Mamie Locke
@SenatorLocke
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Protecting the Senate Democratic Majority as Chair of @VASenateDems . Representing SD-23 in Hampton Roads. Teaching Political Science at @_HamptonU .
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@GovernorVA
said his
#1
goal was to flip the Senate. Not tonight, Glenn. Not tonight.
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How about teacher retention instead of tip lines? Pay teachers what they are worth, above the national average.
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Justice Samuel Chase was impeached from SCOTUS for allowing partisan leanings to affect his court decisions. Hmmm…
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I am sickened by the news of a 6 year old shooting a teacher in an elementary school yesterday. Two questions: How in the hell does a 6 year old access a gun, and when does this madness stop? Praying for the teacher and her family.
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So Christian Youngkin thinks it is okay to make a remark about sending Speaker Pelosi home to California in the context of her husband being violently attacked? Not okay, not political satire or fodder for your ridiculous speech.
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Congratulations to the newest Senator from Virginia Beach, the Honorable Aaron Rouse. So looking forward to working with you.
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Dog whistles. Youngkin wants to have partnerships for charter schools. At universities to assist with entrepreneurship. At HBCUs to assist with entertainment. Sooo,..can’t start a business, but can sing and dance for me. One of those things that makes you go “hmmm”
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Women have the right to make decisions about their reproductive health choices. In Virginia Senate Democrats will be the brick wall to ensure we remain a safe haven despite the hot wind blowing from the executive branch
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Governor says we do not have time for political posturing, but his entire speech is just that. Telling a lie over and over again isn’t again isn’t going to make it true, Governor. Stop the pandering and lying.
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Senator Lucas took Youngkin to task over the new egregious history and social studies standards on The ReidOut. She laid him and the BOE out! Go seat mate!
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@DonaldJTrumpJr
What about the Christian children shot in Uvalde? The Christian children shot at Douglas High School? The Christian children shot in Newtown? Where was your outrage then? What’s showing now is your bigotry, but considering who you are, apples don’t fall far…
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Governor has time to hang out at the Right to Life rally. Maybe he needs to take time to resolve the gross negligence over school funding instead.
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Congratulations Senator Jennifer McClellan on your historic win and nomination as candidate for 4th Congressional District. I’m claiming it for you, first African American woman in the delegation. On to victory February 21st.
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As always Youngkin chooses his corporate friends over hardworking Virginians. He has chosen dirty fossil fuel donors over creating good jobs in Virginia by blocking having Ford battery plant site even considered due to his paranoia over China.
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A ban is a ban, and Youngkin is betting wrong. We need every voter who cares about reproductive freedom to bank your vote now by voting early! You can look up your Early Voting site at
Youngkin bets 15-week abortion limit is winner in Virginia and beyond
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What a hypocrite! Youngkin mouths platitudes about Virginians learning all our history, the good and the bad, and then issues an EO banning CRT which isn’t even taught in public schools. It’s a slap at cultural competency. Rs don’t want the truth to be taught about slavery, etc.
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I am thrilled that the House has chosen such strong leaders from both Hampton Roads & Northern Virginia.
@DonScott757
@C_Herring
@KathyKLTran
are all unapologetic fighters for workers and reflect the diversity of our Commonwealth and our party. This is a new day in the new South.
HISTORY MADE: Congratulations to Speaker-Designee Don Scott.
@DonScott757
will serve as the first Black Speaker in Virginia history!
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Hmmm…so Congress can ban TikTok, but not pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?
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Columbus’ ass gets lost, stumbled upon land occupied by indigenous people, “claimed” said land, yet he’s the hero of VA history. Enslaved people are ripped from their land,stripped of their names,history, families sold, yet formed kinships in VA history. That your story Youngkin?
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Let’s get to work to elect Aaron Rouse as the new senator from SD7 in Virginia Beach. He is the nominee and needs our boots on the ground. Let’s get it done!
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As a university professor I am beyond outraged that the Governor and DOE minions are sticking their unwanted noses in VCU curriculum. But we know what it’s about…teaching anything about race, racism, equity, inclusion is not allowed. After all, can’t bother with the truth, right
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Just got removed from Southern Regional Educational Board by Youngkin, a board I have served on for 10 years and chaired the Legislative Advisory Council. Can’t wait to see who he appoints.
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I am so terribly sad to hear the news of the passing of my good friend Congressman Donald McEachin. Always a compassionate, honorable man who put others first. Rest well my friend.
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I’m baffled. Help me understand how one reaches “common ground” when one party vetoes common sense legislation for education, voting rights, ending gun violence and cuts policies that are common sense? I guess common sense is not so common.
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Get ready for the dog whistles. We heard some yesterday and will hear more tomorrow. Dog whistles are not just the coded words in the EOs and speeches, but appointments. Crazy begets crazy. Me? Pivot and punch!
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Youngkin says he won’t support a budget with tax increases. His introduced budget had a sales tax increase on consumers. Was he not going to support his own budget, or just one that extends the regressive tax to businesses as well?
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Youngkin wants to cut corporate taxes and put more money into lab schools. He is criminalizing women and providers with an abortion ban. How about putting those resources into schools, teachers, affordable housing and behavioral health care? Women can make their own choices
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Today is Election Day. Because of Democrats, it’s a state holiday. If you have not voted early, please vote today. If you are not registered, you can register and cast a provisional ballot today. Your vote is your voice.
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Note the number of times Youngkin said Petersburg in the spate of 5 minutes. Note also the number of black and brown people he paraded before the audience. Can we say pandering?
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Back in January, it was clear from the doors in Sen.
@AaronRouseVaBch
's special election that abortion was the
#1
issue for voters, as it remained all year.
Democrats will continue to win because we center both the reproductive and the economic freedom of hardworking families.
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I was able to overcome poverty thanks to public schools, great teachers & a lot of hard work. But this is so much bigger than me – it’s about the most vulnerable. When I shared the spotlight with
@iamwesmoore
, it was an apt moment to speak about the other Mamie Lockes 1/
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Governor Glenn “Disenfranchise” Youngkin trying to continue the legacy of the capital of the Confederacy. It is completely unacceptable that these people were kicked off the voter rolls to begin with and only reinstated days before the election.
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@GovernorVA
Then define for us what you really mean by “divisive concepts” and the erasure of equity from DEI. The hypocrisy is mind boggling. This point patronizing.
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Polls close at 7. Thirty minutes let to let your voice be heard.
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The banning and censorship of literature and materials deemed “having sexually explicit content”masquerading as parental notification is support for the conservative agenda to override elected school boards and the wisdom of educators.
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So, Governor does not believe in criminal justice reform, in any form or fashion. No redemption for anyone, even juveniles under the age of 11. SB23 had nothing to do with gangs, but if you want a bogeyman I guess you can always find one. Suffer the little children…
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I guess Governor Youngkin is proud to have vetoed 153 bills from the 2024 session, many of which passed on a bipartisan vote. I guess it fills him with pride to allow communities to continue to be plagued by gun violence (including hospitals). Yes, let's veto all gun safety
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Do not gone the Governor credit for what happened with utility regulation. He is responsible for mucking it up until the 11th hour. His inability to understand the legislative process boggles the mind.
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So Amanda Chase just said that spending $1 million on slavery and freedom heritage sites is a waste of money. One million dollars out of a multi-billion dollar budget and she finds this a waste of money.
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I guess the Insurrectionist former president does own the SCOTUS.
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Thank you to
@PPAVirginia
and
@REPRORising_VA
for hosting a PACKED canvass launch for
@SenMMason
. We need him to stay in the Senate to protect our reproductive freedom. You need to control your body and your health care decisions. No one should make that decision for you.
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The core values of free speech and peaceful assembly are cornerstones of our democracy. Historically, student-led protests on college campuses have been powerful catalysts for change, with young voices boldly speaking against the pressing issues of their times. Today, this
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How can you say you care about low income kids yet vote against the minimum wage bill? Help me understand that hypocrisy.
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I am insulted when a Republican senator says democrats are unwilling to compromise on legislation dealing with social or racial justice. Have they not worked against such policies for decades? Further, what legislation have they proposed that leads to social and racial justice?
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June and 19th = Juneteenth. Meant freedom and liberation to enslaved people in Texas upon hearing that slavery had ended. Now to be commemorated as state holiday in Virginia.
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Governor Youngkin vetoed SB35 which would have required training in unconscious bias and cultural competency with respect to African American women’s maternal health care. This veto and the rationale for it shows a clear lack of understanding of, not only of the legislation, but
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Youngkin’s presidential prelude on CNN was a joke. He did not answer questions factually on trans kids, AP black history, books in libraries, or much of anything. Clearly he is incompetent on education and simply wants to privatize public schools. That’s the Republican playbook.
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I stand with Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro Choice, and all pro choice advocates who stand against those who criminalize the rights of women to make their own health decisions.
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Where is this self righteous outrage coming from with the LG in the aftermath of the shooting in Monroe Park? Did she not campaign with an assault rifle? Did she not attend NRA meeting immediately in aftermath of Uvalde? Gun violence is caused by guns
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Thank you, Mayor
@LevarStoney
, for coming down to Hampton Roads for Senator
@AaronRouseVaBch
's Breakfast for Black Leaders this morning! When we win, the entire Commonwealth wins!
#GOTV
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Today we recognize the historic injustices committed against Virginia's first peoples, celebrate the continued contributions of our tribal communities, and re-commit to strengthening our partnership with them. Here's to continued healing and progress.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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Coastal resilience is critical, but he withdraws from RGGI? Help me understand!
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Cardinal News hosted a bipartisan conversation in Roanoke with Senator Obenshain, Delegate O’Quinn, and me. Great discussion on upcoming session.
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@PWashTX22
@SenLouiseLucas
@GovernorVA
Nothing. Would love those partnerships at HBCUs. Not just entertainment. Black folks are not just Step’n’Fetchit, there for other folks’ entertainment.
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@LeeAnninAlex
@SenLouiseLucas
Voter registration (including 17 year olds who will be 18 by primary and/or Election Day)
Door knocking-let voters know what’s at stake; advocate and volunteer
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But it’s okay to demean the FBI? That’s law enforcement if I’m not mistaken, Governor.
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It should not be lost here that the law can be used a tool to protect or oppress, to serve justice or to perpetuate injustice. Youngkin spent months trying to change the law to control women. He could not be an effective advocate to bring the top law enforcement agency to Va.
.
@RepStenyHoyer
says someone from Virginia approached him re: FBI process:
"This was an unfair competition ... You had Moore. We had Youngkin."
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Yet another mass shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart. Seven known dead, including the shooter. When will this madness of gun violence stop?
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Stand with the Justins of Tennessee. The disrespect shown to these brothers is symptomatic of institutional racism and defines critical race theory at its core (for those who need the definition). We deal with this disrespect on a daily.
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There is a teacher shortage in Virginia. GA funded grant program to assist provisionally licensed teachers of color to get full licensure. Youngkin administration halted program without notice to “evaluate.” Is there a teacher shortage? Or do we not want color in the classroom?
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Who is this drama queen giving the GOP response to State of the Union? Don’t give up the day job, because this over acting and slow mo denunciation is overkill and certainly not Oscar worthy.
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Thank you Madam Finance Chair for the awesome opportunity to serve as a conferee on your first budget. Proud of you, our conferees, and the Senate Finance staff. Great work for the citizens of the Commonwealth.
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The Washington Post Ed Board got it right in endorsing
@RussetPerry
,
@pwcdanica
and
@joelgriffinva
. We are exactly one month out from the election. Make your plan today to vote early for them!
The Editorial Board endorses
@pwcdanica
for Virginia Senate District 30 and
@RussetPerry
for Virginia Senate District 31.
Read more here:
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Thank you, Governor
@iamwesmoore
for joining us, and thank you to
@Virginia_AFLCIO
for getting out the vote to protect our majority! Geography knows no bounds when women’s rights and workers’ rights are on the line!
Fired up to be kicking off our day in Virginia with
@SenatorLocke
,
@ClintonHD76
, and our good friends from
@Virginia_AFLCIO
in Norfolk!
Let’s get out the vote, Virginia!
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Proud of my Lt. Governor, Justin Fairfax, who has been elected chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association.
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So AG Miyares becomes another MAGA Republican to create office to examine nonexistent voter fraud, wasting taxpayer money. How about funding a unit to go after real fraud, like your office Mr. AG?
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50 years ago the Supreme Court made abortion a constitutional right with its ruling in Roe v Wade. This current Court is not interested in allowing women to make their own choices. We will prevail.
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When people show you who they are, believe them…the first time. Donald Trump’s presidency was a disaster; he refused to concede the 3020 election, incited an insurrection, and is under 91 indictments. Yet…
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Thanks Lindsey Graham. You’ve put it out there what the MAGA Republicans are really about with women’s reproductive health. They want to reinforce Dobbs with a national law. He’s speaking their truth. We must listen and ACT.
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Was it a “backwards” budget when the Governor introduced a sales tax increase on consumers and tax cuts for his wealthy friends? The budget put on his desk supports kitchen table issues not boardroom antics.
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Youngkin & team go to Petersburg to tout initiatives & programs already in place. Smacks of a poverty pimp to me.
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As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s be grateful for family and friends. Families in Chesapeake are mourning the loss of family members and praying for healing of those in hospital due to gun violence. When will we the courage to fix this problem
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What nonsense coming out of this man’s mouth. Teach the good and the bad, yet change the history and social studies standards to do just the opposite. What a hypocrite!
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I am disappointed that my colleague Senator Chap Peterson thinks that those who created Massive Resistance and Jim Crow made bad decisions, but had a functioning school system. Inferior education and closed schools is not functioning; it’s discrimination and racism.
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That tracks.
Gov. Youngkin’s PACs have paid nearly $800k to a woman who was involved in planning the Jan. 6 rally at the US Capitol.
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Democrats believe in a fair tax code where corporations pay their fair share and hardworking people can keep more of what they earn. Senate Democrats fought for the tax rebate checks that are coming soon to eligible taxpayers via mail or direct deposit!
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Six people shot to death with an AR 15, yet what is Tennessee legislature worried about? Expelling black representatives for decorum of the body. Stay woke people!
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Youngkin: we don’t pick and choose parts of the constitution dealing with criminal justice (parole board), but he does with education?
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