Reposted by Aaron FritschnerMatthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Picture of him with me would probably be worse for him tbh 291566119
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026[SENATOR ERIC SCHMITT]: So you’re telling me under oath that you’ve never spoken with an Attorney General nominee? [JACK SMITH]: No, I don’t think— [SCHMITT]: WELL THEN *unveils poster* please explain this picture of you with Matt Gaetz! [SMITH]: That is Media Matters senior fellow Matt Gertz 844280467
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerBlue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Fascinating, revealing, spot-on comment by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08)'s Deputy Chief of Staff, @fritschner.bsky.social, re: Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA01), who can come off (falsely) as a milquetoast moderate, but when it comes down to it is as far-right-extreme as they come. bluevirginia.us/2026/09/new-... 05015
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Important spoiler role in Kansas Senate race being played by @dgraham.bsky.social 61326
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Early voting just opened in Virginia. The 2026 midterm election has begun! 1234188
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The point of my post was the supporters of the bill were only engaging with the symbolism of the bill and not its substance. This post sounds to me like more of the same tbh. Fwiw I argued with references to the text that both substance and symbolism of the bill will ultimately be bad for Ukraine 47211
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerBlue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026What @fritschner.bsky.social (Rep. Don Beyer's deputy chief of staff) said! bluevirginia.us/2026/09/mond... 44814
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerTOM @tomwalker.bsky.social · 17/07/2023KOKO THE GORILLA: Koko birkin bag. Practical Koko possession bag RESEARCHER: No, Koko. You can’t have a Birkin bag. KOKO: Good Birkin good Koko give beautiful Koko deserve gorilla RESEARCHER: Koko, we simply can’t afford a Birkin bag. It is an unjustifiable expense. KOKO: jealousy professor 59175804714
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Speaker Johnson pulls the plug on the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act. Per Punchbowl: 34410
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026House Republicans just canceled the last two weeks of votes in the session, from the end of September and beginning of October. The last votes in the House before the midterm, if they adhere to the current schedule, will be two weeks from today. We're also out next week 79542
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026And there's Wahab. 219-214 in the House now 05611
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There's one- Rep. Everton Blair Jr. of Georgia, just sworn in 318329
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 01/09/2026As Republicans cling desperately to what we will generously call "control" of the House Floor, with rumors swirling about an early recess and threats by their rank and file to tank today's rule vote, House Dems are set to get two new members today/tomorrow after recent special elections in CA and GA 8455101
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerCongressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 19/08/2026Today @repsuhas.bsky.social and I hosted Northern Virginian Carolina Molina and her husband for a meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss her encounter with ICE agents who threatened her with a gun. 1/ 129632
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerCongressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 19/08/2026Then we announced that we, along with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and the leaders of @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social, @democrats-judiciary.house.gov, and House Homeland Security Committee Democrats are opening an investigation into this incident. 2/ 23911
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Fierce debate in my mentions right now about Operation Paperclip, I could take a minute to figure out why, but…static.klipy.comNo No I Don'TALT: No No I Don'T 1301
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerSenator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Masked agents pointing a gun at an unarmed American citizen and threatening her for exercising her rights is unacceptable. We need commonsense reforms to strengthen ICE’s accountability and transparency now. 232384140
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Trump-endorsed candidates the last 8 days: - Loss in MI to a suspended campaign - Sitting Rep. Ogles loses in TN - Mr. Pillows crushed in MN - Graham nowhere near 50% in SC This is the primary electorate, the most faithful MAGA voters. 1036778
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerCongressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 11/08/2026My office has been in contact with the woman who recorded this video of an ICE agent drawing a gun on her. She is a Northern Virginia native and a mother. 42873352098
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Video of an ICE agent pulling a gun on a wife and mother, who is a US citizen born and raised in the area, near Bailey's Crossroads in Northern Virginia yesterday. Chillingly, they claimed she “almost ran them over” until she told them she had video proving that was a lie. 1814214068939
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026De Ferranti, Beyer pivot to general election after strong wins in primaryarlnow.comDe Ferranti, Beyer pivot to general election after strong wins in primary | ARLnow.comArlington Democrats and Republicans will each gather tonight (Wednesday) to dissect last night's primary results and plot road maps to the Nov. 3 general election. The meetings follow local primaries... 0103
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Chuck Edwards, the Republican Congressman from NC-11 with a weird/creepy staffer sexual harassment ethics case open, abruptly ended his reelection campaign at 3:32 am this morning. The local GOP committee will select his replacement; the seat (where I grew up in WNC) is currently rated a tossup 810521
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerJim Whitney @jimwhitney.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Northern VA lucky to have Don Beyer representing them. Can't find a more committed and more intelligent Member of Congress. 2242
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerJames Walkinshaw @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Congratulations to my friend Don Beyer on a resounding and well-deserved victory in today’s 8th District Democratic Primary. Don fights for Virginia with his heart, soul, and significant intellect. 34912
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerCanek Aguirre @canekforcouncil.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Congratulations to Congressman Don Beyer, our Democratic nominee for #VA8! 0274
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 05/08/2026Longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat seeking his seventh term in Congress, defeated four challengers to win his party's nomination in northern Virginia's 8th District Tuesday.bit.lyFormer Rep. Elaine Luria wins Democratic nomination for battleground U.S. House seat in VirginiaVirginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative. 411327
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerBlue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Rep. Don Beyer Statement On Winning VA08 Democratic Nomination bluevirginia.us/2026/08/live... 0266
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerMatt Royer 🤘🏼 @mattroyer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Tonight every contested Democratic primary in Virginia produced a majority winner. Luria 80.6. Perriello 78.7. Beyer 67. Taylor 52.7. Powers 50.7. Virginia Dems are locked in and ready to win in November. Let’s go flip this house. 08324
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerFFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Rep. Don Beyer wins Democratic primary as Mizusawa, Beckwith earn nods in GOP racesffxnow.comRep. Don Beyer wins Democratic primary as Mizusawa, Beckwith earn nods in GOP races | FFXnowPrevious Image 1/3 Next Image Fairfax County voters turned out in a trickle for Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday (Aug. 4) to choose who will move on to the congressional midterm elections in... 0195
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Thank you guys, we aren't in the spotlight tonight but this truly means so much to us and we continue to be humbled by it. It's really awesome to get to do this, and from @beyer.house.gov on down we take it seriously and will do all we can to keep earning it. 61047
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerR. Kirk McPike @kirkmcpike.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Alexandria — there's only a few hours left to vote today! You can cast your ballot in the Democratic primary at your normal voting location until 7:00pm. Please get out and vote — and join me in voting to renominate our incredible Congressman, Don Beyer (@beyer.house.gov)! 0162
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerCanek Aguirre @canekforcouncil.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Polls are open! I just voted for Congressman Don Beyer and hope you will too. Go make your voice heard: iwillvote.com/VA 0176
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Northern Virginia it’s that time again—go vote and earn your sticker vote.virginia.gov 1446
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Today the Senate is set to take its first votes on the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act. With 84 cosponsors it's expected to move fast and pass. Unfortunately, it's a bad bill that is unlikely to achieve its stated goals. The bill has 3 major flaws, if you read closely- 🧵 520481
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerJamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 23/07/2026For a second time, the House has voted to call on President Trump to stop U.S. military attacks on Iran. 4 Republicans voted with all Democrats: Fitzpatrick PA, Davidson OH, Barrett MI, and Massie KY 414439
Reposted by Aaron FritschneriWillVote.com Pollock ➡️ turn 🔔 on @willpollock.com · 18/07/2026area Florida-woman Anna Paulina Luna (one of THE dumbest member of congress) tipped off DC Draino about donny choosing Jethro Dull as definitely not-in-the-closet running mate. so off to Polymarket he went. 🎩 @fritschner.bsky.social @hackingbutlegal.bsky.social via Temu Parler aka Xitter 2278
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Dems rushing to pass the Lindsey Graham bill are making a major and regrettable mistake. They should take a minute and read fine print in this thing before they give Trump massive new tariff powers that he will certainly abuse 421266
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 16/07/2026House Republican leadership just pulled their veterans bill from the floor. Losing control of the floor again after 3 days doesn't seem to bode well for their chances to pass reconciliation, their toothless stock trading ban, the NDAA, and a government funding bill in a single week before the recess 16017
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Roll call vote sheet for the Massie Amendment to eliminate security assistance to Israel here: clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...clerk.house.gov 0237
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The $13 billion intel price tag caught my eye. We've heard about munitions stocks, base/equipment repair etc, but this intel figure is close to the reported total annual CIA budget. It's the first time HPSCI has received reconciliation instructions per @mollyereynolds.bsky.social. What's it for? Idk 45330
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Republican budget reconciliation instructions are simple: - $12B bailout for farmers hurt by Trump's tariffs - $60B Iran war funding (DoD) - $13B Iran war funding (Intel👀) - $12B for voter suppression + Text exempting them from requirements to pay for it docs.house.gov/meetings/BU/...docs.house.gov 9289152
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 14/07/2026House Republicans held the first procedural vote of the week open for an hour trying to twist arms and horse trade so they could pass a rule to regain control of the floor. The rule vote is up now and a dozen or so Republicans are so far withholding their votes for it, so... 2508
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Well hello again, like the House of Representatives, I am also back today. In catching up I see that we've had just 11 voting days here going back to May 21, which given that the Republicans have a trifecta and June/July is normally the busiest time of the year here, is impressively bad! 510011
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Briefly breaking my paternity leave social media embargo to share my thoughts on Rep. Tom Kean because I feel strongly about the topic, in case anyone is interested- 516133
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Go earn your sticker crab people, today is the day 0600
Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Hitting the second half of my leave now, good luck everyone and I’ll see you again in mid-July! 1560
Reposted by Aaron FritschnerScott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026NEW: Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) launches probe of Trump's planned 250-foot "Arch" near Arlington Natl Cemetery Beyer asks Interior Dept for info on traffic logjams & road safety: He says constituents "deserve answers about how the actions .. would affect their lives" beyer.house.gov/uploadedfile... 601860601