The Land Of The Free: An American Political Roleplay (IC)

[Azekopolaltion]

Westra Ad - Nevada and New Hampshire

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Serious tune playing in background

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"There's a deep sense of unrest in our country."

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"And rightly so."

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"Our roads are crumbling."

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"Washington turned it's back on workers..."

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"Got in bed with Amazon, Walmart, and Wall Street instead."

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"Washington turned its back on our kids for more fossil fuel blood money."

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"Turned its back on our sick, just to let the health insurance lobbyists run away with more profits."

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"Turned its back on our troops and veterans, just to serve political donors in the military-industrial complex."

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"If we want to get better, we have to come terms with this – we have to come to terms with what's wrong."

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"People are hurting."

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"There is no justice when so few have so much..."

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"And so many have so little."

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"Are we not all children of God? The poor, the hungry, the wretched? Are we not all united by one flag?"

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"A better America is possible. A country that our founders envisioned."

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"A land of equal opportunity, of a minimum standard of dignity. Where the promise of our Constitution to 'protect the general Welfare' is respected."

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"We need a president who stands with the working class, who fights for the working class, who has dedicated their career to the working class."

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"Tim Westra is that candidate."

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"He doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk. He's stood on picket lines, authored legislation to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, helped write the Affordable Care Act which expanded coverage to millions. And now, he wants to finish the job."

"A national health insurance option, tuition-free college, a minimum wage, corporate accountability. All of it is possible if we stand together in a political movement to tell the establishment: We are Worthy, and we will no longer be silenced."

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"I'm Senator Tim Westra, and I approve this message."

[Shah Rukh Khan]

"Right." Nuñez took an awkward pause. "You did strike me as a reasonable candidate, although it would be political suicide to say so in public...how do you anticipate the Republican field to be shaping up?"

“Well” Richardson says with a gruff sigh, “not going to lie we don’t have nearly as much data as I’d feel comfortable with, I usually like go take a massive amount of time doing preparation and research. Obviously I couldn’t do that this time around.”

“Best case scenario a bunch of candidates like Prendergast try and out Wolf one another in style and substance and crowd each other out, then I take up the rest of the field and energize the people looking for a return to normalcy. Best case scenario.”

“How about your side of things?”

"I don't know...it's still volatile for the Democrats. I'm going to work hard to make sure we field Little. If it comes down to you versus him, I'd frankly feel incredibly secure about our country's future. At the same time, I don't know how it's going to turn out. Whitaker seems to be waffling about when the best time is to get in, and Little is keeping a very low profile. So what we have left is the progressives taking up all the space, and they're focusing their attacks on the moderates, not each other. I don't know, I can see a scenario where Murphy or Westra break through...it's a disturbing thought."

"Have you been seeing a lot of support from the more populist wing of your party?"

[Dentali]

Jane Martinez
@SusanBMartinez

Senator Goldwater needs to put up or shut up and apologize with the accusations of TREASON against sitting Democratic elected officials. It is completely unacceptable and disturbing for a sitting Senator to make an accusation that Democrats are literally trying to overthrow the Government with an active plot without a shred of proof.

Speaker Douglas
@Speaker Douglas

I am deeply disturbed by the comments made by Senator Goldwater, such an accusation without any evidence is incredibly irresponsible and downright wrong. Words have consequences, especially from our elected officials, and the Senator must retract them immediately while the Senate considers disciplinary action.

James Moore
@SenatorMoore

Myself and my colleagues being accused of treason by Senator Goldwater goes beyond insulting, it goes beyond any of the divisive rhetoric that has come before. A sitting Senator should know better than to accuse someone of actively plotting to destabilize the United States of America just because of policy differences. It is a reckless and stupid act that puts a black mark on our whole country and I will be discussing with my colleagues in the Senate what the most appropriate course of action to take will be.

Nathaniel Richardson
@GovernorRichardson

It is important to call out wrongdoing no matter what side of the aisle it occurs on. Senator Goldwater's accusation that Democratic elected officials are actively trying to destabilize the United States is completely unacceptable in civilized society. He should immediately and completely retract the comments and apologize for his unacceptable conduct.

[Dentali]

“Well” Richardson says with a gruff sigh, “not going to lie we don’t have nearly as much data as I’d feel comfortable with, I usually like go take a massive amount of time doing preparation and research. Obviously I couldn’t do that this time around.”

“Best case scenario a bunch of candidates like Prendergast try and out Wolf one another in style and substance and crowd each other out, then I take up the rest of the field and energize the people looking for a return to normalcy. Best case scenario.”

“How about your side of things?”

"I don't know...it's still volatile for the Democrats. I'm going to work hard to make sure we field Little. If it comes down to you versus him, I'd frankly feel incredibly secure about our country's future. At the same time, I don't know how it's going to turn out. Whitaker seems to be waffling about when the best time is to get in, and Little is keeping a very low profile. So what we have left is the progressives taking up all the space, and they're focusing their attacks on the moderates, not each other. I don't know, I can see a scenario where Murphy or Westra break through...it's a disturbing thought."

"Have you been seeing a lot of support from the more populist wing of your party?"

"More than I thought honestly... their is no heir apparent to Wolf so the populists are fairly split, and I have been generous with my praise of the man. And I have a major endorsement coming from another wing... but that's all i'm prepared to say for now. Actually I wanted to talk to you about the eventually on your side... where the progressives break through."

[Sanabel]

“Good, good. When will she become a dentist? I have good teeth, but I need a new dentist. My last one was a Democrat. I have good teeth, but I need a dentist. Maybe she could be my dentist.”

Richardson chuckled "Sorry she just got into college, she's off to Duke my alma mater. So she's not ready for your teeth yet."

“Ok, then I will be dead. I had a pleasant conversation with you Nate, we will talk again soon. I have work to do, I am the President. Good afternoon, bye bye.”

[Dentali]

Richardson chuckled "Sorry she just got into college, she's off to Duke my alma mater. So she's not ready for your teeth yet."

“Ok, then I will be dead. I had a pleasant conversation with you Nate, we will talk again soon. I have work to do, I am the President. Good afternoon, bye bye.”

"Thank you sir"

[Sao Nova Europa]

James Goldwater
@SenatorJGoldwater

My words have been unfortunately misinterpreted. I never stated that Democrats want to commit an act of treason against the United States. I only stated that they encourage illegal migration and that such an act may aid, unintentionally and without any such want on their part, groups that may wish to harm the US. I apologize deeply to my Democratic colleagues for not being more precise in my wording and hope that they can forgive me.

James Goldwater
@SenatorJGoldwater

In order to show that I am serious about this apology, I am willing to meet with top Democrats in person and offer them a personal apology. I hope that Democrats will not use a misunderstanding to create an artificial political crisis. I hope that Democrats use this chance to show that despite our differences, we can all work together and that we can forgive honest mistakes.

[Sanabel]

Veléz’s Twitter

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“The stuff that Senator Goldwater said in his recent interview is ridiculous.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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”There are many Republicans that I respect, whether they are historic figures like President Eisenhower, or members of the Florida legislature who have worked with me to solve a number of problems in our state. Senator Goldwater is not a Republican that I respect.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“He’s singing a far different tune today than when he was running scared from [Not-Beto]. The fact that he has called refugees ‘invaders” is enough to ensure that he does not represent the people of the Great State of Texas.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“The people of the Lone Star State do not want the EPA demolished, parts of our social safety net slashed, hardworking immigrants to be seen as pawns in some conspiracy theory, or our colleagues in government accused of treason.”

[Sanabel]

(Tweets above edited for accuracy)

[The World Capitalist Confederation]

March 13th, 2019

Mike Montgomery
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Across Online Servers

Ben was busy in the governor's office, trying to look into more documents concerning a desalination plant to combat California's drought and water crisis. Back at his home, his son Mike was busy doing some stuff in his spare time. His professors for both of his classes were out, so he got to kick back home and play some video games he can installed on his computer.

For the evening, Mike was playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on his Steam. On the Terrorist of the Anarchists, fighting against the FBI or Counter-Terrorists as they are known on cs_office, or Office. The round was simple. You just gotta make sure the Counter-Terrorists didn't get the hostages that you're supposed to prevent them from rescuing. Mike's username LeagueBoi was on top of some boxes in the parking garage, where he was gunning down some CTs with a Galil AR.

Team Voice Chat - MousePunk40: They got a sniper by the windows.
Team Voice Chat - LeagueBoi: I'm trying to get the ones going through the back, any of them near the hostages?
Team Voice Chat - ScOnEsEE: No, but I did see some newbie CT shot one of the hostages, so that's something.
General Text Chat - DEAD OilSoil69: Someone link me that image of the porn spray at the break room.
General Voice Chat - Deblod100: Hang on, guys. Trying to play with a mouse is awkward. I had a touchpad last time.

Just another typical match on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. On a round, LeagueBoi was near a door, where a CT I_r0k with an overpowered M249 tried to shoot him, only to completely miss, as LeagueBoi gunned him down with a CZ75-Auto, before being killed himself.

General Text Chat - DEAD I_r0k: FUCKING LAG SWITCHING PIECE OF SHITS
Team Voice Chat - MousePunk40: Why are all the FBI following this one guy?
Team Voice Chat - ScOnEsEE: Attacking from the back.
Team Text Chat - OilSoil69: I'm seeing grenades being thrown everywhere.
General Text Chat - MousePunk40: Buy a mic, bruh.
General Text Chat - OilSoil69: I saving up :V

Just as LeagueBoi was turning a corner with a Nova shotgun, he gets flashbanged and suddenly knifed by another CT who has a rare knife skin. "Aw damn!" Mike sighed a bit, knowing he was given the upper hand.

Also March the 13th, in literally the exact same place.

Vohoffsky, meanwhile, himself was on the computer, playing CS:GO too. He had picked the Office map, playing as the FBI. He was with a few online friends, who coordinated together as a squad to rack up kills. They called themselves the Iron Corps, and were full of expert players. After all, the good thing about being older is that you get experience at a lot of things, with Vohoffsky having been in this game from the beginning. It was near even, as one of his allies just got killed by LeagueBoi, Vohoffsky, however, himself under the tag CodeOrion (as the rest of his group did), began to close in on him.

Iron Squad Voice Chat (Discord) - CodeBetelgeuse: Wow. that l_r0k guy is certainly a noob. Wait a minute, is he trying to shoot the hostages?
Team Voice Chat - CodeBetelgeuse: Hey, buddy, this isn't-
Team Voice Chat - l_r0k: HELP HELP HELP! ALSO, WHY ARE ALL OF YOU LIKE THIS- I'M DEAD NOW
Team Voice Chat - CodeOrion: He's dead, Betelgeuse, let it go.
Team Voice Chat - CodePolaris: Too bad Sirius is in classes-
Team Voice Chat - CodeOrion: Right, let's keep going. I think I can see a terrorist...

Vohoffsky sneaked up to the terrorist and knifed him in the back. The good thing with having an expensive computer and fast internet is that you win a few milliseconds when it comes to these things, as good latency allows you to kill a bad latency opponent quickly.

General Voice Chat - CodeOrion: Target neutralised.
General Voice Chat - MousePunk40: OH NO OH NO
Team Voice Chat - CodePolaris: Objective spotted, east north east.
Team Voice Chat - CodeOrion: We'll be right there, Polaris.
Team Voice Chat - CodeBetelgeuse: Damn, that Mouse guy is good. I'm too bogged down to help either of you right now, I'm sorry.
Team Voice Chat - CodePolaris: That's fine with us. We're the only 3 remaining, so let's make this worth it.

Vohoffsky shot one of the terrorists supposed to protect the hostages, and began to carry them out. Polaris was accompanying him, as they got ready to move them to the extract zone as Betelgeuse kept the rest of them preoccupied on one hostage with a smoke grenade and his Negev. And soon, one was out...

[Agarntrop]

Veléz’s Twitter

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“The stuff that Senator Goldwater said in his recent interview is ridiculous.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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”There are many Republicans that I respect, whether they are historic figures like President Eisenhower, or members of the Florida legislature who have worked with me to solve a number of problems in our state. Senator Goldwater is not a Republican that I respect.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“He’s singing a far different tune today than when he was running scared from [Not-Beto]. The fact that he has called refugees ‘invaders” is enough to ensure that he does not represent the people of the Great State of Texas.”

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“The people of the Lone Star State do not want the EPA demolished, parts of our social safety net slashed, hardworking immigrants to be seen as pawns in some conspiracy theory, or our colleagues in government accused of treason.”

All above posts retweeted by @JohnAtangNY3

[Sanabel]

Veléz’s Twitter

(Replying to Senator Goldwater)

Governor Mike Veléz
@FloridaGov

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“I don’t want your apology. Apologize to my parents, who came to this country to escape war and to provide our family with a better life. Apologize to the millions of others with a similar story. Immigrants are not pawns. Immigration is not an orchestrated conspiracy.”

[Gordano and Lysandus]

FROM: [Governor Jonah Prendergast]
TO: [Senator James Goldwater]

Jesus Christ, James. I know you've been struggling to adapt to the age of Wolf populism, but you definitely went way too far. Don't pull a Westra and double down on this shit, you need to have some kind of Damascene conversion and clean up your name now before the establishment tears you to shreds.

Make some sort of public apology video, put it up on your Youtube or something. I'll try to advocate to the leadership to avoid any further embarrassment but you need to make some sort of climbdown before you get into serious trouble. Let's get a line drawn under this. Maybe find the chance to go do something charitable and soppy up in Erie, Pennsylvania or something.

I'll do what I can to cover you, and once we've drawn a line under this, I'll be able to say something to help protect you, but you've overcooked it on immigration. Your strength is in business and economics, James, play to your strengths. I know you're not the kind of demon they're trying to sell you as.

Yours,

Jonah

[Dentali]

James Goldwater
@SenatorJGoldwater

My words have been unfortunately misinterpreted. I never stated that Democrats want to commit an act of treason against the United States. I only stated that they encourage illegal migration and that such an act may aid, unintentionally and without any such want on their part, groups that may wish to harm the US. I apologize deeply to my Democratic colleagues for not being more precise in my wording and hope that they can forgive me.

James Goldwater
@SenatorJGoldwater

In order to show that I am serious about this apology, I am willing to meet with top Democrats in person and offer them a personal apology. I hope that Democrats will not use a misunderstanding to create an artificial political crisis. I hope that Democrats use this chance to show that despite our differences, we can all work together and that we can forgive honest mistakes.

James Moore
@MichiganMoore

@SenatorJGoldwater Benfield of FOX News gave you many occasions to clarify and made it crystal clear how outrageous what you were saying was. That it was misinterpreted? How gullible do you think the American people are?

[Agarntrop]

John Atang
@JohnAtangNY3

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I am pleased to announce that on March 14 I am going to begin holding a monthy town hall session in my district, called the #PeoplesQuestions, where ANYONE can ask me questions about ANYTHING and I will answer to the best of my ability. See you there!

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John Atang
Huntington, New York
14th March


John arrived at the town hall in an excited but anxious mood. He had chosen a large town, one of the largest in his district, and he was sure this would raise his publicity. However, he knew it could take a turn for the worse. Not all questions are easy to answer.

John arrived on the stage and smiled at the crowd to mild applause, and exclaimed politely,

"Hello, Huntingdon, and welcome to my first session of People's Questions! Well, we better get to it. Anyone?"

Anyone can ask him a question IC, don't hesitate!

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
The White House, Washington, District of Columbia

Jonah was glad that his meeting with the President had been moved forward a little. He'd been eager to meet with Wolf personally, not merely in fleeting at some sort of party political event or whenever the President came by West Virginia for a rally. He'd put on his best suit and made his way to the Executive Mansion that stood as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the District. He looked around with fascination, soaking in the historical color. More to the fact, he was going to have the honor of being received in the Oval Office! His heart would almost skip a beat, but then, this was the kind of power he was himself aspiring to.

He waited patiently to meet the President, and when the big man in charge arrived, he would stand up, accept any handshake offered and smile. "Mister President, it has been too long!"

[Sanabel]

The Oval Office, West Wing, White House

President Wolf smiled and rose to meet the man, shaking his hand.

“Hello Jonah. How is West Virginia? It’s my favorite state. Great state. You’re taking good care of it- great state. Welcome to the White House, how can I help you?”

[Gordano and Lysandus]

The Oval Office, West Wing, White House

President Wolf smiled and rose to meet the man, shaking his hand.

“Hello Jonah. How is West Virginia? It’s my favorite state. Great state. You’re taking good care of it- great state. Welcome to the White House, how can I help you?”

"West Virginia is only in a better condition now because you ended the Democrats' war on coal, Mister President. For that I, and every West Virginian, am grateful." He beamed gladly, before continuing. "Well, obviously you know why I'm here. It is the natural pilgrimage of a primary candidate. I expect Richardson's already been."

[Sarenium]

"Well, naturally I'd rather our campaign earns your endorsement over my competitors," she pursed her lips, "however as I've learned in DC, there is often a give and take scenario placed out in front of us, so I do ask, what would you ask of any candidate who does get your endorsement to give to yourself, in return?"

"I'm not interested in any kind of deal or office, I want someone whose pragmatic, willing to work with Republicans and will actually bring a message of unity to the country. I also want someone who isn't going to neglect down ballot races and strengthen our party."

"I was Governor for four years with a Republican majority in the Virginia General Assembly," Dayton smiled, "I assure you that down ballot races, and bipartisanship are fundamental tenants of how I would seek to bring about the change we need."

[Gordano and Lysandus]

"Bold of you to assume the Presidency would land in my lap," Jillian smiled, "I hope that should that day come, you'd be willing to voice your beliefs as openly as you've done here. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict Congresswoman, it is the presence of justice. Justice itself is the concept that society has deemed an action worthy of a certain repercussion, these are words taught in every law school, societies differ in their view. Our nation was founded on the truths of self determination, its why the House faces the public every two years. The value of self determination, not pacifism, is the orthodoxy I intend to bring to our foreign policy. I want to empower populations to decide for themselves their course of action, not unilaterally intervene on their behalf."

She paused for a moment, hunching forward slightly, "if I am fortunate enough to become the next President of the United States, I would be doing so with the trust of every American to voted for me, and the faith in the systems of our government from every American that doesn't. I assure you, where American lives, and where American interests are concerned, I will enforce our lawful red lines, irrespective of that which our allies desire. However, please don't mistake my caution for pacifism, I like to make informed decisions," she straightened back up, "I can't say for certain exactly what decision I would have made in President Baharia's shoes, although I suspect it would have been different to his."

"I don't like to take anything for granted after Diane lost 2016. She deserved to win. She'd have been an excellent, excellent President." Caroline sighed, shaking her head. "But I appreciate your stance on foreign affairs. It validates that I believe I would be safe with a President Dayton in charge. I'm not so convinced with Westra or Murphy. 'Ending American wars' is a problematic statement. One, they don't appreciate the costs of the kinds of withdrawals they want, and two, they're legitimizing a discourse which suggests the West is the cause of terror, which it is not."

[Sanabel]

The Oval Office, West Wing, White House

President Wolf smiled and rose to meet the man, shaking his hand.

“Hello Jonah. How is West Virginia? It’s my favorite state. Great state. You’re taking good care of it- great state. Welcome to the White House, how can I help you?”

"West Virginia is only in a better condition now because you ended the Democrats' war on coal, Mister President. For that I, and every West Virginian, am grateful." He beamed gladly, before continuing. "Well, obviously you know why I'm here. It is the natural pilgrimage of a primary candidate. I expect Richardson's already been."

“Yes. Nate was here. Good man. He’s a good man. So was Representative Volker. He’s a good man too. He’s also planning on running for president.”

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Yes. Nate was here. Good man. He’s a good man. So was Representative Volker. He’s a good man too. He’s also planning on running for president.”

"Mm... I wouldn't be so trustworthy of a man like Richardson, alas, but yes, Congressman Volker is a very good man. He and I have been talking a lot. We don't want to split the vote, and he told me he likes the idea of being my Veep. See, I want to complete the revolution you've started in America, and he wants to help shake up the Congress which has tried to ruin your administration at every avenue. I think we'd make a good team together."

[Dentali]

"I'm not interested in any kind of deal or office, I want someone whose pragmatic, willing to work with Republicans and will actually bring a message of unity to the country. I also want someone who isn't going to neglect down ballot races and strengthen our party."

"I was Governor for four years with a Republican majority in the Virginia General Assembly," Dayton smiled, "I assure you that down ballot races, and bipartisanship are fundamental tenants of how I would seek to bring about the change we need."

“That’s probably the main reason you’re on the list, keep proving you’re electable and you’ll have my endorsement. I do want to hear about your plans to win the primary.”

[Gordano and Lysandus]

Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
@JPJ4USA

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Had a chance to speak with @realLilyanaWolf today! An inspiring woman, who shares her father's deep dedication to serving the American people. Her proposals on paid maternity leave are worthy of deep and serious consideration by all presidential and congressional candidates! Making work pay is a Republican priority, whilst making welfare pay is the Democratic alternative!

[Agarntrop]

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Governor Jonah Prendergast Jr.
@JPJ4USA

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Had a chance to speak with @realLilyanaWolf today! An inspiring woman, who shares her father's deep dedication to serving the American people. Her proposals on paid maternity leave are worthy of deep and serious consideration by all presidential and congressional candidates! Making work pay is a Republican priority, whilst making welfare pay is the Democratic alternative!

Retweeted by @MissouriPeoplesSenator and @TMisra