James Skoufis
@jamesskoufis.bsky.social
Senator for New York's 42nd District and DNC’s People’s Cabinet | The views expressed are strictly my own.
Pinned
James Skoufis
@jamesskoufis.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Hi Bluesky!
For my first post, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m James Skoufis, State Senator for the 42nd District of New York - the great Orange County!
We’re a swing district - this year VP Harris lost by 12%. I won by almost 14%. Let me tell you how I got started ⬇️
For my first post, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m James Skoufis, State Senator for the 42nd District of New York - the great Orange County!
We’re a swing district - this year VP Harris lost by 12%. I won by almost 14%. Let me tell you how I got started ⬇️
Huge thanks to @democrats.org Chairman @kenmartin.bsky.social for naming me to the DNC’s Executive Committee as an At-Large Member.
This DNC is laser-focused on organizing against Trump’s authoritarianism as well as rebuilding our party’s big tent. Honored to be on Chair Martin’s team.
This DNC is laser-focused on organizing against Trump’s authoritarianism as well as rebuilding our party’s big tent. Honored to be on Chair Martin’s team.
June 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Huge thanks to @democrats.org Chairman @kenmartin.bsky.social for naming me to the DNC’s Executive Committee as an At-Large Member.
This DNC is laser-focused on organizing against Trump’s authoritarianism as well as rebuilding our party’s big tent. Honored to be on Chair Martin’s team.
This DNC is laser-focused on organizing against Trump’s authoritarianism as well as rebuilding our party’s big tent. Honored to be on Chair Martin’s team.
Happy Mother’s Day to Ava’s amazing mom and all the other mom’s out there!
May 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to Ava’s amazing mom and all the other mom’s out there!
Some DNC news via @adamwren.bsky.social at @politico.com. Very grateful to @kenmartin.bsky.social for appointing me to the DNC’s People’s Cabinet.
May 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Some DNC news via @adamwren.bsky.social at @politico.com. Very grateful to @kenmartin.bsky.social for appointing me to the DNC’s People’s Cabinet.
The only thing dropping faster than Donald Trump’s approval ratings is Tesla’s stock.
People are waking up and we will hold this administration accountable every day. We won’t bend the knee to a king in this country.
People are waking up and we will hold this administration accountable every day. We won’t bend the knee to a king in this country.
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The only thing dropping faster than Donald Trump’s approval ratings is Tesla’s stock.
People are waking up and we will hold this administration accountable every day. We won’t bend the knee to a king in this country.
People are waking up and we will hold this administration accountable every day. We won’t bend the knee to a king in this country.
750+ people showed up in the small Village of Warwick because we all deeply believe in what Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention: America would be a republic. If we could keep it.
We will never bend a knee to a king. Or wannabe king.
We will never bend a knee to a king. Or wannabe king.
April 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
750+ people showed up in the small Village of Warwick because we all deeply believe in what Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention: America would be a republic. If we could keep it.
We will never bend a knee to a king. Or wannabe king.
We will never bend a knee to a king. Or wannabe king.
Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate! May this day bring harmony, peace, and joy.
March 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate! May this day bring harmony, peace, and joy.
Let’s talk about the affordability in the Senate’s proposed budget. From toll relief, to senior support, to school funding, it just makes sense to invest in New York.
March 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Let’s talk about the affordability in the Senate’s proposed budget. From toll relief, to senior support, to school funding, it just makes sense to invest in New York.
The state needs to do more to help senior citizens stay in New York. That’s why I pushed so hard for relief in this year’s Senate budget and it shows:
✅ $2.1 billion over three years for senior citizen tax rebate checks.
✅ $2.1 billion over three years for senior citizen tax rebate checks.
March 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The state needs to do more to help senior citizens stay in New York. That’s why I pushed so hard for relief in this year’s Senate budget and it shows:
✅ $2.1 billion over three years for senior citizen tax rebate checks.
✅ $2.1 billion over three years for senior citizen tax rebate checks.
So many folks are asking what they can do to fight back in this moment. Yes, donate to the party if you can. Yes, call your member of Congress.
But, you want to help create the permanent infrastructure to start winning again? LOOK UP AND JOIN your local town or county committee.
But, you want to help create the permanent infrastructure to start winning again? LOOK UP AND JOIN your local town or county committee.
February 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
So many folks are asking what they can do to fight back in this moment. Yes, donate to the party if you can. Yes, call your member of Congress.
But, you want to help create the permanent infrastructure to start winning again? LOOK UP AND JOIN your local town or county committee.
But, you want to help create the permanent infrastructure to start winning again? LOOK UP AND JOIN your local town or county committee.
This is clearly a normal, rational, non-authoritarian thing a President does…
Breaking News: President Trump said he planned to take control of the Kennedy Center and intended to fire several board members and install himself as chair.
Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman
The move by the president, whose authority to make the changes was not clear, is the latest attempt to bring a Washington institution under his control.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is clearly a normal, rational, non-authoritarian thing a President does…
USDA: Mr. President, we identified a second strain of bird flu.
Trump: 🫣
Trump: 🫣
NEWS
The White House is working on an executive order to fire thousands of US Department of Health and Human Services workers.
Under the order, the FDA, CDC, and other health agencies would have to cut a certain percentage of employees.
The White House is working on an executive order to fire thousands of US Department of Health and Human Services workers.
Under the order, the FDA, CDC, and other health agencies would have to cut a certain percentage of employees.
Exclusive | White House Preparing Order to Cut Thousands of Federal Health Workers
The executive order could come as soon as next week, if the Trump administration goes ahead with plans, according to people familiar with the matter.
bit.ly
February 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
USDA: Mr. President, we identified a second strain of bird flu.
Trump: 🫣
Trump: 🫣
John King took the job of SUNY Chancellor knowing he was re-entering public service. With that should have come the expectation that he would not earn a millionaire’s salary and perks on the backs of taxpayers.
February 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
John King took the job of SUNY Chancellor knowing he was re-entering public service. With that should have come the expectation that he would not earn a millionaire’s salary and perks on the backs of taxpayers.
Absolutely appalling. Somehow, even more damaging than a wrestling executive leading the agency.
Millions of children will be affected and harmed by this no matter who you voted for.
Millions of children will be affected and harmed by this no matter who you voted for.
BREAKING: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans tell NBC News.
White House preparing executive order to abolish the Department of Education
The planned order follows years of campaign promises from President Donald Trump to abolish the federal Education Department.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Absolutely appalling. Somehow, even more damaging than a wrestling executive leading the agency.
Millions of children will be affected and harmed by this no matter who you voted for.
Millions of children will be affected and harmed by this no matter who you voted for.
It’s time for Orange County to finally part ways with the MTA. Earlier today, I introduced legislation to withdraw from the MTA that does little more than treat our community like an ATM. 🧵
February 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It’s time for Orange County to finally part ways with the MTA. Earlier today, I introduced legislation to withdraw from the MTA that does little more than treat our community like an ATM. 🧵
Congratulations to my good friend, and now our DNC Chair, @kenmartin.bsky.social, on a hard-fought, decisive win! His win is OUR win!
Let’s now unite and work together to ensure Dems come roaring back, compete everywhere, and start WINNING AGAIN.
Let’s now unite and work together to ensure Dems come roaring back, compete everywhere, and start WINNING AGAIN.
February 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Congratulations to my good friend, and now our DNC Chair, @kenmartin.bsky.social, on a hard-fought, decisive win! His win is OUR win!
Let’s now unite and work together to ensure Dems come roaring back, compete everywhere, and start WINNING AGAIN.
Let’s now unite and work together to ensure Dems come roaring back, compete everywhere, and start WINNING AGAIN.
Please keep the passengers and loved ones of the tragic plane crash in your thoughts. A national tragedy, last night is a stark reminder of how suddenly a normal routine can turn into a horrific event.
Our hearts are heavy throughout America today.
Our hearts are heavy throughout America today.
January 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Please keep the passengers and loved ones of the tragic plane crash in your thoughts. A national tragedy, last night is a stark reminder of how suddenly a normal routine can turn into a horrific event.
Our hearts are heavy throughout America today.
Our hearts are heavy throughout America today.
Pausing all federal grants and loans to give this administration a chance to “review” them will kill the small communities and orgs across America that survive on them. Millions of Americans are being thrown into jeopardy because we have an admin unable to walk and chew gum at the same time.
White House pauses all federal grants, sowing alarm
Democrats warn the move could have "devastating consequences" on programmes that people across the US rely on.
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Pausing all federal grants and loans to give this administration a chance to “review” them will kill the small communities and orgs across America that survive on them. Millions of Americans are being thrown into jeopardy because we have an admin unable to walk and chew gum at the same time.
A day of remembrance and celebration of Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
January 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A day of remembrance and celebration of Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
🧵 I started this race as a complete unknown outside of NY, and I’m proud of our aggressive campaign to deliver major change to the DNC.
It is with the only goal in sight that matters – winning elections – that I am throwing my full support to @kenmartin.bsky.social, the next Chair of the DNC.
It is with the only goal in sight that matters – winning elections – that I am throwing my full support to @kenmartin.bsky.social, the next Chair of the DNC.
January 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🧵 I started this race as a complete unknown outside of NY, and I’m proud of our aggressive campaign to deliver major change to the DNC.
It is with the only goal in sight that matters – winning elections – that I am throwing my full support to @kenmartin.bsky.social, the next Chair of the DNC.
It is with the only goal in sight that matters – winning elections – that I am throwing my full support to @kenmartin.bsky.social, the next Chair of the DNC.
National Democrats have lost trust with many voters - on both sides of tough issues - because they’ve been unwilling to meaningfully engage in difficult conversations.
As Chair, I will seek common ground, lead with people’s stories, and stop letting our opponents steer the narrative.
As Chair, I will seek common ground, lead with people’s stories, and stop letting our opponents steer the narrative.
January 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
National Democrats have lost trust with many voters - on both sides of tough issues - because they’ve been unwilling to meaningfully engage in difficult conversations.
As Chair, I will seek common ground, lead with people’s stories, and stop letting our opponents steer the narrative.
As Chair, I will seek common ground, lead with people’s stories, and stop letting our opponents steer the narrative.
Democrats saw our urban dam break in swing and safe states alike, led by an exit from Black, Hispanic, and Asian voters. Taking these voters for granted would be catastrophic.
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Democrats saw our urban dam break in swing and safe states alike, led by an exit from Black, Hispanic, and Asian voters. Taking these voters for granted would be catastrophic.
The next DNC Chair needs to be someone who can challenge a status quo set by out-of-touch DC consultants who tell us not to show up in 43 of 50 states every four years.
I win on deep Trump turf and will bring wholesale change to the DNC to ensure others can, too.
I win on deep Trump turf and will bring wholesale change to the DNC to ensure others can, too.
In the third interview of our DNC candidate chair series, New York State Senator @jamesskoufis.bsky.social joins Marc Elias to discuss what Democrats got wrong in the 2024 election and why he believes the DNC needs a “major shakeup.”
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMXbO5VXJP8
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMXbO5VXJP8
January 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The next DNC Chair needs to be someone who can challenge a status quo set by out-of-touch DC consultants who tell us not to show up in 43 of 50 states every four years.
I win on deep Trump turf and will bring wholesale change to the DNC to ensure others can, too.
I win on deep Trump turf and will bring wholesale change to the DNC to ensure others can, too.
The Democratic Party needs to go on offense.
As Chair, I will build a significantly larger team of in-house lawyers to take the fight to the Republican Party, the Green Party, and anyone trying to make it harder to vote.
As Chair, I will build a significantly larger team of in-house lawyers to take the fight to the Republican Party, the Green Party, and anyone trying to make it harder to vote.
January 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Democratic Party needs to go on offense.
As Chair, I will build a significantly larger team of in-house lawyers to take the fight to the Republican Party, the Green Party, and anyone trying to make it harder to vote.
As Chair, I will build a significantly larger team of in-house lawyers to take the fight to the Republican Party, the Green Party, and anyone trying to make it harder to vote.
Honored to be sworn today in for another term representing part of the Hudson Valley.
Let’s get to work.
Let’s get to work.
January 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Honored to be sworn today in for another term representing part of the Hudson Valley.
Let’s get to work.
Let’s get to work.