I wanted to be first at my polling place, but 99-year-old Minerva Turpin beat me to it. Looks like I need to get used to being number two!
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Anne Holton’s husband, Dad of 3, Stone Irish, public servant, musician, civil rights lawyer, backpacker.
Richmond, VAJoined July 2010
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After meeting with him, reviewing his record, and watching his hearing, Judge Kavanaugh has clearly failed to show he would be an independent check against executive power. He would threaten Supreme Court precedent on women's health, marriage equality, and more.
I will vote no.
I agree.
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We need a President who isn't a laughing stock to the entire World. We need a truly great leader, a genius at strategy and winning. Respect!
THANK YOU, VIRGINIA!
In the Senate, I'll always listen to you. I'll take your ideas and values to Washington, and keep fighting to solve your problems. We have to keep Virginia moving forward and put our country back on the right track. That starts now!
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BREAKING: Democrat Tim Kaine wins re-election to U.S. Senate from Virginia. #APracecall at 7:52 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: apne.ws/APPolitics #Election2018 #VAelection
Virginia requires magazine limitation for duck hunting—no more than 3 rounds in a shotgun. Why? It's not fair to ducks.
Yet when we try to limit magazines to 10 rounds in Congress, we’re blocked. If we can limit magazines to protect ducks, we must do the same to protect people.
And Kim Jong Un sends back a copy of Green Day’s “American Idiot.”
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Trump’s on a tweet rampage against FBI/DOJ for being too helpful to Dems. But there’s a problem with that theory:
Comey? Republican.
Wray? Republican.
Mueller? Republican.
Sessions? Republican.
Rosenstein? Republican.
I guess, to him, upholding the Constitution is pro-Democrat.
He said all Haitians have AIDS. He said Nigerians live in huts. He called Mexicans rapists. This is who Donald Trump is. There is a moral vacuum in the White House.
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Exclusive: Trump attacks protections for immigrants from "shithole" countries in Oval Office meeting wapo.st/2qUFbN4
Mitch McConnell is refusing to allow Senators to vote to end this stupid shutdown. People are sick of these political games. Congress should stop covering for the president. Our Senate effort tonight to push to reopen government says enough is enough.
Will Sen. McConnell listen?
Why would the Senate leave town this weekend before voting to reopen the government?! Countless federal workers aren't being paid. People are worrying about how to pay bills. Congress could act now to fix it if Mitch McConnell would just take up a bill. Let's stay here and do it!
America is afflicted by a President who delights in division, cruelty, lies, and chaos. We deserve better in the Oval Office. In Virginia's primary, I will proudly vote for . Joe has exemplary heart, character, and experience—and he’s a leader our kids can look up to.
I'm amazed a President from an island in the Hudson River with a statue welcoming immigrants continues to push anti-immigration policies
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Jeff Sessions says he's "amazed" a judge "on an island in the Pacific" can block President Trump's immigration order cnn.it/2pIGxsJ
What. Do. They. Have. On. Him???
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BREAKING: @realDonaldTrump just vetoed three bills prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
I no longer believe Governor Northam can effectively serve as Governor of Virginia. The events of the past 24 hours have inflicted immense pain and irrevocably broken the trust Virginians must have in their leaders. He should step down and allow the Commonwealth to begin healing.
Today on the Senate floor I asked my Republican colleagues: Won't you concede that the country has elected a new President? Won’t you speak out against baseless claims of voter fraud? Won’t you stand up for peaceful transitions of power, a sacred part of our American heritage?
I just voted early for , , and Democrats all the way down the ticket here in Virginia—what a great day! I hope you'll join me—it's easy, convenient, and boy does it feel good to vote for competence, character, and compassion: IWillVote.com
BREAKING: The Senate just passed my bipartisan bill with to prevent any U.S. President from leaving NATO.
America is strong on our own, and even stronger with our allies.
Congress stands with this historic alliance.
Donald Trump—you now join me in the ranks of “electoral college dropouts”... Of course, you have been President and I haven’t. But, then again, I’ve never lost the popular vote and you’ve never won it.
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BREAKING: Democrat Joe Biden clears 270-vote threshold in Electoral College count, formalizing his victory in the presidential election. apne.ws/Y2htirk
We just voted to keep the internet FREE and OPEN! Big win for #NetNeutrality in the Senate, thanks to you raising your voices.
Now, let's turn the pressure on the House!
This is complete madness.
Trump cancels a diplomatic deal with Iran—against the advice of Secretary Tillerson, Secretary Mattis, European allies, the International Atomic Energy Agency—and now has drawn up plans to send 120,000 American troops into a new war in the Middle East.
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White House reviews military plans against Iran -- including sending as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East -- in echoes of Iraq war nyti.ms/30k0LIv
It's shameful Tillerson refused to answer my questions on his company's role in funding phony climate science. Bottom line: #ExxonKnew
In awe of Parkland students like Emma Gonzalez who are speaking out in the wake of the horrific tragedy they experienced. These kids shouldn’t have to be the voices of reason in our country right now, but they are - and we should listen.
Emma - thank you. I stand with you.
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Emma Gonzalez’s instantly historic speech got the nation to stop and listen about gun reform. Now she’s taking her message to Washington D.C. in the hope of making Parkland America’s last mass shooting.
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I just told Secretary Pompeo that it's really alarming to see Russian media reporting on Trump's agreements with Putin - while Congress and even much of the administration itself remain in the dark.
We need answers on what Trump gave away to Putin in private in Helsinki.
“Crooked”
“Pocahontas”
“Lightweight”
When strong women step up to challenge President Trump, all he does is lash out with insults. It’s low-life behavior.
Keep speaking out, , , & women across America. Your voices strengthen us all.
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Lightweight Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a total flunky for Chuck Schumer and someone who would come to my office “begging” for campaign contributions not so long ago (and would do anything for them), is now in the ring fighting against Trump. Very disloyal to Bill & Crooked-USED!
I proposed a fix to GOP tax bill that would have made middle-class tax relief permanent AND reduced deficit by nearly 1 trillion. 34 Ds voted yes—showing that we were willing to find bipartisan tax reform. But every R opposed because it was never about the middle class for them!
. has no concept of the hard work our federal employees do every day to keep the country running. Forcing 800,000 of them to spend the holidays unsure about their next paycheck is cruel.
This kind of behavior is disgusting. It makes me sick to my stomach.
They just don't make 'em like John McCain anymore. For 60 years, he has served our country. As a man in uniform. As a maverick leader always seeking common ground. As a committee chairman dedicating his work to serving our troops and veterans. We love you, John. We're with you.
Robert Mueller must be allowed to see this investigation through to its conclusion. Period. Full stop.
We in Congress will not stand idle if he is fired, and threats like this need to stop. twitter.com/woodruffbets/s
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The US should never go to war to protect Saudi oil.
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Saudi Arabia oil supply was attacked. There is reason to believe that we know the culprit, are locked and loaded depending on verification, but are waiting to hear from the Kingdom as to who they believe was the cause of this attack, and under what terms we would proceed!
It’s hard to imagine anything less patriotic than telling families serving our country overseas that their children aren’t Americans. Unbelievable.
The Constitution is clear: With SCOTUS, both the President and Senate have roles in this process.
The GOP was clear: In an election year, the people also get a voice in this process.
So the people need to choose their Senate in November before we give consent to any nominee.
39 senators. That’s the most ever—in all of American history—to formally call for the resignation of a Cabinet-level official.
That’s how bad Scott Pruitt is — for the EPA, for taxpayers, for our country.
It’s time to #BootPruitt, President Trump. twitter.com/augfreepress/s
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Joe Biden is running for President to offer Americans character, competence, and compassion—and his choice of exemplifies those virtues. I know from our time together in the Senate that she'll be great for the ticket and more importantly, great for our country.
Update: I've been on the road for 27 hours.
California is on fire and the President is attacking it and threatening to withhold aid. Firefighters there call it “ill-informed, ill-timed and demeaning.”
“Ill” is a good word for it. There’s a leadership illness in the WH. Our country will come together & stand up against it.
An 18 year-old from a town with a Black population less than 1% travels hours to Buffalo to kill Black people because he hears they are “replacing” Caucasians. Who filled his head with this poison? We must stop Big Tech from propagating Big Lies that lead to carnage.
Congratulations to , the healer we need in the governor's office during these challenging times. So proud of the campaign he ran and his commitment to serve all Virginians. He will make us proud.
I’m happy to announce that I will seek re-election in 2024 to keep delivering results for Virginia! I love the Commonwealth and its citizens and want to keep being your Senator. I hope to earn your support once again to battle for Virginia priorities in Congress.
I'm still a strong man proud to stand behind strong women. March hard today! #womensmarch #stateofwomen