Latina scientist running for U.S. Congress to serve
#TX21
& oust Chip Roy. Fighting for data-driven policies that support *all* Texans. Let’s
#FlipChip
!
It’s OFFICIAL - today I filed to run as the Democratic candidate against Chip Roy to serve the needs of Texas’ 21st Congressional District!!!!!
This is what a scientist running for office looks like!!!!
Let’s do this Texas!!! 💪🏼✊🏼
As a furloughed scientist, I thought it worthwhile to use my PhD skills to look at evidence for the president’s claims of a national security crisis & whether his desire for a wall is an adequate justification for a government
#shutdown
that has cut off pay for 800,000 Americans.
In sum, there is NO EVIDENCE that there is a border crisis that requires building a wall. The number of immigrants coming into the US are decreasing, and they are not causing any upticks in crime. A wall is an unnecessary feature and would be a total waste of taxpayer money.
There is absolutely no evidence for (A). In fact, the opposite is supported – unauthorized immigration rates actually slowed down between 2010 and 2016, when it fell to its lowest level in decades (1). Overall, the population of unauthorized immigrants shrank by 13%...
What every American should be asking themselves right now is this: what is the evidence that our border is so unsafe that it constitutes a crisis and the need to
#BuildTheWall
? Evidence that would be needed to support such a claim are that...
In looking at the data for total apprehensions of illegal aliens across multiple years by our border patrol, these numbers have also declined (4). Because I’m a scientist and love data, I acquired the raw data and made you a graph so you could see the trends for yourself.
Studies on the subject have found no immigrant-crime link. NONE. This revelation comes from a study that attempted to correlate undocumented immigration and violent crime in all 50 states and DC using multiple data sources at the state level from 1990-2014.
For perspective, the current unemployment rate for people 16 years of age and over is 3.9% (3), greater than the number of illegal immigrants residing in our country. (Side bar: how is *this* not a national crisis?)
(7) “The Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Border Security” from the American Immigration Council. January 2017.
(8) “U.S. Border Patrol Fiscal Year Staffing Statistics (FY 1992 – FY 2017)” from the Stats and Summaries page of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Their robust analyses reveal the opposite relationship: increases in the undocumented immigrant population are generally associated with significantly *lower* rates of violence (5). Other studies reveal that illegal immigrants have *lower* conviction and arrest rates...
relative to native-born Americans in the U.S. In my home state of
#Texas
alone, a study of 2015 data found that the homicide rate for illegal immigrants was 16% *below* that of native-born Americans; for all criminal convictions,...
illegal and legal immigrants had criminal conviction rates 50% and 66% *below* that of native-born Americans, respectively (6). Together these findings undermine statements that undocumented immigrants are criminals and/or are bringing crime into the United States.
between 2007 and 2016 in the U.S. As of January 2015, there were an estimated 10.7 to 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States (1, 2). That’s 3.3% to 3.7% of the total U.S. population, which was 328,337,383 on this very day in 2015.
(A) there has been a dramatic increase in people crossing our border over time, (B) there is an increase in crime with an increase in immigration, and immigrants commit more crimes than those within our borders, and/or (C) current strategies for border security are ineffective.
So if you are concerned about keeping these numbers low, these observations suggest continuing to fund this agency and maintaining a steady number of agents on the ground may be an effective way to do so.
In looking at statistics from the U.S. Border and Customs Protection, two things are clear: an increase in funding (7) & an increase in staffing agents (8) over time is correlated with reduced rates of apprehension of illegal aliens. I made you more figures so you could see this.
Here are my sources:
(1) “Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2015” from the Office of Immigration Statistics, the US Department of Homeland Security
(2) “Facts on U.S. Immigrants, 2016” from the Pew Research Center
An alternative explanation is that there are fewer people crossing our border over time (which is supported by the aforementioned studies above). Regardless, these results do not support (C) and instead suggest that the border security strategies currently in place are effective.
(3) “Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey” from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US Department of Labor
(4) “U.S. Border Patrol Monthly Apprehensions (FY 2000 – FY 2017)” from the Stats and Summaries page of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(6) Nowrasteh, A (2018). “Criminal Immigrants in Texas: Illegal Immigrant Conviction and Arrest Rates for Homicide, Sex Crimes, Larceny, and Other Crimes." Immigration Research and Policy Brief No. 4, Cato Institute.
Proud scientist running for office for the first time! Can you retweet and tag your favorite scientist to let them know??
If elected, I’d become the first woman in history to hold a STEM PhD in Congress.
Let’s make it happen!!!!!
It’s OFFICIAL - today I filed to run as the Democratic candidate against Chip Roy to serve the needs of Texas’ 21st Congressional District!!!!!
This is what a scientist running for office looks like!!!!
Let’s do this Texas!!! 💪🏼✊🏼
Just had the best thing happen. I’m sitting across from a woman who said she just moved here to San Antonio. I asked if she knows who her U.S. rep is, & she scowled and said “Chip Roy, but I’m supporting Dr. Hook. I need to reach out to volunteer.” I said, you’re looking at her!!
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook - I’m a reproductive biologist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Lady on phone: Well good luck! Thank you for running against the worst person on the planet.
🌎
@packchick91
Hard to say. Images are one thing, but data and evidence are another. The onus should be on them to support their claims with evidence and on everyday citizens to question unsubstantiated stories and hearsay.
Me: Hi, My name is Dr. Kristin Hook, and I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: Frankly, you could be Frankenstein and if you’re running against that guy I’m gonna vote for you.”
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Yesterday, North East ISD voters in San Antonio rejected conservative candidates in all FIVE school board races in favor of pro-education candidates who will fight for students and teachers!!!
Let this be a lesson for Texans in 2024: when we organize, we WIN!!! 🩵
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook – I’m a reproductive biologist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Guy on phone: Oh, good! You should be a proctologist because he’s an a$$hole.
Me: Not a winning career choice with a last name like Hook, don’t you think?
Us: 🤣🤣
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook - I’m a reproductive biologist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Guy on phone: Horrible Chip Roy. When are people going to wake up? My daughter had a bad first pregnancy & had to have a hysterectomy before 30 so IVF gave us grandkids.
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Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook, and I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Lady on phone: Anybody running against Chip Roy is doing the Lord's work as far as I'm concerned. I would love to support your campaign!
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Me: Hi, My name is Dr. Kristin Hook, and I’m running for Congress against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: Thank you for doing that! I hate Chip Roy on a genetic level! And I used to be neighbors with him!
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Thanks
@ProjectLincoln
for the ad highlighting my opponent’s inability to govern! His words, not mine. 😉
It’s time to clean house Texas, let’s
#FlipChip
!
I have never been prouder to be a scientist than this year. We study this virus. We develop vaccines. We analyze the data. We take care of those who are sick.
We are the helpers.
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook - I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Guy on phone: Well, I hope you win. They won't talk policies because they don't have any policies. If you ask Chip or Cruz how they plan to fix the border, they won't have an answer.
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Our district is one of the *most* rapidly growing regions in Texas, and my opponent and his policies are living in the past.
As a trained scientist, I like and understand math and facts and am fully ready to lead
#TX21
into the future.
1.
@chiproytx
has never heard of energy storage.
2. Chip Roy is a climate denier.
3. Chip Roy puts climate profits over people.
4. Chip Roy wants to live in 1950.
5. Chop Roy is unfit for Congress.
6. Vote for
@Kristin_Hook
Rich coming from a guy who didn’t even live in our district his first four years in office & then had his buddies in the TX lege gerrymander our district to crap to protect his seat so he could choose his voters instead of the other way around.
Our district is ready to
#FlipChip
If you fix Dem candidates and primaries, and allow non citizens to vote… that is not “Democracy” at all.
That is a charade for tyrants and unelected statists in DC to gain power.
Hey y’all, I am the lone Texan Democrat running against Chip Roy.
I’m a scientist who spent the last 3 years as a public servant in our federal government, which my opponent is yet again trying to shutdown.
Please help me unseat this obstructionist by donating to our campaign!
Me: Hi, My name is Dr. Kristin Hook, and I’m running for Congress against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: Oh, well good! We need some help to get that knucklehead out of office.”
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When the federal government fails, states step in. Iowa sent the Iowa National Guard and State Troopers down to the border last year to stop this invasion.
Iowa stands with Texas.
🚨CAMPAIGN ENDORSEMENT ALERT!!
You Beto believe that
@BetoORourke
is ready to
#FlipChip
!!! Super proud to have earned his endorsement and to build on his work here in Central Texas with my campaign!! Together we are building the future that our home state of Texas deserves!!
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!!!
A sitting congressmember is advocating for ethnic cleansing!!!!!
Please help me send this horror show of a “representative” to an early retirement!!!
Tell you what - I do want to “ethnic cleanse” by deporting white progressive Democrats - with a special bonus for rich ones with an Ivy League degree. I really do not like “those people.”
I stepped up to run for Congress in
#TX21
because too much is at stake right now.
I left my job, my benefits, and I gave up stable housing to do this.
No, I am not kidding.
LOL about that. I was on a block walk this week & met a Republican who said he had a Chipster at his door who was VERY RUDE to him. He told me he will not be voting for Chip this year and that I can count on his vote. In fact, most Republicans I meet here are ready to
#FlipChip
!
My team will turn out the most R votes in Texas (Congressional) and it’s not particularly close.
Helping Cruz, Trump, and Congressional/HFC allies to have the majorities needed to pass bills like HR2.
Also need to win local races like Hays Co Sheriff, TxLege…
When I was in the 7th grade, I was suspended for saying the word ejaculate. Three years ago today, I said it at least 20x during my defense and earned my PhD! As a Latina from South Texas who does not come from privilege, I am SO proud to be the first in my family to do so!!!
I quit my job to run for office, & this is precisely why. I stepped up to challenge Chip bc he is a FAILURE of a public servant - failing to serve us unless you look like him, pray like him, or love like him.
I believe in a better future for Texas, one that works FOR ALL OF US.
Roy: We have 51.5 million people who are foreign born in the US. They have about 20-25 million kids. That puts that well over 20% of our population. It's the highest such number in the history of our country. People say, isn't that great? Is it?
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook - I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Guy on phone: I hate Chip Roy. Chip is a loud talker and moron - that's it. You're qualified where he is not. He'd cancel social security in a minute.
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LOL nice try. Had my opponent supported the bipartisan border deal earlier this year, we would have had the resources needed to expand immigration enforcement.
Texans know that immigrants crossing our border are seeking asylum and jobs, not victims. The race-baiting is tired.🥱
15,000 dead. Nearly half a million cases. How is it April 10th & we still do not have a federal plan for widespread testing & contact tracing in 🇺🇸 to manage this pandemic?! Many of us are doing our part & staying home. We deserve leaders who will do their part & step the fuck up
It may surprise no one to learn that as a scientist with a PhD in animal behavior, I keep the company of nerdy friends who like to host PowerPoint parties and drunken lectures. Lucky for you, I’m here to share my latest one that was a hit. I present to you:
As a Texan, I am troubled by the harms against my fellow Texans since
#RoeVWade
was undone.
As a scientist, I am troubled by politicians undermining & criminalizing medical experts.
I quit my job to run for Congress to fix this. Help me vote them out.
Never in a million years did I foresee that my passion for investigative sleuthing into animal sex lives as a biologist would position me to do so in the office of
@SenWarren
!!! I am so excited to work on government oversight with her team for the next year as a science fellow!!!
Hysterectomies of immigrant women without their consent or knowledge = forced sterilization = eugenics
Only by accident have we become aware of the human rights violations occurring at our border under this administration. It is unethical & inhumane.
I feel like I need to vomit
Whistleblower from ICE detention facility files complaint alleging "'jarring medical neglect' within the facility, including a refusal to test detainees for the novel coronavirus and an exorbitant rate of hysterectomies being performed on immigrant women."
Instead of attacking people who don’t have kids, we should be attacking policies in this country that are anti-family.
We need affordable & accessible childcare, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded public schools, and an economy that supports working families.
Me: Hi! My name is Dr. Kristin Hook & I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy!
Guy on phone: Chip Roy is an abomination. You have my support completely. You are the type of person we need. We need leaders who get that we are supposed to take care of each other.
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I start a brand new job as a public servant today - one that does not have an expiry date and that combines my scientific expertise with my love of evidence-based policy and oversight. I could not be more excited!!!!!! Let’s go 2022!!!!
Hey new followers, I’m Kristin! You probably saw my bio, but this is just a psa that when I’m not shade-tweeting to combat our collective demoralization, I tweet about science issues and the sex lives of animals. Hope you’re cool with that!
The reason that we knew
#HurricaneBeryl
is coming, where it will hit, and its severity?
@NOAA
- one of the agencies that
#Project2025
wants to dismantle.
Vote for Democrats this Nov so this right-wing nut-job plan is DOA, and we can continue to track hurricanes to stay safe.
If elected, not only would I oust an anti-science, government obstructionist in Congress, I’d also become the first woman with a STEM PhD to serve in our U.S. House of Representatives.
Help me achieve this important milestone by donating to my campaign:
.
@chiproytx
proclaimed, on the House floor, with a straight face, that green energy was destroying the American family.
#TX21
, vote for
@Kristin_Hook
in November—the only serious candidate in this race.
Me: Hi, I’m Dr. Kristin Hook and I’m a scientist running for Congress here in our district against Chip Roy.
Woman at the door: Ugh. My husband calls him Chip hemorrhoid…because he’s such a pain in the ass.
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I know someone who should be doing their “actual functional job.”
My opponent has spent 6 years in office and taken $1M in taxpayer dollars while delivering diddly squat for our district. That is why I am running to
#FlipChip
in
#TX21
!
Are you with me?
GOP Rep. Roy endorses Trump’s Project 2025 plan to take total control of government by installing MAGA loyalists: “We need to rip [the government] apart... We need to start from the ground up”
The majority of Texans favor public education, not these voucher scams.
This is a classic example of corrupt politicians serving their donors instead of the people they were elected to serve.
Our fight continues to root out the corruption and save our public schools in Texas.
The Texas legislature now has enough votes to pass School Choice.
Congratulations to all of tonight‘s winners.
Together, we will ensure the best future for our children.
👋 I’m a scientist who's spent the last decade of my life doing research. Everyone reading or watching the news lately has been exposed to more science & data than they could have ever imagined (or hoped for), AND THE TIME HAS COME TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT HOW SCIENCE IS DONE!
Me: Hi, I’m Dr. Kristin Hook and I’m a scientist running for Congress here in Texas against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: Who?
Me: Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: Oohhh Chip. I’m not going to say what he actually is, but that guy is not a good human being.
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Since the national tragedy yesterday, my opponent has solely focused on driving even more division between us.
Real leaders are a part of the solution, not the problem.
While we continue to analyze the failure to protect President Trump, one thing is certain: We have not scratched the surface of the depth of damage done by radical progressive Democrats to the competency, professionalism, & purpose of our most important security functions at
@PodSaveAmerica
@BarackObama
Imagine being this man and how difficult it must be to read the news every day, to observe the utter dumpster fire that is the current administration and its smoldering ash that for years has settled over our country
I’m a reproductive biologist who transitioned to public service in 2020.
Never in a million years did I imagine I’d be running for Congress with IVF as a kitchen table issue.
I gave up my job, benefits, & housing to oust my opponent.
He is dangerous for our district, state, & country.
Drastic times call for drastic measures!
For those of you feeling hopeless or anxious, I urge you to look up & get involved to help elect your local Dem candidates!
🤦🏻♀️ Tested positive this morning.
I wore an N95 as much as I could, but made a choice not to at certain events because of the importance of face time as a candidate. I’m canceling events this week until I recover.
Stay safe out there & please test to avoid getting others sick.
Chip Roy spends every minute of his day fear-mongering about immigrants & the urgency of the border crisis.
But the minute there’s a bipartisan deal to address it, he cries fowl.
He doesn’t care about solutions. He just wants something to campaign on.
Texans deserve better.
THREAD on the “War, Debt, and Open Borders” BILL: The bill is NOT well-intended. It is also not a border security bill. It is, however, a bill designed by Democrats to boost Biden against Trump by helping Dems blame Republicans for open borders… (1/x)
#SecureAmericaFirst
Did you know that Lauren Boebert has a formidable & badass opponent -
@trisha4colorado
?! We were introduced by a mutual friend & stayed up until 2am chatting about what it’s like to be candidates running against some real weirdos! Give her a follow & be inspired! Let’s WIN THIS!!
“Chip Roy is too extreme for our district, he’s too extreme for our state, and he’s too extreme for our country.”
No matter where you live, he’s your problem too.
Help us
#FlipChip
⤵️
This is my dad. He worked for the
#USPS
for 33 years. There are a lot of things I love about him, but my favorite thing is his handwritten letters that he has sent me nearly every week since I moved away to college. All tearjerkers, & I’ve saved every one. 💌📬
#SaveThePostOffice
In what world do we live in that a sitting member of Congress tweets that he is in favor of ETHNIC CLEANSING of fellow Americans, including many of his own constituents, & there are zero repercussions?!
This man is DANGEROUS for our district, for our state, and for our country.
Tell you what - I do want to “ethnic cleanse” by deporting white progressive Democrats - with a special bonus for rich ones with an Ivy League degree. I really do not like “those people.”
I FINALLY GOT PAID!!!!!
My first order of business was to donate to
@WCKitchen
for providing meals for so many people in need during the
#Shutdown
. Thank you for your true kindness and compassion
@chefjoseandres
and
#ChefsForFeds
!
Me: Hi, I’m Dr. Kristin Hook and I’m running for Congress here in Texas against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: I certainly hope as Texans we can rid ourselves of Chip Roy. He is a close runner up to Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick and Ken Paxton in my view.
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How my day is going —
Me: “Do you know who Chip Roy is?”
Guy on phone: “Yes I do.”
Me: “And what do you think of him?”
Guy on phone: “I would rather he didn’t exist.”
What is unconscionable is a lawmaker who advocates for breaking the law.
I am his challenger this election year & unlike him I’m actually from Texas, grew up two hours north of the border, & would actually work to solve this issue.
#FlipChip
This opinion is unconscionable and Texas should ignore it on behalf of the
@BPUnion
agents who will be put in a worse position by the opinion and the Biden administration’s policies.
I am BEYOND EXCITED to share with my Twitter fam that I have accepted a fellowship to work on public policy on Capitol Hill starting in September!!! We need evidence-based policy now more than ever, & I can't wait to put my science skills to work as a civil servant in Congress!!
Me: Hi, My name is Dr. Kristin Hook, and I’m a scientist running for Congress against Chip Roy.
Guy on phone: You mean you’re going to go against my favorite politician?….I hope you can hear the sarcasm in my voice.
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