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@danielforaz

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Democrat, Feminist, Former AZ Representative, gun violence survivor, former school board member, honorary member of the tribe, karaoke lover.

Tucson, AZ
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Retweet if you support President Biden’s decision to have workers increase vaccination and testing to stop the Delta Variant.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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To my new followers, I’m Daniel Hernandez. When I survived a mass shooting, I dedicated myself to service. I'm running for Congress in Arizona. I'll be the 1st openly gay Latino to win here. I have 11,408 followers. Help me get to 20,000 by retweeting & following this account.
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I just joined my fellow Arizona Democrats and walked off the floor of the Arizona State House to prevent a vote on the Republicans’ irresponsible $1.7 billion tax cut for the wealthy. Proud of my brave colleagues. Stay tuned, this is happening right now.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Representation is important. My name is Daniel Hernandez. I’m a Democrat, Latino, and State Rep. I’m running for Congress and would be the first Latino to hold the seat. If you’d like to see this happen, please retweet and follow my account.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Okay why did no one tell me she has her own card line? @DollyParton
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Retweet if you know we need to elect as many Democrats as possible in Arizona to prevent Republicans from casting doubt on free and fair elections.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Hi all. I’m Daniel Hernandez. I’m a Democrat, State Rep, proud Gay man, Frmr School Board President & the first in my family to go to college. I’m running for Congress to give the next generation a hand up, & stop the GOP from trampling on our elections. RT & follow to support me
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Excited to welcome @SecretaryPete to Tucson!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
A good day to be an Arizonan. Sanity won! Thankful for @katiehobbs being the next governor of Arizona!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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I’m excited to announce today that I am running for Congress in #AZ02 ! I’m a son, a brother, and a bilingual kid from Tucson. I’ve been a nurse’s assistant, a campaign organizer, a school board president, and a state legislator. When I see a problem, I get to work to fix it. 🧵
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
510 out of over 2.5 million ballots cast is what the race for attorney general came down to. Don’t ever say your vote doesn’t matter. Congrats again to @krismayes
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Hi folks. I’m Daniel Hernandez. I’m a Democrat, State Rep, former School Board President, & a 1st generation college student. I know what it’s like to overcome obstacles & I want to fight to make sure others don’t have to. RT & follow my account to start my campaign for Congress.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
The senate needs to examine all the evidence which seems to indicate that not only did he incite the riot but funded it.
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Jon Cooper 🇺🇸
4 years
Donald Trump’s campaign paid more than $2.7 million to individuals and firms that organized the January 6 rally that led to violent rioters storming the U.S. Capitol.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
The board is set folks we have the MAGA slate of Republicans statewide. We must do everything we can to elect @katiehobbs Governor, @krismayes Attorney General, and @Adrian_Fontes Secretary of State. Too many things are on the line for us to sit idly by.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
My name is Daniel Hernandez and I’m a Democrat running for Congress in AZ-02. My district has never had a Latino Representative. Representation matters. If you agree, help us reach 30,000 grassroots followers by retweeting this, following this account, & asking others to as well.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
My heart breaks for the LGBTQ Community in Wilton Manors where two people were killed as truck drove into the crowd at #Pride2021 Let’s keep these people in our thoughts.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
So incredibly fun to join in celebrating @katiehobbs as the new Governor of AZ!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
18 days
A very warm welcome for @gabbygiffords and Senator Mark Kelly!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Here’s a thought: ban assault weapons, not drag shows. Retweet if you agree.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Retweet if you’d like to see more Latinos elected to Congress.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
ALERT: The Arizona legislature is trying to BAN any mention of the LGBTQ community in our schools. I’m speaking out against this shameful targeting of LGBTQ children and erasure of LGBTQ communities.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
18 days
Comparing haircuts with @captmarkkelly and cheering on @kamalaharris with @gabbygiffords
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Unfortunately, I have tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. I'm thankful to be vaccinated and boosted, and am currently asymptomatic and quarantining at home. Stay safe Arizona! Please get the vaccine and booster if you haven't already.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
Just passed my bill HB2755 by 41 to 18 which gives $5 million to the arts for Covid relief. Sometimes we do good things too! #azleg
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 months
On the anniversary of the Pulse shooting we have a beautiful tribute and speech by @VP @KamalaHarris tonight.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
I interned for Gabby Giffords in Congress. It was the honor of my life. I was also there on the horrific day where a gunman made an attack on her life & killed 6 others. This issue is personal. We can’t let the NRA & the GOP stand in the way of saving lives. RT if you agree.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
100k+ new ballots counted today and the red wave continues to grow. And by red wave I of course mean Kimberly Yee’s margin. Dems still leading in all other races for executive offices. In 14 years of working on campaigns as a Democrat I’ve never been more excited.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Thanks for coming to Az!
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg
2 years
Good morning, Arizona! Here to announce new funding awards and to see how Tucson and Phoenix plan to use some of the infrastructure dollars coming their way.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
I was a 20 year old intern when my life changed. I wish I hadn't waited until I was impacted to act. Now I share my story as we close out #GVSurvivorsWeek
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
1 year
You may now call me the Master….. Of Legal Studies. Proud to be a part of the class of ‘23 at the @uarizona college of Law’s MLS program.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Beautiful day for canvassing. Out in Cochise county helping voters cure their ballots!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
That was wild. Maybe if we had sex education that worked in Arizona he'd know that condoms are like masks for the penis?
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Andrew Oxford
3 years
Arguing for letting businesses ignore local mask requirements, one Arizona legislator questioned why masks are recommended to stop the spread of COVID-19 but were not recommended to stop the spread of AIDS
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
The Holocaust was recent enough that there still remain survivors. As they pass we must ensure that we combat the rising tide of antisemitism that is growing in this country.
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KVOA News 4 Tucson
3 years
The Tucson Jewish Community Center was evacuated on Sunday afternoon due to a threat. The evacuation has since been lifted.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Arizona the state that drove a stake through the Trump train. Election deniers that lost: @KariLake @RealMarkFinchem @AbrahamHamadeh
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
1 year
“Pride is patriotism” - @VP Kamala Harris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Edward Hardy
4 years
Kelly Loeffler is no longer a US Senator
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Okay y’all drop photos of your favorite signs from #WomensMarch2021 Here’s mine: #fundamentalrights
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
I’ll say it again so this time the people in the back can hear me: guns are more of a threat to children than drag shows will ever be.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Honored to be joining @POTUS at the signing of the Respect for Marriage act. And thrilled to be able to bring my mom as my plus one to the White House.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
8 in 10 Americans support the legal right to abortion. Retweet if you’re one of them.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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I’m excited to be a delegate for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris this August for the Democratic Convention. #ArizonaForBiden #OutForBidenHarris .
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Just stopped by and voted early at the U of A! Make sure you drop off your early ballot or stop by in person! So thrilled to vote for @CaptMarkKelly @katiehobbs @Adrian_Fontes @krismayes @Hernandez4pima @kathyhoffman_az and to vote YES on Prop 308 and 310!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
I hope you’ll join me today in remembering the victims of Jan 8th. My life and that of all of Southern Arizona were changed forever. I’m thinking about the victims we lost that day and wishing for peace for their families. 🧵
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
18 days
Arizona is Kamala country! Here’s the winning team @CaptMarkKelly @GabbyGiffords @RubenGallego @Tim_Walz @KamalaHarris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Six years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guaranteed a right to same-sex marriage in all 50 states. On June 26, 2015, love prevailed.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
BREAKING: I'm running for House in the new AZ District, which could be the MOST competitive district in the country — it’s now a Biden +0.1 district. We need all hands on deck. Can you make a donation to my campaign to help us win this toss up seat?
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Turning 32 today. Got some new additions for the my desk. Storm action figure and Star Fleet Academy charger.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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After a long day at the Capitol got to spend some time celebrating my birthday!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
Celebrating 31 with some new chucks. Thanks for the inspiriarion @KamalaHarris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
An incredible turn out for the next Secretary of State @Adrian_Fontes and Attorney General @krismayes tonight in Tucson
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
Waiting to gets sworn in. And I respect my colleagues so I’m wearing a mask. #AZleg #maskupaz
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 months
There’s now a Kylie Minogue day in WeHo and fittingly a Kylie Minogue Way!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
The 55th legislature official glamour shot.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 months
Vice President @KamalaHarris in Phoenix today with a simple message. We TRUST women. #OutForBidenHarris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
🚨FIRST TV AD🚨 Whether it’s fighting for gun reform, voting rights, or protecting a woman’s right to choose, I’ve stood up to the bullies and extremists at the State Capitol and I’ll do the same thing in Washington DC. Watch here and help us keep it up.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Dad health update. He’s going under for an emergency surgery. Could use positive thoughts and prayers. Also pics of your pets for when he gets out he misses his dog. 🐶
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
I just introduced an amendment to the Republican budget to remove our state dollars going to Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Let’s invest in sex education and affordable birth control. If you really wanted to avoid unintended pregnancies we would do this and not fund fake clinics.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
I’m Daniel Hernandez. I’m a Democrat, State Rep, & I’m running for Congress in Arizona’s 2nd district to be the first Latino ever elected to the seat. I’m a proud gay man, the first in my family to go to college, & I want to help AZ families. RT & follow if you agree this matters
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Send good thoughts dad is going into surgery shortly.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Six roses every year.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Proud to be in this video standing up against bigotry against trans kids.
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HRC 🥥🌴
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The problems that anti-trans politicians say we need to address are manufactured. The anguish they are causing trans kids is real.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
I’m in
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Jesse Ferguson
3 years
At 11:59pm tonight, everyone should toast to Betty White
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
For 25 years my mom makes me cupcakes for my birthday. Today we continued that fun tradition. #birthdaycake #birthdayboy #babyyodacake
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 months
Political violence is real and our rhetoric should attempt to take down the temperature. I’ve seen first hand the results with 6 murdered and 13 injured at an event with @GabbyGiffords I hope all are okay but that this reminds all candidates to turn down the heat.
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Shooting just happened at The Trump rally
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Called @EngelForArizona and conceded. Wishing her the best in November.
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Dave Wasserman
2 years
I've seen enough: Juan Ciscomani (R) wins the #AZ06 GOP primary and will face Kirsten Engel (D) in the fall. @CookPolitical November rating: Lean R.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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I’m a Gay state representative, child of an immigrant, and lifelong Arizonan running for Congress to ensure that every American has a chance to succeed in our country. Could I get a like, RT, and follow so I can reach 30k followers by the end of the day? 💪
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
After six incredible years it’s been an honor to serve the people of Southern AZ. Leaving the house as a member for the last time with boxes of memories. Good luck to @Hernandez4pima taking over for my seat!
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Please share my speech today opposing this awful bill in the AZ. It would give docs a felony for doing their jobs. Using the disability community as cover instead of helping them. Why? To force a fight at the Supreme Court and overturn Roe. #werenotgoingback #handsoffaz
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Boosted! Need to get yours? Go to
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
We won’t because voters know that @Adrian_Fontes is the best choice
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The Washington Post
2 years
Analysis: How far from reality can a top elections official be? Arizona may find out.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 months
The anti-Israel protests are not just about Israel’s policies in Gaza it’s about a rising tide of antisemitism. Hatred of Jews has been simmering under the surface and now people feel like they can openly harass, intimidate, and threaten Jews. We must all stand against Jew hate
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
In the face of recent anti Semitism Tucson came together tonight to stand together with our Jewish community. Here’s some snippets Starting with my sister and cofounder if Tucson Jews for Justice @almaforarizona
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Shannon Watts
1 year
After the mass shooting at a Louisville bank today by a man with an AR-15, I’m sure @SenTedCruz will finally admit IT’S THE FUCKING GUNS. Right???
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Honored to join @GabbyGiffords for the premiere of her documentary “Gabby Giffords: Won’t Back Down” in Tucson tonight.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
So excited to see my sister testifying on her bill 2241 which would mandate Holocaust Education in Arizona Public Schools. :) #ProudBrother
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Enough is enough. Doctors and women, not politicians should be the only ones making healthcare decisions about what you can or can’t do with your own body. Check out our new TV ad below:
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Welcome to the family! #RepresentationMatters 🌈🌈🌈🌈
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Bleacher Report
3 years
Las Vegas Raiders DE Carl Nassib comes out as gay He also announced a $100K donation to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
SERIOUS QUESTION: Do Americans deserve to know the names of every Republican who asked Trump for a pardon for being involved in the January 6th insurrection? Yes 👇 Yes 👇 Yes 👇
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 months
The worst part of tonight’s debate is the constant stream of lies and the lack of fact checking by CNN of Donald’s lies. Our choice is clear @JoeBiden who has fought for us for decades or a felon and liar who doesn’t care about anyone but himself. #OutforBidenHarris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Today’s verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse sends a dangerous signal in a country already plagued with gun violence. Seeing the tragic effects of this first hand, I am incredibly saddened that our lawmakers have failed to create meaningful change to protect our community.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
One of my favorite songs growing up was #JustAGirl by No Doubt. After all these years it was amazing to see @gwenstefani hit every note and perform it live
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Today, Republicans chose to attack transgender youth, roll back reproductive health care and voting rights all while ignoring the real problems facing our state. Horrific bills signed by the governor today do not reflect the Arizona I know and love.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Spent the afternoon in gorgeous 78 degree weather at the July 4th festival in Sierra Vista. I also made a new friend and I’m taking him home! #AZ02 #babyyoda
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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Shout out to @tiffanyhaddish for taking a selfie with the Hernandi at the @whitehouse for the Jewish American history month event
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
As a survivor of the Jan 8th shooting where @GabbyGiffords and 18 others were shot, I have seen the horror of gun violence up close. I know that action is long overdue, and I’m honored to receive this endorsement from @Brady_PAC . #BradyEndorsed #TheTimeIsNow
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Brady PAC 🥥🌴🇺🇸
2 years
Today, we’re proud to endorse these House and Senate candidates who are proven partners in the fight to end gun violence. They stand with the safety of our children and our communities, and we need you to join us in standing with them. #BradyEndorsed #TheTimeIsNow #GVP
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
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I'm absolutely thrilled that @Everytown and @MomsDemand are launching this #DemandASeat program. As a gun violence survivor I'm so grateful to the grassroots volunteers who step up to lead.
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Shannon Watts
3 years
Lawmakers have failed us too many times, so we’re going to replace them with candidates with a proven track record of fighting the gun lobby and for gun safety. Are you a @MomsDemand or @StudentsDemand volunteer ready to #DemandASeat ? Sign up at
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 months
Love my new @KamalaHarris pride shirt. And so excited to give her a very warm welcome back to Arizona! #outforbidenharris
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
4 years
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
👋 Thank you! In just 24 hours we reached 25,000 followers! This is huge momentum for our brand new campaign for Congress. Now: I need to raise $5,000 this weekend. Please retweet this & chip in here if you can:
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Bucket list item to see when @gwenstefani perform live? ✅ Thrilled to see her in Phoenix
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
About time to make it official...
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Thankfully symptoms continue to be mild. A bit tired and a slight tickle in my throat but other than that feeling fine. Thanks to those for checking in. My father is going on his second week in the hospital recovering from his surgery. He’s on the mend but has a long recovery.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
1 year
I’m missing Eurovision but have a good excuse. Graduation for grad school
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Pop Crave
1 year
Loreen becomes the first woman in history to win #Eurovision twice.
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
As an openly gay state legislator in AZ—today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia—I want you to know I'll never stop fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. That's why I'm running for Congress. Can you RT, like, and follow to help me win?
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
2 years
Gotta love Pima county. No wonder Maricopa calls us pain in my ass 🤭
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Daniel Hernandez Jr
3 years
Happy birthday to my beautiful mom! Bummed to not spend time with her because of COVID.
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