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Deval Patrick
@DevalPatrick
Two-term Governor of Massachusetts, civil rights attorney, business leader, beekeeper.
@HarvardCPL
. Via Chicago's South Side.
MassachusettsJoined July 2009
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Deval Patrick
@DevalPatrick
Don’t you dare,
@jeffsessions
. In 1985, when I defended 3 black civil rights leaders you brought false “voter fraud” charges against, I knew then what I know now— you stand for nothing Dr. King stood for. Don’t forget: we won the case. And we’ll never stop fighting for justice.
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Jeff Sessions
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Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." #MLKDay
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Yesterday the nation saw an entitled, belligerent judge who is credibly accused of sexual assault, cite partisan conspiracy theories without a shred of evidence. Today, the GOP put him forward for confirmation. You can change this. Vote Nov. 6.
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I am so proud of my friend
@ewarren
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In January 2009, at a dinner for Obama’s first Inauguration, I was seated with
@SenJohnMcCain
, who was there to show respect for the man who had won the contest he had fought. America lost that kind of statesman yesterday and we are poorer for it.
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Deval Patrick
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We can’t miss this moment— because failing to engage risks losing a whole lot more than an election in November. Today, we’re suspending our campaign, but not giving up the fight. Read my full statement:
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One candidate is calling the results into question because he apparently didn’t do well. Another is declaring victory without any votes being confirmed. The way to beat Donald Trump isn’t to act like Donald Trump. Our party and our country deserve better.
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The attempt to silence voters in Georgia, and especially black voters, is a cynical attempt to engineer the outcome. Instances like this are why we must turn out in force in November. We deserve better government, let’s go get it.
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@DevalPatrick
I'm honored to stand with
@harrisonjaime
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TogetherFUND
@TogetherFUNDPAC
Replying to @TogetherFUNDPAC
.@harrisonjaime understands that while there is no substitute for personal grit and determination, government — through good schools, adequate housing, healthcare you can depend on, and an expanding economy — has a role to play in helping people help themselves.
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Deval Patrick
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It’s hard to think of another American who did more to challenge America to face her demons, to be her best self, and to respect the dignity in every living soul. John Lewis was a man of conscience, when the world was watching and when it wasn’t.
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Proud to have spent the last few days out in Jackson, Mississippi talking to folks about electing
@MikeEspyMS
as their next Senator. MS voters are ready for their leaders to be a working voice for them in office — and I know, without a doubt, that Mike is up for the job.
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Tonight, America will not see herself in full on the debate stage, but we must ensure issues facing people of color stay in the forefront as we address our future. Democrats cannot win in November without voters of color, and more importantly, neither can America. Full statement:
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No matter where I go, the message on the ground is clear: voters are ready for a change. Make sure we get the democracy we deserve — make a plan to vote on November 6th.
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I hope that @SenKamalaHarris will have a long and productive career in public service. We are better, as a Party and as a Nation, with her talent, her dedication, and her voice in the public square. I look forward to working with her in the years ahead.
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Whether it’s behind closed doors or screaming it from the rooftops— every candidate in this race needs to say it out loud: women and people of color can win. To say otherwise expresses a lack of faith in the American people who deserve more from their leaders.
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Tomorrow’s the day! The people of Mississippi get to shape their future instead of just reminisce about their past. From Hattiesburg to Jackson I saw first-hand the leader that @espyforsenate will be for all Mississippians. For a brighter future, vote Espy.
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@DevalPatrick
Congratulations to our new Sec. of Transportation
@PeteButtigieg
. Your outlook on our nation's infrastructure as a generational opportunity to create jobs, work toward racial and economic inequality, and fight climate change is exactly what our country needs to build back better.
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This week, the U.S. surpassed 500,000 deaths from COVID-19. As we commit to doing everything we can to end this pandemic, let’s honor the lives of families, friends, and loved ones lost.
@FacesofCOVID
motivates us to fight in their memory.
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NewsNation
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The U.S. death toll from #COVID19 has topped 500,000, more than any other nation on Earth, according to @POTUS. But there's more to the numbers. One man, @alexjgoldstein, has created an account that makes sure we remember the @FacesOfCOVID. FULL VIDEO: nnnow.tv/3aIuD8I
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We seem to migrating to having one camp, nostalgia: getting rid of the incumbent president and then doing what we used to do, and another camp: "It's our big idea or no way." Neither of those seizes the moment to pull the nation together.
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10 years. It feels like forever ago, but it also feels just like yesterday. Boston Strong, to me, is the strength of turning to one another, not on one another. That’s the best of us, that’s the best of Boston, and that’s how we honor those we lost in 2013 on #OneBostonDay.
A photo of survivors, families, elected officials, law enforcement members, and first responders at the Boston Marathon finish line.
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The race has lost an important voice and a strong representative for justice. I am grateful to Secretary
@JulianCastro
for his leadership and commitment to fighting for our nation’s most vulnerable. We’re a stronger party for it.
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@DevalPatrick
Joe has always been an advocate for the people of Massachusetts who were far too often overlooked. His voice and leadership in Congress will be missed. Thank you for your service.
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Joe Kennedy III
@joekennedy
Just gave my farewell remarks to Congress on the House Floor. It's been the honor of a lifetime. Thank you.
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Today marks four weeks until Election Day, and if I've learned one thing from my travels over the past few weeks it's in spite of our politics, our communities are still strong. We deserve a stronger and fairer democracy — but we won't get one unless we vote on November 6.
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It’s not too late to build a campaign that fights to renew the American Dream for everyone, everywhere and a movement that can defeat Donald Trump. Today we’re up with our first TV ad. Watch and share:
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Deval Patrick
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The symbol of the Confederacy was hijacked long ago. It was hijacked by people who tried to make it into something other than a symbol of slavery, white supremacy, and rebellion.
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Jason S. Campbell
@JasonSCampbell
Nikki Haley says the Confederate flag was about "service, and sacrifice, and heritage" until Dylan Roof "hijacked" it
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I was set to announce my run for President in 2018— and then my wife got diagnosed with cancer. I knew being there for her was far more important than political aspirations. She’s well now, and I’m so proud we’re doing this together. Love you, Diane.
bostonglobe.com
Diane Patrick: A reluctant political wife no more - The Boston Globe
“This was not going to be him going out on this journey without me,” she said about husband Deval Patrick’s presidential run. “We were going to do this together.”
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@DevalPatrick
People are looking for revolutionary change — and revolutionary change they shall have. We've been waiting for it for a long time. But in this moment of anger and anxiety, we have to seize the opportunity to use systematic change as a way to bring us back together.
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Look who’s running for governor of South Carolina — my friend Joe Cunningham, whose races for Congress I worked on. A very good dude with a serious mind on climate change and climate justice.
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Joe Cunningham
@JoeCunninghamSC
I’m running for Governor of South Carolina because the challenges we face aren’t because of our people, they’re because of our politicians. It's time to change that. Join me. JoeForSouthCarolina.com
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My grandmother used to say that we weren't poor, just broke, because broke was temporary. Like so many others, we used food stamps at times. This cruel move by the Trump administration just makes it harder for families to get on their feet and for kids to succeed.
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alexwagner
@alexwagner
Just in time for the holidays: the Dept of Agriculture has finalized a process whereby 755,000 Americans will be removed from the federal food stamp program. Secretary Purdue says it's an effort towards "self sufficiency," and is the first step of many to cut food assistance.
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I have a lot to be thankful for today. When we embarked on this journey, I asked for your time, energy, and support as we fight for a better American Dream for all. I’ve been blown away by this grassroots team’s commitment. Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.
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Deval Patrick
@DevalPatrick
I didn’t discover injustice just lately. I lived it, I fought against it, and I won. We need to offer the American people a proposal that doesn’t just help them get even. We need to offer them one that helps them get better.
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This weekend I'm heading to Georgia to support @LucyWins2018, a candidate who has turned tragedy into action, and is fighting for a stronger, safer community. Join her campaign today. Volunteer: lucyforcongress.com/volunteer/ Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/mcbatht
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Lucy McBath
@lucymcbath
I never planned to run for office. After my son Jordan was shot and killed, my life completely changed. This is my story -- please share it far and wide, and join me on this journey. -- With Love, Lucy
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Not one question about racism in tonight’s debate. Not one. Let’s face reality. Racism is not all there is to talk about, but when millions of Americans deal with it daily, encouraged by our president, when do we face their truths?
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Yesterday was better than the day before. Control of the House is now in responsible hands. And many of those hands are black and brown hands, women’s hands, the hands of servant leaders. That’s historic and that’s good for America. goo.gl/rAQhYh
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The president owes our service men and women and their families an explanation of his strategy toward Iran before he plays his next round of golf.
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Noah Shachtman
@NoahShachtman
NEW: Trump told his Mar-a-Lago buddies to expect ‘big’ Iran action days before the Soleimani hit. In other words, randos at Trump's club knew more about the strike before members of Congress. thedailybeast.com/trump-told-mar via @thedailybeast
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Headlines about wine caves are besides the point. If we are going to unite the country, then we need to focus on what the real problems are and how we make the American Dream possible for everyone, everywhere.
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With just 23 days til Election Day, it’s all hands on deck. Get out and knock doors or make calls for progressive leaders like @LucyWins2018 — our democracy is on the line.
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Deval Patrick
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People across the country are taking their anger and disappointment with the week’s events and turning it into action. It’s clear here in New Jersey’s 4th District, where I had the pleasure of meeting with Women for
@JoshuaWelle
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I’d like to express my gratitude to those in the Senate who voted to convict based on their conscience and an old-fashioned sense of duty— especially people like Doug Jones and Mitt Romney, who did so despite the conventional political wisdom.
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@DevalPatrick
So proud to see how
@alexjgoldstein
, after all these years, has kept his heart so open for so many. Beautiful story about a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness.
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CBS Mornings
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FACES OF COVID: For more than two years, Alex Goldstein has been memorializing the lives of COVID victims nearly every day on the account @FacesOfCOVID. He says he hopes the account encourages people “to stop just for a minute and bear witness and look.”
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Today’s the day! Go to the polls, remind everyone you know to go to the polls, & vote for candidates who know we have a stake in the dreams and struggles of our neighbors as much as our own — and remember to thank the poll workers who dedicate their time to our democracy! #IVoted
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We cannot afford to let this moment pass. We stand at a crossroads where we must choose the sort of nation that America will be. I believe America at her generous best stands above hate and division and delivers on our promises for everyone.
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On the way to knock doors in South Florida with @MBFforCongress and students from Parkland! Make sure you do all you can to get out the vote over the next three days! #FL25
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As Governor of MA, I recognized that I was Governor for every person who lived in MA, not just those who voted for me or who agreed with me. Gov. DeSantis should recognize he holds the same responsibilities, and fight for all Floridians’ voices to be heard. #LetUsVoteFL
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Florida Democrats
@FlaDems
Q1: Over 5 million people voted for #Amendment4 to restore voting rights for 1.4 million Floridians. But @RonDeSantisFL keeps appealing it, & a judge said he’s “trying to run out the clock” for the 2020 election. Why do you think he continues to block the law?#LetUsVoteFL #flapol
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It comes up all the time on the trail. Families across the country, including mine, have sought out mental health care. America needs to prioritize making mental health care a part of comprehensive health care reform.
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I'm late to the commentary here — who ever said Twitter was just for instant response? — but I was moved and inspired by Tuesday's primary results in Massachusetts.
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If we're going to unite the country, then we need to focus on what the real problems are— not wine caves. The issue isn’t wealth. It's greed. We have a system that enables people to hoard all of the better benefits among the few, and that needs to change.
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'Later, but not late:' Deval Patrick on his presidential bid
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, one of several presidential candidates who did not qualify for the latest Democratic debate, spoke with NewsHour Weekend about the issues driving his decision...
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@DevalPatrick
This week, I had the privilege of meeting with
@Carolyn4GA7
and voters in her district. Carolyn has spent her life working to create public services and policies that truly help and protect the people — friends in #GA07, we need a leader like Carolyn Bourdeaux in Congress.
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Thank you to so many who came out to our Exeter Town Hall in New Hampshire yesterday. This time, it's not about the character of the candidates— it's about the character of the country. And you get to decide.
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Dr. King and his allies didn’t fight and die for the right to vote for us to sit idly by and wait for someone else to save us. No one is coming to save us, but us.
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As a former assistant Attorney General, I know that Merrick Garland is the right person to restore our justice system. He will lead the charge to amend the consequences of the outgoing administration and build a justice system that serves the people, not the President.
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With Senator Alexander’s decision, Senate Republicans got what they wanted: a chance to punt yet again on this president’s lawlessness. As usual, beltway insiders see corruption, choose to look the other way, and hope no one remembers at election time. We won’t forget.
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In America, we have been losing sight of some basic truths, namely: that we have a stake in each other’s dreams and struggles, as well as our own; and that we each owe a responsibility to leave things better for those who come behind us. That’s why I started
@TogetherFundPAC
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TogetherFUND
@TogetherFUNDPAC
Replying to @TogetherFUNDPAC
Our country and party will be shaped by the elections of the next few years. @TogetherFundPAC, founded by Gov. @DevalPatrick, supports candidates that will deliver the progressive change America so desperately needs. Learn more at togetherfundPAC.com.
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President Trump’s commutation of his friend Roger Stone is about what I have come to expect. Trump is perhaps the most lawless president in American history. For anyone still in doubt, in Trump world it pays to have friends in high places. America has to do better than that.
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Tomorrow, Americans head to the polls. Make sure you know where to vote, and have a plan to get there. This election is about the conscience of our country — we can’t afford to sit it out. #ElectionDay
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I first heard Dr. King when I was 7 or 8 years old, in a park on the South Side of Chicago, not far from where I grew up. I met Mrs. King a number of times, when I was all grown up and practicing civil rights law. I know, as we all do, that they both loved American ideals.
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