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A Latina for Governor?

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    Robert, If you read the news at all these days, it’s clear that the 2022 Campaign Season is already ramping up into full gear. As one of our top supporters, our team wanted to share an  exclusive  poll with you about the current field of candidates in the race against Republican Ron DeSantis and his radical, right-wing agenda.  One thing is clear:  the race for governor is wide open.     It’s not surprising that, when voters learned more about Annette and her proven track record of fighting for Floridians, she jumped from 13% of the vote share to 40%!  We know Annette has always been a champion for our Democratic values in Tallahassee, has successfully fought back against false accusations  of socialism, and STILL won as a Democrat and a Latina in a tough swing district.    Now, more than ever, that’s what we need: a Democrat who can win. Are you with us?   Right now, Annette is taking some time to discuss the future of this campaign with friends, family, and constituents. She is t

ICYMI: Gov. JB Pritzker Signed Historic Criminal Justice Reform

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      Hi Robert,   In case you missed it: activists, legislators, and advocates came together as Gov. JB Pritzker signed several landmark criminal justice reform bills into law. One of these bills, Senate Bill 2122, bans police officers from lying and using other deceptive tactics on minors during interrogations. This is a major step forward in creating a more just and equitable system. I was honored to join Gov. Pritzker and stakeholders as he signed this legislation. It was deeply moving to hear from victims of wrongful convictions. They are telling their stories in order to make sure future generations have the protections that they did not - I’m proud to support them. You can watch my full speech here:        The other bills that were signed are: - Senate Bill 64, which encourages the use of restorative justice practices. - Senate Bill 2129, which allows the State’s Attorney to petition for resentencing of an offender under certain conditions. - House Bill 3587, which creates the R

Dr. Ben Carson, American Cornerstone Institute

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robert, You've heard me talk about the American Cornerstone Institute before, but I wanted to give you an update on everything that we have been doing. We have been staying quite busy trying to educate America about the far left's radical social agenda and unprecedented raiding of the treasury to support liberal causes and interest groups. Far left progressives are doing everything they can to fool the American public into thinking that their radical views are actually mainstream, including shouting "Racist!" in response to anything that is even remotely conservative. How can we get back to common ground if they are unwilling to even engage in a debate? That cannot be the way forward, and the American Cornerstone Institute is doing everything it can to reinvigorate the principles that made America the greatest country in the history of the world. I'm asked about the same thing every time I go on the news. I'm asked about how our nation got so divided and what

General Milley was absolutely right

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  Fox News host Tucker Carlson recently called General Milley -- the  chairman  of the joint chiefs of staff -- a stupid pig. Meanwhile Tucker is the first to say how kneeling at a football game is disrespectful to our troops. Come on. If you’re pissed off and want to demonstrate your *ahem* strong feelings about Tucker Carlson, sign up to get this FREE sticker today. Just tell us where to send yours and we will ship it to you at no cost. General Milley was absolutely right in his testimony before Congress. It is important that we train our troops on how to combat white supremacy and extremism. And it is important that we stop Republicans from turning our military into a political tool just so they can complain about “woke” culture. Do you agree? Then get your free “F*ck Tucker Carlson” sticker today. We hope you display it with pride! - The Team at VoteVets GET YOUR STICKER   PAID FOR BY VOTEVETS ACTION FUND

new ways to celebrate the President and First Lady’s commitment to the arts

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  Hi there, If you’ve followed Barack Obama’s career at all, you know that when it comes to music, books, art, and all things pop culture, he is something of a Tastemaker-in-Chief. As President, he and Mrs. Obama welcomed dancers, artists, and musicians into the halls of the White House for special performances and ceremonies—including a few where President Obama grabbed the mic himself!  An extension of his appreciation for a snappy lyric and an undeniable bass line, he put out his first-ever Spotify playlist in 2015. It quickly turned into a groovy tradition that’s still going strong.  This week, he dropped a new list of his favorite summer tracks and summer reads. Check it out.     Here at the Obama Foundation, we’re finding new ways to celebrate the President and First Lady’s commitment to the arts through the Obama Presidential Center. The campus will feature a recording studio for young musicians to perfect their craft, a new branch of the Chicago Library where kids can get lost

I’m more convinced than ever that we should eliminate the filibuster

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  Friend — My good friend Adam Schiff asked me to reach out and give you an update about our fight in the Senate to protect voting rights and make our democracy stronger. And to tell you why we can’t win this fight alone. I was just appointed to the Senate this year to fill the vacancy of Vice President Kamala Harris. With no time to waste, I immediately got to work to defend this seat in 2022 and hold our Democratic majority in the Senate. Every day, I’m working to reform the immigration system, make healthcare universal through Medicare for All, and fight climate change by passing a Green New Deal.  We have to deliver. That’s what people voted for in 2020. But Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans have made it clear they will govern from the minority and are using the filibuster to prevent our country from moving forward and passing any major legislation. That’s why I’m more convinced than ever that we should eliminate the filibuster – right now. Ending the filibuster in the Senate

President Clinton’s recent note

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  Dear Robert, As you may have seen from President Clinton’s recent note, the Clinton Foundation just released its Impact Report. I hope you’ll take a moment to read it. It includes a compelling profile of our work to help Puerto Rico and Caribbean communities prepare for the intensifying impacts of climate change, which I thought you might appreciate. READ MORE ABOUT OUR IMPACT Through the unprecedented events of last year, the Clinton Foundation stood strongly by the communities we serve. As always, The Clinton Global Initiative team worked alongside partners and local leaders to cultivate a powerful community of change-makers who are helping to foster an inclusive, resilient, and prosperous Caribbean region. We couldn’t do this work without your partnership and support. Thank you, as always — and have a happy and healthy summer ahead! Sincerely, Luke Schiel Director, Clinton Global Initiative SUPPORT OUR WORK The Clinton Foundation has received high ratings from leading charity eval

Michael Flynn posted a video of him and his family taking the QAnon oath

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  We didn’t see your name on our petition. Add your name if you agree Michael Flynn should be recalled to active duty and court martialed for his sedition. We’re counting on you to make your voice heard. SIGN THE PETITION Robert - Michael Flynn posted a video of him and his family taking the QAnon oath and encouraging others to do the same. I cannot think of anything more disrespectful and outrageous than a member of our military -- who swore an oath to defend our Constitution upon joining our armed forces -- pledging allegiance to QAnon instead. Yes, this is the same Michael Flynn who called for a violent overthrow of President Biden. In other words, sedition. And to be absolutely clear – that is a treason that our men and women in uniform would never ever countenance. I’m calling for Michael Flynn to be recalled to active duty and court martialed for his sedition. Do you agree with me? Add your name today to say you support court martialing Michael Flynn for his treason. Let me clari

The Empowering Law Enforcement Act

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  About Tim Services Media Center Legislative Work Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. In addition to these weekly updates, you can sign up to receive other issue-specific newsletters  here  . Also, please remember to follow me on  Facebook  ,  Twitter  ,  Instagram  , and  YouTube   for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina! Golden Entrepreneurship The American Dream doesn’t stop at retirement. Millions of older Americans have the potential to re-enter the workforce and continue building on their careers with the experience they’ve cultivated over the years. This week I introduced a bill to equip “Golden” entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to make their businesses—and their communities—thrive. Click the image below to watch my video introducing the  Golden-preneurship Act! Click to watch my video introducing the bill Empowering Law Enforcement Since President Biden came into office, his administration has continued to fuel illegal immigration w