I’ve known Joe Kennedy as a friend, as a colleague in Congress and as a champion for the values we’re most proud of as Democrats. But it’s the times I’ve seen him in Texas that have made the biggest impression on me, and why I proudly endorse him for U.S. Senate. 1/5
One of the first times I saw Joe in Texas was after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston & surrounding areas. Some had lost their homes, others had lost everything, and they needed help. Joe was on the ground working w/ local leaders to connect them with federal and state services. 2/5
He later came back down to help us campaign against Ted Cruz. The conventional wisdom said we had no shot. But he believed in our grassroots campaign & lent a hand at a time that we really needed it. I saw him do that for countless Congressional candidates across the country. 3/5
Joe came to Tornillo in 2018 to confront Trump’s cruel policy that locked up kids seeking asylum, some taken from their parents by force. He joined hundreds of protesters to bring attention & change. And he came back twice more, helping to push Trump to close down Tornillo. 4/5
Joe will make a great U.S. Senator, for Massachusetts and for the country. The election is Tuesday and I know he’d appreciate more volunteer help in reaching the voters who will decide the outcome. Here’s the signup if you’re interested in joining 5/5: https://www.mobilize.us/kennedyforma/event/305147/
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