Ben Hoke

[Fred Guttenberg @fred_guttenberg]

Dear young people.

We need to talk. I am deeply concerned by how many of you continue to suggest that you will not vote. I am reaching out to you as a dad and as someone who has worked with many of you because I am a dad whose daughter was murdered in school because of gun violence. I have listened to young people from across the country who have shared their fears with me over gun violence, and their futures, and have told me about their anxiety because of active shooter drills. We worked together to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and to bring to reality the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to the White House. We were only able to do these incredible things because we voted, and we voted for people who respected our rights to be safe.

Over the years I have listened to many of you tell me how you believed that young people would do a better job at governing than my generation. Who knows, you may be right. I have listened to many of you tell me how you plan to be future leaders and plan to make a difference as soon as possible. I have also listened to you follow that up by telling me that you may not vote. I just don’t get it. You can’t talk about change, and you can’t talk about being a leader, and not vote. Here is my concern for all of you who want to be the change we need and who want to lead. If you fail to vote in this election, you may never get the chance. If you fail to vote, even as a protest, and Trump wins as a result of YOUR FAILURE NOT TO VOTE, your ability to be the change makers is lost. Your ability to be our future leaders will end. If he wins, his words about ending Democracy and future elections should send a clear message. The message to young people, should Trump win because you did not vote, is simple. If he wins, you lose. If you mean what you say about wanting to do a better job and wanting to lead, IT BEGINS NOW. If you mean what you say, the only way that you can show your commitment to your own beliefs IS TO VOTE NOW!!! If you believe what you say about wanting to continue the work on reducing gun violence, you know how to vote and you know who to vote for. If you believe what you say about bodily autonomy, you know how to vote and you know who to vote for. If you believe what you say about climate change, you know how to vote and you know who to vote for. If you believe what you say about protecting voting rights and making voting more accessible, you know how to vote and you know who to vote for. Theare so many issues that I could go through, and you would know how to vote and know who to vote for. We may not agree on everything with every issue, but this is Democracy. You can only protect Democracy if you participate in it and the most powerful way to do that is to vote.

I will be voting for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz, and down ballot for a Congress that they can work with, because I want to protect your futures. I want to protect your rights to be future leaders. I hope that you want to do so as well. It will only happen if you vote. DO NOT SIT THIS ONE OUT. JUST FUCKING VOTE!!!

[Ken Jeong @kenjeong]

If you are turned away at the polls because your name is not on the register, don't walk away.
Say this:
I REQUEST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Don't let them steal your vote.

[The Duke Endowment @DukeEndowment]

We're proud to support @DavidsonCollege and its mission to make education accessible through The Davidson Trust. With $22M from the Endowment, students like Jalyssa Hobbs are pursuing their dreams. Learn more at https://t.co/8qPI8XF422

#DukeEndowment
#DukeEndowment100

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@henry_heil @BrkstoneCougars 🔥

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

I just signed up on the "Boo Bash 2024" page! https://t.co/XyNnQJLSpk via @signupgenius

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

Me: what can I get you?
Southern woman at bar: seven up long
Me: never heard of it
Woman: its refreshing
Me: Modelo, and a seven up long
Bartender: what?
Me: 7 UP Long!
Bartender: never heard it
Me to her: never heard it
Frustrated woman: orders the drinks. Savignon Blanc.

[Paul Watson @paul_c_watson]

Man sits by me on train.
MAN: Loads of psychopaths around here
ME: Really?
MAN: Loads mate
ME: How'd you know?
MAN: There's signs aren't there?
ME: I guess?
MAN: I love them
(47 minutes of awkward silence.)
Man leaves train, he has a bike. I realise he was saying 'cycle paths'.

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@StephenCurry30 @warriors @NBA As a congrats, would you like this hat by Hood? I can mail it your way.

[Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30]

Day 1, Year 16, never a dull moment….Let’s get it!

[Mayor Vi Lyles @CLTMayor]

Charlotte is a city that intentionally welcomes and includes people from all backgrounds. I am proud that we have earned – with the help of many organizations and resources – the status of a #CertifiedWelcoming city.

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@cclunie40 @DavidsonCollege @DavidsonWildcat @Davidson_DAF @DavidsonAlums Well done @cclunie40

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

33 on a calculus test. No answers right. All points for effort

[Chris Marsicano @ChrisMarsicano]

Hey Davidson folks!

What was your worst grade at Davidson? I'm trying to make a case to students that you can do just fine in life without *all* As.

I got C in Forensic Anthropology. Fascinating class, learned a ton. Dr. Cho is the GOAT. One of the best classes I ever had.

[Golden State Warriors @warriors]

RETWEET IF YOU LOVE WATCHING STEPHEN CURRY PLAY BASKETBALL.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

After enduring unimaginable suffering and uncertainty, the Americans detained in Russia are safe, free, and have begun their journeys back into the arms of their families.

[Chris Clunie @cclunie40]

So grateful to the @DavidsonMSoccer & @DavidsonWildcat community! Establishing our very first named head coaching endowment sets a standard for others to follow. And honors one of the very best to do it! @DavidsonCollege @Davidson_DAF #AthleticsDoneRight

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@Timodc How was WSP?

[Shawn Harris for Congress @ShawnForGeorgia]

JUST IN: We broke another record by hitting the most donations in a 24-hour period. 

People across the nation want an end to the MTG chaos.

Can you please retweet and chip in whatever you can afford to boost our campaign, as we're getting ready to take on MTG? (Link in bio)

[Shawn Harris for Congress @ShawnForGeorgia]

Last night, I won the Democratic nomination to run against Marjorie Taylor Greene.

I'm not sure why, but since then I keep seeing posts by people saying that they never unfollowed but are no longer following us.

Can you please retweet this so people can find our account?

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@DanWuori My dad travels a good bit so the whole family calls him Waldo. Grandkids too “Waado”

[Ben Hoke @benhoke]

@JoJoFromJerz The only time I wished for a prosthetic arm.