Frances Patano
@francespatano.bsky.social
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me: I hope my dumb sketch comedy videos from college don’t sink any chance to run for public office
VP Vance: I hope the Nazis win Germany
VP Vance: I hope the Nazis win Germany
February 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
me: I hope my dumb sketch comedy videos from college don’t sink any chance to run for public office
VP Vance: I hope the Nazis win Germany
VP Vance: I hope the Nazis win Germany
life is mostly about crosswords and puzzles with people you love
February 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
life is mostly about crosswords and puzzles with people you love
someone pumped their own gas
A demonic portal has just opened up over New Jersey
January 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
someone pumped their own gas
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My two boys printed their own business cards to give out to people at the Capitol during my Senate Swearing-In today. Here they are giving their cards to VP Kamala Harris. They told her to “stay in touch.”
January 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My two boys printed their own business cards to give out to people at the Capitol during my Senate Swearing-In today. Here they are giving their cards to VP Kamala Harris. They told her to “stay in touch.”
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When Penn State plays Notre Dame next week
January 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
When Penn State plays Notre Dame next week
let’s get one thing absolutely clear:
Go Irish ☘️
Go Irish ☘️
January 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
let’s get one thing absolutely clear:
Go Irish ☘️
Go Irish ☘️
Merry Christmas from me & the bros who accidentally added me to their group chat
December 25, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Merry Christmas from me & the bros who accidentally added me to their group chat
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I just took the oath to become a U.S. Senator. I’m overwhelmed by this chance to serve at a moment of profound anxiety about what comes next for our nation. I promise I won’t lose myself along the way. I won’t let the job change me, instead I will work to change the job. THREAD
December 10, 2024 at 1:03 AM
I just took the oath to become a U.S. Senator. I’m overwhelmed by this chance to serve at a moment of profound anxiety about what comes next for our nation. I promise I won’t lose myself along the way. I won’t let the job change me, instead I will work to change the job. THREAD
btw, some news :)
December 10, 2024 at 3:34 AM
btw, some news :)
My grandma, the original cat-lady from Philadelphia, is 94 years young today!
Genes, do your thing 🤩
Genes, do your thing 🤩
December 1, 2024 at 6:39 PM
My grandma, the original cat-lady from Philadelphia, is 94 years young today!
Genes, do your thing 🤩
Genes, do your thing 🤩
“‘I mean, look, I basically grew up there, an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, now taking my kids to Sixers games,’ Kim said in an interview last week in Washington.”
Folks…….we have a Philly senator.
Folks…….we have a Philly senator.
Andy Kim on his Philly-area roots, Trump’s cabinet and Democrats’ next steps
Andy Kim may be the senator-elect from New Jersey, but his sports allegiances and South Jersey home base might make him the chamber's Philly-est member.
www.inquirer.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM
“‘I mean, look, I basically grew up there, an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, now taking my kids to Sixers games,’ Kim said in an interview last week in Washington.”
Folks…….we have a Philly senator.
Folks…….we have a Philly senator.
having a perfect day if y’all don’t mind
November 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM
having a perfect day if y’all don’t mind
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It was an honor to work for my Senator, Bob Casey.
A consummate public servant, Sen. Casey worked every day to make our commonwealth and country better.
Team Casey has earned a quick rest, regroup, and drink (maybe plural). Then we will continue his good work.
A consummate public servant, Sen. Casey worked every day to make our commonwealth and country better.
Team Casey has earned a quick rest, regroup, and drink (maybe plural). Then we will continue his good work.
November 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM
It was an honor to work for my Senator, Bob Casey.
A consummate public servant, Sen. Casey worked every day to make our commonwealth and country better.
Team Casey has earned a quick rest, regroup, and drink (maybe plural). Then we will continue his good work.
A consummate public servant, Sen. Casey worked every day to make our commonwealth and country better.
Team Casey has earned a quick rest, regroup, and drink (maybe plural). Then we will continue his good work.
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With caveats as to the word “fun,” one of the things I regularly say to student organizers that seems to have the biggest immediate impact is “it’s got to be more fun to be in the movement than to not be in the movement.”
November 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
With caveats as to the word “fun,” one of the things I regularly say to student organizers that seems to have the biggest immediate impact is “it’s got to be more fun to be in the movement than to not be in the movement.”
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#Thanksgiving is around the corner. When you go shopping for your holiday table we encourage you to celebrate Thanksgiving by putting union food on your holiday menus. Here’s a list of UFW union label products: ufw.org/ul #WeFeedYou
November 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
#Thanksgiving is around the corner. When you go shopping for your holiday table we encourage you to celebrate Thanksgiving by putting union food on your holiday menus. Here’s a list of UFW union label products: ufw.org/ul #WeFeedYou
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That’s right. I just introduced legislation requiring Director of National intelligence and other national security positions to disclose any finance transactions with foreign governments. We wrote this bill well before Nov 5. This is not about politics, it’s about our security.
November 23, 2024 at 4:25 PM
That’s right. I just introduced legislation requiring Director of National intelligence and other national security positions to disclose any finance transactions with foreign governments. We wrote this bill well before Nov 5. This is not about politics, it’s about our security.
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Hello Bluesky! Last week I was elected as NJ’s next US Senator! As a son of immigrants, a public school kid, I never could’ve imagined this. I will work hard to build a politics grounded in public service and serve with honor to deliver the future my kids, your kids/grandkids deserve. Follow here!
November 16, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Hello Bluesky! Last week I was elected as NJ’s next US Senator! As a son of immigrants, a public school kid, I never could’ve imagined this. I will work hard to build a politics grounded in public service and serve with honor to deliver the future my kids, your kids/grandkids deserve. Follow here!
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This happened in 2016, too. For the first few weeks after the election, Democrats were freaked out and rudderless. Then the grassroots showed up, let 'em have it, and Dems got in formation.
Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes!
Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes!
52 Dems voting for this bill down to 15 (many of them the worst members of the Dem caucus) is actually pretty great progress and a promising sign for our efforts to pressure Dems
a lot of them appear adrift on how to respond to the results of the election and we can, apparently, harden some spines
a lot of them appear adrift on how to respond to the results of the election and we can, apparently, harden some spines
The nonprofit shutdown bill is on the Senate - where the assumption is it will die quietly, ending the matter for this Congress.
Which of course only lasts until January.
Worth noting last week 52 Democrats voted for it. Our calls made a significant difference.
Which of course only lasts until January.
Worth noting last week 52 Democrats voted for it. Our calls made a significant difference.
November 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM
This happened in 2016, too. For the first few weeks after the election, Democrats were freaked out and rudderless. Then the grassroots showed up, let 'em have it, and Dems got in formation.
Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes!
Is it incredibly annoying that we have to do this again? Yes! Is it completely doable? Also yes!
Currently sitting in a room of 50+ Democratic campaign operatives who dropped everything to come to Pennsylvania and make sure we count every single vote.
It's making me pretty damn proud of those who pick this line of work — people who show up and get to work while many others clutch their pearls.
It's making me pretty damn proud of those who pick this line of work — people who show up and get to work while many others clutch their pearls.
November 21, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Currently sitting in a room of 50+ Democratic campaign operatives who dropped everything to come to Pennsylvania and make sure we count every single vote.
It's making me pretty damn proud of those who pick this line of work — people who show up and get to work while many others clutch their pearls.
It's making me pretty damn proud of those who pick this line of work — people who show up and get to work while many others clutch their pearls.
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This is the energy we need now from elected Dems.
MAGA Lite is not a winning strategy. It is not smart positioning, it’s cowardice.
The brand that voters want from Dems is one with strong values, clear priorities and a backbone.
MAGA Lite is not a winning strategy. It is not smart positioning, it’s cowardice.
The brand that voters want from Dems is one with strong values, clear priorities and a backbone.
WOW.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is showing leaders across the country how to stare down a bully.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is showing leaders across the country how to stare down a bully.
November 21, 2024 at 2:05 PM
This is the energy we need now from elected Dems.
MAGA Lite is not a winning strategy. It is not smart positioning, it’s cowardice.
The brand that voters want from Dems is one with strong values, clear priorities and a backbone.
MAGA Lite is not a winning strategy. It is not smart positioning, it’s cowardice.
The brand that voters want from Dems is one with strong values, clear priorities and a backbone.
Looking forward to unwinding after a 12-hour day with a show about The Troubles
November 21, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Looking forward to unwinding after a 12-hour day with a show about The Troubles
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Councilmember Rue Landau, the city’s first openly LGBTQ council member, plans to introduce a resolution tomorrow calling for “a Trump preparedness summit” to discuss how to protect transgender Philadelphians and other marginalized communities.
Rue Landau will call for a ‘Trump preparedness summit’ to protect LGBTQ rights in Philly
Landau wants the city to hold hearing to prepare to protect transgender Philadelphians and other marginalized communities.
www.inquirer.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Councilmember Rue Landau, the city’s first openly LGBTQ council member, plans to introduce a resolution tomorrow calling for “a Trump preparedness summit” to discuss how to protect transgender Philadelphians and other marginalized communities.
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Democrats need to understand that if you're not willing to fight for people, you can't expect them to show up for you come election time. Throw the fucking norms away and get into good trouble. If you ever gave a shit about John Lewis, show us.
November 21, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Democrats need to understand that if you're not willing to fight for people, you can't expect them to show up for you come election time. Throw the fucking norms away and get into good trouble. If you ever gave a shit about John Lewis, show us.