Mitchell Smith

Occasional tweets about baseball, politics, and @CoryBooker. Was and always will be a Big Ag Guy w/ @GannonforIowa. Still love @ceoworks and @AmeriCorpsVISTA

[Kevin Van Valkenburg @KVanValkenburg]

One final note: It is obvious that the administration has no plan, nor interest, in Langston or Rock Creek, and I would not be surprised to see them left to die or developed as condos. This is entirely about East Potomac, and trying to set up a lasting grift in central DC.

[hannah gais @hannahgais]

I've run through the mall at night dozens of times, and I can quite confidently say that if you didn't feel safe in what was already one of the most surveilled parts of the city, you actually just should go live somewhere else.

[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ @baseballhall]

Welcome to baseball immortality, Ichiro Suzuki.

[Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen]

This fanatic is openly talking about fabricating a reason to suspend everyone's constitutional right to due process — and Trump has given him free rein.

Is there NO Republican in D.C. who will stand up to these constitutional arsonists? https://t.co/FQbADVl2zJ

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

Trump said he wanted to take away due process for immigrants–something conservative judges think is unconstitutional—and he did.

He says he wants to ship American citizens to foreign countries, believe him and do not wait to speak out against his abhorrent actions.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

The Supreme Court was clear: the Trump administration must act to facilitate the return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia to the United States. There is no room for debate — yet Trump is refusing, in defiance of a lawful court order.

Every member of Congress should be standing up for the Constitution and demanding that the administration act to return Mr. Abrego Garcia to the U.S. and to his family.

And we must all remember an attack on the right to Due Process of anyone is a threat to the due process rights of everyone.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

do you think Cory Booker can make it for 3 years and about 10 months longer?

[Seattle Mariners @Mariners]

You can’t start #OpeningDay without Dave 💙

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Looks like the people looking for fraud are committing fraud.

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

Willfully disregarding a court order is blatantly unconstitutional. Mr. Reitz's refusal to say he would commit to abiding by court rulings is chilling to those of us dedicated to the rule of law.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Let's be clear: this PR stunt does NOTHING to actually expand access to IVF. Republicans created this mess by overturning Roe and they've blocked legislation MULTIPLE TIMES that WOULD make IVF care more accessible and affordable for families. Give me a break.

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

The Second Chance Reauthorization Act provides invaluable resources and support to state and local governments as they prepare incarcerated individuals to reenter society. I’m proud this unanimously passed the Senate and I look forward to its swift passage in the House.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Write your letter.
Vote.

[Jeanna Kelley @jeannathomas]

I keep seeing people say Gus struggles to control his emotions due to neurodivergence and I really want to emphasize that his sincere love for and pride in his father are emotions that don't need to be "controlled."

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

I was honored to witness 36 new Americans take their Oath of Citizenship today right here in New Jersey. Your journeys and dreams strengthen the fabric of our nation and our state. Know that your contributions make New Jersey—and America—brighter.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

It was hard not to get emotional last night after President Biden’s Oval Office Address. We witnessed history. We witnessed a man—after a lifetime of service, live up to his oath in the most exceptional way. Defending the constitution, defending democracy, and in an act of selflessness, Joe Biden put his country before himself.

Joe Biden is an American hero, he is a patriot.

I’m grateful to him and proud to call him my President.

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

I applaud President Biden's Executive Actions on Immigration

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Encouraged to see @MLB taking steps to honor the incredible talent and rich legacy of the Negro Leagues by including the stats of thousands of those extraordinary players in its official records. This step not only enriches the fabric of baseball history but also ensures these legendary figures receive recognition they so deeply deserve.
https://t.co/FyGRGrIEpK

[Sen. Cory Booker @SenBooker]

I will always safeguard the dreams of DACA recipients. These folks are the heart and soul of our nation, and it’s out duty to protect their ability rights to live, learn, and thrive in the only country they’ve called home.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

America’s federal marijuana laws simply do NOT make sense, and the enforcement of these laws are riddled with hypocrisy and injustice.

We should be appalled that in this country some people, predominately and disproportionately Black and Latino citizens, are jailed, prevented from getting jobs, and/or struggle with finding housing…all because they did the same thing Senators, Congresspeople, and even Presidents have admitted to doing - even though there is no difference in usage rates between races or ethnicities.

This double standard needs to end. It’s time the federal government to decriminalize cannabis and take action to right these past wrongs, which is why I’m proud that earlier this week, along with my colleagues Senators Widen and Schumer, we reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.