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Democracy Dogs!

@democracydogsusa.bsky.social

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Democracy Dogs! promotes political causes like getting money out of elections, bringing down the two-party system, ending gerrymandering and open primaries. We support candidates who pursue these goals! www.youtube.com/@DemocracyDogs democracydogs.org

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 20h

The Democratic Party in PA and Bucks County is hostile to outsider candidates. The committees don't see how they hurt their own cause. Lucia Simonelli and I talk about our experiences. Republicans are the same. Dump the two-party duopoly. Fix our election. Join our coalition. youtu.be/3B68je-cGKs

Running as a Democrat is Disrespectful to Democrats?

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lucia had some ideas on how to force candidates to spend less on campaigns. Also some thoughts on those ridiculous signs and how much they cost! @endpacorruption.bsky.social @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social @buckscountybeacon.com youtu.be/Ewn_g8_Mji8

How can we combat excessive spending in our elections? Lucia has a radical idea!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are NOT represented equally in Congress. Why? Our reps VOTE AWAY their power. When rules are decided at the beginning of each term, many give power to leaders to block their efforts. Lucia Simonelli and I talk about ways to get around this in this clip from Democracy Dogs! youtu.be/KoDYJhKiCLU

Congress – Stop Voting Away Your Power to Represent Us! Force at Least One Floor Vote Per Term.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Is it possible to run for office with integrity and principles given the two-party control of primaries and massive money in elections. It's a bad system that defeats good people. Democracy Dogs! is about forming a coalition of voters and organizations to change that system. youtu.be/LHLUtxbQznM

The Two-Party Duopoly forces candidate to compromise their values and integrity!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I don't normally share things like this because I think #BenedictDonald is the biggest waste of time in history. But Pissed Magistus makes excellent points, like he normally does, so take a look. And vote Independent when you can! @independentvoter77.bsky.social www.facebook.com/share/v/19QD...

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lucia Simonelli returns to Democracy Dogs! In this clip, Lucia talks about what she's been doing since her run for congress, opposing the reckless building of data centers and communities unifying around this issue. @endpacorruption.bsky.social @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social youtu.be/3Am_XEsywts

Lucia Simonelli returns to Democracy Dogs! to talk about data centers and building coalitions.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In spite of a cynical challenge to his ballot petition signatures that took time, energy and money to battle, the PA Supreme Court ruled in Chris Gambino's favor. PA District 143: Don't settle! Reject parties and their corporate backers. Vote for Independent Chris Gambino! youtu.be/v2M8X4eh_2I

More Independents are running for office. How do they beat Democrats and Republicans?

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Independents and others are forced to get more ballot signatures, meaning we're stuck choosing between a Democrat and Republican in November with millions from their party, corporations and mega-donors. Open Primaries means more choice and better government for Pennsylvanians! youtu.be/1Np4AF0D9AQ

PA Election reform: Two parties control primary and ballot access, blocking Independents and others.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Chester County Marching Forward is a true success story! A group of citizens focusing on the goal of opposing Trump by supporting candidates at al levels to achieve a goal. Here's a clip from Democracy Dogs! of Garen MacGuerian and Lynn Strauss of CCMF on how they did it! youtu.be/EZMCdsCNNmo

Chester County Marching Forward shares how they flipped the county from red to blue because of Trump

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ask your rep and senator to answer Fair District PAs survey. Tell them to support Independent Commissions to draw legislative districts and to NOT give away their power to house and senate leadership by agreeing to rules that many of them don't even read!

Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA explains how our state and federal reps vote away their power to represent us by giving leadership and committee chairs to much control over what bills get a floor vote. Many do this without even reading what the rules are in the first place. youtu.be/OuWvMTuuFGE

The Truth About Why Politicians Can't Get Anything Done

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Over the past 50 years or so our gov't has ignored the working class folk and progressive issues. The Powell Mem of 1971 helped start that trend with a right-wing road map to protect corporations & billionaires. @endpacorruption.bsky.social @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social youtu.be/xT414cGJyZo

The Powell Memo: A 55-Year Trend That's Trading Our Democracy for Authoritarianism.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Independently drawn district maps - NOT drawn by politicians - are a requirement to having fair elections in Pennsylvania and the USA. The League of Women Voters' PA Supreme Court wins help to ensure fair districts in PA. @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social #fightgerrymandering youtu.be/6aiL0sLQrTA

Recent wins in PA Supreme Court have resulted in less gerrymandering and fairly drawn districts.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about what PA state reps and senators say when asked about non-partisan, non-gerrymandered districts in our state. Far too many are afraid to risk retaliation by supporting bills that are not approved by party or chamber leadership. youtu.be/fUGY4TKQzCQ

Too many state reps and senators won't speak up about fair districts in PA, fearing retaliation.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Regular Constituents vs. Cash Constituents. The more you donate, the more candidates listen. Publicly financed elections ensure elected officials pay attention to regular constituents. @endpacorruption.bsky.social @indivisiblebux.bsky.social @independentvoters.bsky.social youtu.be/VGDDbxJ8tHI

Private money in any system will corrupt that system, Elections and government included.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In this clip from Democracy Dogs!, Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA talks about progress towards independent commissions for state and federal congressional districts. We also talk about the powerful leaders in both PA chambers who stop vital election reforms. #electionreform youtu.be/DxUbzN5aPSA

Leaders in the PA House and Senate use their power to block district drawing legislation.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Michael Pollack of March on Harrisburg talks about how the ultra-wealthy convert their private fortunes into public power by funding candidates. Publicly financed elections is the solution! @endpacorruption.bsky.social @fairdistrictspa.bsky.social #moneyinelection youtu.be/5sKjgQm8Wgw

Money in our elections is killing us. Public financing would ensure government is working for US!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Independent Chris Gambino - running for state rep in District 143 and fighting a court ballot challenge - talks about publicly financed elections. Party operatives in our districts have such low regard for democracy that they subvert the will of 660 ballot petition signers. youtu.be/yQHDcr_NbcU

Publicly financed elections is the topic for Chris Gambino, Independent for PA District 143

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Every term our representatives vote away their power to properly represent us by agreeing to rules giving the Speaker or Majority Leader the power to prevent their bills from ever getting a vote. How about reserving the right to a floor vote on at least one bill per session? youtu.be/1Hd2B1AH0JI

Every member of Congress or legislature should be guaranteed one bill that gets a floor vote.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This clip with Michael Pollack from MOH is incredible. We have elected officials in Harrisburg who oppose gift bans because they believe they're incorruptible. Any members of the legislature opposing gift bans should be voted out of office. @endpacorruption.bsky.social youtu.be/fptNWurE02c

Politicians who oppose gift bans because they think they're incorruptible? Who ARE these people?

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know members of congress simply vote away their power and let speakers and majority leaders keep their bills from ever getting a floor vote? Every legislator, house member and senator should have at least one bill get an actual vote! #IndependentVotes #ElectionReform youtu.be/iyqvm0Vh32E

Fantastic idea! Every member of Congress or state legislature guaranteed one floor vote per session!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

March on Harrisburg's Michael Pollack joins us on Democracy Dogs! to talk about building coalitions of election reform groups and voter blocs to force change in how we elect candidates for office. Really fascinating talk with a very smart and committed man. #marchonharrisburg youtu.be/uD1e-M-o0fw

How do we defeat corruption in government? Start by building a coalition of election reform voters!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Election Reform Discussion Clip – Democracy Dogs! podcast. Rob peppers Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors with election reform question: getting rid of the electoral college, ranked choice voting, open primaries in PA & elevating independent candidates. youtu.be/54Mae8QPM3U

Rapid Fire Election Reform Discussion Clip – Democracy Dogs!/Make Voters the Donors podcast

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Scott Dorsey of Make Voters the Donors talks with Rob about the true cost to taxpayers due to massive donations and money in our elections in this clip from our discussion about building a voting coalition to support candidates and legislation for election reform. #election2026 youtu.be/dINzSBYrCi8

Clip from Democracy Dogs!/Make Voters the Donors podcast - The Real Cost of Money in our Elections

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is from a decade ago. It shows how money in our elections corrupts our government. Elected members of the dominant parties spend a third of their time on the phone, asking for donations for themselves and the party. Join us to get money out of our elections! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIY_...

Congressman Exposes Who Controls DC

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sean Duffy, Republican running for state legislature in PA 29, talks about why Trump-hating voters like me should vote for him in our district. #TrumpRepublicans #2026Elections youtu.be/BGW07DhJ4Ng

Convince me to vote for you running for office in a party with Donald Trump as its standard bearer?

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Interviewed on The Scott Dorsey Show today: wwdbam.com/episodes/a-c... Scott is with Make Voters the Donors. We plan to work together on election reforms. All part of the plan to build a coalition of voters that will demand election reforms to ensure a fair process. www.youtube.com/@DemocracyDogs

A Conversation About Democracy with Rob Strickler, Founder of “Democracy Dogs” | The Scott Dorsey Show | 07-21-26

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Postmaster General says lawfully mailed ballots will not be delivered in states that refuse to provide voter data to Trump's adminstration. The Postmaster General should be fired immediately, for interfering with postal mail service and elections. Both are crimes. thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Postmaster general confirms plan to hold back mail ballots in states that won’t share voter data

Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail-in ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal go…

Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Democratic state senator from PA District 10 (where I live) is a man of poor character whom I do not want to support. The Republican running against him is a good man, but I've sworn to not vote for any Republican at any level because that supports Trump. What to do... youtu.be/8G3rsaGEt-E?...

I Cannot Vote for a Republican Because of Donald Trump. Greg Bankos - Convince Me to Vote for You.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Lucia Simonelli requests feedback via survey regarding her congressional campaign, policy issues, the May 19th primary, and the local and national Democratic party. The results will be made public, and will also be used to guide her team's work on future efforts. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Lucia Post-Primary Survey

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New Democracy Dogs! podcast clip with Greg Bankos, Republican running for PA Senate District 10. Focus is on election reforms like Open Primaries, publicly financed elections, gerrymandering & popular vote vs. electoral college. Full episode: youtube.com/@DemocracyDogs. youtu.be/EqurtDmHXtY?...

RAPID FIRE: Greg Bankos on open primaries, money in elections, gerrymandering and electoral college.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Break the two-party duopoly! Democracy Dogs! is forming a non-partisan coalition of independent-minded voters who are ready to work together to take back our democracy. Let's finally have government that works for us! #bark #DemocracyInAction youtube.com/shorts/XWQ3Z...

Democracy Dogs! - a coalition that demands fair elections. Let's break the two-party duopoly!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Perhaps the best explanation of how the richest among us avoid taxes due to foolish, corrupt changes to our Tax laws back in the 1980s and how we’ve chime to have $40 trillion in debt. And she suggests how we can reverse that trend. Well worth watching. www.facebook.com/share/v/18ti...

Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Part 1 of Les Mavus, Dem running for state rep from PA 145. Les is a new generation leader seeking to course correct our district, state and country from the dolts who've been ruining things for fifty years. If you live in PA 145 in Bucks County, PA, Les is More! #Democrats youtu.be/RptujvmZj4o

Les Mavus, Candidate for PA 145, pets some dogs and talks raising the minimum wage!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The Bucks County Democratic Committee is having a reorganization meeting on Monday, June 8. It's time for them to choose someone who can unify voters and supporters going into the November election, not divide them the way current chair Steve Santarserio has. #BCDC #PApolitics youtu.be/ddU5HP4e9E8

The Bucks County Democratic Committee needs a chair that will unite voters and supporters!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Open vs. closed primaries. PA is one of 8 states that prevent registered Independents from primary voting. It's unfair + we'd have fewer extremists elected with open primaries. Combined with ranked choice voting, we'd get much better gov't. #openprimaries openprimaries.org youtu.be/yPe7RyE9rCg?...

CNN dives into America's PRIMARY problem

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Armando Duvali of the Buxmont Democratic Socialists shares who he wants to run for President in 2028 (it ain't me). We talk ranked choice voting (it helped Mamdani win), Gov. Shapiro, and the electoral college! 4 of 4. #democraticsocialism #pennsylvaniapolitics #election2026 youtu.be/Uoe2B3Y7xqM

Armando Duvali of the Buxmont Democratic Socialist talks democracy and stuff! Part 4 of 4

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Johnny Harris excellent, well-presented investigative reporting covers Switzerland's history of gun ownership as duty, compared to the USA, which started similarly but was warped over time into something else, leading to today's gun violence. #2ndAmendment www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnBD...

Why the Swiss Love Their Guns (more than Americans)

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Part 3 with Armando Duvoli of Buxmont Democratic Socialists. Armando calls out the dangers of wealth inequality, why there should be no billionaires and says Elon Musk is stupid. We agree to disagree on some things, but it's an intriguing discussion. #democraticsocialism youtu.be/ONva3-N0E-8

Armando gives his perspective on capitalism, communism, socialism and Elon Musk! Part 3 of 4

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Armando of BuxMont Democratic Socialists talks about capitalism, socialism, Zohran Mamdani and the rise of christian nationalism under Trump. And why Biden and the Democrats failed to stop it. #christiannationalism #democraticsocialism youtu.be/r0-iHTDhxyI

More Armando on D-Dogs! We talk about racist groups feel like they're now mainstream under Trump.

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Armando Duvoli of the Buxmont Democratic Socialists on D-Dogs! He talks Bernie, Zohran, AOC and why the Democratic Party isn't much better than the Republicans. Fascinating guy. We talked for two hours. This is part 1 of 4! #DemocraticSocialist #Bernie #Mamdani youtu.be/DjWPph3Gefo

Armando Duvoli of Buxmont Democratic Socialist on D-Dogs! Talks Bernie, Zohran and more! Part 1 of 4

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Enact these changes and we’d be well on our way to having government that works for the 90%, not the top 10%. #TaxTheRich #PubliclyFinancedElections

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Part 3 of Mayor Wayne Codner on Democracy Dogs! Wayne talks about Independents voting in Pennsylvania primaries and our national spending priorties. Hint: He think our priorities need improvement. youtu.be/AfRWcDC3_Nw

People are tired of Politicians and Politics! - Mayor Wayne Codner Part 3 - Democracy Dogs!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Lucia Simonelli is a true solution finder and problem solver. What else would you expect from a mathematician? Let's vote for her in the Democratic primary on May 19th and send her to congress in November! Leaders! Not politicians. Vote Lucia! #bluewave2026 #Democracy

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

New Hope/Lambertville Pride Day Parade 2026. Such a tremendous day marching with Democratic Congressional candidate Lucia Simonelli and Friends! Vote Lucia Simonelli for Congress on Tuesday, May 19th! Choose a leader, not a politician! youtu.be/ZJ_CEJGfDcM

Pride Day 2026 - Marching with Lucia Simonelli and Friends - New Hope, PA - Democracy Dogs!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Article (excellent insights): When I ask why people vote Lucia, answers are: positions align, don’t want status quo, want more women in Congress with real policy experience. When I ask why people vote for her opponent, answer is usually because he was endorsed by the party. bsky.app/profile/luci...

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Part 1 of an excellent talk with Wayne Codner, Mayor of Richlandtown, Bucks County and former candidate for PA state senate. Wayne talks about zero-cost initiatives he developed as mayor, his "What do you need?" engagement method and life as Democratic Mayor of a ruby-red town. youtu.be/VevEzaeoHNY

Be Willing to Commit Political Suicide Once a Month! - Mayor Wayne Codner Part 1 - Democracy Dogs!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Part 2 of Justin Darcy on Democracy Dogs! Justin's a musician, activist and poet. We talk about how the Democrats can stop screwing things up. Also, stay until the end to listen to his performance of "The Devil Always Gets His Due." An example of his Slam Poetry. #SlamPoet youtu.be/VddmccXIGY8

Voting on Values – Not Politics: Lucia Simonelli - Justin Darcy Part 2 - Democracy Dogs!

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

So much fun was had. #LuciaforCongress

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Democracy Dogs! @democracydogsusa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Less than three weeks until the May 19th primary in PA-1. Bucks County and Montgomery County Democrats – let's get ridin’ for Lucia Simonelli for Congress! #LuciaforCongress #DitchFitz @luciaforcongress.com youtube.com/shorts/ShHzC...

Ridin’ the John Deere to promote Lucia Simonelli, the best choice for Congress on the May 19th.

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