We did it, New Jersey!
Public Question
#1
to legalize adult-use marijuana passed overwhelmingly tonight, a huge step forward for racial and social justice and our economy. Thank you to
@NJCAN2020
and all the advocates for standing on the right side of history.
Thereโs been some discussion about
@JoeBiden
โs Catholic faith recently. I want to take a minute and relate a story from early 2013, when I served under President
@BarackObama
and Vice President Biden as Ambassador to Germany.
Though it hasnโt been easy, we have made history tonight. The people of this great state have asked us to continue the progress we have made across the past four years.
Just got off the phone with
@KamalaHarris
. I told her I will do everything I can to support her campaign for president.
We all must come together to defeat Donald Trump this November. Our democracy depends on it.
I know first-hand how seriously
@JoeBiden
takes his faith, and how that faith has guided his lifetime of public service.
I canโt wait to have that type of leadership in the White House.
Fastest-growing economy in the world.
15 million new jobs.
Wages up, costs going down, and inflation cooling.
Student debt relief for nearly five million Americans.
Thank you,
@JoeBiden
.
.
@JoeBiden
has delivered FDR-level progress for the American people โ including creating over 15 million new jobs (eight times more than the last three Republican presidents combined).
He is our nominee for President and Iโm going to do everything I can to ensure he beats Trump.
We scrambled and found an English-speaking priest to say mass in a hotel room. The VP, members of his family, and a few colleagues attended.
It was an experience Iโll never forget. I was particularly struck how prayerful & reverential the Vice President remained throughout mass.
It was a simple request: could I help him find a Catholic priest in Munich to say mass for him and his family? (This was just an ordinary Sunday, mind you, one that most Catholics are all too quick to skip, especially if traveling.)
Of course, I told him weโd find one.
Repeal of
#NetNeutrality
complete and utter nonsense. I've tasked my team with exploring every possible option & giving me concrete recommendations to fight back on behalf of NJ consumers the moment we take office Jan 16.
Polls are closed, New Jersey! I want to thank everyone who came out and made their voices heard in this election, and all of the volunteers who put in the long hours to get folks to the polls. Together, we will keep moving New Jersey forward.
.
@CongressmanJVD
has chosen his political career over our Constitution. Despite knowing full well that the President has abused the powers of his office, he's now willing to enable Donald Trump just to try to salvage his own election.
I am truly honored to nominate Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal to the position of Attorney General. If confirmed, he will be the first Sikh-American Attorney General in American history. Thank you, Gurbir, for accepting the call to serve NJ.
After seeing Chancellor Merkel, I rode with
@JoeBiden
from Berlin to Munich. It was then I thanked him for being so generous with his time and efforts.
He responded, โPhil, I only have one request in return.โ
The Vice President agreed to come to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference, the biggest annual security conference in the world, and to see Chancellor Merkel in Berlin, in addition to countless smaller asks (he helped us in every conceivable way, and never said no).
.
@Tim_Walz
is the dad who knows every aisle of Home Depot. The football coach who wonโt let any player fall behind. And the governor who ensures no child goes hungry at school.
Heโs a standup guy. I canโt wait for America to get to know him as our next Vice President.
Disgusted by reported vandalism of African-American churches across Morristown. These cowardly acts will not shake our faith. They will renew our determination to come together as one NJ. -PM
This is it, folks. Everything weโve been working for comes down to today. Reproductive rights, affordable health care, quality education โ itโs all on the line. Weโve come too far to turn back now. So get out there and VOTE!
Congratulations to Senator-elect
@GDouglasJones
on a truly inspiring victory tonight! Let this be a reminder to Democrats across the county: we can compete everywhere when we stand for our shared American values. Now, together, letโs take back the Senate & House in 2018.
President
@BarackObama
knows thereโs too much at stake to sit on the sidelines this election. Early in-person voting started this weekend, so get to the polls, New Jersey!
#GOTV
Congratulations to
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
on their historic victory. We elected a President who will lead with moral courage, personal conviction, and facts. It is no exaggeration to say that changing the way our country approaches this ongoing pandemic will save lives.
Congressman Van Drew has long voted against core Democratic values. Betraying our party by siding with Donald Trump is the final straw, as grassroots activists, local party leaders in his district, and I have made clear in recent weeks.
Incredibly honored to kick off the Irish Americans for Harris-Walz national organizing call tonight.
The Irish American story is one of perseverance, faith, joy, and hope โ values that
@KamalaHarris
and
@Tim_Walz
share and will bring with them to the White House. ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ชโ๏ธ
.
@CoryBooker
has been a tireless voice for justice and opportunity and tonight the people of New Jersey overwhelmingly stood by him, just like heโs always been there for us. Congratulations Senator Booker!
.
@JoeBiden
โs selection of
@KamalaHarris
is a watershed moment in American politics that reflects how far our society has come. She is the exact right person to step into this crucial leadership role at one of the most challenging times in our nationโs history.
To everyone who made tonight possible, thank you all so much! Most importantly, I thank my family, and the four most important things that Tammy and I have ever accomplished -- Josh, Emma, Charlie, and Sam Murphy.
This party switch is cynical and desperate, and I am confident that a Democrat who shares the values and priorities of our Democratic Party will hold this seat.
Congrats to Georgiaโs next U.S. Senator,
@ReverendWarnock
, on his historic win! Reverend Warnock has committed his life to serving his community. Heโll bring moral leadership to the Senate and will represent the people of Georgia with integrity.
Weโre proud to be the first state to incorporate climate change education in our K through 12 classrooms so our students will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the future.
By requiring firearms safety training, banning military-style weapons, and holding the gun industry accountable, weโll build a safer New Jersey for every community.
Yesterday, we announced a monumental step forward toward legalizing adult-use marijuana. This will truly make our state stronger and fairer for everyone.
Today,
@GovMurphy
and legislative leaders announced an adult-use marijuana agreement:
โข Legal for New Jerseyans 21 and older
โข Expedited expungement process for individuals convicted of low-level marijuana offenses
โข Promotes industry diversity and community reinvestment
Cory Booker ran toward the toughest problems and has fought to build a more just and fair nation for everyone, from his days on the Newark City Council, as mayor, and as a U.S. Senator. He'll make an amazing President.
.
@DouglasEmhoff
is a Jersey guy โ grew up in Old Bridge, went to Cedar Ridge High School, and attended Temple Shalom in Aberdeen.
Heโs going to show the world what it means to be a supportive spouse as our nationโs First Gentleman. ๐บ๐ธ
.
@KamalaHarris
has been an outstanding VP and has what it takes to be an even better President.
Sheโs a former prosecutor who will draw a sharp contrast against Trump. She has my full support as our presidential nominee and I urge all Democrats to unite behind her candidacy.
.
@JoeBiden
just demonstrated again why we all must rally around him and make him our next President. His humanity, empathy and sincere desire to heal the deep wounds in our country are the exact qualities we need in a leader. This is what a President should be. Now itโs up to us.
.
@realDonaldTrump
and the Republican Congress slammed NJ taxpayers by eliminating SALT. Today, weโre fighting back - the towns of Fair Lawn, Park Ridge, and Paramus will allow taxpayers to pay their taxes as charitable donations, preserving the deduction
My friend
@CoryBooker
just powerfully laid out the incredibly high stakes of this election, and heโs absolutely right: together, we will rise
#DemConvention
New Jersey has the opportunity to keep moving forward โ to ensure the future of our state is for everyone, not just the wealthy and well connected.
@BernieSanders
helped us make that clear this evening. New Jersey, we must get to the polls and continue our progress.
Iโm thrilled to endorse
@JoeBiden
and look forward to supporting him to be our next president. Joe has the experience, the compassion and the optimism we need to restore the soul of our nation.
.
@JoeBiden
has a bold, aggressive plan to address the climate change crisis. President Trump wonโt even acknowledge the crisis. The difference could not be any more clear.
#Debates2020
Congrats to Florida for passing Amendment 2 to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour! We did the same here in New Jersey and it's resulted in higher earnings, greater workforce stability, and a stronger economy for all.
#RaiseTheWage
#Yeson2
@MinimumWageBiz
.
@CoryBooker
has spent his entire career running toward big challenges others had given up on, and taking on the tough fights to lift up those most in need of help.
Join the campaign by texting JOIN to 40203
It takes courage to turn grief into action, but thatโs exactly what
@Fred_Guttenberg
did after his daughter, Jaime, was killed in Parkland. Weโre honored he'll join us this Friday in Bloomfield to call for increased gun safety in New Jersey. Join us:
Jack Ciattarelli made clear to voters that he would roll back the LGBTQ+ curriculum in New Jerseyโs schools. We will always support our LGBTQ+ community and work toward a more inclusive New Jersey.
Congrats to
@ossoff
on his monumental win! Jon ran on passing $2,000 stimulus checks for working Americans and rooting out corruption so government can work for the people โ not powerful special interests. Heโll fight hard for relief for families that need it the most.
Congrats to
@GavinNewsom
on defeating the recall election yesterday. We need leaders who stand up to Trumpism โ excited to keep working together to move our country forward.
Congratulations
@AndyKimNJ
! Andy and his team ran an incredible race, highlighting issues like affordable health care access that are so important to the people of
#NJ03
. He will be an excellent representative.
The
@AP
just made our victory official. Iโm ready to get to work serving my home district and represent
#NJ03
with integrity and civility in Washington.
I used to joke about this tax bill being written on the back of a cocktail napkin - it looks like I wasn't far off. This process is almost as much of a disgrace as the bill itself.
#GOPTaxScam
.
@JohnFetterman
has always been a fighter for the middle class โ and now he will get a chance to take that energy to the U.S. Senate!
Congrats on a historic win in one of the toughest races in the nation. John set an example on how to win in a difficult environment.
Proud of
@CoryBooker
โs performance tonight at the
#DemDebate
. Heโs spent his entire career running toward big challenges others have given up on, and taking on tough fights to lift up those most in need.
President Trumpโs firing without explanation of remainder of HIV/AIDS Council another slap in the face to our
#LGBTQ
family & friends. Real leadership means inclusivity, respect, and dignity.
New Jerseyans deserve to live free from the threat of senseless gun violence. Thatโs why
@SheilaOliverNJ
and I have worked hard to enact some of the strongest gun laws in the nation.
In New Jersey, we listen to science, not politics. Thatโs why weโre taking crucial steps, like putting more electric vehicles on the roads and banning offshore drilling, to protect our state for future generations to enjoy.
New Jersey, thank you for putting your faith in me these past four years and at the polls today. But the jobโs not done yet. I need you on my team as we look to November โ join us!
Teachers had our backs during the entire pandemic. Now, we plan to have theirs by providing record investments in our schools as they educate the next generation of leaders.
Mental health care is health care. Thatโs why, two years ago today, I signed legislation that treats insurance coverage of mental health services the same as any other medical service. We must break the stigma around mental health.
Tammy & I send our deepest congratulations and love to our dear friend Jon Bon Jovi on his induction into
@RockHall
! His music has been a soundtrack for so many of our lives. NJ makes, Cleveland takes. Congratulations, Jon!
North Bergen native
@MelissaFumero
is a Golden Globe-winning actress known for her starring role as Amy Santiago on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This
#HispanicHeritageMonth
, weโre proud to see her on our TV screens and wish her continued success.
TOMORROW:
@JoeBiden
will hold a virtual roundtable on responding to the COVID crisis with governors, including
@gretchenwhitmer
of Michigan,
@PhilMurphyNJ
of New Jersey, and
@NedLamont
of Connecticut.
Tune into our platforms Thursday, May 14 at 3:30 PM ET to watch!
Leadership is about rising to meet the moment and putting the countryโs interest ahead of your own. Honored to lead the New Jersey delegation tonight in the
@DemConvention
roll call to formally nominate
@JoeBiden
as our Democratic nominee for President.
#DemConvention
We reinstated a millionaires tax to invest in our middle- and working-class families. When the wealthy pay their fair share, we put everything from education to health care within reach of everyone.