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Marni von Wilpert for Congress
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San Diego City Councilmember 🏝 • Former Deputy City Attorney ⚖️ • Peace Corps Alumna 🌍 • Now running for Congress in #CA48 to fight for democracy 🗽🏳️‍🌈
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · Sep 3
🚨 BIG NEWS: I’m running for Congress in #CA48 to take on Darrell Issa!

From the @PeaceCorps 🌍, to the @NLRB ⚖️, to the San Diego City Council — and as a proud member of the LGBTQ community 🏳️‍🌈 — I’ve spent my life in public service.

Join our campaign!
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 2d
Darrell Issa and House Republicans keeps cheerleading Trump’s reckless tariffs — but San Diego families are the ones who are paying the price.

I’ll fight for lower prices *and* American jobs, and I’ll put a stop to these disastrous tariffs blowing up your grocery bill.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 3d
As this shutdown drags into a 4th weekend, Donald Trump and Darrell Issa continue to play politics while. families suffer.

At City Hall, I balanced budgets and kept services running. No chaos, no shutdowns.

In Congress, I’ll do the same: put people first.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 3d
As the only Democrat in this race who’s flipped a seat red to blue, I know what it will take to beat Darrell Issa, and this latest poll shows that we have the strongest campaign to do it. I will keep working hard so come November, we finally flip #CA48 and take back the People’s House.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 4d
The National Guard’s mission should be to keep Americans safe, not to score political points.

Sending California troops into Oregon is a dangerous escalation that distracts from the real work of building trust between communities and law enforcement.

It's divisive and wrong.
Trump has power to command National Guard troops in Oregon, 9th Circuit rules
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Trump administration after Oregon challenged the president's authority to deploy the National Guard.
www.latimes.com
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 4d
Thank you to San Diego Unified Trustee Richard Barrera for your endorsement!

Our campaign is bringing together educators, workers, and families who believe in a future where every student has the chance to thrive. That’s what this campaign—and our community—is all about. 💪📘✏️
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 6d
It’s bad enough that Darrell Issa voted *against* expelling George Santos. Now Donald Trump has sprung him for prison for his many financial crimes.

The message is clear — if you’re Trump, following the law is a suggestion. If you oppose his regime, you’re sent to El Salvador.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 7d
Wishing everyone celebrating a happy and blessed #Diwali — the Festival of Lights!

May this season bring renewed hope, joy, and the reminder that light will always triumph over darkness.

Grateful to live in such a vibrant and diverse community where we all shine brighter together.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 9d
The United States is a constitutional republic, with three co-equal branches of government. But House Republicans and Darrell Issa have abdicated their duty and let Donald Trump act like a monarch.

Today, millions of people took to the streets to say we bow to #NoKings.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 9d
During one of the largest protests in the history of our nation, the 5 freeway is closed in both directions so Trump can fire artillery rounds into California. Yes you read that correctly.
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The Marines are going to fire 155-millimeter artillery shells over the extremely busy 5 freeway on Saturday.
Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday
www.nytimes.com
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 10d
I’m so lucky to have great mentors and role models like @bobbyscott.house.gov supporting me in my race for #CA48. I learned so much working for him the House Committee on Education and Labor — and I’ve been meeting with organizations this week in DC so that next year, I can join him!
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 11d
The San Diego International Airport will NOT play the video of Secretary Kristi Noem falsely blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

I am proud to serve as a Member of the San Diego County Airport Authority, where we will always focus on aviation safety and uphold the law.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 12d
One accomplishment I'm most proud of as a city councilmember is passing California's first ghost gun ban. The gun lobby took us to court, but we won.

That's why I'm proud to have the endorsement of @sd4gvp.bsky.social as a gun violence prevention champion in my race for Congress. #CA48
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 17d
News Alert! 🚨

Our campaign was just endorsed by Congresswoman @beccabalintvt.bsky.social, one of the co-chairs of @equality.house.gov!

As the first woman and first LGBTQ member of Congress from Vermont, Becca knows how to make history. So grateful for her support for our campaign in #CA48.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 20d
It’s been two years since the attacks of October 7th, 2023. My statement:
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 22d
This weekend, I joined my neighbors to knock on doors for the
#YesOn50 campaign! We must protect fair elections and be the counterweight to Texas Republicans who are trying to rig the game.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 26d
On this Yom Kippur, we honor the values of reflection, compassion, and renewal. May the year ahead be filled with love, peace, and community. #YomKippur ✡️
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 26d
My statement on the Republican-manufactured government shutdown:
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 27d
Trump and Washington Republicans are risking a shutdown & hiking health care costs for families. Enough is enough. Let’s elect a Congress that puts people first.

Major deadline tonight at midnight—rush your donation: secure.actblue.com/donate/marni...
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 27d
We’re hours from another GOP shutdown.

As a City Councilmember, I’ve passed balanced budgets because my constituents depend on me to do it. I'll do the same in the House.

Let's get more people in Congress who will put people over party.

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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 27d
When the Supreme Court gutted Roe, that turned the clock back 50 years. Now they could come after the right to marry the person you love.

In Congress I’ll fight back every day. We have a critical deadline at midnight—please chip in now: secure.actblue.com/donate/marni...
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · 28d
It was a joy to introduce myself to 200+ Democratic activists at Democrats of the Desert on Saturday! I had a wonderful time getting to know everyone in this highly dedicated club! From Palm Springs to San Marcos, we’re hitting the trail to meet voters in every corner of #CA48
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · Sep 27
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for young people in America. I’ve already authored California’s first ban on ghost guns, and I’ll keep fighting for strong gun safety laws in Congress to keep our families and communities safe. #CA48
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · Sep 26
Proud to be endorsed by Senate President pro Tempore Emerita Toni Atkins! 🌟 Toni has been a trailblazer for San Diego and all of California.
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · Sep 24
Freedom of speech is one of our most basic rights, and when Trump and his allies attack it, they weaken our democracy. I’ll always stand up for free expression, a free press, and the right to hold those in power accountable. (2/2)
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Marni von Wilpert for Congress @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social · Sep 24
Jimmy Kimmel is back on air. His absence was a reminder of how Trump's FCC violated the 1st Amendment by using the power of the government to silence voices that criticized him. (1/2)
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