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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 08/02/2026

I'm definitely excited about the Bad Bunny Super Bowl. Can't wait for his show! #badbunnysuperbowl #BadBunny #PA07

Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 03/12/2025

Honored to be endorsed by Elect Democratic Women today! Congresswoman Lois Frankel: “Carol knows what it means to fight for families facing rising costs… EDW is proud to support her campaign for PA-07.” Let's do this! #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 12/11/2025

Great to spend Veteran's Day alongside Battle Borne, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through peer mentorship and mental health initiatives. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 10/11/2025

I'm still energized by the wins on Tues. in PA & throughout the country. One in particular in NJ was encouraging to see because it was a people-centered campaign. Thxs to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social & Dr. Dale Caldwell - who also happened to give a great sermon today - for their example. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 I've been enjoying the lead-up to the holiday by walking in the Coop Halloween Parade with my Southern Lehigh Dems and @lv4allorg.bsky.social friends. My fav memory of a Halloween parade is still volunteering as a judge for Bethlehem's 100th Halloween Parade in 2021. Stay safe!

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 24/10/2025

This 11/4 it's especially important to retain the 3 PA Supreme Court justices. I'm here with 2 of the 3 back in 2015 at a NCDC picnic when I worked for Sen. Casey and first met them. Vote YES to the retention question for each - Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 08/10/2025

I am proud to share that I have been endorsed by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) in my campaign for PA-07! She’s been a fearless advocate for working families, women, and immigrants, and I share her belief that government should be a force for good in people’s lives. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 07/10/2025

Busy celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on the campaign trail - keep an eye out for my interview with Paola Ramos from Telemundo soon! #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 11/09/2025

Today marks the 24th anniversary of 9/11--a day to pause, reflect, and remember. Today, I am honoring those we lost and all who responded with courage. @911memorial.bsky.social

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 28/08/2025

It's been almost 13 years since the tragic murders of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School - and here we are again mourning the loss of more children to a mass shooting. Washington has done NOTHING in all these years to stop the killing! (1/3)

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 26/08/2025

Great to speak at the Northampton County Dems picnic about what I bring as a candidate: integrity, transparency, & real experience. I’m the only one with federal legislative experience ready on day one to stand up for working people, grow the middle class & protect our freedoms. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 25/08/2025

Today is my son's first day as a freshman in high school & my daughter as a college sophomore. As a mom, I understand all the excitement of the first day & associated nostalgia as we see our kids get older. I'm wishing all the students a safe & productive year. You got this!

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 23/08/2025

I was in Monroe County this week at the West End Fair & Monroe County Democratic Party meeting. The message I hear from voters is the same: families are struggling with costs. My first priority in Congress is to bring prices down, not give handouts & tax cuts to billionaires. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 20/08/2025

Indivisible groups across America are fighting against Trump's harmful agenda and are rebuilding our democracy. I'm a proud supporter and was thrilled to join the @indivisiblelvb.bsky.social picnic this past weekend. Power to the people! #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 19/08/2025

At yesterday's Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center Pride Festival, I felt a sense of unity. Standing in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community is personal. My sister’s courage taught me what it means to be a true ally: to listen, support, & speak up for equality every day. #Pride #LoveIsLove

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 19/08/2025

Andrew Tait expresses the anger I and many others feel in #PA07 because so many folks here are not ok either. I'm ready to fight tooth & nail for policies that work for people to help them get ahead. Our families deserve a fighter & that's who I'll be in Congress. #ImPissed

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 17/08/2025

Getting ready for a new school year can be stressful. Kudos to Puertorrican Culture Preservation Inc for organizing a back-to-school event in Allentown to help. I was proud to volunteer with @lv4allorg.bsky.social to assist families as they prepare their kids to start school again. #pa07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 15/08/2025

We're 3 seats away from flipping the House in 2026 & having a pro-choice majority. I'm proud to have the endorsement of @emilyslist.bsky.social as I fight to defeat anti-choice extremist Ryan Mackenzie in #PA07.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 07/08/2025

Upper Saucon Night Out is an amazing display of the community I’m so proud to be a part of. I had meaningful conversations with neighbors about rising home insurance premiums and food insecurity, including folks from Betty Lou's Pantry. I’m listening, learning, and ready to deliver for #PA07. 🏡

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 01/08/2025

I had a great time in Nesquehoning last night with the Carbon County Democrats, and a few friends from Monroe, at their picnic. They're fired up and ready to flip #PA07 and so am I.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 30/07/2025

I'm here with my mom and dad to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of #Medicare and #Medicaid and to pledge to protect it. I will always protect these vital programs because for me - it’s personal. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 28/07/2025

I was honored to receive the Woman of Impact Award by the Colombian American community in the Lehigh Valley for my work here over the past two decades. I am deeply honored to be in a position where I can lift our voices, experiences, & dreams on a national stage.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 26/07/2025

Today marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, a landmark moment in the fight for equality, access, and dignity. We honor the progress made and recommit to building a world that’s truly inclusive for all. #ADA35 #InclusionMatters Image Credit: ADA National Network

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 25/07/2025

Folks in Palmerton are fired up to flip #PA07 & elect a representative who puts people first. It was great speaking with everyone at the Palmerton Area Democratic Club & Lively Liberals picnic on Sunday. I always enjoy spending time in Carbon County.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 24/07/2025

I spoke with Roll Call about families in #PA07 getting crushed by rising utility bills & Ryan Mackenzie making it worse by voting to gut clean energy tax credits. I’ve spent my career helping people lower their energy costs. In Congress, I’ll fight to fix what he broke. #energy

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 23/07/2025

Ryan Mackenzie takes the coward's way out again & refuses to meet his #PA07 constituents for an in-person townhall. What is he afraid of? www.lehighvalleynews.com/elections/ma...

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 21/07/2025

It was great meeting people at the St. Joseph Parish Summer Festival on Saturday. We spoke about the fact that many felt left behind & ignored by politicians in DC. That's why I'm running, to make sure no one in #PA07 is left behind.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 18/07/2025

Congressman John Lewis' courage & dedication to civil rights is an example for us all & was someone I admired. It was wonderful seeing so many at the Good Trouble Lives On event in Bethlehem as we stood together for our civil rights because the fight continues. #PA07 #GoodTrouble

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 17/07/2025

I had a wonderful time visiting the Senior Center at Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley to give a presentation on energy efficiency. Grateful for the warm welcome and lively discussion on helping seniors lower energy bills and live more sustainably. #EnergyEfficiency #energy #seniors

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 15/07/2025

29 years ago today, I became a naturalized citizen. I was 3 when my family immigrated. Now I've achieved my #AmericanDream & am running for Congress to fight for bipartisan immigration reform that will create a system that's safe, efficient, humane, and has strong borders. #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 10/07/2025

BOLD PAC has been a leading voice for Latina leadership, and I’m proud to earn their endorsement. Our campaign is about standing up to the chaos and division and delivering common-sense solutions for #PA07.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 09/07/2025

I'm excited to have the support of @emilyslist.bsky.social because they know I'll be a fighter for working families in #PA07 by making life's necessities more affordable, protecting a woman's right to choose, & investing in workforce development.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 08/07/2025

Across #PA07 people are fed up with Ryan Mackenzie. I've seen it at events from Mondays With Mackenzie to the @lv4allorg.bsky.social We the People rally in Bethlehem where I joined @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social & others as speakers. I'm running for Congress to fight & speak up for working families.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 04/07/2025

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate not just our independence, but the rights and freedoms that define us as Americans: free speech, free press, free worship, and the right to be heard. Let’s honor the promise of liberty for all. #FourthOfJuly #Freedom #Democracy

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 03/07/2025

Once again, Ryan Mackenzie took the coward's way out & put loyalty to billionaires & Trump over the needs of families in #PA07. Read my full statement below. #BigUglyBill #VoteNo

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 03/07/2025

.@RepJeffries shares the story of a woman from #PA07. A single mom of 3 who works full time & needs SNAP. She sacrifices every day so her daughters have food & a place to come home to. An example of who Ryan Mackenzie is betraying so billionaires get a tax cut. #BigUglyBill

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 02/07/2025

Ryan Mackenzie puts #PA07 last & billionaires first & he's about to do it again today. #BigUglyBill #VoteNo

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 27/06/2025

Trump's attacks on birthright citizenship are un-American. I released the statement below following the Supreme Court's ruling. #PA07 #AmericanDream #BirthrightBattle #TrumpVs14th #Save14

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 26/06/2025

A friend of mine died because she didn't have the healthcare she needed. She was 23! No matter what Mitch McConnell or Ryan Mackenzie think, people who have their healthcare ripped away won't "get over it", nor will their family & friends. #PA07 #handsoffmedicaid #Medicaid

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 24/06/2025

Three years ago, a radical Supreme Court overturned #RoevWade in the #Dobbs decision. Ripping away our right to make personal decisions about our own health care. Ryan Mackenzie cheered them on. Now I’m running to beat him. Join me in the fight for reproductive freedom! #PA07

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 19/06/2025

Today we honor Juneteenth. A powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. I stand with others as we celebrate Black history, culture, and the enduring pursuit of equality. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 18/06/2025

Toda mi carrera ha estado dedicada a defender a las familias trabajadoras que se esfuerzan por construir un mejor futuro. Hoy me lanzo para representar al #PA07 y enfrentar a Ryan Mackenzie, a Trump y a todos los que le fallan a nuestras comunidades. aldianews.com/es/leadershi...

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day to my husband, an amazing father to our children & to my Dad, who taught me that with hard work, anything is possible. To every father, grandfather, father figure, and caregiver, thank you for the care, strength, and support you give each day.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 14/06/2025

Hundreds of people across #PA07 stood up today & told Trump & Ryan Mackenzie that we will not be silenced. #NoKings #Democrats #FightBack

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 11/06/2025

Thank you to the Upper Lehigh Democratic Club for hosting a great conversation last night and giving me an opportunity to share my story.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 09/06/2025

I've been delivering for families in #PA07 for over 20 years by helping lower energy costs & preparing people for good-paying jobs. I'm fighting for real economic change so working families like the one I grew up in don't have to worry about how they'll afford basic necessities.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 03/06/2025

It's important to remember that our family, friends, & neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community don't need allies just during #PrideMonth but every day. In Congress I'll stand with all our communities to end violence & discrimination. Check out www.bradburysullivancenter.org

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 01/06/2025

As we celebrate #PrideMonth, I stand with my sister, sister-in-law, and everyone in the LGBTQ+ community who want to live their authentic life and not be targets of hate, harm, or persecution.

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Carol Obando-Derstine @carolforpa.com · 31/05/2025

I'm pissed that Ryan Mackenzie, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump are trying to take healthcare away from families in #PA07 to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. That's why I'm running for Congress – to put Lehigh Valley families first! Learn more at www.CarolForPA.com

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