Thank you to @AFSCMECT4 for letting me help you say thanks to our Veterans today in Rocky Hill. We talk about protecting our democracy in this race, but these men and women have put their life on the line for that and more. #thankourveterans
Had a great time meeting voters at the Simsbury Duck Race this evening. Another day, another stop on the campaign trail! #CTElections2022 #SeeyouAugust9th
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What the hell is it going to take to break the NRA’s grip around the United States Senate?
Don’t tell me ordinary citizens need access to an AR-15 or any other military grade weapon.
If you use the 2nd amendment as an excuse, you are complicit in the murders of our children.
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If you don't think it's a problem that a high school student can easily and legally purchase two assault rifles and 375 rounds of ammunition, you are the problem.
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-Ban assault weapons.
-Require universal background checks.
-Improve oversight of gun dealers.
-Invest in community-based gun violence prevention.
-Hold the gun industry accountable.
-Pass Ethan's Law.
-Protect our children.
Friends, I will be making an important announcement tomorrow morning at 10:30AM on @ctcapitolreport on @WTNH. Please tune in!
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Bill expanding mail-in ballot opportunities clears CT state Senate
nhregister.com/news/article/…
The public support is clear. Let’s pass this common sense legislation now! #VotingRights
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As other states offer bounties on doctors and women exercising their Constitutional rights, Connecticut Democrats are making sure we protect them.
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The @GOP’s blatant disregard for the truth when it comes to voter fraud is not going to stop anytime soon. We must take the steps now to ensure this never happens in CT. #VotingRights nytimes.com/2022/03/17/us/po…
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Rising gas prices have made the fight for a clean transportation system even more urgent. As CT residents are struggling to afford to fill their tanks, my colleagues and I are redoubling our efforts to make electric cars and bikes more affordable and improve public transit.
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To combat Russian disinformation, Rep. Jim Himes calls for all Americans to maintain "absolute sharp focus and clarity… we are watching a world-historic war crime in action, and over time, Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for his lies" @jahimes
Here is the real #CT impact of Trump playing politics with the 2020 Census to deliberately undercount Black and Brown residents - taking political power away from marginalized vulnerable communities. We must always make sure that every voice matters! courant.com/news/connecticut…
Making voting more accessible is fundamental to strengthening our democracy and I sincerely hope that the legislature will not stop here. It’s time we amend our constitution and make these laws permanent. #VotingRights ctinsider.com/news/article/C…
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President Biden is systematically stripping away Putin’s power by working with our allies to impose more devastating sanctions. Day by day. Move by move. Masterful.
The UK and EU announced plans to cut Russian oil and gas imports simultaneously.
washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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It's 2022. If you see a young woman at an event with only Members of Congress, best to assume she's also a Member of Congress.
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In New Britain’s Little Poland, thank you to the Belvedere Restaurant & owner Ela Konferowicz for an amazing event supporting Ukrainian freedom fighters & Maidan United. Wonderful people, spectacular food, & powerful spirit.
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Republicans are planning to RAISE federal taxes on half of Americans, including seniors and retirees if they win.
Meanwhile, in CT, “Democrats vow to continue tax relief for CT’s working poor”
ctmirror.org/2022/03/02/demo…
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“Pass the Freedom to Vote Act, the John Lewis Act and while you’re at it the Disclose Act.” @POTUS #StateOfTheUnion #VotingRightsAct #vote