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Democratic members of Congress have been the subject of threats and harassment. Even candidates like me received threats on the trail from people with hands mighty close to their holster.
All because of Republican rhetoric and fear mongering. (cont'd)
All because of Republican rhetoric and fear mongering. (cont'd)
. @AOC is exactly right when she says that Republicans are just now learning what it's like to be the subject of threats.
She's also right when she points out that it hasn't forced anyone that I can discern to shy away from principle and doing the right thing. /2
She's also right when she points out that it hasn't forced anyone that I can discern to shy away from principle and doing the right thing. /2
Republicans have cowered to Trump and are doing so once more in a moment of tremendous national import.
It wasn't enough when Trump cultists attempted to run the Biden bus off the road. It wasn't enough when Trump said "stand back and stand by." /3
It wasn't enough when Trump cultists attempted to run the Biden bus off the road. It wasn't enough when Trump said "stand back and stand by." /3
The point is, there has never been a line that Trump can cross because there is no end to the bounds of cowardice the entire Republican caucus has displayed - save for an exception or two.
But welcome to our shoes, Republicans. There are many differences between us. /4
But welcome to our shoes, Republicans. There are many differences between us. /4
Chief among them? You've made us the victim more times than we can count.
But Democrats keep showing up, keep speaking truth to power, and refuse to cower to an authoritarian bully.
You might consider taking an opportunity here to learn something from our example. /5
But Democrats keep showing up, keep speaking truth to power, and refuse to cower to an authoritarian bully.
You might consider taking an opportunity here to learn something from our example. /5
But your chief political strategy has always been rousing your base through nonsensical fear mongering about socialism, communism, etc.
So now you know what it's like to be on the receiving end of irrationally riled up members of your (own base). /6
So now you know what it's like to be on the receiving end of irrationally riled up members of your (own base). /6
I'd like to think that this will result in you more carefully choosing your words, especially since your new tact is lecturing about "unity and healing."
Nothing would make me happier than to be able to argue about policy in good faith. /7
Nothing would make me happier than to be able to argue about policy in good faith. /7
But the onus is on you to practice what you preach.
So let's be clear - if you're a victim, you aren't the first. And if you're a victim, may it result in a sliver of empathy from a caucus that likes to cosplay politics with the lives of Americans and colleagues. /8
So let's be clear - if you're a victim, you aren't the first. And if you're a victim, may it result in a sliver of empathy from a caucus that likes to cosplay politics with the lives of Americans and colleagues. /8
Until then, just know that we do not wish ill upon you. Our party fights for the health, wellbeing, and justice for every American - including Republicans.
I hope you'll take this opp to reflect on the fact that to "lower the temperature," you'll have to take the first step.
I hope you'll take this opp to reflect on the fact that to "lower the temperature," you'll have to take the first step.
