During a meeting today, the Tennessee Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention voted to support
@KamalaHarris
for President of the United States.
“Belligerent” for being outraged by another constituent’s arrest. Told there are “other ways” although we’ve sure tried to talk to our reps. This is what “democracy” looks like under the TN GOP.
As of today, all four seats in Sumner Co. - three House, one Senate - will have Dems on the ballot this August. 🤸♀️
This is why community- and coalition-building matters. I’m thankful. 💙
In August, we had Proud Boys trying to intimidate those of us who were there for the special legislative session. Today, we have Nazis marching in Nashville.
When leaders won’t call out facism, this is what you get. Thankful that people like
@brotherjones_
continue to do so.
Just left an event honoring a Black sorority and spoke of the need to unite against the rising tide of white supremacy, only to be confronted by Nazis marching through downtown Nashville.
This is exactly what my Republican colleagues hate speech is fostering and inviting.
Hey
@VanJones68
! You missed some pretty important stuff here in Sumner County. This is a quick peek at one situation we’ve dealt with, and there’s more over on ⏰ - we’re disappointed that you didn’t TRULY hear both sides when you came.
#tnpolitics
#sumnercountytn
Today, I went to the Sumner County Election Commission and pulled papers for the
@tndp
Executive Committeewoman seat while
@AlisonBforTN
pulled papers for TN House 45. Proud to pull papers, proud to run, and PROUD AF to work on this woman’s campaign. 💙💕💪
Today, I officially launched my campaign to be a TN Congressional District 6 DNC delegate. It’s not really a campaign - more of a “please send me” - but if you live in CD6, I’d love your support. 💕
Drop your questions (if you have them!) and then help me get to Chicago!
Hell, Johnny Garrett wanted to ban 8.5x11 inch signs. It doesn’t matter how quietly we protest - Sexton wants to run this state to the ground.
Time to vote them out.
@AlisonBforTN
,
@allie4tn
,
@Natrixdreammom
- y’all ready to get in there? 💙
@JasonZacharyTN
@WilliamLamberth
You’re literally a supermajority. Why does this bother you so much? Didn’t have enough time to pass meaningful legislation during the special session because folks “talked too much??” Oh, wait - you didn’t intend to anyway. 🤷♀️
All four of our Sumner state leg. candidates:
@lexifortn
,
@robertson4tn
, Walter Chandler, and
@AlisonBforTN
are ready to make a difference (and God, I’m ready for it).
Flip Sumner blue with me here (and help drop my stress level a bit, too) ->
I shared this ignorant comment and got a bunch of donations, so thank you! 😘
Feel free to support a mom running for office and fighting for our kids (while having the audacity to have my children around me).
⬇️
Your Sunday happy: all three house seats in Sumner County have challengers. 💕
Sumner showed that they aren’t interested in the far right last week. They have another chance to do that same thing in November. Let’s go!
We’ve got two full days left to find candidates for these seats - the deadline for petitions is NOON on Thursday, 4/4. Call your friends, call your neighbors, call your community leaders! Who do YOU know who should run for office? (and who should staff a campaign?) 💕
#tnpolitics
@VoteGloriaJ
I’m in Sumner - it’s my home. One side makes me concerned for my and my friends’ safety. One side threatened one of my former candidates with fake prostitution charges. One side is *allegedly* running an illegal PAC. The other side is the Democratic Party.
Proud campaign manager moment watching my girl
@allie4tn
on
@cnn
with
@thelauracoates
tonight. If you’re not working with womxn who inspire you daily, what are you really doing?
#allie4tn
And THIS is why recruitment matters. 💕 Now we just need y’all to step up and help them! (Middle TN, this candidate will need support - lmk if you’re ready to jump in!)
Did you know that in Tennessee, only TWELVE of the 99 State House members are women?
@AlisonBforTN
and
@allie4tn
are running to change that (and y’all, what joy that I get to work with them!). Are you ready to help them win their seats? 💕
#allie4tn
#alisonbfortn
#electwomen
I was reminded of this message yesterday and I just wanna say: “Pink is the absolute last color you want for a campaign” sure reeks of misogyny. 🤸♀️ Meanwhile, my gals are killing it. Support them here! ->
@allie4tn
@AlisonBforTN
@lexifortn
Today, I am SO PROUD of my young friends with
@TNHSDems
for making the historic bid for an ex-officio seat on the
@tndp
. They are the NOW, not just the future, and I’m honored to work alongside them. CONGRATULATIONS, my friends. 💙📢💪
#genzforchange
Now that we’ve got candidates running to flip seats - who wants to work on a campaign and help us make the state a better place? Seriously - if you’re interested in working a campaign, PM me. Let’s talk.
And another beautiful, beautiful moment:
@nordstromfortn
(a high school Spanish teacher) and
@voteluismata
(an immigrant) answering questions in Spanish on the house floor. 💕
SIX. HOURS.
She is all of us every time the DCEC Chair started talking about his “evidence.”
Grateful for Davidson Co. Election Commissioner
@TriciaHerzfeld
tonight - may she get to sleep before 2 AM.
I’m not a mom, but I love my “kids.” 🤣 Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who are actively working to make our state a better place EVERY SINGLE DAY.
@allie4tn
@AlisonBforTN
@lexifortn
Support them here!
For years, I was proud to be UMC. Then, I was ashamed - we were better than that. Today, I am once again PROUD of the work I did with Holston Conference and the United Methodist Church.
Today, I had THREE conversations with folks who saw my last tweet about getting involved in staffing or supporting campaigns. Who’s next? If you’re interested in helping to make a difference, send me a DM and let’s chat! 💕✨💙
Today I’m honoring these women (and so many more). Thankful for a life full of strong + passionate women who show me love each and every day.
Happy International Women’s Day! May you continue to kick ass and take names. 💕
On Tuesday, I sat on a panel with
@AlisonBforTN
and
@VoteLuisMata
to talk about campaigns. I ended up on a bit of a rant around the importance of campaign staff - how badly they’re needed, how hard they work, and how integral they are to the success of campaigns. (1/2)
I met this woman in August thanks to
@AlisonBforTN
and immediately knew she was a voice we needed in our legislature (and I think I told her so that first day!). This is huge. Go, Shaundelle, go!
For the past 5 years, I have walked into the Tennessee legislature, testified at committees, had gun lobbyists say ugly things to me, and watched politicians do nothing to stop gun violence. That is why I’m considering a run for House District 60.
#FightLikeAMom
From a phone call with
@hendrellremus
at the
@tndp
to turning in my petition -> I’m the mom who plans to fight for a better Tennessee. Donate or get involved today at ! 💕⚡️🗳️
#TNPolitics
WATCH: “I never set out to be a politician, but I bought my 3 year old a bulletproof backpack after Covenant, and I knew I had to do more.”
@AlisonBforTN
Beale tells a
#GirlPower
event why she’s running for state house in HENDERSONVILLE:
But don’t forget - we’ve got Dems for ALL FOUR SEATS. Lamberth, Garrett, Slater, and their little SCCR friends may be in charge right now - but we’re coming.
WATCH: “This is ridiculous… We’re gonna bow down in Sumner County.”
@VoteBo
calls out
@WilliamLamberth
for sticking a provision in the $7 BILLION+ Republican corporate tax giveaway that makes any litigation around it take place in his own county.
Next stop: congressional convention! 🤸♀️ One step closer to Chicago. It’s been a roller coaster of a week, but y’all, it feels GOOD to have friends like these. 💕
Yesterday I met
@voteluismata
for an hour-long lunch that became three hours and I just gotta say - the crop of freshman legislators we have the chance to elect in November are SO badass. Can we please vote correctly and get them in? Pretty please? We need him on that floor.
Happy birthday to
@allie4tn
. 💕 It’s fun to work with people you like, but it’s even more fun when it turns into forever-friendship. Let’s make 29 a year for the books!
Wrapping up the week with a Saturday campaign meeting with
@AlisonBforTN
! Session starts next week and we’re ready to hit the ground running.
#alisonbfortn
We need campaign staff as much as we need candidates, and I’m here to tell you that if you want to work on a campaign, LET’S TALK. I’d love to help you get started and I’d love to build a staffing infrastructure to help candidates both now AND in the future. (2/2)
Yes, one of my official duties as
@allie4tn
’s campaign manager is to make giant friendship bracelet banners as a surprise. “Make the friendship bracelets… 🎶”
I typically watch her tv interviews from my desk on a big ole monitor but today I watched her talk to
@acosta
on
@CNN
from the couch.
@allie4tn
looking cute and making waves! 💕
“Someone’s mom can change the world.” 💕✨💙
Thank you to House District 35 for celebrating the launch of my campaign with me last night. Ready to get involved? Head to today!
#leximeltonfortn
Today, I’m extra thankful for my trans friends who have given their time and energy to teach me over the years. We are all constantly learning, but I’m thankful to know more than I did ten years ago and am thankful for the kindness they’ve shown time and again. 💙💗🤍
I posted a little ticky-tocky about this book, how I got it, and how I’m reclaiming it - and I started with my friend (and candidate!)
@allie4tn
. If you catch me at the Capitol, ask to sign it (and go watch my little 📽️ to learn more)!
This is why Allie votes Dem. 💙💕💙
@MarshaBlackburn
……like when diabetics ask for insulin caps you repeatedly vote against? We’re asking for help from YOU and certainly not seeing the grace and love one would expect from a Christian.
Starting next week, I will be awarding one of my three candidates the “least problematic child award” each Friday, determined by how many times they caused me to panic during the week. 🤣 Stay tuned for the behavior chart and star stickers.
@lexifortn
@allie4tn
@AlisonBforTN
All three of these candidates are precious to my heart (and to the future of our state). Thanks to Rose for this amazing story about
@allie4tn
,
@Natrixdreammom
, and
@voteluismata
! 💕
First-time political candidates are often spurred into action by personal experiences.
WPLN's
@roseamgilbert
reports three new Democratic candidates on the ballot this fall in Tennessee are making the personal political through advocacy and action.
Your fave candidates (and campaign manager) 🩷💃🏻
If you’re at all invested in the change happening across Tennessee, make sure you’re following
@VoteLuisMata
and
@meganonsense
!
@WilliamLamberth
@MarshaBlackburn
Would’ve loved to chat with her about insulin caps and why they’re important, especially in Tennessee. 🙃 Unfortunate that she never makes herself available for constituents!
SUCH an honor to meet
@RepLucyMcBath
with
@alisonbfortn
this afternoon! I was lucky enough to hear her speak in August, but the encouragement she gave to those in the room today while sharing her story was extraordinary.
#alisonbfortn
Started this week off in Nashville with my colleagues who are running to flip districts all over this state. Soooo excited about all of these candidates and for the future of Tennessee. Special thanks to the
@TNDemocrats
for all their support 🩵✨
#govotetn
#redtoblue
It’s been fifty years TODAY since the Supreme Court issued their Roe v. Wade decision. Then, last year, Tennessee took away that right. I’m honored that my friend
@allie4tn
let me share her story on the pod:
#StoryGardenPod
My name is Luis Mata and I’m running for TN State Representative, District 49!
I’m a community organizer, an immigrant, and a Proud Tennesseean.
Together, we can build a stronger Tennessee. Join the movement for people-powered progress:
#VoteLuisMata
I’m so proud of Matt, and since we met through the UMC so many years ago, today seems like an extra fitting day to raise a little $$$ for his campaign. 💙
🚨 FUNDRAISER ALERT 🚨:
Join us with the
@VictoryFund
for a fundraiser in Nashville on May 1 from 5-6:30 at
@tribenashville
! I’m running to be Knox County’s first openly gay commissioner, and I’m very grateful for their endorsement.
Link for tickets ➡️
Had a great meeting today with someone from a national organization where discussed this exact thing. I’m thankful to be part of campaigns that recognize this and believe in caring for their staff.
In the old days campaign were about roughing it on measly salaries and how much pain you could endure before going to law school. Both parties realized we need to build sustainable career paths.
- pay living wages
- treat staff with respect
- build a good team culture
Pondering here, but we keep talking about low voter turnout in TN and all I can think is that we’re in an echo chamber. How do we reach the people and communities who don’t already vote?
NOT ME & MILEY BEING ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE PRINT EDITION FROM THE
@washingtonpost
ABOVE
@taylorswift13
!! WHAT IS LIFE?! Go get your copy of WAPO today!!
Waited until I was thirty to get involved, but the last two years have been a whirlwind. Ready for 2024 and a PINK wave of progress! 💕
#HappyNewYear2024
#GoodTrouble
@foggybottomgal
If you have someone who is interested in talking and learning about running, I’m happy to get on a call with them and connect them to my friends at the caucus. 💕 I’m good at convincing folks that they, too, are capable of running.
Celebrating
@matthewrpark
’s campaign fundy with two of my fave candidates. I love it when worlds collide, especially today as the UMC removed language preventing LGBT+ folks from following a calling to be in leadership within the church.
Open hearts, open minds, open doors. 💕
@AlisonBforTN
You already fight for us - now we just need to get you into the room where laws are made. Thank you for running, friend! Thank you for making a difference.
All three of my candidates juggle being a mother while being a candidate with grace on the reg, but
@AlisonBforTN
reached new heights today. Live radio interview on
@TheLoyalOppoTN
+ a wiggly three year old on her lap?! We need her in office. 💙💪🗳️
#alisonbfortn