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Diana DeGette

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Congresswoman for CO’s 1st District. Lifelong Denverite. Proud mom. Running to expand abortion access, environmental justice and opportunity in our community.

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2 years
I’m proud to be from a state that defends a woman’s right to choose. Colorado will continue to stand strong and protect our reproductive freedom.
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15 years ago tonight, right here in Denver, Democrats came together from across the nation to nominate a historic presidential candidate, Barack Obama. That night was electric and the progress we've made since has been inspiring.
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2 years
We will not be silent. We will continue fighting. We will prevail. #BansOffOurBodies #ReproductiveRights
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2 years
There is no legitimate reason for anyone to own a weapon of war. I’m pushing for a ban on assault weapons to ensure that machines designed exclusively to cause harm aren’t available on our streets.
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2 years
I love to see Colorado leading the way thanks to the great work of @colorlatina @CobaltAdvocates @SenadoraJulie @RepMegFroe @Dlesgar . Now let's protect these rights across the country. The House passed #WHPA , time for the Senate to do the same #RHEA4CO #copolitics
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3 years
Dropped off some snacks to our essential grocery workers. I stand with you @UFCW_7 members! Please remember, do not cross their picket.
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Diana DeGette
4 years
I am proud to endorse @Hickenlooper for Senate. We have the votes in the House to pass important legislation but the bills stall in the Republican-controlled Senate. It's time to end McConnell's reign as Majority Leader and send Cory Gardner packing!
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2 years
An alum of East High School in Denver, Hattie McDaniel would go on to become the first African American to win an Oscar. #BlackHistoryMonth
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I’ve introduced legislation that would ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines — the tools used in so many mass shootings across the U.S. It’s time to get these weapons of war off our streets.
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Diana DeGette
2 years
Congratulations to @YadiraCaraveo and @pettersen4co for being the Democratic nominees for their Districts. I'm excited to add two Democratic women to our Colorado Congressional delegation when you both win in November. Give them both a follow! #copolitics #CO8 #CO7
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2 years
Control of the U.S. House of Representatives may be decided right here in Colorado. Brittany in #CO07 and Yadira in #CO08 need our support to win and maintain our pro-choice majority.  Find them here and give them a follow. ⬇️ @Pettersen4CO   @YadiraCaraveo #ColoradoPolitics
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Diana DeGette
3 years
No matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope you cherish this time with family and take the holidays as a time to come together and recharge for the year ahead. Happy holidays from my family to yours!
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I'm a stage 4 cancer survivor and the Affordable Care Act saved my life. This #WorldCancerDay I'm grateful to still be here, and calling on Congress to pass #BuildBackBetter or equivalent, so millions of Americans don't lose their health care at the end of the year.
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2 years
We must call abortion bans what they are: A government mandate to deny women the health care they need.
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Diana DeGette
4 years
Thank you to the voters of Congressional District one for entrusting me with another term. I feel confident that we will have a mandate in the House to work on important issues like climate change, access to health care and increasing the minimum wage #copolitics
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Diana DeGette
4 years
I don't take this responsibility lightly. I am honored to be selected by @SpeakerPelosi as an impeachment manager.
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4 years
NEWS: Pelosi names impeachment managers: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Lead Manager Rep. Diana DeGette Rep. David Cicilline Rep. Joaquin Castro Rep. Eric Swalwell Rep. Ted Lieu Rep. Stacey Plaskett Rep. Joe Neguse Rep. Madeleine Dean
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I refuse to allow my granddaughter to grow up in a world where she will have fewer rights than her mother and grandmother. I promise to continue fighting for a world where every woman has access to the full range of healthcare, including abortion. >>
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Diana DeGette
3 years
Care workers are the fastest growing workforce in the country. To move our country forward and #BuildBackBetter , we must invest in the #careeconomy and care workers. Care workers, most of whom are women of color, do crucial life-saving work. #CareIsEssential
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Diana DeGette
2 years
I received a nice congratulations message from @NealforCD1 . I look forward to working with him and all other Democrats as we work for victory for our communities and Country in November  #Denver #VoteBlueIn2022
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4 years
Today I cast by ballot for @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris @Hickenlooper and Democrats up and down the ballot. Make a plan and #DropItOffCO
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Diana DeGette
2 years
In one of the TIGHTEST races in the country, @YadiraCaraveo WON! This health care hero showed that, when we stand up for working families, we can win. Congrats Yadira!
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Diana DeGette
8 years
#Hillorado has the best staff in the country! So proud to work with @emmyruiz and her team at @HillaryforCO !
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Devotion that Hillary is talking about is what makes me so damn proud to be a tiny part of this campaign. #debate
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Diana DeGette
2 years
I’m stepping up as the Democratic leader of the House Energy and Commerce’s subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security. This position will give me even more opportunities to help reduce America’s emissions and take on the climate crisis.
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Diana DeGette
8 years
Last night we watched Hillary stand up for us. Wednesday you can see her in Pueblo!
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Diana DeGette
8 years
Has @realDonaldTrump said anything at all tonight about moving our country forward? #ImWithHer , #StrongerTogether , @HillaryforCO
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Diana DeGette
3 years
I look forward to hosting @KamalaHarris in Colorado to show her around our top-of-the-line space industry!
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Diana DeGette
1 year
I wrote this law to protect patients accessing reproductive health care. It was upheld by the Supreme Court, but anti-abortion activists are challenging it again. They continue trying to take our rights — but we’re going to ensure they’re unsuccessful. .
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Diana DeGette
4 years
A little snow doesn't stop the @JoeBiden Soul of the Nation Bus in Colorado. Also, thanks to @RosenbergsBagel at Stanley Marketplace for the takeout lunch! Remember, turn in those ballots! #DropItOffCO @SoulofTheNationCO
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Diana DeGette
3 years
Congratulations to my friend and our new Secretary of the Interior @DebHaalandNM .
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Diana DeGette
10 months
If you haven’t already, now’s the time to start gearing up for 2024. This election will determine if we’re going to building on the progress we’ve made or if we’re going to go back to division and chaos. Let’s go.
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Diana DeGette
2 years
In Colorado, our elections are safe and secure. That’s why Coloradans have come together to re-elect @JenaGriswold . She’s going to continue her work to strengthen our democracy.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
I have enjoyed working with and getting to know @pettersen4co . From her leadership on mental health to her staunch advocacy for women and families, she has proven herself to be an advocate for our values who gets results. And we need more pro-choice women in Congress!
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3 years
It is an honor to receive a joint endorsement from three leaders I admire: @DeGette5280 , @JoeNeguse & @JasonCrowCO . Please join them in helping us keep #CO07 blue: #COPolitics
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Diana DeGette
7 months
The Senate has spent weeks working on an immigration package and now Trump is trying to kill this bill. Why? He doesn’t want to actually address our immigration system, he just wants a campaign issue he can run on.
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10 months
YES! The American people have spoken again — this time in Ohio. Voters there have enshrined their reproductive rights into law!
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Diana DeGette
4 years
It's easy. I condemn White Supremacy. I #pledge to stand against those like @realDonaldTrump who refuse to do so.
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Diana DeGette
1 year
Tonight’s vote in Ohio is a win for democracy & reproductive rights. The GOP attempted to make it harder for citizens to enshrine new provisions into the Ohio constitution — including on reproductive rights — and they lost. This is a big step. Now we fight to win there in Nov!
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8 months
Tonight, we welcome in 2024! ✨ Let’s make it the year we keep the Senate, re-elect Joe Biden and take back the House!
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Diana DeGette
2 years
On what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I’m recommitting myself to the fight for reproductive rights.  Everyone should have the freedom to make their own health care decisions — and that must include abortion care.
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Diana DeGette
1 year
Coloradans know the impact that smothering wildfire smoke has on our community so our hearts go out to those on the East Coast dealing with it now.  The climate crisis is here. It’s affecting all of our communities. And we must do everything we can to address it.
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Diana DeGette
2 years
As we celebrate Easter today, let us also remember that the Easter egg emerged from Ukrainian tradition as a symbol of peace and goodwill. Happy #Easter to all who celebrate and may peace reign victorious. >>
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Diana DeGette
2 years
Coloradans have seen their energy bills skyrocket — and it’s a huge burden on hard working families. I’m pushing to expand federal assistance to help those struggling to make ends meet and keep the heat on this winter.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
Grocery workers are planning to strike tomorrow. I urge you to join me in not crossing their picket line. Stand with @UFCW_7
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3 years
Here's a list of all the King Soopers stores in the Denver metro area that could be impacted by tomorrow's strike: via @matthew_bloom
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Diana DeGette
2 years
At this point, even the Groundhog Day jokes are starting to feel repetitive.
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Diana DeGette
8 years
Sharing a stage with @idinamenzel , @NancyPelosi and women of the House - what a moment! #DemsInPhilly @DemConvention
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Diana DeGette
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Thank you Indivisible Denver and Indivisible Front Range Resistance for having me for the Indivisible Town Hall tonight!!!
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7 months
Looking at the data makes it clear: Climate change is here and we must address it. So, Congress should be full of climate champions working to address this crisis. Unfortunately, that’s not the case right now. But, come Election Day, we can change that.
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3 years
We've added paid family and medical leave back into the #BuildBackBetterAct . RT if you agree that the US shouldn't be the ONLY industrialized nation in the world that doesn’t guarantee paid leave for workers.
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Diana DeGette
8 months
We’ve just marked the anniversary of Jan. 6th — a dark day in American history.  Thankfully, the insurrectionists failed that day. And we’re going to make sure they’re never successful.
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2 years
If you fight to restrict the American people’s right to vote, you’re on the wrong side of history.  I will never stop fighting to defend our democracy.
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Diana DeGette
1 year
Republican attacks on DEI initiatives are a shameful attempt to divide us. But we won’t back down from this truth: Diversity is America’s strength.
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Diana DeGette
4 years
Black History is living history, and it should be taught beyond the month of February »
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1 year
The heatwave pummeling the Southwestern U.S. is another sign that the climate crisis is here.  There can be no more delays. We need to do everything we can to address this existential threat.
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With an incredible group of volunteers and @MartinOMalley to support @FaithWinterCO in Northglenn today!
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Diana DeGette
9 months
House GOP passed a budget that would slash 30% across the board to almost every government agency — leaving vital programs devastated. Thankfully, Senate Democrats stopped this bill from becoming law. We need a fully Democratic Congress that will once again invest in America.
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Diana DeGette
2 years
With @McCluskieforCO , @MonicaDuran24 , @ImanforColorado , @rep_boesenecker , @BriannaForCO , @replindsay & Rep. Jennifer Bacon leading Colorado House Dems, we're going to see progress on some of the most pressing issues facing our state. I look forward to cheering on their good work!
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Diana DeGette
2 years
Jessica Watkins went from Lafayette, CO, to Stanford to study geological and environmental sciences. From there, she became the first Black woman to spend extended time aboard the ISS and has spent more time in space than any other Black woman. #BlackHistoryMonth
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7 months
Great news: We got word last week that the US economy continues to grow and a record number of jobs are being created — all while inflation is coming down.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
Remember to turn in your ballot by Tuesday at 7p. It's easy, just drop it in your closest drop box:
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Diana DeGette
4 years
I had a great time yesterday at the Juneteenth Parade. Special thanks to Congressman Joe Neguse and everyone who supported the parade.
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2 years
We're giving it everything we've got in the home stretch! Glad to join @SenadoraJulie and @SerenaForCO this morning to get out the vote!
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2 years
Gun violence has plagued our communities for far too long. I’m fighting to crack down on gun violence, end mass shootings, and save lives.
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3 years
Couldn't agree with you more @JoeNeguse
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3 years
Best way to end Infrastructure Week? Just voted for the biggest infrastructure bill in our country’s modern history!
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Diana DeGette
5 years
What a great evening with my friends from @NARALColorado . Thank you for all you do for reproductive rights. I'm proud to support you and fight for you every day.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
We are mourning the loss today of 10 lives lost too soon Denny Strong, 20 Neven Stanisic, 23 Rikki Olds, 25 Tralona Bartkowiak, 49 Suzanne Fountain, 59 Teri Leiker, 51 Eric Talley, 51 Kevin Mahoney, 61 Lynn Murray, 62 Jody Waters, 65 #BoulderStrong
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Diana DeGette
2 years
Environmental justice means leaving no one behind and moving forward together. It’s means that when we tackle the climate crisis and clean up pollution, all of our communities grow stronger.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
I've always stood with Planned Parenthood, but especially now as reproductive rights face their gravest threat in a generation. Thank you @PPact for your endorsement and all the work you do to protect access to essential health care. Proud to be with you in this fight.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
I am so incredibly proud of Dr. Rebecca Cohen and the work that she and other Colorado doctors are doing to provide services to women in need.
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Dr. Rebecca Cohen, the medical director of the family planning clinic in Colorado, said the clinic has never seen an influx like this. "We are seeing patients who are traumatized when they arrive." @CBSNews
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Diana DeGette
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Wonderful to see so many Young Democrats come out on a chilly evening. And congratulations to Denver Young Dems Legislator of the Year @SenadoraJulie
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Diana DeGette
5 years
Michael Hancock has the record of achievement needed to tackle the challenges Denver faces. Mayor Hancock has earned my vote and endorsement. @HancockforDen #Denver
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Diana DeGette
8 months
Republicans and Democrats struck a deal to fund the government. Now, the far-right is in open revolt. Some have even floated removing the new Speaker and throwing us back into the chaos of the fall. This behavior would be unimaginable if they were actually focused on governing.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
The people of Colorado stand with women everywhere seeking reproductive justice. The House passed the Women's Health Protection Act and now the Senate must #WomensMarch #WHPA
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Diana DeGette
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The #WomensHealthProtectionAct just passed through the House! If enacted, this bill will make challenges to Roe v. Wade -- like ones we've seen in Texas and Mississippi -- illegal at the federal level. Now, we need the Senate to act.
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Diana DeGette
3 years
In the Jewish faith, today is a day to remember and honor our duty to care for the natural world. Happy Tu BiShvat to all who celebrate!
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Frontline healthcare workers deserve more than just our gratitude. They deserve fair wages and safe working conditions. I am proud to stand in solidarity with @SEIU105 and Kaiser healthcare workers. #UnionStrong
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Diana DeGette
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Big News: The #ColoradoWildernessAct just passed out of committee! On to the House Floor as we work to protect more than half a million acres of Colorado Wilderness. #copolitics
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Diana DeGette
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I’m thrilled that Dianne Primavera is @jaredpolis ’s choice for Lieutenant Governor. It’s so important that we have women in these positions. Dianne is a true leader whose accomplishments will serve our state well. @ltgov4co
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4 years
Congratulations to former governor, now Senator @Hickenlooper , who was sworn in on Sunday. I am so excited to have you representing Colorado in the Senate!
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I am honored that Speaker Pelosi named me an impeachment manager in the work to hold Trump accountable. It's important, for the sake of our democracy and the future health of our nation, that he be held fully responsible for his crimes »
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2 years
I'm glad to see so many people in #Denver keeping activated and energized at the Womxn's March. We have a month to go. Let's do this!
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Colorado Dems in the State Senate have strong leadership that's going to move our state forward. Excited to see what @SteveFenberg , @domoreno , @ColemanforCO , @SenRobRodriguez , @SenadoraJulie , & @SenJanetBuckner accomplish for communities across Colorado this term.
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3 years
I am proud that Colorado and Denver have so many passionate abortion rights activists who stood together this past weekend.
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Diana DeGette
10 months
The new Speaker is an extremist.  Anti-choice. Anti-LGBTQ. Anti-gun safety measures. A climate denier who’s pushed for cuts to Social Security and Medicaid… The list goes on, but one thing is clear: His views don’t reflect our values.
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2 years
I am honored that the people of Colorado's 1st Congressional District have entrusted me to serve them for another term. I will fight to make our economy work for everyone, protect our environment, and ensure a woman's right to choose.
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The Republican disfunction in the House reminds me of when Nancy Pelosi was Speaker. She always had the votes and prioritized what was best for Americans. Under her leadership, we passed some of the most consequential bills in American history. A stark contrast to today…
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Mike Johnson has an extreme record. He’s repeatedly pushed to cut Social Security and Medicaid. House Republicans unanimously elevated to him Speaker of the House. Keep that in mind when Congressional Republican ask for your vote in 2024.
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Diana DeGette
2 years
The Denver Dems have such amazing energy and volunteers! Honored to have nominated @jamesreyes as our next chair. And thank you to outgoing Chair Marc Kamin for your years of service and friendship #DenverDems #copolitics
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Diana DeGette
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I’m thrilled to endorse @StephanyForCO in Colorado’s 5th! Looking forward to serving with you in Congress.
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Diana DeGette
8 years
"I prepared to be President, and I think its a good thing" #debatenight #ImWithHer
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Diana DeGette
8 months
From Speaker fights to Santos to near shutdowns, 2023 in Congress under the Republican majority can be summed up in one word: Chaos.  In 2024, let’s reject this chaos and elect leaders who will move us forward and focus on the issues our nation is facing.
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2 years
Wow. This is why we need @Pettersen4CO to win. Our democracy is at stake.
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SCOOP: Erik Aadland, the GOP candidate for swingy #CO07 , said at an event in June that "we have an illegitimate government in power" but “I don’t always use this kind of language on the campaign trail ... because it’s not an issue that wins us this race.”
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The Republicans running for president are extremists. They’ve committed to pardoning Trump, enacting a national abortion ban, and slashing vital programs. We can’t afford to have any of them win the White House.
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WOW. More great news about our thriving economy. 👇👇👇
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The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs in January, kicking off 2024 with a bang. The jobless rate is under 4% for the 24th month in a row.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Ignore the polls. Ignore the ups and downs. If we put in the work, we will win. Yesterday’s results prove that. Let’s get to work and win in 2024!
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Diana DeGette
10 months
House GOP leaders keep announcing plans for government funding bills, only to have the rug pulled out from under them by other Republicans who tank the bills. It's time to get real. They need to fund the government & get back to work on the challenges facing America.
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