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Alison’s dad 🩵—author, blogger, warrior for social media reform and common sense gun regulation.

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On the anniversary. #Melancholy
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and amplifying my message.
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In 2015, my 24-year-old daughter, Alison Parker, was shot and killed on live television. I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. I chose the latter. I’m running for Congress because Central and Southside Virginia need a fighter in Congress.
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and getting me to 40k today.
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and getting me to 60k.
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I am running for Congress in honor of my daughter, Alison, who was shot and killed on live television 7 years ago. We can build a better future for all Americans, and I am ready to lead on day one.
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me get to 50k today by retweeting and following.
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and helping me get to 60k?
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My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action. Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and getting me to 45k today!
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When I saw my representative spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously spreading the Big Lie, I knew I had to run. Today, I am running against Rep. Bob Good and I will defeat him this November.
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1/5 Today my daughter Alison would have turned 31. A week after celebrating her birthday 7 years ago, she was murdered. I’ve tried to honor her life through action and Andy’s Fight is the latest effort, but I want to share a different way her mom and I remember her.
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Today, I launched my campaign to take back Virginia’s 5th district. The response thus far has been overwhelming. With your help, I will flip Virginia’s 5th district blue.
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ALERT: I’m launching a new PAC, Andy’s Fight to combat both the plague of gun violence AND flow of online disinformation that incites it. We must win this fight, "the safety & social fabric of our society depend on it. Please watch and share.
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On this day 8 years ago. The joy that was Alison.
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I’m back there somewhere. #GoldenRetrievers
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She was beautiful inside and out. #ForAlison
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Rep. Bob Good wants to fire Dr. Fauci. I stand with Dr. Fauci, and voters will help me fire Bob Good this November.
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With your help, I will flip Virginia’s 5th blue, expanding our House majority:
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Rep. Bob Good wants you to forget he voted to overturn the 2020 election. I will never forget.
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As a father who lost his daughter to a shooting, I have felt the pain of the families that lost loved ones during the Parkland school shooting four years ago. Thoughts and prayers are not enough. I am now running for Congress to curb the gun violence epidemic once and for all.
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When I saw my Congressman spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously spreading the Big Lie, I knew I had to run. Today, I am running against Rep. Bob Good and I will defeat him this November.
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When I saw my opponent vote to decertify the election, while simultaneously promoting the Big Lie, I knew I had to run. My name is Andy Parker, and I am running to defeat insurrectionist Bob Good and bring civility back to Virginia.
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When my daughter was shot and killed on live TV, the video was spread by giant tech companies across the world, forcing me and my family to relive that moment every single day. I am running to make the internet safer for kids and families and make the economy fairer for everyone.
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Rep. Bob Good is calling the January 6th rioters "political prisoners." He is wrong. They are insurrectionists.
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The House majority runs through Virginia. When I defeat Rep. Bob Good, Kevin McCarthy will never be Speaker of the House.
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Over 90% of Americans support universal background checks for firearms, yet 90% of the GOP members of Congress continue to obstruct the passage of the Bipartisan Background Check Act.
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When I saw my representative spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously spreading the Big Lie, I knew I had to run. Today, I am running against Rep. Bob Good and I will defeat him this November.
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Residents of Virginia will not forget how every Republican, including Rep. Bob Good, voted against applying a $35 cap on monthly insulin payments.
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3/5 Barbara and I founded the For Alison Foundation to create opportunities for children in Southern Virginia to experience the arts. Many of the kids in our area would never get the chance to see live theatre, play in an orchestra, study ballet, or learn film- making.
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My name is Andy Parker. I’m a husband, a father, and an advocate for families. I know we can win in Virginia if we do it together. Can you chip in $5, $10, or $25 today to help us start strong?
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4/5 We give them that opportunity through For Alison. Our foundation isn’t big. It’s all volunteer, but boy do we make a difference. At the end of the day, making a difference is what it’s all about. We help fill the gaps.
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Virginia has learned its lesson. Unlike 2021, in 2022, you will see democrats elected up and down the ballot, and I will flip Virginia's 5th district blue.
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2/5 Alison was an incredible dancer, musician, and all around performer. She had a passion for the arts that was part of her being, and she loved encouraging kids that felt the same.
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Missing my happy Father’s Day call for the last six years.
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5/5 If you want to honor Alison, please support our worthy cause. She’d be proud of you for doing so. Thank you.
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Rep. Bob Good has spent the last two years aligning himself with Donald Trump. When I am in Congress, I will work to hold Donald Trump accountable for his actions.
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Overturning Citizens United is a priority of mine. We cannot allow Big Tech, Big Pharma, and Big Oil continue to have a presence in our political system.
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I know first hand the need for common sense gun control in America because my daughter was killed in a shooting just seven years ago. I am going to fight to pass gun reform when in Congress.
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Residents of Virginia have learned their lesson. 2022 will not be a repeat of 2021. We will elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
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Rep. Bob Good wants to impeach Joe Biden. I would rather remove Good from office.
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Rep. Bob Good's vote to decertify the election, along with his support for the insurrection should disqualify him from running again.
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Rep. Bob Good wrote a letter to Governor Youngkin asking him to remove all mask mandates in schools. Youngkin obliged. Now, school districts across the state are suing the Governor, and I stand with them 100%.
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Last year, Rep. Bob Good stood at a rally and proclaimed that the pandemic was "phony." This despicable language contributed to the deaths of thousands of residents of Virginia. Voters will not forget this rhetoric in November.
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Rep. Bob Good joined Matt Gaetz in boycotting the Capitol Hill Club after it mandated vaccinations. This type of behavior is beneath what a member of Congress should be doing.
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Voters will not forget how Bob Good joined dozens of other Republicans in voting against military aid to Ukraine.
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I am running against a proud member of the QAnon caucus in Congress. Rep. Bob Good is no better than Marjorie Taylor Greene, and others. I will defeat him this November.
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Donald Trump just announced his full and total endorsement of my opponent, Bob Good. Residents of Virginia deserve better than these insurrectionists. I am going to defeat Good this November.
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I am running for Congress in honor of my daughter, Alison, who was shot and killed on live television 7 years ago. We can build a better future for all Americans, and I am ready to lead on day one.
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When my daughter was shot and killed on national television, big tech kept the video up for millions to see worldwide. When I am in Congress, I will be big tech's worst nightmare.
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On this day 8 years ago. I’ve seen this photo many times. But I just now noticed the yellow butterfly resting on her notes. Over the years, I know that every time a yellowtail swallowtail butterfly appears, it’s Alison giving us a wink. This discovery is her latest one 🩵🩵🩵
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My opponent, Bob Good, is one of the worst members of Congress. Since entering office, he has parroted homophobia, bigotry, and racism. I am going to defeat Bob Good this November, and restore confidence in our Congressional representation.
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Rep. Bob Good wants to impeach Joe Biden. I would rather remove Good from office.
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Campaign update:
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Since my daughter was murdered seven years ago, I have dedicated my career to advocacy concerning big tech and gun safety. When in Congress, I will turn this advocacy into action.
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My name is Andy Parker, I am a proud Democrat, I am going to defeat Trump-supporter Rep. Bob Good and flip Virginia’s 5th district blue.
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Republican Bob Good voted NO to allow Medicare to negotiate Rx prices. This year, residents of Virginia will vote NO on Bob Good.
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Thank you @JamaalBowmanNY for showing the kind of outrage Congress needs. And also sticking it to the complete nut job Massie. #EnoughIsEnough
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We need more of this
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I'm so heartsick. Like a bad dream, this brings it all back to Alison's murder on 8/26/15. FUCK THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. FUCK THE NRA. YOU ASSHOLES HAVE BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS. #OrlandoShooting
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Rep. Bob Good stands with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Vladimir Putin. I stand with the American and Ukrainian people.
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The election is less than one year away. The time to work is now. Let’s keep the House blue in 2022.
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Bob Good was Donald Trump’s number one supporter in Congress. Now he is Matt Gaetz’s number one supporter. Virginia deserves so much better.
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Ten years ago today. Her WDBJ7 professional photo right after she joined the station. #ForAlison
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The path to Democrats keeping our majority in the House is clear. It starts right here in Virginia’s 5th district.
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When my daughter was shot and killed on live TV, the video was spread by giant tech companies across the world, forcing me and my family to relive that moment every single day. I am running to make the internet safer for kids and families and make the economy fairer for everyone.
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In Congress, Bob Good's best friends are Matt Gaetz, Paul Gosar, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. When I am in Congress, I will not speak with the QAnon caucus.
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If Rep. Bob Good is so committed to election integrity, why did he promote the Big Lie to destabilize our electoral processes?
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Liz Cheney is correct. There is a “Putin wing” of the GOP. And inhabiting that space is Rep. Bob Good.
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While the Republican Party is focused on banning books in schools, I am focused on taking assault weapons off of the streets. It is time to implement an assault weapons ban.
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When I saw my representative spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously spreading the Big Lie, I knew I had to run. Today, I am running against Rep. Bob Good and I will defeat him this November.
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I am thankful to have the opportunity to defeat an insurrectionist next year at the ballot box. Let's remove Bob Good, together.
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Republican Bob Good voted NO to allow Medicare to negotiate Rx prices. Next year, residents of Virginia will vote NO on Bob Good.
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Republican Bob Good voted NO on providing resources to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits This year, Virginians will vote NO on Bob Good.
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Rep. Bob Good is more focused on promoting homophobia than he is on the interests of everyday residents of Virginia.
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Trust me, after 2021, Virginia democrats are more energized than ever to defeat Republicans up and down the ballot this year. I am going to flip Virginia’s 5th, with your help.
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Bob Good cannot claim to support our children yet vote time and time again against common sense gun reform. I will defeat him this year.
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The reason Rep. Bob Good dislikes the January 6th Committee so much is because he is scared that he is a target of the investigation.
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I stand with the Ukrainian people and am praying for their safety. When I’m Congress, I will commit to holding Russia accountable for its actions.
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To this day, Rep. Bob Good wants to make it harder for you to exercise your right to vote. Unlike Rep. Good, when I am in Congress, I will fight to protect your right to vote.
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On January 6, 2021, Bob Good helped lead an insurrection against our country. I’m not going to let him get away with it.
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Rep. Bob Good was one of 16 members of Congress to vote against a bill that would have increased the number of visas for Afghan allies. Shame on him.
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Rep. Bob Good joined Matt Gaetz in boycotting the Capitol Hill Club after it mandated vaccinations. This type of behavior is beneath what a member of Congress should be doing.
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My name is Andy Parker, I am a proud Democrat running for Congress in Virginia, and when I win, I will be big tech’s worst nightmare.
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Rep. Bob Good spends his time with Moscow Madison Cawthorn and Marjorie Taylor Greene. I prefer to spend my time with the people of Virginia.
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I am going to make sure that voters never not forget how Bob Good allowed his staff members to attend the January 6th insurrection.
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Rep. Good recently co-sponsored a bill that would protect gun owners from insurance requirements for their firearms. This is simply irresponsible.
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Wow! Thank you to all my new followers for helping me get to 40k. I will never stop fighting until Virginia’s 5th district is under Democratic control, and with your help, we will make it happen this year. Help continue this momentum by sharing and following!
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I’m a type 1 diabetic. My opponent Bob Good voted against capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. Bob Good either doesn’t understand the burden insulin and testing supplies put on families, or he doesn’t care. Neither is acceptable, and I am going to beat him this November.
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The GOP has launched an all-out assault on reproductive freedom. When I am in Congress, I will support codifying Roe into law because I believe that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies.
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It was not easy, but House Democrats upheld the promise they made to the American people in the 2020 election and passed the Build Back Better Act. Bob Good voted no. Voters will not forget this.
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On November 8, 2022, voters will ensure democrats expand our democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
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When my daughter was shot and killed on national television, big tech kept the video up for millions to see worldwide. When I am in Congress, I will work to hold big tech accountable.
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Rep. Bob Good recently said Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson "detests the constitution." I think Judge Jackson is a fantastic pick, and will be a great Justice on the Court.
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Bob Good wants you to forget he voted to overturn the 2020 election. Residents of Virginia will never forget.
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My name is Andy Parker, I am a proud Democrat running in Virginia’s 5th district, and when I am in Congress, I will hold big tech accountable.
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Barbara, Booboo, Allie and I wish you all the best.
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Republicans don’t want you to know this, but Virginia’s 5th district is becoming bluer than ever. With your help, I will defeat Rep. Bob Good, and expand our majority in Congress.
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The Republican Party, including my opponent, does not believe that women should have reproductive freedom. When I am in Congress I will always fight for reproductive rights in America because I trust women to make their own health care decisions.
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When I’m in Congress, I will fight every day to ensure Virginians have access to affordable healthcare. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
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Something Republicans don’t want you to know, if I win my race, their path to retaking the House becomes VERY difficult.
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The Republican Party, including my opponent, does not believe that women should have reproductive freedom. When I am in Congress I will always fight for reproductive rights in America because I trust women to make their own health care decisions.
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