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❓Why do Democrats primary Democrats❓
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Because not every Democrat fights for Democratic values.
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Because not every Democrat fights for Democratic values.
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The battle for the soul of the Democratic party happens in primaries. It comes down to which candidates put #PeopleOverProfits and which do not.
#DownBallotProgressives 🚫corporate💵 and fight for people.
Centrist Dems vote to protect the profits of their corporate donors.
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#DownBallotProgressives 🚫corporate💵 and fight for people.
Centrist Dems vote to protect the profits of their corporate donors.
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My opponent, @RepTomSuozzi is vice-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of Centrist Democrats & Republicans, funded by GOP billionaires and dark money groups like No Labels, that tout working across the aisle as a way to solve problems.
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We assume NY is progressive because it's Blue, but we're represented by Reps that oppose progressive policies that are overwhelmingly supported. ( @DataProgress )
🌎 #GreenNewDeal 64%-20%
🏥 #MedicareForAll 59%-24%
🏠 #HomesGuarantee 62%-21%
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🌎 #GreenNewDeal 64%-20%
🏥 #MedicareForAll 59%-24%
🏠 #HomesGuarantee 62%-21%
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With the exception of @AOC, NY Reps survive by their corporate donors pumping $millions into their campaigns to push policies benefiting the super-rich at the expense of hard working NYers.
💰That's why 70% of NYers support corruption reforms.
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💰That's why 70% of NYers support corruption reforms.
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We need to break the false narratives from corporate-funded think tanks & politicians that the solutions we need are "impractical," when they are absolutely feasible, necessary & popular. They are prioritizing donations over the wellbeing of people.
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I attended @RepTomSuozzi (D-NY3) townhall on 1/21/20 & when I asked him a legitimate question about why he takes corporate donations I was verbally berated & then assaulted by a man while #Suozzi passively stood by smirking & then joked about the situation. #suozzitownhall THREAD
@RepTomSuozzi I have known Congressman Suozzi for over two years as I was a volunteer on his 2018 reelection campaign. I was one of his field captains and the creator of his online Facebook constituent supporter community- “Heard in the Third.” ...
@RepTomSuozzi Since then, I have watched him turn his back on his party and his constituents. Tuesday evening, I attended his Townhall where constituents had the opportunity to ask him questions. Several men in the room made lengthy statements followed by questions and were received...
