we need more. COVID has triggered POTS in folks and we need real treatments. Learn more at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/2022/re...

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Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · 23d

Today, I’m ending my campaign for Virginia’s First Congressional District.

Read my press release below:

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Aug 1

We released another round of endorsements today and keeping up the momentum!

Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you know me, you know I keep it real.

The real truth is our team needs $3200 by the end of the month..

🚨THAT’S TODAY🚨

Let’s send a message that our grassroots, people-powered campaign is strong 💪

Donate below ⬇️

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Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Always a pleasure to join fellow LWCC members in good conversation — thanks for having me today ladies!

Amanda Pohl with group, LWCC, as they cheer

Amanda Pohl speaking to various members of LWCC

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Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · Jul 28

So grateful for hitting 1k followers!

I'm running against Trump loyalist Rob Wittman in VA-01.He may be our "representative" but, he's failed at representing us.

I'm in this fight for you and need your help. Donate $20 to help me keep fighting ⬇️

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Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · Jul 28

Lovely afternoon to join the Chesterfield NAACP alongside fellow leaders for the annual scholarship awards for nine impressive students! This event is close to my heart as a lifetime member of the branch.

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DGCassidy @dgcassidy.bsky.social · Jul 23

Wittman is again, spreading disinformation about the Big Bullshit Bill. Here's the truth behind his untruths. Wittman is not honest with #VA01 and has to be voted out in 2026. 1/🧵

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jul 19

Good information about Wittman’s failures

DGCassidy @dgcassidy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Wittman purposefully sows disinformation across #VA01. His latest post is a prime example. Here's why. 1/🧵

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jul 19

People ask me why I’m speaking out against ICE at the courthouse. Well, here’s another reason. This is what happens when you take people without a warrant, without due process, without real probable cause. Will my congressperson speak out against this at least?

www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6j2ybsK/

U.S. Army Veteran was released from ICE detention after 3 days! Here is his statement of his treatment while detained! #breakingnews #veteran #army#ice #california

TikTok video by 1stCavGal3.0

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jul 11

This was such a fun event with the best chicken salad I’ve ever had 😍

Amanda Pohl for Congress @pohlforcongress.bsky.social · Jul 11

Grateful to everyone who came out tonight in Midlothian to hear more about my campaign.

The energy and excitement is what is pushing me!

Keep an eye out for more events!

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · Jun 12

Bunch of endorsements for @pohlforvirginia.com in VA01 bluevirginia.us/2025/06/ther...

Press release from the Amanda Pohl for VA01 campaign

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jun 8

Grateful for @runforsomething.net! These folks taught me so much when I first ran for office and they are the reason more young folks are getting involved. Proud to be an alum! Join us in this grassroots campaign by being an early donor! secure.actblue.com/donate/amand...

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jun 6

Here we go! Make an early donation at: secure.actblue.com/donate/amand.... I’ve flipped a red district and I will do it again with your help!

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Jun 3

My parents relied on this assistance when I was a kid. Cuts to this program while grocery prices increase so billionaire GOP donors can get a tax break is cruel. Where’s my congressman who swore he was protecting the vulnerable? Spoiler: he’s hiding from constituents since he voted for this mess.

Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · Jun 3

The GOP tax bill cuts SNAP (nutrition assistance) benefits for over 204,000 Virginians. Yesterday I toured Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank to highlight their critical work and heard powerful stories from SNAP recipients about how important SNAP is. I will always work to protect this vital program.

Senator Kaine tours Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank with its President & CEO, Dan Maher.

Senator Kaine shakes hands with a roundtable participant.

Senator Kaine participates in the roundtable.

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 31

So Rob Wittman lied and voted to cut Medicaid and Medicare while pretending he protected it somehow and now it comes out the same bill will hurt rural farmers and small business owners AND make it harder to access food. Make it make sense 🥴

grist.org/food-and-agr...

Trump's budget bill is on the verge of transforming how America eats

The drastic policy shifts will make it harder on those who grow food — and on those struggling to afford to eat.

grist.org

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 22

Is anyone surprised Rep. Wittman voted in favor in this massive cut to Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP in spite of saying he wouldn’t? No? Me either. Predictable for someone with his record of voting for what’s best for Musk/Trump instead of his constituents. Truly disgusting and indefensible.

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · May 21

turns out the GOP budget bill adds so much to deficits that it will automatically trigger cuts to Medicare (not just Medicaid).
Older voters unlikely to be happy about this when word gets out
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...

CBO Confirms GOP Budget Bill Triggers Medicare Cuts

Republican Plan Adds to the Deficit, Will Trigger Automatic Cuts Under Federal Law

democrats-budget.house.gov

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 21

I can’t wait to hear all the excuses about why Republicans vote in favor of this bill. The truth? They are all afraid to stand up for us and prefer to stand with autocrats and billionaires. This is personal.

www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/p...

House GOP lawmakers are proposing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Here’s who could be impacted | CNN Politics

House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting Presiden...

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 21

My deepest condolences to Rep. Connolly’s family as they grieve this loss and remember his life. He was a true public servant who lived out his values.

Rep. Gerry Connolly @handle.invalid · May 21

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 20

This bill is a disaster. Let’s see how my representative votes because he keeps telling everyone he won’t vote to cut Medicaid 🙄. I’ll believe that when I see it.

Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · May 19

When you attack Medicaid, rural hospitals suffer.

We need to be doing more to protect and expand access to care in Virginia’s rural communities. This Republican tax bill will do the opposite.

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · May 13

Republicans are willing to fight for their billionaire buddies to pay less taxes, but are ok cutting funding to programs that millions of Americans rely on — programs we pay for — and reducing services to vets. This is corruption defined. It is past time for real representation for the people.

HuffPost @huffpost.com · May 13

The president pitched a higher top marginal tax rate but House leaders showed no interest.

Republicans Reject Trump’s Proposed Tax On Millionaires

The president pitched a higher top marginal tax rate but House leaders showed no interest.

www.huffpost.com

Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Apr 30

Another day, another illegal action by an unelected billionaire to take the power of Congress while my Congressman (Wittman) and his cowardly friends refuse to take action. Making Americans less safe is a great way to tell your constituents you don’t give a shit.

www.notus.org/trump-white-...

DOGE Cuts Off Funds to Congressionally Mandated National Security Centers

The Department of Homeland Security-affiliated centers were housed at universities and researched everything from domestic terrorism threats and border security to weather emergencies.

www.notus.org

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Apr 29

And what is my congressman, Rob Wittman, doing? Letting Elon Musk fire VA hospital staff, voting for a budget and bills that hurt Americans, and avoiding constituents who don’t agree with him. We need a public servant who knows how to fight for all of us, not just his billionaire friends.

DCCC @electdemocrats.bsky.social · Apr 29

In the first 100 days since Trump took office, prices have skyrocketed, the stock market has tanked, and America is more isolated and vulnerable than ever before.

So what exactly have House Republicans been doing to help? Let’s take a look 🧵

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Apr 28

Firing the people and shuttering the programs who help the most vulnerable children is beyond cruel.

ProPublica @propublica.org · Apr 28

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all of the staff that had distributed $1.7B annually in Social Services Block Grant funds, which many states had depended on for their child welfare, foster care and adoption systems.

The Trump Administration’s War on Children

The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.

www.propublica.org

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Amanda L. Pohl @pohlforvirginia.com · Apr 26

Excellent coverage of today’s Where’s Wittman townhall in Henrico.

Ian Stewart @ianstewartcycles.bsky.social · Apr 26

virginiamercury.com/2025/04/26/w...
Today’s event

Wittman constituents host town hall in his absence to address immigration, federal funding concerns • Virginia Mercury

On Saturday, roughly 150 people asked U.S. Rep. Rob Whittman, R-Westmoreland, to push back on Trump administration’s sweeping immigration reforms and spending cuts

virginiamercury.com

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