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An absolute shocker.
Democrat Gay Valimont has flipped Escambia County.
🔵 Gay Valimont - 51%
🔴 Jimmy Patronis - 48%
Trump won this county by 19 points in 2024.
Good recap below. More 💩 from corrupt Christian Nationalist Republicans who feel emboldened to “do whatever [they] want”. More calls and protests are sure to come. We must keep up the pressure. We cannot remain silent or bury our heads and hope that things will get better.
great rundown of what the Ohio GOP is prioritizing in the state budget, the biggest vehicle through which we advance policy at the state level.
it ain't what Ohioans want, support, or need but it's all we get from a rigged legislature emboldened by illegal supermajorities.
This requirement forces districts to keep less than recommended reserves on hand, become ineligible for a AAA bond rating, and pay more in borrowing costs. That’s not property tax relief.
Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
Which is a better investment, the education and future of Ohio’s children or subsidizing billionaires to build a sports stadium? I know my answer. #publiceducation
Republicans don't have the votes to override a veto on this one. So @GovMikeDeWine has all the power
He can save #Ohio's colleges & universities, or he can devastate them
Tell Gov DeWine to VETO the Higher Education Destruction Act (SB 1):
https://t.co/poflbKgj1x
If you live in Wisconsin – or have friends or family who do – there’s an important Supreme Court race happening right now. And there’s only one candidate ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites: Judge Susan Crawford.
We’ve all seen how important judges are in protecting our rights, so vote early — don’t wait until April 1st. Find your early vote location: https://t.co/oDaQcyU3QJ
Republicans: after years of whining about dark-money billionaires puppeteering our political system, what do you have to say about Elon Musk buying the Presidency - and now the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
Here are more numbers to call!
We need every person who speaks to @GovMikeDeWine throughout the week to know #Ohio wants him to #VetoSB1 ✊️🇺🇸
Governor DeWine's main + regional offices: https://t.co/Cf0NF6Jlsl
Governor DeWine + his top advisors: https://t.co/o8JUny9tnB
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost signed on to a brief in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. https://t.co/sk32CurXPr
Whether you punch a clock or swipe a badge, work for tips or a salary, care for a child or for an aging parent, your work has dignity.
Today I’m launching the Dignity of Work Institute to create an economy where Americans’ work is valued, where they benefit from the wealth they create, and where everyone can afford a decent living.
Let’s make workers the winners in our economy. Follow @DOWInstitute
Ready to learn more and advocate for public schools? And hear from @GovTimWalz ?!! Sign up to attend the 2025 National Conference right here in Cbus! April 5-6
https://t.co/yEABxY7qIF
The US added only 151,000 jobs in February, lower than the forecast 170,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%.
Yet again, a Republican president is blowing the strong economy he inherited from a Democrat.