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State Representative for KS-25. It's pronounced Ree Shoe. Rui Xu for Kansas, Brad Harris - Treasurer | he/his | #ksleg

Westwood, KS
Joined March 2018
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Rui Xu
2 years
As the ONLY Asian-American member of the Kansas Legislature, I think it’s super important to keep this type of representation going. I proudly represent my district but I feel like I represent the entire AAPI community as well. Can you help me out?
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Rui Xu
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Thinking about the quote where Mahomes says he doesn’t talk to Butker all season
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4 years
Am I the only one who feels like people aren’t properly calibrated to how bad COVID is right now? Like, legitimately hospitals are getting overrun again. Please, please try to live like we did back in March again. Run through Tiger King again if you have to
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Hi Elizabeth Warren just endorsed me #ksleg
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Elizabeth Warren
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I’m proud to endorse @RuiXuKS for re-election. Rui will stand up for the vulnerable, push for just environmental policies to fight climate change, and serve as the progressive fighter Kansans deserve.
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This is racist, not a funny joke, and doesn’t make sense anyways? It’s like the bad tweet trifecta
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Gov. Mike Huckabee
3 years
I’ve decided to “identify” as Chinese. Coke will like me, Delta will agree with my “values” and I’ll probably get shoes from Nike & tickets to @MLB games. Ain’t America great?
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We named our daughter Astra because we love this state so much. Despite its issues, the people are good. The state is indeed the personification of its motto - Ad astra per aspera. To the stars with difficulty. I just woke her up and gave her the biggest goddamn hug of my life.
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They 100% brought in a member on oxygen just to vote for a veto override on an obviously gerrymandered map, yes #ksleg
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Liz Meitl
2 years
House Rep Houser in attendance at Fed and State cmte for the 1st time all session, despite being sick and on oxygen. My guess? He was coerced into coming to work so he could help override the Gov's veto of the Ad Astra map. The R's are the party of empathy, for sure. #ksleg
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Kansas City being one of the 4 quarterfinal cities, alongside LA, Miami, and Boston is incredible. We’re in a legit Moment, y’all.
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4 years
THREAD: It is my sincere honor to wholeheartedly endorse @ewarren for President.
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In 1989, I was born in Switzerland because my parents were pursuing their PhDs there and got pregnant. Because I had an older sister and China’s One Child Policy, that meant that they couldn’t go home to their friends and family and reasonably have a career.
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SB55 (anti-trans athletics bill) passes 76-43. This is the cruelest and most hateful piece of legislation in my time in Topeka. Shame on everyone that voted yes #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Heyoooooooo
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Elizabeth Warren
4 years
Kansas deserves progressive fighters—and that’s exactly who @RuiXuKS is. I’m proud to support his re-election to the Kansas House. Rui will stand up for the vulnerable, fight climate change, and make sure Kansas never returns to the days of Sam Brownback.
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Y’all, genuinely I’m pretty shook right now. We got done with the PBS show at 8:00, it was a good time. I decide to grab a bite to eat and a drink at a sports bar that’s near the motel just to see what the area’s like #ksleg
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Rui Xu
2 years
the thing about wonton killings is that you have to be careful where you dumpling the bodies
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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸
2 years
Preaching from a Bible verse, Lauren Boebert got stumped by the meaning of “wanton killing” and pronounced “wanton” like wonton, the Chinese dumpling: “I don’t know what a [wonton] killing is. I’m going to have to look that one up, but it sounds interesting.” #WontonKilling
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This one is titled “kansas af”
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3 years
I just received this from the city of Russell. Again, I can’t speak highly enough of the town… the incident was obviously unfortunate, but it’s provided an opportunity to open up a conversation with a town I previously had no relationship with. #ksleg
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Per very little aspera, Astra Niccota Xu was born yesterday at 6:32 AM. She's a little nugget at 18 inches long and 5lbs 6oz, but she's almost got enough hair to pull off the signature Xu Swoop. Mama and baby are both doing great!
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Rui Xu
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Obviously not trying to explain this away, but there is clearly a selection bias of the type of fan who is going to an NFL football game during a pandemic and how they feel about BLM
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Complex Sports
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Chiefs fans started booing while the Texans and Chiefs locked arms in unity. 🤨
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Oh just bringing this back up, no reason
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Rui Xu
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I walk by this sign every day in the Capitol but this was the first time I ever stopped and actually read it. Feels awfully fitting with August 2nd coming up! #ksleg
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Every time he speaks, I think about the little kids that he’s barring from this country. Little kids that probably would end up a lot like me: proud Americans who want to go into public service for public good. My fight will continue for them, because others fought for this guy.
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Rui Xu
2 years
Quick campaign update: the Republican write-in campaign to oppose me was NOT successful so I will (still) be unopposed on the November ballot #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
When you fail to secure child care on a late #ksleg night 😬 I think Astra spotted some giveaways to health clubs…
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Spring break in the legislature vibes #ksleg
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Rui Xu
2 years
On the heels of August 2nd, @FiveThirtyEight currently has Kansas as the most competitive Governor’s race in the country and has @sharicedavids ’ race as the second most competitive House race. As Kansas goes, so does the nation.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol has seen a 300%+ increase in marijuana seized since 2016, which is one of the reasons they’ve requested a new evidence facility. Legalizing marijuana would not only generate revenue for the state, but also save on agency costs like this #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
Had some help with the first day of session today. Very demanding intern. #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
Astra would like to wish everyone a very Happy Pride #ksleg
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5 years
Hello here is my baby in a Baby Yoda hat
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I walk by this sign every day in the Capitol but this was the first time I ever stopped and actually read it. Feels awfully fitting with August 2nd coming up! #ksleg
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Rui Xu
2 years
The Governor’s veto on SB160, the anti-trans bill, is SUSTAINED. #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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It looks like ya boy is UNOPPOSED this election cycle! Thank you continuing to have faith in me and allowing me to fight for the district’s values in Topeka #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
actually now that I’m thinking about it, one of the comments he made as I was walking away was “he’s probably carrying the virus” So, yeah. Thanks to President Trump for all the China Virus discourse over the last year
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Happy Father's Day! The world's changed immensely in the 8 months since Astra was born, but what an immense joy it's been to watch her grow.
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I hope every single member of the #ksleg watches this
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ACLU
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MUST WATCH: Brandon Boulware, the father of a transgender daughter, testifies during a hearing asking Missouri lawmakers to stop discriminating against trans youth.
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The Constitutional Amendment goes down 80-43 (needed 84 to pass) Rep. Pannbacker, who voted no: “I’d rather be an ex-politician than a dishonest one.” #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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I am just a simple state legislator but maybe we don’t approve restarting the pipeline until we know the cause of the original spill? #ksleg
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Celia Llopis-Jepsen
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NEW: TC Energy says it has received federal approval to restart the Keystone pipeline extension that spilled on Dec. 7. (i.e. the stretch from Steele City, Neb., to Cushing, Okla.). TC says it won't restart for several more days b/c of inspections, etc. #ksleg #oilandgas
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Kearsha and I are SO excited to announce that we’re expecting a baby girl due November 2nd! 🥰🥰🥰
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3 years
One of the minor regrets of my first session: not getting the Kansas die cut version of our business cards. I am happy to say that the new ones are in and they are FRESH
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So the two new Kansas Congressmen started their careers by 1) publicly repeating dangerous lies literally hours after insurrectionists breached the Capitol and 2) potentially exposing their colleagues to COVID? #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
Happy Easter from me and my lil bun
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Rui Xu
2 years
After Doug Jones won in Alabama in 2017, ya boy had a few drinks and RFS came across my Twitter feed. In a celebratory (and uninhibited) mood, I decided to sign up. Now I’m finishing up my 2nd term in the Kansas House, and I wouldn’t be here without their initial push
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Amanda Litman
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In 2021, our best recruitment year yet, just under 25k people signed up to @runforsomething . As of today, we're at 23k+ new folks signing up in 2022. The @runforsomething pipeline now includes over 113k+ young people interested in running for local office for the first time.
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Rui Xu
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Our sitting Attorney General is unsure if “lead is bad for you” #ksleg
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Kris W. Kobach
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Biden wants to replace lead pipes. He failed to mention that the unfunded mandate sets an almost impossible timeline, will cost billions, infringe on the rights of the States and their residents – all for benefits that may be entirely speculative. #sotu
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4 years
Just now, I introduced HCR5002, which condemns all acts of police brutality, racial profiling, excessive force, and militarized force in this country. You may have noticed that I've been uncharacteristically quiet on this issue, and that's because I've been trying to listen.
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I’m back in my room now and I guess all I’d ask is to check in on your Asian-American friends right now and see how they’re doing. I didn’t think I had internalized the Georgia murders, but this incident tonight made it clear that I had.
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Rui Xu
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Scale 0-10 how Kansas is this photo #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Drop truth bombs, not real ones #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
Today is frustrating and weird so here’s a photo of my baby
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Rui Xu
3 years
Governor Kelly has VETOED SB55, the anti-trans athlete bill. This is why we elected her; to keep a check on the most regressive policies that the Republicans try to pass. #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Rep @Lindsay4KS22 and I are currently driving up to see the Keystone Pipeline spill and see what is being done. Will update y’all as we are able. As always, she’s doing her homework #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
Are we not Kansans, @RogerMarshallMD ?
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Rui Xu
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Look, we may not be well-paid but we are incredibly smart and good looking
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1 year
With an average pre-tax salary of $29,000, the Kansas Legislature is one of the lowest paid in the U.S. Capitol insiders told @KatieJ_Bernard that the pay prioritizes independently wealthy, retired candidates over younger and low-income reps. #ksleg
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This is legitimately crazy and only serves to harm Asian-Americans in this country, as I’ve repeatedly stated. I... really denounce these comments #ksleg
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Susan Wagle
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China’s actions are criminal. The Coronavirus outbreak came from a lab in Wuhan China and the communist government covered it up. That’s unforgiveable. In the Senate, I’ll introduce and fight to pass the Bring Our Manufacturing Home from China Act.
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Rui Xu
4 years
Will Mother even let Mike Pence debate Kamala by himself up on stage...?
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Crazy idea but her mom works too
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Rui Xu
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I work with the worst people y’all #ksleg
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Sherman Smith
1 year
When a Muslim woman asked Sen. Mark Steffen how he planned to represent non-Christian constituents, he told her: "I would be happy to try and convert you." Steffen denied making the comment, which was verified by an audio recording #ksleg via @RachelMipro
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Rui Xu
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It’s a huge honor to serve two more years in the Kansas House representing District 25. Here, we are not afraid to fight the big, righteous fights and looking at the crystal ball, unfortunately that’s what the next term is going to look. #ksleg
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Good morning from the House Floor! Voting now on SB355 where it passes 79-36-2 on a preliminary count. I voted NO because, I mean, just look at it #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Two legitimate questions I have: 1) Why are State Board of Education races partisan 2) Why are sheriff's races a) partisan and b) elected positions at all?
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Rui Xu
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The Kansas House just UNANIMOUSLY voted to help get rid of racial restrictive covenants in the state #ksleg
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Rui Xu
2 years
Not to get more mileage out of bringing Astra last week or anything but I was just sent this photo today and had to share 😭😭😭
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Rui Xu
4 years
Did I hear a request for Astra face-squishing content on this Sunday morn?
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Rui Xu
8 months
Abortion bans are deeply unpopular nationwide. Transphobia is deeply unpopular nationwide. Legal weed is deeply popular nationwide. Let’s learn from these past few election cycles #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
this is our new vice president y'all
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Rui Xu
4 years
Hey @RogerMarshallMD , on behalf of all the Asian-American Kansans, PLEASE stop using "China virus." It doesn’t earn you any more votes, and only puts us in danger of hate attacks
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Rui Xu
5 years
So honored to join @RepDavids and my state house colleagues at her ceremonial swearing-in today! We are so lucky to have her representing us in Washington DC! Also this would make a pretty sick album cover
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Rui Xu
4 years
I gotta do some of these ads...
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Kamala Harris
8 years
People pronounce my name many different ways. Let #KidsForKamala show you how it’s done.
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Rui Xu
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I represent a suburban district full of super politically-engaged women. I literally cannot describe the extent to which they are not flocking over to you
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Finally! Suburban women are flocking over to us. They realize that I am saving the Suburbs - the American Dream! I terminated the Regulation that would bring projects and crime to Suburbia. Not on my watch! Biden will bring the Regulation back, but bigger and worse.
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And she’s one, y’all
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Rui Xu
4 years
Hanging out with @BarbaraBollier today
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Rui Xu
6 years
We. Are. Official!
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Rui Xu
3 years
My statement on yesterday’s murders in Georgia and concerning increase in anti-AAPI violence #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
Just gonna throw this photo out there for absolutely no reason, an hour away from the filing deadline #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Just walked by a bunch of MAGA2020 folks protesting outside, and they complimented me on my suit (which is admittedly dope). That's some fine sartorial bipartisanship #ksleg
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Rui Xu
5 years
Hey who’s this that we found at the @KansasYoungDems reception? #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧🧧🧧 For those of you who have followed for a few years, you know what that means: Chinese Glamour Shots Day!
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Rui Xu
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I’m sick of the #ksleg throwing their hands up and wondering why young people are fleeing the state. Regressive policies are why, but none of Republican leadership want to look in the mirror and change that
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Scott Rothschild
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Peck says he's taking a stand to keep girls from having to shower with biological males. `Have we given away our man card to the snowflakes?' #ksleg #ksed
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Rui Xu
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I get asked a lot “Rui why are you on the Agriculture Committee? Seems like an odd fit for a young legislator out of JoCo” Well, reader, I finally found the proof of my agricultural roots #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Maybe I should’ve known better, but I was not expecting to have to deal with this personally on the trip. It’s a scary time out there for Asian-Americans right now; it’s not just an imagined slight. Be safe y’all
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Rui Xu
4 years
Hello good morning. This is an Astra account now
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Rui Xu
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yeah
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Drew Hernandez
4 years
If Joe Biden wins the presidency via electoral college Will leftists still want to abolish it? Asking for a friend
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Rui Xu
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My friend just texted me her suggestion about what my supporters should be called, a la Bernie Bros or the Yang Gang. She suggested the “Xu Choo Train.” Where we at on that one? All aboard?
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Rui Xu
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On HB2001, the Chiefs/Royals STAR Bonds bill, I vote NO. This bill does not benefit the metro area and is not a high priority issue to focus on. The jobs are just moving 10 miles down the road. Fans are just driving 20 minutes to the West instead of 20 minutes to the east. #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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Do you guys follow me for my legislative updates or for my baby
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Rui Xu
4 years
Today is frustrating and weird so here’s a photo of my baby
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Rui Xu
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Happy #LunarNewYear ! For those of you who’ve followed me for a few years, you know what that means. Chinese Glamour Shot day #ksleg
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Rui Xu
3 years
While I appreciate this, my opposition to these bills has approximately 0% to do with any economic arguments and 100% with treating our trans teens with dignity #ksleg
@TheChrisMosier
The Chris Mosier
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BREAKING: @ncaa will pull events from states with anti-trans bills: “Our clear expectation as the Association’s top governing body is that all student-athletes will be treated with dignity and respect.” I hope every state currently discussing these bills takes notice 💸💸💸
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Spending my frustration today volunteering at the @JoCoDemsKS office and uh, people are extremely fired up. This is maybe the busiest I’ve ever seen the office #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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66.9% of Kansans support legalizing recreational marijuana #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
Here is your periodical Astra content
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Rui Xu
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We do nothing but contribute. We add labor, we add music, we add incredible food. We add new colors to the already beautiful tapestry that is this country. Every time he talks about immigration, he’s just throwing ink stains on that.
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Rui Xu
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Today I get sworn into my first term as your state representative. This is awe-inspiring in the most literal sense, and I can’t express how much your support and faith in me means. I promise that no matter what, I will work hard to realize that faith.
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3 years
The checkout person at Costco drew a picture of Astra 😭😭😭
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Ain’t no party like a Rui Xu Party because a Rui Xu Party fights for marijuana legalization #ksleg
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Rui Xu
2 years
It’s spring break so Topeka we comin #ksleg
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Rui Xu
1 year
Snow days at the Capitol #ksleg
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Rui Xu
4 years
29 days to go, y’all
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3 years
This is disgusting
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Sherman Smith
3 years
Photo by Thad Allton for @KansasReflector #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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I suppose a legislative snow day has its benefits #ksleg
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Rui Xu
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This guy for me #ksleg
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@GovLauraKelly
Governor Laura Kelly
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As promised, Kansans will have a say in our state's next license plate. Starting today through Friday at 5 p.m. CT, vote for your favorite of 5 designs at . (1/3)
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Rui Xu
3 years
The bar has gotten so low with him that the question circling around in my head is “...are we 100% sure that Kris Kobach would’ve been more hateful?” The answer is yes, but it’s getting damn close
@atrupar
Aaron Rupar
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New Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (Kansas) also used his questioning time to push transphobia. Cardona quickly shut him down.
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