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Replying to @AynRandPaulRyan @BlueWaveCS and
First, I have extensive expertise in the issue that is bringing voters to the polls: Healthcare. Putting a
#DrInTheHouse will balance the current playing field when we write the next round of healthcare law. 1/1 reply 15 retweets 39 likes -
Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
Right now, there are 15 physicians in Congress. All are men, 13 are Republicans. So if voters want a different perspective working on those negotiations, then we need to elect female Democratic physicians. There are, I think, 6-7 of us left running right now. 2/
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
I've been an activist at the local level for a decade, so this is not new to me. I've been working on behalf of the constituents in
#TX31 since I moved her in 1999. 3/1 reply 14 retweets 25 likes -
Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
I'm ready to take on John Carter with evidence based solutions to our very real problems. I'm always looking at the data and using it to inform policy. #
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @BlueWaveCS and
Q8: You recently voiced your disappointment that fewer than 6.5% of voters turned out in local/municipal elections. What needs to be done to increase voter engagement and improve the voting laws in Texas for more genuine representation?
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Replying to @AynRandPaulRyan @BlueWaveCS and
Sigh. This was so disappointing to me. As far as voting access, that is one of my top 3 issues. I've been registering people to vote for a decade. And it's really sad seeing the barriers that have been implemented. 1/
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
I'm in favor of automatic voter registration, a holiday for Election Day, and restoration of the full force of the
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
In terms of voter engagement, I just think people are exhausted and busy. They don't always see how politics affects their daily lives, and they don't always have the time to do the necessary research to be involved. 3/
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
We have the idea in the US that politics should not be discussed in polite company. I disagree. I think it is imperative that we discuss politics with friends, coworkers and families. Our lack of talking about it has led to the immense divides we are seeing between parties. 4/
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Candidates and parties need to make themselves more accessible. I've held 4 Town Halls and will continue to do so through the campaign, and continue when I'm in office. 5/
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @AynRandPaulRyan and
I block walk so I can reach voters where they live. When we show up at their doors, we are showing them that they matter. That we are not taking them for granted. We need to to more of that. #
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Replying to @DrChristineMann @BlueWaveCS and
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@BlueWaveCS agree! Social media is great for fundraising and getting the word out there, but boots on the ground and being face to face with voters is what really wins elections. And we're happy to help with both! Thank you so much for talking with us today! 1/1 reply 12 retweets 28 likes - Show replies
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I'm betting the incumbent doesn't agree...
Q7: John Carter (R) has been the representative in