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@SpencerRoachFL

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Member of FL House & retired Coast Guard JAG Officer. Tenth Amendment Conservative.

North Fort Myers, FL
Joined January 2019
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Yesterday, Chairman Fine shared the shocking story of a Down Syndrome child who was subjected to six weeks of abuse that was ordered and condoned by the Brevard County School Board. THIS is what we are fighting against!
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Yesterday was the 2nd meeting in a week w/fellow legislators to discuss a repeal of the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which allows Disney to act as its own government. If Disney wants to embrace woke ideology, it seems fitting that they should be regulated by Orange County.
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The Speaker just ordered the Sargent at Arms to clear the gallery after protestors started throwing things at lawmakers.
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First thing I learned in Drivers Ed: driving is a privilege, not a right. We should not extend this privilege to those who do not respect our laws. I will do everything in my power to make sure this never becomes law in Florida. #NotonmyWatch
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1 of 2 Yesterday I filed a bill to strip the $104,424 annual pension from disgraced Deputy Scot Peterson, the "coward of Broward." He was derelict in his duty and hid in a stairwell for 48 minutes while 34 people were shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
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“This is a huge victory for school choice. The first cohort of voucher recipients is 71% black & Hispanic. 87% have household incomes at or below 185% of the poverty line. The law gives priority to these students.”
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It is great to see Governor DeSantis stand up for individual liberties over tyrannical rule. These local governments completely trampled freedom and we need to ensure they are kept in check so this never happens again.
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My office received almost 800 emails last night, almost all in support of HB 543, Constitutional Carry. No law-abiding citizen needs a permission slip from the government to exercise their 2nd Amendment right.
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Radical trans activists are outside the chamber protesting the expansion of parental rights in education. We will not be intimidated by the mob.
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It is time to end America’s longest war. I support the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan, but the execution has been an unmitigated humanitarian disaster, diminishing our influence on the world stage and emboldening our enemies.
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@NikkiFried This from the party that can’t even define what a woman is?
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Enjoyed speaking w/ @ainsleyearhardt on Fox & Friends this morning regarding my bill to assess viewpoint diversity on college campus. We are fighting back against cancel culture!
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Radical trans-agitators are demanding that we allow children to attend drag shows. It’s not going to happen in Florida, no matter how loud you scream. 👂
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Today the radical trans-activists showered legislators with underwear. They were removed from the gallery and I believe some were arrested.
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During House discussion of bill that would bar gender affirming care of minors several people threw underwear and shirts into the House chamber. Not sure what was written in it. They were removed from gallery
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Jan 6th, 2021: a day to be commemorated, not celebrated. A mob defiled the Capitol, literally (by smearing feces on the walls & in the halls) & figuratively (by disrupting the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in the 246-year history of our Republic.) Never again.
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Just bought everything I can fit into my Camry from Walmart in Stuart, FL. En route back to Lee County. We need camp stoves, propane, water, canned goods, and your prayers.
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This Father’s Day happens to coincide with my 9th foster placement since getting licensed almost two years ago. Here’s a nod to all foster fathers out there doing their best to be there for a child.
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I have some great friends. Thank you all for the calls, texts, and prayers for a speedy recovery. I appreciate all of you, and a special thanks to @DaneEagle for joining me for a late lunch. #onthemend
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*BREAKING* @GovRonDeSantis will join me on air Monday morning to discuss amendments 3 & 4. Tune in to @925FMFOXNews at 8:00AM to get the scoop!
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. @GovRonDeSantis signed one of my bills into law this morning at @NewCollegeofFL . HB931 will dismantle the DEI bureaucracy at FL universities. @realchrisrufo called it “the most significant higher ed reform in half a century.” #wherewokegoestodie
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In one minute, here is why Reedy Creek is antithetical to a free market:
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WATCH: FL State Rep. Spencer Roach ( @SpencerRoachFL ), a pioneer of dismantling Disney's self-governing powers, says Disney's special privileges violate the free market
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House Democrats are staging an insurrection on the House floor to obstruct the democratic process. Shameful.
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House in recess after Black Democrats stage protest on floor
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This is an "All Hands on Deck" moment - every Floridian (regardless of party affiliation) needs to understand that Amendment 4 will legalize abortion up to point of birth, for any reason, without parental consent, by non doctors. Remember that the true greatness of a society
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Yes @PeterSchorschFL I’ll do anything I can to fight an amendment that allows late-term abortions, performed by non-doctors, to occur on minors without a parent’s consent. Shame on you if you disagree. And most people, like me, think the idea of taxpayer-funded abortions is
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Today the rotunda was occupied by abortion-on-demand activists. The Senate just voted to pass a six week abortion ban by a vote of 26 - 13. We will never back down in the fight to protect FL’s most vulnerable citizens. #prolife
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2 of 2 His duty was to protect them, and he willfully chose not to do so. In the military, this is punishable by death, but in Florida we award a six-figure pension. This is wrong.
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The last two days have been tough. Reality hit as my furniture and personal belongings were tossed to the curb like so much garbage. Starting over is hard.
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It has been a day. Thank you to the friends who’ve reached out expressing concern, and a special thank you to @SheriffLeeFL & his team for their quick response & professionalism. It’s a good thing that 🪳’s are hard to kill.
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Someone shot out a window in the home of @SpencerRoachFL , with the bullet going into a room where foster children sleep. LCSO is investigating.
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Ron DeSantis was right.
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I was able to access the house. Exterior structure is in good shape but inside is trashed from the water. Thank you all for the unbelievable outpouring of well wishes & prayers of support. I am truly humbled by the calls & messages I received. Tomorrow will be a better day.
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Republican State Rep. @SpencerRoachFL 's home destroyed by #HurricaneIan Reporting by @JacobOgles #FlaPol
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Apparently there are two in the Chamber today . . .
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As I reflect on the unfolding scandal ROCKING the @FloridaGOP , one thing is abundantly clear: my sex life is pretty lame.
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•Refused to clap for a Deputy shot 3 times in the line of duty. •Refused to stand for a mother who lost her son to a fentanyl OD. •Refused to acknowledge sexual assault survivor raped by an illegal alien. @CityofJax , you deserve better.
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Current situation during the State of the State Address.
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@ChristinaPushaw This is an oft-cited error: Disney is not even in the top ten largest employers in the state of Florida.
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I am feeling MUCH better & stronger this morning! Thank you @Jonathanamartin & kids for breakfast and BIG shoutout to my staff @ElainaCos & @EStokesFL for ALL of your help during this difficult ordeal. I am very blessed.
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@gwardhome That’s right. This is simply an issue of free markets. Government should not be using the power of the state to pick winners & losers in the marketplace, which is exactly what is happening here. It’s wrong.
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@BenDiamondFL Or drill, baby, drill!
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Thank you to my friends from across the aisle @RepSkidmore and @Arrington4Fl for the personal visit & basket of goodies. Appreciate your compassion & well wishes! #NotDC
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This is Theo. He was the last person I saw before I collapsed at his front desk & he called an ambulance for me (almost a year ago). It’s good to see him again under better circumstances & in better health! @HiltonHome2 #everydayAblessing
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Back at work for people of House District 76!
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We must do more to address this crisis.
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Today while debating a bill to block the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing land near US military bases, communist sympathizers attempted to storm the Governor’s office. Their mob tactics were unsuccessful - the bill passed by 75 - 34.
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Officially sworn in to serve my 3rd term in the FL House of Representatives. Thank you to the citizens of Lee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties for trusting me to be your voice at the State Capitol. I will not let you down.
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What?
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What is a woman? The opponents of our bill to bar men from women’s restrooms cannot answer the question.
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Get woke, go broke!
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Looks like @RepMcClure is anticipating a long day on the floor!
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Bipartisan oyster caucus. Hive Five in Apalachicola.
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Super cool gift on my desk this morning from @ChrisSprowls . Thank you Mr. Speaker. Now let’s get to work for Florida!
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Keeping it short & sweet on the House floor 🙂 #Session2023
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Visited my 3rd FL prison (1st private facility) this week. It was very impactful & I look forward to sharing observations w/colleagues in the FL House. Thank you to the staff & residents at Moore Haven Correctional for sharing your experiences. It was humbling & inspiring.
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Breaking ice in the Bering Sea, 1997. Ice affects the ship’s buoyancy, so we used baseball bats to break it up. I spent 2 years deployed to Alaska enforcing the maritime border of US & Russia, conducting search & rescue ops, and enforcing fishing regs. Proudly served from 1996 -
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33 days before the election Melania comes out in favor of abortion on demand. I will say it again: If Trump loses, it’s not because independents are voting for Kamala, but because conservatives choose not to vote the top of the ticket. This is real.
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Hard to believe that four years of service can be reduced to 3 cardboard boxes, but here it is. Thank you to the constituents of HD 79 for trusting me to be your voice in Tallahassee. #sinedie
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⁦⁦The bill never even made it to the House floor! ⁦ @GovRonDeSantis ⁩ should demand an immediate retraction & apology! ⁦⁦ Demolition law clears way for hit job on Al Capone’s Miami mansion | Miami | The Guardian
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It has been 228 days since I slept in my house. Thank you @ScottieAllen99 for putting it back together! #progress
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Thank you @Daniel_PerezFL & @valoupis for bringing supplies all the way from Miami to Sun Coast Community Center. @joshspremium - thank you for feeding our community in need.
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Sent to Superintendent Savage this afternoon. Parents- not the government- have the sole authority to make health care decisions for their children, and I will use all the powers of my office to defend their right to do so.
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of John Passidomo. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to President Passidomo and her family. This is a stark reminder that life is short and we should never take anything for granted.
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Retired four years ago today. Semper Paratus!
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My last time in the House Chamber as a member was truly serendipitous: instead of the few moments of quiet reflection I was seeking, I spent my last hour speaking to 200 young leaders from @FLGirlsState . It was an ideal way to close this chapter of service to this great state.
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Great meeting with @Moms4Liberty this morning - thank you for refusing to co-parent with the government! @kashort5
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On scene at DeSoto EOC - all traffic into DeSoto Co must take I-95, Turnpike, St Rd 27 to 70 into Arcadia. I-75 is now open. There is NO western access to Arcadia due to flooded roads.
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These abortion-on-demand activists will not intimidate or deter us from protecting the unborn. #ChooseLife
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WATCH: Leftwing activists throw garbage at lawmakers while they’re voting on amendments to bills
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36 years ago the Challenger exploded 7 seconds after taking off from Cape Canaveral, killing 7 astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher. I watched it live as nine-year old. NASA observes the last week in Jan as Astronaut Remembrance Week. Never forget.
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Packed house last night at Patriot Talk Show w/ @BrendonLeslie . I spoke about my recent meeting w/ Lara Trump, the all-expenses paid trip for 50 lucky migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, and why we are winning the culture war. @FLVoiceNews
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I’ll be the first to go on record here: 1. Trump will not run in ‘24. 2. DeSantis runs for President regardless. 3. DeSantis would win in a presidential primary against Trump.
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"If he wanted to run, that's OK with me. I think we'd win by a lot." #DonaldTrump continues to downplay @GovRonDeSantis 2024 hopes Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol
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“By your vote today, we change the culture of abortion to a culture of life.” - @jenna_persons , closing on Heartbeat Protection Act, which passed by a vote of 70 - 40 after 7 hours of debate. Next stop = Governor’s desk. Today she made history along with @jhcanady . #Life
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Long night in the Everglades but finally caught a python! @LindsayCrossFL @SenJonMartin @ErinGrall
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Before the car even came to a stop, @RepDemi was out & giving food & coloring books to kids, @JuanPorrasFL was loading water, & @echanti was passing out food. Thank you for coming all the way from Miami to help my constituents. You truly epitomize public service.
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Florida is well represented at Club for Growth! @ByronDonalds @tommygregoryFL @JasonFischerFL
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Yep, you heard it here first. Proud that we are taking action to correct this aberration to the free market. The government should never use the power of the state to pick winners & losers in the marketplace. No more corporate welfare.
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Yesterday was the 2nd meeting in a week w/fellow legislators to discuss a repeal of the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which allows Disney to act as its own government. If Disney wants to embrace woke ideology, it seems fitting that they should be regulated by Orange County.
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What we witnessed was not public participation in a policy debate: it was a temper tantrum.
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Totally unhinged.
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Today I was elected without opposition to represent 127,357 voters in Lee, Charlotte, & DeSoto County. Thank you for trusting me to be your voice in the FL House of Representatives. I will not let you down.
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More footage from the militant transurrection inside the FL Capitol. The bill, which eliminates “preferred pronouns” in schools, passed by a margin of 77 - 35. #parentalrights
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Car charging w/lunch of champions. Gas is low, spirits are high. What I need most is a hot cup of coffee & a change of socks. #Day4
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Over the last 5 sessions, only 1 has ended on time. The FL legislature is no longer capable of completing a budget in 60 days. We need to consider proposals to extend the length of session, a review of legislative pay, and a prohibition on fundraising during committee weeks.
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8:00 AM floor session just got a lot better. Thank you @michellesalzman - you are the best!
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“If there is a hill to die on, this is it. Let’s protect our children.” - @RalphMassullo , in debate on SB 254, which outlaws gender reassignment surgery for minors. The bill just passed off the House Floor by a vote of 82 - 31.
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To the media: Can we finally retire the phrase “. . . Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat?”
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No job is too big, no task is too small for my Legislative Aide @ElainaCos . We are truly a full service office. Next week we will be reroofing the building to save the FL taxpayers some money. #HD76atwork
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Lee County has opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center to aid residents impacted by Hurricane Ian with one-stop service. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday -Saturday at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
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Tim Walz: a self-described “knucklehead” whose friends are school shooters.
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The largest expansion of school choice in the entire nation just passed the Florida House today. Every student in Florida will now have access to universal school choice, giving parents more control over child’s their educational experience.
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Honored to be part of the legacy of leadership from SWFL. Opening day of the 2023 Legislative Session! Nick Thompson @isayray @DaneEagle @JeffKottkamp
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It was my honor to present HB 389 to commemorate the service of Charlotte Co Deputy Christopher Taylor, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community. Thank you to my colleagues for memorializing his sacrifice by renaming I-75 between US 17 & Harbor View Road in
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Our message could not be clearer: we will not allow activists to sexualize children. Full stop.
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We’re going to defend what’s best for children.
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Our wall chessboard seems to be a hit, but the staff in the State Affairs silo refuses to let the member win.
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Good to see @ByronDonalds in the FL House this morning as we head into the final week of session! #LeeDelegation @MikeGiallombar3 @jenna_persons @headboatwasher
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@VoteRandyFine I am shocked, saddened, and ashamed that this can still happen in America. Proud to stand with you and @RepMikeCaruso to end this. #NeverAgain
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CEO Bob Chapek needs to be removed. A man obsessed with sexualizing 4 year-olds should not run a company that built its brand on preserving the innocence & magic of childhood.
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STOP MOUSIN' AROUND: Disney shareholder Ray Keating says it’s time to ‘get back to business and stop wasting money on politics.’
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It took 1 hour, 36 mins to distribute food & pet supplies to 1,000 families in DeSoto County this morning. THANK YOU to @FarmShareFL for your continued support for our rural community & all of the many volunteers for getting up at the crack of dawn to serve!👏
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We are running out of options. There is only one candidate who can be all things to all people. It’s time for the nuclear option. #SpeakerSantos
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