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Joel for Kentucky

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Kentucky born and raised From Army and CIA to CEO Running for Senate to fight like hell for everyday Kentuckians. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jw_bs

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 28d

Tulsi Gabbard revoked my security clearance after learning I'm considering a Senate run.

Laura Loomer and right-wing trolls unleashed a wave of attacks. Then came death threats.

The Trump machine wants to shut me up. But I won't:

I'm running to be Kentucky's next senator.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 4h

Three out of four boys say social media floods them daily with masculinity content - which 66% of them never searched for. These algorithms are manufacturing insecurity for profit.

www.commonsensemedia.org/research/boy...

Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being

From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being.

www.commonsensemedia.org

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 8h

Emerging from the darkness of this era will require us to acknowledge that the previous status quo, including many institutions that may have served us well in another era, have been failing for my entire lifetime.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 4d

Did Kid Rock actually go to any Kid Rock shows in the 90s?

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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Robert Farley @drfarls.bsky.social · 6d

What foreign policy means for Kentucky www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e...

Kentuckians need to understand how foreign policy affects their lives | Opinion

OpEd: During the midterms, voters need to pay attention to the issues — from bourbon to aerospace — that affect them most.

www.kentucky.com

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 7d

My application to be the next Secretary of Push Ups…

Your next Secretary of Push Ups - Joel Willett @thirdeyeblind

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Rep. Steven Woodrow @woodrowforco.bsky.social · 8d

It’s as if they’re hoping the Epstein story will somehow just kill itself.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 9d

Our enlisted soldiers taking care of each other….and Russia must be stopped.

U.S. Army recruits tap out fellow soldier who lost family during basic training — USA TODAY

A new U.S. Army soldier from Ukraine lost all family during basic training is tapped out by his U.S. Army comrades.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 9d

Yes, very weird. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 12d

While your kids still can’t find a job and his are raking in hundreds of MILLIONS each - he spends his time celebrating destroying thousands of federal workers’ lives.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12d

Posted by the President of the United States.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 13d

Guys , he’s so hardcore he has to constantly remind himself.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14d

Stephen Miller: "All that bullshit is done, over, it's finished. The gangbangers you deal with- they think they're ruthless? They have no idea how ruthless we are. They think they're tough? They have no idea how tough we are. They think they're hardcore? We are so much more hardcore than they are"

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 15d

Today's another good reminder of why we have to fight like hell against these asshats hellbent on destroying our democracy.

I'm running for the U.S. Senate because we can't just sit back and watch it happen.

Join the fight here: secure.actblue.com/donate/jw_bs

Donate to Joel Willett

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 15d

"Never be the first to stop clapping"
#iykyk

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump to a room of generals: "I've never walked into a room so silent before. Just have a good time. And if you want to applaud, you applaud."

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 19d

Why should you care that James Comey got indicted? Because the politics of revenge makes all of us less safe #KYSenate

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 19d

I've been in this race for 10 days and so many Kentuckians have already reached out to show their support. You too can show your support by donating to this campaign before our end of month deadline. Chip in Today!
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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 19d

The president’s former personal attorney, who has never prosecuted a single case, has indicted James Comey for disagreeing with him. This is Pyongyang on the Potomac and America deserves better. #KYSenate #FightLikeHell #USSenate

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 20d

Want to know why so many Kentuckians can’t find work that actually pays the bills, or know someone hooked on painkillers?
Because politicians in Washington are bought by a corrupt system that leaves them behind. It's time for a senator who actually gives a damn. #WillettYall

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 21d

My #1 priority: Taking on a political system that’s been rigged for the wealthy and the powerful and screws over working people right here in Kentucky. #KYSenate #WillettYall #USSenate

Thanks for the continued support. Every bit helps in the fight: secure.actblue.com/donate/jw_bs

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 21d

Exactly.

Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 21d

Proud to build my campaign for U.S. Senate with the men and women who build Kentucky. Honored to have the endorsement of Iron Workers Local 70! #KYSenate #WilllettYall #USSenate

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 24d

I hear this place rocks:

Nigel’s Cheese & Guitars from Spinal Tap II

Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 24d

I get it. Most people who run for Senate are politicians seeking their 4th elected office. Or wealthy. Or old. I’m none of those things.

That system concentrated wealth at the top and power with Senators on their 7th term (Mitch!) It’s sick. I’m running to break the cycle.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks, but ain’t nobody talk like that ;)

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 27d

Hi, I’m Joel Willett 👋

I'm a former CIA officer. Tulsi Gabbard revoked my security clearance once I was mentioned as a potential candidate.

The Trump machine wants to shut me up, but I won't.

Here's what you can do to boost our momentum on launch day.

✔️FOLLOW

✔️DONATE (link in bio)

✔️PASS IT ON.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 26d

Donald Trump’s government is a tool for terrorizing working families and communities, and for enriching himself.

If Republicans refuse to restore healthcare access for the millions who need it most, the choice is clear:

Shut it down.

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Joel for Kentucky @joelforkentucky.bsky.social · 24d

Wait, so me and Donald BOTH found out from Twitter that my security clearance was pulled?!

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