Max and Eva's Dad, and Lisa's husband | @montcopa Treasurer | @montcopadems Chair
Lafayette Hill, PA
Joined August 2008
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Jason Salus retweeted
Democrat Scott Colom appears to be on the verge of winning his Senate election in deep-red Mississippi — even though it’s exceptionally hard to vote in the state.
Will this election finally lead to voting rights reforms in Mississippi?
My sister and I were also on CHIP. Can’t wait for the new @PaSenateDems majority to do big things!
For @ChrisThomasPA’s whole life, Republicans controlled the PA State Senate. He flipped a key seat on Tues to give Democrats control for the first time since 1993, when they passed CHIP.
Chris Thomas was a CHIP baby. Now he’s going to help PA kids and family in the state senate.
Jason Salus retweeted
For @ChrisThomasPA’s whole life, Republicans controlled the PA State Senate. He flipped a key seat on Tues to give Democrats control for the first time since 1993, when they passed CHIP.
Chris Thomas was a CHIP baby. Now he’s going to help PA kids and family in the state senate.
Jason Salus retweeted
Majorities are a team sport
We won the chamber thanks to unwavering support of voters, volunteers, @StatesProjectUS, our brothers & sisters in labor, advocates for our most basic rights.
To everyone who invested their hearts, their dollars & their time - this is OUR trifecta.
Jason Salus retweeted
A massive, under-appreciated power shift took place in this election.
Six state treasurer or comptroller seats flipped from red to blue: AZ, WI, IN, NV, TX, and OH.
Those states collectively hold $800 B+ in pension assets.
That means nationally, well over $3 TRILLION in state and city pensions are now overseen by Democratic financial officers, more than double what’s under Republicans.
For years, Republican treasurers have used their investment clout to push a right-wing agenda on corporate America. Sadly, this politicization of investments has done considerable damage, especially on climate.
Now the balance of pension power has shifted, and we have a chance to right the ship.
Blue states and cities are significant hareholders in virtually every major company in America. Millions of public sector employees are counting on us to protect their retirement assets and fight for their interests as shareholders. We know companies that respect workers and consumers are more successful in the long run. We know firms that are leading on the clean energy transition are winning economically. We know AI safety risk is a threat to our whole economy. We know shareholder rights and good corporate governance make for stronger capital markets.
Putting these values into action is how you protect long-term returns for retirees. Now is the moment for the growing coalition of Democratic financial officers across the nation to show what responsible ownership looks like.
Jason Salus retweeted
James Talarico separates legal tax loopholes from outright cheating, and argues that collecting taxes already owed should come before adding new ones
“You know, there's, there's crazy stuff in our tax code that says you can write off your private jet, your mega yacht as business expenses, right?”
“I mean, this whole tax system that we have now really allows the people at the very top to accumulate and amass more wealth without any taxation.”
“I mean, we, I was reading that if we just collected the taxes that the top 1% owes, no new taxes, just collecting what's already owed, it would raise something like $172 billion every year.”
“It's both, it's both the legalized loopholes that you can get away with, but it's also people who just know they're not going to get, but no one's going to crack down on them.”
w/ @jamestalarico
Jason Salus retweeted
It is heartbreaking to see antisemitism in my hometown. I was born in Wyncote, near Philadelphia, and it makes me angry and ashamed to see hatred tolerated there.
The numbers show this is not an abstract concern. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 465 antisemitic incidents across Pennsylvania in 2024, an 18% increase over 2023. It tracked 189 incidents in Philadelphia and 51 in Montgomery County. These reports include harassment, vandalism, and assault; they are not all classified as crimes. (adl.org, philadelphia.adl.org)
Hateful expression harms more than its immediate target. In a 2025 survey of Jewish Americans, 79% said they were concerned about antisemitism, and 52% said they had worried about their personal safety because of their identity. Nearly half reported taking steps to increase their security. A research review also found that exposure to hate is associated with worse psychological well-being, more negative stereotypes, and less trust between groups. (philadelphia.adl.org, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
It takes me back to the racism I experienced in the 1960s: signs throughout the South declaring that Black people could be refused service, along with separate “white” and “colored” signs on bathrooms and drinking fountains,”no niggers”. I remember what that hatred looked and felt like. We cannot accept it in any form, directed at any people.
I wish I could be there to stand with those protesting HATE. I am asking elected officials and other leaders in Philadelphia: Where are the clear statements condemning antisemitism? When hateful language is excused or repeated, it can make hostility seem acceptable and deepen fear and division. Leaders should speak plainly and consistently: antisemitism and hate have no place in our communities.
What the hell? We have to speak up.
Reggie Jackson
The Mr. October Guy
Jason Salus retweeted
If you want to help contact voters whose ballots were rejected in Mississippi, sign up at the links below:
In-person canvassing: mobilize.us/scottcolomforsen…
Virtual phone banking: mobilize.us/scottcolomforsen…
Thanks in advance for your support! ✊
Jason Salus retweeted
My statement condemning a boycott bike ride targeting Jewish-owned businesses scheduled for the eve of the Kristallnacht anniversary. Thank you @PhillyMayor for your leadership on this issue.
.@MontcopaDems, you did this 💪
The incoming @PaHouseDems will be the largest since 1977-1978.
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Jason Salus retweeted
A blue tsunami uprooted the remaining red strongholds in Philadelphia’s suburbs.
Democrats on Tuesday ousted all Republicans from the Pennsylvania legislature in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties for the first time ever.
bit.ly/4AglCgc
Jason Salus retweeted
Unofficial election turnout: 55.30%
more than 5.02M votes cast
High: Cumberland (63.2%), Bucks (62.7), Montgomery (62.5), Chester (62.1)
Low: Philly (45%), Fayette (48.7), McKean (49.4), Fulton (50.1), Greene (50.9)
#PoliticsPA
Jason Salus retweeted
TRIFECTA DELIVERED.
Pennsylvanians just came together to flip the State Senate for the first time in over THREE DECADES — delivering a Democratic trifecta that’s ready to raise the minimum wage, codify reproductive freedom, invest in mass transit, and so much more.
I’m so proud to have supported Chris Thomas, Eileen Hartnett Albillar, Mark Pinsley, and Brian Wrightson from Day One in their campaigns.
Now, the real work begins — and we’re ready to get shit done.
Jason Salus retweeted
oh look the fearmongering of the IFO, which led to the Republican “think tank” making up a fake future “tax increase” for Republican legislators to run against, was totally misplaced again
Jason Salus retweeted
Medgar Evers was killed in his driveway because he refused to accept a Mississippi where some were denied the right to vote.
He stood with thousands who marched, organized and sacrificed so future generations could have a voice. We owe it to them not to take that right for granted. On Tuesday, honor their legacy. Vote.
Jason Salus retweeted
Breaking News: Obamacare premiums will rise by 13% next year, hitting middle-income people already struggling with health care costs. nyti.ms/4sCuytF
Jason Salus retweeted
Banks and credit unions collected an estimated $12.4 billion in overdraft fees in 2025. These steps can keep you out of that number. #Banking #Savings moneytalksnews.com/overdraft…
Jason Salus retweeted
The blue 3-D security ribbon on the $100 note is woven into the paper, not printed on it. Tilt the note and the bells and 100s move. Learn more about the $100:
uscurrency.gov/denominations…
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