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Caitlin Rourk

@caitlinrourk.bsky.social
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Mom, veteran, problem solver. Running against Elon's lawyer to bring principled, practical leadership to DC for Texas's 10th Congressional District.

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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 7h
Deeply honored to earn the @statesman.com endorsement for Congress District 10. This race is a choice between serving powerful interests and serving you. I’ll put country over party and service over politics. Read the full endorsement: www.statesman.com/opinion/edit...
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Rourk aims to serve U.S. House 10 from the 'radical middle' | Endorsement
Caitlin Rourk offers a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to making Congress more responsive to the people it serves, the Editorial Board writes.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two recent endorsements for our campaign got me thinking about the service-over-politics mindset and independent thinking I’ll bring to Congress. New Substack. caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/greetings-...
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Greetings From the Radical Middle
Independent thinking shouldn’t be radical.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Blockwalk kickoff this morning in Huntsville, Texas!
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Texas Forward Party @texasforwardparty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT! We're proud to endorse Caitlin Rourk for U.S. Congressional District 10! 💜 Army Officer | Pragmatic Moderate | Problem Solver | Cross-Party Ally | Servant Leader Read: www.texasforwardparty.org/news/txfwd-e... #ForwardParty #ForwardTexas #CaitlinRourk
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Honored to have the support of the Alliance for American Leadership. Strong national security means using every tool we have alongside our military, including diplomacy, development, and foreign assistance. I’ll make sure they have a champion Congress.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Honored to earn the @texasforwardparty.bsky.social endorsement. We're building a coalition that reaches beyond party labels and brings together Texans who are ready for Washington to actually work again.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The horror we've watched unfold in communities across the country reached Austin today. An ICE agent shot a man in our city. We shouldn't have to fight for the truth about what happened, but we will. Release the footage and bring in independent investigators.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The slick videos from Secretary Hegseth’s visit will fade, but our obligation to the young Texans he addressed won’t. caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/when-we-as...
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When We Ask Them to Say “Send Me”
The promise we make when we send Americans to war.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
While Pete Hegseth is enjoying the Aggie football game today, our servicemembers will still be fighting a war in the Middle East with no clear purpose, that Congress never authorized. A war that has cost taxpayers more than $37.5B, killed at least 18 Americans, and wounded over 750 more.
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Michelle H. Davis @lonestarleft.com · 13/09/2026
The Army officer taking on the lawyer who drew his own district.
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Meet The Candidates: Caitlin Rourk For Texas Congressional District 10
The Army officer taking on the lawyer who drew his own district.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A big welcome to new followers today! Wonder what prompted the spike 😉 We are playing to win in Texas's 10th Congressional District. Grateful to have you on our team. Chip in here: secure.actblue.com/donate/caitl...
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Join me in supporting Caitlin Rourk for TX-10!
This campaign is powered by people. If you believe we deserve better, chip in today to help Caitlin win.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
9/11 showed us what courage looks like. The years after showed us what sacrifice costs. 25 years later, may we remember all of it, including how small our differences became when America needed us the most. caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/25-years-l...
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25 Years Later
We were kids on September 11. We grew up in the world that followed.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Alliance for Retired Americans is officially on Team Rourk! Proud to stand together to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, and defend the retirement security Americans have earned.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The national debt just hit $40 trillion. We’re spending more than $1 trillion a year on interest alone. Both parties helped run up the tab. We can’t fix it overnight, but ignoring the math isn’t governing; it’s handing the next generation the bill. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/ame...
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America's $40T national debt is 'stealing from our next generation,' economist warns
The national debt topping $40 trillion and the looming insolvency of Social Security in 2032 require the urgent attention of policymakers to implement reforms, an economist warns.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our kids get one shot at their education. Let’s get serious about getting it right. Thoughts on my new Substack. (And yes, my daughter wanting to be a helicopter pilot when she gets older is beyond awesome.) 👇🏼 caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/stop-fight...
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
For cattle ranchers in my district who are trying to rebuild herds and plan for the future, President Trump’s announcement that he’ll temporarily lower tariffs on imported beef is more tariff whiplash. Tariffs on, tariffs off. Import restrictions tightened, then loosened.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A year ago today, the GOP sent its new congressional map to Gov. Abbott. Funny thing is, they can draw the lines. They can’t draw the outcome. I’m here to earn the votes. Game on.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
As a kid, I looked at Washington’s monuments and museums and saw possibility. I still do. What I understand now is that the future doesn’t build itself. It takes leaders willing to roll up their sleeves, solve hard problems, and do the work. caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/what-are-w...
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What Are We For?
It’s easy to tear things down. Governing means building something better.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What good is building the future if people can’t afford to stay healthy enough to live in it? Read my latest on health care in Texas. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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If Texas Is Going to Lead
Texas is leading in innovation. We should be just as ambitious about making health care affordable and accessible.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our summer fellows showed up and stepped up. Now, we’re looking for the next group of young leaders ready to get involved this fall. Applications for our fall fellowship are open to HS and college students in TX-10. Learn more and apply ay www.caitlinrourk.com/fellowship.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Big Bend isn’t in TX-10, but it’s a treasure in our state and sacred to my family and so many Texans. Texas is something to steward, not sell to the highest bidder or sacrifice to presidential fear-mongering.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
DOGE claimed $110B+ in savings. GAO checked the receipts and found the actual savings were a fraction of that. Thousands of contracts were misidentified and 96% of claimed grant savings unsupported. Taxpayers deserve the truth. Congress needs to do its job. www.expressnews.com/business/art...
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DOGE claimed billions in savings. A congressional watchdog found major problems.
GAO reports that DOGE overstated the savings from cuts. Its investigators found missing evidence and major discrepancies.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Washington's budget debates are pure political theater. Congress has lost the plot on responsible governing. I wrote about why we need to bring seriousness and accountability back to the process. Read it here 👇 substack.com/home/post/p-...
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The Seriousness We've Lost
Work like the federal budget work was never supposed to be easy.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
None of this happened by accident. Our team has knocked 15,000 doors this summer alone. Every door knocked, every volunteer shift, and every dollar raised reflects people who believe we can win in November and are willing to put in the work to make it happen.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
One month ago, we welcomed more than 20 Democracy Summer (h/t @raskin.house.gov) fellows to Team Rourk. Since then, they've been knocking doors, having conversations with neighbors, and doing the work that keeps our democracy healthy. They have real skin in this game, and it shows.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Three American service members were killed this weekend. Their families are grieving. Their units are grieving. And families with loved ones deployed are living with the fear of a knock on their door next.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
My husband’s story is one of opportunity, belonging, and the promise of America. It’s also a reminder that behind every immigration debate are real people. Families, workers, neighbors, and those who serve our country. Read more on my Substack: caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/the-americ...
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The America I Know
Immigrants aren’t a threat to America. They're part of our story.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hot temps didn't stop our Sunday blockwalk crew. Huge thanks to @poojaintexas.bsky.social for hitting the doors with us last weekend! 9,518 doors knocked and counting 💪
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Next month, we’ll say goodbye to the preschool that helped raise our kids. I wrote about what this community has meant to our family and why supporting working families starts with supporting child care: caitlinrourk.substack.com/p/the-villag...
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The Village That Helped Raise Our Kids
Next month, our family’s beloved preschool will close its doors.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As one attendee put it: "You have the richest person in the world coming against this tiny county with 34,000 people. He picked it not just because of the resources, power, and water available, but because it was easy picking." In Congress, I'll fight to protect constituents from special interests.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Grateful to have spent time with Grimes County residents to discuss the potential impacts of the planned SpaceX Terafab. theeagle.com/news/local/g...
Caitlin speaking to a room of residents of Grimes County
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our team braves the Texas heat every day to talk with neighbors. We’re having real conversations about what’s happening in their lives - what’s working and where government is falling short - because if you want to serve a community, you have to know it first. Join us: forms.gle/RThYRUvUyWHf...
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Our third technology and data center listening session in Navasota focused on the SpaceX Terafab in Grimes County, and it reinforced what I’ve heard across TX-10: people don’t oppose growth, they oppose being shut out of it.
KBTX News: "Community Discusses SpaceX Project"
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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 30/06/2026
“The state paid $10 billion to charter schools, and that’s at a direct expense to the money going to public school districts … and now districts are also bracing themselves for the anticipated impact of losing students to private schools.”
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School Closures Are Escalating Across Texas. 'It's Not a Local Failure.'
State funding and policy have fallen short, advocates say, and the consequences are not confined to your backyard.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Big tech is spending millions of dollars to influence our elections in Texas. There's a reason my opponent is one of the top beneficiaries.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Today our campaign knocked our 3,000th door of the general election. I'm so proud of - and grateful for - our volunteers and fellows who are putting in the work to flip TX-10.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Took a quick break from regularly scheduled programming to spend time with our fired-up TX-10 delegates at the Texas Democratic Convention. Now, back on the road!
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Questions with Caitlin part 2: 🐕 pics incoming! Music preferences, deep canvassing, and childcare policy this week. Reply or DM with more questions.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
One of the unexpected gifts of this campaign has been getting to know every corner of our newly drawn district. It’s big, it’s gerrymandered, it stretches across very different communities. And it’s filled with some of the most hardworking, generous people you’ll ever meet.
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We weren't messing around when we said our campaign would be busy this summer. Fired up students (through @raskin.house.gov's Democracy Summer program 🫶), a growing volunteer army, and canvassing goals nobody has ever attempted in this district. LFG.
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Fifth House Sun @fifthhousesun.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Come meet one the fiercest Blue Warriors out there. Taking on a rich, Trump-endorsed, Musk-supported GOP Caitlin Rourk - what a fighter in Texas-10 "Running in the Red" at Balloon-Juice.com balloon-juice.com/2026/06/23/r...
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AnnieD @anniedemoranville.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Another candidate gives us a tour of what it's like running in a very red zone. balloon-juice.com/2026/06/23/r...
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Balloon Juice - Running in the Red - Digging Deep and Fighting Hard with Caitlin Rourk in Texas-10
I’m still doing the recovery thing, so I’m going to let MazeDancer get right to it. *** From MazeDancer: Running in the Red – Digging Deep and Fighting Hard with Caitlin Rourk in Texas-10 ”For years, ...
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TxTiger @txtiger.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Great article about @caitlinrourk.bsky.social, the Dem candidate running in Texas CD 10! balloon-juice.com/2026/06/23/r...
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Balloon Juice - Running in the Red - Digging Deep and Fighting Hard with Caitlin Rourk in Texas-10
I’m still doing the recovery thing, so I’m going to let MazeDancer get right to it. *** From MazeDancer: Running in the Red – Digging Deep and Fighting Hard with Caitlin Rourk in Texas-10 ”For years, ...
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I’ve supported multiple federal and state border missions. Headlines like this frustrate the hell out of me. Troops can buy time. They can’t fix immigration policy. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/u...
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No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
What a privilege to spend today at Juneteenth celebrations in Caldwell and Bryan. I loved seeing so many families, friends, and neighbors gathered together. So much joy in the celebrations. So much pride in the rich history and traditions being honored. Happy Juneteenth!
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The @democraticclubpolkcountytx.org PACKED the house for their summer fundraiser. Honored to share the stage with @claytontuckertx.com and get folks inspired and invigorated for the work ahead. What a special night, Livingston!
Candidates Ida Bencomo, Clayton Tucker, and Caitlin RourkA very solid crowd in Livingston, Texas
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Answering some pressing questions from TX-10 constituents today: favorite job in the National Guard, how many miles I've put on my car driving around the district, best MRE, and how to engage voters who are fed up with *everything.* Send more my way!
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Caitlin Rourk @caitlinrourk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
For 251 years, the story of the U.S. Army has been the story of millions of Americans willing to serve something bigger than themselves. My family is proud to be one small part of that story (and, if family lore is to be believed, contribute some damn good marksmanship).
Woman wearing camo and a helmet, smiling in the grass.Visibly dated Rapid Fire Recording Sheet, 200 yards. Remarks: "Damn good."
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Savant Moore @savantmoore.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Sat with Democrats from San Jacinto, Walker, Trinity, Polk, and Grimes County tonight. Caitlin Rourk, Army veteran and TX-10 Democratic nominee, spoke truth. San Jacinto has no hospital. No urgent care. That is a Republican policy choice, not an accident.
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