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Calling out politicians who take money from gun groups

Tragedy in Orlando June 13, 2016
As elected officials Tweet out their condolences for those affected by the Orlando killings, Igor Volsky, Deputy Director of the progressive Center for American Progress Action Fund, is highlighting their ties to the NRA and other gun rights group.
Photo via @orlandosentinel
· 12 Jun 2016

I can get behind: Dear Lord, give me the strength to stand up to & pass legislation to reduce gun violence

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· 12 Jun 2016

We pray for those brutally attacked in Orlando. While we must learn more about the attacker, the victims & families will not be forgotten.

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· 12 Jun 2016

We pray you will have the courage to stand up to and start national conversation about limiting access to guns

We pray for those brutally attacked in Orlando. While we must learn more about the attacker, the victims & families will not be forgotten.
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· 12 Jun 2016

(2/2) & the brave first responders who saved lives. My thoughts & prayers are w/ the Orlando community in the wake of this terrible tragedy

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· 12 Jun 2016

. voted against expanding background checks after Newtown. Now she's back to just thinking & praying

(2/2) & the brave first responders who saved lives. My thoughts & prayers are w/ the Orlando community in the wake of this terrible tragedy
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· 12 Jun 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others -rj

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· 12 Jun 2016

. accepted $1.3 million+ from gun rights groups, so all you'll get are his

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others -rj
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· 12 Jun 2016

aren't enough. Give back the thousands you've taken from & DO something about gun violence

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· 12 Jun 2016

Devastating. Praying for the victims, families and those in Orlando affected by this tragedy.

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· 12 Jun 2016

Also devastating you took $26K in contributions from pro-gun groups & now won't do anything to prevent un violence

Devastating. Praying for the victims, families and those in Orlando affected by this tragedy.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Jaime & I are mourning the lives lost in Orlando & are praying for the wounded. Our hearts ache for the families of the victims. -CG

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· 12 Jun 2016

. go $1,544,783 from . don't expect him to do anything about limiting access to assault weapons

Jaime & I are mourning the lives lost in Orlando & are praying for the wounded. Our hearts ache for the families of the victims. -CG
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· 12 Jun 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this morning's horrific attack in Orlando and their loved ones.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. go $32,792 in expenditures from , so his only response to biggest mass shooting will be this tweet

My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this morning's horrific attack in Orlando and their loved ones.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Heartbreaking news out of Orlando. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, & first responders.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. has 92% rating from so you know this tweet will be his only response to biggest mass shooting

Heartbreaking news out of Orlando. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, & first responders.
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· 12 Jun 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Orlando and everyone who was impacted by last night's senseless attack.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $80,000 from since 1994 so all he can do is pray about mass shootings

My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Orlando and everyone who was impacted by last night's senseless attack.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Keeping victims of shooting, medical responders & law enforcement officials in my thoughts & prayers.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $2K from during 2014 election cycle to reduce gun violence using her

Keeping victims of shooting, medical responders & law enforcement officials in my thoughts & prayers.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Following last night's tragic shooting, my prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of Orlando.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $5,000 from gun lobby to send this tweet and not actually do anything to limit access to guns

Following last night's tragic shooting, my prayers are with the victims, their families, and the people of Orlando.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Franki and I send our thoughts & prayers to the victims of today's horrific violence and their loved ones.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $322,453+ in expenditures from , so his response to biggest mass shooting will be this tweet

Franki and I send our thoughts & prayers to the victims of today's horrific violence and their loved ones.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Heartbreaking news out of Orlando. We are praying for the first responders, for families who have lost loved ones, and for the many victims.

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· 12 Jun 2016

Heartbreaking that you took $7,500 from and now won't stand up to their opposition of all sensible gun laws

Heartbreaking news out of Orlando. We are praying for the first responders, for families who have lost loved ones, and for the many victims.
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· 12 Jun 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Endy Epankya

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $12,450 from Will tweet but will oppose efforts to limit access to guns

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Endy Epankya
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· 12 Jun 2016

.@RepKevinYoder took $15,900 from since 2010 so wan't actually DO anything to stop the next "terrible attack"

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· 12 Jun 2016

This appears to be the worst terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $21,500 from so won't admit that gun reform should be party of our counter terrorism strategy

This appears to be the worst terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Saddened by the tragedy that occurred overnight in Orlando. Praying for the victims, their families, and our dedicated first responders.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. received $5,929 in expenditures from and in Dec voted against bill to deny terrorists guns

Saddened by the tragedy that occurred overnight in Orlando. Praying for the victims, their families, and our dedicated first responders.
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· 12 Jun 2016

My statement on the shooting: "The nation's prayers are with the victims and their families…”

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· 12 Jun 2016

. dumped $922K into McConnell's re-elect, so he voted against stopping people on terror list from buying guns

My statement on the shooting: "The nation's prayers are with the victims and their families…”
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· 12 Jun 2016

Praying for the Orlando community in the wake of this morning’s unthinkable act of violence.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. go $94,261 in expenditures from , so she voted against bill denying guns to people on terror list

Praying for the Orlando community in the wake of this morning’s unthinkable act of violence.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Prayers for the people of Florida, the injured, and the families of those killed. Truly sad and horrific.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $15,450 from . Will he do something more than pray to prevent terrorists from getting guns?

Prayers for the people of Florida, the injured, and the families of those killed. Truly sad and horrific.
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· 12 Jun 2016

As we keep praying for the victims of the massacre in , we must recommit to stamping out every ideology that spreads hate & murder.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $7,500 form , so he can't recommit to stamping out terrorists' easy access to guns.

As we keep praying for the victims of the massacre in , we must recommit to stamping out every ideology that spreads hate & murder.
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· 12 Jun 2016

My prayers, and the prayers of all Arkansans, are with the victims of last night's attack in Orlando and their families.

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· 12 Jun 2016

Sen received $2,581,794 in expenditures from NRA, so he voted against closing terror gap back in Dec

My prayers, and the prayers of all Arkansans, are with the victims of last night's attack in Orlando and their families.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy in Orlando. My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, their families, & the first responders.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. secured endorsement in December and has taken thousands from the group:

Deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy in Orlando. My thoughts & prayers are with the victims, their families, & the first responders.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Prayers for victims & families: 50 Dead in Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Orlando; Possible Terror Link, via

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· 12 Jun 2016

Sen got $15,909 in expenditures from so voted against measure restricting guns to terrorists in Dec

Prayers for victims & families: 50 Dead in Shooting at Gay Nightclub in Orlando; Possible Terror Link, via
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· 12 Jun 2016

Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to the victims of this horrific tragedy in Orlando, and to their friends and families.

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· 12 Jun 2016

Sen. received $97,848 in expenditures from & voted against barring terrorists from getting guns

Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to the victims of this horrific tragedy in Orlando, and to their friends and families.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Tragic news out of Orlando. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $16,450 from so he won't do anything to make it HARDER for terrorists to get guns in US

Tragic news out of Orlando. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $9,450 from to tweet his during moments like this and do nothing at all

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· 12 Jun 2016

My thoughts & prayers are full for the victims and families of this horrific act of hatred. May God grant them strength & peace.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. took $4,950 from so all you get are these tweets not any ACTION to ban assault weapons

My thoughts & prayers are full for the victims and families of this horrific act of hatred. May God grant them strength & peace.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Franks took: $1,000 from in 2014 $2,500 in 2012 $2,000 in 2010 $2,000 in 2008 $2,000 in 2006 $4,950 in 2004

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· 12 Jun 2016

My prayers are w/all those impacted by this senseless act of terror in Orlando. Thank you to brave 1st responders who saved lives.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. received $3,795 in expenditures from so he voted against making barring terrorists from buying guns

My prayers are w/all those impacted by this senseless act of terror in Orlando. Thank you to brave 1st responders who saved lives.
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· 12 Jun 2016

Praying for the victims, their families, and all involved in the horrible tragedy in Orlando

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· 12 Jun 2016

Got $4,000 from during the 2014 election cycle to address this gun massacre by "praying"

Praying for the victims, their families, and all involved in the horrible tragedy in Orlando
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· 12 Jun 2016

I join the nation in mourning the loss of innocent lives in , and offer my condolences to all of the victims' loved ones.

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· 12 Jun 2016

. got $755,816 from so all you get are his "condolences." Unfortunately that wont stop mass shootings

I join the nation in mourning the loss of innocent lives in , and offer my condolences to all of the victims' loved ones.
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