Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

My friend Congressman Elijah Cummings would say “our children are the living messages we send to a future we will never see.” The work we’re doing here must be to secure a better future for our children and grandchildren. 7/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Our democracy did not emerge overnight. It wasn’t born with the Dec. of Independence or ratification of the Constitution. It has been built over nearly 250 years through hard work, sacrifice, and forward thinking. 6/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

& we need reforms to ensure people feel their Reps are accountable to them and their neighbors. You may not always be happy with how your Rep votes, but people must feel confident that they're representing THEIR DISTRICT, not wealthy donors or powerful special interests. 5/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

These things have been long overdue. The economic path our country has been on for the last 40 years has seen more families struggling while the super-rich take a greater and greater share of the wealth those struggling families helped to create. 4/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Congress needs to pass REAL relief: recurring checks to relieve people’s economic fears, labor reforms so they don’t fear losing their job for taking a day to care for a sick relative, a jobs guarantee to ensure economic stability, M4A… 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

To be clear, those who stormed the capital must be prosecuted and punished for their crimes, but if we don’t address the pain people are facing ACROSS the country, by people of all political leanings, we will never be able to bring our country back together. 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

If we look at history, insurrections occur when conditions become dire, the needs of people are ignored, and they get desperate. A botched pandemic response + impotent economic relief in the face of crisis + a demagogue who shifts blame and stokes hatred = where we are today. 1/ — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Last year the House passed my Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act with vast bipartisan support. It would provide hundreds of millions of $ to increase access to mental health services. I’ll be reintroducing it soon and hope to see it pass the Senate. https://t.co/drsrdfrsKk 3/3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

To those feeling overwhelmed by the events they witnessed, I implore you to seek help. Ending the stigma surrounding mental health struggles will among the many things we’ll need to do to heal our country. 2/3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

The damage done last week was not just done to the Capitol building or to the lives of family members who lost loved ones. The psychological damage done to those who survived the attack (USCP, Members, Staff, and even those who stormed the capital) will take years to heal. 1/3 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Get well soon. I'll be praying for you. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

This is in infuriating. Praying for you both. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Starting tomorrow New Jerseyans over the age of 65 and those between 16-64 with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the #COVID19 vaccine. You can pre-register here: https://t.co/UEOzI6Sso1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @GovMurphy: Thank you to our @NJNationalGuard members who are protecting our Capitol and securing our democracy from those who believe i… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

And, it was encouraged and inspired by the President. His actions prove that he is a danger to our country, our democracy, and our way of life. They cannot go unanswered. l casted my vote by proxy to impeach Donald J. Trump. https://t.co/pTAPtZcnVh — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

A week ago, violent insurrectionists stormed the Capitol, threatening the VP, Members of Congress, and killing USCP officer as he bravely fought to keep them at bay. It was an attack on the peoples representatives and our democracy itself. https://t.co/JzRPqoX6bG https://t.co/pSFXvW0UCb — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @daveweigel: Florida Rep. Brian Mast making what seems, to him, to be a dramatic point: Standing silently after asking if any rioters ha… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@Registered_Rep @TheLastWord @Lawrence You may have noticed the odd thing in their hands, that some of them are putting on... That's a gas mask for which you need to take off other masks. I wasn't in the room at the time but the Sergeant at Arms asked members to put it on as rioters were approaching the chamber. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@royarafei @kevintshea Yes. I will be voting by proxy today. My diagnosis will not prevent me from doing my job. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Some of the same members who were forced to cower at their seats last week are complaining about metal detectors. They are now experiencing what so many students across the country have experienced over the last 2 decades. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@RepJayapal @RepSchneider Thank you Chairwoman. Be well. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Thank you Leslie. Some of our Granmas taught us well, even if the language wasn’t TV ready — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@BMT8291 https://t.co/yzvQo1zPyw — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

There seems to be a little confusion out there. I’m home, working on behalf of #NJ12 and resting when I can. I have not been hospitalized. I appreciate your prayers and concerns. Don’t worry — the social media time stamps sometimes get me too. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

@ZerlinaMaxwell Thank you Zerlina. Stay well and stay safe. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

RT @ZerlinaShow: "Put the damn mask on...Your right cannot infringe upon our safety and security" - @RepBonnie, a lung cancer survivor who… — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

We need the Gateway Project, so I'm thrilled to see an important piece, the Portal North Bridge, move forward with a full funding agreement. Here's my full statement: https://t.co/xZ3j9bihCL — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

This past week we saw an attempted coup at our Capitol as well as blatant disregard for the safety of members by my @HouseGOP colleagues. https://t.co/KWJcXoEjCn — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie

Looking forward to speaking with @Lawrence O'Donnell on @TheLastWord tonight about my experience this past week. — PolitiTweet.org