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The truth remains: America cannot be great without being good. It's time to reset national aspirations in order to save democracy.
My talk on American patriotism is featured today on @TEDTalks. Take a look: ted.com/talks/deval_pa…
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Deval Patrick
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Deval Patrick
@DevalPatrick
Two-term Governor of Massachusetts, civil rights attorney, business leader, beekeeper. The Vistria Group, @HarvardCPL. Via Chicago's South Side.
Massachusetts
Joined July 2009
- Don’t you dare, @jeffsessions. In 1985, when I defended 3 black civil rights leaders you brought false “voter fraud” charges against, I knew then what I know now— you stand for nothing Dr. King stood for. Don’t forget: we won the case. And we’ll never stop fighting for justice.Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." #MLKDay
- Thank you @chrisevans and @MarkKassen for inviting me to speak with the @ASP community about what to expect, and look forward to, as the Biden administration gears up. Watch our conversation here:
- Don’t blame me— I was in New Hampshire.
- In a spirit of profound gratitude for all the country has given to me, with a determination to build a better, more sustainable, more inclusive American Dream for everyone: I am today announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. devalpatrick2020.com
00:00 - America needs a unifying and experienced leader, who can and wants to make life better for everyone everywhere. @JoeBiden is that leader. I know that from experience, more than can fit in a tweet:
- Yesterday the nation saw an entitled, belligerent judge who is credibly accused of sexual assault, cite partisan conspiracy theories without a shred of evidence. Today, the GOP put him forward for confirmation. You can change this. Vote Nov. 6.
- kinda sucks Deval Patrick isn't up there
- I am so proud of my friend @ewarren. She and her team drove an energized, disciplined, and important campaign committed to big ideas, grassroots organizing, and fighting for what you believe in. We need her leadership to win - - and to deliver real change when we do.
- In January 2009, at a dinner for Obama’s first Inauguration, I was seated with @SenJohnMcCain, who was there to show respect for the man who had won the contest he had fought. America lost that kind of statesman yesterday and we are poorer for it.
- We can’t miss this moment— because failing to engage risks losing a whole lot more than an election in November. Today, we’re suspending our campaign, but not giving up the fight. Read my full statement:
- One candidate is calling the results into question because he apparently didn’t do well. Another is declaring victory without any votes being confirmed. The way to beat Donald Trump isn’t to act like Donald Trump. Our party and our country deserve better.
- The attempt to silence voters in Georgia, and especially black voters, is a cynical attempt to engineer the outcome. Instances like this are why we must turn out in force in November. We deserve better government, let’s go get it.
- I'm honored to stand with @harrisonjaime, and I look forward to helping him bring back hope to South Carolina.Replying to @TogetherFUNDPAC.@harrisonjaime understands that while there is no substitute for personal grit and determination, government — through good schools, adequate housing, healthcare you can depend on, and an expanding economy — has a role to play in helping people help themselves.
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