Jason Blazakis
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Former counterterrorism official sanctioned by Putin. Prof at Middlebury, Johns Hopkins, and University of Maryland.
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🚨 NEWS: My name is Jason Blazakis. I was sanctioned by Vladimir Putin for my views on anti-democratic extremists around the world.
Now, I'm running for Congress against MAGA extremist Tom Kean.
Together, we will defeat Kean and flip New Jersey's 7th blue.
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With his vote for Jim Jordan, Tom Kean once again abandoned New Jerseyans.
From abortion bans to insurrection, Jim Jordan is one of the worst members of Congress.
Tom Kean’s vote directly enables Jordan’s actions. Together, we will remove Kean and restore leadership to
#NJ07
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Ohio voters just protected abortion access.
The U.S. house is next. Next year, I am going to defeat anti-choice Tom Kean, flip New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, and protect reproductive rights in Congress.
Are you with me?
I've seen enough: in a victory for the pro-choice side, Ohio Issue 1, a measure to establish a right to an abortion in the state constitution, passes.
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Call Tom Kean (202) 225-5361. Ask him why he no longer supports democracy. Ask him why he doesnt support women's rights. Ask him why he no denies election results. Ask him why ignoring sexual assault is ok.Ask him why he voted for Jim Jordan.Ask him now.
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Tom Kean refuses to budge.
Once again, he voted for Jim Jordan despite New Jerseyans hoping he would stand down.
Kean continues to enable the worst of the Republican Party. New Jersey residents won’t forget this.
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New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is a pure toss-up seat.
Tom Kean Jr. voted for Jim Jordan for Speaker.
He voted for Mike Johnson.
Kean Jr. does not support you. Let’s vote him out of office.
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As a national security official, I support an assault weapons ban.
It worked in the ‘90s. It will work again.
Nobody needs an assault weapon to hunt or to protect themselves. Let’s get it done.
#NJ07
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Makes me think we have American Taliban when I read stories like this. My dad before I was born worked a forest service job in the Chattahoochee. Thousand-year-old Native American rock carvings have been vandalized in the Chattahoochee National Forest -CNN
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First Tom Kean voted to make Jim Jordan Speaker of the House.
Then he voted for Mike Johnson.
Kean actively supports anti-choice, insurrectionist-supporting candidates to lead the House. Here in New Jersey, we won’t forget these votes.
#NJ07
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Not only should we protect Medicare and Social Security, we should enhance these benefits to ensure seniors can retire with dignity.
#NJ07
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Tom Kean has enabled the extremists of the Republican Party.
They cannot pass aid to Israel. They cannot work to prevent a government shutdown. They cannot govern.
It’s time for this charade to end. New Jerseyans and Americans deserve better.
#NJ07
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We are going to win in 2024. Do not lose hope. Thank you all who have supported my run to defeat Maga-extremist Tom Kean, Jr.
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Excited to announce that I've signed on to write a
#terrorismfinance
/
#counterterrorism
finance book with
@CambridgeUP
@CambUP_Econ
. Looking forward to working with
@philgood247
& team on this project.
#sanctions
#terrorism
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What is happening in Texas is a threat to our entire country and emphasizes the importance of taking back the House of Representatives.
We must ensure that abortion stays safe and legal here in New Jersey and across America. In Congress, I will vote to codify Roe's protections.
BREAKING: Late tonight, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would have allowed Kate Cox, our plaintiff with severe pregnancy complications, to have an abortion to protect her health and future fertility.
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Serving our country overseas showed me the importance of supporting our allies.
In Congress, I will always support Ukraine’s fight for democracy.
#NJ07
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New Jersey residents won’t forget how Tom Kean Jr. took marching orders from Donald Trump to vote for Jim Jordan.
I will make sure of it.
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Tom Kean caved to the MAGA extremists once again today, voting for anti-choice, insurrectionist Mike Johnson.
New Jerseyans don’t want an extremist enabler. Read my full statement below:
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On January 6, 2021, I watched as domestic terrorists tried to burn down our Capitol.
This wasn’t just an attack on a building. It was an attack on our democracy.
I am running to always protect our democracy.
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Tom Kean is not a moderate Republican.
He votes consistently with Marjorie Taylor Greene and other QAnon Republicans.
New Jersey deserves better.
#NJ07
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As an educator, I know the importance of allowing teachers the ability to teach.
Instead of banning books, let’s focus on giving teachers the tools and financial support needed to prepare kids for the future.
#NJ07
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An assault weapons ban worked before.
It will work again.
Weapons of war belong on the battlefield, not on our streets.
#NJ07
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Today, the House of Representatives remains in chaos, enabled by Tom Kean.
Kean supports the insurrectionist and election denier Jim Jordan. Jordan's against any form of abortion, even in cases of rape or incest.
Time for Kean, Jordan, and the GOP to go.
#FlipNJ07
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Tom Kean continues to vote for the most extreme, anti-choice, insurrectionist Speaker candidates.
He’s fully committed to the MAGA agenda. It’s time to end any pretense that Kean is a moderate. He is far too extreme for New Jersey.
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Abortion is health care.
When I get to Congress, I will vote to codify abortion rights into federal law.
That’s a promise.
#NJ07
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Huge news coming out of New Jersey tonight.
Congratulations to
@AndrewZwicker
,
@AsmRoyFreiman
, and Mitchelle Drulis on your big wins tonight!
Let’s take this momentum all the way to November 2024!
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Today, on Women's Equality Day, we must recommit ourselves to upholding women's rights and freedoms.
Now more than ever, we must work to achieve equal pay for women, protect reproductive freedom, and ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
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I am a former counterterrorism official running for Congress to make sure what happened on January 6th never happens again.
Extremism has no place in the halls of Congress.
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Pleased to share my latest oped on QAnon. Had so much more to say, of course, but word count gets you every time. 1) I titled it the Great Repurposing© (b/c the group is good at recycling theories/beliefs; +
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"Moderate" Republicans are now calling on Donald Trump to drop out of the race, but Tom Kean has remained silent.
Kean is not a moderate. He actively enables extremists. Unlike Kean, I'm not afraid to say that Trump should drop out of the race.
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The Texas case demonstrates yet again that Republican packed courts and legislatures erode the health and safety of women.
We must fight for reproductive freedom everyday. I will do that when I get to Congress.
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Over next few days I will share a few New Year’s Resolutions. 1) Beat Maga extremist Junior Tom Kean 2) fight for our democracy. Kean enables extremism and is responsible for corroding our freedoms. We can win. We must win NJ07.
#NewYear2024
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If we are serious about protecting and advancing women’s rights, we won’t just codify abortion rights.
We will make contraceptives easy to access and ensure women receive equal pay to their male counterparts.
That’s what I will fight for in Congress.
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I was proud to vote in the upcoming New Jersey elections!
If you live in Jersey, make sure to make a plan, and go vote! 🗳️
Learn more about where to vote here:
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My father served in the military. He is pictured below with his unit from the 2000s
My partner Lisa is a veteran.
Today, on Veteran’s Day, may we remember the sacrifices made by those who served our nation and commit to always supporting our veterans at home and abroad.
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Pretty sure on flight with Taliban. What say you Twitter Taliban experts. Who am I sitting next to and why he reclining seat now before take off?
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51 years ago, the United States Supreme Court codified the right to an abortion in Roe v. Wade.
51 years later, women in America have fewer rights because the Court took that right away.
We must codify abortion rights before the lives of more women are put in danger.
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We should not be debating equal pay in 2023.
Women deserve equal pay. It’s that simple.
When I defeat Tom Kean, I will fight to ensure we pass legislation in Congress that ensures equal pay for women across America.
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I decided to run for Congress because of January 6, 2021.
But, my fight against extremism did not start then.
I served our country as a counterterrorism official fighting extremism abroad. Now, I am running to fight extremism in Congress.
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During this holiday season, my thoughts are with the brave men and women who are away from their families, putting their lives on the line for our freedom.
May we recommit ourselves to always putting them first. From my family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
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surreal for someone like me - who while working in USG, has sanctioned Taliban members, led charge to sanction the HQN as an FTO-is sitting in 1A while Acting Taliban FM is sitting next to me in 1B on Turkish Airways flt from Doha to Istanbul. One message - let girls go to school
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On November 5, 2024, we are going to flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and flip the House blue.
Together, we will get this done.
#NJ07
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If we are serious about protecting women’s rights in America, we won’t just codify abortion rights.
Let’s ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and fight for equal pay for women across our country.
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As a former counterterrorism official, I am running for Congress to make sure what happened on January 6th never happens again.
#NJ07
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9/11 was one of the worst days in American history.
It’s also the day I decided to pursue a career in counterterrorism.
Today, we remember the fallen and the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to save countless lives.
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Tom Kean claims to be “bipartisan” yet votes with Kevin McCarthy’s radical agenda time and time again.
New Jersey deserves better. Together, we will defeat him.
#NJ07
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Pay equality is critical.
Whether in sports or in corporate America, women deserve to be paid equally to their male counterparts.
We must always protect women’s rights. Full stop.
#NJ07
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Appreciated the conversation today with
@CNN
‘s
@jimsciutto
. No doubt
#russia
meets the legal criteria as a state sponsor of
#Terrorism
. Now it is a question of political will for
#Biden
to make the decision. I think they’ll get there at some point.
🎥Senior Research Fellow
@Jason_Blazakis
was interviewed on
@CNN
about potentially adding
#Russia
as a State Sponsor of Terrorism:
"Businesses that do business in Russia still would face reputational risk... so I think we would see more businesses flee the Russian Federation."
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Tom Kean enables the worst of those in Congress.
He votes with Marjorie Taylor Greene, supports her legislation, and promotes extremism in Congress
New Jersey deserves better.
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Once again, Tom Kean Jr. takes marching orders from Donald Trump by voting to authorize the sham impeachment inquiry with no supporting evidence.
New Jerseyans are suffering. Instead of lowering costs or codifying rights, Kean Jr. is playing political games. Let's defeat him.
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NY Resolution - fight like hell for reproductive freedom. Extreme GOP actors like Tom Kean, Jr are abetting the push to codify a national abortion ban. We cannot become Atwood’s Gilead. This cannot be a handmaiden’s tale. Let’s flip
#NJ07
. We must win in 2024.
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A terrible tragedy - another mass shooting - last night in Lewiston, Maine. My heart is with the families impacted by this senseless violence. My mind was long made up ago on this issue. We MUST get more gun reform laws on the books. In the 1990s we had better laws on guns.
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On this Ukrainian Independence Day, President Biden should take the critical next step and put Russia on the state sponsors of terror list.
Russia is a terrorist state. Read more here.
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If our government shuts down, the impacts will be devastating to the U.S. economy and security.
Instead of taking money out of New Jerseyans pockets to fund Marjorie Taylor Greene's passion projects, we should work to put New Jersey residents first.
Keep our government open!
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Today marks Ukrainian Independence Day.
Now more than ever we must always support Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
A free Ukraine is the only path forward. I look forward to supporting Ukraine when I get to Congress. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
#UkraineIndependenceDay
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Tom Kean is an enabler.
Kean enables the worst of the Republican Party to pursue radical agendas that tear our country apart.
That’s why I am running to defeat him and flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
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Unlike Tom Kean, I will never vote against capping prescription drug costs.
His vote was a vote against the many New Jersey residents who rely on insulin to survive.
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Despite what some believe, Hamas doesn't have the best interests of the Palestinian people in mind. Hamas' goal is terror, not freedom.
What we are observing is terrorism by definition, and the upcoming ground invasion of Gaza will be necessary to deter future attacks.
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A really good read by amazing attorney and advocate Mary McCord
@GeorgetownICAP
in
@nytimes
. Read her stuff folks!
The Plot Against Gretchen Whitmer Shows the Danger of Private Militias
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Long🧵 Today,
@ZelenskyyUa
called Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Last week, I wrote for
@latimes
a piece on why Russia should be added to the State Department's State Sponsor of Terrorism List. 1/
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9/11 inspired me to pursue a career in counterterrorism.
I am running for Congress because of what happened on January 6, 2021.
I promise to protect our country from all threats, foreign and domestic.
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This is not just terrorism. This is Hamas engaging in religious cleansing and violent misogyny. Hamas is a terrorist group and human rights abuser.That’s the proper framing. Anything else misses the mark at best, an apologist for Hamas at worst. Lisa is shocked like so many of us
In my head, I keep seeing one video over and over: A woman, who appears to be teenaged, being dragged by her hair into a truck and wearing sweatpants that are entirely soiled in the crotch. 1/
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Our democracy is on the line in 2024.
MAGA enablers, like Tom Kean, have no business serving in the Capitol if they fail to denounce the extremists who tried to tear down our democracy.
#NJ07
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The years leading up to the January 6th insurrection I worked actively to counter the radical right. When the Capitol building got attacked that I used to work in I knew that I couldn’t sit on the sidelines and watch attacks on our country. This is why I am running for Congress.
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In memory of Mike Donnelly,
@MIIS
, the grad school of
@Middlebury
, has renamed the
@CTECMIIS
conference room in Mike’s name.
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Over eighteen months into the war in Ukraine, naming Russia a state sponsor of terrorism is as relevant as ever.
We cannot lose sight of what’s happening in Eastern Europe right now.
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The
@ADL
does great work fighting antisemitism online and on the ground.
Elon Musk cannot get a free pass for paying lip service to efforts to ban ADL from this platform. Do better.
In Congress, I will continue my fight against antisemitism:
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Thank you
@MaxRose4NY
. Your support means a lot to me and the team. Let's flip
#NJ07
and create a giant 🌊in 2024.
I am proud to endorse my friend
@Jason_Blazakis
for Congress. I’ve seen Jason’s work up close and his fearless leadership and dedication to public service is exactly what we need in Congress.
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I have seen families get taken advantage of by healthcare systems time and time again.
We have to make healthcare affordable to make sure no family goes broke or has to choose between insulin and groceries.
#NJ07
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MAGA Republicans have signaled that they will move to repeal the affordable care act if they win in November.
New Jersey’s 7th will be key to stopping them. Many in our district rely on the ACA for affordable healthcare.
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On 9/11 I was in both DC and NYC.
The events of that day inspired me to pursue a career in counterterrorism.
I then decided to run for Congress after January 6, 2021.
In Congress, I will always protect our country from all threats, foreign and domestic.
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While Tom Kean supports abortion bans, I am running for Congress to protect women’s rights and codify reproductive freedom into federal law.
That’s just one difference between us. Vote accordingly.
#NJ07
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My area of expertise is the radical right. I’m running for Congress to address the extremism threatening our country that Tom Kean Jr. has done nothing but enable.
We cannot let it go unchecked any longer. The threat of domestic terrorism is even greater today.
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Our democracy is on the ballot in 2024.
While Tom Kean actively promotes dangerous QAnon members of Congress, I am running for Congress because we need to protect our democracy at all costs.
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Since the Dobbs decision, reproductive rights have been rolled back in state after state.
Congress must work to codify such rights into federal law. That’s the only way to protect abortion rights.
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Tom Kean Jr. has failed New Jersey for far too long.
He has peddled extremism in Congress while leaving everyday New Jerseyans behind.
I hear this in the community. Next year, I will defeat him and we will flip this seat blue.
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We must do more to support Ukraine.
Republicans in Congress are completely fine with letting one of our key European allies run out of critical aid.
The war is not over. If we don’t support Ukraine, we will let Putin win.
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This is devastating news. These Americans put their lives on the line for our freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice in service.
Their service to our nation cannot be forgotten. I am sending my deepest condolences and prayers to their families today.
Biden's statement after three U.S. troops were killed: "Today, America’s heart is heavy. Last night, three U.S. service members were killed—and many wounded—during an unmanned aerial drone attack on our forces stationed in northeast Jordan near the Syria border. While we are
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Great to be at
#tasteofvermont
where Sen Sanders touted that he was “oldest junior senator ever”
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Trump really refuses to condemn white supremacy? Come on. Listen to the director of your own fbi.
#Debates2020
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I blame Timid Tom Kean for enabling the MAGA extremists who are hurting our vets, our national security, and our collective pocketbooks. Time for Timid Tom to go.
#nj7
.
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The anti-choice party, the GOP, had two people to choose from for speaker. Jim Jordan who turned a blind eye to sex assault scandals and a guy, Scalise, who compares himself to white supremacist David Duke. Where is Tom Kean on these guys? Timid Tom won’t tell us. Flip
#nj7
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The piece certainly took inspiration from great researchers, to include the folks at
@QanonAnonymous
- whom I’ve listened to for way too many hours.
Stay tuned for a
@TheSoufanCenter
Intelbrief early next week on
#QAnon
and the danger this growing conspiracy poses in the lead up to the November 2020 election h/t
@Jason_Blazakis
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I combat extremism for a living.
The idea that Republicans members of Congress, like Tom Kean, fuel the flames of extremism is extremely concerning to me.
That’s why I am running to defeat him.
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If the government shuts down, over 8,000 active duty military members in New Jersey will go without pay.
Tom Kean is too weak to prevent it.
He refuses to stand up to leaders in his own party. Unlike Kean, I will never play politics with our military.
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It was a great night in Mendham Township watching Morris County Chair Amalia Duarte get sworn in to a historic third term and watching Lauren Spirig
become the first Democratic Deputy Mayor in Mendham Township history.
Onward to November!
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Why won’t Tom Kean comment on his party’s impeachment sham?
The answer is simple–he actively enables their actions privately, even if he refuses to say otherwise publicly.
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I had a fantastic time attending the Morris County Democratic Committee's celebration of Women's Equality Day.
As New Jersey's next Congressman, I look forward to always protecting women's rights and working to codify their freedoms.
#NJ07
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Gonna write a reflective oped (who wants it?) on the random plane trip with Taliban FM.Thinking a lot on that.Also someone at Turkish Airlines must have been feeling ironical by making us seat-mates. h/t to
@ColinPClarke
for inspiration behind oped title “flying with the Taliban”
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Extremism is on the rise, and it stems from Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
I previously wrote about how this rhetoric enables his followers.
Remember this as you watch Tom Kean Jr. support Trump’s efforts in Congress.
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Women's rights are a national security issue.
When Brittney Griner was taken hostage, I wrote about the need to elevate pay equity as a national security issue.
Unlike Tom Kean and the GOP, I will always fight for women's rights.
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It’s Election Day! There is truly no better way to make your voice heard than to get out and vote.
Here in New Jersey, polls are now open until 8 PM tonight, so make sure to make a plan and get out to vote!
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That's the "official" Iranian reply. We should still gird for the "unofficial"
#Iranian
proxy response - one that is deniable.
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.
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As a former counterterrorism official, I spent years working to counter Hamas, Iran, and other terrorist organizations. I did this work in tandem with the Government of Israel.
This latest attack must be condemned unequivocally. Hamas is a terrorist group and it must be stopped.
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This is an embarrassing congressional panel - one that sets back efforts to tackle the challenge of
#DomesticTerrorism
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My heart is with the families of the 9 Americans and more than 700 Israelis who have been killed as a result of the terrorist attacks in Israel. May their memories be a blessing.
Terror and hate have no place on this earth. It must and will be defeated.
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The climate crisis has reached New Jersey’s doorsteps.
From hurricanes to wildfire smoke, our residents deserve to live free from climate disasters.
It’s time we have a Representative willing to combat climate change.
#NJ07
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Tom Kean and his extremist caucus have caused nothing but chaos.
With a looming government shutdown and Israel at war, we need steady leadership at the helm. Republicans cannot get it done.
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We have a fentanyl crisis in the United States.
As a national security official, I have spent years fighting this crisis on the ground.
Now, I am running for Congress because I am tired of watching Americans die from fentanyl.
#NJ07
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I am so proud to announce that my campaign has earned the endorsements of
@VoteNewDems
and
@New_Poli
in my race to flip New Jersey's 7th Congressional District!
Our momentum is growing fast, and together, we are going to flip this seat, and the House blue, in November.
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