Sam Weinberg
@samweinberg.bsky.social
board chair, etc. @pathtoprogress.bsky.social
henchman to @katmabu.bsky.social
helper to non-bad campaigns and causes
henchman to @katmabu.bsky.social
helper to non-bad campaigns and causes
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Sam Weinberg
@samweinberg.bsky.social
· Mar 25
This is Sam, Kat’s campaign manager. Kat felt bad asking for money again but we are are 87% of the way to raising $200,000 by midnight so i took her phone and well… here’s a donation link:
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Guilty as charged
It’s all so fucking grim
October 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It’s all so fucking grim
We’re like six weeks away from this being the norm
October 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
We’re like six weeks away from this being the norm
I have the coolest boss in the world
IL Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh: "I think Kristi Noem should have consequences. I think she should be tried at The Hague."
October 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I have the coolest boss in the world
not quite sure who this candidate is but she seems to have a lot of energy behind her
August 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
not quite sure who this candidate is but she seems to have a lot of energy behind her
I told Kat that people love clues and riddles and she didn’t believe me
my only criticism of zohran’s campaign rn is we’ve been working on a campaign scavenger hunt for months and now we look like copycats 😔
Game on.
August 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I told Kat that people love clues and riddles and she didn’t believe me
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Thrilled to announce that I've been endorsed by @peaceaction.bsky.social . Humane foreign policy is a cornerstone of this campaign, if you want to learn more go to katforillinois.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thrilled to announce that I've been endorsed by @peaceaction.bsky.social . Humane foreign policy is a cornerstone of this campaign, if you want to learn more go to katforillinois.com
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Never even crossed my mind that a campaign office might be a solution to the decline of third spaces. This willingness to experiment is exactly why established Dem leadership needs to be embracing younger leaders with fresh ideas.
August 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Never even crossed my mind that a campaign office might be a solution to the decline of third spaces. This willingness to experiment is exactly why established Dem leadership needs to be embracing younger leaders with fresh ideas.
If you want to bring young men back into Democratic politics, look no further than at how @katmabu.bsky.social campaigns. Progressive policies, community-centered efforts, and creative events are bringing people back.
August 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you want to bring young men back into Democratic politics, look no further than at how @katmabu.bsky.social campaigns. Progressive policies, community-centered efforts, and creative events are bringing people back.
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
McHenry County Fair, I love you. 🐂🐂🐂
August 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
McHenry County Fair, I love you. 🐂🐂🐂
yo @danielbiss.bsky.social @laurafine4congress.bsky.social @bushraamiwala.bsky.social get on Kat’s level and come by the AEW show
August 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
yo @danielbiss.bsky.social @laurafine4congress.bsky.social @bushraamiwala.bsky.social get on Kat’s level and come by the AEW show
“But it was Abughazaleh […] who finished the period with the most cash in the bank — nearly $667,000. Abughazaleh recorded her second-straight strong fundraising quarter by collecting more than $525,000 during the period.”
www.dailyherald.com/20250719/us-...
www.dailyherald.com/20250719/us-...
Abughazaleh, Biss hold fundraising lead in crowded race to replace Schakowsky in Congress
The race to succeed retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the largely suburban 9th District may be a crowded one — but with the release of new campaign finance reports, front-runners are e.....
www.dailyherald.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
“But it was Abughazaleh […] who finished the period with the most cash in the bank — nearly $667,000. Abughazaleh recorded her second-straight strong fundraising quarter by collecting more than $525,000 during the period.”
www.dailyherald.com/20250719/us-...
www.dailyherald.com/20250719/us-...
Those advocating for a $15 minimum wage in the year of our lord 2025 need to get their shit together.
$15 had always been the compromise and as the goalposts shift, the goals need to as well.
I’m proud to be managing the only campaign in the country that pays ALL staff at least $25 per hour.
$15 had always been the compromise and as the goalposts shift, the goals need to as well.
I’m proud to be managing the only campaign in the country that pays ALL staff at least $25 per hour.
July 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Those advocating for a $15 minimum wage in the year of our lord 2025 need to get their shit together.
$15 had always been the compromise and as the goalposts shift, the goals need to as well.
I’m proud to be managing the only campaign in the country that pays ALL staff at least $25 per hour.
$15 had always been the compromise and as the goalposts shift, the goals need to as well.
I’m proud to be managing the only campaign in the country that pays ALL staff at least $25 per hour.
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
Far northsiders! Attend the 9th congressional district
candidate meet & greets
Northtown Library
6800 N Western
@ 5:30 PM
Th 7/17: Leon (D), Biss (D), Abughazaleh (D), Simmons (D)
Th 7/31: Fine (D), Su (R)
Th 8/28: Amiwala (D), Ford (D), Jenkins (D)
candidate meet & greets
Northtown Library
6800 N Western
@ 5:30 PM
Th 7/17: Leon (D), Biss (D), Abughazaleh (D), Simmons (D)
Th 7/31: Fine (D), Su (R)
Th 8/28: Amiwala (D), Ford (D), Jenkins (D)
July 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Far northsiders! Attend the 9th congressional district
candidate meet & greets
Northtown Library
6800 N Western
@ 5:30 PM
Th 7/17: Leon (D), Biss (D), Abughazaleh (D), Simmons (D)
Th 7/31: Fine (D), Su (R)
Th 8/28: Amiwala (D), Ford (D), Jenkins (D)
candidate meet & greets
Northtown Library
6800 N Western
@ 5:30 PM
Th 7/17: Leon (D), Biss (D), Abughazaleh (D), Simmons (D)
Th 7/31: Fine (D), Su (R)
Th 8/28: Amiwala (D), Ford (D), Jenkins (D)
I’m doing work here, not just ignoring everyone. I promise!
July 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I’m doing work here, not just ignoring everyone. I promise!
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I’m running for Congress and if elected, I will absolutely call for a bipartisan committee to investigate this because… Why the hell wouldn’t I?
Chip in $8 to elect a candidate who’s never flown on a pedophile’s jet here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Chip in $8 to elect a candidate who’s never flown on a pedophile’s jet here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Chip in to support Kat Abughazaleh!
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
July 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I’m running for Congress and if elected, I will absolutely call for a bipartisan committee to investigate this because… Why the hell wouldn’t I?
Chip in $8 to elect a candidate who’s never flown on a pedophile’s jet here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
Chip in $8 to elect a candidate who’s never flown on a pedophile’s jet here: secure.actblue.com/donate/abu-bluesky
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Meet Kat Abughazaleh, the 26-year-old personal foe of Elon Musk who is running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. 1/4
foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/k...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/k...
The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy’
In a crowded Illinois congressional race, 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh is the only contender focusing on the wider world.
foreignpolicy.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meet Kat Abughazaleh, the 26-year-old personal foe of Elon Musk who is running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. 1/4
foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/k...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/k...
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first ever democrat to actually stand for things
Yes, I flipped off a bigot harassing toddlers at a drag queen story hour. No, I won't apologize for it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXd7...
June 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
first ever democrat to actually stand for things
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ok well now we've got proof that her insane launch week was...somewhat sustainable? over half a million in Q2 with wild small donor support
Campaigns are often judged by how much money they’ve raised. So in the interest of transparency, here’s my campaign by the numbers.
This wasn’t achieved through corporate cash, just with support from people like you.
Thank you for making this grassroots campaign possible!
This wasn’t achieved through corporate cash, just with support from people like you.
Thank you for making this grassroots campaign possible!
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ok well now we've got proof that her insane launch week was...somewhat sustainable? over half a million in Q2 with wild small donor support
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
Once again, we found ourselves with the incredible problem of having too many volunteers show up to our July 4 decorating party.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
July 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Once again, we found ourselves with the incredible problem of having too many volunteers show up to our July 4 decorating party.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
You cannot tell me that this campaign doesn’t have the juice.
It’s super early in this race and she is practically building an army.
It’s super early in this race and she is practically building an army.
Once again, we found ourselves with the incredible problem of having too many volunteers show up to our July 4 decorating party.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
The solution?
Make some new friends by asking to paint on the same canvas together.
That’s the kind of movement @katmabu.bsky.social is inspiring.
July 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
You cannot tell me that this campaign doesn’t have the juice.
It’s super early in this race and she is practically building an army.
It’s super early in this race and she is practically building an army.
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
Kat Abughazaleh, the Gen Z candidate running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District, wants to champion progressive policies at home and abroad.
The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy’
In a crowded Illinois congressional race, 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh is the only contender focusing on the wider world.
foreignpolicy.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Kat Abughazaleh, the Gen Z candidate running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District, wants to champion progressive policies at home and abroad.
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
When I say my volunteers are the best, I mean they are THE BEST.
Thank you everyone for showing up and showing out for the campaign today!!!
Thank you everyone for showing up and showing out for the campaign today!!!
July 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
When I say my volunteers are the best, I mean they are THE BEST.
Thank you everyone for showing up and showing out for the campaign today!!!
Thank you everyone for showing up and showing out for the campaign today!!!
Reposted by Sam Weinberg
I was seriously blown away by the support from our volunteers *and* the crowd today.
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up — both to march and to spectate!!!!
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up — both to march and to spectate!!!!
The energy today for @katmabu.bsky.social in Skokie, Glenview, and Evanston was absolutely electric!
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I was seriously blown away by the support from our volunteers *and* the crowd today.
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up — both to march and to spectate!!!!
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up — both to march and to spectate!!!!
The energy today for @katmabu.bsky.social in Skokie, Glenview, and Evanston was absolutely electric!
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The energy today for @katmabu.bsky.social in Skokie, Glenview, and Evanston was absolutely electric!
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
As someone who grew up going to the Evanston Fourth of July parade, I’ve never seen so many people with so much enthusiasm turn out for a candidate.
Get in on the good vibes at katforillinois.com
“Mamdani won because of his relentless focus on affordability and our quality of life, and his ebullience, optimism and authenticity. […] In a cynical and despairing time, he gave people hope.”
I agree with every word of this from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social!!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/o...
I agree with every word of this from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social!!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/o...
Opinion | Plenty of Jews Love Zohran Mamdani
www.nytimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“Mamdani won because of his relentless focus on affordability and our quality of life, and his ebullience, optimism and authenticity. […] In a cynical and despairing time, he gave people hope.”
I agree with every word of this from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social!!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/o...
I agree with every word of this from @michellegoldberg.bsky.social!!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/o...