Bernard Taylor's Avatar

Bernard Taylor

@btaylorforcongress.bsky.social

πŸš’ Firefighter/Paramedic πŸ’™ Democrat for U.S. Congress | FL-21 🌴 St Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach County πŸ“ Healthcare, Affordability, and Clean Water https://bernardtaylorforcongress.org

10,572 Followers  |  93 Following  |  847 Posts  |  Joined: 17.03.2025
Posts Following

Posts by Bernard Taylor (@btaylorforcongress.bsky.social)

Tupac was right: β€œThey got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.”

28.02.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

The U.S. is now at war with Iran, that means American lives are on the line.

My opponent, Brian Mast, chairs the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. That’s not symbolic, that role shapes foreign policy and oversight.

Floridians made it clear, No New Wars!

Clearly he does not care what we think

28.02.2026 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
Video thumbnail

Anyone who would do this to a child is truly evil.

27.02.2026 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 1
Video thumbnail

Young people in our community are thinking about leaving Florida, not because they want to, but because they don’t see opportunity here.

The cost of living here has really put homeownership out of reach in most of their eyes and wages simply aren’t keeping up with the rising cost.

27.02.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

What’s one value you refuse to compromise on, no matter the party?

26.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Politics becomes toxic when winning matters more than values.

I’m not interested in winning that way.

26.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You don’t have to agree with me on everything.

But we should agree that:

– Working people deserve stability
– Kids deserve strong public schools
– Families shouldn’t go bankrupt over illness

26.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve seen what happens when healthcare is treated like a luxury.

It doesn’t end well.

26.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This isn’t about purity tests.

It’s about baseline values.

26.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t want your vote if you believe:

– Healthcare is a privilege
– Teachers are disposable
– Workers don’t deserve a living wage

I’d rather lose honestly.

26.02.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Attention Treasure Coast, if you’re looking for the next time you can hear me speak live, make sure you are coming to this event here in West Palm Beach on March 7th. Come enjoy great music, laughs, and hear some powerful speakers. 2pm-4:30pm

26.02.2026 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Common Durable Medical Equipment Examples:

Mobility Equipment
β€’ Wheelchairs (manual & power)
β€’ Walkers
β€’ Canes
β€’ Crutches
β€’ Hospital beds
β€’ Patient lifts (Hoyer lifts)
β€’ Mobility scooters

It’s fine though. I’m sure these aren’t important.

26.02.2026 03:50 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Respiratory Equipment
β€’ Oxygen concentrators
β€’ Oxygen tanks
β€’ CPAP and BiPAP machines
β€’ Nebulizers
β€’ Suction machines
β€’ Ventilators

Monitoring Equipment
β€’ Blood glucose monitors
β€’ Blood pressure monitors
β€’ Pulse oximeters

It’s fine though. I’m sure these aren’t important.

26.02.2026 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Common Durable Medical Equipment Examples:

Mobility Equipment
β€’ Wheelchairs (manual & power)
β€’ Walkers
β€’ Canes
β€’ Crutches
β€’ Hospital beds
β€’ Patient lifts (Hoyer lifts)
β€’ Mobility scooters

26.02.2026 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

For nearly 10 years, Brian Mast has represented FL-21.

In that time, only one sponsored bill became law: the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act.

It required a federal study.

Not funding.
Not enforcement.
Not stopping discharges.

FL-21 deserves results, not reports.

25.02.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not interested in being safe.
I’m interested in being effective.

25.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

That’s exactly why nothing feels like it changes.

25.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Safe messaging beats hard reform, most of the time.

25.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The system incentivizes staying elected more than solving problems.

25.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m going to say something candidates are usually told not to say.

25.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 1

If you’ve ever delayed care because of cost, you’re not alone.

What needs to change first?

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Healthcare isn’t abstract to me.

It’s a blood sugar reading at 42.
It’s a spouse crying in the doorway.
It’s a patient apologizing for calling 911.

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been a firefighter long enough to know:

Most β€œhealthcare debates” in Congress don’t look anything like the back of an ambulance.

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Because when rent goes up.
When insurance premiums jump.

Something has to give.

And too often, it’s medication.

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He wasn’t noncompliant.

He was rationing insulin.

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

3:17AM.

Middle-aged man.
Diabetic.
Dizziness. Nausea. Weak pulse.

Not dramatic.
Not viral.
Just real.

24.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to understand what’s broken about healthcare in America…
ride in the back of my ambulance at 3AM.

Let me tell you about last Tuesday.

24.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
Post image Post image

Which each day that passes, the younger generation gets more discouraged about their future.

This campaign is showing them that there is hope for the future.

24.02.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you could give one piece of advice to someone running for Congress, what would it be?

23.02.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 0

The truth is:

Fundraising warps priorities.
Insurance markets are failing families.
Working people are exhausted.

And pretending everything is fine is easier politically.

23.02.2026 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0