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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

@micheleforfl

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🐶🐱Mama.👶🏾Auntie+Godmama. 👯‍♀️Homegirl .💎Womanist. 📚Preacher. ✨Abolitionist. ⚖️Lawyer. 💫A Real One.🔺Delta Girl.👩🏾‍⚖️FL State Rep

St Petersburg, FL

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Joined April 2016

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

1 year

They cannot ban us and they cannot silence us. But we gon’ be alright. Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed HB 1069, the Don't Say Gay Expansion bill. This bill will harm students, teachers, and parents in FL. The fight continues. See my closing argument here 👇🏾

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Good morning y’all. Ralph Yarl. A 16 year old Black baby boy was shot because he went to the wrong door (as he attempted to pick up his siblings). He was shot in the head and again as he bled out on the ground. His shooter- a white man- is free. So many things I can say but…

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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FYI- The Speaker cut the WIFI network. They are trying to silence us. We won’t be silenced.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My name is Michele Rayner. For the past two years, I was Ron DeSantis' biggest nightmare in the Florida legislature. Now, I am running to be the first openly queer Black woman in Congress. Help me amplify my message by retweeting and following today.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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🗣Repeat after me: Florida’s 9000+ teacher shortage is a policy decision and it’s the result of Republican leadership in our state.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Now, Matthew. We went to college together and had several classes together. I don’t think it’s wise for you to comment on anyone’s intelligence. You know, the whole glass houses thing.

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How many of the women rallying against overturning Roe are over-educated, under-loved millennials who sadly return from protests to a lonely microwave dinner with their cats, and no bumble matches?

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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If Ron DeSantis could win a fair election, he wouldn’t need to rig our maps and build an election police force to silence & intimidate Black voters. RT and like if you agree.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My name is Michele Rayner. For the past two years, I was called Ron DeSantis' biggest nightmare in the Florida legislature. Now, I am running to be the first openly queer Black woman in Congress. Help me amplify my message by retweeting, following, and getting me to 35k today.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My name is Michele Rayner. For the past two years, I was called Ron DeSantis' biggest nightmare in the Florida legislature. Now, I am running to be the first openly queer Black woman in Congress. Help me amplify my message by retweeting, following, and getting me to 30k today.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I will not let Florida voters forget about how their Republican members of Congress voted against capping monthly insulin payments.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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In 2020, I made history as the first openly queer Black woman in the Florida legislature. In 2022, I will make history again as the first openly queer Black woman in Congress too.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Some people have said I should wait my turn to run for this seat. But women of color have been told that for far too long. I’m not waiting — it’s time for change. RT to help make my campaign go viral.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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🚨BREAKING: The people have spoken and I am now officially the Democratic Nominee in Florida’s 62nd State House District race! I’m humbled and proud, but most of all I’m ready to make history again this November by bringing the people’s voice back to FL's halls of power.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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So. Are we going to finally address that it was NOT @GovRonDeSantis who got Florida through the pandemic? It was our local city + county governments who had the political will and leadership to make hard decisions and put people first.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Y’all. It just hit me. I’m the first openly Black queer women ever elected in Florida-at any level. Our team was led by a Black woman. It was anchored by women and women of color. We won because we defined ourselves for ourselves. Brb- I’m crying now.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

1 year

“Organizers of the New College of Florida graduating Class of 2023 student-led "Commencement On Our Terms" have announced civil rights leader Maya Wiley as the keynote speaker at the alternative graduation event on Thursday, May 18.”

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Civil rights leader to deliver keynote at New College alternative graduation

The professor will celebrate graduates at a private student-led commencement this week.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

I made history when I was the first Black Queer woman elected to the Florida legislature. Now I’m ready to make history in Congress. Could you RT this to help us get to 800 new followers by the end of the day so we can make it possible?

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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In the Florida Legislature, I was called Ron DeSantis' biggest nightmare. In Congress, I will be Kevin McCarthy's biggest nightmare.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

No matter what Florida Republicans try to do, they should know that we will win in November.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

No, this isn’t from 1955. This is from an hour ago. At the Governor’s press conference. A Black man dared to refuse to leave until he met with the governor. From my understanding he wasn’t disrespectful. But you know Ronnie can’t handle criticism of any kind. SMDH.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

I just….They can’t even spell “Brandon” correctly. Jesus the Christ. This is Florida 2022 due to harmful, unchecked rhetoric. If there is no STRONG condemnation by my fellow electeds- then you’ve told me all I need to know. This cannot stand.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I know what it's like to fight fascism. I spent two years in the Florida Legislature fighting Ron DeSantis every single day. I will bring this fight to Congress.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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This is from today. TODAY. I’ve been trying to find the words. I have none. Just anger. @GovRonDeSantis when are you going to condemn and make clear that hate and anti-semitism will not be tolerated. But you won’t do that because these people are your base.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Nope. 1. Glad you're finally accepting Jan. 6 = insurrection 2. We are elected members of the Florida House. I serve the people of Florida - ALL of them. We have a right to be on the chamber floor. And I will continue to use my voice for good. To protect our democracy.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I meant what I said to our LGBTQ babies: You are seen. You are loved. You are perfect. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Grateful for my friends and accomplices, @FentriceForFL , @RepDotieJoseph and @repmccurdy for affirming that message.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Happening Now in the Florida House. Who’s House…The People’s House.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Ron DeSantis has now signaled his support for permitless carry in Florida. This is unconstitutional. I will fight to make sure that never becomes law in our State.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My name is Michele Rayner and in November, I will make history as the first openly queer Black woman in Congress.

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We can codify Roe v. Wade into law right now if the Senate voted to pass the Women's Health Protection Act.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My wife @BiancaGoolsby joined me today as I prepare to vote down the #DontSayGay bill and I am grateful to have her support. And yes, I’m happy were gay.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Our babies are watching. Even in the Florida House. Two pages walked up to me and thanked me. Thanked me for standing up for them. I’m not here for anyone but them. #ProtectOurBabies #SayGay

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I’m watching Harry and Meghan, I was a stan before-but now-A SUPER STAN. Telling your story in your own words is powerful. If people wanted to be portrayed in a well, they should’ve behaved better.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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After a long heartbreaking but hopeful day- we are headed back with an empty truck. We gave supplies to 3 different sites. At 2 of the 3 sites- I was the only elected they’ve seen and made it before orgs. Y’all we are really all we got. I’ll share more later. #hurricaineIan

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Let’s be clear: DeSantis’s election police force is selective with who it chooses to arrest & send to jail. Black voters are being dragged through the streets while residents of Republican-leaning retirement communities are given civics classes & are getting off scot-free.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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🚨BREAKING: Tampa Bay Times just released an article on the 29 Tampa Bay residents arrested in the Jan. 6th Insurrection — my opponent being one of them. Is this *really* a candidate that will represent the people of this district and move us forward? I don’t think so.

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Holding each other in prayer right now. They can eliminate Black representation in Congress by passing the Governor's redistricting maps, but we're not going anywhere.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

While Floridians are losing rights as we speak, Republicans are deleting their abortion stances from their social media and websites. They know their extremist “pro-life” views are unpopular, that’s why they're hiding them. Pass it on.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Florida Republicans are intimidated by my candidacy. That's why they tried so hard to gerrymander my seat. I stood up to them on the House floor, and I will stand up to them in Congress.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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As a state legislator, I stood up against conversion therapy policies when they were introduced in the Florida legislature. In Congress, I will work to pass comprehensive anti-discrimination policies anti-LGBTQ+ policies, and completely ban conversion therapy.

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@Christy2371 The post literally says “gratitude that he’s still alive” So…🤷🏾‍♀️

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Florida’s 13th district is a must win for Democrats this year. Otherwise, Republicans will take back the House. I won’t let it happen.

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I am still in awe of last night. Vice President Harris gathered LGBTQ+ leaders to her private residence for a celebration of all we have achieved, and her recommitment to the fight we have right in ahead of us. The attacks in Florida are not a secret. Speaking with the Vice…

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

This is from @GovRonDeSantis spokesperson. @ChristinaPushaw . It was a post and delete. All I’m saying- no one could work FOR ME and tweet this. Whew…it’s the “whataboutism” for me.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Hi, it's Michele Rayner. I’m running against a Republican who is *currently* in jail for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th. He’s a danger to our democracy and clearly unfit to run our state. Can you get me to 40K followers so that there's no chance in hell that he wins?

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Republicans are extremely intimidated by my candidacy. That's why they are trying to gerrymander my race. I won't let them win. I will become the first openly queer Black woman to serve in Congress.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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52 Days until @CharlieCrist is elected. I’m making the case. Ya’ll this is not a fool’s errand. Real leadership in the gov’s mansion is almost here. We can do this. Reason 1 to vote for Crist: Will hold insurance companies accountable + tackle rising home insurance premiums.

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I've sent a letter to @GovRonDeSantis and Dr. Scott Rivkees, the @HealthyFla State Surgeon General asking for DAILY Covid-19 reporting and for the reinstatement of a publicly accessible dashboard with daily reporting of numbers. Transparency is critical.

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For the next 53 days I will be sharing: 1) The urgency of the now to elect @CharlieCrist + @KarlaforFlorida . 2) The urgency of the now to hold 42 Dems in the Fl House. 3) The urgency of the now to hold the Dems in the Fl Senate and elect @eunicortiz + @janellesofia + @joyforfl .

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@Kate_Kelly_Esq Listen!! I stay having to get these non-profits and movement orgs together!! A whole fool!! 🫠🫠

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Not my brother in Christ….🤣🤣🤣🤣 Max- log off 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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MAGA folks in my comments saying we shouldn’t elect people with bad credit… My brother in Christ, you literally voted for a President who had multiple companies go bankrupt.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I spent this morning volunteering to escort patients at a health center that provides reproductive health care, including abortions. All people should be allowed to receive healthcare without intimidation and harassment.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

3 years

Thankful to the leadership of Commissioner @nikkifried . Partisanship in this situation is unacceptable. We should’ve *been* figured this out. Let’s get to work and have all hands on deck.

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This environmental crisis at #PineyPoint was deemed “critical” to @GovRonDeSantis ’ @FLDEPNews in July, October, & December. I requested a public emergency briefing of the full Cabinet. No response from @GovRonDeSantis .

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Chrissy…tread lightly. I don’t play about MY WIFE. You can find me in the chamber if you would like to further to discuss. Stop playing with me.

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Go to kickboxing, have a margarita 🤡

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“I actually have a policy of no longer crying in Tallahassee,” said Florida Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby. “I will cry when I go home.” I violated that rule yesterday. I’m not ok and won’t be for awhile. Literally just trying to exist. #Sinediewatch

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LGBTQ lawmaker to GOP: 'I’m literally trying to exist'

The American Civil Liberties Union is tracking nearly 470 anti-LGBTQ bills in 16 states, most with Republican-controlled legislatures.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Every time I get open this app- Ronald Dion Desantis is being AWFUL. Y’all we will NEVER KNOW peace as long as this man occupies the governor’s mansion. Y’all. Please. @CharlieCrist is the real deal. He cares. He’s working hard everyday to make Fl what we all know it can be.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My candidacy is not just about keeping Florida's 13th blue, it is about turning out voters to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in Florida.

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I would’ve preferred if you kept Dr. King’s name out of your mouth.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the principles of liberty codified in the Declaration of Independence. We honor him today for his tireless efforts on behalf of freedom.

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In November, Floridians will help us defeat Marco Rubio, defeat Ron DeSantis, and I will keep Florida’s 13th district blue.

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He was 13. He was a baby. But y’all want to talk to me about HB1. Indict the entire system.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

When folks say they’ve given up on Florida- I don’t have the luxury to do that. I’m a Black, Queer, Woman who is LEANING all the way in. I sit in a chamber where folks debate my personhood. If I’m not giving up- neither can anyone else. Let’s meet them at the ballot box. #LFG

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Sometimes I think about how people would deny me and my wife the happiness we've built together, and I get really, really sad.

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In 2020, I made history as the first openly queer Black woman of the Florida legislature. In 2022, I will make history again as the first openly queer Black woman in Congress.

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This past week in the Florida House, Repubicans passed THREE horrific anti-LGBTQ bill cruely targeting our transgendered and non-binary folx. For people who talk so much about God—I used my debate to remind them who God is and how much they love our transgender and non-binary…

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🚨🚨EVERYONE should be talking about this. “Florida's Republican governor has prepared plans that would expand his own executive power while simultaneously weakening institutions that challenge him.”

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The DeSantis Drafts: Records reveal Ron DeSantis' plans to strengthen his grip on state government

Florida's Republican governor has prepared plans that would expand his own executive power while simultaneously weakening institutions that challenge him

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I am so proud to know and stand with my sister Rep. @AngieNixon . If you don’t watch anything else today- watch this.

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. @AngieNixon through your tears, pain & anger… you spoke for all of us! #EnoughIsEnough

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We have to keep fighting.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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This line of questioning by Marsha Blackburn is wildly inappropriate. WILDLY INAPPROPRIATE.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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In the Florida Legislature, I stood up to Ron DeSantis every single day. In Congress, I will stand up against Kevin McCarthy and his Republican colleagues.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My statement on the reprehensible comments by Rep. Webster Barnaby. He must be sanctioned immediately.

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Hi, i’m Michele Rayner. I’m the Democratic Nominee in FL’s #HD -62 race. I’m here, I’m queer, and I refuse to let DeSantis’ hateful agenda takeover Florida for 4 more years. Can you retweet this to help me get to 40K followers so we can finally defeat hate in our state?

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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When Florida Republicans passed Don't Say Gay, I fought against it. I am running for Congress to ensure Congressional Republicans never have the opportunity to pass the same.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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As an attorney I fought against civil rights violations. As a legislator, I fought against draconian policies like Don't Say Gay. As a member of Congress, I will fight to build an America that we all believe in.

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Shout out to every OVERqualified woman who second guesses herself and meanwhile mediocre men have all the audacity. It’s exhausting here.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Is anyone else tired of DeSantis fighting made-up issues like CRT and families going to drag brunches while there’s a long list of issues that desperately need to be addressed? 🤚🏾 Aka the housing crisis, climate crisis, & teacher shortage crisis…and this is just the short list.

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2 years

What my wife’s purse said 🙂 @BiancaGoolsby

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@PeterSchorschFL @RepValDemings @marcorubio Let’s not do this. You are better than this. “Angry Black woman” trope. How do you want her to respond? With a smile on her face? A soft voice…come on, Peter.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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All of this!!!!

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS BILL: "Why are we doing this (restricting vote-by-mail and drop-boxes)? We found ZERO cases of voter fraud. So what’s the problem we’re trying to fix? Oh, here’s the problem— @FlaDems cast 600,000 more vote-by-mail ballots in Florida." 🗳- @CarlosGSmith

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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NBD- just hanging with our next LT. Gov @KarlaforFlorida at the West Central Labor Union Labor Day Picnic. Grateful for her and @CharlieCrist ’s leadership. #LFG

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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🚨BREAKING🚨 Judge John Cooper has ruled that Florida’s 15 week abortion ban is unconstitutional, in that it violates the privacy clause of Fl.constitution. The injunction will not be effective until he writes his order. Big win but we must keep fighting!

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@joncoopertweets Elizabeth Warren or Hillary Clinton.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Chrissy, this trope is tired and lacks originality. It’s clear you you don’t like LGBTQ people- just say that. But no matter how you feel- we are here. We’ve been here. And we aren’t going anywhere.

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If you’re against the Anti-Grooming Bill, you are probably a groomer or at least you don’t denounce the grooming of 4-8 year old children. Silence is complicity. This is how it works, Democrats, and I didn’t make the rules.

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Just two kids from St. Pete, trying to do good. Grateful for @CharlieCrist ’s leadership and friendship.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Governor DeSantis signed the Congressional redistricting maps today which he pushed through the legislative process, or lack thereof in Florida’s case. For a Governor who makes a show of signing his oppressive bills, his office made no notice of today’s events.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

The way these Republican men speak to Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson…whew. I admire her restraint, her brilliance, and her ability to remain still laugh. She is the epitome of Black Girl Magic. ❤️

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Florida's 13th district is one of the most competitive seats in the country, and I am running against one of Donald Trump's closest allies. With your help, I will win this seat, and ensure Kevin McCarthy never becomes Speaker of the House.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Unlike many Florida Republicans, I support expanding the child tax credit for millions of families. We can and will do so much better.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Thank you @AriMelber for having me on @TheBeatWithAri tonight to talk about the harmful 'Don't Say Gay' bill moving through the Florida legislature. And to my LGBTQ+ community watching, you are loved as you are. I will keep fighting and using my platform to advance equality.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I'm headed to the WH to witness history. I'm going to watch the FIRST Black woman sworn into the Supreme Court. Living history right now. And it’s just the start. Get ready #FL13 I'm grateful to have been invited by the President @POTUS . #KBJ #KBJConfirmed # #SCOTUS

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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My only tip for folks running office: If it ain’t rooted in service and love for the people…🗣WE DON’T WANT IT. There is too much at stake to run for personal gain or ego. Our lives are in the line. Public servants must be fueled by love and service.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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I am honored to have been invited by @POTUS and @FLOTUS to the Respect for Marriage Act bill signing. I declined due to the special session because I’m fighting like hell for Floridians to have affordable, available and accountable property insurance.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Good morning, y’all. Yesterday, the Florida House Republicans (because the House Democrats voted them down) passed THREE horrific anti- LGBTQ bills. I will be posting a video, later, to break down what happened. But for now- here’s my statement 👇🏾 There are no words that can…

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

#SayGayAnyway

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

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Three things just happened at once from the FL Supreme Court: 1. Abortion will be on the ballot this November. 2. The 15-week abortion ban was upheld, which… 3. Triggers the 6-week abortion ban in 30 days And this is why we MUST VOTE this November.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

🧵 As we are talking about the #DontSayGay bill- pls be mindful that this bill is extremely harmful to Black+Brown kids who stand at the intersection of race + identity. There is a level of privilege my wife+ I have bc we are grown. There is level of privilege white folks have.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

🧵 Today has been a day. It was a dark day in our state. Today, in the Florida House we passed bills eliminating the history of Black, Brown and indigenous people, anti-LGBTQ bills, and creating new criminal offenses- just to name a few. 1/3

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

3 years

I’m blown away. This house passed a resolution to denounce democratic socialism- a political association which, I thought, was allowed under the 1st amendment. We have real problems in Florida and this resolution is not an answer to any of them.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Today marks the six-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting. This was the biggest attack on the LGBTQ community - an act of hatred and bigotry. Today, we honor those who were taken from us. We must keep fighting for common sense gun reform. Let's honor them with action.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

3 years

Here are my comments at today’s presser re: HB1. Darkness will not win. I was proud to stand with @ShevrinJones , @nikkifried , @AngieNixon , @AnnaForFlorida , @RepBobbyDuBose , @repmccurdy , @loriberman , @VicTorres_FL and @DanDaley .

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

3 years

May the peace of God be with George Floyd’s family. Black Lives Will Always Matter.

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Michele Rayner (She/They/Tired)

2 years

Wow. @GovRonDeSantis wasted no time. None at all. Also he can’t seem to thank @POTUS for this budget surplus. So I will. Thank you, PRESIDENT Joe Biden!

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