Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @nhregister: Murphy walks New Haven to push census participation https://t.co/4E3g4cVoax — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

@joshrogin I also think we do a lot of “America is moral because we did something” box checking. Lightly arming a handful of Syrian rebels was “something” but it made things worse. Sanctions often fall into this category too. Often they are feckless and just end up hurting non-combatants. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

@joshrogin I don’t believe in doing nothing, but I also believe that had we shown restraint in the early years of the civil war a whole lot more Syrians would be alive. My point is to be careful about saying that people who preach restraint in the face of evil are immoral. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Saying “do nothing” is different than saying “don’t take inchoherent, foolhardy action, just to to check the America-is-moral box, if the action is going to actually make things worse”. Sometimes action is necessary. But there is no controlling restraint = immorality equation. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Knocked doors in New Haven w a big crew today, including @10SDDem @Porter4DaPeople. Pushing people fill complete the census by the end of the month. It only takes 10 minutes! https://t.co/kEPThHfEEb — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Spent some time in New Canaan today w local leaders, including Kevin Moynihan, @lucydathan @WillHaskellCT talking about school reopening, plans for vaccine distribution. https://t.co/Wq8RHbTTLQ — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Was in New Canaan today w @WillHaskellCT and @lucydathan and we stopped by @ElmStreetBooks. First time I’ve seen my book in an actual store. Pretty neat. They say it’s been selling well 😀 and I signed all the copies they had on the table. https://t.co/0RKGjN1j1r — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Let’s be clear about the infamous “red line”. Obama said he would take action if Assad used chemicals weapons. When Assad did, Obama requested Congress approve an attack - AS REQUIRED BY THE CONSTITUTION. Congress wouldn’t give him approval. So he didn’t strike. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Important to be clear what it means to “fix” U.S. Syria policy. The idea that America can “end the war” reeks of the same kind of hubris that has plagued Middle East policy for decades. We need sober, realistic objectives. Not more pie-in-the-sky “plans”. https://t.co/mIrIBMScJo — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

It’s as much a book about race as it is guns. Controlling the means of violence is important, but the big gains come from tackling the roots (institutional racism, patriarchy, poverty). Glad @SociologistRay and I got into the weeds on all this. https://t.co/IsynpJvMKS — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

The AP has now confirmed this reporting. I mean, seriously, no matter whether you agree w Biden on all his beliefs and priorities, how can anyone rationalize voting for someone to lead our troops who thinks they are “suckers” and “losers”. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

I'm in South Florida! Virtually. In 15 minutes. Join us. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

This is awful and I'm glad there has been an arrest. No one should feel at risk of physical harm because of their political beliefs. https://t.co/iA2PNkWdPd — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Thanks, Mia! — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Hard to get your head around the full scale of the economic disaster Trump has wrought. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

It’s not coincidence that the President and the Russians say the same thing. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @Porter_Anderson: Just out: "The Violence Inside Us: A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy" by Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT from @pengu… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @fred_guttenberg: Looking forward to introducing @ChrisMurphyCT and @DuranForFlorida tonight. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @BrookingsGov: Today at 2pm ET, Sen. @ChrisMurphyCT will join us to discuss his new book, “The Violence Inside Us,” America's fixation w… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

I say this bc they were all wearing masks at this press conference. This has been consistent behavior for CT Republicans. Very different than their party's leader. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Not related to the policy substance of this presser, the consistent message from Connecticut Republicans - that masks are important - has been a big part of state's relative #COVID19 success story. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Re masks/social distancing, I know when I say "Trump is deliberately killing people" it sounds harsh. But our language thus far has been egregiously weak. If I drive on the sidewalk, no matter if my reason is to "own the libs", I go to jail for a long time if I run people over. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

I understand what I'm saying sounds harsh. But frankly, I think the language we've been using thus far has been egregiously weak. Driving on the sidewalk, no matter if your reason is to "own the libs", lands you in jail for a long time if you end up running people over. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

That's not real, right? You just made those two names up. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

"Black leaders wondered what took him so long. One told Murphy...that it was the killing of white [kids] that had captured his attention, not the Black [kids] who had come to the same fate. 'My stomach turned, I unclasped my hands & my gaze plunged to the floor,' Murphy writes." — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @randomhouse: “An engrossing, moving, and utterly motivating account of the human stakes of gun violence in America...” —@samanthajpower… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @mitchellreports: .@ChrisMurphyCT: "The refusal now to brief members of Congress makes it appear as if the admin is trying to cover up e… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

Ready. — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

RT @PaulSonne: German doctors conclude Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent similar to novichok -- a chemical… — PolitiTweet.org

Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT

QAnon conspiracies now arriving in the Senate. https://t.co/ZBHanhtOzl via @thedailybeast — PolitiTweet.org