Eleni Kounalakis
@eleniforca
JD Vance rolled into California, shut out our local press, and showed us exactly who he is: out of touch, disrespectful, and proudly racist. Calling U.S. Senator ALEX Padilla “Jose” wasn’t a mistake—it was a message. And Californians see right through it.
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U.S. Senator @padilla.senate.gov was put in handcuffs for simply asking a question. That’s not law & order — that’s authoritarianism. If this can happen to a U.S. Senator, I don’t...
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What’s happening in LA isn’t about safety — it’s fearmongering. Immigrants are part of the fabric of our great state. CA stands with our immigrant communities & is taking action t...
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CA stands in solidarity with Central TX after this weekend’s catastrophic flooding — one of the deadliest in the U.S. in decades, claiming at least 89 lives. We’re especially holding close the families mourning the young lives tragically lost at Camp Mystic, and those still searching for loved ones.
What’s happening in LA isn’t about safety — it’s fearmongering. Immigrants are part of the fabric of our great state. CA stands with our immigrant communities & is taking action to protect them. Stay peaceful. Don’t give Trump what he wants. Our strength is in unity, not chaos.
California, we are one day away from Election Day! Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day, so today is a great day to drop it in the mailbox or return to it to a vote center. In order for democracy to work, we all need to participate, so be sure to go to vote.ca.gov to make your plan.
Honored to have the support of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi — a mentor, a friend, & one of CA’s greatest leaders. As Treasurer, I’ll invest in affordable housing & infrastructure to create jobs & tackle our housing crisis head-on. Grateful for her confidence as we keep fighting for CA’s future.
First, the Trump Administration sent National Guard troops to California for political theater. Now, they’re doing the same in Washington, DC. It’s a waste of taxpayer dollars and a dangerous power grab. California stands with DC in rejecting these stunts and defending our democracy.
CA, I just opened my mail-in ballot to vote YES on Prop 50! This special election is our chance to restore power to the people, with fair, transparent maps that sunset in 2030. Vote early, by mail, or on Election Day — but make sure you vote YES on 50! Let’s do this, CA! #YesOnCA50 #CAStrong
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