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Dec

Incomparable

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If there’s one thing I love about @RepJohnLewis, it’s his incomparable will to fight. I know he’s got a lot more of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 30, 2019

Dear Congressman. You are loved. You are respected. You are magnificent. Lifting you up in prayer, peace and the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 30, 2019

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Pete Souza (@PeteSouza) December 30, 2019

Nov

The Consequences Of Gerrymandering

By Nerdy Wonka 165 Comments

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Tags: All On The Line, asheville, Barack Obama, Gerrymandering, North Carolina, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act

Take a look at this piece to understand the very real consequences of gerrymandering. In Asheville, NC, we see what… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 24, 2019

Politicians shouldn’t be picking their voters. Voters should be picking their representatives. But unless we act, t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 24, 2019

Nov

A Lasting Legacy

By Nerdy Wonka 111 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, democrats, elections, gun control, Gun Safety, Gun Violence, healthcare, Kentucky, medicaid, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, virginia, voting, Voting Rights

Proud of all the Americans who showed up to vote yesterday, electing a set of hopeful, forward-thinking leaders pri… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 06, 2019

Oct

Substance And Grace

By Nerdy Wonka 131 Comments

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Tags: baltimore, Barack Obama, Black History, civil rights, Congress, cummings, death, democrats, elijah, Embed, Embed Tweets, maryland, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

Michelle and I are heartbroken over the passing of our friend, Elijah Cummings. May his example inspire more Americ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 17, 2019

When the history books are written about this tumultuous era, I want them to show that I was among those in the Hou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) September 24, 2019

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“I will fight until the death to make sure that every citizen has that right to vote because that is the essence of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Latino Victory (@latinovictoryus) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was the rarest of politicians- he was a man of substance and of grace; fierce in his determination… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Eric Holder (@EricHolder) October 17, 2019

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We are praying for the wife and family of @RepCummings, for Baltimore, and for our nation. His death is resonating… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The King Center (@TheKingCenter) October 17, 2019

Wow. From Rep. Elijah Cummings' first floor speech: "I only have a minute, only sixty seconds in it... Just a tiny… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tommy X-TrumpIsARacist-opher (@tommyxtopher) October 17, 2019

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America lost a giant with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a man of principle who championed truth, justice and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 17, 2019

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America has lost a hero, and I have lost a dear friend. Elijah Cummings was the conscience of Congress. His North S… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tom Perez (@TomPerez) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) October 17, 2019

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Our nation has lost a mighty fighter for democracy, accountability, equity and justice with the tragic loss of Cong… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) October 17, 2019

Elijah Cummings was a dedicated public servant with 36 years of combined service in the MD House of Delegates and i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) October 17, 2019

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“When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 17, 2019

A son of sharecroppers who rose to become one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, Elijah Cummings fought ti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The New York Times (@nytimes) October 17, 2019

Jul

Restoring Our Democracy

By Nerdy Wonka 175 Comments

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Tags: #VotingMatters, All On The Line, Barack Obama, census, Gerrymandering, Political And Funny Tweets, President, SCOTUS, tweets, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights

Recent court decisions make it clear that the change we need to restore our democracy has to come from the ground u… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 31, 2019

Jul

Citizen

By Nerdy Wonka 137 Comments

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Tags: 2020 Election, All On The Line, Barack Obama, Election 2020, elections, Electoral College, Gerrymandering, Obama, ofa, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

The most important job in our democracy is citizen. If you’re tired of politicians manipulating maps and ignoring t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 01, 2019

Sep

President Obama: I Believe In You

By Nerdy Wonka 115 Comments

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Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 07, 2018

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Jul

When We All Vote

By Nerdy Wonka 159 Comments

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Tags: Celebrities, Celebrity, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, organization, Political And Funny Tweets, vote, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

In my family, voting was a sacred responsibility, one which we never took for granted. I’m excited to be a part of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 19, 2018

Your vote is your voice. #WhenWeAllVote, we all do better. Register and volunteer at whenweallvote.org. https://t.co/sYAxRGFNjd
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When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) July 19, 2018

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Stay tuned... people.com/politics/miche…
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Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) July 18, 2018

Michelle's back. usat.ly/2mqSKPj
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USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 19, 2018

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Hey, friends! I’m joining @MichelleObama, @tomhanks, @Lin_Manuel, @JanelleMonae, @CP3 & @TheTimMcGraw to make sure… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Faith Hill (@FaithHill) July 19, 2018

.@MichelleObama knows just how important this is. #whenweallvote we make our voices heard and we can change the wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) July 19, 2018

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Tu voto es tu voz. #WhenWeAllVote, todos lo hacemos mejor. Registrarse y ser voluntario en… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Piper Perabo (@PiperPerabo) July 19, 2018

We can’t sit on the sidelines. #WhenWeAllVote we elect people who represent all of us. Register to vote & volunteer… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) July 19, 2018

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We make a difference in every single step along the path of our democracy. It’s up to all of us to register, vote,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) July 19, 2018