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Rep. Lloyd Doggett

@LloydDoggettTX

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U.S. Representative, Running to represent ATX, the only place I've ever called home. #TX37 Onward! #Worksforus

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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
4 years
Trump refuses to call out white supremacy. Call it like we see it. Mr. President, Black Lives Matter today and every day. #Debates2020
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I wanted to share with you my statement calling on President Biden to withdraw.
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As a big tent party, we benefit when all voices are heard. The DNC should permit an uncommitted delegate, like Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman, to speak in favor of an immediate ceasefire and hostage release.
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Trump blames historic fires on dead trees.   Newsflash: There have been dead trees since shortly after we had trees.   #Debates2020
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We must end the delivery of offensive weapons to Israel until Netanyahu recognizes that neither Israelis nor Palestinians will be truly secure without a path to a two-state solution.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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As a big tent party, we benefit when all voices are heard. The DNC should permit an uncommitted delegate, like Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman, to speak in favor of an immediate ceasefire and hostage release.
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You can shut up Trump with your vote. Vote him out. #Debates2020
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Trump debates like he governs. He can’t answer questions, he thinks personal attacks are a plan, and he whines incessantly. #Debates2020
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3 years
Better Miller Lite than “Democracy Lite.”
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Smiling House Dems fly off to DC on a private jet with a case of Miller Lite, breaking House quorum, abandoning their constituents, while the Senate still works. It’s my hope that Senate Dems report tomorrow to do what they were elected to do. We will vote on #SB1 . #txlege
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Thank you all for the encouragement and support to represent the only place I’ve ever called home—especially throughout these recent weeks! From the courthouse, to the statehouse, to Congress, I am working for Democratic victories this November.
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In this critical turning point in our democracy, let's show up in numbers to prove that Texas voters matter. Join us this Sunday, June 20, at 5:30 on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol.
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Once again President Biden comes through for America, putting country over ego in a way that Donald Trump never could. Now we must move forward to offer a nominee, who can win over disaffected voters and energize Democrats. (1/5)
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Texas deserves an unindicted AG. One who doesn't file frivolous lawsuits that waste taxpayer money and strip fundamental rights from Texans.
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Texas Blue Action
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Join us and our amazing partners @TCDP with @RochelleMGarza for a block walk in Austin this Saturday! Sign up ➡️
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Trump can interrupt Biden but he can’t interrupt you voting. #Debates2020
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Pence has yet to meet a question he didn’t dodge... #VPDebate
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The moderator is right, Trump has never had a plan to replace Obamacare. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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True to her word, Vice President Kamala Harris has worked to earn the Democratic nomination, and now we must all work together to ensure her victory.  As indicated previously, she has my full support.
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This November, let's send @JulieOliverTX  to Washington to replace her Trump-enabling opponent. Texans in the 25th district deserve a Representative like Julie who will advocate on issues like climate change to move our country forward.
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Trump shows that he is completely unhinged and unfit to govern this country. We just have to vote him out and survive until January. #Debates2020
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No, Mr. President. You will not win the House. #TrumpLies #Debates2020
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Trump tries to shut down Biden with the constant interruptions, don’t let him shut down your voice or your vote. #Debates2020
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Supernatural is about fighting for what's right & protecting the world, even when times seem bleak. @JensenAckles & @jarpad brought those themes to life in their support of the #GOTV efforts of our Dem candidates in WilCo: @mjhegar , @BucyForTexas , @JudgeTriana , & @chari_kelly .
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Quoting @AOC , “It’s not your age, but the age of your ideas” that counts. Congratulations to my longtime friend and progressive ally @EdMarkey on an impressive victory in a race in which many commentators predicted your defeat.
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Pence says he and Trump have a healthcare plan. It has been almost four years—where is the plan??? Locked in a safe with Trump’s tax returns? #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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22 years of @JoeBiden tax returns to review. But not one year of Trump’s returns. Trump paid more taxes to China in a recent year than in the United States. Trump insists on lying about both himself and Biden. #Debates2020
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Pence says he and Trump have a secret health care plan to protect pre-existing conditions. It’s the same plan Trump referred to in 2016 and has never presented. It doesn’t exist. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Pence takes after Trump, interrupting @KamalaHarris . They don’t know respect. #VPDebate
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Trump just replied “Good” when Biden reminded him that over 500 children have no idea where their parents are because the Trump Administration separated them but did not care to track them. Shameless cruelty. #Debates2020
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Trump: “I am the least racist person in this room.” Who knew? Biden: “This guy is a dog whistle as big as a fog horn.” #Debates2020
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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THREAD: Tomorrow I will be responding to Trump's surprise 2 day appearance in TX--it's good news, even with all the help he is getting from the Russians, he knows we are on the cusp of defeating him here.
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Trump can never accept any responsibility. Now he blames trees and leaves for forest fires, while he denies science and climate change. #Debates2020 #debates #Election2020 #debate
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Trump says he’s ready to live with the virus. But @JoeBiden correctly points out that over 220,000 Americans have learned to die with the virus. #Debates2020
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I’m in for #TX37 . All in. We are stronger when we stand up for what’s right and stronger when we stand together—united. No matter what gets thrown at us. Let’s do this, Austin.
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“You respect the American people when you tell them the truth.” - @KamalaHarris Trump and Pence only know how to mask the truth. #VPDebate
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Trump keeps saying the coronavirus will “soon be gone.” If you vote, Trump will soon be gone. #Debates2020
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I miss Molly Ivins, I miss her voice, and I miss her sense of humor in our struggle. @davidsirota , thank you for sharing this photo with me.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Luckily, we have an incredible AG candidate in @RochelleMGarza , which is why we should give her a proper ATX welcome - with your time or money. I WILL MATCH THE FIRST $5,000 DONATED FROM Travis County (). Join Rochelle and me this Saturday.
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Pence says the Trump Administration will follow the science, is this the same Trump “science” that says windmills cause cancer? #VPDebate
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Very pleased to have support from my friend @EWarren as I seek re-election in #TX37 . "Proud to endorse my longtime friend & ally Lloyd Doggett for re-election. He puts his head down, works hard, & delivers results. I'm very glad to have his strong progressive voice in the House."
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Texas Republicans seek to distort the truth and prevent the next generation from understanding the past. No lessons are learned from a history that is never heard.
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Trump cannot give an honest answer to the simple question of whether it is true that he paid only $750 in taxes in 2016 and 2017. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Trump asks, can I be honest? Answer: No, he cannot. #Debates2020 #PresidentialDebate
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@LloydDoggettTX
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The Senate needs to convict. Not just because of the bad President, but because of the bad precedent if Trump again was not held accountable.
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@LloydDoggettTX
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Today we were reminded of the importance of electing TX women. Thank you @CarolforTexas for standing up for Texas voters. As Texas Republicans continue to undermine democracy, we must fight back.
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Law and order? Trump cannot follow the law or even respect speaking order. #Debates2020
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Trump doesn’t listen to Fauci. He doesn’t listen to science. Make him listen to you with your vote. #VoteHimOut #Debates2020
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Senator @KamalaHarris is right. You respect Americans when you tell them the truth, not with delay, denial, and deception with coronavirus magical thinking. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Trump has NO plan to reunite the 545 children his Administration separated from their parents. @JoeBiden is right. This is criminal. #Debates2020
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Pence says climate change is real but says the question is the cause. Nope. Scientific consensus is that we are driving it and we must act. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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This aggressive, abusive conduct by his supporters comes from Trump continuing to incite acts of intimidation and violence. As Republican lawyers use Republican-dominated courts to diminish voting, this is another more outrageous form of voter suppression.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Tonight’s virtual rollcall State by State not only formally nominated Joe Biden but also showed that in the Democratic Party diversity really is our strength. #DemConvention
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Trump’s claim that he’s bringing down pharmaceutical prices 80 to 90% is the biggest lie so far in the #debate , but the night is young so bigger whoppers await. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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The fact that the moderator even has to ask Sen. @KamalaHarris what would you do if Trump does not relinquish power shows just how far below the norms Trump has dangerously sunk. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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The most important @JoeBiden message: #Vote . Vote by mail if you can. Vote early if you cannot. Avoid the lines and stop the lies. #Debates2020
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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. @JoeBiden sums up Trump’s performance so far “just keep yapping.” #Debates2020
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Through redistricting, Republicans have schemed to achieve by crooked maps what they could not win at the ballot box—eliminating a strong voice that reflects Central Texas values. Read this Austin American-Statesman Letter to the Editor:
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Just like Trump, Pence blames everyone but the administration for coronavirus. Like Sen. @KamalaHarris says, we must set the record straight. The blame is on you, Mr. Pence. #VPDebate
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Pence totally refuses to answer the question of how the Trump administration will protect preexisting conditions, because they will not protect preexisting conditions. #VPDebate
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@PaulBegala , @MayorAdler , & local citizens overcame a blistering heatwave to support @Kopser4Congress & @mjhegar . Reinforcements are on the way from vets w/ powerful stories & much to offer in a new Congress that strives to preserve our democracy rather than enable wrongdoing.
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Trump has absolutely no health plan and that’s why he continues to interrupt and attack Biden. “He doesn’t know what he is talking about.” Well said Mr. Vice President. #Debates2020
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Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy. Let's remove him before he does more harm. Impeach this unhinged President. RT if you agree.
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To shut down the virus, we need to shutdown Trump and his fawning Republican enablers.   #Vote #Debates2020
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Organizations like @AnniesListTX ensure our state is well-represented. Wear a mask and elect TX women. #TXDemFilibuster
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Joe Biden shows how a real president acts instead of Trump who only brings our country shame. #Debates2020
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Trump doesn’t know how to let someone finish speaking. He doesn’t know how to govern. Vote him out! #Debates2020
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“The climate is changing.” But it’s no different than 100 years ago according to Pence. We need climate action now. #VPDebate
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
5 years
CD35 and CD21 are adjacent from Riverside Drive in Austin through Hays and Comal counties to Mahncke Park in San Antonio. Would be so great to have @wendydavis as a neighboring colleague in the important work ahead for our communities in Congress.
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Trump shows what a climate denier looks like. He wants to rake the forest not face the climate crisis. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
4 years
Our Asian American neighbors hosted a forum in which I was pleased to join in support of the reinforcements we need in Congress by electing @donnaimamTX @WendyDavis @JulieOliverTX @SiegelforTexas & @RickKennedyTX17 , individuals who will actually listen and represent effectively.
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Chaos, it is how Trump “debates” and how he “governs.” #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
3 years
As we share fruits and vegetables on our Thanksgiving table, let's be thankful of those who helped get it to us and to all those who speak out against GOP anti-immigrant hysteria. #givethanks #migrantworkers #thanksgiving
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Like Trump, Pence cannot answer the question of why America is the worst country in the world for COVID deaths and infections. All he can provide is fawning over Trump. #VPDebate
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Trump is tearing up our Constitution. The Speaker tore up his lies. #SOTU
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@LloydDoggettTX
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
4 years
In this dark time, we will find the light. @JoeBiden outlines a plan to let the light of the American people shine and build back better. Tonight he showed what we can accomplish together—to build on our country’s greatness and ensure that it works for everyone.
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One of the best lines of the debate— @JoeBiden : This election is not about his family or my family. It is about your family #Debates2020
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Did you pay more taxes than Trump? #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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By constant interruptions, Trump is trying to shut down @JoeBiden like he shut down the economy. Americans will see through this. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Thank you, Central Texas, for your strong support in my effort to continue to be your voice in Washington. I’ll keep working hard to make the progress we must achieve. Now, it’s time to continue our momentum to ensure Democrats win up and down the ballot in November.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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With your help, @JulieOliverTX could be among the reinforcements coming to Washington. Outrageous that 4/5 of Travis County is included within gerrymandered districts with Trump enabler Congressmen. #Vote2020
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I see @wendydavis working up and down I-35 and encourage our neighbors to offer as much help as possible. CD21 has been named a @dccc #RedtoBlue race. We need able reinforcements like Wendy in Washington.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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I am pleased to have the support of Mike Siegel. As a civil rights attorney and former teacher, who ran his own strong campaign for Congress, Mike understands the importance of electing a true progressive to represent our community. I'll continue to fight for #TX37 in Congress.
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I join in spirit with @NelsonForTexas , a truly extraordinary nominee for Texas Attorney General. Help Justin by joining him at his event tonight in Austin.
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In response to Trump's impending second impeachment, Republicans call for "unity." Agreed! Unify to impeach. Unify for accountability.
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Wear a mask and Elect Texas Women. Libby and I believe in @AnniesListTX . Together as we change the face of Texas, we will change America and the world.
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Refusing to consider President Obama's Supreme Court nominee 7 months before the 2016 election, Republicans now insist on approving a Trump nominee after voting is already underway. We cannot let them pack the court to terminate the Affordable Care Act. #VPDebate
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Austin is the only place I have ever called home. Under the new GOP map, I seek re-election to represent my hometown rather than having my efforts spread out over multiple communities across the state. In under 4 months, my name will be on the ballot for re-election to Congress.
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Join me and @juliancastrotx this Saturday, July 25 to wish a happy birthday to my friend @julieolivertx and support her campaign for U.S. Congress, District 25.
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Trump promises a “big beautiful” healthcare plan.  It has been almost four years AND STILL no healthcare plan.  Ever visited a doctor and been told to come back in four years? That’s Trump’s plan. #Debates2020
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Trump talking about better job numbers is like throwing a ball off the Grand Canyon and claiming it had a great bounce at the bottom — sure, but it didn’t make it back to the top, not by far. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Having met with activists, like Fernanda Maldonado and @CharlieKBonner and the @MOVE_texas team, I salute their incredible efforts to ensure that students at @UTAustin , @txst , @UTSA , and all colleges have their voice heard. #StudentsVotesMatter
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Tonight the House passed a bill I sponsored as important as its number, H.R. 1, the For the People Act. Elected officials unafraid of being held accountable make it easier to register and vote. While Democrats focus on getting out the vote, the GOP focuses on suppressing it.
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When asked why the US percentage of deaths is higher than most and 2.5 times more than Canada, Pence’s reply was to ignore the question. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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. @JoeBiden “it’s not about his family or my family it’s about your family” #Debates2020
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Trump claims we have so many cases because we have the best testing. Double wrong! Testing doesn’t cause the virus, but unfortunately our testing is grossly inadequate. #Debates2020
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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No Mr. Pence. What universe do you live in? It’s not this America where over 210,000 have lost their lives. Yet the President says “do not be afraid of COVID-19.” Preventive efforts were replaced with delay, denial, and deception. #VPDebate
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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In 2019, Trump & his GOP enablers will continue to undermine our healthcare, enviro, democracy & just plain decency. A Dem House majority will take power on Jan 3. But everyone, in creative nonviolent ways, needs to help promote a progressive agenda that reflects our priorities.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett
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Election Day isn’t something that starts next week: It starts today with early voting.
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