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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Jun 12

Is that vote public anywhere?
Jason

Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · May 21

I am 100% hoping you are right and obviously the win is awesome regardless. The Caveat which I think it is important is it is possible that what he wants to do is hide it better because having it jump out helped cause the defeat. Still Awesome but also.

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Apr 27

Yes

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Apr 25

These people do amazing amazing work. I would focus on the 29 House seats that Trump did win by more than ten represented by a Republican as our best chance to retake the house.

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Apr 3

I think the Texas 36th is misplaced.
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Texas's 36th congressional district - Wikipedia

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Apr 2

GREAT WIN!!!!!!!!!

Ben Wikler @benwikler.bsky.social · Apr 2

Huge congratulations to Susan Crawford on a resounding, well-earned victory tonight. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election demonstrates Musk and Trump have gone too far, and any politician allied with them could swiftly face the end of their political career. My statement:

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Mar 25

Amen

Democrats @democrats.org · Mar 25

DNC Chair @kenmartin.bsky.social: As a Minnesotan, Pete Hegseth is the worst export Minnesota has ever seen. He needs to either resign or be fired.

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Mar 17

Highlights
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Best of Jason Paul for DNC Chair

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Mar 14

Excited. Definitely going to try an make the MA one. Might try for CT/NH/RI ones as well.

Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Mar 14

I’m excited to announce that @democrats.org are partnering with @electdemocrats.bsky.social and @demstateparties.bsky.social to host People’s Town Halls in all 50 states, starting in vulnerable red districts.

If Republicans won’t face voters about the Trump-Musk chaos, we will.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Mar 14

I’m excited to announce that @democrats.org are partnering with @electdemocrats.bsky.social and @demstateparties.bsky.social to host People’s Town Halls in all 50 states, starting in vulnerable red districts.

If Republicans won’t face voters about the Trump-Musk chaos, we will.

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Mar 11

I bring the big ideas. To get the junk of our shelves we need to control them.
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The Democratic Party Should Formally Take Over ActBlue.

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Mar 6

Definitely a thing to watch.
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National Update and Call to Action With Chair Ken Martin and Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 28

Love getting in on the Meme game :)

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 27

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 27):

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What Democrats Did Today
Feb. 27, 2025

—Every single Senate Democrat voted against advancing Linda McMahon’s nomination for Secretary of Education
—Thanks to Democratic members of Congress and veterans, the VA has paused billions in cuts to health services for vets
—More than 100 House Democrats joined together demanding answers on Energy Department firings
—Representative Sam Liccardo introduced the Modern Emoluments And Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act to ban federal officials from capitalizing on personal meme coins like Donald Trump’s $TRUMP
—New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a brief with a multistate coalition to take legal action against Trump’s transgender military ban
—Senate Democrats opened an investigation into DOGE's failure to protect sensitive national security information

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 26

Always love wins. Also love total standing strong. Framework cuts, and real cuts are not the same thing and the Republicans are a long long long way from a Budget.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 26

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 26):

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What Democrats Did Today
Feb. 26, 2025

—Last night, every House Democrat voted against Trump’s budget that slashes Medicaid
—Democrat Dan Gaiewski won the special election to Connecticut’s House District 40
—Iowa House Democrats introduced a legislative package to make child care affordable for all Iowans
—Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced new medical debt relief for 170,000 more Illinoisans
—Democrat Sean Faircloth won the special election for Maine’s House District 24, strengthening the Democratic legislative majority in Maine
—Senator Jon Ossoff successfully pushed the White House to restore HBCU scholarships

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 26

Awesome everyone is a no. If we stand strong I think actual laws will be very hard to come by for them.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 25

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 25):

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What Democrats Did Today
Feb 25, 2025

—Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that House Democrats will not provide a single vote to the reckless Republican budget
—House Democrats protested the Republican budget—that slashes Medicaid—on the steps of the U.S. Capitol
—Pennsylvania’s funding is now restored after Governor Josh Shapiro took legal action to defend it from the Trump administration freeze
—Senator Elizabeth Warren held a forum to investigate Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
—California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the first-in-the-nation effort to transform underutilized state land and properties into new affordable housing

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 24

Glad keeping everything up.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 24

Here’s what Democrats did today and over the weekend (February 24):

Cream-colored graphic featuring an image of the U.S. Capitol, with text stating: What Democrats Did Today And Over The Weekend Feb. 24, 2025 —Democrats across the country held town halls, attended roundtables, and rallied with federal workers over Trump and Musk’s shameful layoffs —Democratic attorneys general successfully blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive data from Treasury systems —DNC Chair Ken Martin joined Democrats in Wisconsin canvassing for Judge Susan Crawford, Dr. Jill Underly, and other local candidates ahead of the April 1 Supreme Court and Superintendent elections —More than 100 House Democrats joined together demanding federal agencies let their employees know they shouldn’t respond to Elon Musk’s ill-conceived, reckless email —Georgia Democrats introduced legislation pushing for better working conditions for Georgia warehouse employees

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 21

Good to see Dem AG's in court.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 21

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 21):

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What Democrats Did Today

Feb. 21, 2025

—Senate Democrats introduced budget amendments that would have prevented Americans from being price gouged for prescription drugs and stopped DOGE staffers from abusing Americans’ private data—Senate Republicans blocked every single one
—Democratic attorneys general are back in court to continue their legal action against the Trump administration for defunding medical and public health research
—Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills to raise Michigan’s minimum wage and expand paid sick leave policies
—Iowa Senate Democrats introduced a legislative package to expand access to affordable housing around the state
—Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Democrats introduced the ENERGIZE MD Act, which will accelerate clean, reliable energy development, increase in-state supply, and reduce energy costs

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 20

While glad everyone was a no, Patel at FBI is extra scary.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 20

Here's what Democrats did today (February 20):

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What Democrats Did Today
Feb. 20, 2025

—Every single Senate Democrat voted against confirming Kash Patel as FBI director
—The DNC filed a brief with the Ninth Circuit to counter Republican attempts to outlaw most mail and early voting in Nevada
—New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition to take legal action against Trump and Musk’s efforts to shut down the CFPB
—Nevada Senate Democrats introduced a bill to make IVF treatments a right under state law and increase protections for fertility treatments
—Missouri Senate Democrats voted unanimously on legislation to help Missouri seniors afford the rising cost of electricity

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 20

Another day of good stuff.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 19

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 19):

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What Democrats Did Today
February 19, 2025

—Florida Democratic lawmakers filed legislation to overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban
— California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed $125 million in natural disaster relief
—DNC Chair Ken Martin met with Democratic organizers in Houston, Texas
—Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released a state budget that invests billions in education and Medicaid expansion—and makes the wealthy pay their fair share
—Georgia Democrats introduced legislation to give Georgians who safely store their firearms a tax credit

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 18

Hooray for two wins and being on the Road!!!!

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 18

Here’s what Democrats did today and over the long weekend (February 18):

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What Democrats did today and over the long weekend
February 18, 2025

—Democrats Ray Seigfried and Dan Cruce won both Delaware State Senate special elections
—DNC Chair Ken Martin met with labor leaders in Pittsburgh to kick off this week’s Organizing Everywhere tour
—Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched a website providing resources for federal employees in Maryland impacted by the Trump firings
—Minnesota Democrats introduced legislation to eliminate medical debt for thousands of Minnesotans
—Virginia Democrats formed an emergency committee to investigate Trump’s federal funding and staff cuts

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 17

Reunion Alert:
If you can't get enough Zoom Calls and fighting for Democracy with Former DNC Chair candidates. Here is an event with both for Susan Crawford for Supreme Court in Wisconsin. Gotta win, please give with what you can @benwikler.bsky.social

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 17

There are now 6500 of you who follow me which is an honor. Feel free to request things you might like to see and I will provide. This is how we build community :)
Jason

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 14

Need to Quote post so it shows up in some feeds, but not sure what interesting things I will have to say, so will need to start thinking of some.

Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 14

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 14):

What Democrats Did Today

Feb. 14, 2025

—Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Maxwell Frost reintroduced the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act
—House and Senate Democrats rallied outside the Department of Veterans Affairs to stand for veterans and VA workers
—Democratic attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the decisions Elon Musk has made within DOGE
—Virginia House Democrats passed constitutional amendments aimed to protect reproductive freedom, voting rights, and marriage equality
—Representative Sharice Davids pushed the Department of Transportation to implement FAA safety reforms that Congress passed last year to improve air traffic control

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Jason Paul @paulfordnc.bsky.social · Feb 14

For the time being this is @blakegendebien.bsky.social Fan page. Winning here is how we put the fear into the GOP.
Give what you can, but more importantly prod others to do so as well. Particularly Incumbent House members who have $ 200 Mil in Cash on Hand. They can all do 4k to Blake today.

Donate to Blake Gendebien Today

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Democrats @democrats.org · Feb 13

Here’s what Democrats did today (February 13):

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