Tom Perez
@TomPerez
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Lifelong Democrat. Civil rights attorney. Former @thedemocrats chair. U.S. Labor Secretary for @barackobama. Proud son of immigrants 🇩🇴. Dad of 3+Bubba 🐶
Joined January 2016
Call me Tom. And don't get too happy. @keithellison and I, and Democrats united across the country, will be your worst nightmare.
Congratulations to Thomas Perez, who has just been named Chairman of the DNC. I could not be happier for him, or for the Republican Party!.
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To the members of the transgender community: You are not a "burden." Do not let this president shake you. We support you, we stand with you.
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Let me be clear: We won in Alabama and Virginia because #BlackWomen led us to victory. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party, and we can’t take that for granted. Period.
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To everyone who feels scared, marginalized, or in danger because of the words of this president: We stand with you. And we won't back down.
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Sorry not sorry.
Tom Perez won't apologize for saying Republicans "don't give a shit about people"
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No. President Obama created the longest streak of total job growth on record. You’ve been in office for one month. #JointAddress.
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It’s a disturbing sign of moral decay in the modern Republican Party that a racist sheriff and convicted criminal in Arizona and an accused child molester in Alabama are the best they have to offer.
JUST IN: Joe Arpaio announces that he plans to run for US Senate in Arizona "for one unwavering reason: to support the agenda and policies" of President Trump.
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I'll say it again: Democrats are going to fight tooth and nail for DREAMers, today, tomorrow, and every single day. #DefendDACA.
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Lol 😂
Ed Gillespie worked hard but did not embrace me or what I stand for. Don’t forget, Republicans won 4 out of 4 House seats, and with the economy doing record numbers, we will continue to win, even bigger than before!.
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No spin from Trump admin can hide the fact that Sessions lied under oath and committed perjury about Russian ties. Sessions must resign.
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Today was the best online fundraising day in the DNC's history, another clear sign of the historic level of enthusiasm for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. #DemConvention.
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"Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." - Elie Wiesel.
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Enough is enough. In light of the problems that have emerged in the implementation of the delegate selection plan and in order to assure public confidence in the results, I am calling on the Iowa Democratic Party to immediately begin a recanvass.
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A broken tail light isn't a reason to die. My thoughts are with Philando Castile's family tonight. Their loss is our responsibility.
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There is no braver person in America right now than Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.
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The White House didn't want this. Republicans didn't want this. Americans who spoke out made this happen.
BREAKING: Justice Dept. appoints former FBI head Robert Mueller to oversee probe into Trump-Russian connection in 2016 election.
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This is a huge victory for the Constitution. The United States of America does not discriminate based on religion. Period.
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Eric, Democrats are people. So are Muslims, immigrants, women, people with pre-existing conditions, and everyone else Trump is hurting.
Eric Trump says he thinks critics of his father are "not even people.":
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The Senate GOP just sold out our families, our home mortgages, our health care, and our children's education to give kickbacks to their rich donors. Republicans, know this: we're coming for you in 2018.
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Sen. Al Franken should step down. Everyone must share the responsibility of building a culture of trust and respect for women in every industry and workplace, and that includes our party.
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Note to GOP Senators: this is what a brilliant Supreme Court Justice looks like. Happy birthday, Justice Ginsburg. #NotoriousRBG
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Huge win for voting rights and the people of Texas.
BREAKING: Federal judge throws out Texas voter ID law. #txlege.
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By pardoning his buddy Joe Arpaio, President Trump is celebrating one of our nation’s most notorious agents of racism and bigotry.
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The President of the United States tried to fire the man investigating him. again. Let that sink in.
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RT if you agree: We should give Donald Trump the same level of courtesy Mitch McConnell gave to Barack Obama.
2016 Sen. McConnell: There will not be hearings or votes. 2017 Sen. McConnell: Treat our nominees the same as Obama's
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This is Trump’s GOP: pulled out all of the stops to pass tax cuts for the rich, but they can’t get their act together to take care of everyday Americans. It’s chaotic, it's dangerous, and it's destructive.
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Absolutely not. We put in the work to ensure power was returned to the grassroots, we will be following the rules set forth by the DNC. We will not bend on this, we will not change our rules.
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A woman of color just achieved our 41st state legislative flip — now that's what I call Democratic values. Inspired by all the amazing wins tonight across the country. We've got the GOP sweating.
Helen Tai just flipped Pennsylvania's 178th House District 🎉💃 Goes to show: When Democrats mobilize and organize, we get things done. Congratulations, @GiveEmHelenTai!
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Let’s call what happened tonight in Alabama what it is: Criminalizing doctors and putting women's lives at risk by barring their access to safe, legal abortion.
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Maybe the best thing to do would be to stop lying.
. Maybe the best thing to do would be to cancel all future "press briefings" and hand out written responses for the sake of accuracy???.
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Trump fired the man investigating him — a deeply dangerous abuse of power. We need a special prosecutor, now.
White House: Pres. Trump informed FBI Director Comey "that he has been terminated and removed from office."
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Tonight was a win for @TheDemocrats and for democracy. We won the House because our candidates had a clear message for working families. Now it’s time to get to work restoring sanity to our government, holding Trump accountable & working to build a better future for our country.
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It shouldn’t take intense public pressure to get the president of the United States to condemn white supremacy.
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It's clear: Alabama deserves better than Roy Moore. Democrats are committed to helping send @GDouglasJones to the Senate.
BREAKING: Firebrand jurist Roy Moore wins Alabama GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate, defeating Trump-backed incumbent.
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This is pretty rich coming from a party who worked to lower wages by $2.30/hour in Missouri this week. Ridiculous.
1/3 Great job in Springfield, @POTUS! You are right—it’s time to give the American worker a pay raise!.
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I'm sure Trump would prefer to talk about tax returns and not the millions who will lose their health insurance under his plan.
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Nancy Pelosi has been holding the floor for close to 8 hours telling Dreamers' stories and asking the GOP to stop wasting time and bring up the #DreamActNow. Keep going, we've got your back! #GoNancyGo
We‘re demanding @SpeakerRyan commit to bring up bipartisan legislation to #ProtectDREAMers.
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Completely agree with my old boss Barack Obama: @staceyabrams is a phenomenal candidate. Are you ready to help her become our nation’s first-ever African American woman governor? #IWillVote
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It's not imploding. You're actively sabotaging it and ruining the lives of millions of Americans.
The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding. Massive subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped. Dems should call me to fix!.
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Don't let Trump's second attempt ruin your first impression - this ban on Muslims is just as dangerous and un-American as the first.
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A united Democratic Party is not only our best hope, it's Donald Trump's worst nightmare. #DNCChair #DNCFuture.
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Thanks for the ransom note, Mitch — but we can do both.
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If passing Trumpcare were a task on The Apprentice, pretty sure @realDonaldTrump would’ve already been fired by now.
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Republicans' decision to strip Planned Parenthood of Title X funding will threaten health care for millions of women. We won't stand for it.
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Mayor Carmen Cruz has gone door to door saving lives. You're tweeting from your golf course.
. want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort. 10,000 Federal workers now on Island doing a fantastic job.
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With this nominee, we need to afford @realDonaldTrump the same courtesy Mitch McConnell afforded Barack Obama – no courtesy at all.
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Until there is an independent special prosecutor investigating the Trump's Russia ties, the Senate should NOT consider a new FBI Director.
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Every time she was told the odds were stacked against her, @staceyabrams refused to back down. She inspired voters w/ a message of inclusion & opportunity. She embodies everything our party stands for, & our future will be bright because of her — we know you’re far from finished.
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John McCain devoted his life to serving his country. He was and always will be an American hero. Our thoughts are with his family, his colleagues, and the people of Arizona as we mourn his passing and celebrate his legacy.
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Keep spreading the word about Trump's bogus voter suppression commission. This is an attack on our democracy.
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Joe Arpaio used racial profiling to tear Arizona families apart. That's why I sued him.
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Do not lose hope. Do not give in to fear. Do not be intimidated by this sad excuse for a president.
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Black women have consistently had the back of Democrats and, to be frank, have been taken for granted by the party for too long.
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Big news: A federal judge has blocked an Indiana law that could remove people from its voter rolls in violation of federal law. We're working tirelessly to defeat discriminatory barriers to the ballot box and this is a huge step in the right direction.
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Republicans: show some courage. Put country before party and demand an independent prosecutor. History has its eyes on you.
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This bill was an abomination & its defeat is a victory for every family that was put in jeopardy by Trump, Pence, & Republicans in Congress.
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America is no place for bigots. And to be silent in the face of their hatred is to condone it. It is on all of us to speak out.
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After spending Thursday with Jon @Ossoff, I'm more convinced than ever that we need him & Dems like him in Congress. #FlipThe6th
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If you live in GA-06 and you’re fed up after today’s vote, it's time to get registered and get to the ballot box.
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As a career prosecutor, I believe this is what’s known as witness intimidation:
James Comey better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!.
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Great work. We kept the majority in Delaware. Let's keep the momentum going, this is only the beginning.
Thank you SD10 for all your support. I'm so honored to be your new Senator & can't wait to get to work. #TeamHansen #netDE
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We need to be vigilant and aware of how low the bar has fallen under Donald Trump. This is not normal & we won't let it become normal.
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Polls are open in Kansas' 4th district—it's time to get out and vote for @JamesThompsonKS. Find out where:
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There is no one who knows the importance of a good vice president better than @JoeBiden. He’s made an exceptional choice with @KamalaHarris.
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He threw people out of the room. He asked for personal loyalty. Trump knew exactly what he was doing. It’s called obstruction of justice.
BREAKING: House Speaker Paul Ryan says FBI director needs to be independent, says Trump unfamiliar with protocol, `just new to this'.
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I want to see Democrats voting all over the country — if you're voting today, tweet at me with your best "I voted" selfie. 📸.
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So long as Black men and women cannot breathe, we cannot rest.
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She was arrested after speaking to the media, and now she will be deported without a hearing. This is not America.
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Withdrawing from the Paris Accord devastates our economy, our planet, & our children. This isn't leadership. It's an insult to humanity.
President Trump announced that he will withdraw the United States from participation in the Paris climate accord
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My deepest condolences go out to the families of Bailey Holt & Preston Cope, as well as the rest of the victims in KY. School should be a place to better ourselves, not be afraid. I'm disappointed that our president has remained silent in the wake of this preventable tragedy.
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Up to 23,000 voters in 2 counties alone were deterred from voting. Trump won WI by 22,000 votes. This is calculated.
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Tonight was a great night for Democrats, but now more than ever, we know we can't get ahead of ourselves. Sign up to make today's victories tomorrow's victories too:
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Gorsuch isn’t qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Republicans can’t fix Gorsuch by changing the rules- they need to change the nominee.
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My old boss, Barack Obama, once said, "We didn't raise the Statue of Liberty with her back to the world, we did it with her light shining as a beacon to the world." Think of those words as we continue fighting for kids torn from the arms of their parents.
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Wish I coulda had Keith on the road with me today but he had to #KilltheBill and help save health care for 24 million Americans.
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This is a lie.
The American Health Care Act provides significant resources at the federal & state levels for risk-sharing programs that lower premiums.
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I worked on the back of a garbage truck to help pay for college. I know trash when I see it.
BREAKING: House narrowly passes $4 trillion Republican budget in major step forward for GOP tax overhaul.
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Today, Trump made it harder for state workers to save for retirement. That's not an action of someone who cares about American families.
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This is personal. As the child of immigrants, I will not stand by while Republicans hold our Dreamers hostage and fail to protect our veterans, retirees, & disaster victims. We must continue to organize and make our voices heard. The fight isn’t over.
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Maxine Waters is a former educator who has served the American people for more than 40 years. Trump made his name by bankrupting businesses and firing Meat Loaf from 'The Apprentice.'
Trump says Democratic politicians are "really disciples of a very low-IQ person, Maxine Waters." Again, this is a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Beyond proud of the campaigns Jon @Ossoff & @Archie4Congress ran. You both make me proud to be a Democrat & even more committed to fighting.
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I agree with @chuckschumer. Paul Ryan needs to replace Chairman Nunes as head of the intelligence committee.
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We’re building a robust voter protection program at the DNC to fight back against Republican attempts to limit access to the ballot box.
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Paul Ryan is calling the decimation of Medicaid a tax cut. People will die if the GOP passes this bill.
Here's the key point: The American Health Care Act will lower premiums & increase choices for hardworking Americans.
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Last week Dr. Ford showed unmatched courage — tonight, Trump showed that the only thing he can offer is unimaginable cowardice.
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The vile & bigoted display of hate in #Charlottesville has no place in America. We stand against white supremacy wherever it appears.
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Budgets are moral documents. Donald Trump’s shows that he doesn’t value what makes America truly great – American workers.
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I'm honored to work side by side w/ @KeithEllison. Democrats will always have my ear, and I will always have your back. Let’s get to work!
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Every time you hear Donald Trump paint a dark picture of America, just remember it's a self-portrait.
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Today I am proud to have my friend, Joe Biden, as a partner in our ongoing fight to turn around the Democratic Party.
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“We have refugees that are vetted more than the Trump cabinet. We’ve got to be out there defending them.”.—Tom on #MuslimBan #DNCforum.
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