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Leslie

@lesh.bsky.social

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Pragmatic progressive, public health nurse MSN, Feminist, Union member, Biden/Warren Democrat, Former NJ Dem County Chair, NO MAGA No dating crap. I’m on here for politics. Views my own #MikieSherillforNewJersey

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · Apr 5

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Yikes!!!!

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LFG!!!

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Yikes!

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HFS!!!!!!

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 3d

When Obama was president the right wing acted like masked government agents were coming to kidnap them and take all their rights away.

Then Republicans get elected and actually do that shit for real.

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 3d

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 7d

Mikie Sherrill believes every child should have a quality education. While Jack Ciattarelli has a record of pushing for school funding cuts. If you care about strong schools, safe classrooms & a future where every student can thrive, register to vote - the deadline is October 14th #VoteNJ

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 8d

New Jersey Peeps!!!

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 8d

It's really simple: if you want higher taxes and higher costs, Jack is your guy.

I'm running to drive down costs — end the utility rate hikes and lower your bills. No excuses, no exceptions.

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 15d

If this is how Jack treats a proud Navy veteran, imagine what he would do to you.

Watch:

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Athena Gabriel ❌👑 @athenagabriel.bsky.social · 17d

🗳️ vote NJ please share

Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted military records were ILLEGALLY leaked in a vile smear campaign.
This is an attack on every veteran who served with honor.
Democrats are demanding a full investigation and accountability because NO ONE is above the law. #VoteNJ

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 17d

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 18d

Mikie Sherrill’s military records were ILLEGALLY leaked to fuel a smear campaign & they found nothing to use!

This is still an attack on every veteran who served with honor.

Dems are demanding an investigation & accountability because NO ONE is above the law, even Republicans.
#VoteNJ

Statement on the Trump
Administration Doxxing Mikie Sherrill
Instead of saying thank you for her service, Jack Ciattarelli and his allies tried to use Mikie Sherrill's military records for their negative political campaign. Then, the Trump administration illegally released her private and personal information in a shameless attempt to sway the New Jersey governor's race.
At a time of escalating political violence, doxxing elected officials is a reckless and dangerous act.
That's why l've already sponsored legislation to make doxxing a specific crime in New Jersey.
There is no excuse for this vile stunt, and all of us should come together to condemn it.
SENATOR ANDREW.
ZWICKER

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 18d

From the doxxing of @mikiesherrill.bsky.social by the 47 regime & the Ciattarelli campaign we learn 2 things:

1 Mikie has nothing to hide but her Social Security number.

2 Republicans feel no obligation to follow the law, or common decency, at any level.

#VoteNJ
www.insidernj.com/at-request-o...

At Request of Ciattarelli Operative, Trump Administration Illegally Releases Mikie Sherrill’s Unredacted Personal Military Records - Insider NJ

Mikie Sherrill for Governor released the following statement after the Trump administration illegally released Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to Nicholas De Gregor...

www.insidernj.com

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 19d

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 19d

Vote Vets makes a statement.

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 19d

It’s rich that the people who voted for and support a convicted felon and an adjusted rapist are telling us a 20 year old who wouldn’t snitch on her classmates in 1992 isn’t fit to be Governor in 2025

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 21d

Well Jesus was a NO show today, so I guess he has reservations about taking all the Republicans to the Kingdom. I guess. 🤷‍♀️

Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 22d

So I was at the debate last night. I think something that I found truly disappointing was the fact that the Jack Ciatterelli supporters were so disrespectful towards Mikie’s military service. They literally groaned when she brought it up.

Just imagine if Dems behaved like that towards a veteran?

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 22d

Jack Ciattarelli's Voting Records:
Voted NO to establishing NJ Health
Benefit Exchange
Voted NO to require background checks bf purchase of Firearms
Voted NO to reducing the max capacity of ammunition magazines
Voted NO to presidential candidates to disclose tax returns
Voted NO to same sex marriage

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Leslie @lesh.bsky.social · 22d

A couple thoughts after the NJ gubernatorial debate.

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 27d

Mikie Sherrill has the endorsement of the Painters & Allied Trades DC 21. It’s 1800 New Jersey members are behind her because they know she’s the fighter we need for higher pay, safer workplaces & the right to organize.

She’s with labor, always!

#VoteNJ social.demcast.com/s/Zbz26Lds

Click to read

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Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · 28d

🗳️ Today is Voter Registration Day!

Are you registered to vote? Are you certain? Republicans are regularly purging voter rolls - which means we must each form a habit of regularly checking our registration status!

Check now. Then decide how you'll cast your ballot for the 2025 election! ✅

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NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY IS SEPT. 16

PROTECT WOMENS RIGHTS

NO KING

THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY IS ON THE BALLOT.

REGISTER TO VOTE AT IWILLVOTE.COM

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thousands of undocumented immigrant workers helped rebuild New York City in the wake of 9/11.

24 years later, they're at risk of deportation as they still struggle with chronic health issues.

A pathway to citizenship is the least these workers deserve. documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

documentedny.com

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