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donnaimamTX (D-Texas)
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RT @donnaimamTX: First they followed us. Then they liked us. Then they retweeted us. And defended us. Then they interviewed us. And… https://t.co/ri8o1z9Zfx

Deleted after 11 minutes at 12:52 AM on 02 Jan 20. Original tweet by @donnaimamTX.
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donnaimamTX (D-Texas)
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RT @donnaimamTX: First they followed us. Then they liked us. Then they retweeted us. And defended us. Then they interviewed us. And… https://t.co/ri8o1z9Zfx

Deleted after 11 hours at 11:53 AM on 02 Jan 20. Original tweet by @donnaimamTX.
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_SemaHernandez_ (D-Texas)
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RT @RealTimBlack: PSA) Today, I deleted a tweet referencing Joe Biden. The tweet contained a video where Biden appears to make bigote… https://t.co/yv9fwvp8l4

Deleted after 7 seconds at 2:06 AM on 02 Jan 20. Original tweet by @RealTimBlack.
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teresatomlinson (D-Ga.)
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@slcroft100 @Politidope It just feels that way after the holidays! Maybe not so much Trump country: https://t.co/DVMriloX2s.

Deleted after 19 seconds at 5:10 AM on 02 Jan 20.
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IkeMcCorkle (D-Colo.)
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RT @danyastasy: so scary and heartbreaking https://t.co/4TKWabU8II QT @_SJPeace_: Another one of Maluabay beach in Australia. People forced to seek refuge on a beach. LOOK AT THIS! Looks like e… https://t.co/z1akLT91y6)

Deleted after 19 weeks at 5:07 AM on 16 May 20. Original tweet by @danyastasy.
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UrbinaForUs (D-Md.)
@UrbinaForUs

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I’m sorry but this is just plain crazy. @JoeBiden Please just go home! QT @DeNarde4MoCo: If THIS isn't racist, out-of-touch, and senile, then I don't know what is. https://t.co/BYt2ky5YQY)

Deleted after 2 hours at 9:48 AM on 02 Jan 20.
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Nate_McMurray (D-N.Y.)
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Most journalist I’ve met—in my little sphere—are honest and very sharp. But I’ll admit. Not all of em. Still, those seeking elected office, and especially the President, have a duty. By calling the press “the enemy” even “fake” you put us all at risk. https://t.co/bSBUs8iBhs

Deleted after 2 minutes at 8:11 AM on 02 Jan 20.
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JFKii (D-N.Y.)
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RT @gplatinum_: All my New Yorkers, which is the best seat? https://t.co/PeAQ7UEdC9

Deleted after 14 weeks at 1:59 AM on 15 Apr 20. Original tweet by @gplatinum_.
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