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LeahVukmir (R-Wis.)
@LeahVukmir

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A story from my early mom-with-a-cause days... #wisen

Deleted after 17 seconds at 9:21 AM on 12 Sep 18.
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SenatorTimScott (R-S.C.)
@SenatorTimScott

Hitting the airwaves this morning to talk #HurricaneFlorence. Tune in: 9:35am with Dave Priest on WRNN Myrtle Beach 9:50am with Charlie James on WTMA Charleston Be sure to follow @SCEMD for the most up to date info on #Florence.

Deleted after 12 minutes at 10:32 AM on 12 Sep 18.
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bobforgovernor (R-Conn.)
@bobforgovernor

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This debate ticket has your name on it! To claim your ticket to the debate on Wednesday, all you have to do is register for our rally using this link: https://t.co/3jjppLSut2 https://t.co/gaPfO1oyy3

Deleted after 7 minutes at 10:44 AM on 12 Sep 18.
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PatriotNotPol (R-Calif.)
@PatriotNotPol

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RT @PatriotNotPol: If you want to find the #moleintheWhiteHouse, figure out who got #NeverTrumper Paul Cook endorsed by… https://t.co/WDh0CCPtZN

Deleted after 4 seconds at 10:43 AM on 12 Sep 18. Original tweet by @PatriotNotPol.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @PoliticalShort: If the attacker was a Republican and the candidate a Democrat, this would be national news. https://t.co/hDPtDhwAvw QT @sacbee_news: A Republican congressional candidate in California fended off a knife attack on Sunday — and an election sign helpe… https://t.co/Tf0LMnxzDk)

Deleted after 133 weeks at 12:07 PM on 31 Mar 21. Original tweet by @PoliticalShort.
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SteveFDA (R-D.C.)
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RT @owermohle: Wow - @SGottliebFDA: "For instance, what if we hadn’t extended the compliance dates for filing applications for e-c… https://t.co/qeh0QoSYQr

Deleted after 66 weeks at 12:18 PM on 18 Dec 19. Original tweet by @owermohle.
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auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @DRUDGE_REPORT: FDA puts e-cig makers on notice: Fix 'epidemic' teen use... https://t.co/AwYOEWgJe6

Deleted after 69 weeks at 2:47 AM on 15 Jan 20. Original tweet by @DRUDGE_REPORT.
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WaysandMeansGOP (R-D.C.)
@WaysandMeansGOP

"Ronald Reagan once remarked, 'whenever we lower the tax rates, our entire nation is better off.'" Check out @RepHolding’s full op-ed in The Wilson Times ⬇️ https://t.co/43wH5kbJ1q

Deleted after 57 seconds at 11:59 AM on 12 Sep 18.
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