I would like to congratulate
@gabeamo
on his victory. Gabe is a good man and I hope he becomes a great Congressman. I wish him well in Washington where I encourage him to work in a bipartisan manner by putting principles over politics to work for all Rhode Islanders
Team Leonard is out in full force in Lincoln today!
I want to thank our base of volunteers for spending a rainy Saturday getting our message out.
#KnockingOnADoorNearYou
While our longtime ally Israel is at war with Hamas my opponent is meeting with extremists like Ayanna Pressley who want to weaken Israel by calling for a ceasefire and voting against funding Israel’s Iron Dome
Does
@GabeAmo
agree with her radical beliefs?
It was great to spend part of my morning in Boston with Whip
@TeamKClark
and Congresswomen
@AyannaPressley
and
@LoriTrahanMA
.
Thank you all for your guidance, leadership, and service to our region.
Now, back to RI to spend time with voters and small businesses!
We need someone that will work with all of Congress. If my opponent labels all Republicans as extreme, how does he expect to work across party lines to keep the country running?
“There are no moderates left in the Republican Party” - Amo
#leonardforcongress
#buildabridge
I am running to fight both party's extremes and to lower costs for Rhode Island families! Make sure to get out and vote for the November 7th Special Election
Watch my new ad below
Stopped by Franklin Farm in Cumberland to meet with voters to find out what issues are top of mind.
Multiple people mentioned the economy and how the cost of living is devastating to many.
Rhode Islanders need relief.
Had a great time at Missy's Family Restaurant in Woonsocket to help out for their annual Thanksgiving Meal served to homeless, elderly and veterans in the area!
#HappyThanksgiving
Rhode Island families deserve a representative who puts principles over politics. We are continuing to build momentum ahead of Election Day and look forward to delivering
our message and winning on November 7th.
Watch my new ad below.
One thing our nation MUST do is take care of our veterans! As a 30-year Marine, I know giving back to our brave men and women who have served is vital - a message that must be delivered to congress.
#LeonardForCongress
#GetOutTheVote
Stopped in at Badger’s Pub in Pawtucket earlier.
Owner Jason Badger said the following “Electricity rates are up 40%. Food prices are up, margins are down, we’re fighting the fight to stay afloat.”
Like many veterans who have served 30 years in combat and peace, the miles pile up on your body and mind. My experiences in war and peace were no different.🧵
Stopped by Presto Market today as part of Economic Spot Light Week to discuss issues they’re facing as a small business.
Inflation is destroying working families.
How can we trust a candidate for U.S. Congress to defend Israel in Washington when they don't take the time to fill out a relevant questionnaire for the
@RI4Israel
?
This morning, I called on my opponent to agree to more than one debate.
My opponent is disrespecting the voters by not debating the issues that affect RI families.
Being a voice for the Rhode Island small business community will be something I do Day 1 as Representative of Rhode Island's First Congressional District.
#AVoiceForSmallBusiness
#LeonardForCongress
The polls are NOW OPEN!
Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM.
I humbly ask for your support so that ALL of Rhode Island is represented.
#LeonardForCongress
#GetOutTheVote
From the Special Election in
#RI01
to mayoral races in Southeastern Massachusetts, 12 News is Your Local Election Headquarters! Head to for 2023 election coverage.
Since Tuesday’s election, my campaign and I have been talking to voters about my vision for the state.
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to speak with
@GabCaracciolo
about our plan to flip
#RI01
in November.
Had a great time with my campaign team and supporters giving thanks and celebrating all the hard work and dedication we forged together.
#HappyFriendsgiving
#GiveThanks
Congratulations to the RI Hispanic Chamber for a successful inaugural Gala de la Hispanidad!
I had a great time speaking with community and business leaders from across RI.
¡Felicidades!
Receiving Congressman Bergman’s endorsement is an absolute honor. Having served in Lieutenant General Bergman’s command from 2006-2008, I witnessed his commitment, character, and leadership first-hand.
This is a direct attack on democracy and it is shameful that the second highest ranking official in Rhode Island is hiding and has refused to address Congressional District 1 voters.
#PrinciplesOverPolitics
New data from HousingWorksRI's 2023 Housing Fact Book shows no town in the state where a person making minimum wage can rent affordably.
@Eli_Sherman
breaks down the numbers (with interactive maps) here: 👇
Had a great time connecting to the Providence small-business community last night and discussing how to best represent RI CD-1.
#RhodeIslandStrong
#LeonardForCongress
It was great helping Operation Stand Down at their annual assistance event.
We must do more to support those who fought to protect our country.
#TeamLeonard
#PrinciplesOverPolitics
Kicked off Columbus Day attending the Woonsocket Autumnfest and Parade! Had a great time attending a Woonsocket tradition and talking with many concerned voters of CD-1.
#LeonardForCongress
Had some fun at the St. Thomas The Apostle Church Harvest Dance - a great place to talk to people and even get out on the dance floor.
#LeonardForCongress
VIDEO: Caught up with
@GerryLeonardRI
today after the first-time candidate scored a landslide win in the
#RI01
GOP primary to find out how he hopes to flip a US House seat that Democrats have held since 1994
Leonard tells me he is challenging opponent
@gabeamo
to *12* debates
While on the campaign trail, one of the most important concerns for Rhode Island is a bright future for our children (such as the students of
@WestBroadwayMS
)
Ensuring endless opportunity for our children is a top priority.
#GerryLeonardForCongress
#GetOutTheVote
Today, we stop to reflect and remember the innocent lives lost twenty-two years ago.
We also honor all the brave men and women who rushed to help save lives on that tragic morning.
Rep
@MarkPocan
is right.
It is past time for us to recognize how toxic of a presence AIPAC has been in our political system.
They actively boost candidates who tried to overthrow the US election & run smear campaigns on members of Congress who stand up for human rights. Enough
Just finished recording an episode of Ray-ality TV! For this episode, I interviewed the Republican nominee for CD1
@GerryLeonardRI
.
The interview will be available sometime later today.
It was a pleasure to have you on the show, Gerry!
It was a pleasure meeting with Dr Michael Wagner, President and CEO of Care New England, and learning the challenges of healthcare delivery in Rhode Island.
#LeonardForCongress
After being on La Mega Hispanic Radio yesterday, I made a few stops by a couple of small business to see what issues are effecting them the most.
I want to thank Roberto's Auto Repair and Panaderia El Quetzal for giving me a few minutes.
Our national debt is something that will be one of my primary focuses, and I will work with anybody to fix it.
The interest that we pay on the
#NationalDebt
is now the fastest growing part of the budget. via
@pgpfoundation
Thank you
@wpri12
for the opportunity to take part in a fair debate.
This election has REAL STAKES - and I ask all voters to know the contrasts between my opponent and I on how to best represent ALL of Rhode Island.
#LeonardForCongress
I had a blast at the 45th annual Fools Rules Regatta today in Jamestown!
I had an interesting conversation with someone who said, “I am tired of the politics as usual approach that Rhode Island has grown accustomed to.”
I want to change that.
#PrinciplesOverPolitics
Today, Leader
@JessicaforRI
and I visited the Smithfield Woods assisted living facility.
I am fighting for those who are on a fixed income. It is clear Rhode Islanders need relief.
#PrinciplesOverPolitics
I spoke with the Rhode Island Wave about issues affecting families in
#RI01
.
We need strong leaders in Washington who are not beholden to special interests and will work tirelessly to bring much-needed relief to Rhode Islanders.
NEWSMAKERS: GOP
#RI01
nominee
@GerryLeonardRI
joins
@TimWhiteRI
+ me to discuss his campaign, why he wants more debates against
@gabeamo
- and who he thinks should replace McCarthy as House speaker
Watch online now - Sunday on TV - or get the pod:
Congressman
@JackBergman_MI1
and I stopped by Station Five in Warren to meet with first responders and place a wreath in remembrance of the brave men and women who stepped up to save lives on 9/11.
I was very excited to stop by Operation Stand Down with Congressman
@JackBergman_MI1
for a tour of their facility.
They provide excellent assistance to those who served our great country honorably.
I decided to vote early this election and
#bankmyvote
.
Rhode Island is an uphill battle but it’s always worth fighting for! If you haven’t voted yet, you have until Sept 5th to vote in the primary & then we're on to the special election for RI's 1st Congressional District.
Congress needs to buckle down and get to work. We need to fund our military, full stop. It’s past time that we put principles over politics. No more shutdowns. End this fiasco. Do your jobs and start rebuilding our failing economy.
Sat down with Brian Crandall (
@nbc10_brian
) to discuss my campaign for Congress and why I’m running to represent everyone in
#RI01
.
Stay tuned for the full interview.
#PrinciplesAbovePolitics
I was able to tour the
#IYRS
School of Technology & Trades, guided by my cousin, Bill. I am grateful for the invaluable work being done to equip our nation's youth with the essential tools and skills required for success in these honorable trades.
#tradeschool
#RI
#TeamLeonard
This is typical DC political speak.
Causing chaos to score political points is what extremists do.
@gabeamo
should denounce the antisemitism in his party and focus on moving our country forward.
#StandWithIsrael
#LeonardForCongress
VIDEO: Dem
#RI01
nominee
@gabeamo
tells
@KimKalunian
his party made the right decision helping oust McCarthy, and says the speakership fight makes the case against electing an R
"we don't need to send someone else to the caucus of chaos"
Full Q&A here:
Leaders take responsibility for their campaigns. Corruption has no place in politics. The LG should take responsibility and apologize to RI voters. I call on all candidates to join me in my pledge to run an Open, Honest, and Ethical campaign.
When I served as a Colonel in the US Marines, I witnessed the negative effects of government shutdowns on the morale and welfare of our troops. It was good to see the bipartisan efforts taken today to avoid another debilitating shutdown. We must continue to fund our government🧵
Kicked off the day at at the annual
@FederalHillRI
Columbus Day Parade where I had an opportunity to speak to so many members of the Italian-American community.
Thank you
@RICurrent
for the opportunity to share my story and lay out my vision of better representation for the people of Rhode Island's First Congressional District.