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Representative Cori Bush (D) – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023

25 Monday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress

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1st Congressional District, Cori Bush, missouri, stand up strike, strike, UAW, UAW Local 2250, Wentzville

Democrats always show up for working people.

Representative Cori Bush (D),

Sunday afternoon United Auto Workers [UAW] Local 2250 in Wentzville, Missouri held a rally in support of their stand up strike against the General Motors plant. While pickets manned the plant gates approximately 500 workers and their supporters attended the rally. U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D), who represents the district, spoke at the rally.

Two-two. Five-Oh.

“There is Power”

[….]

…We all remember the federal government bailout of the auto industry going to 2008, financial crisis. And we know during that time companies went through all of this restructuring. And workers, you were the ones that sacrificed, you were the ones that had your wages cut, you were the ones that didn’t get the pay you deserved, you were the ones that lost time with your families.

You sacrificed because you care about the industry, because you care about our country, because you care about our communities and all of the families. And so after fifteen years and record profits it’s well past time you got what you owed [“Amen.”]….

[….]

….So as the big three, as they’re seeing these record profits, workers you must see record contracts because your struggle and your sacrifice represent the struggle and the sacrifice of so many others around this country right now. You are an inspiration to them right now….

[….]

…And let me lastly say this. Your demands are not radical. [“No.” “Nope.”] They’re reasonable. [“Yeah.”] And you shouldn’t have to strike for ’em. [“Amen.”] Higher wages, paid time off, medical benefits for retirees, and pensions are not radical demands. Those are benefits that every single worker deserves. [“Amen.”] Record profits, I’ll say it again, should equal record contracts. And that’s the simple concept to me. So local Twenty-Two Fifty, know that your congresswoman loves you. And that love looks like a fight. It looks like standing up for you, showing up for you, and using my voice for you. And bringing my friend here to fight along side you… Two-two, Five-Oh. Two-two, Five-Oh. Two-two, Five-Oh.

[….]

https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UAWLocal2250RepCoriBush092523.mp3
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Previously:

Solidarity! – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023 (September 24, 2023)

President Katie Deatherage – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023 (September 25, 2023)

Solidarity! – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023

24 Sunday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brandon Campbell, Cori Bush, Katie Deatherage, missouri, rally, standup strike, strike, UAW, Wentzville

This afternoon United Auto Workers [UAW] Local 2250 in Wentzville, Missouri held a rally in support of their stand up strike against the General Motors plant. While pickets manned the plant gates approximately 500 workers and their supporters attended the rally.

UAW Local 2250 President Katie Deatherage.

“Fighting for the American Dream”

Representative Cori Bush (D),

UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell.

Friends from all over the country show up to support working people.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D).

Democrats do show up for working people.

Solidarity.

Rep. Cori Bush (D): Abortion care is healthcare

08 Saturday Apr 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress

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1st Congressional District, abortion, Cori Bush, healthcare, missouri, reproductive freedom, social media

Yep.

“Abortion is health care”

Yep.

This morning:

Congresswoman Cori Bush @RepCori
Abortion care is healthcare.

Yesterday’s ruling against FDA-approved mifepristone is another example of far-right judges attempting to strip away our reproductive freedoms.

Our communities deserve better. I’m glad to see @TheJusticeDept swiftly appeal this dangerous ruling.
7:32 AM · Apr 8, 2023

Anti-abortion right wingnuts, quick to troll:

There is plenty of birth control options. Learn them. Teach them. USE THEM!!!

Abortion is not healthcare, Cori, due to the fact that pregnancy is neither a disorder nor a disease state.

And that’s why there are never maternal health issues or fatalities due to a pregnancy, right?

You are not reproducing shit. You are using abortion for birth control! Educate yourself and use protection!

Because contraception is always 100% effective, right?

When the right wingnut controlled U.S. Supreme Court makes contraception illegal, then what?

Same planet, different economic status

19 Tuesday Jul 2022

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Vicky Hartzler (r) [2021 file photo].

This morning:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
All Americans deserve to feel safe — not just wealthy politicians who can afford private security.

We must #BackTheBlue and resist calls to #DefundThePolice.
[….]
7:30 AM · Jul 19, 2022

Some of the responses:

I’m sorry, when are you going to refund the more than $2,000,000 you’ve taken from taxpayers as subsidies for your multi-million dollar business?

Just confused as to why a multi-millionaire like you needs to pocket cash from your constituents.

Also you targeting Representative Bush in this way—offering her up to your white Christian nationalist fan base—only puts her life in more danger.

It’d be great if you cared more about people’s safety instead of salvaging your political career.

You’re a disgrace.

Nobody is defunding the police. Stop with the fearmongering. We simply want family support and mental health resources underwritten sufficiently so police aren’t needed because conflicts have grown to a crisis.

By backing the blue you certainly mean the capitol police and DC metro police on 1/6/21 correct?

Do kids in school deserve to be safe?

The police won’t be defunded. That is fearmongering. But it certainly stirs up the base, doesn’t it?

You know police don’t do security work, right? They have like…jobs n stuff.

What is preferred flag pole of MAGA to beat police with?

This one?:

“Россия” (Russia) – a variant of the Russian presidential flag.

Americans deserve to feel safe with their children going to school, shopping at the market and going about their daily lives.

Missouri has the 5th highest murder rate in the nation [….]

Vicky focuses on outrage topics and has done jack for her district. What makes Missourians think she’ll do anything for the state?
Dump Icky Vicky.

Why are you trying to end Social Security and Medicare? I can’t vote for someone who does this.

You are such a hypocrite. What about the money your family has taken in since you have become a member of congress?

Previously:

Rep. Vicky Hartzler (r): Market Facilitation Program – USDA (August 6, 2019)

About those agriculture subsidies (September 23, 2021)

Nothing lasts forever

05 Wednesday Aug 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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1st Congressional District, Cori Bush, Lacy Clay, missouri, Primary

Last night, in the 1st Congressional District primary:

State of Missouri – Primary Election, August 04, 2020
Unofficial Results
as of 8/5/2020 5:16:16 PM

U.S. Representative – District 1 729 of 729 Precincts Reported

Winnie Heartstrong Republican 4,324 38.415%
Anthony Rogers Republican 6,932 61.585%
Party Total: 11,256

Cori Bush Democratic 72,812 48.603%
Lacy Clay Democratic 68,201 45.525%
Katherine (Kat) Bruckner Democratic 8,796 5.871%
Party Total: 149,809

Alex Furman Libertarian 336 100.000%
Party Total: 336

Total Votes: 161,401

[emphasis added]

Winnie Heartstrong, REP
St. Louis 3,307
St. Louis City 1,017

Anthony Rogers, REP
St. Louis 5,242
St. Louis City 1,690

Cori Bush, DEM
St. Louis 36,288
St. Louis City 36,524

Lacy Clay, DEM
St. Louis 38,699
St. Louis City 29,502

Katherine Kat Bruckner, DEM
St. Louis 4,021
St. Louis City 4,775

Alex Furman, LIB
St. Louis 249
St. Louis City 87

[emphasis added]

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