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CourtneyTritch (D-Ind.)
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Deleted after 8 seconds at 4:21 PM on 17 Feb 18.
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RosenforNevada (D-Nev.)
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"We need politicians that stand by those they represent, even when the entire weight of the political machine is bearing down on them. Dean Heller is not that politician." >> https://t.co/11YCXQQS4u

Deleted after 1 hour at 6:32 PM on 17 Feb 18.
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David4SenateCA (D-Calif.)
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RT @David4SenateCA: David Hildebrand is running for U.S. Senate in California. Find out more at: https://t.co/mQtrClT1ON… https://t.co/vpVmVNvPWJ

Deleted after 22 hours at 3:23 PM on 18 Feb 18. Original tweet by @David4SenateCA.
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David4SenateCA (D-Calif.)
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RT @David4SenateCA: Also: Roza Calderon @electroza2018 Derek Cressman @DerekCressman Porsche Middleton @electporsche Tamika L'ecluse… https://t.co/yCSPCPtBSs

Deleted after 8 seconds at 5:55 PM on 17 Feb 18. Original tweet by @David4SenateCA.
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KimWeaverIA (D-Iowa)
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RT @KimWeaverIA: .@SteveKingIA So, clearly your tweet is a lie. The more interesting question. Why are you trying to undermine the… https://t.co/8eCjfoXB7c

Deleted after 5 hours at 11:40 PM on 17 Feb 18. Original tweet by @KimWeaverIA.
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SherrodBrown (D-Ohio)
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RT @PrestonMaddock: "Because of our dedicated supporters and organizers, we're seeing enthusiasm about this race in every county. Thank… https://t.co/AMz2kDKNrX

Deleted after 121 weeks at 5:08 PM on 17 Jun 20. Original tweet by @PrestonMaddock.
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KimWeaverIA (D-Iowa)
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RT @KimWeaverIA: @SteveKingIA This site still seems to come in handy. https://t.co/PBN57M3Et5 You'll never guess the answer ;)

Deleted after 3 hours at 9:44 PM on 17 Feb 18. Original tweet by @KimWeaverIA.
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AlecJRoss (D-Md.)
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It is sick that this event is still happening tonight. Let’s do something about it. I’ve proudly donated to his opponent @AllisonForAll, and I hope you will too: https://t.co/EdIBhB1Egv https://t.co/zxdOwO54d3 QT @BaltSunBrk: Maryland House of Delegates candidate faces criticism for planned raffle of AR-15 https://t.co/OttxLfbJUI https://t.co/CHFaj31WbW)

Deleted after 1 minute at 6:46 PM on 17 Feb 18.
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