NEWS: Numerous West Virginia organizations have released a strongly worded joint statement calling on Congress to pass #BuildBackBetter.
In it, they condemn @Sen_JoeManchin for shrinking the bill and call on him to stand with Democrats to pass it now. 🧵1/
2/ "West Virginians are counting on Democrats to ensure the #BuildBackBetterAct is passed. West Virginia needs the President’s full agenda to pass and we cannot count on our Senator to make sure it does.
3/ "For months now all eyes have been on @Sen_JoeManchin, one of only two Democrats in Congress who have opposed President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.
Senator Manchin could have used that attention to shine a spotlight on the struggles of families across West Virginia.
🚨BREAKING: Tonight, @Sen_JoeManchin emerged from his yacht for some real talk with the West Virginians who’ve been kayaking to his DC yacht every day this week!
And he invited them to come in for a meeting tomorrow/Monday latest! #DontSinkWV
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2/ Video credit for the tweet above: 🎥 Thet-Su Tin w/ Freedom, Justice, Equality for Myanmar
3/ @Sen_JoeManchin came out to talk to the growing number of West Virginians who’ve been kayaking to his yacht in DC all week asking him to #BuildBackBetter.
He and @angikearns2 had a heart to heart here. #DontSinkWV
🚨Statement Alert🚨 In response to the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling on a pathway to citizenship through reconciliation, @AnaMariaArchil2 , co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, issued the following statement:
“Today, the Senate Parliamentarian once again issued a misguided advisory opinion against the inclusion of a pathway to citizenship in reconciliation. However, there is precedent and a strong rationale for the immigration proposal to be included in the reconciliation bill."
If Democrats, who control the Senate, House of Representatives, and the White House choose to follow this advisory opinion, they would be shutting the doors to millions of undocumented immigrants who call this country home.
🚨 Endorsement Alert - Slate of Progressive Candidates in Michigan 🚨 2/8
@VBH4Prosecutor (Wayne County Prosecutor) is running on a platform aimed to untangle the current public health crisis from the criminal justice system.
🚨 Endorsement Alert - Slate of Progressive Candidates in Michigan 🚨 3/8
@gabysantiromero (Wayne County Commissioner) hopes to develop safer communities in Wayne County by addressing basic needs like housing and equitable public transportation.
🚨 Endorsement Alert - Slate of Progressive Candidates in Michigan 🚨 4/8
Donavan McKinney (State Rep) is devoted to securing equitable funding for education, the right for paid sick leave, and reforming the criminal justice system by addressing policies that attack the poor.
The first millennial to run for president should have reflected the overwhelming millennial desire for climate transformation and justice.
Instead, @PeteButtigieg and his campaign has chosen to use and abuse Iowa POC voters like a cheat code in a video game.
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@PeteButtigieg Iowan people of color worked hard to show up against all obstacles. They overwhelmingly chose @BernieSanders more than any other candidate, by far.
Instead of improving for New Hampshire, @PeteButtigieg knocked on the Democrats door to demand minimizing POC votes.
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@PeteButtigieg@BernieSanders When confronted by Black voters moved by tragic personal experiences to question @PeteButtigieg's policies, Mayor Pete looked them in the eye and told them he doesn't want their vote.
So they didn't give it to him. And now he wants them erased.
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