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Changing the status quo of the Democratic Party by electing authentic leaders.

Joined April 2022
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In Alaska, we teach important life lessons through hunting and fishing. I’m fighting to save our fisheries and protect our way of life so the next generation can learn those same lessons.
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My opponent Zach Nunn will never be able to put Iowans first because he’s not working for us. He’s working for his corporate PACs and his biggest donor, Donald Trump.
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At least he remembered Ryan's name this time.
Thanks for the endorsement.
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A typical day on the campaign: working on the farm, meeting with folks across Western North Carolina, and building community. It's always busy, but I'm grateful for every minute of it. #NC11 #WNC
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“A guy like Dan Sullivan cannot relate to the lives of a large majority of Alaskans” Alaska deserves a senator who understands our way of life, and will fight on our behalf.
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Q: Are you the one who’s going to turn Texas blue? @JamesTalarico: I’m not interested in turning Texas blue. I wanna win this seat so that I can fight for all 31 million Texans — whether they’re Democrats, independents, or Republicans. My party talks about turning Texas blue a lot. Republicans talk about keeping Texas red. I think the best color for Texas is purple. When you have a purple state and competitive elections, it forces every politician in both parties to stay on their toes. My hope in this race is that we can end 30 years of one-party rule and get competitive elections back in Texas so politicians are actually solving problems.
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No matter how hard Mike Lawler and Elon Musk try, the Hudson Valley can’t be bought. Families here feel the impacts of Mike’s harmful votes and loyalty to Donald Trump each and every day. Voters in NY-17 want someone who will fight for them, not corporations, special interests, and trillionaires. And that’s what they deserve.
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I am the only candidate in this race with a plan to ban congressional stock trading, crack down on self-dealing, enact term limits, and fix the rigged system in DC that's shutting down Alaska.
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Fish, family, freedom. The Lower 48 might think that’s a punchline, but up here, fish is a way of life. It drives our economy, feeds our families, and carries our traditions. I’m fighting to restore our fisheries, lower costs for families, and protect our Alaska way of life.
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Thanks for the endorsement.
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Every second, decisions in Washington pull more money from North Country kitchens. Now you can watch it happen. Our new Cost Clock tracks, live, what tariffs, fuel prices, and rising health premiums are taking from families across these 15 counties. Nobody here should foot the bill for a mess we didn’t make. northcountrycostclock.com/
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If you voted for Zach Nunn last election, you are welcome on our campaign. Regardless of party, we all want to stop the corruption and lower costs for our families here Iowa. Let’s do it together.
Republican voters in Urbandale show support for Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott | LINK IN BIO
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I'm running for Congress to lower costs, crack down on corruption, and protect your Social Security and Medicare. @CaseyAskar's running to rename I-75 after Donald Trump.
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BREAKING: Texas Republican endorses @JamesTalarico: “I got a chance to serve with some great men in the legislature — Ken Paxton was not one of them. I think it's important that we can trust our senator… That is why I'm supporting James Talarico.”
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Let’s retire Roger to Florida 🌴
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Iowans are struggling right now, and they deserve a Senator who understands that struggle and is laser-focused on lowering costs. I know that struggle, because I’ve lived it – we went to the Goodwill for clothes and relied on free summer lunch. Not only does Ashley Hinson not understand that struggle – she has only made it worse with her votes to drive up the cost of gas, groceries, healthcare, and more. In the U.S. Senate, I will work with anyone to raise wages, drive down costs, and ensure that all Iowans can afford to thrive.
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Voter: I’m a Republican. I'm an old school Reagan Republican, and I believe personal integrity means things. And so I support people that have good personal integrity, and I like James Talarico. He is the kind of guy we need in office. Q: Not Ken Paxton? Voter: Definitely not Ken Paxton. Like I said, I think we need people with personal integrity. My father taught me personal integrity is what you do when you think nobody's watching, and we know what Mr. Talarico’s opponent will do when nobody's watching. I think we need people that are willing to represent their constituents and not just their donors.
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This morning, I joined my friend and political hero, former Senator Tom Harkin, for a town hall with Iowa seniors at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. It’s time we once again have a senator from Iowa who will fight for our seniors and protect their hard-earned benefits — not sell them out like Ashley Hinson has.
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Thank you, Hamilton! We had 120 folks show up in the Bitterroot Valley tonight, 200 in Browning two nights ago, and over 100 in Kalispell three nights ago...working Montanans are coming to take our power back! Five days left to get your ballots in! We can do this, friends!
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We don’t need another millionaire in the Senate looking out for herself, billionaires, and big corporations. Iowans deserve a common sense prairie populist who will fight for the middle class, working families, rural communities, and our small family farms. That’s what this campaign is about.
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