Lavora Barnes
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I'm honored that whoever made the AI image of 15,000 excited Democrats welcoming @kamalaharris and @tim_walz to Detroit was kind enough to include me at the lectern 😂 That AI crowd was really loud, my ears just stopped ringing from their imaginary cheering #HarrisWalz2024
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WHAT. A. DAY! I was honored to stand with @JoeBiden and a FIRED UP CROWD of Michiganders as he laid out his first hundred days agenda with 🔥 and purpose. We're gonna win Michigan and the White House and remind the world that #MotownIsJoetown!
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I'm not trying to sugarcoat a difficult election. I am heartbroken that @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz won't be in the White House. But as the final ballots are tallied across Michigan, it’s clearer and clearer that the work you did mattered 🧵.
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Whoever you are, whatever your powers or abilities, we need you. In Michigan we know that when people come together to fight for each other, we’re unstoppable. I’m all in for @kamalaharris — join us
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I am proud to announce that tonight the overwhelming majority of Michigan's delegates voted to endorse @KamalaHarris for President of the United States. We look forward to casting our votes in Chicago and working tirelessly to deliver Michigan for Kamala Harris.
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Thanks to our year-round infrastructure, we've had incredible successes — electing and re-electing @gretchenwhitmer, securing the first Democratic trifecta in decades and amending our state Constitution to protect fundamental freedoms.
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Over the last decade, we've worked hard to build a year-round Dem party in Michigan. We know you can't just show up once every few years and ask people for their vote. You have to be in the community every day. You have to listen to people, invite them in and build power together.
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Nationwide in 2024, the presidential vote count shifted right almost 6%. In Michigan, we shifted right just 1.4% at the top of the ticket. That’s because even in the face of strong headwinds nationally, the hard work we’ve put in together allowed us to build trust with voters.
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That’s not just numbers — it’s critical races that we won. The results are worth celebrating. Of course, the biggest result was electing @ElissaSlotkin to the US Senate, where she will be a critical champion for Michigan families in Congress.
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Donald always has something nasty to say about places where you find a lot of hard-working Black folks. But whatever Donald thinks, we’re proud to be a city that bounces back, no matter what gets thrown at us. And we’ll be proud to be the place that shows this guy the door.
Trump in Detroit: . "The whole country will be like, you want to know the truth? It'll be like Detroit. Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's elected president. We're not going to let her do that to this country. We're not gonna let it happen."
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As I told @AliVelshi last night on @TheLastWord, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris are our best bet to defeat Donald Trump. We’ve been doing the work we need to win in Michigan since 2016 and the last thing we need to do is slow down or stop mid-stream.
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On the left, 2012. On the right, today. For more than a decade, I've been proud to fight alongside @joebiden for the future Michigan deserves. This year, there's more at stake than ever. Let's roll up our sleeves.
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I wake up grateful every day knowing that @JoeBiden is fighting for the people I love — in Michigan, across the country and around the world. Thank you, Mr. President, for being our leader, an incredible public servant, and our friend.
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Here's how the results of this election show that our plan works — everywhere you showed up made a difference. This race was about much more than just the top of the ticket. And from the top to the bottom, the work you did and the work we'll continue to do matters.
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We protected the 8th Congressional District, electing @McDonaldRivet. Kristen ran on her working class values, her deep roots in the community, and with the support of thousands of Michigan Dems who showed up to talk to their neighbors and help send her to Congress.
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In a historic win, we re-elected @khbforjustice to the Michigan Supreme Court AND EXPANDED a pro-justice, pro-equality majority by electing @ktforjustice to join her. This majority will do incredible work to protect our freedom and defend the rule of law in Michigan.
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Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. The work you have done has already made Michigan a better, more fair place. And as we link arms and move forward, we will win because of the courage, dedication, love and compassion that each and every one of you has shown.
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While we lost the state House majority narrowly, MDP volunteers defended critical seats. We re-elected almost all of our frontline candidates, including @betsycoffia, @JoeyforMichigan and @MaiXiongMI. Our @MIHouseDems will keep fighting to put Michigan families first in Lansing.
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Across the state, we won hundreds of races for school board, city council, mayor and dozens of offices that you might never have heard of. Our Project 83 team worked to recruit, train and support more than 5,000 candidates who will make real differences in their communities.
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I am fired up to elect VP @KamalaHarris in November. In a moment where our reproductive freedom and the very basis of our democracy are on the line, VP Harris will lead a united Democratic party to defend our democracy and defeat Donald Trump's MAGA agenda
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I think we all know that the next four years will be hard. Donald Trump is already announcing his radical, extremist picks for the cabinet, and we’ll need to wake up every day ready to defend our country, our state and our communities. But we can win, and I believe we will.
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This opportunity comes once in a lifetime and Michigan is not gonna miss our chance! Proud to stand alongside my sisters @gretchenwhitmer and @stabenow to nominate @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz! #DNCChicago2024 #DNC2024 #DNCC #MIforHarrisWalz
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I am thrilled to have been elected to a second term as chair of the @MichiganDems. We have a lot of work ahead of us, & I need every Democrat to stay engaged so we can re-elect “those women from Michigan,” build our majority in the US House, & take back the State House & Senate.
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This guy just doesn't get what Michigan is all about. After trashing our city and insulting our hardworking neighbors AGAIN, this guy is coming back to Detroit Friday to try to trick us into voting for him. Absolutely not.
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None of this would be possible without you, our members and volunteers. Every dollar you gave, every person you talked to, every time you showed up helped Democrats hold ground in Michigan in a historically difficult year – and I want you all to hold your heads high.
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One thing is clear: Republicans are a minority party in Michigan. Democrats control the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. We are cautiously optimistic that Joe Biden will win Michigan, and right now Democrats are on track to take over the Michigan Supreme Court.
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This is how Donald really feels about working people. And if he wins again, millions of workers will lose.
Trump: I hated to pay overtime. I hated it. I shouldn't say this, but I wouldn't pay it
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At the end of the day, this country, and this state, were built to move forward — there is much more work to be done and the Michigan Democratic Party stands ready to do it.
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I said what I said.
Donald Trump's "got a habit of saying some mean things about cities that are majority Black. this is the bigotry that we've seen from him over and over again. Get outa here with that." @LavoraBarnes doesn't sugarcoat what's behind Donald's nonsense about Detroit.
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Endlessly grateful to all @MichiganDems and so very proud of the @OneCampaignMI team. I am in awe.
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I don’t know anyone who’s a bigger supporter of Joe Biden than Gov. Whitmer. We’re not worrying here in Michigan, we’re working!.
Anyone who claims I would say that we can’t win Michigan is full of shit. Let’s go.
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Today, I had the great honor of presiding as the Sergeant At Arms for the Michigan Electoral College while they cast all 16 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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Thanks for having me on, @JonFavs. I joined @PodSaveAmerica to go over our plan to turn Michigan blue, repeat 2018's success, and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Take a listen:
NEW POD: Trump’s campaign descends into chaos, but he’s still got a path to victory. Rudy recycles a smear against the Biden family, and Michigan Democratic Party Chair @LavoraBarnes talks about how to repeat the party’s big 2018 in 2020:.
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You're singing my song @kamalaharris. Whether the polls say we're up or we're down, here in Michigan we don't worry, we work! 86 days to the finish line. LFG!
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.@ElissaSlotkin and @HaleyLive have established themselves as leaders that Michiganders can count on to fight for them.
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I am thrilled to announce that I am seeking a second term as chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.
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It's true - enthusiasm is sky-high. Every phone call, every door knock, every post and yard sign matters. Find a way you can help at #HarrisWalz #Election2024.
"The momentum here is strong. Folks are excited about @kamalaharris's campaign. We've got extremely large numbers of folks reaching out asking how they can help." @LavoraBarnes. Want to help us make sure Michigan goes blue in November? Sign up here:
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Hard working, passionate democracy defenders - Dem State Party Chairs. @abreezeclayton @benwikler @lizmwalters @janekleeb @yolitorosentado @NikkiFried @cspain1920 @ShastiConrad @kenmartin73 @ShadMurib
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Under unprecedented circumstances and record-breaking turnout, Secretary of State @JocelynBenson carried out the safest and securest election in American history. She is truly democracy's MVP.
“It’s not just @CISAgov it’s the tens of thousands of election workers out there that had been working nonstop 18 hour days for months, getting death threats, for trying to carry out one of our core democratic institutions.” @C_C_Krebs.
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Incredible day in Chicago at the walk through of @DemConvention with other state party leaders. We are ready to re-elect @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris and keep America moving forward!
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How is it that the @MIGOP blocked any semblance of COVID relief this week, but they still managed to move with lightning speed to hold more legislative hearings on nonexistent voter fraud?. Asking for the millions of Michiganders who need relief NOW.
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It has been the privilege of my life to serve as MDP Chair. Our state and country were built to move forward, and our party will continue to play a key role in that. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.
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President @JoeBiden's second visit to our state shows the significance of Michigan — not just politically, but as a model for how our country can #BuildBackBetter by investing in a clean energy future.
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Here in Michigan, we're busy winning elections and getting things done for working families. in a state led by Democratic women. Preach!.
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I am very pleased to announce that State Representative @JasonMorganMI and State Senator @SenErikaGeiss are joining my slate for the MDP leadership elections this February as candidates for the two Vice Chair positions.
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I am pleased to announce that I will seek another term as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. I am grateful for the support I have received from, and the hard work of, Democrats across the state. We have much more work to do in this very important 2024 cycle.
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Same.
Took a nap. Felt great.
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Three days later and still feeling inspired and fired up from @kamalaharris' speech at the MDP Legacy Dinner. We have a dynamic team in the Biden-Harris admin and a powerful story to tell. Let's go win this damn thing ✊🏾
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Retweet if you're just as excited as I am to re-elect Governor @GretchenWhitmer.
Which governor’s race are you most excited about in 2021 and 2022?.
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I'm not surprised to see Michigan on President @JoeBiden's list of most-visited states. It shows the significance of our state — not just politically, but as a model for how we can #BuildBackBetter by investing in workers.
President Biden’s top-visited states so far have been Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. A pattern has emerged in each of his domestic trips that underscores his attention toward blue-collar workers.
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My motto has always been "I don't worry, I work." I'm grateful to have a great team of staff and volunteers who share that attitude. We're organizing year-round to win. If you're ready to work, join us:
The hardest working Democratic Party chair in the country! @MichiganDems’ @LavoraBarnes! Saginaw is fired up and ready to go for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris!
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THREAD: We need to talk about gerrymandering. Michigan Republicans have maintained power for the last decade because they rigged district maps in their favor. But this year that all could change. For the first time ever, citizens are drawing our maps — not politicians.
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Woke up today feeling energized! I am so proud of our @MichiganDems and Harris for Michigan teams. We've got the infrastructure and staff to win this thing! 88 days - LFG!.
Incredible incredible work done by the team that is going to deliver Michigan's 15 electoral votes for @KamalaHarris. Thank you @MichiganDems & the Kamala for Michigan campaign team. 💙.
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Like I told @jaketapper yesterday, Michigan voters spoke and the president heard their voices. That's who @JoeBiden is, and one thing that makes him so different from Donald Trump. Joe Biden listens and delivers. Our team is ready to work alongside him to deliver for Michigan.
NEW: sr Biden adviser acknowledges “uncommitted” vote. “We understand that it's an emotional, painful, difficult situation …. President Biden shares the goal of many of the folks who voted uncommitted, which is an end to the violence and a just and lasting peace.”.
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Political violence has no place in our democracy. Michigan Democrats condemn this act in the strongest possible terms, and we continue to work toward an America where no one is a victim of gun violence.
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My son just delivered a giant hug. This young Black man knows what we have done. @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris have won. Let the hearing begin. #redemption.
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It's been painful to watch Michigan Republicans try to tear down our democracy with falsehoods and unfounded, illogical conspiracies. But it reminds me of how important it is that we re-elect Gov. @GretchenWhitmer, AG @DanaNessel, and SOS @JocelynBenson.
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I hear that Donald Trump told @petehoekstra to do more outreach to people of color. So what's the Michigan GOP's first effort? Tweeting racist conspiracy theories about college basketball players. Incredible. Here's my full statement:
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You want to push abortion bans and punish women, Donald? Not on my watch. Michigan already said yes to reproductive freedom and no to MAGA extremism. And we're going to do it again in November. #bansoffmybody #Roevemberiscoming #abortionban
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Stu - Votes are still be counted but thank you for capitalizing Black.
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My philosophy about elections is simple. I say it when polls have us up, I say it when they have us down — I don’t worry, I work. We’ve got less than a day to do the work, and more than 100 ways you can help. Join us. Let’s go win this thing: #GOTV.
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My thoughts on what is happening across our country right now. The time for silence is over.
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Thank you and congratulations to all the @MichiganDems who made these wins possible. Your knocks, your calls, your texts, your donations, and your support have paid off. This is a BFD!.
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State parties are the backbone of winning Democratic campaigns, and we're thrilled that @KamalaHarris is coming to Michigan to help us build the strength to win. Get your tickets to join us here:
VP Kamala Harris to return to Detroit in June to speak at party fundraiser
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Pistons exec to Michigan lawmakers: Restricting voting rights will cost state | Opinion via @freep.
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Trickle-down racism brought to you by @realDonaldTrump and all those who remain silent as our founding principles of equality and justice are traded in for ignorance and hate.
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Meet the Michigan Republicans who tried to overturn the 2020 election
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Always a good day when @benwikler and I get to talk about our great states. Too bad for him, Michigan beat Wisconsin on turnout tonight to give @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz the biggest rally of the campaign so far 😝😘.
Excited that @MichiganDems chair @LavoraBarnes is on @TheLastWord with @Lawrence now to talk about Harris-Walz visit to her state today—and I'm looking forward to being up next to talk about their visit to WI!.
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Here's what we need to do to win Michigan: .Knock doors .Make calls.Register voters.Here's where you can sign up to be part of it: #HarrisWalz2024 #MIforHarrisWalz.
MDP Chair @LavoraBarnes joined @Lawrence on @TheLastWord last night to talk about the largest rally of the campaign and what we need to do to win Michigan in November for @kamalaharris and @tim_walz #kamalaharris #HarrisWalz2024 #election2024 #MIforHarrisWalz
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Trump started a riot to stop Black voters’ ballots from being counted in Detroit in 2020. Now his biggest donor Elon Musk thinks he can come into our communities and dangle cash prizes to buy our votes? We’re going to show them both that our votes can’t be bullied or bought.
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#guilty this time. But our work continues. We must fix the system that allows this to happen and had so many of us holding our breath in fear that we would be let down once more.
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This is what I hear every day when I talk to voters across our state. They're worried about big issues like our democracy, our economy and our fundamental rights. And they know Trump is a threat to all of those things.
In the battleground state of Michigan, voters react at a small town Fourth of July Parade about Biden’s debate performance and whether they have concerns about the president’s mental acuity heading into a possible second term.
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Michigan Democrats are thrilled that hard-working families across our state have voted to re-elect @GaryPeters. We’re proud that he’ll continue to serve our state with his commitment to effective, bipartisan leadership for another six years in the U.S. Senate.
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". there are still a number of votes left to be counted in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint. The outstanding votes in these areas favor @GaryPeters and we are confident they will decide this race."
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While Gov. @gretchenwhitmer focused her address on solving real problems, #Fox2News published anonymous comments from ppl trying to degrade her looks. It's a cheap, sexist & indefensible shot at a strong woman in leadership. @FOX2News needs to take down their story immediately.
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NEW from me in @USATODAY: How to beat Trump in 2020: Four clues for Democrats from Michigan’s winning 2018 playbook
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Everyone's talking about @PaulBegala's new book, and now you have the chance to hear directly from the author himself. Join us for a virtual grassroots fundraiser on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 PM. RSVP:
My newest favorite must-read: You’re Fired by the great @PaulBegala — indeed it is “the perfect guide to beating up Donald Trump”!
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It's a historic day for Michigan. Thanks to @GovWhitmer's leadership, we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were sentenced for non-violent offenses will get a second chance through expungement.
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The state of our state is trending up and the future looks very bright with Governor @GretchenWhitmer now in the driver's seat! #misots2019 #migov
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We would love a world where we could be out on the doors, unmasked, the way we would have been in 2016 had we had an operation like the one we have right now. But we can’t, because of this pandemic. So we are doing everything we can do and more.
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The MI GOP plans to circumvent Gov. @GretchenWhitmer's veto on their voter suppression bills. Well, we have plans too. We’re maintaining our voter protection program, mobilizing organizers, and preparing to take these fights to court if we have to.
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The junior senator from Ohio will push rhetoric and policies to take full control of our bodies, economy and democracy. Maybe that got JD Vance elected in Ohio, but it won't work here. Michigan Democrats are laser-focused on stopping this extremist ticket.
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1 in 4 women struggle to afford period products. We must end the tampon tax. With State Senators @MalloryMcMorrow and @WinnieBrinks and State Reps @PadmaKuppaMI41 and @RepYancey's leadership, we will.
Grateful to @MalloryMcMorrow, @WinnieBrinks, @repyancey, and @PadmaKuppaMI41 for introducing legislation to repeal the Tampon Tax and ensure women’s needs are tax exempt like any other medically necessary purchase in Michigan.
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Congratulations to the ten candidates who earned the nomination of the @MichiganDems to appear on the November ballot! . Together they represent the best of Michigan and I am excited to work alongside each of them to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.
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Strong state parties make strong campaigns. We're proud to be organizing year round in Michigan. We've built the infrastructure and we're ready to win in 2024. #WeDontWorryWeWork.
"As the Michigan Democratic Party and the Biden campaign celebrated the opening of new joint campaign offices throughout the spring, the Michigan Republican Party was also setting up some critical campaign infrastructure: Its website." .
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Congratulations, Sam Bagenstos (@sbagen), on this exciting role in the Biden-Harris Administration. Your deep dedication to the people of Michigan and our nation will continue to shine through at the OMB.
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154,187.
With canvasses complete in all 83 Michigan counties, it appears Joe Biden's margin over Donald Trump has grown to 154,187 votes, a roughly 3 percent point win, according to unofficial results.
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ACTION: Tell Harvard's Kennedy School to rescind Rick Snyder's fellowship | Eclectablog: via @Eclectablog.
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We can't wait to re-elect Governor @GretchenWhitmer, AG @DanaNessel, and SOS @JocelynBenson in 2022 — because women get the job done.
Research from @UN_Women suggests that countries with women leaders saw more effective and stronger responses to the #COVID19 crisis. Proud to be part of a team of female leaders in Michigan @GovWhitmer @dananessel - we follow the facts & get things done.
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Early voting starts today in Michigan. Now is the time to show that you're fired up and ready to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
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As we celebrate the birth of the nation, it is important to remember that not everyone is free. We will continue to fight to bring equity and justice to all. Read Frederick Douglass’ full speech at
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Excited to announce the MDP endorsed choices for the State Supreme Court - Chief Justice @BridgetMaryMc and Elizabeth Welch (@WelchForJustice).
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I am proud to declare my candidacy to succeed @BrandonDillon75 as Chair of the @MichiganDems and my intention to continue — and finish — what we started. To receive updates and join our team, visit .#TeamLavora.
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Basic protections for LGBTQ+ Michiganders are long overdue. I’m thrilled that the House has voted to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, and shame on the Republicans who voted to deny the LGBTQ+ community equal protection under the law.
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I’m humbled and thrilled to serve as the Secretary of the @DemStateParties. We have our work cut out for us in 2022 to expand the map and elect Democrats up and down the ballot across the country.
We’re excited to get to work with our amazing Association-wide officers. Congratulations to @kenmartin73 (@MinnesotaDFL), Howard Chou (@coloradodems), @LavoraBarnes (@MichiganDems) and @ChairmanBuckley (@NHDems)!
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