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Mom, attorney, cancer survivor, & community leader. Former Democratic nominee for Congress in Texas' 2nd District.
Nov 4, 2020 13 tweets 4 min read
Hello everyone. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. It’s been the honor of my life running as the Democratic nominee for #TX02 and fighting to get @JoeBiden elected. Just 11 short months ago, we began this campaign with a belief.

[THREAD] A belief that health care is a human right — not a privilege for the few. A belief that politicians must be held accountable to the people, and that conscience must always come before career. And a belief that, together, we can turn our American Dream into an American Reality.
Oct 18, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
Deductive Reasoning:

1. Politicians who undermine basic public health measures, spread disinformation, & take no personal responsibility should be held accountable for endangering our families.

2. That's @DanCrenshawTX.

Therefore, we're going to hold him accountable. Go #VOTE. Here's one example:
Oct 6, 2020 15 tweets 8 min read
.@DanCrenshawTX was asked about me. His answer? A Trump-style train wreck. Dan claimed that the Affordable Care Act "wasn't clear" about protecting pre-existing conditions.

For someone with a podcast called "Hold These Truths," he sure can't tell one.

FACT CHECK (1/15) ImageImageImage On November 10, the Supreme Court will hear a GOP-led lawsuit to gut the Affordable Care Act with @DanCrenshawTX's blessing. If successful, well over 1 million Texans could lose their health insurance. (2/15)
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Sep 29, 2020 16 tweets 9 min read
In case @DanCrenshawTX pretends to forget all these COVID-19 lies, here's a thread to jog his memory.

I'm going to hold him accountable come November 3rd, and here's why.

(1/16) On April 22, @DanCrenshawTX said @HarrisCoJudge's mask measure was “draconian” and would lead to “unjust government tyranny.” (2/16)
Sep 18, 2020 23 tweets 9 min read
Since @DanCrenshawTX is in the mood to make a fool of himself today, I figured I'd help him out.

Dan just dropped his new 'health care' ad, and *surprise, surprise* the congressman forgot about his own voting record. Good thing I kept ALL the receipts for him! 🤡

THREAD(1/23) In the new ad, Dan makes four claims about what he’ll do.
Two of his claims — “decrease your costs with more choice and transparency” and “increase your access to doctors you trust” — were too vague for anyone to fact check.

His other two claims? Flat-out lies. (2/23)
Aug 27, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
A few things @DanCrenshawTX forgot to mention on his big @GOPconvention debut.

1) Dan talked about honoring heroes, but he claimed @SenDuckworth — Purple Heart recipient who lost both of her legs in combat — "stands" for the "destruction of America."
washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/… 2) @DanCrenshawTX talked about the frontline heroes selflessly serving us all. But he forgot to mention the bipartisan group of 100+ Houston doctors who plead with him to stop spreading dangerous disinformation about the pandemic.

Spoiler: He didn't.
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Jul 25, 2020 9 tweets 5 min read
Hey @DanCrenshawTX: While we're at it, let's fact check your "fact check."

*Cracks knuckles* (1/8) Lie 1: Dan claims he never downplayed our hospitals being overwhelmed.

On June 11, he said “We saved our hospital systems — they weren’t even close to being overwhelmed,” and “we wrongfully thought what happened in NYC could happen across the country.”

He was wrong. (2/8)
Jul 20, 2020 19 tweets 5 min read
Hey @DanCrenshawTX — you still haven't responded to the bipartisan group of 100+ Houston doctors asking you to stop spreading dangerous disinformation.

Take a break from the swamp and read their words. (1/18)

theintercept.com/2020/07/17/hou… "We are the doctors, medical professionals, and emergency room physicians of Houston, dutifully serving on the frontlines of this pandemic and trying to keep our patients, our families, and ourselves alive." (2/18)
Jul 6, 2020 21 tweets 11 min read
Governor Abbott’s mask order exposed one of @DanCrenshawTX's many dangerous COVID-19 lies.

He's been making these shameless comments for months, and we've kept the receipts.

Here's a four month timeline of Dan's worst COVID-19 disinformation. (1/20) On March 7, @DanCrenshawTX said masks DO NOT help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and claimed they’re just for health care professionals. Now, masks are mandated across the state of Texas. (2/20)

Mar 23, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
1) Celebrating ten years of the ACA today and it’s protections for pre-existing conditions, young people, and basic care! 2) Even in the midst of the current healthcare crisis, the Trump Administration and GOP lawmakers continue to try to dismantle the ACA and strip protections and coverage from Texans.
Mar 13, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
As the impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis are felt in our community, my campaign is postponing plans for in-person events. The health and safety of our families, friends, neighbors, community and nation matter most. In the coming days we’ll announce virtual events to help us all stay informed, connected, and working together. Sign up here to get details: secure.ngpvan.com/vivCIAOgWEewZU…
Feb 19, 2020 18 tweets 10 min read
It’s day two of early voting in #TX02! Have you made your plan to vote? Find voting information at simafortx.com/votinginfo! I’m honored to have the endorsement of dozens of community leaders and organizations who fight for progress every day. Excited and humbled to post this endorsement thread
Jan 23, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
In our campaign to defeat Republican Dan Crenshaw I am so proud to announce we have received the recommendation for endorsement by the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. I will always stand up for working families, and fight for fair wages, workplace protections and dignity at work. When working people win, we all win.