Raja Krishnamoorthi
@rajaforil.bsky.social
Just call me Raja. Dad of 3. Husband. Fighter. Running for US Senate to stand up to bullies, lower costs for Illinois, and make America work for working people.
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I'm running for US Senate because I want an Illinois where everyone has a chance to succeed, regardless of the color of their skin — or the number of letters in their name.
I'm running for US Senate because I want an Illinois where everyone has a chance to succeed, regardless of the color of their skin — or the number of letters in their name.
Some families will have to decide between buying groceries or getting health insurance. Thousands more could lose their insurance because of these insane price hikes.
People's lives are at stake, and I won't turn my back on them.
People's lives are at stake, and I won't turn my back on them.
Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions | CNN Politics
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act policies are contending with the looming lapse of the enhanced subsidies. The increased cost of coverage can lead to agonizing tradeoffs for many enrolle...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Some families will have to decide between buying groceries or getting health insurance. Thousands more could lose their insurance because of these insane price hikes.
People's lives are at stake, and I won't turn my back on them.
People's lives are at stake, and I won't turn my back on them.
Jacob, Ross and Cynthia are three incredible Democratic Party Chairs who are helping build grassroots energy across Illinois, and I am honored to have earned their endorsement for U.S. Senator!
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Jacob, Ross and Cynthia are three incredible Democratic Party Chairs who are helping build grassroots energy across Illinois, and I am honored to have earned their endorsement for U.S. Senator!
We cannot trust Donald Trump. I've said since the beginning of this shutdown that Illinois families need us to address the explosion of health care costs brought on by the Trump Administration.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We cannot trust Donald Trump. I've said since the beginning of this shutdown that Illinois families need us to address the explosion of health care costs brought on by the Trump Administration.
I was honored to speak at the 61st Annual John F. Kennedy Dinner hosted by the Madison County Democrats!
November 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I was honored to speak at the 61st Annual John F. Kennedy Dinner hosted by the Madison County Democrats!
Over 42 million Americans have gone without critical food assistance for over a week, and now Donald Trump is actively clawing back resources attempting to keep families fed. The Trump Administration’s cruelty knows no bounds.
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Over 42 million Americans have gone without critical food assistance for over a week, and now Donald Trump is actively clawing back resources attempting to keep families fed. The Trump Administration’s cruelty knows no bounds.
Costs are skyrocketing, while Donald Trump is golfing and building ballrooms.
Fact check: Trump falsely claims it’s only beef, but dozens of groceries have gotten more expensive this year | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump keeps saying beef is the only grocery product that has gotten more expensive during his second presidency.
www.cnn.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Costs are skyrocketing, while Donald Trump is golfing and building ballrooms.
It was great to join the @oakparkdems.bsky.social this morning!
The same energy we saw across the country on Tuesday is growing right here in Illinois. Folks are ready to fight back against the chaos of the Trump Administration, and I’m honored to be in the fight with them.
The same energy we saw across the country on Tuesday is growing right here in Illinois. Folks are ready to fight back against the chaos of the Trump Administration, and I’m honored to be in the fight with them.
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It was great to join the @oakparkdems.bsky.social this morning!
The same energy we saw across the country on Tuesday is growing right here in Illinois. Folks are ready to fight back against the chaos of the Trump Administration, and I’m honored to be in the fight with them.
The same energy we saw across the country on Tuesday is growing right here in Illinois. Folks are ready to fight back against the chaos of the Trump Administration, and I’m honored to be in the fight with them.
Six months ago today I launched my campaign for U.S. Senate, and our grassroots team began the fight to stand up to bullies like Donald Trump and make the American Dream possible for every Illinoisan!
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Six months ago today I launched my campaign for U.S. Senate, and our grassroots team began the fight to stand up to bullies like Donald Trump and make the American Dream possible for every Illinoisan!
It was great to meet with Dustin Ramage and Downstate IL Laborers District Council Leaders today! In the Senate I will continue my work as a proud partner of labor and unions.
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It was great to meet with Dustin Ramage and Downstate IL Laborers District Council Leaders today! In the Senate I will continue my work as a proud partner of labor and unions.
Monthly healthcare premiums could jump 78% for Downstate Illinoisans.
Folks' lives are on the line. It's time for Republicans to end the longest shutdown in history and work with Democrats to save healthcare.
Folks' lives are on the line. It's time for Republicans to end the longest shutdown in history and work with Democrats to save healthcare.
Southern Illinois faces more than 78% increase in monthly premiums during open enrollment
Get Covered Illinois has launched its open enrollment campaign, offering increased support options and hundreds of plan options, though premiums are expected to rise by 78% this year.
www.wane.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Monthly healthcare premiums could jump 78% for Downstate Illinoisans.
Folks' lives are on the line. It's time for Republicans to end the longest shutdown in history and work with Democrats to save healthcare.
Folks' lives are on the line. It's time for Republicans to end the longest shutdown in history and work with Democrats to save healthcare.
I'm honored to stand with our local leaders as we take on the Trump Administration, bring down costs, and make the American Dream possible again for everyone in Illinois.
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I'm honored to stand with our local leaders as we take on the Trump Administration, bring down costs, and make the American Dream possible again for everyone in Illinois.
First Trump's tariffs raised the price of groceries.
Then he froze SNAP, making food even less affordable for working families.
This is how the American Dream becomes out of reach for millions — and it's why I'm fighting back every step of the way.
Then he froze SNAP, making food even less affordable for working families.
This is how the American Dream becomes out of reach for millions — and it's why I'm fighting back every step of the way.
Experts urge action as SNAP halt threatens Central Illinois families and economy
It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and for tens of thousands of families across Central Illinois, the countdown is on.In just two days, SNAP benefits could
newschannel20.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
First Trump's tariffs raised the price of groceries.
Then he froze SNAP, making food even less affordable for working families.
This is how the American Dream becomes out of reach for millions — and it's why I'm fighting back every step of the way.
Then he froze SNAP, making food even less affordable for working families.
This is how the American Dream becomes out of reach for millions — and it's why I'm fighting back every step of the way.
SNAP benefits for 2 million Illinoisans have now been frozen for FIVE DAYS. I will keep using my voice to fight for our neighbors in need and put pressure on the Trump Administration.
November 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
SNAP benefits for 2 million Illinoisans have now been frozen for FIVE DAYS. I will keep using my voice to fight for our neighbors in need and put pressure on the Trump Administration.
Republicans control the House.
Republicans control the Senate.
Donald Trump controls the White House.
And they're using that power to shutdown the government, take away healthcare, and deny millions of Americans life-saving food assistance. Unacceptable and unAmerican.
Republicans control the Senate.
Donald Trump controls the White House.
And they're using that power to shutdown the government, take away healthcare, and deny millions of Americans life-saving food assistance. Unacceptable and unAmerican.
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Republicans control the House.
Republicans control the Senate.
Donald Trump controls the White House.
And they're using that power to shutdown the government, take away healthcare, and deny millions of Americans life-saving food assistance. Unacceptable and unAmerican.
Republicans control the Senate.
Donald Trump controls the White House.
And they're using that power to shutdown the government, take away healthcare, and deny millions of Americans life-saving food assistance. Unacceptable and unAmerican.
It's been four days since two different federal judges ruled the Trump Administration must keep SNAP funded — and now Trump is threatening to ignore the court orders and withhold benefits.
That means 42 million Americans going hungry.
2 million right here in Illinois.
That means 42 million Americans going hungry.
2 million right here in Illinois.
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's been four days since two different federal judges ruled the Trump Administration must keep SNAP funded — and now Trump is threatening to ignore the court orders and withhold benefits.
That means 42 million Americans going hungry.
2 million right here in Illinois.
That means 42 million Americans going hungry.
2 million right here in Illinois.
You can find the overwhelming evidence at any grocery store in Illinois, where working families are tired of paying for Trump's personal trade war.
There's 'overwhelming evidence' tariffs have raised consumer prices, says Bank of America
The analysts wrote in a note on Friday that consumers have covered about 50% to 70% of the cost of tariffs to date.
www.businessinsider.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
You can find the overwhelming evidence at any grocery store in Illinois, where working families are tired of paying for Trump's personal trade war.
Millions of Americans spent the weekend hungry, while Trump spent the weekend partying away.
Illinoisans deserve better than this.
Illinoisans deserve better than this.
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Millions of Americans spent the weekend hungry, while Trump spent the weekend partying away.
Illinoisans deserve better than this.
Illinoisans deserve better than this.
Illinoisans cannot afford a 78% increase in healthcare costs, which is why I'm fighting everyday to protect our care.
Illinois residents to see 78% average cost increase for Affordable Care Act exchange plans if subsidies expire
Illinois residents to see 78% average increase in cost of Affordable Care Act exchange plans, if Congress allows subsidies to expire
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Illinoisans cannot afford a 78% increase in healthcare costs, which is why I'm fighting everyday to protect our care.
Food should never be used as a political weapon, but once again, 2 million Illinoisans woke up this morning unable to access critical food assistance.
Two Illinois moms among millions facing SNAP cutoff as pantries say: ‘We cannot meet this need’
Nearly 2 million people in Illinois may lose food assistance starting Saturday because of the government shutdown. The state and food pantries say they can’t replace the $350 million that SNAP provide...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Food should never be used as a political weapon, but once again, 2 million Illinoisans woke up this morning unable to access critical food assistance.
Today I joined Larry Huggins, Aldermen Stephanie Coleman, Pat Dowell and David Moore, and Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood to highlight the good that can happen when we work together to support our community ➡️
November 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today I joined Larry Huggins, Aldermen Stephanie Coleman, Pat Dowell and David Moore, and Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood to highlight the good that can happen when we work together to support our community ➡️
We must call this out for what it is: The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon against nearly 42 million Americans.
SNAP benefits remain on hold for 2M Illinoisans despite court rulings, agency says
www.fox32chicago.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We must call this out for what it is: The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon against nearly 42 million Americans.
Happy Halloween, Illinois!
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Happy Halloween, Illinois!
There is no reason for SNAP benefits to lapse tomorrow. We must keep applying pressure.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.
www.nbcnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
There is no reason for SNAP benefits to lapse tomorrow. We must keep applying pressure.
I am so grateful for every volunteer that helped circulate my petitions, every supporter who took the time to sign, and every member of our grassroots team.
Together, we are building a movement that will stand up to Donald Trump and preserve the American Dream for everyone!
Together, we are building a movement that will stand up to Donald Trump and preserve the American Dream for everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I am so grateful for every volunteer that helped circulate my petitions, every supporter who took the time to sign, and every member of our grassroots team.
Together, we are building a movement that will stand up to Donald Trump and preserve the American Dream for everyone!
Together, we are building a movement that will stand up to Donald Trump and preserve the American Dream for everyone!
Reports like this are exactly why I am fighting for full oversight of ICE. This is unacceptable.
Revealed: ICE violates its own policy by holding people in secretive rooms for days or weeks
Guardian analysis finds ICE increasingly keeps people in holding rooms with little oversight, as some facilities see a 600% rise in detention length
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Reports like this are exactly why I am fighting for full oversight of ICE. This is unacceptable.