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Mar 16, 2020 15 tweets 5 min read Read on X
I encourage all of you to tune into the #DemocraticDebate this evening. We are in a pivotal moment for this election and for our country. At a time like this we all need the direction of real leaders. Tonight on stage, there are two of the best. Will be sharing thoughts below! 🇺🇸
No matter which candidate you prefer or whose health care plan might be better, I’d take either one of these candidates over our current leadership. It’s time we had competence and compassion back in the White House. #VoteBlue
This has been the most informative and educational conversation about the #COVID19 pandemic by any candidate for President to date. Words matter, messaging matters, leadership matters. We can’t just say, “It’ll pass.” We must provide the details as to how we’ll get through it.
I can’t decide what’s more aggressive currently. Biden’s eyes getting wider and wider or Bernie’s pointing all around the room. This Wall Street bailout discussion is getting intense! #DemocraticDebate
I think we have just seen a live take on “The Odd Couple” #DemocraticDebate #BernieBiden
In certain situations I can agree that it does matter what someone said or didn’t say. In terms of this debate, during this pandemic, with this administration, I feel we should focus on the task at hand; bringing real leadership back to the White House.
Yes, Joe! Thank you for steering this debate back onto what matters; voting out the current President and bringing leadership back to the White House. Thank you Bernie for following suit and to both candidates for supporting one another, no matter what. #DemocraticDebate
Which woman is your preferred pick at Vice President?
If you have another VP choice, please comment and share who you feel would make the best pick! Apologies for leaving off any and all qualified and incredible candidates!
So glad to see #ClimateChange center stage at this debate. It must be included and acted upon in every decision by everyone from here on out.
Renewable energy is and must be the future. I believe Missouri can be a leader nationwide in renewable energy. As your State Representative in Jeff City, I will make sure #ClimateChange is acted on in every decision that I make. The time to act is now. #JamesforMO
This dictator discussion is a bit petty in my opinion. We all agree that authoritarianism and dictatorships are not good for anyone, and both candidates on this stage agree with that. Period. Lets talk about what our current president has done internationally...
There are so many topics and issues that need to be dramatically improved in our country. But first, in order to make that progress, we need a leader at the helm. Either one of these candidates will be that leader. This November we all know what we must do #VoteBlue #CountryFirst
Who won the debate tonight?
Thanks everyone for following along and participating this evening. I fully believe the next President of the United States was on that stage tonight. Regardless of your preference, I think we all agree that big changes are needed come November.

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Sep 29, 2020
Welcome to Night One of our legislative focus week on common sense gun laws here in Missouri. Tonight’s topic will focus on why we need common sense gun legislation here in Missouri.

Please join in and share your opinions as well. Let’s go!
Tonight I will be referencing the following article - cdn.americanprogress.org/content/upload…
In my opinion, common sense gun laws go towards making our communities, schools, and our state safer, all while respecting the 2nd Amendment and encouraging responsible gun ownership. We Missourians need these for many reasons.
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Sep 20, 2020
Welcome to day 4 and 5 of our weekly legislative focus over organized labor here in Missouri. Today we will talk about why labor is important to us, and about our strong pro-labor campaign.

As always, join in and share any thoughts and opinions! Lets go!
Organized labor is important to me for several reasons. First, my wife and I have experienced the benefits first hand for almost the past decade.

Knowing that the work you are doing is directly providing for your health insurance, benefits, and retirement, provides security.
I have a personal connection to labor here in KCMO as well. My great grandfather Shackelford was a UAW member who worked at the first Ford plant here in KC.

Being endorsed by the UAW Midwest States CAP means so much for several reasons, especially the family connection.
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Sep 18, 2020
Welcome to night 3 of our Legislative Focus week on organized labor here in Missouri. Tonight’s topic will cover how I plan to support labor legislatively in Jeff City.

As always, please feel free to share your opinions and thoughts at anytime. Lets go!
Tonight will also be a shorter night compared to others.

In Jeff City, I plan to support any and all measures that will go towards maintaining and strengthening the right of collective bargaining for all our unions.
I also intend on supporting measures that will go towards protecting and strengthening all our workers rights, including workplace safety, benefits, and retirement, those pensions are important!
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Sep 15, 2020
Welcome to Night One of our new Legislative Focus week! This weeks topic will be about organized labor here in Missouri. My wife and campaign manager, @be_ty_le, and I have been in unions for years, so this one means a lot to us. Tonight we will touch on the benefits of labor!
I fully believe the stronger our Missouri unions are, the stronger our communities will be, the stronger our economy will be, and the stronger our state of Missouri will be. This is because of the many benefits labor unions can bring to their communities.
If you’re a member of a labor union, you can have a better quality of life and a greater peace of mind because of these union benefits:
- collective bargaining
- workplace safety
- higher wages
- better benefits
- a union representative
Read 5 tweets
Sep 6, 2020
Welcome to the 5th installment of our Legislative Focus Week on Infrastructure here in Missouri. Today’s topic will be my favorite infrastructure pieces across our state. Today is the first day version of our Legislative Focus and the first to fall on a Sunday. Let’s go!
To start off, let’s start locally here in @KCMO with our KC Streetcar! I’m a huge proponent of public transportation and I’m excited for the Streetcar extension coming soon. Image
Constructed in the mid-1950’s, Table Rock Lake is a gem here in Missouri. Just as gorgeous as the Ozarks (my opinion), and usually less crowded. A great summer getaway spot for Missourians and tourists alike. Image
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Sep 5, 2020
Welcome to Night 4 of our Legislative Focus Week on Infrastructure in Missouri. Tonight’s topic will cover reinvesting in our roads and bridges.

This is a crucial issue in my opinion for our state, and one that has been hard to solve over the years. Please join in the convo!
To start, here’s an article that highlights the needs and attempts to rebuild and improve our roads and highways. It’s time we finally come together to find the best solutions for our roads. showmeinstitute.org/blog/transport…
At the moment, we have two bridge projects in KCMO, the Buck O’Neil Bridge and the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River.

These projects are great, but there are many more bridges that need repair and improvements across our state.
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