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Joe Tennant

@josephtennant.bsky.social

Psychologist, Political Organizer, and general goober.

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With Pride and Gratitude, Friend Email from Sara for Virginia Your work made this campaign a success! β€Š Thank You and Hello, Friends! Now that the final results are in (and the government shutdown is over), I wanted to send a note of

For those not on my email list:

Regardless of the final outcome, I am so proud of the work we did and the success we achieved together. I thank everyone who gave their time, treasure, energy, care, and commitment to this campaign and to our community.

Read the full message here:
conta.cc/4oDOucB

15.11.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the stats I’m most proud of:

Emerge Virginia alumnae as Governor: 1 (+1)

Emerge Virginia alumnae in the House of Delegates: 25 (+8)

(That’s one-quarter of the House of Delegates, up from just two 10 years ago.)

Emerge Virginia alumnae in elected offices: 61 (+10)
@emergeamerica.bsky.social

15.11.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In a confusing way, like if "Hominem" from 30 Rock was a real show.

11.11.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know there's more important things going on, but I just need everyone to confirm that this Anaconda reboot feels like an episode of Bojack Horseman.

11.11.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Attacking constituents is a losing strategy, and a lot of Republicans learned that the hard way this week.

06.11.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 93    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't even begin to describe how monumental this win is for Virginia. We're going to be able to make real changes that will help families, uplift children out of poverty and guard the rights of every resident of the Commonwealth. We made history last night, and we've got so much more to do.

05.11.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, and after all the millions of dollars spent on advertising, the harmful policies and all the demagoguery...

Stop.
Picking.
On.
Trans.
Kids.

The Rs lost to me four times in six years. That should've been a hint. But apparently it wasn't, so the voters made their thoughts crystal clear tonight.

05.11.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1618    πŸ” 373    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
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People across the Commonwealth are heading to the polls to cast their ballots. Haven’t voted yet? Polls are open now until 7:00pm. Make a plan to vote today: iwillvote.com/va

04.11.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First voter of the day works in healthcare, and had a great chat about how Medicaid cuts affect her patients. Voting matters!

04.11.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tent and table sit at the entrance to a voting site. Several signs for Virginia democratic candidates are placed around it.

A tent and table sit at the entrance to a voting site. Several signs for Virginia democratic candidates are placed around it.

Polls are open Virginia! 6am-7pm. Go to iwillvote.com to find your polling location.

Let's elect @vademocrats.bsky.social up and down the ballot, and make @abigailspanberger.com our next Governor!

04.11.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow. Let’s win this, Virginia.

abigailspanberger.com/vote

03.11.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1006    πŸ” 200    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 20
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@abigailspanberger.com and the Virginia Votes Bus joined volunteers this afternoon in NOVA for some door knocking as we head into the final days of this election!

Let’s finish strong!

02.11.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Several photos from the Spanberger bus stop in HD25 sit on a blue background with a white frame. The largest shows Delegate Briana Sewell speaking to the fired up crowd next to Abigail Spanberger, Rep Eugene Vindman, and Chairman Luke Torian. Other photos show Delegate Sewell speaking with community members, signing the bus, and listening to the other speakers.

Several photos from the Spanberger bus stop in HD25 sit on a blue background with a white frame. The largest shows Delegate Briana Sewell speaking to the fired up crowd next to Abigail Spanberger, Rep Eugene Vindman, and Chairman Luke Torian. Other photos show Delegate Sewell speaking with community members, signing the bus, and listening to the other speakers.

Fired up & ready to elect @abigailspanberger.com as our next governor! As our congresswoman, she delivered. Abigail secured federal funding for local schools & expanding healthcare access. I can’t wait for the rest of the Commonwealth to see her leadership in action. Vote on Nov. 4!

02.11.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@barackobama.bsky.social, thank you for stopping in Norfolk today and supporting Virginia Democrats in this year’s important election.

Now let’s go win this thing!

01.11.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As an Elder Millennial who walked home from Pres. Obama's Manassas rally at the end of the '08 campaign, it's always special to watch him speak in #Virginia.

But hearing him call out the administration for attacking trans people instead of fixing problems... thanks, Obama. For real. #YesWeCan

01.11.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Democratic elected officials representing Manassas pose for a photo before the Veterans Day Parade, including Manassas Council members Ashley Hutson, Ralph Smith and Sonia Vasquez Luna, state Sen. Danica Roem, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Treasurer Patricia Richie-Folks, Council member Tom Osina and Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe.

Democratic elected officials representing Manassas pose for a photo before the Veterans Day Parade, including Manassas Council members Ashley Hutson, Ralph Smith and Sonia Vasquez Luna, state Sen. Danica Roem, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Treasurer Patricia Richie-Folks, Council member Tom Osina and Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe.

The City of Manassas Honor Guard marches through Old Town with flags of the city, commonwealth and country.

The City of Manassas Honor Guard marches through Old Town with flags of the city, commonwealth and country.

It’s been a busy Saturday:
βœ…Launched a canvass in Arlington with HRC and Equality Virginia PAC.
βœ…Had a constituent meeting at Baldwin Park in Manassas re: road safety and FOIA fee reform.
βœ…Marched in the Manassas Veterans Day Parade.
βœ…Had another constituent meeting in Bristow re: public service.

01.11.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The text "I voted, have you?" is written in res text on a blue background. Below it in white font reads "Early voting ends today. The Woodbridge DMV is open until 5:00pm. See you there " 

Below the text is a picture of delegate Briana Sewell, holding her "I voted sticker".

The text "I voted, have you?" is written in res text on a blue background. Below it in white font reads "Early voting ends today. The Woodbridge DMV is open until 5:00pm. See you there " Below the text is a picture of delegate Briana Sewell, holding her "I voted sticker".

I voted! Have YOU?

Today is your last chance to vote early for the November 4th general election. The Woodbridge DMV located at 2731 Caton Hill Road is open until 5:00pm. Be a voter! There is too much at stake to sit this one out.

01.11.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In my experience, people online don't know what to do with her and offline people love her. She's built for Normal People ℒ️, hence why she's done so well in VA.

31.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is basically every social media post by the Spanberger campaign. She really draws out some feral people.

31.10.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Early Voting | pwcvotes

This is your last week to vote early!

We recommend getting your ballots returned ASAP to ensure they arrive in time to be counted. You can drop them off in person at any of the early vote locations or at your Election Day polling place.

Find more info at www.pwcvotes.org/earlyvoting

30.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The original Far Side Cow Tools Cartoon by Gary Larson. A cow stands on its hind legs behind a table, staring blankly at the viewer from behind its heavy brow ridge. On the table are four crudely made tools: a lump, a lump with an offset crooked handle, a long stick with hooked prongs at the end, and a crude handsaw with irregular teeth. In the background a barn sits on a hill. Caption reads, "Cow tools."

The original Far Side Cow Tools Cartoon by Gary Larson. A cow stands on its hind legs behind a table, staring blankly at the viewer from behind its heavy brow ridge. On the table are four crudely made tools: a lump, a lump with an offset crooked handle, a long stick with hooked prongs at the end, and a crude handsaw with irregular teeth. In the background a barn sits on a hill. Caption reads, "Cow tools."

43 years ago today, readers the world over opened their newspapers and gazed upon cow tools for the first time. happy birthday cow tools. you look great.

28.10.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14265    πŸ” 4419    πŸ’¬ 119    πŸ“Œ 250
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Our Latinos for Spanberger coalition was out knocking doors all over the Commonwealth this weekend!

Β‘Vamos con Abigail!

26.10.2025 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Their government. Their shutdown.

23.10.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 254    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 5
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We asked Donald Trump to cut health care costs. Instead, he cut off a wing of the White House.

23.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1603    πŸ” 408    πŸ’¬ 89    πŸ“Œ 17

If you didn’t show up to work for over a month, you’d probably be fired.

In this government, it just means you’re a House Republican still collecting your six-figure salary!

23.10.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 4

I'm laughing at republicans being like "ooh, must be a tight race then" every time Spanberger makes a smart campaign move. They've totally forgotten what good campaigns look like in Virginia.

Of course she's got a high-profile surrogate! She's winning every stage of the race you goobers.

21.10.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

P-Dub and Manassas: Go vote! #Virginia #vagov #valeg

19.10.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Haymarket Day! My team and I had a fantastic time celebrating our community with the very people who make it great.

Folks are excited and the momentum is real heading into Election Day!

18.10.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spirit Halloween becoming a resistance outfitter rules actually

18.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Virginia β€” voter registration ends ONE WEEK from today.

Make sure you’re registered, find your polling place, and find out the ways you can vote at abigailspanberger.com/vote.

17.10.2025 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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