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Rep. Eric Swalwell

@RepSwalwell

22 Sep 20

THREAD: Oh the elusive “young voters.” How do we inspire you to show up? If we talk to you, it’s clear we have it all wrong. You don’t need to be told to “go #vote” or it’s “your civic duty.” (1/4)

For good reason, you’re pessimistic about whether it even matters if you participate. You are informed. Better than any generation. Digital natives. Can call bullshit on anything. But you don’t feel you have agency. How do we give you agency? (2/4)

Throw out voting as a “final destination.” Think of voting as part of a three-act journey.
Act one: learn the issues and candidates and register. Act two: #vote! But the most important act is the last. Act three: Hold ‘em accountable. (3/4)

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Rep. Eric Swalwell

@RepSwalwell

23 Jul 20

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Rep. Eric Swalwell

@RepSwalwell

18 Jul 20

John Lewis was a hero we didn’t deserve—a champion for equality and freedom, a steadfast statesman, and one of my personal heroes—and I’m heartbroken at his passing. He lived a remarkable life and inspired a generation of Americans to fight for a better tomorrow.

Many times in recent years when I’ve felt demoralized about our country’s politics, John’s optimism and resolve inspired me to keep fighting. “Don't get lost in a sea of despair,” as he would say.

“Keep the faith, get up, get out there, be bold, be courageous, and do a job and do it well.” John was gravitas and dignity personified; whenever he spoke, even amid the noise of the House, the room would always become silent.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell

@RepSwalwell

1 Jul 20

@SenateGOP

The @SenateGOP decision to strip our intelligence and defense legislation of a provision requiring presidential campaigns to report offers of election help from foreign agents is yet another cynical, partisan attempt to enable @realDonaldTrump’s cheating and lying. (1/4)

It should go without saying that an offer of electoral help from a foreign actor– including dirt on an opponent– should be reported to the FBI. But the Trump camp proved that expecting people to do the right thing for our democracy isn’t enough; it must be enshrined in law. (2/4)

@SenBlumenthal

That’s why I authored and have carried the Duty to Report Act since 2018, & @SenBlumenthal offered our bill in his chamber. I worked to get the language included in our House Intelligence bill, but Republicans’ disdain for protecting our democracy continues unabated. (3/4)

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Rep. Eric Swalwell

@RepSwalwell

11 Jun 20

Today, I’m introducing the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act. Attempting to reveal whistleblowers’ identities undercuts long-standing policy, endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans, to encourage people to come forward with allegations of wrongdoing. (1/4)

President Trump and others attacked the courageous whistleblower who raised concerns with the Director of National Intelligence’s Office of Inspector General about the president’s actions with respect to Ukraine – actions for which the president later was impeached. (2/4)

Current law prevents only some federal officials from revealing a whistleblower’s identity, but there is no penalty for violations. My bill would impose criminal penalties on any federal official who knowingly communicates the identity of a whistleblower, (3/4)

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