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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 17m

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 17m

Why do I walk? Because I can. youtube.com/shorts/uvt5s...

Enjoying the beauty of Washington, MO during today’s walk and talk. #TeamWellman #MO2 #Congress

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight I am joined by the great @mikenellis.bsky.social to discuss this moment as Chicago becomes the focus for Trump's attacks and more. Live on @meidastouch.com at 7pm ET! www.youtube.com/live/hqSpxW3...

LIVE: Trump Regime TARGETS AMERICANS…Dem STRIKES BACK

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3d

The Rutgers TPUSA chapter — whose characterization of a historian there as a “outspoken, well-known antifa member” led to death threats and moving his family to Europe — think *other* people are being “blatantly defamatory.”

Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.

Rutgers TPUSA officers slam petition to shut down chapter, ‘Blatantly defamatory’

Alexander Di Filippo accuses Turning Point USA of inciting violence against Antifa handbook author Mark Bray.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 2d

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 2d

What are we doing? Where is Congress? awe are losing our souls. My latest walk and talk on how these assaults by ICE and CBP aren’t about right vs. left but right vs. wrong. Follow @wellmanformo.bsky.social youtu.be/nkplNzb3hvw?...

“What Are We Doing?” — Fred Wellman Calls Out Cruelty in America

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight I am joined by the great @mikenellis.bsky.social to discuss this moment as Chicago becomes the focus for Trump's attacks and more. Live on @meidastouch.com at 7pm ET! www.youtube.com/live/hqSpxW3...

LIVE: Trump Regime TARGETS AMERICANS…Dem STRIKES BACK

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 3d

Now Letitia James. If you oppose Trump his minions will prosecute you. This is fascism in America.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 6d

New CBS polling shows that voters have soured on Trump's handling of economic issues.

60% of voters now disapprove of his overall handling of the economy.

On inflation it's even worse for Trump, with 65% disapproving.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 3d

I had a great conversation with @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social at @stlpublicradio.bsky.social on our race and the challenges we face. #TeamWellman @wellmanformo.bsky.social youtu.be/Tg5AyrsqCQQ?...

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 3d

This is wrong on every level. It’s a rigorous process that can take years. Just because a small number of rotten people faked being blind or paralyzed doesn’t mean the system should be gutted or over 9 million veterans getting benefits smeared. This is so dam irresponsible of WaPo.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

You have got to be kidding me.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4d

Good lord.

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Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 4d

#notdoneyet!

Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

It’s the silence of the Republican House you need to hear. They aren’t doing anything. No oversight. No work. Trying to blame Democrats for their incompetence. We have voices. Use them peacefully and patriotically to protest your government. They want violence. Don’t give it to them.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

They are playing us against each other.

Ryan Bort @ryanbort.bsky.social · 4d

MAGA lawmakers regularly share its content. Elon called it "one of the best accounts on X." It's run by a Macedonian who has never set foot in America — and who illegally donated to a U.S. congressional campaign.

Great stuff from @jsweetli.bsky.social:

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The Viral MAGA Accounts Run by a Man Who Has Never Been to America

Two influential MAGA social media accounts are run by Rumen Naumovski, a Macedonian who may have illegally donated to a U.S. election.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

White House: Republican
House: Republican
Senate: Republican
Ann Wagner: Republican

Feels like this is on the Republicans and their clown car of a party that can’t govern. Imagine having full control of it all and blaming the minority party for closing the government? o

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

Help candidates like me! Go to WellmanforMO(dot)com to donate and volunteer! Follow @wellmanformo now! We could use your help getting out of the gate strong. Join our movement at Team Wellman! #missouri #moleg #Congress #MO2 #teamwellman secure.actblue.com/donate/fwhom...

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 4d

It’s the silence of the Republican House you need to hear. They aren’t doing anything. No oversight. No work. Trying to blame Democrats for their incompetence. We have voices. Use them peacefully and patriotically to protest your government. They want violence. Don’t give it to them.

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Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 6d

This strikes me as interesting item in the Illinois lawsuit to stop the National Guard from coming. Apparently the same thing happened in the Oregon order attempting to federalize National Guard troops. Sounds like Trump isn't willing to directly make the order. Or they're just dumb. Both bad.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 5d

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 5d

We can change Missouri in MO-2. We run a professional campaign with a vision to make people’s lives better and represent them in Congress. We can change the entire state by also breaking the supermajority. We’re not done yet! #TeamWellman

Wellman For MO @wellmanformo.bsky.social · 5d

🎙️Fred talks down-ballot opportunities in MO CD-02 if Democrats work together and meet people where they are with @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social

Catch the interview later this week on @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

#WellmanForMissouri #STLPR #moleg #MO2

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 6d

No indication yet from major media that the FBI has any interest whatsoever in investigating this apparent attempted assassination of a well-known judge openly targeted on social media by the far-right activist—Harmeet Dhillon—currently calling herself Assistant Attorney General of the United States

Beachfront home of South Carolina judge, ex-senator burned to ground, injuring 3

Ex-senator Arnold Goodstein, along with two additional people, were rescued by several neighbors and paramedics from a marshy, remote area behind the home after jumping from the fist floor.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 6d

Every Democrat at every level of office must denounce this madness Monday morning. Has to be huge outcry. We need to be incredibly loud.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely disgusting behavior.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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