Matt Cartwright
@CartwrightPA
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Husband of Marion, father of Jack & Matt, 25-yr jury trial lawyer, now working for all the people of northeastern Pennsylvania - text 29063 to join me.
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I don’t care who you are or who you voted for.
From lowering gas prices, creating jobs and protecting Social Security, to funding our local law enforcement – I work for you.
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I’m the only House Democrat running for reelection to have won a Trump district in 2016, 2018 and 2020.
This election was always going to be close — with your support we’ll put people over party to deliver for our community.
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I’d like to thank the voters of northeastern Pennsylvania for electing me to serve another term as your congressman.
Whether you voted for me or not, I promise I work for you.
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I was thrilled to welcome
@JohnFetterman
to Scranton today.
He doesn’t work for the corporate special interests looking to rip off our community and our commonwealth.
Now let’s send him to Washington — where he’ll work for us.
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I’m the only Democrat that has won a Trump district in 2016, 2018 and 2020. With your support, we’ll continue to ensure the people of northeastern Pennsylvania have a real voice in Congress.
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I’m working to expand Social Security well into the future.
You can assure it will not be on the chopping block under my watch.
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The stakes could not be higher in this election, for our community and for Pennsylvania. Over the next 65 days,
@JoshShapiroPA
and I will work tirelessly to earn your vote, win this election and move our region and our state forward.
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My opponent supported legislation opposing access to abortion — with ZERO exceptions.
Not even to save the life of the mother.
This extremism is not who we are as a country, and I remain committed to reproductive freedom for everyone.
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I will always have the backs of the brave men and women who served our country.
On my watch, the sacrifices of you and your family will never go unnoticed.
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In Congress I secured federal resources to reduce key pollutants in our region's streams and the Susquehanna River.
In NEPA we take pride in our natural resources and as your congressman, I’ll always look after our clean air and water.
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I’m proud to stand with
@JohnFetterman
, a fighter for working class Pennsylvanians regardless of their party.
Our government should serve working men and women, not special interests.
I hope we’ll see you Saturday and that you’ll join our fight to make Washington work for you.
SCRANTON!!!! ⚡ I'm headed your way this Saturday
RSVP to join me + the Electric City’s very own
@Bob_Casey
+
@CartwrightPA
+ other special guests 🥰
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I'm proud to endorse Vice President Harris and thank President Biden for his lifetime of public service.
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Marion and I proudly provided free legal support to the family members of 9/11 victims.
My opponent’s firm lobbied on behalf of the Saudi government against those same families.
I’m honored to have the support of heroes like Kevin and promise to always stand for our values.
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What a great day yesterday! Thanks so much to everyone who showed up for our 13th annual picnic to support our campaign.
There's no better community than the one in northeastern Pennsylvania. I promise to keep working for you.
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My opponent says on “Day 1” he would vote to repeal legislation that lowers prescription drug costs for our seniors.
That’s where his values lie.
In Congress I work for you, not the big drug companies.
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My top priority is lowering prices.
That’s why I’m helping to bring a $6 billion shale gas to car gas plant to NEPA.
I voted to lower prescription drug costs for our seniors.
And I’m fighting to crack down on big oil companies exploiting us for a profit.
I work for you.
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Tonight's results are encouraging and we are extremely proud of the campaign we've run. Thank you for your support and I look forward to saying more tomorrow.
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I will always be a fighter when it comes to protecting Social Security and Medicare for our seniors.
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My opponent, Jim Bognet, wrote policies to cut worker benefits and pensions.
He even called for cuts to Social Security & Medicare.
The last thing our community needs is an anti-worker, anti-senior, anti-union, former corporate lobbying executive representing us in Congress.
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I never will stand for cuts to Social Security and Medicare on my watch.
Not now. Not ever.
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Make your voice heard. Be sure you’re registered to vote at your current address.
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I’m proud to have voted today to lower the cost of prescription drugs for our seniors.
This bill allows Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for the first time in its history.
As your member of Congress, I’ll always stand against Big Pharma looking to rip off our community.
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You know him as the guy on TV who voted for President Trump.
I know him as my friend John.
I don’t care if you vote Republican or if you vote Democrat.
I work for you.
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I am grateful for the many supporters and voters who powered this campaign, and I look forward to continue serving Northeastern Pennsylvanians. Let's get to work, and Move
#NEPA
Forward.
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I’m not beholden to the deep-pocketed and well-connected.
I’m fighting to put working people first. I work for you.
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I know what it takes to create jobs and put money in the pockets of northeastern Pennsylvanians.
Text Matt to 29063 and join me in the effort to build a local economy we can depend on.
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As a political operative,
@Bognet4congress
pushed to cut Medicare and Social Security so he can lower taxes for the rich.
Let’s send a message to him in November that our seniors deserve the care and security they’ve been promised.
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My opponent’s D.C. lobbying firm worked on behalf of the Saudi Arabian government against the families of 9/11 victims.
I’m cosponsoring a bill to pull military support from the Saudis for cutting oil production. I will never sell our community out to the highest bidder.
#PA08
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Every day I’m fighting to put working people ahead of corporate interests.
Let’s send a message in November that our community is not for sale.
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I’m fighting for working people like Glen by growing our local economy, taking on big corporations and bringing jobs back from China.
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I've raised my family here and worked hard for the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. I'm proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to doing so much more. I work for you.
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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My opponent, Jim Bognet, worked for years as a corporate lobbying executive. His firm even took over $1 million to lobby against the rights of the American victims of 9/11 and their families.
Our member of Congress should serve our community, not the highest bidder.
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Last week, I said from the debate stage that my opponent, Jim Bognet, would support Rick Scott’s plan to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block.
Now he’s campaigning with him. Don’t be fooled, Jim Bognet is concerned about himself, not the people of
#PA08
.
.
@GOPChairwoman
and NRSC Chair
@ScottforFlorida
are speaking at the Luzerne County, Pa GOP headquarters campaigning for Jim Bognet, who is challenging Matt Cartwright
#PA08
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In Case You Missed It: This is northeastern Pennsylvania coming back.
I will never stop fighting to bring infrastructure, jobs, and opportunity back home.
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It is my honor to be one of the candidates endorsed by
@BarackObama
. President Obama said he is “proud" to endorse candidates "who aren’t just running against something, but for something —to expand opportunity for all of us.” I believe that, and I’ll always work for you.
#PA8
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More than 65 million Americans currently rely on monthly Social Security checks.
As your member of Congress, I will always stand against any action to take away what our seniors have earned.
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My opponent supports a national abortion ban with ZERO exceptions — not even to save a woman’s life.
This extremism has no place in our community.
#PA08
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Have a voice within your community by signing up to volunteer with my campaign team today.
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Grab your walking shoes and join my team for canvasses this weekend!
We’re going to be knocking on doors in Mount Pocono, Brodheadsville and Milford.
Sign up here!
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My opponent, Jim Bognet, is a former corporate lobbying executive looking to use our community to get a promotion.
He's spent his entire career working against unions, seniors and everyday people.
Our voice in Congress should serve us, not the special interests in DC.
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Voting is our greatest responsibility as Americans. I’m grateful to have gotten the chance to cast my ballot with my family. I hope I’ve earned your vote.
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If you haven't voted yet, it isn't too late! Polls are open until 8 PM! Get out there and vote!
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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Sam’s story is one of many here in northeastern Pennsylvania.
As your member of Congress, I’ll always stand up for our veterans and ensure they’re given the healthcare they’ve earned in service to this country.
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My opponent did not say a word when members of his party blocked a provision to cap the cost of insulin.
His silence speaks volumes about his priorities and who he fights for. Our community deserves better.
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In Part Two of our ongoing examination into my Wall Street banker opponent, we learn how difficult it must be to buy a house in another state just to run for Congress. Looks hard!
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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Don’t forget to show your support by requesting a yard sign today!
Show your support for my campaign by requesting a yard sign!
Just go to and select “Volunteer” under the “Get Involved” tab to request your sign today.
Thank you for showing your support as we work to ensure NEPA continues to have a voice in Washington.
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As we Members of Congress return to our districts, I can't help but think that we should have prioritized passing an infrastructure bill. Think of the jobs... Our next Congress can do this, and I will work to make it happen. Vote this Nov 6!
#PA8
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Thank you to the editorial boards of the Times-Tribune and Citizens Voice for your endorsements. I'm proud of what I've been able to achieve and I know I can do so much more. I'll never stop fighting for NEPA.
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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I co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act because it’s time to make up for cost-of-living adjustments and stop penalizing those who take time out of the workforce to care for children.
I remain committed to protecting the Social Security benefits our seniors have earned.
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I stand firm in my support for protecting and expanding Social Security for our seniors who have earned it after a lifetime of hard work.
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Honored to endorse my friend, northeastern PA hometown boy, Joe Biden for President
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We’re holding canvasses across the district this weekend! Sign up here to join my team.
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I’ve always been endorsed by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Don’t fall for bogus dark money GOP attack ads.
Matt Cartwright is one of the Dems who will stand up for workers and retirees --- not for the wealthy and powerful. Our
@DanielAdcock
presented him with "seniors' champion" boxing gloves, as captured in this photo by the New York Times!
@CartwrightPA
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Last week, Jim Bognet attacked a member of our community from the debate stage.
Making false claims against him.
His falsehoods and deceit have become a pattern.
Below is a statement from John, a local business owner, a supporter of President Trump and my friend.
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Jim Bognet is running phony ads funded by the same corporate interests that paid his Washington lobbying firm.
I've been here, working to lower drug prices, protect social security and bring a shale gas to car gas plant to Northeastern, PA.
I work for you.
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NEPA is fired up for
@JoeBiden
! And we've got Democrats running all the way down the ballot who are ready to help him beat this virus and
#BuildBackBetter
.
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There has been historic participation in this election in NEPA. We ran a campaign we can all be proud of, and I'm confident that we will come out on top as the count goes on. Let's remain patient & allow the process to continue as officials work to provide decisive results ASAP.
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Don’t forget to show your support by requesting a yard sign today!
Show your support for my campaign by requesting a yard sign!
Just go to and select “Volunteer” under the “Get Involved” tab to request your sign today.
Thank you for showing your support as we work to ensure NEPA continues to have a voice in Washington.
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National Republicans have already announced they're pouring $2.7 million into this district to defeat us.
Let’s stand up to this outside influence and make sure the people of northeastern Pennsylvania continue to have a true voice in Washington.
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I'm proud to be joining
@HouseDemocrats
in introducing the
#ForThePeople
Act – our plan to end the dominance of big money in our politics.
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Jim Bognet has shown time and time again that he will lie to our community to win elected office.
Now, he is at it again.
I stand by our law enforcement and I always will.
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I’m proud to have earned the endorsement of
@SSWorks
.
As your member of Congress, I’ll always champion Social Security and Medicare, and continue the fight to lower prescription drug prices.
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I will always be a fighter for northeastern Pennsylvania. You have my word.
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In Congress, I fought to pass legislation to modernize our roads, ports and rail, strengthening our supply chain and bringing down costs.
At home, I worked to attract a $6 billion shale to gas plant to our community. More jobs, good wages a stronger economy.
I work for you.
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I just got off Zoom with dozens of energized volunteers, ready to get out the vote. I can't tell you how grateful I am for the hard work all of our volunteers do to help us move
#NEPA
forward.
#ReadytoVote
#Election2020
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We need to keep up the fight to protect & expand access to health care and revitalize our local economy. Help bring us to victory in
#PA08
!
Join our volunteer team:
Chip in & donate:
About me:
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I couldn't agree more with
@Bob_Casey
& Jillian, a
@PADems
Organizer-- we've got to get to work and help
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
, and Democrats up and down the ballot, win on November 3. Will you join us and make calls?
#DemConvention
#MarchForward2020
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A record number of people made their voices heard in this election. They chose a vision for our nation rooted in working with & for every American. With
@JoeBiden
&
@KamalaHarris
in the White House, we can begin on the path to binding our nation's wounds & move America forward!
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I secured $4.1 million to increase home internet access for students across
#PA08
so that our children never fall behind because of who they are or where they live.
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Our race here in
#PA08
will be one of the closest in the entire country and we have a tough road ahead of us.
But with you by my side, I know we can defend this seat and ensure NEPA continues to have a voice in Washington.
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The stakes couldn't be higher this election, so we’re talking to our neighbors through Election Day.
Sign up below to knock doors in your community this weekend!
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In
#NEPA
, we know who built the middle class: it was organized labor! I'm proud to stand with the brothers and sisters in labor. Together we're fighting for an economy that puts workers first, especially those on the front lines in this pandemic.
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My opponent,
@JimBognet
, would vote for a complete abortion ban without exception for victims of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.
We don't need more extremism in Congress. We need common sense.
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No matter where you are in
#PA08
or beyond, you can sign up here to join my team for a virtual phone bank every Tuesday!
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Don’t let my opponent fool you — I’ve secured more federal dollars for public safety than he can wrap his skull around.
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Jim Bognet didn’t post this picture so I thought I’d do it for him.
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I was only one of seven Democrats who won House seats in districts that voted for Donald Trump in 2020.
This election isn’t about party politics. It’s about ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
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Rising prices are hurting our community. That's why I've fought to take on oil companies that are ripping us off and worked to bring a major gas plant to our region, creating jobs and increasing production right here in NEPA.
In Washington and here at home, I work for you.
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I’ve used my role in Congress to secure federal funding for NEPA’s rural hospitals because quality health care should never depend on your ZIP Code.
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This morning I kicked off an
@seiuhcpa
canvass to get everyone out to vote. I want to thank everyone who is helping my campaign today. I couldn't do it without you.
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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As your member of Congress, I will never sell out our community to the highest bidder.
My opponent, Jim Bognet, wrote policies to cut worker benefits and pensions.
He even called for cuts to Social Security & Medicare.
The last thing our community needs is an anti-worker, anti-senior, anti-union, former corporate lobbying executive representing us in Congress.
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To win this race I need YOUR vote.
There is still time.
Make sure to cast your ballot today.
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I secured resources to expand the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport in Monroe County.
On the ground or in the skies, I will always remain committed to improving our area’s infrastructure.
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We’re focused on creating jobs and growing our local economy. Join me in fighting for all hard-working northeastern Pennsylvania families.
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I will never stop working for a better quality of life for our military service members and their families.
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The violence we saw in Butler today is horrifying, and has no place in our democracy. Marion and I are grateful to the courageous law enforcement officers and first responders who acted immediately to keep President Trump safe.
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Supporting our service members can’t end once their tours of active duty end.
They deserve better. They earned better.
As your congressman, I’ll always stand for our veterans — and that’s a promise.
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There are lots of right-wing lies about the
#BuildBackBetter
plan on the airwaves in NEPA so let's settle this.
What it WON'T do: raise taxes for anyone making less than $400,000/year.
What it WILL do: cut taxes for the middle class & ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share.
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I’m proud to have earned the endorsement of
@PennaNurses
. These nurses, techs, medics, and other professionals represent the backbone of our commonwealth’s healthcare services.
I will always work on behalf of our community’s frontline workers and the patients they care for.
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I co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act to expand this program for our seniors
They paid into Social Security over a lifetime of hard work and deserve to retire with the healthcare they’ve earned.
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I don't know if you saw the news tonight, but Marion and I went out to canvass in Clarks Summit with some volunteers before heading to Wayne County. Thanks to everyone who helped; it was a great day.
#PA8
#CartwrightforCongress
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Come see
@JoeBiden
,
@Bob_Casey
, and me Sunday night at Pittston Area High School. Doors open at 5.30 PM. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Jim Bognet is a professional opportunist who has made a career out of selling himself out to the highest bidder. As your member of Congress, I will always work for you.
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