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Sep 14, 2021 4 tweets 1 min read Read on X
Yesterday, before results were released in the California recall, Larry Elder’s campaign launched a website promoting baseless claims that the election was stolen.

We've reached the point where Republicans don't even wait until polls close before claiming an election was rigged.
It’s tempting to laugh at the absurdity of Elder’s ploy, but it’s a grave warning sign of how Republicans plan to run campaigns from here on out. Any result they don’t like will be written off as fraudulent.

We must keep fighting back against Republicans’ authoritarian agenda.
P.S. Californians, don't forget to vote in person before 8 p.m. today, or mail in or drop off your ballot as soon as you can. The stakes are too high to sit this one out.

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This Veterans Day, let's recall some of the many ways Trump has denigrated our service members. 🧵
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For the past year, I’ve been making videos highlighting things you should know.

If you’re undecided, or know someone who is undecided, please take a look at these videos. 🧵
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People seem to have forgotten why he left office with the lowest approval rating of any president ever.

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March 4 is when Trump's federal trial for trying to overturn the election is scheduled.

March 5 is Super Tuesday.

And then...
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