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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 19h

Shocked, shocked that staff for State Sen. Rob Ortt was on this chat. NY Republican leaders know full well what their "youth" group is doing.
This is what we're up against. We need to vote these people out and get them as far away from any real power as possible. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 4d

If we’re going to fight, this is what we should be fighting for. Incredibly proud of Senate Democrats and Senator Schumer for drawing a line in the sand. New Yorkers need healthcare. We cannot compromise on that.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 5d

After two years of devastating war, I’m hopeful to see a ceasefire that brings Israeli hostages home and stops the killing of Palestinians in Gaza.

Aid must reach Gaza NOW, and rebuilding must be fair, transparent, and not a cash grab by the Trump family and its cronies.

Meg Kinnard @megkinnardap.bsky.social · 6d

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say, as Israelis to withdraw from majority of Gaza.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law.

Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois.

And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 5d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 5d

Trump: "We're not cutting Medicaid."
Also Trump: Signs the largest Medicaid cut in history into law.

There’s no Democratic “wish list.” We just want Trump to keep his promise: repeal the cuts and lower costs.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 5d

Attorney General Tish James has always fought for New Yorkers against corporate greed, fraud, and abuse of power. This indictment isn’t justice, it’s retaliation — and if we don’t stand up now, any one of us could be next. We won’t be intimidated.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 5d

Speaker Johnson is not doing his job. He's preventing house members from doing their jobs. The Republicans' shutdown is hurting federal workers, and the Republican Budget could kill their constituents. I’m running for Congress to change how we do things in this country.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 7d

Sen. Mark Kelly: "Mike Johnson has to get Republicans back to Washington, D.C....He doesn't want to deal with this. He doesn't want to deal with Epstein issues. He doesn't want to swear in Adelita Grijalva...The Speaker of the House just doesn't want to do his job."

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 5d

I’m taking on Claudia Tenney because New York deserves a leader who will fight for their needs today. Not their needs a decade ago. Not their donors.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 6d

I’m so proud of Schumer for stepping up for working people! *No f*cking way* is the exact attitude we need right now.

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 7d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 7d

While I was talking to Michael Wooten, demanding Republicans protect healthcare for thousands of people in our district, Claudia Tenney was tweeting about her favorite tennis player. She is not taking her job seriously.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 7d

If a normal person in the military did what Pete Hegseth did, they would be in jail.

But our slimy "secretary of war" 🙄 is still slithering around the Pentagon, calling our troops "fat" and lecturing our generals about facial hair.

It's time for Pete to go (ideally to prison).

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 7d

Two years after Hamas’s deadly 10/7 attack, we remember the victims and those still held hostage. Jewish people here and abroad deserve to live without fear of antisemitism. My heart also aches for innocent civilians in Gaza.
We need a peace deal and end to this horrific war NOW.

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 8d

Claudia Tenney will destroy health care in NY-24 just so Republicans can say they won a political "battle." We need new people in Congress. We need people who know what it's like to hold their breath when they open a medical bill.
We need people who understand this isn't a game.

https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/10/06/tenney-says-democrats-fighting-a-losing-battle-over-government-shutdown

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 8d

FULL STORY: www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_n...

Congressional candidate Alissa Ellman impresses Central New York Dems

Lockport resident Alissa Ellman, a Democrat running for New York’s 24th Congressional District, told the Washington Post earlier this week that Senate Democratic leader Charles E. Schumer “is living i...

www.lockportjournal.com

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 8d

Our campaign to defend NY-24's most cherished freedoms -- access to affordable health care, from rural hospitals to the VA; freedom from ICE harassment of our neighbors; resources for schools and small businesses -- is gaining momentum.

And you don't have to take my word for it:

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 13d

I’m wishing all my Jewish neighbors in New York and around the world a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast.
G’mar chatimah tovah.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 13d

Here's what Democrats are fighting for:
Republicans like Claudia Tenney want to take A TRILLION DOLLARS from your health care and hand it to their billionaire donors as a tax break.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 14d

I asked Trump's former OMB director Mick Mulvaney to acknowledge it's a lie that undocumented immigrants get ACA subsidies (they don't), and he ended the interview.

"Would you agree that not a single dime of ACA subsidies goes toward undocumented immigrants?"

"I'm not gonna do this anymore."

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 14d

I agree with Sen. Duckworth 100%. If Hegseth had behaved this way as a soldier he'd have been dishonorably discharged. It is an insult to everyone who has served and everyone currently serving our country that he's allowed to run the Department of Defense.

Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 14d

If this deeply degrading, wasteful and dangerous stunt proved anything, it’s that the best thing Hegseth can do to strengthen our military is resign in disgrace.

Immediately.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 14d

Today is our fundraising deadline and I'm asking for you're help. We're a little behind and any contribution helps. Please donate and share this post to help the campaign!

DONATE HERE: secure.actblue.com/donate/aliss...

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 14d

I went to Afghanistan and sometimes spent entire nights in a bunker while the Taliban fired mortars at us. I walked through D.C. at 2 AM in a dress after the State of the Union this year.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14d

Trump: "Washington DC was the most unsafe, most dangerous city in the US and to a large extent, beyond. You go to Afghanistan, they didn't have anything like that."

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Rachel May @srachelmay.bsky.social · 14d

In another day and age there would have been mass resignations from the military over this and the Secretary insisting there should be no rules of engagement, no moral restraints, only killing people and breaking things.

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 14d

Diversity is the military's greatest strength. My friends at Kandahar came from every background, we all respected each other. Hegseth is a disgrace. He should've resigned over Signalgate. If he's still there when I make it to Congress I will introduce articles of impeachment.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 15d

yeah, this is hegseth straightforwardly announcing that it is free play time for bigots in the ranks. and together with his comments on standards, he clearly wants to purge as many women, black and brown people as he can from the armed services. a white man's military.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Hegseth: "We are overhauling an inspector general process that has been weaponized, putting complainers and poor performers in the driver seat. We are doing the same with the equal opportunity policies. No more frivolous complaints, no more anonymous complains ... no more walking on eggshells."

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Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 15d

Democrats need to draw a line now: No funding deal unless Republicans undo their cruel cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. When they refuse, we go everywhere and tell everyone Republicans like Claudia Tenney are stealing taxpayer money to make her rich donors richer.

Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 15d

CHUCK SCHUMER: "We have requested repeated meetings with, um, Sp—Leader Th—[looks down at notes] Leader Thune, Speaker Johnson and the president"

Alissa Ellman @ellmanforcongress.bsky.social · 18d

You can’t claim to stand for freedom while hurting the most vulnerable Americans. Veterans sacrificed for that freedom. True patriots know how precious it really is.
Rep. Pat Ryan is the real deal. I'm so excited he's leading this new organization to remind us what patriotism is all about.

Pat Ryan @pkryan.bsky.social · 20d

I refuse to let MAGA wrap themselves in the flag while destroying the freedoms I risked my life to defend.

I’m launching Patriot PAC to build the bench of servant leaders to win up and down the ballot and ACTUALLY DELIVER for the American people.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan launches PAC to boost 'patriotic' candidates

The swing seat House member’s group is stirring talk of higher office as Democrats struggle nationally.

www.politico.com

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