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jamesmsimpson (R-Md.)
@jamesmsimpson

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RT @RealCandaceO: WOW!! @JoeBiden tells @cthagod that if blacks have to think about whether they are for Trump or for Biden then, “YO… https://t.co/P08HI8HD5I

Deleted after 2 weeks at 5:49 PM on 09 Jun 20. Original tweet by @RealCandaceO.
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BurgessOwens (R-Utah)
@BurgessOwens

Conservatives realise #joebiden says stupid things that are ignorant. Conservatives do not want to take away his right to do so... that's where the difference lies. #utpol #ut04

Deleted after 6 minutes at 1:30 AM on 25 May 20.
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CargileFor (R-Calif.)
@CargileFor

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RT @chef_boutwell: 1) It is time for a Revival of Entertainment, something we all know and love. Something that has been lost for a wh… https://t.co/AZuxXw63LQ

Deleted after 17 weeks at 2:03 PM on 22 Sep 20. Original tweet by @chef_boutwell.
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BurgessOwens (R-Utah)
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RT @BurgessOwens: Who would like to see @JoeBiden have a conversation with me about what he's done for/to the black community? https://t.co/T1hd4CiAve

Deleted after 6 hours at 8:27 AM on 25 May 20. Original tweet by @BurgessOwens.
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anthonygonzalez (R-Ohio)
@anthonygonzalez

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Forever grateful for those who have laid down their lives for our country. Praying especially for our Gold Star Families today, who due to social distancing, won’t be able to physically feel the embrace of the community that they so richly deserve. #MemorialDay2020 https://t.co/pbZ9jo0WYF

Deleted after 94 weeks at 7:38 AM on 19 Mar 22.
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