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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Our city ain’t working for all of us. Teachers, nurses, civil servants, working moms and dads -- we can’t buy a home here. My faith has taught me that our fates are tied together. I’m running for Congress because we deserve a representative who fights as hard as we do. #TN05

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Voted most likely to sell out their constituents for a corporate PAC check

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@mkraju

3 years

Headed up to Senate votes now. Sinema says her talks with the WH have been “productive” and they’re “making progress”

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

One more time for the people in the back: There is no labor shortage. There is a shortage of living wage jobs.

FoxNashville

@FOXNashville

3 years

TN UNEMPLOYMENT: Only 3% of the jobs posted on Tennessee's website pay $20,000 or more. The federal poverty line for a family of three is just under $22,000.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Actually, I am entitled to healthcare, affordable housing, drinkable water and breathable air. What I'm not entitled to is suffering because Joe Manchin wants to keep cashing corporate PAC checks.

Seung Min Kim

@seungminkim

3 years

Manchin responds to Sanders’ press conference earlier today:

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

My opponent has spent 30 years in Congress. His father was the Governor. His brother is the Mayor. We're always told young people need to get involved, that we need diverse leadership—until we ask for a seat at the table.

House Democrats launch PAC to protect incumbents from attacks from within

Progressive groups have been increasingly aggressive in targeting fellow Democrats.

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@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Looks like somebody balled out at Dicks Sporting Goods this weekend!🙄

Rep. Mark Green

@RepMarkGreen

2 years

I’m at the southern border in Arizona. On the hill behind me is a drug cartel scout eyeing the next opportunity to cross into the country. This is the reality of the #BidenBorderCrisis .

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@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Elon musk can find 40$ Billion behind his couch 🛋️🧐to buy twitter, pretty sure he can afford to pay a few billion more in taxes 💯

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Today’s verdict was the result of a murder, caught on camera, and the outcry of the entire world. It did not come because our justice system finally agrees that police must value Black lives. 1/2

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

The Pentagon's 2021 budget was 10x the size of the Department of Education's budget. We gave $660 billion more to corporate defense contractors than to teachers and schools.

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

@NoLieWithBTC

3 years

JUST IN: An arena in South Dakota is holding a “Dash for Cash” where teachers get on their knees and fight for one dollar bills that they can use for classroom supplies while spectators watch and cheer. (h/t @AnnieTodd96 )

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2 years

I used to think Nashville was a blue bastion in a red state. But that's not true. It is a blue bastion in a non-voting state. We can win this race y’all WE JUST NEED TO GET OUT AND VOTE 👏🏾👏🏾 #GOTV

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Mark Green + the GOP don't want people who look like me in Congress. They don't want people w/ my lived experience, my history, my struggle. Well, that's too damn bad. Because this 6 ft tall, openly gay, very pretty Black woman is the new face of TN-07. And she's here to stay.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Good morning, protect trans kids, say it back 🏳️‍⚧️

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3 years

This you Marsha?

Sen. Marsha Blackburn

@MarshaBlackburn

3 years

End government-funded crack pipes.

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3 years

Pretty cool. 🌈✊🏾

BuzzFeed Politics

@BuzzFeedPol

3 years

Odessa Kelly, 39, is taking on an incumbent Democrat in Tennessee. She would be the first openly gay Black woman elected to Congress.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

TN-07, what a journey it has been. 20 months ago, you trusted me enough to join me on this journey. And even though the outcome of this race wasn’t what we had hoped for, I'm proud of the work we’ve done and the movement we built. From the bottom of my heart: thank you. 🧵

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Odessa Kelly

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2 years

We can win this race if you’ll stand with me and RAGE against this machine…May you live your best life how you see fit (not anyone else). Power to the People✊🏾💯❤️

She’s a long shot for Congress — but is trying to make history, anyway

Odessa Kelly, who could become the first openly gay Black congresswoman, is running in Tennessee’s newly redrawn 7th District.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Tonight, my opponent @RepMarkGreen voted against marriage equality. I’m appalled, but not surprised. Mark Green built his career on intolerance and sowing division… That’s why I’m running against him, as a 6ft tall very pretty unapologetically Black and Proud GAY WOMAN. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾😘

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

This is embarrassing 🤦🏾‍♀️ I worked two jobs to pay for school, all while raising two kids, and I’m still paying off my loans - There’s nothing wrong with helping those who need it 👏🏾

Sen. Marsha Blackburn

@MarshaBlackburn

2 years

Canceling student loans is a gift to the rich and unfair to students who worked to pay for school.

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

BREAKING: In just 36 hours, we raised over $100,000 for this campaign for change! The support has been so humbling, and it’s all the folks in our district putting their trust in me that really inspires me. I'm so grateful for all the support. #TN05

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Let's compare small dollar donations vs. corporate PAC money next.

Nashville Scene

@NashvilleScene

3 years

Congressional race kicks into gear as Dems post six-figure fundraising quarters: Incumbent Jim Cooper raises $580K as challenger Odessa Kelly reports $302K.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

This is why I’m running for Congress. If you can’t swallow the truth given in this photo, then you can’t possibly defend our democracy. Sending all my prayers to Buffalo. Sending all my love to every Blk body on this earth. #Prayers #BuffaloStrong

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Mornin Good Ppl I appreciate the love, msgs, calls, popups. I just lost a congressional race due to White Supremacy, Gerrymandering, Racist (GOP), Undercover Racist BlueDog Dems, and Voter Suppression, not cus @repmarkgreen was better. So I need a couple days to process ✊🏾💯

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Last night, Jim Cooper voted to pass our largest defense budget ever—$768 BILLION. $24 billion MORE than the Pentagon even requested. There is no excuse for giving the Pentagon billions more than they even asked for when one single person in Tennessee needs food & shelter.

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Nah he tweakin

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

I am heartbroken about the deadly shootings today in Knoxville and Nashville. We lost Debbie Sisco, the local CWA 3808 President and her daughter, Marie, in the Nashville shooting today. Debbie was an integral force and everyone knew her commitment and kind heart. 💔

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

This day in history, May 22, 1990 - 31 years ago - Jim Cooper voted NO on the Americans with Disabilities Act, the cornerstone of civil rights for people with disabilities in this country.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

About damn time we stop honoring the first Grand Wizard of the KKK 🗑 Let's tear down the racist policies that institutionalize hate & oppression next.

Tennessean

@Tennessean

3 years

Nathan Bedford Forrest bust will now come down after receiving final vote of approval

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Jackson doesn't have clean water. Flint doesn't have clean water. West Baltimore doesn't have clean water. What else do these cities have in common?

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

From the hood to the hollers… I hope the race we are running here in TN-07 is making you proud. 💯 Power to the Ppl✊🏾❤️🇺🇸

Pod Save America

@PodSaveAmerica

2 years

“Elon ain’t ever gonna let me on one of them ships, so I may as well take care of Earth.” @OdessaKellyTN is a great candidate that we were lucky to have on last night in Nashville. Full Pod out now.

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Odessa Kelly

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3 years

You told people to storm the Capitol. Then they listened to you and did. Get outta here with this. I can’t wait to get to Washington and take on Ted Cruz’s agenda of division, greed, and straight up clownery. It’s time for fundamental change.

I just donated to Odessa Kelly's campaign launch!

Odessa Kelly just launched her campaign for Congress in Tennessee's 5th District and she needs your support! Chip in whatever you can to help Odessa raise $100k in 48 hours!

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Ted Cruz

@tedcruz

3 years

this is the angry, violent Left

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

You mean...Medicare for All? That bill you don't co-sponsor?

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Hey, that's me! ✊🏾

The First Major Progressive Challenger of 2022 Is Here

Odessa Kelly runs to unseat a Blue Dog Democrat in Tennessee, recruited by the same group behind Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

🚨NEW AD JUST DROPPED🚨 We're up against a far-right, anti-choice, homophobic Trumper who takes tons of dark, corporate cash to run his campaign — while we depend 100% on grassroots donors like you. Take a look and chip in to our people-powered movement:

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@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Seems like your ability to make bad decisions doesn't stop at the football field. It's the same reason you throwing interceptions hurt your whole team and not just you. 🧐🤔🤨

Jay Cutler

@JayHasTweets

3 years

Wear all the masks you want Stephen. Wear 3 for all I care. My kids won't, I'm cool with your decisions. Why can't that be ok?

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Someone told my hero @jemelehill that $28 ain't enough for a good meal at Taco Bell anymore due to inflation. I put that claim to the test and y'all are tripping. Yes, the cost of living is rising, but Fox News is way off base here. Now WHO'S HUNGRY? I can't eat all this alone!

Jemele Hill

@jemelehill

2 years

They lied to you. I go to Taco Bell every blue moon and order the same thing — Doritos Los Tacos supreme combo, nachos bell grande with extra meat and maybe an extra taco if I’m feeling right. I barely hit $20.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Name a more iconic duo.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

The House just passed a bill that would make it harder to overthrow an election. Mark Green voted against it. I wonder why? 🤔

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Today, the @TNGOP announced plans to carve up Nashville & erase the voices of Black & brown voters. Welcome to the new Jim Crow—where white supremacists try to destroy our democracy.

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@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

While you out there showing off your new Jumanji clothing line, I’ll just keep tending to the real needs and concerns of your constituents.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Whether this is blatant incompetence or purposeful deceit, the end result is the same: voter suppression. Good people: we need ALL OF YOU to go out and vote so we know how widespread this problem is. We cannot give up now. It's time to fight back. See you at the polls.

Kimberlee Kruesi

@kkruesi

2 years

Big --> NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Election officials said Tuesday that some Tennessee voters have cast ballots in the wrong congressional district in Nashville — a city that Republican lawmakers carved three ways during redistricting in hopes of flipping a Democratic seat.

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Odessa Kelly

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2 years

And that’s a wrap! Polls are officially closed. TN-07, from the bottom of my heart and with every bone in my body: Thank you. I love you all. Win or lose, we built something beautiful these last 20 months. Thank you for believing in us. Power to the people. ✊🏾

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Imagine lecturing people about fiscal responsibility when you paid $600 for hair and makeup and got this 🥴:

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Odessa Kelly

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3 years

I'm running for Congress as the first recruited @JusticeDems candidate for the '22 cycle. We have a long road ahead of us, but I know with your support we will win. Chip in any amount today to help us hire campaign staff and win.

Become a Founding Donor | Odessa Kelly for Congress

Chip in $10 now to help send Odessa to Congress to represent the people.

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Odessa Kelly

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3 years

13 years old with his hands in the air. Police out here killing babies.

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I'm running against a doctor who refused to prescribe birth control because he thought it was an abortion. We can beat him, but I need your help. Chip in so we can keep Mark Green the hell away from our bodies:

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Legalize. Expunge. Free them all. Any questions?

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Nashville, I am running for you. I'm running for the working-class people who get up every day and do everything they can to make this the "it" city.

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2 years

You are a complete and utter disgrace and I’m honored to be the person to dog walk your ass come Roevember. 💯✌🏾

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The same people losing their minds over Vanderbilt providing gender affirming care are also shrugging their shoulders as women face death from ectopic pregnancies because of the TN abortion ban. Miss me with the moral outrage. 😒

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Odessa Kelly

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If you don’t agree with abortions DON’T GET ONE. It is a woman’s right to choose what is best for her body. This will not stop people from getting abortions - it will only make them more dangerous and create unnecessary costs in a myriad of other places 😔 #mybodymychoice #Dobbs

The Associated Press

@AP

2 years

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade case, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion. Bans are expected in roughly half the states.

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I think it's hilarious when people call me radical. My opponent Mark Green believes that: 🤔Public healthcare keeps people from turning to God 🤔$7.25/hr is a living wage 🤔The 2020 election was a fraud I just want people to have housing and healthcare, and I'M the radical?!

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Odessa Kelly

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Pakistan is flooded. Puerto Rico is powerless. Jackson is without clean water. The climate crisis is here, and per usual, poor communities of color are paying the price. Incremental policy is a drop in the bucket of climate chaos. Our survival depends on radical climate action.

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I’ve organized and won for Nashville before — now I want to bring that fight to Congress.

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If your vote didn't matter, Republicans wouldn't be trying so damn hard to take it away from you.

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3 years

It is ONE YEAR from our primary election! Are y'all sick and tired of being sick and tired? I am. Help me be the voice our community deserves.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

As a working class candidate who isn't taking any corporate PAC $, I need grassroots support in Nashville and across the country to hire staff and get our message out to win this campaign. Chip in $5, $50, or whatever you can now to help us get there!

Become a Founding Donor | Odessa Kelly for Congress

Chip in $10 now to help send Odessa to Congress to represent the people.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

My @justicedems partner, @RanaForCongress ! 😭💛✊🏿

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Gerrymandering is white supremacy. This move to dilute the voice of Black & brown voters and destroy a progressive stronghold in TN is Jim Crow 2.0 The @TNGOP should be careful what they wish for b/c we will never stop fighting for the power we deserve to have in Congress.

Kimberlee Kruesi

@kkruesi

3 years

New from @JonathanMattise and me: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans plan to carve fast-growing Nashville into multiple congressional seats, House Speaker Cameron Sexton confirmed Monday. Our story:

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Odessa Kelly

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2 years

Contrary to what Mark Green thinks, being trans is not a "disease," nor is it an "evil" that should be "crushed." Trans people are worthy. Trans people are beautiful. Trans people are important. Trans people are Tennessee, too.

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This is what the @HouseBlueDogs have always been about—standing in the way of progress and derailing Democratic budgets.

Leigh Ann Caldwell

@LACaldwellDC

3 years

Nine House moderates have upped the stakes. In a new letter to @SpeakerPelosi they say their “will not consider” voting for the 3.5 tril budget framework until the bipartisan infra bill is signed into law. This is enough members to derail the process

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2 years

Will somebody come tax this man?

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Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bullshit. Power to the people! Blue for $8/month.

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Daunte Wright should be alive today.

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@OdessaKellyTN

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My opponent Jim Cooper will likely be voting in favor of DC Statehood today -- a common sense position he once voted against. Always the last person to do the right thing. #TN05

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

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TN is debating a bill that prevents the use of textbooks that tell the stories of LGBTQ people & issues. That means if we were to make history, my story won’t be told in textbooks. I'm running because kids like me deserve to see themselves empowered.

Odessa Kelly could be the next out member of Congress. She'll need to defeat a Democrat to do it. -...

She'll need to knock off conservative Democrat Rep. Jim Cooper, a longtime target of progressive groups.

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For my Country 🇺🇸

Rep. Mark Green

@RepMarkGreen

2 years

I’m at the southern border in Arizona. On the hill behind me is a drug cartel scout eyeing the next opportunity to cross into the country. This is the reality of the #BidenBorderCrisis .

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One thing for sure… you an absolute coward! You’ll go to Arizona to attempt to look tough where there’s no threat but scared as hell to face me (your real threat)!

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Odessa Kelly

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3 years

We refuse to let the @TNGOP get away with racist gerrymandering without us putting up a fight. We're at the TN Senate's hearing this morning to have our voices heard. They need to see the faces of the voters they're trying to silence.

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Odessa Kelly

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I'm an organizer and activist at heart. I know how hard it is to stand up against a corporation with well-funded war rooms designed to stop unionization efforts and make you believe your coworkers are your enemies. That's why I'm running for Congress. I got your back. ✊🏾

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

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Hey @RepMarkGreen how many ppl in the TN-07 could’ve used your help with prescription costs?

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

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Hey @RepMarkGreen how many ppl in the TN-07 could’ve used your help with keeping their local hospital (and place of employment) open?

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Odessa Kelly

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Billionaires like Elon Musk refuse to pay their fair share while the rest of us foot the bill. Oh, and btw: SpaceX donated BIG to my opponent Mark Green's campaign. So if you're wondering which one of us is going to stand up to Elon and the billionaire class, it's not him.

Working Families Party 🐺

@WorkingFamilies

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Elon Musk, who just bought Twitter for $44 billion, paid $0 in federal income taxes in 2018, and between 2014 and 2018 had a true tax rate of 3.27%.

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Hey @RepMarkGreen how many Burn Pit veterans in the TN-07 could’ve used your help?

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Odessa Kelly

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3 years

You did it sis! 💁🏾‍♀️✊🏾🙌🏾 This is what it looks like when we elect new leadership ready to go all the way for Black, brown and working class people. I can't wait to go this hard for Nashville in Congress. 💜

Cori Bush

@CoriBush

3 years

On Friday night, I came to the Capitol with my chair. I refused to accept that Congress could leave for vacation while 11 million people faced eviction. For 5 days, we’ve been out here, demanding that our government acts to save lives. Today, our movement moved mountains.

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Honored to be a part of the show! Thanks for having me @PodSaveAmerica , @TVietor08 , @danpfeiffer , @jonlovett , @jonfavs , & @jduffyrice 🙌🏾 Good ppl — click the link👇🏾and join our movement! We’re building a “new south” here in Tennessee!🔥😉

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This is one of the best shows we’ve done in years. ⁦ @OdessaKellyTN ⁩ and ⁦ @tequilamjohnson ⁩ are inspiring. ⁦ @jduffyrice ⁩ actually knows the law, and ⁦ @algore ⁩ talked climate and hilariously dominated us all in a 90s trivia game.

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Odessa Kelly

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Over $300,000 raised in just 3 months because y'all believe Tennessee deserves working class leadership in Congress. I'm running against corporate dollars and I am so thankful to everyone who has donated & volunteered so far. We're just getting started.

Stephen Elliott

@ElliottStephenB

3 years

Jim Cooper challenger Odessa Kelly announces she raised more than $300K in Q2, her first as a candidate. That's about twice what Cooper's main '20 challenger raised during the whole cycle. Kelly also added endorsements from Metro Councilmembers Toombs, Sledge, Welsch and Benedict

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

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Gender-affirming care is healthcare and healthcare is a human right.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Tune in for the first ever union-busting campaign from space.

Liz Shuler

@LizShuler

3 years

Tomorrow, @JeffBezos will blast off to space for 11 minutes. In that time, his wealth will grow by ~$1.7 million. Tomorrow, thousands of @amazon workers will complete 10 hour "megacycle" shifts. In 1 shift, they will earn 0.0001 of what @JeffBezos made in 10 minutes. #TaxTheRich

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

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I’m running to be the first openly gay Black woman elected to Congress. Ahead of Nashville Pride, let's talk about my opponent’s record on LGBTQ rights. He's been in Congress since I was 1, but only started "supporting" our right to get married in 2013.

Congressman Jim Cooper Now Favors Gay Marriage

Congressman Jim Cooper has a slippery record on gay rights. He co-sponsored the hate crimes law passed in 2009, and he backs employment nondiscrimination laws. In 2010, he voted to

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 The 3 most courageous Black women in Congress have officially endorsed our people-powered campaign! Thank you for being in our corner, @IlhanMN @AyannaPressley @CoriBush — I'm humbled by the support and grateful to be guided by your fearless leadership.✊🏾

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

If wages hadn't been suppressed over the past 40 years and instead kept pace with the increase in productivity, workers would be earning $10 more per hour. You deserve a raise.

Economic Policy Institute

@EconomicPolicy

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Between 1979 and 2017, 90% of U.S. workers experienced wage growth slower than the economywide average, while workers at the top and owners of capital reaped large rewards made possible by subpar wage growth for the bottom 90%.

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We're SO close to hitting our $100,000 goal! Chip in a few bucks to help us start hiring staff and getting out our message of progressive change and working class power.

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@OdessaKellyTN

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It takes a lot of nerve to insist that raising the minimum wage to $15/hour would be bad for Tennesseans when your net worth is $30 million.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Find me the West Virginians that are better off without paid family leave, child care, lower prescription drugs, affordable housing, & climate resiliency. Believe us when we say right-wing Democrats never gave a damn about anyone but themselves and their corporate donors.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar

3 years

"This is a no on this legislation" -- On Fox News Sunday, Manchin announces he won't vote for the Build Back Better bill. Game over.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Congrats @jasonbmartin ! Sending you all good vibes and energy as you do the noble work of ousting Bill Lee!

Jason B. Martin, MD

@jasonbmartin

2 years

We have won the Democratic Primary and are officially the Democratic Nominee to be Tennessee's next Governor. Tennessee voters, each and every one of you are responsible for this victory. Thank you!

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

The American with Disabilities Act was signed into law 31 years ago today, but we still have a long way to go to make accessibility equal in this country. Jim Cooper is the only member of Congress who voted NO on the ADA that is still in office—it's time we hold him accountable.

President Biden

@POTUS

3 years

Today marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — a landmark bill I proudly cosponsored in the Senate. While we celebrate the incredible progress we’ve made toward meeting the full aspirations of the ADA, we must recommit to the work that remains.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

The @GOP should be careful what they wish for. The progressive movement knows how to organize, and whether you’re urban, suburban or rural, we are coming with an agenda to unite the working class around public policies that work for all of us.

Tennessee Legislature Gives New Electoral Maps Final Approval

Nashville split into three congressional districts amid protests

www.nashvillescene.com

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

This you? 👀

Gov. Bill Lee

@GovBillLee

3 years

Juneteenth provides us with an opportunity to recount and remember that freedom has not always extended to every life in America. Today represents the promise of a free and just society that is guaranteed for every Tennessean.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Imagine randomly chkg ur phone just to see a msg “Vogue reached out & wants to interview you”. Now imagine the surprise on my face when I realized it was real 😲😳😝! Thank U @voguemagazine for allowing me to speak truth to power on your platform. 🥰🙌🏾✊🏾

Tennessee Congressional Candidate Odessa Kelly Wants to Stand Up For the South

“I think the Republicans that run our state legislature are racist and they are embarrassing, but that’s not the definition of Tennessee,” says Kelly. “Tennessee is full of fighters, full of people...

www.vogue.com

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

Meet Mr. Lottman 👋🏾 He came all the way from Cheatham County to our office in Nashville to say hi and pick up his lawn sign. 💙 Thanks for making the trek, Mr. L! We can’t wait to see the sign in your front yard 🥰

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Moving forward, Congress must provide direct aid that can't be held back from cruel CEO governors hellbent on keeping people in cycles of poverty. Shame on Bill Lee.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

On our way to codify Roe V. Wade into law 👀 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏿💨

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Yes, I was a Girl Scout...and the star wide receiver on the boys flag football team. Thanks, Dad. 🥺 💜

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

We still have a long way to go to achieve an America where the police treat us with dignity and respect, and are always held accountable when they don’t. Today is just a reminder of how far we still have to go. #breonna #daunte #rayshard #stephon #therest 2/2

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

Our voting rights are more important than the filibuster. It's just that simple.

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

I’m not your typical candidate. I'm a working class community organizer who's spent decades delivering change for my community. I don’t shy away from tough fights. I've got my game face on and I'm ready to win this. Let's get it done! 🙌🏾💯

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

I am SO proud to announce the endorsement of my union @SEIU / @SEIU_Tennessee ! I found my voice on the job - and in our community - through my union. Doesn't Nashville deserve some union power in Congress?

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

👋🏾

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

2 years

🚨NEW AD ALERT🚨 Mark Green supports a total abortion ban — no exceptions. Now, motherhood is a gift. But it's also a choice. And Mark doesn't get to decide for us. We spoke with three courageous TN women. Listen to their stories and chip in for choice:

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Odessa Kelly

@OdessaKellyTN

3 years

We need to pass the PRO Act and lift up working class people all across the country.

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