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@laurennfrench

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@statedept Past: @repadamschiff , @HouseIntelDems , @benraylujan , @HouseDemocrats , and @politico . Passionate about spearfishing and hot sauce. Personal account.

Washington, D.C.
Joined May 2009
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@laurennfrench
Lauren French
4 years
kamala harris right now is every woman ever in a meeting
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Lauren French
6 years
His government told him no. Chiune Sugihara didn't care. He wrote thousands of visas to help Jews and others people flee the terror of the Holocaust. Do read for inspiration about doing the right thing no matter who stands in your way.
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Lauren French
9 years
John Lewis on Bernie Sanders's past activist work with SNCC: "I never saw him. I never met him...but I met Hillary Clinton."
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9 years
Another Freedom Caucus endorsement for @tedcruz with @CongHuelskamp coming out in support of the Texas senator
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Lauren French
4 years
Here’s a fact: The @dccc has more women on their red to blue list than Republicans have in the entire House of Representatives.
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Kirk A. Bado
4 years
First in @njhotline : full slate of new @dccc Red to Blue challenger candidates. - #AKAL : @AlyseGalvin - #AR02 : @xjelliott - #MTAL : @WilliamsForMT - #NE02 : @karaforcongress - #NC08 : @TimmonsGoodson - #OH01 : @KateForCongress The women join 13 other Dem candidates in the program.
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Lauren French
2 years
Personally, I’m far more concerned about the women who will die than I am about the fact that the decision leaked.
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Lauren French
5 years
This is the type of good news we needed this week
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The Washington Post
5 years
Ruth Bader Ginsburg declares she’s "cancer free"
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Lauren French
9 years
One thing is for sure, Hillary Clinton sure won't be going to Trump's next wedding
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Lauren French
3 years
Oh hey, that’s me. Excited to get to work as a senior advisor & communications director for @RepAdamSchiff @HouseIntel today.
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@bresreports
John Bresnahan
3 years
. @PunchbowlNews AM today: - This is a HUGE week as Congress comes back into town. We’ve got the scoop on what you need to know. - @RepStefanik put together a big whip team for her leadership run. - @AdamSchiff gets a new comms director. @apalmerdc @JakeSherman & me. Subscribe!
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Lauren French
7 years
To recap, one R said president isn't fit for WH, 2nd said public should ignore @realDonaldTrump when he's speaking directly for himself.
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Lauren French
2 years
But he’ll tell everyone he did
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Sam Brodey
2 years
George Santos, boxed out by Rep Miller-Meeks, does not ultimately get his Biden handshake
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Lauren French
6 years
Republicans spent millions trying to make Nancy Pelosi a boogeyman. They lost 40 seats and millions of voters. But here they go again.
@NRCC
NRCC
8 years
Congrats @NancyPelosi ! There's no one we would rather have leading @HouseDemocrats ! #StandWithNancy #ThanksHouseDems
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Lauren French
1 year
Update: Yesterday was my last day with @RepAdamSchiff ! I’m immensely thankful I got to work for him and with the team for the past two years. He’s a wonderful person, a great member, and will make an even better Senator.
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Lauren French
8 years
Speaker Paul Ryan will lead a moment of silence on the House floor this afternoon in honor of those who died in the Brussels attacks today
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Lauren French
8 years
Spot on from @jameshohmann : Rust Belt Ds "broke for Trump b/c they thought HRC cared more about bathrooms than jobs"
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Lauren French
7 years
Being able to pup-sit this guy is the only reason I'm not super jealous @AlexNagoogin is going to France today.
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Lauren French
9 years
From Dem conference. Pelosi on Boehner. Said, "God knows what’s next over there. Coming from earthquake country, this is a big one.”
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Pelosi on speaker race: "I’m sure they’ll find somebody who is capable of accepting the honor."
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Lauren French
5 years
Do not come for Debbie Dingell, she's better at this than you'll ever be.
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After @RepDebDingell -- speaking on behalf of Violence Against Women Act reauthorization -- urges members to "not let the NRA bully you," Republicans shout her down. "You know what? You can't shout down a woman!" she says.
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Lauren French
8 years
Have a bit of exciting personal news to share. I start Jan. 23 as the communications director for @HouseDemocrats and @repjoecrowley .
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Lauren French
7 years
This story confirms my theory that all food will eventually kill you. Why not go out eating steak and red wine?
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POLITICO
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"I don’t think people grasp the scale of this": Rising CO2 levels are changing the food we eat for the worse
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Lauren French
4 years
On my last day with @repbenraylujan , I just want to clear the record, set it all straight. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ben Ray Luján are not related. Not even distantly. - 30 -
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Lauren French
9 years
. @HillaryClinton & @NancyPelosi enter the House Dem meeting. Asked about the Iran deal, Clinton says "Good morning." http://t.co/P7D7n4MNTp
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Lauren French
4 years
Wear your damn mask.
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Lauren French
4 years
The climate crisis is here, folks. And it's only going to get deadlier and more destructive without transformative action.
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Seth Miller
4 years
All of these photos were taken in the last year. The climate crisis is here.
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Lauren French
9 years
CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield at Clinton endorsement press event: "We consider this election the most important election of our lifetime."
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Lauren French
9 years
Hill tour guide: "the lawmakers are really old so we're constantly on alert for heart attacks. They could die at anytime - just boom."
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Lauren French
6 years
Thanks for all the texts and emails checking in. Chairman Crowley is fine - was just a hot day in DC and a long day marching in protest. But on that note, everyone should drink some water!
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Lauren French
8 years
Some personal news: leaving @politico today to join the fine folks over at @McBeeStrategic as of today.
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Lauren French
2 years
None of these guys know how to count it seems
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Sam Stein
2 years
As others have noted, the weirdest part is that House GOPers stood and clapped Gaetz when he cast his present vote as if they were completely unaware that he'd just pulled the entire rug out from under them. so bizarre.
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Lauren French
4 years
I am here for the poetic justice that it is John Lewis’ district that helps seals this election for @JoeBiden
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Lauren French
5 years
I know this is rhetorical, but Republicans and Fox News would have gone apo-fucking-plectic if Obama admin asked to pay for travel expenses for the Taliban. But it's Trump, so they'll pretend to never have read this story.
@MEPFuller
Matt Fuller
5 years
Imagine how this would have played on Fox News if it were the Obama administration trying to pay for the Taliban’s expenses.
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Lauren French
10 years
Dave Brat on FOX right now discussing win over Cantor. "It's a miracle. I attribute it to God. It was real. We're celebrating like crazy."
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Lauren French
6 years
we probably deserve this
@mysteriousuniv
Mysterious Universe
6 years
Egypt Will Open Giant Black Mystery Sarcophagus Despite Warnings -
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Lauren French
4 years
It's assistant speaker.
@HouseInSession
Billy House
4 years
Again, it is Assistant To The Speaker, not assistant speaker. Just like being assistant to the CEO does not make one assistant CEO.
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Lauren French
4 years
NEWS: Facebook turned over its keys on climate news to the fossil fuel industry. This am, @ClimatePower 's @loril , @johnpodesta joined @staceyabrams , @tomsteyer , & others to demand that Facebook stop the spread of climate lies. Read the letter here:
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Lauren French
9 years
Clinton leaves the House Democratic caucus area after meeting with lawmakers since 9am. Now off to Senate lunches http://t.co/VpACPvMxeM
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Lauren French
9 years
Awaiting @RepPaulRyan in the old-fashioned telephones booths with @LukeRussert . Photo credit: @jnshinkle
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Lauren French
2 years
Don’t worry everyone, I’m sure Kevin McCarthy will talk to him.
@ArizonaMirror
Arizona Mirror || bsky @azmirror.com
2 years
Paul Gosar to attend white nationalist social gathering on Hitler’s birthday, via @JerodMacEvoy
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Lauren French
2 years
Smart people live everywhere.
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Lauren French
9 years
Outspoken trade critics like @rosadelauro loudly applaud Pelosi when she announces her opposition to TAA during a House floor speech
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Lauren French
9 years
SEIU launching a six-figure Spanish-language ad buy today to knock Republican presidential candidates on immigration
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Lauren French
3 years
Is there a word for when a House staffer walks over to the Senate for a meeting and gets horrifically lost? Unrelated: How do I get out of Russell?
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Lauren French
9 years
Pelosi: Obama made the right decision to remove Cuba from state-sponsor of terrorism list. Don't see Congress overturning that before May 29
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Lauren French
10 years
Conservatives say they have no plans to oust Boehner but after DHS funding debacle, his allies fear a coup http://t.co/JrLYhuY8nl
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Lauren French
4 years
...so he's defunding the troops to protect Confederate traitors? Got it.
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Chad Pergram
4 years
From colleague John Roberts: Sources tell Fox News the WH will soon issue a statement indicating POTUS’ intention to veto the NDAA because of the base renaming issue.
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Lauren French
9 years
Happening today: the Congressional Black Caucus PAC will endorse Hillary Clinton. It's a big get for the former secretary of state
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Lauren French
9 years
Democrats are now chanting "vote" trying to get Pelosi's resolution on removing any state flag with the Confederate flag a vote on the floor
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Lauren French
3 years
This is now a Debbie Dingell stan account
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Lauren French
8 years
Assuming this is the face the majority of Senate Republicans made upon hearing Trump's 2nd amendment comment.
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Lauren French
4 years
Went from "count me out" to please, for the love of God, don't make me vote on impeachment rather quickly. This is why Republicans who supported and enabled Trump shouldn't get a pass for just now doing the bare minimum of saying an attempted coup was...bad.
@LindseyGrahamSC
Lindsey Graham
4 years
As President @realDonaldTrump stated last night, it is time to heal and move on. If Speaker Pelosi pushes impeachm ent in the last days of the Trump presidency it will do more harm than good.I’m hopeful President-elect Biden sees the damage that would be done from such action.
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Lauren French
9 years
Nancy Pelosi had a very good year - even though logic dictates that with only 188 seats, the Ds should be weak
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Lauren French
6 years
Absolutely not. Heated exchange, sure. Blows, not at all. Not even close.
@rachaelmbade
Rachael Bade
6 years
. @RepTomMacArthur and @repjoecrowley almost came to blows on the House floor over this whole chaplain issue. Looks like this isn't fading into the background like @SpeakerRyan wanted.
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Lauren French
7 years
Any one else need a beer?
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Lauren French
6 years
It’s official. Thrilled to join @repbenraylujan and the skilled and talented team he’s put together.
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Lauren French
7 years
Projects like these really highlight the White House's laser focus on policy.
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Lauren French
4 years
This is just gold from the @CooneyforMT team and @brad_elkins . Mostly, I'm glad Brad's Cameo obsession has paid off.
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Mike Cooney
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a special message for @gregformontana
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Lauren French
7 years
Given the pressing issues Congress will likely vote on over the next three days, House Democrats will hold their United for A Better Tomorrow Issues Conference at the U.S. Capitol.
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Lauren French
7 years
@AshLeeStrong @rachaelmbade @HouseDemocrats @repjoecrowley @POTUS "Are now?" We've been asking to be included in a substantial way for months. Real bipartisanship = being included from the start
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Lauren French
2 years
Imagine scheming and strategizing for your entire career just to be stopped by a whackadoodle like Matt Gaetz.
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Lauren French
2 years
Welcome to the team @maryam_a_ahmed & @Ro_Murali !
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Lauren French
9 years
House Rs retained a law firm to advise on potential litigation over transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay
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Lauren French
9 years
< @RepDanKildee on Flint water crisis: Gov. Snyder, step up, use your rainy day fund. It's raining in Flint. People here deserve your help
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Lauren French
2 years
Tens of thousands of contributions. Average donation less than $40. All 50 states. People across the country are excited and ready for @AdamSchiff in the Senate.
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Lauren French
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Taxes account for nearly 40% of the cost of any beer. Brewers are hoping that can change during tax reform. My story: http://t.co/j7rTaND0qm
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Lauren French
7 years
It's ruff being an office dog
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Lauren French
4 years
We're taking the fight to the states -- and we're backed up by new leaders & voices on climate change that reflect our country's diversity and this movement's values. And they're fighters -- and are coming for anyone who is content with the status quo.
@ClimatePower
Climate Power
4 years
Climate disasters that cost lives and destroy property. Pollution that wreaks havoc on low-income and communities of color. Job losses from @realDonaldTrump 's war on renewable energy. Climate change may look different in every state, but it's causing harm across the country.
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Lauren French
9 years
Here for the Hillary Clinton endorsement: @GKButterfield @repjohnlewis @repcleaver @RepGwenMoore @cbrangel and about half-dozen others.
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Lauren French
9 years
Obama told a dozen House Democrats yesterday that they weren't going to get a pass on the Iran vote http://t.co/C8WjHAX8LJ
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Lauren French
9 years
Clinton gave a full-throated endorsement of President Barack Obama's Iran deal during her meeting with Dems this morning, members said
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Lauren French
6 years
Yes, please tell me more about how the 1st member of leadership to endorse Medicare for All, who advocated for universal hcare during ACA, who has a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood & who was arrested during Obama era for protesting backward immigration laws is conservative.
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Lauren French
10 years
Team @politico at the correspondents dinner. Chief @BresPolitico looking suave. CC: @apalmerdc http://t.co/G6M3tXcVHu
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Lauren French
9 years
Just re-upped my @GW_MBB season tickets. Getting ready to #raisehigh #seeyouatthesmitty
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Lauren French
10 years
I hear @HouseofCards theme music coming from more than one Cannon office right now
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Lauren French
9 years
Lots of applause can be heard outside Democratic Caucus meeting. 30 minutes later, Obama is still there
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Lauren French
8 years
What happens when a GOP congressman stops being polite and starts talking totally crazy
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Lauren French
4 years
More accurately, it's an attempted coup.
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Lauren French
4 years
They are not protestors. They are domestic terrorists. This is not a protest. It's a riot.
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Lauren French
9 years
Rand Paul is teaming up with black lawmakers to push for criminal justice reform http://t.co/28lDxFNKcJ
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Lauren French
9 years
> @NancyPelosi says Flint "breaks the bound" people have with their government. "We know we have to act...we can give hope and healing."
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Lauren French
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Trey Gowdy gets 4,000 new pages of documents on Benghazi from State Department http://t.co/awXfRPGi7W
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Lauren French
4 years
We've put together a rockstar board w/ @staceyabrams , @SamanthaJPower , @rgunns , @VarshPrakash , @JohnKerry to fight back against Trump disinformation and mobilize on climate.
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Lauren French
4 years
Even Cap Lounge couldn’t survive 2020.
@CapLounge
Capitol Lounge
4 years
It is with the heaviest of hearts to report that our last day of service will be Sunday, 9/20. It’s been a great 26-year run, and we’re most proud of the way our management and staff have handled incredible adversity over the last 6 months. Thanks to all for the love & support.
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Lauren French
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. @mkraju and I had a @politico "driving the day" reunion last night at Johnny's captured by the talented @hillhulse
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Lauren French
4 years
This is how you change the politics of climate. Focus on health care, jobs, and reach people where they are. @ellisonreport , thanks for having me on to discuss @ClimatePower and the climate movement we're building.
@theBEnote
theBEnote
4 years
"candidates that are proactive on climate are not only appealing more to younger voters, but, also Republican women to vote for them: healthcare is a big issue, for ex: astha rates from pollution" @laurennfrench @climatepower on #RealityCheck @onWURD LIVE
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Lauren French
5 years
He's running
@benraylujan
Ben Ray Luján
5 years
I'm humbled to announce my candidacy to be New Mexico's next Democratic Senator. I hope I can count on your support as we take this journey together.
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Lauren French
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Loretta Sanchez is on the verge of entering the California Senate race http://t.co/7UUIHPhZJ9 with @BresPolitico
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Lauren French
8 years
Shocking that with strategies like this, the Democratic establishment didn't take these folks more seriously
@OnclusivePlan
Onclusive Forward Planner
8 years
Tomorrow: Supporters of Bernie Sanders plan to hold a 'fart-in' at the Democratic National Convention to protest the party's primary process
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Lauren French
10 years
This quote from @michael_steel is everything..... http://t.co/S3gRtIZJO9
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Lauren French
5 years
recalling emails doesn't work
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Lauren French
7 years
This cannot be overlooked or undervalued
@simran
Simran Jeet Singh
7 years
For anyone wondering who to thank for the election of Senator Doug Jones.
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Lauren French
10 years
Excited to be joining @politico 's Congress team to cover the House. Thanks for all the well-wishes!
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Lauren French
10 years
Hatchet board member & GW professor Michael Shanahan passed away today. He was the strongest advocate for students and an amazing mentor
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Lauren French
7 years
I've been stuck on the Senate train between Dirksen and the Capitol for 20 minutes. AMA.
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