Mitch Kates
@mitchkates.bsky.social
Director of Party Affairs and Advisor for Strategic Planning - PA Dems. Fighting to change the world, one race at a time. Political opinions are my own & not my candidates.
#GoodTrouble #PADems #VoteLocalPA #PoweredByPADems #EmpathyIsOurSuperpower
#GoodTrouble #PADems #VoteLocalPA #PoweredByPADems #EmpathyIsOurSuperpower
I stand proudly with my friend and Congressman @deluzio.house.gov who continues to serve this Nation and our Constitution with courage & valor.
"In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated.”
This is what leadership looks like. ✌🏼❤️✊🏼
"In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated.”
This is what leadership looks like. ✌🏼❤️✊🏼
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I stand proudly with my friend and Congressman @deluzio.house.gov who continues to serve this Nation and our Constitution with courage & valor.
"In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated.”
This is what leadership looks like. ✌🏼❤️✊🏼
"In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated.”
This is what leadership looks like. ✌🏼❤️✊🏼
In the cruel times we are living in, my daughter gives me hope.
Every day, Maisie works selflessly providing care and a voice to the unhoused community, hoping that she “was able to be a hand in a dark room, and that is all."
#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower
www.pittsburghmagazine.com/2025-40-unde...
Every day, Maisie works selflessly providing care and a voice to the unhoused community, hoping that she “was able to be a hand in a dark room, and that is all."
#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower
www.pittsburghmagazine.com/2025-40-unde...
2025 40 Under 40 Honoree: Maisie Taibbi (32) | Pittsburgh Magazine
Maisie Taibbi Behavioral Health RN and Outreach Team Lead, Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net Now a passionate street nurse in Allegheny County,
www.pittsburghmagazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In the cruel times we are living in, my daughter gives me hope.
Every day, Maisie works selflessly providing care and a voice to the unhoused community, hoping that she “was able to be a hand in a dark room, and that is all."
#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower
www.pittsburghmagazine.com/2025-40-unde...
Every day, Maisie works selflessly providing care and a voice to the unhoused community, hoping that she “was able to be a hand in a dark room, and that is all."
#EmpathyIsOurSuperPower
www.pittsburghmagazine.com/2025-40-unde...
Make no mistake, Trump is not seeking justice, he’s seeking cover.
It’s simple. Congress either votes to protect pedophiles or they don’t. That choice will sit on their record forever.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
It’s simple. Congress either votes to protect pedophiles or they don’t. That choice will sit on their record forever.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This is outrageous and outright cruel, yet it is also the fate of millions of American’s healthcare.
Trump and the Republican Party have vastly different priorities.
They. Don’t. Care. About. Us.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
Trump and the Republican Party have vastly different priorities.
They. Don’t. Care. About. Us.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
I just received my health insurance open enrollment.
Employee + spouse: $$525.09
Family: $702.97
I make $823.13 per pay period!!
How tf am I supposed to also pay medical bills, utilities, rising grocery costs, gas, etc?
And our president’s only concern is himself??
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
Employee + spouse: $$525.09
Family: $702.97
I make $823.13 per pay period!!
How tf am I supposed to also pay medical bills, utilities, rising grocery costs, gas, etc?
And our president’s only concern is himself??
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is outrageous and outright cruel, yet it is also the fate of millions of American’s healthcare.
Trump and the Republican Party have vastly different priorities.
They. Don’t. Care. About. Us.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
Trump and the Republican Party have vastly different priorities.
They. Don’t. Care. About. Us.
#SaveHealthcareNotPedophiles
The Resistance comes in all shapes (tastes) and sizes.
This is OUR country and we are here to take it back!
Speak up. Show up. Fight back!!!
It’s time to MACA
#MakeAmericaCareAgain
#Resist #GoodTrouble
This is OUR country and we are here to take it back!
Speak up. Show up. Fight back!!!
It’s time to MACA
#MakeAmericaCareAgain
#Resist #GoodTrouble
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Resistance comes in all shapes (tastes) and sizes.
This is OUR country and we are here to take it back!
Speak up. Show up. Fight back!!!
It’s time to MACA
#MakeAmericaCareAgain
#Resist #GoodTrouble
This is OUR country and we are here to take it back!
Speak up. Show up. Fight back!!!
It’s time to MACA
#MakeAmericaCareAgain
#Resist #GoodTrouble
From the Big Bullshit Bill and the bloated-budget Ballroom to the Epstein Coverup, it’s all about the same thing- bailing out or rewarding Billionaires.
Trump and his administration don’t care about anyone else.
Let’s continue to speak up and fight back to MACA- #MakeAmericaCareAgain
Trump and his administration don’t care about anyone else.
Let’s continue to speak up and fight back to MACA- #MakeAmericaCareAgain
November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
From the Big Bullshit Bill and the bloated-budget Ballroom to the Epstein Coverup, it’s all about the same thing- bailing out or rewarding Billionaires.
Trump and his administration don’t care about anyone else.
Let’s continue to speak up and fight back to MACA- #MakeAmericaCareAgain
Trump and his administration don’t care about anyone else.
Let’s continue to speak up and fight back to MACA- #MakeAmericaCareAgain
🧵Last summer Trump said his falling out with Epstein was over Epstein's hiring away of young women from the Mar A Lago spa. In the email to Michael Wolff released today, from 2019, Epstein says he was never a member and the reasoning Trump gave then was false.
Of course, the Trump-Epstein...
Of course, the Trump-Epstein...
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In Trump’s MAGA administration, let’s look at the numbers…
Argentina- $40 BILLION DOLLAR bailout
42 MILLION hungry Americans- $0
(and let’s not forget the Billionaire Bailout with his BBB)
In America, Trump doesn’t even want Americans to eat cake 🤬
Argentina- $40 BILLION DOLLAR bailout
42 MILLION hungry Americans- $0
(and let’s not forget the Billionaire Bailout with his BBB)
In America, Trump doesn’t even want Americans to eat cake 🤬
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In Trump’s MAGA administration, let’s look at the numbers…
Argentina- $40 BILLION DOLLAR bailout
42 MILLION hungry Americans- $0
(and let’s not forget the Billionaire Bailout with his BBB)
In America, Trump doesn’t even want Americans to eat cake 🤬
Argentina- $40 BILLION DOLLAR bailout
42 MILLION hungry Americans- $0
(and let’s not forget the Billionaire Bailout with his BBB)
In America, Trump doesn’t even want Americans to eat cake 🤬
Madame Speaker, thank you for your legendary Public Service, leadership, and unshakable tenacity in the unending fight for our country’s future.
Best of luck in your life’s next adventure.
With love and in solidarity!
✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
#ThankYouNancy
Best of luck in your life’s next adventure.
With love and in solidarity!
✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
#ThankYouNancy
November 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Madame Speaker, thank you for your legendary Public Service, leadership, and unshakable tenacity in the unending fight for our country’s future.
Best of luck in your life’s next adventure.
With love and in solidarity!
✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
#ThankYouNancy
Best of luck in your life’s next adventure.
With love and in solidarity!
✌🏼❤️🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
#ThankYouNancy
Last night Pennsylvania, the country and world got to see the true power of our nation, the power of the VOTE. When voters show up and speak up incredible things can happen.
And in PA the voters showed up with a big oh hell YES!!!
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
✌🏼❤️✊🏼
And in PA the voters showed up with a big oh hell YES!!!
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
✌🏼❤️✊🏼
Tonight Pennsylvania voters stood up for our freedoms and protected our independent courts.
Congratulations to Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht on their wins tonight! 👏
Congratulations to Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht on their wins tonight! 👏
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Last night Pennsylvania, the country and world got to see the true power of our nation, the power of the VOTE. When voters show up and speak up incredible things can happen.
And in PA the voters showed up with a big oh hell YES!!!
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
✌🏼❤️✊🏼
And in PA the voters showed up with a big oh hell YES!!!
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
✌🏼❤️✊🏼
In the fight for Truth, Justice, Democracy, and Free & Fair Elections it’s up to YOU the voters to be the heroes of this battle.
It’s time to show up, speak up, and VOTE YES!!!
#VoteYES
It’s time to show up, speak up, and VOTE YES!!!
#VoteYES
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In the fight for Truth, Justice, Democracy, and Free & Fair Elections it’s up to YOU the voters to be the heroes of this battle.
It’s time to show up, speak up, and VOTE YES!!!
#VoteYES
It’s time to show up, speak up, and VOTE YES!!!
#VoteYES
Donald Trump and his MAGA Administration to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette…
Hold my beer.
Hold my beer.
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Donald Trump and his MAGA Administration to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette…
Hold my beer.
Hold my beer.
In PA we’re gonna fight all the way through Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th to Retain our Judges.
What happens in PA doesn’t stay in PA. This fight to protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
What happens in PA doesn’t stay in PA. This fight to protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
We said “no kings” and we meant it.
In many states, Tuesday’s elections are your way to say it again!
Elect Democrats!
PA: KEEP your 3 great justices.
MAINE: No on 1 —don’t let them take away mail in voting!
CA: Yes on 50. Balance the Texas steal!
MIKIE-yes.
ABBY-yes.
In many states, Tuesday’s elections are your way to say it again!
Elect Democrats!
PA: KEEP your 3 great justices.
MAINE: No on 1 —don’t let them take away mail in voting!
CA: Yes on 50. Balance the Texas steal!
MIKIE-yes.
ABBY-yes.
Newsom: I cannot wait for all the punditry. Historic victories all across the United States of America. Proposition 50 winning by double digits. A new governor of New Jersey, a new governor in Virginia.
I’ll end as I began: thank you for giving a damn.
I’ll end as I began: thank you for giving a damn.
November 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In PA we’re gonna fight all the way through Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th to Retain our Judges.
What happens in PA doesn’t stay in PA. This fight to protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
What happens in PA doesn’t stay in PA. This fight to protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Hey PA, a Halloween GOTV message from Jason The Terrible.
Vote YES… or else!!!
(the alternative is simply terrifying)
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Vote YES… or else!!!
(the alternative is simply terrifying)
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hey PA, a Halloween GOTV message from Jason The Terrible.
Vote YES… or else!!!
(the alternative is simply terrifying)
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Vote YES… or else!!!
(the alternative is simply terrifying)
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
YES, the PA Judicial Retention races are important enough that both the DNC Chair and Vice Chair are on the ground helping in the fight to protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections.
PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges #VoteLocalPA #PADems
PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges #VoteLocalPA #PADems
Spoke with voters last night in Lancaster, PA, with my good friend and DNC Vice Chair @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social.
We’ve got 5 days to go until Election Day! Vote for @retainwecht.bsky.social, @retaindonohue.bsky.social, and @retaindougherty.bsky.social.
We’ve got 5 days to go until Election Day! Vote for @retainwecht.bsky.social, @retaindonohue.bsky.social, and @retaindougherty.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
YES, the PA Judicial Retention races are important enough that both the DNC Chair and Vice Chair are on the ground helping in the fight to protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections.
PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges #VoteLocalPA #PADems
PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges #VoteLocalPA #PADems
Thank you Mr President!
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair & independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair & independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you Mr President!
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair & independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair & independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
SHOUT OUT PENNSYLVANIA
Election November 4th
VOTE YES to RETAIN 3 JUDGES WHO WILL PROTECT YOUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Vote YES Pennsylvania
Election November 4th
VOTE YES to RETAIN 3 JUDGES WHO WILL PROTECT YOUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Vote YES Pennsylvania
October 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Whether it’s Dementia or Manic Obsession, the American people are paying a terrible price.
And every single Republican member of Congress, his cabinet, and administration are complicit & guilty of allowing this unfettered destruction of our history and democracy.
We must hold them ALL accountable
And every single Republican member of Congress, his cabinet, and administration are complicit & guilty of allowing this unfettered destruction of our history and democracy.
We must hold them ALL accountable
October 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Whether it’s Dementia or Manic Obsession, the American people are paying a terrible price.
And every single Republican member of Congress, his cabinet, and administration are complicit & guilty of allowing this unfettered destruction of our history and democracy.
We must hold them ALL accountable
And every single Republican member of Congress, his cabinet, and administration are complicit & guilty of allowing this unfettered destruction of our history and democracy.
We must hold them ALL accountable
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it”
“I’m paying for it, along with other patriot donors, The country is not”
“I’m gonna build a big beautiful wall, and Mexico is going to pay for it”
Same guy. All bullshit! And Americans are paying the ultimate price
“I’m paying for it, along with other patriot donors, The country is not”
“I’m gonna build a big beautiful wall, and Mexico is going to pay for it”
Same guy. All bullshit! And Americans are paying the ultimate price
October 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it”
“I’m paying for it, along with other patriot donors, The country is not”
“I’m gonna build a big beautiful wall, and Mexico is going to pay for it”
Same guy. All bullshit! And Americans are paying the ultimate price
“I’m paying for it, along with other patriot donors, The country is not”
“I’m gonna build a big beautiful wall, and Mexico is going to pay for it”
Same guy. All bullshit! And Americans are paying the ultimate price
Taking a quick pause in this hyper-political climate to share an incredible display that Mother Nature provided in Southwestern PA this morning.
Huge shoutout to my friend, @biffrendar.bsky.social who captured this spectacular image with his phone! 🤯
Huge shoutout to my friend, @biffrendar.bsky.social who captured this spectacular image with his phone! 🤯
Mother Nature was working overtime this morning 10-22-2025 #photography #Fall #leaves #colors #TwinLakes #clouds #EastCoastKin #nature #naturephotography #trailrun #Iphonephotography #sunrise
October 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Taking a quick pause in this hyper-political climate to share an incredible display that Mother Nature provided in Southwestern PA this morning.
Huge shoutout to my friend, @biffrendar.bsky.social who captured this spectacular image with his phone! 🤯
Huge shoutout to my friend, @biffrendar.bsky.social who captured this spectacular image with his phone! 🤯
Done! 🗳️
Now it’s your turn, PA Voters. Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, defend our rights, and keep our courts fair & independent.
To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Now it’s your turn, PA Voters. Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, defend our rights, and keep our courts fair & independent.
To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Done! 🗳️
Now it’s your turn, PA Voters. Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, defend our rights, and keep our courts fair & independent.
To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Now it’s your turn, PA Voters. Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, defend our rights, and keep our courts fair & independent.
To protect women’s reproductive rights and maintain free & fair elections, PA voters need to show up & VOTE YES!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
Trump’s Tarrifs tanked American farmers
Trump’s shutdown is costing tens of thousands (more) job losses
Trump’s shutdown will rip healthcare away from millions of Americans
But Trump bails out Billionaires and favored foreign nations.
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn
Trump’s shutdown is costing tens of thousands (more) job losses
Trump’s shutdown will rip healthcare away from millions of Americans
But Trump bails out Billionaires and favored foreign nations.
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn
October 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump’s Tarrifs tanked American farmers
Trump’s shutdown is costing tens of thousands (more) job losses
Trump’s shutdown will rip healthcare away from millions of Americans
But Trump bails out Billionaires and favored foreign nations.
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn
Trump’s shutdown is costing tens of thousands (more) job losses
Trump’s shutdown will rip healthcare away from millions of Americans
But Trump bails out Billionaires and favored foreign nations.
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn
Whether it’s senility or just plain lying our country is getting more chaotic and dangerous every day.
Tens of thousands losing jobs, millions about to lose their healthcare, and the First Amendment being shredded right before our eyes.
It’s time to show up, speak up and fight back.
Tens of thousands losing jobs, millions about to lose their healthcare, and the First Amendment being shredded right before our eyes.
It’s time to show up, speak up and fight back.
October 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Whether it’s senility or just plain lying our country is getting more chaotic and dangerous every day.
Tens of thousands losing jobs, millions about to lose their healthcare, and the First Amendment being shredded right before our eyes.
It’s time to show up, speak up and fight back.
Tens of thousands losing jobs, millions about to lose their healthcare, and the First Amendment being shredded right before our eyes.
It’s time to show up, speak up and fight back.
With ballots hitting mailboxes all across PA, every day is election day through Tuesday, November 4th.
To protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent It’s time to show up, speak up and VOTE!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
To protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent It’s time to show up, speak up and VOTE!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
With ballots hitting mailboxes all across PA, every day is election day through Tuesday, November 4th.
To protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent It’s time to show up, speak up and VOTE!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
To protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent It’s time to show up, speak up and VOTE!
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
Join Governor Josh Shapiro in standing up for our freedoms by voting ✅ YES to RETAIN Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht — a Supreme Court that protects ALL Pennsylvanians!
October 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In the chaotic country we are living in, our state courts are our final line of defense.
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA
Right now we need leaders who will uphold the rule of law, protect women’s reproductive rights, defend our freedoms, and keep our courts fair and independent.
#VoteYesToRetainOurJudges
#PADems #VoteLocalPA