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choie

(7,026 posts) Mon Sep 15, 2025, 09:09 PM Sep 2025

At least Senator Murphy gets it. [View all]

You need to know what might be coming.

Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
— Chris Murphy (@chrismurphyct.bsky.social) 2025-09-16T00:24:11.223Z

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At least Senator Murphy gets it. [View all] choie Sep 2025 OP

Truth...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2025 #1

This is the way it's done. Klarkashton Sep 2025 #2

Yes, I agree..they were hoping for an excuse but I don't think they expected their own to be the motivator Deuxcents Sep 2025 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 2025 #3

Everything is part of a plan to divide and dismantle America. usonian Sep 2025 #5

Chris Murphy is communicating better than most in his party. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #6

My senator and I just love him! CTyankee Sep 2025 #7

I would almost move to CT, because of him. yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #9

Join us! It's expensive here but we love it. CTyankee Sep 2025 #10

See what Sen. Murphy is doing about guns here: CTyankee Sep 2025 #11

So other Democrats don't "get it." Get what? What is Murphy saying different from other Democrats? betsuni Sep 2025 #8

Beats me. I don't really know what other Senators are saying or why Chris is breaking through. CTyankee Sep 2025 #12