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Senator, Vice President, 2020 candidate for President of the United States, husband to , proud father & grandfather. Loves ice cream, aviators &

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Joined March 2007

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 23

    Too many people are incarcerated in the US – and many don’t have resources to successfully rejoin society after serving their time. That’s why I’m releasing my plan to reduce our prison population, create a more just society, & make our communities safer.

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  2. 58 minutes ago

    Since 1973, over 160 individuals in this country have been sentenced to death and were later exonerated. Because we can’t ensure that we get these cases right every time, we must eliminate the death penalty.

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  3. 3 hours ago

    Had the opportunity to discuss my plans to advance equity and opportunity for communities of color all across the nation today at the Conference in Indianapolis. Thank you for having me!

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Governor ’s resignation is a testament to the power of everyday people to effect change and a critical opportunity for Puerto Rico, which has been battered by natural disasters and corrupt governments for far too long.

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  5. 4 hours ago

    The black agenda is America’s agenda. This morning, I discussed my plans for communities of color on the .

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  6. 5 hours ago

    Here’s the deal: health care is a right. Every American should have the peace of mind that comes from access to affordable health care, and we can get there by protecting and building on Obamacare. Read my full plan at .

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  7. 6 hours ago

    Denali's death marks the 3rd murder of a trans woman in South Carolina this year. Violence against the transgender community is an epidemic—crimes are occurring far too often. It's our moral obligation to put an end to violence in our communities.

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  8. 21 hours ago

    Russia undermined our democracy by interfering in the 2016 election. That's a fact. We need a President who will stand up to the Kremlin, push back against Putin, and take immediate steps to ensure the security of our elections.

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  9. 21 hours ago

    One of the great things about being on the trail is getting a chance to have lunch with great folks like and community leaders in Dearborn.

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  10. Jul 24

    As President, I will provide states with funds to shift from incarceration to prevention, including addressing factors correlated with incarceration like illiteracy and child abuse. Read our plan:

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  11. Jul 24

    Thank you, , for hosting a thoughtful discussion in Detroit. As I shared today, there’s nothing we can’t do if given half a chance.

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  12. Jul 24

    I believe in redemption. Formerly incarcerated individuals deserve the opportunity to be productive members of society. I’ll expand access to mental health & substance use treatment, education, job training, and housing. Read our plan:

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  13. Jul 24

    Certain life experiences are strongly correlated with an increased likelihood of future incarceration - abuse, illiteracy, experience in foster care. I’ll invest in our children to address underlying factors driving incarceration. Read our plan at

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  14. Jul 24

    I'm about to take the stage at the Presidential Candidates Forum. Watch live!

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 24

    Watch as our very own breaks down ’s newly released plan to reform the criminal justice system. To view the full plan, visit

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  16. Jul 23

    It’s about time we start rewarding workers with the resources to live with dignity & respect—that begins with better wages and benefits, and the right to collectively organize and strike. Today, I stand with airline catering workers as they rally together at DCA.

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  17. Jul 23

    I had the opportunity to visit in New Orleans, Louisiana with today. I commend the work they’re doing to ensure bright futures for the children in their community.

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  18. Jul 23

    We currently have insufficient data to eliminate racial & ethnic biases in our criminal justice system. As president, I’ll urge states to add info regarding ethnicity to their data collection to understand how groups—like Latinx—interact with the system.

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  19. Jul 23

    We must reform our juvenile justice system to give children a second chance to live up to their potential. My plan will invest in juvenile justice programs, protect juvenile records, & end the use of detention as punishment for status offenses. Our plan:

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  20. Retweeted
    Jul 23

    . believes in second chances, which is why his newly released criminal justice plan sets a goal of ensuring 100% of formerly incarcerated individuals have housing. Read the full plan at

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  21. Jul 23

    My plan will counter the rise in hate crimes & reinvigorate community-oriented policing in order to root out persistent crime and hold violent offenders accountable. Read our plan at .

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