Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

If you are pissed off at what Senate Republicans are doing on TV today, then we have one recourse - WIN THE SENATE. And we can’t win the Senate without Minnesota and NH. Can you make a donation now to help re-elect these two amazing women? It will feel good. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Ok let’s do it. Republicans are on TV today trying to compete the final act of destroying the Affordable Care Act. People are furious. Let’s pick a couple firewall races and set a goal. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Hey @brianschatz the amount of $$ people did for Michigan was nuts. Thank you team. But Michigan’s not the only firewall state w a competive Senate race, right? There are other hot spots that need help I think. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @gdebenedetti: 3 minutes after the MICHIGAN tweet... https://t.co/bUZ1RDEJGz — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @ChrisCoons: Senator Lindsey Graham just opened the hearing to confirm Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court by attacking the Affordable Ca… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Incredibly we are closing in on a half million dollars raised in just over 24 hours. A few more donations overnight should get us there. And when @GaryPeters wins Michigan, you can say you were there for him when he needed help. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

My god. I’m so sorry Jahana. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

🚨🚨Yesterday @brianschatz and I asked you to help our colleague Gary Peters in Michigan. Well, NYT just released a new poll: Peters 43 James 42 This means McConnell will pour in more $$. We raised $330K for him yesterday. We need to do more. Right now. https://t.co/eDW2JPwVWK — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

11/ That's why Republicans are rushing her nomination. The hearing on the case is the week after election day. They NEED Coney-Barrett on the court for the hearing, so that they can get a 5-4 decision to invalidate the ACA by early next year. So their plan can be complete. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

10/ So Trump decided to take no chances when picking the deciding vote. Amy Coney Barrett is a no doubter. She is vocal in her belief that the ACA is unconstitutional. She's a lock to be the 5th vote to invalidate the ACA. https://t.co/8IjRwy7jPN — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

9/ Now the case is in front of SCOTUS. Alito and Thomas have already ruled against the ACA. Their votes are known. And really, so are those of Kavanaugh/Gorsuch. Trump promised to only appoint judges who would strike down the ACA. So the court is now likely 4-4 on the case. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

8/ Many thought the suit, Texas v. U.S., was bogus, but they underestimated McConnell and Trump's plan. Last December, the 5th Circuit ruled for the plaintiffs - the entire ACA should be invalidated. It was a Trump appointed judge who provided the pivotal vote (surprise again!). — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

7/ Then, the court strategy began. 20 GOP AGs filed a suit alleging that the repeal of the mandate tax required the entire ACA to be invalidated (surprise!). When Trump took office, he broke with precedent and joined the suit against his own government. https://t.co/voNYHwOjkh — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

6/ Then McConnell began his campaign to pack the federal courts w anti-ACA ideologues who would rule against the ACA. He blocked Obama's nominees for 2 years, creating 100+ vacancies for Trump, and most importantly, stole a SCOTUS nomination from Obama. https://t.co/U8GENmdlYx — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

5/ The plan began with tucking into the 2017 Trump tax bill a repeal of the individual mandate tax. Curiously, the bill left intact the mandate. This was purposeful, bc the Supreme Court had upheld the ACA in 2012 based on the existence of the tax. https://t.co/zXbVf3RKWi — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

4/ But after McCain's thumbs down in 2017, Republicans came up with a new plan. If voters wouldn't allow them to repeal the ACA through the elected branch of government, then they would go another way - the courts. McConnell and Trump put together a devious, detailed plan. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

3/ At first, Republicans' chanted "repeal and replace" - but they NEVER had a plan to replace it. In 2017, with much fanfare, Paul Ryan unveiled the most serious replacement bill Republicans had ever offered. It ended health care for 23 million Americans. https://t.co/wEKBpYYsyI — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

2/ From the start, Republicans were obsessed - I mean OBSESSED - with getting rid of the ACA. Nothing mattered more. From 2010-2017, they tried to repeal all or part of the ACA 70 times. Their most high profile failure was, of course, in summer 2017. https://t.co/wx97kNmKFR — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

1/ Republicans are suddenly trying to pretend that their rush to confirm Amy Coney Barrett isn't about ACA repeal. They are lying. I've put together in one thread the story of their 10 year plan to get rid of the ACA. It all leads to this moment. Please read the whole thing. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

This is a bit weedy, but a must read for Connecticut policy-makers. CT's school finance system is one of the most regressive in the U.S., with high poverty districts receiving 12% LESS money than zero poverty districts. And each year, it's getting worse. https://t.co/lr1s6RJMLZ — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Here’s the September/October 2016 polling from Pennsylvania. This isn’t over. Work your asses off from now until Election Day. Our democracy depends on it. https://t.co/2w629Xzq2G — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

So the entire GOP establishment, including Trump, are pushing a lawsuit they know will fail? BS. In fact, both lower courts ruled for Trump, and the requested remedy is the invalidation of the entire ACA. And yes, the suit's chances WERE low, but now Barrett tips the balance. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

This is kind of disturbing. But thanks, I think, @chelseaperetti. Up to $310,188 from 9,620 donors for @GaryPeters. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @ScottGottliebMD: The NBA went to extraordinary lengths to create a Covid safe environment for the league so that it could provide Ameri… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Amazing job, team. Another huge day. $280,000 (over a quarter million!!) will go a long way toward locking down Michigan. Adding my thanks to Bri’s to all those who helped amplify, and to all our incredible donors. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Worth a watch. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Quick story - Gary was elected in '08 from a GOP leaning district. Most of his freshmen classmates voted against the ACA. He didn't. He supported it and ran on it bc knew it was right. Because that's Gary. Can we raise him another $25K tonight? https://t.co/jkrigU3UoH — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @danpfeiffer: When it comes to the Supreme Court, the balance of media attention between something Democrats could possibly, maybe do on… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

I am mostly raising money for @GaryPeters today but also have my eye on #NYGvsDAL and omg that was gruesome. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Yes he may still be sick. But “going on the road” means a 1 hour rally and 14 hours of watching TV. It’s not like he’s running the country while on the road or something like that. This is a president who has never been in danger of working too hard. — PolitiTweet.org