By MoveOn Staff. Monday, April 11 2016
Over the weekend, Senator Patrick Leahy clarified his position on superdelegates and the race to be the Democratic nominee for President, saying that while he personally supports Secretary Clinton, his delegate vote will go to the candidate with the most pledged delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia this summer. Ilya Sheyman, executive director […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Thursday, April 7 2016
“You don’t get what you don’t fight for. And I’m ready to fight.” That was Senator Elizabeth Warren‘s message to thousands of MoveOn members and allies gathered for a national Supreme Court conference call on April 4. Warren spoke to thousands of MoveOn members and our partners who represented 16 national progressive organizations. The senator noted that the […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, April 5 2016
Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action, had the following response to Bernie Sanders’ win in the Wisconsin Democratic Primary this evening: “Tonight was a huge night for Bernie Sanders. He now has the momentum in this race and has won another state that will be critical to Democrats in November. This victory, building […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, March 29 2016
80% of Votes Cast by MoveOn Members in New York’s 19th District to Endorse Zephyr Teachout for Congress NEW YORK — New York members of MoveOn.org Political Action have voted to endorse progressive champion Zephyr Teachout in the U.S. House race in the state’s 19th District with 80% of votes cast in favor of backing […]
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Candidates | Elections
By MoveOn Staff. Thursday, March 24 2016
69% of MoveOn Members in Washington’s 7th District Vote to Endorse Pramila Jayapal for Congress WASHINGTON — Washington members of MoveOn.org Political Action have voted to endorse progressive champion Pramila Jayapal in the U.S. House race in the state’s 7th District with 69% of votes cast in favor of backing Jayapal. Fellow Democratic candidates Joe McDermott and Brady Walkinshaw received 20% […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Saturday, March 19 2016
Just over two months ago, MoveOn members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. Since then this revolutionary campaign has accomplished more than anyone predicted—as The New York Times just reported yesterday, Bernie has a real pathway to victory, a sign of the momentum that has catapulted a long-shot candidate into a serious contender. After this […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Saturday, March 19 2016
On Monday, March 21, the first workday home for senators during their March recess, voters across the country will participate in a national day of action calling on Senate Republicans to “Do Your Job” and uphold their constitutional obligation to give fair consideration to to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Merrick Garland. The day […]
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By admin. Friday, March 18 2016
On Wednesday March 16, I faced physical aggression from one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters: the media. The day didn’t start that way though. When Donald Trump first announced his candidacy for president in all of its gaudy, escalator-filled glory, it was clear that his campaign would center around one core theme: hate. As the […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Wednesday, March 16 2016
Ilya Sheyman, executive director of MoveOn.org Political Action had the following reaction to President Obama’s nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to the Supreme Court. “President Obama has fulfilled his constitutional duty by nominating Judge Merrick Garland, but instead of fulfilling their constitutional duty, […]
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By MoveOn Staff. Tuesday, March 15 2016
On Monday, March 21, thousands around the country will be calling the Senate switchboard urging Senate Republicans to “Do your job” and consider a #SCOTUS nominee. Our next Supreme Court justice could help overturn Citizens United and restore voting rights. He or she could defend unions, the Affordable Care Act, the global climate deal, immigrant […]
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