Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

There is no question of where Barrett stands when it comes to abortion, reproductive rights, & Roe v Wade. Or where she stands on whether SCOTUS has the authority to overturn that decision. These stark facts underscore the stakes of this nomination. #WhatsAtStake — PolitiTweet.org

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Roe v Wade gave Samantha a choice. After becoming pregnant as a result of being raped, she was able to access health care that gave her the agency to make decisions about whether&when to have a child. https://t.co/h5UPetQ5Jp — PolitiTweet.org

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For Natalie & thousands of others, the 2nd Amendment is not a historical abstract. It has real world implications—impacting real lives & causing real loss. With a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court, commonsense gun violence prevention laws would be on the chopping block. — PolitiTweet.org

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Natalie was 10 when her 7-year-old brother, Daniel, was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 20 innocent children & 6 heroic adults lost their lives that tragic morning. https://t.co/8afYv7Hf6a — PolitiTweet.org

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As a cancer survivor, the ACA has given Jana peace of mind. She can’t be denied coverage for her previous diagnosis, which would be considered a pre-existing condition. That could all change if Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Unacceptable. https://t.co/n4OndnKoxC — PolitiTweet.org

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Christine was diagnosed with a thyroid condition that was only discovered after she could access coverage on CT’s health care exchange. Repealing the ACA would cut her off from affordable insurance & medications. https://t.co/khZq9gd07J — PolitiTweet.org

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After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, being eligible for coverage under CT’s ACA Medicaid expansion program was “a godsend” for Julia. With a nominee like Barrett on the docket, she is “absolutely terrified of what’s going to happen” to her health care. https://t.co/BZYCaNEhoq — PolitiTweet.org

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THREAD: During my questioning of Amy Coney Barrett, I made clear the real-life implications of gutting the ACA for millions of Americans. Here are a few stories from my constituents that highlight #WhatsAtStake: — PolitiTweet.org

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Over 7 million American families struggle with infertility. Barrett’s public support of a group that said doctors should be jailed for correctly providing IVF treatment, is deeply shocking & appalling. 3/3 https://t.co/zrZD8TLxXO — PolitiTweet.org

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Tracy has been diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis that has caused ongoing pregnancy challenges. She is rightly worried that as a Justice, Barrett would support criminalizing aspects of IVF treatment. 2/3 https://t.co/uCze0OXJ8z — PolitiTweet.org

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I recently spoke w/Tracy who told me she was scared when she saw that the St. Joseph County Right to Life, the group whose ad Barrett supported, stated, “We would be supportive of criminalizing the discarding of frozen embryos or selective reduction through the IVF process.” 1/3 https://t.co/C2sbqrA0CG — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Today I’m going to share with Judge Barrett some powerful stories coming from powerful voices. Health care, reproductive freedoms, gun violence prevention—the American people understand that there is so much at stake with this Supreme Court nomination. https://t.co/6kgAunCMXj — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @OutFrontCNN: “President Trump is trying to jam through the Senate a nominee who is antithetical to health care during a health care cri… — PolitiTweet.org

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“It is not hyperbole to say that the ACA literally saved my life.” For constituents like Daniel, the ACA is not just a SCOTUS lawsuit or litmus test to get nominated, but a matter of life & death. #WhatsAtStake https://t.co/mru44MlLEh — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenateDems: “Stripping health care from millions of Americans in the middle of a pandemic: that’s really what is at stake in the Republ… — PolitiTweet.org

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“Given the potential appointment of Amy Coney Barrett, we are bracing ourselves for the very real possibility that we will lose our access to our current health care plan, & not be able to afford one at all for our family of 4.” – Kara #WhatsAtStake https://t.co/0exQfYUnnX — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @civilrightsorg: .@SenBlumenthal: “Today, we ought to be working on improving American health care. We ought to be fighting COVID-19, wh… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NARAL: Having Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court would "threaten a woman's right to decide when and how to have a family" and wheth… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bradybuzz: “If [Amy Coney Barrett’s] views on the Second Amendment are adopted by the Supreme Court, it would imperil common-sense stat… — PolitiTweet.org

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Judge Barrett’s record shows she is willing to ignore precedent to strike down gun safety measures that have been upheld for years & which the majority of Americans overwhelmingly support. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mary—former Sandy Hook Elementary School Librarian. Latoya—a gun violence survivor. Tara—parents killed during a robbery of their family store. Just a few of the countless lives impacted by gun violence. Violence whose preventative measures Barrett would actively fight to undo. https://t.co/4A8ONBlsYn — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Everytown: “If [Judge Barrett’s] views on the Second Amendment are adopted by the Supreme Court, it would imperil common-sense state la… — PolitiTweet.org

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Since 2017, Laura has been living with multiple sclerosis. She relies on the ACA for coverage, specialist care, & access to her medications. Without the ACA her drug & insurance costs would be through the roof. 4/4 https://t.co/3fvkKENMAq — PolitiTweet.org

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Before the ACA, insurers would not cover Stuart because they considered his knee issues a pre-existing condition. Once the ACA was law, he was able to get health coverage, two knee replacements&later, treatment for bone marrow cancer. Stuart said he owes his life to the ACA. 3/4 https://t.co/5lKEe5lIq3 — PolitiTweet.org

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Emily is a former professional figure skater & triathlete who has had osteoporosis since age 40. At age 62, a doctor told her that her bones were crumbling. The ACA allowed Emily to access drugs that have built back enough bone to allow her to be out on the ice once again. 2/4 https://t.co/rjWXQChvz0 — PolitiTweet.org

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62% of Americans don’t want the Supreme Court to overturn the ACA. Yet, Republicans keep trying to gut this law—& this time they’re using the courts. I want to share with you a few stories I’ve heard from the people of CT. 1/4 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @peoplefor: Republicans are trying to use the Supreme Court to do what they couldn't do legislatively: overturn the Affordable Care Act… — PolitiTweet.org

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For Conner, & millions of others whose lives depend on the ACA, Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination is terrifying. Putting her on the Supreme Court would allow Republicans to strike down in court what they cannot repeal in Congress. — PolitiTweet.org

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The costs of Conner’s care are astronomical. Conner is a super hero, but he’s always had a sidekick—the Affordable Care Act. It has shielded him & his family—giving them relief, hope, & peace of mind. They still worry about Conner’s health, but not their coverage or its costs. https://t.co/Ai6Xhz1v4Y — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I want to introduce you to one of my constituents, Conner. He’s 10, & suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an incurable, life-limiting disease that slowly deprives people of their strength & ability to move. https://t.co/8OaK6bFFUN — PolitiTweet.org