I know I'm supposed to tweet all day about today’s school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. With three kids and three adults shot and killed.
Just like I was supposed to write about the 11 other school shootings this year alone.
But f*ck it. I refuse.
We all know damn well who's to blame. You know it's the NRA. You know it's Republicans who are blocking sane gun reform.
At best, they ignore these murders. At worst, they LOVE them — because talk of gun reform will come up, and that INCREASES gun sales.
Either way, blood is on their hands. And the rest of us are filled with rage.
It's always the same. Every. Single. Time. And it must change.
WTF more is there to say?
I ran for office because I want my neighbors to be healthy, I want my community to thrive, and I want this state to be a place all feel proud to call home. I can’t wait to continue serving my hometown in Jefferson City🇺🇸
Young voters are breaking 3-1 for Dems. No generation has been this progressive or politically engaged in American history.
A look at what youth voter turnout has gotten us:
St. Louis, it is the honor of my life to represent you in Congress, and it will be my privilege to continue serving you as your Congresswoman.
I love you.