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Marlene Galán-Woods

@marleneforAZ

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Former Broadcast Journalist. Mom. Democrat Running for Congress to Flip #AZ01 from Red to Blue in 2024. FKA Bossy Cuban

Scottsdale, AZ
Joined May 2011
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Marlene Galán-Woods
3 months
I'm thrilled to share my first television ad featuring our incredible Attorney General @krismayes ! Kris has been on the frontlines defending abortion rights and I'm honored to have her trust in this race. In Congress, I will stand up to extremists & fight for Arizona families.
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Holy shit. I’ve been showering with dog shampoo all week. 😂
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This just happened! Sworn in. Grateful. @katiehobbs @krismayes @Adrian_Fontes 💙
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I spent 20 years as a journalist, exposing crooks and holding the powerful accountable. Today, I'm proud to announce my campaign for Congress in AZ-01 to put an end to the extremism that's run rampant in Washington. RT to join our campaign. Help us flip #AZ01 from red to blue.
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One year ago today my beautiful husband ⁦ @GrantWoods ⁩ left this earth. There are days I cannot breathe I miss him so much. Other days I find inexplicable strength. He taught me how to live & love. He will always be part of who I am, our children and those who knew him.❤️
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I love Pima County.
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John McCain was a hero. Lake is repulsive.
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Adrian Fontes
2 years
McCain, agree with his politics or not, loved Arizona. This blatantly DIVISIVE and ugly rhetoric is NOT American leadership. It’s grotesque.
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David Schweikert just voted for Jim Jordan twice and said that he is a "personal friend." Arizona does not need someone who cozies up to extremists who can't lead. Let's get rid of this enabler.
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A wonderful man. A wonderful role model. 🤍
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Honored to be serving on Governor Elect Hobbs transition team. Ready to work w this diverse group to better the lives of every Arizonan.
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Katie Hobbs
2 years
I’m pleased to announce my full administration transition team made up of public service, business, labor, & advocacy leaders from both sides of the aisle. I look forward to working with these outstanding local leaders as we build an administration that works for all Arizonans.
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Running for Congress was never on my bingo card, but I’m doing this because the extremism that Trump ushered in is still very much alive today. Step one for us is ousting David Schweikert in AZ-01 Watch my interview with @arizona12news
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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I just spoke with @DrAmishShah and congratulated him on winning the Dem nomination for CD1. He ran a truthful and dignified campaign and I look forward to helping him beat David Schweikert.
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@bobbyshriver @mariashriver @ONECampaign @RED Thank you for your strong voice on this.
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So-will Lake show some dignity concede?
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4 years
@brahmresnik @cindymccain Perfect. The @AZGOP is done. We can focus on turning the entire state blue beginning with governor’s office.
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Two years ago my man left this earth. I miss him more than I can share. One thing I do know-I know this more w each passing day. We are the sum of who we love and who loves us. Love is eternal. @GrantWoods ❤️
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Proud of this guy. First rate person. First rate campaign. @Adrian_Fontes
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This is impressive and indicative of the trend around the country. The R’s are not relating to young people and the unique circumstances they face at this time in history.
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My first birthday without Grant. I will forever treasure our last trip together. It was to my hometown of Brooklyn. I miss him like a person misses air. 💙
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11 months
It was so great meeting President Clinton today and discuss our race! We both agree Schweikert must go 💪
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2 years
Raising money for @Adrian_Fontes Let’s get this man elected Secretary of State in AZ. Democracy is at stake. 💙 🇺🇸💙
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Women in Arizona are under attack - again - and they're coming after doctors now too. It's time to get rid of extremists like Schweikert and codify Roe once and for all
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
How’s everyone feeling waking up in a land where no one is above the law? #FBIRaid
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Marlene Galán-Woods
6 months
Today's draconian decision is sickening. Arizona women have lost legal access to abortion. We must pass the abortion initiative this fall to protect women across the state and we must flip the House with pro-choice champions to protect abortion rights at a national level.
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@kyrstensinema You know what would have been nice? You protecting people’s right to vote instead of hiding behind the antiquated filibuster that doesn’t serve democracy.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
“Common decency for the common good.” Yes @matthewjdowd and I’d like to add: vote everyone out who doesn’t live and work by that motto.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
1 year
Schweikert just voted with his right wing cronies for Jim Jordan. These two are okay with dismantling democracy and banning abortion. Schweikert is a coward complicit in weakening democracy. This is reprehensible. Arizonans deserve better.
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2 years
This. ⬇️
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WendyB🌊 🇺🇸🦅
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Noche en Blanco! What a great evening at Hance Park hosted by this dynamic couple-the next Secretary of State in AZ @Adrian_Fontes and his beautiful partner in crime. 🤍⭐️🤍
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Dressed up and ready to celebrate our new Governor and democracy saved. 💙❤️ @katiehobbs @GovernorHobbs
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It would have been 33 years today. It’s still incomprehensible to me some days that he’s gone. @GrantWoods ❤️
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I am horrified and infuriated by today’s draconian decision to ban nearly all access to abortion. Anti-choice extremists are gambling with women's lives and we have to stop them at every turn. Arizona - we must pass the abortion initiative this fall and we must elect pro-choice
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2 years
“We aren’t going to call them election deniers they are maga fascist.” “Regular Americans want to move away from the chaos.” @Adrian_Fontes @MSNBC Great job my friend. So proud of you and grateful you will lead our state as SOS.
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@matthewjdowd “You can’t love your country only when you win.” @POTUS was great.
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32 years ago today. My heart. 💔 @GrantWoods
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Heading out to my first election night without my man. I miss Grant so much. ❤️
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Thrilled to sign the Arizona Abortion Initiative last night with my friend, Attorney General @AZAGMayes . Let’s guarantee all women have access to reproductive healthcare. 💪 #bansoffourbodies #arizonaforabortionaccess
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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10 days ago my love, best friend and partner @GrantWoods unexpectedly passed away. Below is the official release. Words fail me at this time. I loved him without measure. (PHOENIX) Due to capacity limits at All Saints Episcopal Church in Phoenix and an inability to
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Marlene Galán-Woods
1 year
Honored to have Congressman Swalwell's support in this race! He has been a champion of democracy and has worked tirelessly to create safer communities. I look forward to working with him when elected.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
This is not an exaggeration. We need to win in 22. We need to elect democrats around the country. Up and down the ballot. We may not have a country left if we don’t all get out there and do everything we can to ensure Dems win.
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Attention Dems running for office. This right here. Every day.
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It’s harder to buy Sudafed than an AK 15. We must turn our anger, our heartbreak into action Enough with thoughts and prayers. #lewiston
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True in Arizona. @DougDucey
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These people right here! ⬇️ Arizona-you did the right thing! God Bless. 💙
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Steven Slugocki
2 years
Arizona! We did it!!! Your next Secretary of State @Adrian_Fontes !!!!!Ahhhh!!!!! 😭 😭 Unbelievably proud of this team and Adrian. It's been a long and grueling campaign but we WON!
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Grief hides. It hides in the crevices of our hearts. And then it pours out, unexpectedly like a tsunami. 💔
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When the leader of your own legislative caucus, and a sitting member of your own party tells the world you are dangerous…people should listen.
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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
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Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R, tells @andersoncooper that GOP Secretary of State nominee Mark Finchem is “a dangerous man.”
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Everyone who cares about education in Arizona should read this thread. @DougDucey and the @AZGOP is responsible for the abject failure in education. The voucher program is wrong and unethical.
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teach0r teach0r 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇦
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I'm not a large enough account to make a difference but I wanted to share our "school choice" experience in AZ. Our neighborhood public school failed last year. No gifted services, no teacher for half the year, etc. So I pulled her and signed her up for a charter.
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Thrilled to spend time with Gabby Giffords-a true champion for Arizona’s families and a hero in the fight against gun violence…A strong woman who is always serving her country.
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Happy Birthday my love. I miss you every day. ❤️ @GrantWoods
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I’m so honored to have Gov Napolitano’s support! She has been a true Arizona trailblazer, leading on so many key issues - from education to the economy. I couldn’t be more proud to have her with me in this fight.
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I am proud to know our new Secretary of State. Thrilled and relieved for Arizona. @Adrian_Fontes
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I couldn’t sleep. It occurred to me that on this day last year I had only 6 days left w Grant and I didn’t know it.
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Theme dressing for trip to Florida.
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Before we get swept up again in Kari’s chaos, let’s remember that we have a responsibility to fight for democracy. I’m proud to have led efforts to call out misinformation last year and I will always be a champion of facts and truth. Arizonans deserve a leader with integrity
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@Scottcrates Omg-I hate to admit this made me laugh.
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Arizona. We are 1 and 2. We must elect pro democracy candidates. Vote. @Adrian_Fontes @katiehobbs @krismayes
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4 months
Grant would have been 70 today. It’s hard to believe. My heart still aches for this gorgeous human.
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2 years
Today I went to the gym, car wash, grocery store, multiple dog walks in the hood-and now-10 hours after I got dressed I realize my leggings are on inside out. God help me. 🤪
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19 years ago today Grant and I scooped up this little bundle from Guatemala and brought her home to her siblings. She completed our crazy family. Ava is growing up to be a kind, smart young lady we are so proud of. God has bless us for sure. 😇❤️
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Thank you @HeatherThomasAF for a beautiful and productive evening at your home. With your help we will get @Adrian_Fontes elected SOS In AZ.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Here he goes again - Schweikert is gaslighting us by taking credit for something he didn’t support. He voted to repeal clean energy measures earlier this year like we wouldn't notice. Arizona deserves better.
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Thank you @speakerbowers and @GeneralBrnovich for standing up to the election deniers in your party. Democracy depends on courageous voices. @60Minutes .
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Thank you Jonathan Fiero for painting this mural to honor my husband @GrantWoods Our family is deeply touched.
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I was so pleased to witness @stephen_richer receive the first Grant Woods Service to Law and Community Award. Well deserved for a man who has stood up to falsehoods and aggression in the name of law and democracy. @GrantWoods would be extremely proud of you my friend, as am I.
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I miss Grant so much right this second. We would have talked about this insane leak out of the Supreme Court into the night. We would be sitting outside together this morning reading all of the articles and commentary. He would have been appalled.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Rusty Bowers testimony is quite powerful getting emotional about refusing to violate his oath. #January6thCommitteeHearings #Arizona
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I’ve never been one to block people but today I’m on a blocking spree. Mean, low rent sexist comments get you blocked.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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My mom celebrated 80 today and we bought her a new car. She was a pretty excited. 💙❤️💙
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
Proud of this campaign. Proud of Adrian. Together we save democracy.
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Adrian Fontes
2 years
Thank you, Arizona! Let’s #protectdemocracy this November!
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Well deserved my friend. Michigan and the nation need you.
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Jocelyn Benson
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Heading to @jfklibrary for the #ProfileInCourage awards ceremony. I'm deeply grateful for this tremendous recognition of our work in Michigan to ensure every voice is heard, every vote is counted & our democracy is protected from all efforts to overturn the will of the people.
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@matthewjdowd Feeling pretty good that I live in a country where no one is above the law.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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I’m proud to help you become our next Secretary of State. Arizona needs a competent, honest and courageous leaders now more than ever.
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Adrian Fontes
3 years
I know that my friend Grant would be smiling today. I’m honored to have the support of Mrs. Woods. She’s brilliant & insightful. I greatly value her expertise, her perspective, & her intelligence. With Marlene on our team, we will be successful. Read more
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(PHOENIX) On Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. family, friends, city and state leaders, dignitaries and the community will come together for a Celebration of Life to honor and remember my sweet husband @GrantWoods at the Orpheum Theatre located at 203 West Adams
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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It’s late. And I miss sharing the mundane details of life w my partner.
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This is who David Schweikert and Republicans just voted for to lead the House. An outright election denier who tried to overturn our own results here in Arizona. This is beyond unacceptable.
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Howard Mortman
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"We must vote to sustain objections to states of electors submitted by states we genuinely believe clearly violated the Constitution and the presidential election of 2020 ... issue before us for Arizona." -- Rep. Mike Johnson Jan. 6, 2021
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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@Garrett_Archer I would like to add that if former AG @GrantWoods was with us he too would have signed this letter. 💙
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Today is the anniversary of the catastrophic #Dobbs decision. As the only woman and mother in this race, I'll tell you this: I will fight like hell to preserve the rights of my daughter and my granddaughter.
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Happy Birthday my love. Life is harder without you but I’m forever grateful to love you and be loved by you. ❤️ ⁦ @GrantWoods ⁩ 😇
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You know who’s a grown up? @katiehobbs @arizonapbs
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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My cousin-Oscar Louis-an immigrant from Cuba became an American citizen today. 💙❤️💙
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@DougDucey Spare us. Your record on gun reform is clear.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Honored to witness this swearing in and to serve as Adrian’s campaign chair. He was an excellent candidate but more importantly he’s an excellent human who will serve all of Arizona.
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Brahm Resnik
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NOW @Adrian_Fontes sworn in as Arizona secretary of state.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
The best thing I read this morning. @ClintSmithIII #sundayvibes
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I’m so honored to receive the endorsement of my friend, Attorney General @krismayes . Kris has taken on some of our toughest fights to defend our rights and freedoms. I look forward to working with her when elected to ensure our government is transparent and works for all of us.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
1 year
Excellent.
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Adrian Fontes
1 year
Saudi water leases cancelled. Thank you @GovernorHobbs
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House Dems were the adults in the room today, saving our country from extremists like David Schweikert who keeps trying to hold our government hostage with his right wing cronies. He's willing to risk Arizonans' safety and livelihood for his political games. Enough is enough.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
I cannot understand this. It literally blows my mind how @speakerbowers would vote for a treasonous man over a decent human being regardless of politics.
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Sam Stein
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“If he is the nominee, if he was up against Biden, I’d vote for him again” — Rusty Bowers on Trump, who he also said orchestrated an illegal and unconstitutional scheme to steal the last election.
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Could not agree more. Tom Horne continues to use our schools as a stunt to further his right wing credentials. What an unmitigated waste of time. We must trust and support our educators. Proud to stand with @ArizonaEA and have them in this race with me
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AZ Education Assoc. 🍎🏫
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Our statement on today's announcement about PragerU:
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Great energy at the women’s march! Hundreds of Arizonans in Phx -they are fired up to protect abortion rights. 💪 #banoffourbodies
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We will finally have a PEOPLE’S lawyer again at the Arizona Attorney General’s office with @krismayes
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Marlene Galán-Woods
1 year
Bill Gates is a hero. That is all.
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Brahm Resnik
1 year
‘The intensity of the past two years delivered Bill Gates to the brink.’ Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates stepped up. He defended our vote. This is the price he & his family have paid. A heart-wrenching must read from @yvonnewingett .
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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David Schweikert is a MAGA enabler who needs to be stopped. Chip in a few bucks to help us keep our first ad running and oust another extremist from Congress:
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Marlene Galán-Woods
2 years
We must pass common sense gun reform laws. Ban assault weapons.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
1 year
We had to say goodbye to our dear golden doodle Jackson last night. He was a birthday gift for Grant 12 years ago-though Jackson glued himself to Ava from day one. We are heartbroken.
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Let’s believe Schweikert’s record of voting for a total ban on abortion. Not this politically convenient word salad.
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Brahm Resnik
6 months
The impossible abortion position facing AZ GOP: -Post-Dobbs ruling: @RepDavid "pleased" -Post-AZ ban that's a product of Dobbs: "I do not support"
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Marlene Galán-Woods
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Great evening in Tucson with former Congressman Ron Barber and @Conover17L . Humbled to have the support of old guard Arizonans including former US Senator Dennis DeConcini and @Ann_Kirkpatrick . Together we flip Az 1 Blue!
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Marlene Galán-Woods
3 years
The bill passed, thankfully. But with only One Republican Vote. Yes. Only one Republican in the House voted to protect our elections from foreign interference. Let that sink in.
@PoliticusSarah
Sarah Reese Jones
3 years
"208 House Republicans voted against the Protecting Our Democracy Act which would require candidates to report foreign election interference to the FBI." via @politicususa
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